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Why Discipline Is Driving Multifamily Performance
Tyler Chesser and Bryan Flaherty The multifamily sector is at a clear inflection point. After more than three years of elevated interest rates, muted transaction activity and shifting valuations, the market is beginning to stabilize—but not in a way that resembles prior cycles. While recent rate cuts have reset expectations across the capital stack, uncertainty remains around how quickly improved financing conditions will translate into deal flow and pricing clarity.
Governor Hogan Visits St. Mary’s Fort Archaeological Site; Dig Site Leader Discusses What's Ahead
ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan[R] visited Historic St. Mary’s City(HSMC) on April 28 and was excited to get a firsthand look at the St. Mary’s Fort archeological site that is currently being excavated. This comes a month after HSMC announced the discovery of the fort, which is the first European colony in the state and marks a milestone for archeology in the region.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: April 4th - 10th
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - With the 2021 General Assembly session rapidly coming to a close, politicians are looking to push out key legislation. Governor Larry Hogan[R] also announced this week executive actions to address hate crime against Asian Americans, all while candidates begin to line up for the 2022 gubernatorial election.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: March 28 - April 3
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Maryland General Assembly passed their final version of the 2022 budget this week and moved one step closer to sending police reform to the governor’s desk. Governor Larry Hogan[R] also announced flood awareness month throughout the state. Stories of the Week The Maryland General Assembly passed the Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year. The budget passed 128-8 in the House, while it passed unanimously in the Senate. The budget is balanced as required by Maryland law.
Funding For Southern Maryland Light Rail Project Passes In General Assembly
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland General Assembly recently passed House Bill 414 and Senate Bill 81, which grant funding for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project. The proposed rail line would connect the Branch Avenue Metro station to Waldorf and White Plains in Charles County. The House version was filed by Delegate Debra Davis [D-Charles] and cross-filed by Senator Arthur Ellis[D-Charles]. The bill's third reading passed the House by a vote of 97-37 on March 22.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: March 21- 27
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Governor Larry Hogan[R] signed a historic HBCU funding bill in action this week, the state surpassed a vaccination milestone, and concerns over vaccine inequity remain. The General Assembly approaches the final weeks of this year’s session and is now closing in on a final budget for the next fiscal year.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: March 14th - 20th
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This week Governor Larry Hogan[R] announced expanded vaccine eligibility, laying out the state's vaccination plan going into the spring. The General Assembly had a busy week while both chambers continue to push forward more legislation and the FY2022 budget. Stories of the Week Hogan announced the expansion of vaccine eligibility this week, coming off the heels of lifting numerous statewide public health measures, and Maryland reaching 2 million total vaccinations.
Maryland Legislators Examine School Resource Officer Reforms, While Communities Reflect
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -– Police reform has been a top priority of Maryland Democrats during the 2021 Legislative Session. One area of reform that is being examined by legislators is potentially instituting new regulations on school resource officers (SRO’s) throughout the state. One example comes in Senate Bill 245, sponsored by State Senator Arthur Ellis [D-Charles County].
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: March 7-13
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan[R] announced he was lifting several COVID-19 restrictions statewide, the Maryland House of Delegates moved forward with a plan to legalize sports betting, and Senators Chris Van Hollen[D] and Ben Cardin[D] outline what the American Rescue Plan means for Maryland. Stories of the Week Governor Hogan announced in a press conference on Tuesday that Maryland will begin to relax certain COVID-19 restrictions.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: February 28 - March 6
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With the 2021 General Assembly moving into the second half, the Democratic majority has been increasing their push for police reform measures. Meanwhile, Governor Larry Hogan[R] held a press conference on vaccine equity, and schools beginning their move toward reopening. Stories of The Week Police reform has been one of the main issues pushed by state Democrats during this session, and their package of police reforms bill are drawing closer to being passed in both chambers.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: February 21st-27th
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The second month of the 2021 General Assembly session approaches a close, more and more bills are moving through both chambers. Additionally, several positive COVID tests at the statehouse led to a short-lived panic in Annapolis, and Governor Larry Hogan[R] testified before the U.S. Senate.
Governor Hogan Testifies Before The U.S. Senate On Improving National Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan[R] testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Feb. 24.
Interview With Rachel Jones, Southern Maryland’s Newest Delegate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Last week, Rachel Jones[D] was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 27B. Delegate Jones came into office following the resignation and subsequent passing of Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller, who was succeeded by District 27B’s former delegate, Michael Jackson[D]. Jones applied for the vacant position, was nominated by the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, and was finally was selected by Governor Larry Hogan[R].
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: February 14-20
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -– The Relief Act of 2021 was officially passed, scoring a major bipartisan victory in Maryland politics. Meanwhile, the Maryland GOP announced their own COVID relief measures in a series of legislation. Now, with the 2021 General Assembly session approaching the two-month mark, more and more bills are moving through the House and Senate. Stories of the Week Governor Hogan signed the Relief Act of 2021 into action on Monday.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: February 7-13
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -– This week things have begun to heat up in the General Assembly with numerous overrides of Governor Larry Hogan’s 2020 vetoes. The governor also met with President Joe Biden to discuss COVID relief, all while the General Assembly voted his 2021 RELIEF Act through the legislature, which is now waiting on the governor’s desk. Stories of the Week The General Assembly overrode several of Governor Hogan’s vetoes from last year’s session on Monday and Thursday.
Maryland Democrats Provide Rebuttal to Hogan’s State of the State Address
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- In the Democrat’s rebuttal to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s State of the State address, House Majority Leader Eric Luedtke gave the response. Luedtke expressed the Maryland Democrats are committed to tackling the “three-fold” crisis facing Maryland: the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic injustice, and the economic recession.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: January 31-February 6
This week in Annapolis -- Governor Larry Hogan[R] gave his State of the State address, outlining his plans for Maryland this year. Meanwhile, the General Assembly began gearing up to review the governor’s vetoes next week. Among the bills introduced ranged ones that would begin to legalize cannabis in the state, and creating work benefits for those afflicted with COVID-19. Stories of the Week Governor Hogan gave his 7th State of the State address Wednesday.
St. Mary’s College Students And Alumni Rally Amid Talk Of Potential Programs Cuts
ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — On November 16th of last year, an Instagram account named @savesmcm posted an alert for the St. Mary’s College community reading “attention [St. Mary's College of Maryland](SMCM) grads, arts programs are in grave danger.” This post was referring to potential cuts that the SMCM administration has been reportedly considering. The account indicated several programs on the chopping block for the college.
RECAP: Governor Hogan’s Delivers 2021 State of State
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Last night, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan[R] gave his State of the State address, praising the spirit of Marylanders during the pandemic and advocating for his policy goals this upcoming year. The beginning of the governor’s address was focused on the challenges that faced the state in the past year, most notably being the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that came with it.
Candidates Line Up To Fill The Vacancy In District 27B
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — After the death of longtime Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, his Senate vacancy led to former Delegate Michael Jackson [27-B] to fill the seat. This left another vacancy open in Prince George's and Calvert county, for Jackson's previous seat. The Democratic Central Committees of both counties put out an application for candidates on Jan. 16, with the deadline to file by the 30th.
HBCU Funding Bill Reintroduced in Maryland General Assembly By Speaker Jones
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — House Bill 1, which aims to grant state funding to historically black colleges and universities(HBCUs) in Maryland was reintroduced to the Maryland General Assembly last week. Sponsored by Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones, who recently unveiled a new “black agenda” for the state, the bill aims to provide aid to black communities through various state initiatives. One part of her plan was to invest state funds into the higher education programs to assist black students.
Maryland Politics Weekly Rundown: January 24-30
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This week in Maryland politics... Governor Larry Hogan[R] announced more COVID relief measures and an expansion of vaccination sites. The General Assembly continued to introduce a steady stream of new legislation as we reach the one-month mark of the 2021 session. Stories of the week Governor Hogan announced the expansion of mass vaccination sites in the state.
Medstar Health Hosts Livestream Highlighting their Center for Gender Affirmation
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — In a Facebook Livestream on Jan. 25, MedStar Health of Baltimore discussed their Center for Gender Affirmation, which was later promoted by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on the social media platform. The center specializes in surgery and treatments for “people experiencing gender dysphoria.” The center provides a wide range of gender reassignment surgeries and was established to be an all in one location for those seeking these procedures.
Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: January 17-23
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This week in Annapolis, the General Assembly entered its second full week of the 2021 Legislative Session, and a steady stream of bills were introduced in both the House and Senate. Governor Larry Hogan[R] put forward a plan for reopening Maryland schools and revealed the 2022 budget. House Speaker Adrienne Jones unveiled a “black agenda” for Maryland that intends to combat systematic racism in the state. Stories of the Week Speaker Jones unveiled a new “black agenda“ for Maryland.
Calvert Marine Museum Receives COVID Relief Funds For Music Venues
SOLOMONS, Md. -- The Calvert Marine Museum has been a hub for both the history and culture of Southern Maryland since 1970. They have been hosting annual summer concerts there since 1985. These concerts have drawn massive crowds of SOMD residents who come out to enjoy live music by the scenic PNC Waterside Pavilion on the museum grounds.
Joe Biden Inaugurated as U.S. President; Kamala Harris Makes History
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a tense month, Joseph Robinette Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 19. “We've learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed,” were some of the first words said by President Biden in his inaugural address. The events of this not this past month but year loomed heavy over this inauguration. On Jan.
SMCM Virtually Hosts 17th Annual Southern Maryland MLK Prayer Celebration
ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — For the past 17 years, St. Mary’s College of Maryland(SMCM) has held the Southern Maryland Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast, and this year was no different-- despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
GUEST COMMENT: What kind of city will Louisville be?
It seems we've reached a fork in the road in this city that affords us an enormous choice - either to stake a claim on future prosperity and increased economic opportunity or to withdraw and be plagued by a slow and painful decline. This is the moment we will look back on and recognize as the one when our city either became great or disappeared as a historical footnote. The latter, we argue, is an extremely dangerous result. Are we a city of the future or a city of the past?
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