(WASHINGTON, DC – March 5, 2025) – Yesterday, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led Committee Democrats in introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to investigate the Trump-Musk Administration’s unprecedented attacks on federal workers and their efforts to embed political loyalists into the federal government who are willing to turn a blind eye to corruption and grift. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk are destroying this country and unfortunately the Republican majority in Congress has been sitting by idly while they do it. Our Constitutional…

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(BALTIMORE – March 3, 2025) – Sean Stinnett was officially sworn in today as the newest member of the House of Delegates in Annapolis, with a diverse crowd of supporters gathered to celebrate a longtime community advocate stepping into public office. Stinnett has been dedicated to uplifting his community for years, mainly through his work with youth. Now, in an official capacity, he is ready to amplify his impact. “I’m trying to take it all in,” he shared in an exclusive interview with BMORENews. “Everything is moving so fast right now. I’m happy. All praises to God, especially during the…

(BALTIMORE – February 20, 2025) – Sean Stinnett has been toiling in the community for a long time. Tonight, the State Central Committee for the 41st State Legislative District voted overwhelmingly for him to become the next delegate. The vote will be presented to Gov. Wes Moore for approval. _________________________ Related Articles The Glover Report: So Much for Loyalty to Black Political Power in the 41st! District 41 News Update 41st District Senate Appointment Sparks Controversy: Two Black Women Voted Against “The People’s Choice” for 41st District Senate

(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The President of the Edmondson Village Community Association said it last week. So did Edmondson Village community advocate David Smallwood. The reason Lakesha Brown Wright-El did not vote for Malcolm Ruff was more troubling than many had hoped. Wright-El has remained silent on why she flipped her vote from Delegate Malcolm Ruff (D-Baltimore City) to then-Delegate Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore City) for the state Senate seat. However, sources suggest her decision was part of a calculated political maneuver to secure support for her own bid to become a delegate in the 41st District. Now, Wright-El…

(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee (BCDSCC) received resumes to fill the Maryland House of Delegates vacancy in the 41st Legislative District following the appointment of Del. Dalya Attar to the Maryland Senate. There were (12) twelve qualifying candidates will participate in the interview process, which will be streamed live from our Facebook page on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6 pm! After the interviews, the (8) eight voting members of the 41st Legislative District will vote publicly. The individual receiving the most votes will be submitted to the Governor, who will have…

Coalition Boosts Middleton’s Support and Momentum (BLADENSBURG, MD – February 14, 2025) — Ryan Middleton, candidate for Prince George’s County Council, District 5, received the endorsements of both the Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition and the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® (PGCAR), further solidifying his campaign’s momentum and broad support across the community. The Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition, representing the interests of law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders, is backing Middleton for his commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting first responders, and fostering strong community relationships.  The coalition is comprised of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF1619), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP Lodge 89),…

Alsobrooks, Van Hollen Demand Answers from Administration About Attempts to Restrict Scientific Research (WASHINGTON, DC – February 13, 2025) – Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (both D-Md.), joined Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and colleagues in sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration injecting partisanship into scientific studies, obstructing critical research, potentially derailing the careers of promising American researchers, and attempting to undermine the U.S. scientific research ecosystem. The Senators wrote to NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan “to express concern about funding delays and widespread confusion at universities and research organizations across the country,…

Watch: Ranking Member Markey Opposes Senator Loeffler’s Nomination to Lead the SBA (WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2025) – Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate, objecting to the confirmation of Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Below is an excerpt from his remarks. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk have sent a clear message – they are here to illegally cut off funding for critical government agencies and services. They’re here to make government work for billionaires but at the expense…

(BALTIMORE – February 10, 2025) – The 41st District State Central Committee convened virtually on January 21st to select a replacement for former state Senator Jill P. Carter. Carter had previously succeeded Lisa Gladden, who had unseated Barbara Hoffman. Gladden, a Black woman, reclaimed the seat in a majority-Black district, restoring a sense of pride within the African American community both within the district and citywide. Carter’s appointment by Gov. Wes Moore to the state Board of Contract Appeals created a vacancy, prompting the committee to choose her successor. The final vote saw four committee members—Lakesha Brown Wright-El, Alex Friedman,…