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Baltimore mayor discusses Sunday Preakness, rising conduit system costs
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- Baltimore mayor discusses Sunday Preakness, rising conduit system costs
- Runtime
- 20:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Scott says Baltimore is still planning events around the Preakness after the race moves to Sunday in 2027 for the first time since 1873, with the city looking to work with state partners to bring more activity to Pimlico and Park Heights.
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- New poll gives Gov. Wes Moore strong lead in Maryland gubernatorial race
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The first poll is out ahead of November’s gubernatorial race in Maryland.
The Maryland Now poll shows Gov. Wes Moore with a commanding 27-point lead over former Republican Del. Dan Cox, 58-31%.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: OIG report: mushrooms in carpet, mold at city-run shelters
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- 13:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In Baltimore, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services admits it is having difficulty getting contractors to do work on the three hotels the city bought in the middle of the decade to use as shelters.
The city’s watchdog is out with findings and a call for follow-up inspections.
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- Baltimore hotels turned homeless shelters face mold, maintenance, bug problems, OIG report finds
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The initial report from Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming grows out of complaints from a year ago, related to three former hotels bought by the city to be used as long-term homeless shelters.
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- Federal judge clears way for ICE facility construction in Elkridge
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A federal judge cleared the way for work to resume on a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge.
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- T.J. Smith: Baltimore City rowhome has sat vacant for more than 43 years
- Runtime
- 11:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A rowhome in a Baltimore neighborhood has been vacant for over 43 years, making it the city’s longest-standing abandoned property, according to a report by the Baltimore Banner. Sahana Jayaraman, one of the reporters who covered the story, spoke with WBAL's T.J. Smith.
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- Del. Nick Allen discusses poll showing Gov. Moore with early lead over Dan Cox
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- 14:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Del. Nick Allen joins the conversation to discuss a new Maryland poll showing Gov. Wes Moore with a comfortable early lead over former Del. Dan Cox in a rematch of the 2022 governor’s race.
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- T.J. Smith: Dayvon Love discusses juvenile crime and concerns
- Runtime
- 16:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dayvon Love of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle joins TJ Smith to discuss juvenile crime, the challenges facing Baltimore communities and his concerns about how the issue is being addressed.
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- WBAL NewsRadio Live Stream
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- 7:12:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Middle River barricade leads to arrest in teen homicide probe
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore County Police said a barricade situation in Middle River Tuesday afternoon was connected to a search warrant executed as part of the investigation into the fatal shooting of a teenager in Essex.
On Monday, officers responded to Bladen Road for reports of an assault in progress. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim, 17-year-old Roman Wright, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
- Runtime
- 11:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries across six states, including what the results could mean for candidates, voters and the broader political landscape.
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- WBAL NewsRadio Live Stream
- Runtime
- 11:54:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Howard County provides emergency funds to crisis center after federal cuts
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Howard County is taking action to help a local mental health crisis center deal with federal funding cuts.
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- Angelette Aviles: Maryland counties weigh moratoriums and bans on data centers
- Runtime
- 31:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Thirteen Maryland counties have enacted temporary moratoriums on data center development, with Harford County taking the unprecedented step of completely banning them. WBAL's Angelette Aviles discusses.
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- T.J. Smith: New Orleans using AI to answer 911 calls, sparking debate
- Runtime
- 11:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- New Orleans has become the first major U.S. city to allow artificial intelligence to directly answer 911 calls, aiming to reduce the workload of human dispatchers, sparking debate. WBAL's T.J. Smith discusses.
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- BGE seeks $156 million rate increase as Baltimore leaders push back
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore Gas and Electric is asking Maryland regulators to approve a $156 million electric rate increase, but Baltimore leaders and consumer advocates say customers have already paid enough. The Public Service Commission opened the case Tuesday, setting a schedule for testimony, evidence and public input. WBAL's Chris Cichon reports.
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- K-Pop group BTS to perform second sold-out show in Baltimore
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than 100,000 fans known as “ARMY” are expected to pack Baltimore for two sold-out BTS concerts at M&T Bank Stadium, with the first show held Monday and the second set for tonight.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is urging anyone traveling downtown to allow extra time and use public transportation if possible.
Baltimore is one of 12 North American stops on BTS’ worldwide tour.
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- Grassroots faces dozens of layoffs after loss of federal 988 contract
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dozens of layoffs are coming to a Howard County crisis intervention organization after the loss of a federal 988 contract.
The Howard County organization said the layoffs take effect Sept. 29, following the discontinuation of a federal contract for 988 text and chat services.
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- WBAL NewsRadio Live Stream
- Runtime
- 11:54:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Angelette Aviles: Ocean City church fined for sheltering homeless indoors amid zoning dispute
- Runtime
- 27:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A church in Ocean City, Maryland, is at the center of a legal and community debate after being fined for providing indoor shelter to homeless individuals, which city officials claim violates zoning and safety codes. WBAL's Angelette Aviles discusses.
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- Baltimore police officer indicted over falsified traffic stop reports
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Baltimore Police Department officer was indicted for falsified reports of traffic stops. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates on Monday said investigators discovered Dequwan Houchins filed the false reports over a four-month period in 2025.
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- T.J. Smith: Should motorcycle helmet mandates be treated like seatbelt laws?
- Runtime
- 14:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- GOP lawmakers are pushing to repeal Washington, D.C.'s universal motorcycle helmet law, sparking renewed debate over safety, personal responsibility, and the broader societal impact. WBAL's T.J. Smith discusses.
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- One person dead in Essex shootings on Banyan Wood Court
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A person was killed in a shooting in Essex that involves multiple scenes, SKY 11 reported.
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- Your Voice—Amplified: WBAL NewsRadio Takes on Juvenile Crime | Tuesday, August 11
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Your voice matters.
On Tuesday, August 11, WBAL NewsRadio turns the airwaves over to you during “Your Voice—Amplified,” a day of listener calls, texts and conversation focused on juvenile crime in Baltimore and beyond.
Share your thoughts on where things stand, concerns about so-called “teen takeovers,” and the issues affecting your community.
Tune in for a full hour of listener participation with:
C4 and Bryan Nehman at 8 a.m.
T.J. Smith at noon
Angelette Aviles at 4 p.m.
Listen live on WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5, and make your voice heard.
#YourVoiceAmplified #WBAL #Baltimore
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- Two men charged with attempted murder in Milford Mill carjacking case, says Baltimore County Police
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore County police have charged two men in connection with an armed carjacking in Milford Mill.
Garrin Davis, 20, and Cordell Jefferson, 19, are charged in connection with an armed carjacking and shooting in the Milford Mill community on July 20, according to Baltimore County Police.
According to charging documents obtained by 11 News, on July 20, a witness had arranged a meeting between the victim and one of the suspects at the Liberty Place Apartment Complex.
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- Bryan Nehman and Glenn Clark React: K-Pop group BTS to perform tonight in Baltimore
- Runtime
- 5:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than 100,000 fans known as 'ARMY' are expected to pour into Baltimore today and tomorrow for the sold-out BTS concerts at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is urging anyone traveling downtown to allow extra time and use public transportation if possible.
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- K-Pop group BTS to perform tonight in Baltimore
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than 100,000 fans known as 'ARMY' are expected to pour into Baltimore today and tomorrow for the sold-out BTS concerts at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is urging anyone traveling downtown to allow extra time and use public transportation if possible.
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- Bryan Nehman and Glenn Clark React: Trump low key on Iran
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- 12:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Bryan Nehman and Glenn Clark react to President Donald Trump’s latest approach to Iran and discuss what his relatively low-key stance could mean as tensions continue to unfold.
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- T.J. Smith: Could Maryland school teachers soon gain the right to strike?
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- 15:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Baltimore Teachers Union is advocating for the repeal of Maryland’s no-strike law for certain public sector workers, including public school employees, librarians, and higher education staff, to strengthen collective bargaining power. Baltimore Teachers Union President Diamonté Brown spoke with WBAL's T.J. Smith.
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- Shell casings found at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse parking lot in Pikesville
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore County police are investigating a report of shots fired Friday night in the parking lot of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Pikesville.
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- Bruce Elliott: Maryland Sen Steve Hershey breaks down the legal fight over redistricting
- Runtime
- 13:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Republican lawmakers in Maryland filed a lawsuit to stop a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting from appearing on the November ballot, arguing that the measure is misleading and violates state law. Maryland Sen Steve Hershey spoke with WBAL's Bruce Elliott about the lawsuit.
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- Sportsline with Nick Testoni: Was Adley Rutschman trade a good move?
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman was traded to the Boston Red Sox earlier this week. The former No. 1 overall pick was once the face of the Baltimore Orioles’ rebuild. However, injuries and declining performance raised questions. WBAL's Nick Testoni discusses.
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- Community Focus: Dr. Anthony Brown from the Dream 4 It Foundation joins T.J. Smith
- Runtime
- 5:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Anthony Brown, founder of the Dream 4 It Foundation, joins T.J. Smith for a Community Focus conversation for an upcoming event.
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- Maryland Jockey Club defends Preakness amid questions about racing's future
- Runtime
- 9:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Maryland Jockey Club spokesperson Dan Illman joins T.J. Smith to discuss the future of the Preakness Stakes following concerns about changes to horse racing's championship landscape.
Illman addresses reports that Maryland officials and the Maryland Jockey Club were caught off guard by recent developments, explains why moving the Preakness three weeks after the Kentucky Derby could strengthen the Triple Crown, and discusses efforts to preserve the race's prestige while supporting the redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course.
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- C4 and Bruce Elliott React: "Fight Back MD," Amendment Ballot Question Campaign
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join C4 and Bruce Elliott as they react to the "Fight Back MD" campaign surrounding the proposed Maryland constitutional amendment
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- Sheriff: Bel Air deacon and teacher charged with sexual solicitation of a minor, judge denies bail
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A teacher and church deacon was arrested on two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Kenneth Goedeke, 45, of Bel Air, was taken into custody Wednesday after communicating and arranging to meet with an undercover detective whom he believed to be a 15-year-old boy allegedly to engage in sexual activity with the child, the sheriff’s office said.
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- Daily Briefing: Better path for Baltimore’s dirt bike riders
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore's dirt bike debate raises questions about road rules and rider alternatives. WBAL's Angelette Aviles discusses during Thursday's Daily Briefing.
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- Baltimore City security officers walk off job, alleging wage theft, unsafe heat conditions
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore City security officers walked off the job for a second time Thursday, accusing city contractor Metropolitan Protective Services of retaliation, wage theft and heat-safety violations. WBAL's Chris Cichon reports from Downtown Baltimore.
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- Fisherman bitten by beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced new closures at Cunningham Falls State Park around Hunting Creek Lake after a second teenager was bitten by a beaver Wednesday morning.
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- Mark Conway says BGE can absorb higher conduit fees without raising rates
- Runtime
- 12:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway joins The C4 and Bryan Nehman Show after the Baltimore Board of Estimates voted to nearly double the fee BGE pays to use the city's underground conduit system.
The decision raises the conduit fee from $2.20 to $4.05 per linear foot beginning in 2027. BGE has warned the increase could eventually lead to higher customer bills, though any rate increase would require approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission.
Conway argues the previous conduit agreement was a "sweetheart deal" for BGE, says the utility can absorb the higher costs without raising rates, and discusses BGE's profits, the future of Baltimore's aging underground infrastructure, public power, and whether more competition could lower energy costs for Maryland customers.
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- Sen Bryan Simonaire talks next steps for Republicans following redistricting special session
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- 13:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- State Sen. Bryan Simonaire appeared on the "C4 and Bryan Nehman Show" Thursday and said lawmakers intentionally removed safeguards in the proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting that could have made the ballot language clearer.
"They're basically saying, 'This is the language we want. We know it's going to be misleading. We don't want any review, and we don't want you to tell the people what the outcome of this language is.' So, they've scripted this to fool the people," Simonaire said.
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- WBAL NewsRadio Live Stream
- Runtime
- 6:19:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Gov. Moore, Maryland Jockey Club announce new date for Preakness
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Amid concerns about the event’s future after Pimlico Race Course was excluded from new race series, the Maryland Jockey Club, Gov. Wes Moore and NBC Sports announced the Preakness Stakes will move back one week and a day starting in 2027.
The 152nd Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on Sunday, May 23, 2027, rather than its traditional date on the third Saturday in May. As part of the updated Preakness schedule, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will move from its usual Friday spot to Saturday, May 22, 2027.
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- C4 and Bruce Elliott React: Preakness Changes
- Runtime
- 11:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Amid concerns about the event’s future after Pimlico Race Course was excluded from new race series, the Maryland Jockey Club, Gov. Wes Moore and NBC Sports announced the Preakness Stakes will move back one week and a day starting in 2027.
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- WBAL NewsRadio Live Stream
- Runtime
- 11:54:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Preakness 2027 Moves to May 23: What the Schedule Change Means for Baltimore
- Runtime
- 11:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Angelette Aviles speaks with horse racing expert Scott Wykoff about the Maryland Jockey Club’s major changes to 2027 Preakness Week.
The Preakness Stakes will move to Sunday, May 23, 2027, giving Kentucky Derby horses additional time to recover before heading to Baltimore. The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will also move to Saturday, May 22.
Aviles and Wykoff discuss whether the new schedule will encourage the Kentucky Derby winner to compete in the Preakness, how the change could affect the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown, and why the Maryland Jockey Club’s extended partnership with NBC Sports could be key to the race’s future.
They also examine the impact of Memorial Day weekend, Artscape, auto racing and other major Baltimore-area events.
#Preakness #HorseRacing #Baltimore #TripleCrown #KentuckyDerby #Maryland
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- Greater Baltimore Committee CEO Talks Preakness, Regional Growth
- Runtime
- 13:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Greater Baltimore Committee President and CEO Mark Anthony Thomas joins T.J. Smith to discuss the future of the Baltimore region, the economic impact of the Preakness Stakes, and what to expect from the Greater Baltimore Committee's Annual Meeting.
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- BGE General Counsel David Ralph Addresses Baltimore Conduit Deal, Customer Cost Concerns
- Runtime
- 14:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BGE General Counsel David Ralph joins C4 & Bryan Nehman to discuss the controversial Baltimore City conduit agreement and concerns over potential costs for utility customers.
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- Rep. Andy Harris speaks out after redistricting special session
- Runtime
- 11:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Rep. Andy Harris is speaking out after both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday approved a bill that would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to address congressional redistricting.
Harris joined the "C4 and Bryan Nehman" show Wednesday and called the redistricting constitutional amendment "an embarrassment for Maryland."
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: Maryland House and Senate passed the redistricting amendment bill
- Runtime
- 12:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down what the House and Senate votes mean, why the measure is generating debate, and how it could affect the future of congressional and legislative district maps in Maryland.
