Laura Smitherman has been ensconced in the State House basement, writing about the governor, General Assembly and vagaries of Maryland politics for several years. An erstwhile business reporter, her interest in politics dates to her days in Washington when she covered Congress and national campaigns for another media outlet. She now follows a range of policy debates from slot-machine gambling to universal health care and energy regulation, while keeping an eye on the next election.
Paul West covers Washington for
The Baltimore Sun, continuing a tradition that began the month the paper was born, in 1837. He hasn't been in the DC bureau that long--only since Ronald Reagan was president. He's covered Congress, the White House and presidential campaigns as the paper's national political correspondent and Washington bureau chief. He's on the lookout for news of significance to Sun readers at the other end of the B/W Parkway. That includes the activities of the state's congressional delegation and anything else that might shed some light on the inner workings of the nation's capital.
Julie Bykowicz's first days as a political reporter, in January 2009, coincided with Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's indictment and the start of the Maryland General Assembly's 426th legislative session. She focuses on coverage of state agencies, such as social services, juvenile justice and prisons. During the session, she wrote about the death penalty, slots parlors and speed cameras, among other hot topics. Julie began political reporting after more than seven years on
The Baltimore Sun's crime desk. She lives in Baltimore and works primarily in Annapolis.
Comments
Hey I remember OMalley saying that Maryland can do better and must do better during his campaign speech well how's it going Maryland???
Posted by: Confused | December 20, 2008 4:34 PM
Well at least someone has the needs of the people in mind, even if it is just a ploy to promote himself and his Party while making others look bad and putting them on the spot!
As I have proposed to Mayor Dixon and City Council members; the raises given to them should be given to a We R Baltimore created fund that seeks to provide financial assistance to issues such as Homelessness, Crime/Homicide Victims and Family members, Education and Substance Abuse Recovery services.
However as most politicians, it goes in one ear and out the other. And unless my proposal provides some financial incentives either now or in the long run, then it means nothing to them!
Mr. Giordano
Posted by: Mr.Giordano | December 20, 2008 5:24 PM