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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released his proposed budget for the next fiscal year on January 15, 2025. Photo by Rachel Baye/WYPR.

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Will Gov. Moore's 2026 budget hurt or heal Maryland's economy?

Tom Hall

Governor Wes Moore joins Midday to make the case for his 2026 state budget which includes taxes increases for high-income earners and a focus on economic growth.

The Baltimore City Council chamber in Baltimore City Hall. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

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The Baltimore City Council has new members. How will Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones approach the job?

Tom Hall

New Baltimore City Council members Zac Blanchard, representing the 11th District, and Jermaine Jones, from the 12th District, join Midday to discuss their goals as freshman politicos.

Richard Worley, deputy commissioner at Baltimore Police Department, with Mayor Brandon Scott at a press conference. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)

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How do Baltimore's police plan on keeping crime down in 2025?

Tom Hall

Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley joins Midday to discuss the historic reduction in homicides and how he will continue this progress in 2025.

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Midday with the Mayor: A look ahead to 2025. What's in store for Baltimore?

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the latest in Baltimore City, including the mayor's efforts to expand affordable housing. Plus, Baltimore officials hoped to reach a new milestone in their fight against gun violence. What's next?

Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott take questions from reporters outside Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle School in Brooklyn. A community survey found widespread dissatisfaction in how the city is policed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

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Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley on violence reduction and juvenile justice

Tom Hall

Richard Worley, a longtime member of the Baltimore City Police Department, took an interim role as acting commissioner in the summer of 2023 before officially being named commissioner in October.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said he is developing a plan to deal with prostitution offenses

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City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on parents, youth & curbing crime

Tom Hall

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins Midday to discuss parental accountability, youth crime and juvenile justice.

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Comptroller Brooke Lierman on the state of Maryland's economy

Tom Hall

Comptroller Brooke Lierman visits Midday to share the findings of the latest "State of the Economy" report.

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, is flanked by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat of New York during a recent press conference in Washington D.C. Van Hollen is expected to introduce legislation that would enable healthcare enrollment on tax forms replicated nationwide.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Israel, Ukraine and the federal budget

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Senator Chris Van Hollen on the latest foreign policy issues in Congress.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is starting his second four year term in office on Dec. 5.

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Balto County Exec. Olszewski shares his 2024 priorities

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski about his 2024 priorities and upcoming budget townhalls.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a press conference at City Hall on June 23. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

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Mayor Scott on the homicide decrease & housing initiatives

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the latest concerns in Baltimore City including the decrease in homicides and the new emergency alert system.