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Call of Duty YouTuber Launches Petition to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking Following Successful Destiny Protests
Call of Duty YouTuber Tdawgsmitty has started a petition to remove skill-based matchmaking in the FPS franchise following successful Destiny protests.
Asm. Lowenthal explains his bill reducing addictiveness of social media to teens
(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, fill-in host Eytan Wallace speaks with two political strategists to discuss the California gubernatorial race and recent comments by Gov. Gavin Newsom about his potential run for the presidency of the United States. Then Asm. Josh Lowenthal joins the show to discuss his bipartisan youth […]
Health Official urge testing after confirmed tuberculosis case at Hartsville High School
Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate race
(CNN) — Vice President JD Vance hit the trail in Iowa Friday — a state his boss won by double digits that’s now home to competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests
Are iPhone 17 Pro Cases Compatible With iPhone 18 Pro? Here's What Apple Says
Can you use iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max cases with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and vice versa? Apple's official answer is no, according to Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Apple said the camera plateau on the iPhone 18 Pro models is ever so slightly thicker this year. Gruber said the difference is one-tenth of a millimeter: 11.5mm vs. 11.4mm. It is a minor difference, but Apple would obviously prefer to sell you a new case.
Eisman: Tesla’s Multiple Is Crazy Unless You “Believe that Tesla’s Robotaxi Business will Conquer the World.” “Count Me As a Skeptic”
Steve Eisman, the Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager made famous by The Big Short, laid out the math on his weekly wrap podcast: “The consensus estimate for Tesla for 2026 is $1.66, so the 2026 PE is 220 times. Auto stocks by contrast, have very low multiples. GM’s 2026 P E is 6.5 times. The […]
Alaska governor’s race shifts to toss-up: Cook Political Report
Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted Alaska’s gubernatorial race to a toss-up on Thursday after previously leaning Republican. Jessica Taylor, the handicapper’…
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from U.S. Costco stores
DoorDash said it will deliver groceries, household items and electronics from all of Costco’s U.S. stores
Alaska gubernatorial forum puts healthcare at center stage
Medicaid enrollment, rural issues and mental health were among the topics discussed at an Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association event.
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores
Costco said Thursday it’s partnering with DoorDash to offer delivery from its U.S. warehouse stores. DoorDash already offers Costco delivery in a few markets, including Australia, Sweden and Puerto Rico.
Packers sign 320-pound defensive tackle to the practice squad
The Packers are taking a look at bolstering depth along the defensive line. According to Bill Huber of Packers on SI, the Packers have signed former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Johnson to the practice squad. Packers Sign DL Eric Johnson Johnson, 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds, has appeared in 51 career games while producing 41 [...]
Tuberculosis case confirmed at high school in Cumberland Co., more than 260 others possibly exposed
Officials said a case of tuberculosis was confirmed in someone at Seventy-First High School. They have identified 260 people so far who may have had close contact with the person who was infected.
Debate about data centers emerges in Donalds-Jolly gubernatorial race
Grassroots opposition to AI infrastructure because of its huge demand on local water supplies and the electrical grid had been growing more pointed since early this year, turning into an issue David Jolly and the Florida Democratic Party are using to attack Republican Byron Donalds in the Florida gubernatorial race.
Hinojosa: Help me put an end to Gov. Abbot’s 30-year political career
Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa holds a campaign rally at Santa Fe Events Center in her hometown of Brownsville.
California Gov. Newsom a focus of Nevada's gubernatorial race
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is running for reelection against Atty. Gen. Aaron Ford. Part of Lombardo's strategy comes from a well-thumbed playbook, tying the Democrat to Newsom and California.
The End of the Gubernatorial Naysayer?
Only four states have elected governors from the opposing party of the sitting president over the last two or more cycles.
One-on-one: Dr. Amy Acton discusses challenges in flipping Ohio blue
In one of the most watched gubernatorial races in the country, Dr. Amy Acton believes she can be the Democrat to turn Ohio blue.
BCA launches 'Coach Means Business' effort in support of Tuberville
The Business Council of Alabama on Monday launched a new website and billboard campaign in support of Tommy Tuberville's bid for governor.
Can Byron Donalds claw back rural votes he lost in the primary?
GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lost 17 rural counties. Did race play a factor? \
Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate reflects on political journey
Ty Masterson, Kansas' senate president and Republican gubernatorial candidate, discusses with Kansas Reflector senior reporter Tim Carpenter his journey into politics. From the housing industry to local government to the highest ranking position in the state senate, Masterson says his experience equips him to be Kansas' next governor.
Worrell’s Case Highlights the Reach of the Governor’s Power
From elected officials to justices, the governor’s appointments raise questions about the reach and impact of gubernatorial power in Florida.
Arbeloa on Sessegnon injury, being 'self-demanding' and Affengruber
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round fixture against West Ham United at London Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST). Ryan Sessegnon is dealing with a "small groin problem", which explains his exclusion from the matchday squad last time out. The club are waiting on his scan results, but he won't be available for the cup tie, confirmed Arbeloa, and he will be assessed again before Sunday's game against Manchester United.
Florida governor’s race: Donalds wrong that Jolly wants tax hikes, ignores Florida has no income tax
Jolly, the Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee, isn’t advocating for tax increases on Social Security or wages. He says it’s fair to tax wages, but he’s open to tax breaks for some tipped income.
Florida governor’s race: Donalds wrong that Jolly wants tax hikes, ignores Florida has no income tax
Jolly, the Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee, isn’t advocating for tax increases on Social Security or wages. He says it’s fair to tax wages, but he’s open to tax breaks for some tipped income.
Columbus developer opens music-themed apartment community in Huber Heights
The name of the development is short for "reverberation" and each of the layouts are named after famous musicians, playing into the music theme.
Alabama Democrats have had a few good weeks. But political gravity is tough.
Tommy Tuberville seems increasingly likely to need all of the Alabama GOP's advantages in the state. But they should be enough for him.
Phil Weiser’s role starting a CU tech hub offers a window into the gubernatorial candidate’s approach
The barrier-breaking Silicon Flatirons Center’s founding, evolution and legacy at CU show the thinking carried Phil Weiser into politics and now to the Democratic nomination for governor.
Governor Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms (D-GA) on Reproductive Health Care
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms delivers remarks on reproductive health care rights in Atlanta.
Voters and advocates parse Bottoms' and Jackson's platforms as health costs, coverage top election concerns
Health care, how to access it and how to afford it, is top of mind for voters heading into Georgia’s gubernatorial election.
Special interests spend millions boosting Becerra in governor's race
Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California's next governor's desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra, the gubernatorial front runner.
$37M music themed apartment community opens in Huber Heights entertainment district
A $37 million music themed apartment community is opening in the Miami Valley while the city continues to develop its entertainment district. Get the details.
New Hampshire Gubernatorial and US Senate Primaries By the Numbers
Kelly Ayotte makes history once again in the Granite State.
Political figure and U.S. army veteran Bruce Lunsford dies
Bruce Lunford, a former Democratic gubernatorial and Senate candidate, has passed away.
U Researcher Featured on Huberman Lab, a Top Global Health Podcast
Most of us learned that mitochondria are the “powerhouses of the cell.” Jared Rutter wants people to know they are much more interesting than that....
A rare thing in American politics may happen in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Gov. Dan McKee barely beat Helena Foulkes in 2022. For Wednesday’s rematch, the former CVS executive has outraised him and appears well positioned to win.
Three Huber Heights friends created a band that exists only online
Josh Burnette, one third of Dayton genre-blurring virtual band Rose Pedal, produces music with a visual mindset.
Nebraska Senator Tanya Storer: Law requires brand committee members’ principal business ‘raising cattle’
Last week, the gubernatorial appointments to the newly restructured Nebraska Brand Committee were announced by the Governor’s Office. Under LB1187, the committee should be comprised of five district representatives plus one representative who owns or...
Man accused of assault, inducing panic at Dr. Amy Acton event pleads not guilty
The armed Ohio man investigators said set off a security scare involving Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday.
Should political candidates have more security?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The man accused of trying to attack Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. Patrick Havas, 38 of Canfield, faces assau…
WBA Foundation cancels 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial debate
MADISON (WKOW) — The WBA Foundation's televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled.
WBA Foundation cancels 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial debate
MADISON (WKOW) — The WBA Foundation's televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled.
BUSINESS Katie Scheuber showcases their unique storytelling with Stay Tuned Productions
Almost 12 years ago, nonbinary lesbian Chicago documentary filmmaker and photographer Katie Scheuber created Katie Makes Films video, a production company to showcasing their love of visual storytelling, while still working as a social worker. In 2022, Scheuber’s wife Noemi Heras encouraged them to do the video work full time. Last year Scheuber created Stay Tuned […]
He lost $180K in retirement savings, now drives Uber and Lyft at 58
Bill Lewis, a former Wall Street broker, now drives for Uber and Lyft after losing his retirement savings in a failed franchise venture.
CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election
(CNN) — CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic
CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election
CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Armed attacker arrested after lunging at Ohio Jewish gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton
Her campaign said she would "always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another."
Letters to the Editor: Constitutional amendment, state and local races
One reader discussed the constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. Another wrote in response to a student regarding local elections. And another discussed gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, who serves as U.S. Rep. for the 7th Congressional District.
Extended interview: Vivek Ramaswamy condemns political violence after alleged attack of Amy Acton
An armed Canfield man was arrested Sunday at the Canfield Fair after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton and injuring multiple people, according to campaign officials and sheriff’s deputies.
Prof Elizabeth Streicher unravels the science behind drug-resistant TB
Prof Elizabeth Streicher of the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics delivered her inaugural lecture on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Her research focuses on the transmission and spread of Tuberculosis (TB). Knowing where TB transmission is happening can help to stop it from spreading. Prof Elizabeth Streicher of the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences delivered her inaugural lecture on Tuesday 1 September 2026. The title of her lecture was Decoding tuberculosis: the evolution of technology, epidemiology and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome. Streicher explained to Corporate Communication and Marketing how molecular epidemiology (using genetic information to track how and why diseases spread through populations) has improved our understanding of where drug-resistant TB comes from, how it spreads and how drug resistance evolves within and between populations. Tell us more about your research and why you became interested in this specific field. Overall, our research group studies the genome (complete set of DNA instructions found in a cell) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) disease. Various regions of the genome are interrogated to study different aspects of the disease. My main focus has been on the epidemiology of tuberculosis – how the bacteria’s genome changes over time and what this tells us about the transmission and spread of the disease. How would you describe the relevance of your work? If we understand how the bacteria that cause TB change and spread, it can assist in combating TB globally. How has molecular epidemiology helped improve our understanding of drug-resistant TB? Molecular epidemiology was very important in drug-resistant TB as it was originally believed that bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics would be less fit and not be able to transmit. But it was shown that they can transmit, and therefore have to be monitored to identify hotspots of transmission and outbreaks, etc. Can you tell us briefly about the spoligotyping technique and its advantages for studying drug-resistant TB? Spoligotyping (a molecular technique used to identify and track specific strains of TB bacteria) does not detect drug resistance, but since the technique is relatively quick to do, it can be very useful in real-time situations, e.g. to monitor outbreaks of drug resistance. Why are interrupting transmission chains and identifying genomic hotspots important for controlling the spread of TB? Knowing where TB transmission is happening can assist in allocating resources to those areas to stop future transmission and spread of TB. Higher education can be challenging. What keeps you motivated when things get tough? Students – how they are so passionate and dedicated to learning and contributing to research and society as a whole. What aspects of your work do you enjoy the most? Again, the students and colleagues! But also the fact that it is continuously changing and thereby we are learning and expanding our knowledge. In the end, I know that we contribute to a better society in our small way. Tell us something exciting about yourself that people would not expect. Even though I love hiking (day and multi-day hikes) and being outside, I really do not like camping! How do you spend your free time? I love hiking (wellbeing in nature) and like to watch most sports. ©Higher Education Media Services. Subscribe
Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says
An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said.
Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton at fair, campaign says
The Ohio gubernatorial race is one of the most high-profile races this year as the campaigns enter the final weeks of campaigning before the November election.
Amy Acton campaign says armed individual lunged at Ohio governor candidate, injuring multiple people
Amy Acton's campaign says the Ohio governor candidate was targeted by an armed individual at the Canfield Fair as political violence fears mount.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton attacked at fair, spokesperson says
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a campaign stop by an armed person, according to a campaign spokesperson.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate’s campaign says armed individual lunged at her, with multiple injured
An “armed individual” allegedly lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton on Sunday and injured several people at an event in Canfield, Ohio, according to Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for her campaign.
Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
Acton was visiting the annual Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, near Youngstown.
Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured
An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
Armed man attempts to attack Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton
An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
Gubernatorial Candidates Rhoden, Ahlers Spar Over Agriculture, Education, Health Care
Ahlers, a former lawmaker from Dell Rapids, criticized the state’s strategy on economic development for agriculture, arguing that too much of the money doled
Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
‘Unfinished business’: Travis Kalanick revisits robotaxis with new start-up
Atoms gears up for hiring spree and could link with Uber, the company he was ousted from almost a decade ago
Packers Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl Edge Rusher
The Green Bay Packers‘ edge-rusher room could still use a little more juice. While they wait for Micah Parsons to return from an injury, there are a few well-known veterans who could step up for the time being. Bill Huber of Packers OnSI noted that the room behind Parsons is not strong enough, and they […] The post Packers Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl Edge Rusher appeared first on HEAVY.
Arizona Rep. David Schweikert reflects on his long political career
Rep. David Schweikert sat down with The Arizona Republic to talk about his departure from Congress, his gubernatorial ambitions and what's next.
'Dodged a bullet': Wisconsin business leaders discuss state's gubernatorial race
Business leaders and owners weigh in on the Wisconsin gubernatorial race after the defeat of Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong.
Used Toyota Yaris costs more than ride-hailing services
Buying a used Toyota Yaris was costly compared to relying on Uber and Lyft. The analysis highlights Uber's competition with car ownership.
Gubernatorial candidates present drastically different plans to improve healthcare costs, access
Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates agree on health care struggles but propose vastly different solutions for improving access and costs.
MKBHD: My hair is safe after Tesla Cybercab bet
YouTuber Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, famously bet he's shave his head if Tesla delivered its lofty Cybercab promise.
Arbeloa on new signings, Tete and pressure of tough start
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST). All players are available except for Tom Cairney. Arbeloa confirmed deadline-day signings Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel and David Affengruber will be in the squad but are not ready to start, adding: "Be patient with with these three players - they need to understand what we want from them."
It's Your Business has Christopher Koo, Abebe Abebe, Stephanie Suber
News about the latest hires, retirements and more in the Topeka area.
A Science Snippet: What El Niño means for South Texas this fall and winter
What does El Niño actually mean for South Texas this fall and winter? Chief Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber breaks down what the numbers say. 🌧️
Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and simplify its business
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
Judge Rejects DOJ Request to Break Up Google’s Ad Business | What’s News for Sept. 2
Plus, the Trump administration backs OpenAI in a copyright suit and our inside look at an uber rich divorce
South Carolina governor candidates, Johnson and Wilson, to debate
Alan Wilson and Jermaine Johnson will face off in a televised debate ahead of the South Carolina gubernatorial race.
Uber to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping restructuring effort
The ride-hailing giant's CEO said Uber is cutting management layers, consolidating teams and requiring most remote workers to relocate to key office hubs.
MrBeast will try to survive ‘the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes’ using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google
Google has struck a deal with MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, to promote Gemini and Google Health, with one of...
DeSantis endorses Florida GOP slate including Byron Donalds in governor's race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed a "slate" of candidates that included GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds.
Florida Politics: Hope Florida, Nixon-Moody debate?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to host a forum with several huge names in the Florida Republican Party, such as Attorney General James Uthmeier and GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds. Meanwhile, Angie Nixon is throwing her hat into the ring, challenging U.S. Senator Ashley Moody to a public debate ahead of the general election. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what's new in Florida politics.
Augusta Health CFO Joe Meador Appointed by Governor Spanberger to Virginia Board of Medical Assistance Services
Gubernatorial appointment places Augusta Health executive on the state board overseeing Medicaid coverage for more than 1.7 million Virginians FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA — Augusta Health today announced that Joe Meador, CPA, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia Board of Medical Assistance Services (BMAS), the […]
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary
Lindell, a longtime 2020 election denier, previously said he would pay $825,000 to cover a full hand recount of his lost GOP gubernatorial primary in Minnesota.
Former detainees with medical conditions detail fear of getting tuberculosis in Colorado ICE facility
Colorado health officials have sued to get more access to information around a confirmed tuberculosis case at the Aurora Immigration Processing Center.
Retired political science professor discusses Michigan primary and the road to the November Election
Kulisheck expects the U.S. Senate and Michigan Gubernatorial race to be close.
Bottoms targets health care, transparency in Georgia governor race
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined several campaign priorities during an event in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.
Gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez spar, as Marx skips debate
Two of the candidates for Colorado governor squared off in a televised debate on Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, delved into issues of affordability, data center regulation and gun laws. The debate’s tone was civil. The policy differences between the two […]
Former MassGOP Chair, political pundit sues Shortsleeve campaign on eve of primary
The former Chair of the MassGOP and current conservative political pundit is suing GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign for allegedly secretly recording her without consent.
Colorado gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez to face off Thursday in televised debate
Two of the candidates for governor of Colorado are set to square off in a televised debate for the first time Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, meet in Colorado Springs. Republican nominee Victor Marx, a ministry leader and first-time candidate, declined […]
Apple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models announced by Apple this week are "slated to ship" with macOS Golden Gate, according to Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Apple's product pages for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models mention macOS Golden Gate features such as Siri AI, providing further evidence that the computers will ship with the latest operating system, instead of macOS Tahoe.
Supporting State and Local Health Policy Leaders Through High-Stakes Change
News article: Welcoming 2026-27 Milbank State Leadership Program Cohorts Improving health outcomes through gubernatorial transitions and amid significant federal
ICE detention center is a health risk to every Coloradan
ICE has blocked the state at every turn and offered scant information about a tuberculosis case. That puts all Coloradans at risk.
Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race
Mike Mazzei secured Trump's endorsement and defeated Genter Drummond in Oklahoma's GOP governor runoff, promising to eliminate the state's income tax.
Parents can monitor teen Uber rides with new live-stream tool
Uber launches a live-stream feature, letting guardians view trips, as the company addresses safety concerns.
Darline Graham faces make-or-break GOP runoff in historic bid to keep brother’s Senate seat
Republican primary runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma put Trump's endorsement record on the line after five gubernatorial picks fell short this cycle.
Tuberculosis policy should shift focus to population-level interventions for greatest impact
Nature Health - Interventions to improve tuberculosis care for those who already seek it or their household contacts will have limited impact on the tuberculosis epidemic, whereas strategies to...
Haaland leads Hull in first public poll
By Pat Davis, nm.news — With less than 90 days until New Mexico chooses a new governor, the first public polling of the 2026 gubernatorial race shows that former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is enjoying a commanding 17-percentage-point lead over former Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull in early August. This story was originally […]
Consumers still favor DoorDash and Uber Eats despite costs
Consumers sustain DoorDash and Uber Eats growth by prioritizing food delivery despite cutting spending elsewhere.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
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