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Ryan Miner is the host of A Miner Detail Podcast. This Maryland Podcast features Marylanders from all walks of life - from politics, government, business, and education. Nothing is off-limits on A Miner Detail Podcast, including trending Maryland news, politics, political campaigns, education, pop culture, and so much mor
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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Roy McGrath resigned as Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's (R) chief of staff on Aug. 17, 2020, after The Baltimore Sun reported that McGrath was given a six-figure severance package when leaving the Maryland Environmental Service.
State Sen. Clarence K. Lam (D-Howard/Baltimore) and Del. Marc Korman (D-Montgomery) joined A Miner Detail Podcast host Ryan Miner on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, to discuss McGrath's severance and his tenure at the Maryland Environmental Service.
MORE ABOUT A MINER DETAIL
Ryan Miner is the Editor, Founder and Publisher of A Miner Detail, a leading Maryland politics blog featuring Maryland political news, political commentary and opinion.
- In addition, Ryan Miner is the host of A Miner Detail Podcast.
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Lam and Korman serve on the General Assembly's Joint Committee on Fair Practices & State Personnel Oversight.
Their committee is holding hearings on McGrath's severance package.
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
MORE ABOUT A MINER DETAIL
Ryan Miner is the Editor, Founder and Publisher of A Miner Detail, a leading Maryland politics blog featuring Maryland political news, political commentary and opinion.
- In addition, Ryan Miner is the host of A Miner Detail Podcast.
- Feedback and News tips: Ryan@AMinerDetail.com.
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Maryland state Del. Carl J. Anderton Jr. (R-Lower Shore) joined A Miner Detail Podcast host Ryan Miner on Sunday, Aug. 30 to discuss his journey through the Wicomico County executive selection process.
This is A Miner Detail Podcast Episode 277.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
A Miner Detail Podcast featured a guest panel on Sunday, Aug. 23, for its monthly Maryland politics roundup show.
This is A Miner Detail Podcast Episode 276.
Topics discussed:
- Visiting Circuit Court Judge Thomas G. Ross ruled against Dr. Alan McCarthy in his lawsuit aimed to toss Danielle Hornberger from the Nov. general election ballot for failing to file the required paperwork at the time she filed her county executive candidacy last fall;
- Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff resigned on Aug. 17 after the Baltimore Sun reported that Roy McGrath received a six-figure severance package from the Maryland Environmental Service;
- The Wicomico County Council generated drama around its selection process to replace the late Bob Culver, who died in July;
- Maryland Matters recently published a story this month about Maryland's potential 2022 statewide candidates. The panel dissects the article;
- The panel reacts to the Democratic National Convention.
Panelists include:
- Len Foxwell, Chief of Staff to Maryland Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot (D);
- Mark J. McLaurin, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs for the Service Employees International Union Local 500;
- Richard DeShay Elliott, Maryland progressive activist, and candidate for state delegate in Prince George’s County.
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
A monument honoring Confederate soldiers is staying put for now in front of Talbot County’s Courthouse in Easton, Maryland.
The Talbot County Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, against removing the statue.
The statue, dedicated in 1916, commemorates the 84 soldiers from the county who fought for the Confederacy.
This is A Miner Detail Podcast Episode 275.
On Sunday, August 23, 2020, A Miner Detail Podcast, hosted by A Miner Detail Editor in Chief Ryan Miner, featured five panelists to discuss the fallout from the council’s decision to allow the racist statue to remain on public property.
Panelists include:
- Len Foxwell, Chief of Staff to Maryland Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot (D);
- Corey W. Pack, president, Talbot County Council;
- Wini Roche, President of Roche & Associates and the former executive director of the Maryland Tourism Coalition;
- Mark J. McLaurin, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs for the Service Employees International Union Local 500;
- Richard DeShay Elliott, Maryland progressive activist, and candidate for state delegate in Prince George’s County.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Roy McGrath resigned Monday as Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff amid turmoil over a six-figure severance package he received from his previous state government job.
McGrath officially assumed the role of Hogan's top aide on June 1.
The Maryland Environmental Service board of directors approved McGrath's severance in May.
The board offered McGrath a year's salary - roughly $233K - plus tuition reimbursement and other perks.
Senate President Willam C. "Bill Ferguson IV (D) and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D) released a statement Friday calling for special hearings into McGrath's severance.
Though McGrath did not release an official statement, he wrote on Facebook that he "remains focused" on his job, and he decried the report as toxic, partisan politics."
The governor and his press officials declined to comment.
On Monday, however, McGrath said he was "exiting state service," referring to the latest incident as a "distraction."
"For me, this entire topic is simply the sad politics of personal destruction, and right now, we cannot afford unnecessary distractions from the critical work the governor and his team are doing," McGrath said in a statement.
Hogan's office released a statement Monday announcing the governor regretfully accepts McGrath's resignation.
"It is with regret that I have accepted Roy McGrath’s resignation as chief of staff. Roy has been a deeply valued member of our administration, and our state is better for his dedicated service," Hogan said.
"I recognize that this was a difficult decision for Roy, but I understand and respect his reasons for making this decision. I have always known Roy to be someone of the highest character, and I wish him well in his future endeavors."
Hogan taps Keiffer Mitchell Jr. as Acting Chief
The governor tapped Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr., the administration's chief lobbyist, as his acting chief of staff. Mitchell is widely respected by both sides of the political aisle and established himself as a bipartisan consensus builder.
“I am humbled that Governor Hogan has put his trust in me. We have a first-rate team that is working around the clock at such a critical moment in our history. Together, we will continue to change Maryland for the better," Mitchell said in a statement, released by Hogan officials.
Both Bill Ferguson and Adrienne Jones released a statement Monday saying that agreed with McGrath's decision to step aside.
Hogan's spokesman said McGrath is "not receiving severance from the governor's office," the Sun reported.
A Subplot
A Miner Detail received a data dump earlier Monday morning from someone apparently on the inside of state government - someone who worked closely with McGrath.
Stay tuned.
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Friday Aug 14, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020