Baltimore Politics and Power Plays

Seven Republicans are vying for a key Baltimore County Council seat, while divers pulled a man from the water behind Power Plant Live — a sobering reminder of urban risks. In state politics, a senator demands a special session to redraw congressional maps, sparking debate over representation. At a city forum, State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Rep. Kweisi Mfume clashed, with age thrown into the mix. Meanwhile, Maryland officially moves on from Moody’s, a year after its bond downgrade — hinting at a new chapter in the state’s financial narrative. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417277275e47ce30