Chris Papst

STUDENT VIOLENCE: Maryland schools are getting more violent-according to state data. But state data also tells us ZERO Maryland schools are considered “Persistently Dangerous”, which would allow students to transfer. How can that be? Link for more: https://t.co/vY5ftfWv6S

As more states embrace and pass legislation expanding school choice, Maryland is going in the opposite direction. Maryland parents are getting fewer options to transfer their children out of persistently failing schools. Why? Follow the money.

Project Baltimore @Project_Bmore

Many states are turning to school choice, but Maryland is not one of them – why? Del. Lauren Arikan, a Republican representing Harford County, believes it’s mainly because of the teachers’ union. The Maryland State Education Association has 75,000 members, it is the state's https://t.co/MrK2A1dbwQ

SHRINKING Baltimore's population loss is accelerating (U.S. Census). The city lost 3.0% of its people since 2020. At this rate, it will lose 7.4% this decade. Why do you feel this continues to happen? '10: 620,961 −4.6% '20: 585,708 −5.7% '24: 568,271 −3.0%

AMERICA! The confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers in northwest North Dakota. Taken on May 4. I traveled 2,000 miles from Maryland, got out of the truck and took this picture. No filter. No photoshop. @natwxdesk #WowWeather https://t.co/gFJI5ZPxFJ

Why is School Choice not gaining traction in Maryland? One lawmaker says it's because the Teachers' Union doesn't want it. And, in Maryland, the Teachers' Union gets what it wants. 94% of MSEA's political donation recipients are Democrats. Link below for more:

Project Baltimore @Project_Bmore

School choice is a movement that’s gaining momentum across America. Seventeen states have now passed a form of universal school choice, the most recent being Texas. The next state appears to be New Hampshire where legislation passed, and the governor has said she’ll sign it.

94% SCHOOL CHOICE is gaining momentum-16 states have passed a version. But Maryland is going the opposite direction. The teachers' union calls school choice an "existential threat" & 94% of union political donation recipients are Democrats. Link: https://t.co/UczaQNVAUV

PRIORITIES: In Maryland, if a suspected murderer is a student in a school, parents still won’t know. Annapolis passed 878 pieces of legislation during this year’s 90-day session. But some heavily debated school safety bills were not among them. Link: https://t.co/k6xqOnBuUc

PAY UP: Maryland lawmakers, this year, increased taxes/fees on residents by $1.6 BILLION. It wasn’t enough. Now, on June 1, the cost to fish in Maryland will more than double. An annual resident, non-tidal, fishing license with trout stamp will go from $25.50 to $52.00.

QUESTION This graphic is circulating on social media. I haven’t corroborated the data. But, if the rankings are accurate, is this Wes Moore’s fault? Maryland’s political direction is decades in the making. Haven’t residents voted for years to send the state in this direction? https://t.co/MPRIpKiltj

Make it make sense. Maryland is in TROUBLE. The state is losing major institutions (FBI headquarters, Commanders, Six Flags America, IonQ quantum hub). Massive budget deficits are leading to record tax increases. Yet, Governor Wes Moore is discussing running for president?

Well, it just got WORSE… AGAIN Now, reports are Six Flags America in Maryland is shutting down. This follows reports that Maryland already lost the new FBI Headquarters, the Washington Commanders and IonQ’s new quantum computing hub. What will be next?

QUESTION The Baltimore County Schools Superintendent has a contract with certain conditions. Some of those conditions were NOT followed. But Board leadership will NOT hold anyone accountable. So... what's the point of a contract? Link for more: https://t.co/uYIviZVF21

Maryland's ROUGH few weeks just got WORSE Now, reports suggest IonQ, a quantum computing company based in Maryland, will build a new $22 million hub in Tennessee. This follows recent reports that Maryland already lost the Commanders and the new FBI Headquarters. What's next?

It’s been a ROUGH few weeks for Marylanders. Since mid-March, reports indicate Maryland has lost the Washington Commanders and the new FBI Headquarters to DC. Meanwhile, Maryland residents got $1.6 BILLION in new taxes and fees imposed on them by their state government.

DOUBLE STANDARD Kirstyn Bailey went through hell in 2019. She was wrongly kicked out of school when Baltimore County claimed she lied about her address. Now, Kirstyn’s superintendent is accused of lying about her address - with no consequences. Link https://t.co/V1yNN0ryiU

Should there be different rules depending on who you are in the district?

Project Baltimore @Project_Bmore

For Baltimore County Schools, residency requirements for students include proof of identity, lease, business documents and more. For the superintendent, the standard appears to be different. @FOXBaltimore @chrispapst https://t.co/EnkCmnb5Po