Richard Elliott

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Maryland Suffers Financial Downgrade, Loses Coveted AAA Bond RatingIn another blow to Maryland’s economy, Moody’s, the credit rating agency, has downgraded the state’s bond rating. “To hell with Moody’s,” said State Treasurer Dereck E. Davis during a Board of Public Works meeting following the credit downgrade. Davis indicated that Moody’s “was not the standard bearer they once were” and that the state could rely on a different credit rating agency.

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

In a milestone year for the historically Black institution and Maryland– with the leadership U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), the first Black woman to represent the state in the Senate — nearly 800 students gathered with joy for Bowie State University’s (BSU) Spring 2025 commencement, showcasing the power of perseverance and resilience despite obstacles.  “What a tremendous, tremendous honor it is to stand before you today and honor this class.

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

**FILE** Several lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, are requesting Education Secretary Linda McMahon reallocate funds to Maryland schools. (WI photo) Maryland Loses Less Education Funding Than Feared, Still Facing $232 Million School CutsWhile original reports indicated that Maryland schools would lose over $410 million in funding, that amount has been cut to roughly $232 million as some expenditures have been made reimbursable.

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

Prince George’s County Council Reallocates Local Nonprofit FundingIn a tense Prince George’s County Council meeting, Council Chair Edward Burroughs III (D- District 8) announced the reallocation of nonprofit grant funding awarded last year. Fifty-two nonprofits lost funding while 11 nonprofits, including the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), received new allotments.

3 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Richard Elliott

**FILE** Maryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (shown here) and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer) Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Press to Hold Trump Administration Officials Accountable, Decry Trump Crypto ScamMaryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable.