Michael Dresser
Michael Dresser is on his second tour of duty covering Maryland politics from Annapolis. He previously served as State House correspondent from 1996 to 2004, then moved to the transportation beat for seven years. He has also covered retailing and telecommunications.
Recent Articles
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Maryland tops states in decline of prison population, report shows
Maryland has surged to the front of a national trend of states reducing their prison populations, according to a new report by a nonprofit group that tracks criminal justice issues. The Vera Institute of Justice said Friday that Maryland led the nation with a 9.6 percent drop in prison inmates...
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Democrat Ben Jealous pitches health care for all, free college tuition in bid for Maryland governor
Ben Jealous, who describes himself as an organizer, is trying to blaze a progressive path to the Maryland State House.
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Supreme Court clears way for sports betting and Maryland casinos want in
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for legalized sports betting across the nation — an outcome long sought by Maryland’s largest casinos seeking a share of a multibillion-dollar market.
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Challengers to Baltimore senators could bring energy — but also a loss of clout for city in Annapolis
Challengers to Baltimore’s incumbent state senators are promising to bring change and new energy to the city’s representation in Annapolis. But Democratic leaders warn that such an outcome could further diminish the city’s political clout in a General Assembly where power has been shifting for...
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Backed by Bernie Sanders, Ben Jealous calls for free college tuition in Maryland
Gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous, joined at a rally by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, called on Maryland Monday to provide free community college for state students as part of a broader plan to make higher education more accessible. Jealous, one of seven contenders for the Democratic nomination...
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Kamenetz says Hogan interfered in Baltimore County superintendent hire; Hogan aides reject claim
The decision by the state not to confirm Verletta White as Baltimore County schools superintendent set off a round of political finger-pointing Thursday.
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Maryland gubernatorial candidate Madaleno kicks off Democratic primary ad season with positive TV spot
Getting a jump on his six Democratic rivals for Maryland governor, state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. is up with the first cable TV ad in the 2018 primary election campaign. The positive 30-second spot is running on CNN and MSNBC in the Montgomery County political base that Madaleno has represented...
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Democratic candidates for Maryland governor struggle to break away from pack at GBC forum
The seven Democratic contenders for the party’s nomination for governor struggled mightily to distinguish themselves from the herd at a forum in Baltimore on Thursday night. None obviously succeeded. The gathering, hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee and Associated Black Charities, illustrated...