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E. coli outbreak leaves 3 SLO County kids in intensive care, Public Health says
The county is investigating five total cases that may be linked to a popular SLO County farm.
Ryan Mackenzie’s campaign issues cease and desist over Bob Brooks mental health bill campaign ad; Brooks stands by ad claims
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie’s legal team is calling on his opponent, Bob Brooks, to pull a campaign ad that Mackenzie asserts is false and defamatory.
LAPD seizes $1M in stolen shoes, backpacks from Chatsworth business
The recovered merchandise included shoes from Brooks, Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, On and Salomon, as well as JanSport backpacks.
The future of women’s health with Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reacts to Trump's new executive order on women's health.
Democrats Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti lead GOP incumbents in pair of key Pa. swing seats
Republicans are on pace to lose the two U.S. House seats they flipped just two years ago, according to a new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll.
The Politics Hour: On the road in Prince George's County with U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Council Chair Krystal Oriadha
U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks on what's at stake in the upcoming midterm elections and Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha on the widening controversy over county grant money.
Students share science lessons at Walk Walton
Students Journey Hicks and Scarlett Brooks presented their water filtering experiment to visitors at the Walk Walton event on Oct. 18.
Brookshire Brothers opening new location with premier outdoor entertainment venue Nov. 11
Brookshire Brothers will open the doors to its newest Lufkin location at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing an enhanced grocery shopping experience, expanded services and a premier outdoor entertainment
White House S&T Strategy Reframes National Security Tech
Brooks Consulting's Chuck Brooks, a GovCon Expert, examines the White House’s 2026 National Security Science & Technology Strategy.
Seminoles Mourn the Passing of Former Coach Chuck Amato
He was a fixture on the Florida State sideline for 27 years, and coached many of the program's greatest defensive stars, like Derrick Brooks and Corey Simon. to name a few.
Candidates talk fighting for 7th District seat in Congress
As the midterms approach, Congressman Ryan McKenzie and Democratic candidate for Congress Bob Brooks talked about the race for Battleground Politics.
Alsobrooks calls for crypto regulations as industry money flows into Maryland politics
Senator Angela Alsobrooks says the crypto industry needs federal regulation. So does the industry, which has spent millions in Maryland politics this year. What exactly do they want?
City of Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival Returns November 7
PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS), in partnership with Triumph Foundation, will host the annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. This free, inclusive event welcomes individuals of all abilities to experience […]
Draper small business outfits Garth Brooks' crew with custom hats
A small business owner in Draper turns a chance encounter with country music superstar Garth Brooks into an unforgettable experience.
MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson Area Business and Professional Women and Excelsior Theatre Company
Mary Jo Middlebrooks, with the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women and Excelsior Theatre Company, joined our show to talk about to upcoming Ghost A-Walkin Tour and Dinner.
Draymond Green Sends Warning to Pistons’ John Collins
Draymond Green sends a warning to Detroit Pistons forward John Collins after his confrontation with Dillon Brooks, invoking Isaiah Stewart's legacy.
Clemson Sports Science Institute to host third annual RECESS Symposium
The Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute will host its third annual RECESS Symposium from Nov. 10-12, 2026.
Clemson Sports Science Institute to host third annual RECESS Symposium
The Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute will host its third annual RECESS Symposium from Nov. 10-12, 2026.
In north Alabama congressional race, a Democrat pitches affordability and political reform
Throughout all of the 20th century, Alabama's 5th Congressional District, anchored in north Alabama, was represented by a Democrat. But in 2010, after the two parties had evolved and ideologically solidified into what they are today, voters sent Republican Mo Brooks to Congress, upending that longstanding electoral stasis.
Chris Brooks heads to IR
Packers RB Chris Brooks will be put on injured reserve following three consecutive DNP designations
Packers place running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve
Packers running back Chris Brooks is headed to injured reserve with an ankle injury, thinning the team's backfield.
Chris Brooks won't play in Week 5
Chris Brooks to be held out of action due to ankle injury
EW reveals Breaking Big honorees for 2025 SCAD Film Festival
‘Primetime’ star Skyler Gisondo, ‘Off Campus’ actor Jalen Thomas Brooks,’ ‘Carrie’ star Summer H. Howell, and more are EW’s Breaking Big honorees at the 2026 SCAD Film Festival.
Assessing How Phoenix Suns Starters Performed in Preseason Opener
From Devin Booker’s mid-range mastery to Dillon Brooks’ efficient breakout, discover how an aggressive starting five fueled an early lead before a narrow loss to Detroit.
Pistons Newcomer Sets Tone Early After Altercation With Suns Enforcer
A Pistons newcomer set the tone early after a heated altercation with Dillon Brooks led to a lengthy review and two penalties. The post Pistons Newcomer Sets Tone Early After Altercation With Suns Enforcer appeared first on HEAVY.
Assault charge dropped against University of Houston football player
A grand jury declined to indict Carmello Brooks on a charge of assault of a pregnant person weeks after his initial arrest.
Baltimore Fishbowl | Are there enough women in Maryland politics?
The challenges facing women in politics in Maryland, and how they've made gains but where they've fall short, is the subject of the latest episode of the Maryland Now podcast
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4-6 years-old – from left, second runner-up Kennedy Shanks, the five year-old daughter of Ethan Shanks and Victoria Stanley, winner, Tinley Mae Brooks, the six year-old daughter of Justin and
Lions Announce Pair of Roster Moves Following Win Over Jets
The Detroit Lions released DB Natrone Brooks from the practice squad and brought back TE Miles Kitselman ahead of Week 4.
Trump SBA to Extend Comment Period After Ranking Member Markey Leads Effort to Rescind SBA Policy that Reclassifies Billion-Dollar Businesses as “Small Businesses”
Trump admin policy would reclassify 114,000 larger businesses as “small” to access small business resources and win federal contracts meant for small businesses Letter (PDF) (Washington, September 23) – This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its plans to extend the deadline to submit comments on its controversial proposed rule regarding small business size standards until November 20. The Trump SBA’s announcement came shortly after Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside 12 of his Senate colleagues, sent a letter to Administrator Kelly Loeffler demanding that the Trump SBA rescind a harmful policy that would dramatically redefine what a small business is. The Administration’s proposed policy would change the small business size standard to designate 114,000 larger companies some with annual revenue above $1 billion—as small businesses, giving these businesses access to small business resources and federal contracts typically set aside for actual small businesses. In the letter, Ranking Member Markey and the lawmakers emphasized that small businesses will be shut out of the federal contracting space as government agencies award contracts to larger businesses, causing small businesses to lose revenue, lay off workers, or close their businesses entirely. “For more than 70 years, SBA’s mission has been clear: promote and protect the interests and viability of small businesses. By proceeding with this proposed methodology and rule, SBA moves further away from its mission of facilitating healthy small business participation in the U.S. economy. We urge SBA to rescind these proposals, meet in earnest with small businesses across the country, and discuss the proposal and methodology with congressional committees of jurisdiction. SBA must be committed to developing measured increases to the size standards that do not reward large, billion-dollar companies but instead helps our small businesses survive, grow, and thrive.” The lawmakers highlighted the following points in their letter: Under the Trump SBA’s new size standards, the highest receipts-based standard would exceed $1 billion in annual revenue—more than 20 times the current $47 million maximum—and the highest employee-based standard would reach 3,600 employees—more than twice the current 1,500 employee maximum. Specific increases include an increase in size of nearly 492% for banks, 1,500% for law firms, and more than 2,051% for private equity firms. Of the 114,000 businesses that would be newly classified as small, more than 37,000 of these businesses have collectively won more than 100,000 federal contracts worth approximately $71 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 alone without a small business designation. If SBA included the awards won by these 37,000 businesses in its Fiscal Year 2025 analysis, small business contracts would have accounted for 38% of all federal contracts, instead of the 27% that SBA announced this summer. The letter was co-signed by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Christopher Coons (D-Dela.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect small businesses in Massachusetts and across the country from the Trump SBA’s harmful policies that put big businesses and billionaires over American small businesses, workers, and families. In August, Ranking Member Markey slammed the Trump SBA’s proposal to overhaul its small business size standards to benefit big businesses over small businesses. In July, Ranking Member Markey and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses. Also in July, Ranking Member Markey and Senator Hirono submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses. ###
Jonathon Brooks returns to injured reserve
Panthers annual injury driven roster shuffle continues
Phoenix Suns Star Dillon Brooks Receiving Due Recognition
Landing at #76 on ESPN’s top 100, the polarizing wing is silencing critics through defensive grit and culture-shifting leadership as Phoenix prepares for a high-stakes playoff push.
Carolina Panthers Lose Running Back to Injury
The Carolina Panthers will be without running back Jonathon Brooks for a bit as he's dealing with an injury.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Her Black dad couldn't go on a Capitol trip. She could be a US senator
Juliana Stratton, Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks could make history as the first three Black women to serve in the Senate concurrently.
New mental health center in Richmond will be first in county
While the Brookside Mental Health Rehabilitation Center will offer much-needed care for severely ill patients closer to home, some question whether an institution is the best solution.
Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending
By Brad Brooks COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped American politics with its Citizens United campaign finance ruling, Montana voters will decide this November whether to make their stat...
Deep in Trump Country, a Revolt Against Corporate Money Could Reshape Political Spending
By Brad Brooks COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped American politics with its Citizens United campaign finance ruling, Montana voters will decide this November whether to make their state the first in the nation to bar corporations ...
Stagecoach 2027: Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green will headline
LOS ANGELES — Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green will headline 2027’s Stagecoach country music festival, organizers announced Monday, bringing together one of the genre’s veteran standard-bearers with two
Brookside Gardens Children’s Day returns September 19 with free activities and live entertainment
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual event offers hands-on activities and live entertainment designed to inspire children and their families. What: […]
Arsenal want explanation over penalty awarded to Sunderland
Arsenal will seek an explanation from Pro Ref for the penalty awarded against them in their Premier League win at Sunderland. Manager Mikel Arteta described referee John Brooks’ decision to penalize Ezri Konsa for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard, with VAR not intervening, as “unacceptable”.
Live Oak Bank Named Official Business Bank of UNCW Athletics
WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bank has been named the Official Business Bank of UNCW Athletics under a multi-year agreement, expanding a relationship that already includes title sponsorship of the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic men's basketball tournament. The agreement gives Live Oak year-round presence across Seahawk athletics, including men’s and women’s basketball at Trask Coliseum and baseball at Brooks Field. UNCW has been a talent pipeline for Live Oak for y
Pandemic-born Wichita business expands to two new states and debuts new product
After expanding across Kansas, Troy Brooks now has expanded his Greatness Vodka into Oklahoma and Missouri.
Daniel R. Brooks Achieves Recognition for Expertise and Contributions to the Field of Biological Sciences and Academia
September 14, 2026 -- Daniel R. Brooks is recognized for his expertise in evolutionary biology, emerging diseases and climate change
Everyone Wants to Be Around LSU Football
LSU football suddenly feels like the biggest show in college football. And Brooks Nader is the latest name to join the party. The model and social-media personality was around LSU’s massive season opener against Clemson, joining Livvy Dunne and Theo Von as part of the celebrity presence surrounding Lane Kiffin’s debut. Then LSU went out…
Jonathan Brooks set to play in Week 1
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks cleared to play after full practice Friday
Jonathon Brooks limited in practice again
Jonathon Brooks was limited in practice again on Thursday.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks limited at Thursday's Week 1 practice
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks was a limited participant at practice for the second straight day.
Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of 'World War Z'
The author and and professional threat analyst discusses the novel's eerie COVID-19 parallels, science literacy, and more.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit SEWing-FUN
The following is an interview with Nancy E. Easterbrooks, owner of SEWing-FUN at 24 Bessom St. #1, conducted by Discover Marblehead. SEWing-FUN is a creative local gem bringing the joy of sewing to Marblehead. Led by a passionate sewing coach, it’s all about learning, creating and having fun — whether you’re stitching your first project
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 Player Profile: Miles Bridges
The former Hornets star transitions into a starting role alongside Dillon Brooks, bringing explosive athleticism and defensive potential to a high-stakes season under head coach Jordan Ott.
Rory McIlroy Headlines Star-Studded 2026 Irish Open at Doonbeg
Rory McIlroy defends his Irish Open title at Doonbeg against Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Brooks Koepka and one of the event’s strongest recent fields.
David Brooks argues against political radicalism on YPU floor
David Brooks, a former New York Times columnist who became a presidential fellow in February, spoke in favor of the resolution, “Political Radicalism is Cowardice.” After arguments ranging from Edmund Burke to climate change, the resolution failed.
Phoenix Suns’ Dillon Brooks Continues To Prepare for New Season
From elite training in the Wudang Mountains to dominating contests in China, the star forward is refining his mental and physical edge for a high-stakes championship pursuit.
Bob Brooks releases first TV ad of the general campaign
Brooks, a Democrat, has garnered support across the party's ideological spectrum, including Gov. Josh Shapiro and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Panthers Optimistic Jonathon Brooks Plays Against Bears Despite Practice Absence
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks missed his third straight practice with “general soreness," but coach Dave Canales remains hopeful he’ll be ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears
Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II receives high praise from FOX Sports
Seahawks star Byron Murphy was forecasted by Fox Sports’ Bucky Brooks to be one of the two best defensive tackles in the NFL in 2026.
Newport Beach college student has business in the bag with company
Newport Beach resident Brooks Orradre, a senior at Southern Methodist University, has found success with his Velantra handbags brand.
Jonathon Brooks Named Panthers' Biggest X-Factor for 2026 Season
Jonathon Brooks was named the Carolina Panthers' biggest X-factor for the 2026 season. Find out why.
Jonathon Brooks Sidelinded Ahead Of Panthers Season Opener
The Carolina Panthers are keeping a close eye on running back Jonathon Brooks as the regular season approaches. Brooks missed practice Tuesday and was again working off to the side with trainers Wednesday because of general soreness. The Panthers have not indicated that he suffered a new major injury, and the exact location of the…
Carolina Panthers RB Dealing With Injury After Preseason
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is dealing with an injury less than two weeks until the regular season starts.
Garth Brooks’ daughter’s ‘greatest fear’ is people mourning her dad when he dies like they do Dolly Parton
Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen paid tribute to Dolly Parton on Instagram, saying that her ‘greatest fear’ was people mourning her dad when he dies, like fans are mourning Parton, who died on Aug. 25.
Sen. Alsobrooks: Measles rise in Maryland is ‘directly tied’ to ‘misinformation’ spread by RFK Jr.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
Could Brooks be Crusaders' next Scottish sensation?
BBC Sport NI considers whether Adam Brooks can be Crusaders' next top Scottish striker after his hat-trick against Portadown on Saturday.
Brooks hits hat-trick as Crues win five-goal thriller
Crusaders make it back-to-back wins as they come out on top against 10-man Portadown in a five-goal thriller at Seaview.
Mel Brooks picks 20 favorite movies for Cinematheque series
To mark Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque asked the comedy icon to program a series of his favorite films. His 20 picks range from Chaplin and Hitchcock to “Dolemite Is My Name.”
Vibram Making A Focus On Outsoles A Growth Business
New partnerships for Italian-based Vibram with Nike, Brooks, Norda, Arc'teryx, Altra and others puts the footwear ingredient maker in the forefront
Who is Dillon Brooks excited to play?
Dillon Brooks will always be excited to play the Los Angeles Lakers, just to mess with their fans.
Carolina Panthers Running Back Talks Return to Game Action
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks talked about his return to the field after dealing with injuries.
FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House
A final round of layoffs, including in arts and humanities and science, was announced this week.
Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program
Clemson University’s Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute announced four multidisciplinary research grants, totaling over $100,000.
Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program
Clemson University’s Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute announced four multidisciplinary research grants, totaling over $100,000.
Rankings Risers & Fallers: Fantasy Football breakout Jonathon Brooks racing up rank lists and draft boards
Jonathon Brooks leads the latest Fantasy football training camp risers
Dillon Brooks signs extension with Suns
Dillon Brooks' agitator role as the self-proclaimed villain played a part in the Phoenix Suns' cultural shift and playoff appearance in 2025-26.
DHS Science & Technology Directorate Is a Strategic Asset
Brooks Consulting's Chuck Brooks, a GovCon Expert, examines how the DHS Science & Technology Directorate drives homeland security innovation.
Pa. Democrats, Republicans make their push 100 days before midterms
7th District House of Representatives Candidates Bob Brooks and Ryan Mackenzie discuss campaigns ahead of midterm election.
It's Your Business has Brooks Robertson, Joe Molina, Leticia Eastman
News about the latest hires, retirements and more in the Topeka area.
Cowboys ‘Whispers’ Could Finally Land Trade for All-Pro Linebacker
The Dallas Cowboys are in the mix to bring in a major defensive contributor, and "whispers" (again) suggest it could be ... Jordyn Brooks. The post Cowboys ‘Whispers’ Could Finally Land Trade for All-Pro Linebacker appeared first on HEAVY.
Garth Brooks adds fourth Denver show due to high demand. Here's how to get tickets.
If you’re one of literally thousands of people who waited only to be told shows were sold out, you’re in luck: The country singer/songwriter is adding a third date with not one but two shows for his Ball Arena stop in September.
Killing slime: an AI-first biotech solution | Investors Lab
We love public science lessons, like the algae debacle that turned Washington, D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a vibrant green this summer after a renovation. It's not exactly a new development. Algal blooms have intermittently plagued the site for generations, including during the last big overhaul in 2012. But the latest episode lingers despite treatments with hydrogen peroxide and an ozone nanobubble system. As Bethany Brookshire makes clear for Science News, there's another option that might have managed the crisis far more effectively, had it been used from the start.
What's the Antidote to Political Polarization?
As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence in 2026, the landmark event has arrived during a time of increased political polarization. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 69% of Americans are dissatisfied with how things are going in the U.S., and 59% believe the country’s best days are behind it. Yet a majority (68%) still feel hopeful about the nation’s future. Bestselling author, social scientist, and Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Arthur Brooks shares that optimism—in part because he sees a clear path out of the divisiveness.
Dillon Brooks Sends Strong Message About Future With Suns
After a career-best season under Jordan Ott, the veteran wing discusses his "dream come true" partnership with Devin Booker and embracing his signature villain role in Phoenix.
Why the new 'Spaceballs' sequel isn't called 'The Search for More Money'
Director Josh Greenbaum supports Mel Brooks' comedy call.
Dolphins sign NFL tackling leader to extension amid rebuild
Jordyn Brooks and the Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension.
Dolphins, Jordyn Brooks agree to extension
The Dolphins locked up another core piece as they continue their roster rebuild.
Wild, Scenic, and Increasingly Rusty
Orange streams are now being spotted in hundreds of watersheds in permafrost areas throughout Alaska’s Brooks Range.
UGA searching for revenue options, not ruling out entertainment district
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks says never say never, but no definitive plans are in place for UGA to build entertainment district.
Cowboys, Dolphins Get Compelling Jordyn Brooks Trade Idea
While the Miami Dolphins parted ways with several notable players this offseason, including Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb and Tua Tagovailoa, while also trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, they made sure to keep a few key pieces in place as the franchise begins its rebuild.De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer received contract extensions to be […] The post Cowboys, Dolphins Get Compelling Jordyn Brooks Trade Idea appeared first on HEAVY.
Beshear requests McConnell health update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s office on Wednesday, asking for a health update on the senator after he was admitted to the hospital on June 14. “Over…
Georgia AD: No immediate plans for entertainment district, leaving door open
Univ. of Georgia AD Josh Brooks said that there are no immediate plans for an entertainment district, following in the footsteps of other SEC schools, but remains open to possibilities.
UGA Josh Brooks on alternative revenue options: Georgia will be 'very selective'
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks says never say never, but no definitive plans are in place for UGA to build entertainment district.
Apple Silicon Exec Explains Mac Mini AI Demand and On-Device Future
Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio have become the machines of choice for running AI agents, according to Doug Brooks, Apple's senior product manager of Apple silicon. Brooks made the claim while discussing Apple's chip strategy in a newly published interview with The Deep View conducted just prior to WWDC 2026 in June. Brooks says that the company has seen "incredible demand" for the two desktop Macs.