From party-switching power plays to flood zone funding fights, it’s been a week of quiet tremors and loud whispers across the state.
👀 Ed Hale Sr. jumps ship to run for governor as a Republican.
🏚️ Baltimore clears thousands of vacant homes—Mayor Scott calls it a win.
⚖️ Inspector General probes retirement payouts (yes, again).
🚢 A cargo ship explosion near Baltimore briefly halts traffic.
📚 Schools brace for fall with new hires and old debates.
Catch the full rundown in this week’s Everybody’s Maryland Politics—your no-spin digest of what really moved the needle.