Though Gov. Wes Moore has a self-mandated commitment to reinvigorate the state government workforce, it’s unclear whether the $2 billion he has proposed in budget cuts will impact the effort. This week, Maryland lawmakers will begin contending with the state’s nearly $3 billion budget deficit, and state workers are wondering what the fiscal crisis means for them — especially as … [Read more...] about Wes Moore committed to rebuilding the state government workforce. Can he do that amid Maryland’s fiscal crisis?
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Baltimore County high school sports notebook: News and notes from wrestling, indoor track (Jan. 14)
The Baltimore Sun is producing a weekly notebook of Baltimore County Public Schools competing in high school wrestling and indoor track and field and naming an Athlete of the Week in each sport. Many teams got extra work in during the holiday break and traveled to face top competition to prepare for the season’s home stretch. With the break now behind us, the drive toward … [Read more...] about Baltimore County high school sports notebook: News and notes from wrestling, indoor track (Jan. 14)
Orioles Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment
The Orioles announced that catcher Blake Hunt has been designated for assignment. The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Andrew Kittredge, who has now been officially signed to a one-year deal. Hunt, 26, still hasn’t made his major league debut. Drafted by the Padres in 2017, he went to the Rays as part of the December 2020 trade that brought Blake Snell to San Diego. He … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment
Monday Bird Droppings: Is there another short deal on the horizon?
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Do the Orioles have anything else up their sleeves? Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! We are inching ever closer to the start of spring training. In just about a month we’ll start seeing photos of players stretching and throwing on very green grass with a very blue sky overhead. It’s nice to think about as I look out my window at the snow. … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Is there another short deal on the horizon?
The Orioles are finally spending money, but in an unconventional way
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Any claims of penny-pinching are off base. In fact, this has been the Orioles most active (and expensive) offseason in years. But it has certainly defied conventional wisdom. Early on in the Mike Elias era, the Orioles were widely criticized for not spending money on the major league payroll. The organization and its new GM were brazen … [Read more...] about The Orioles are finally spending money, but in an unconventional way