@bennyjohnson Where was this prior to last Tuesday? Every poll and betting market knew for months what was going to happen last week. And now suddenly Congress is awake? GTFOH.
@Pontifex Absolutely wild to see a Pope get ratio’d this way. Hey alleged leader of the Catholic faith- news flash- JESUS is the way, the truth, and the light. Period.
@JPFinlayNBCS I see they signed Van Jefferson to the active roster off the PS as well. No surprise there. I actually think Van can add some real value. Especially this week if Treylon can't go...
@iamwesmoore You're the worst Governor. Managing the decline of this state behind your smug smile. Do you or your staff have any comment on the stats in this post?
https://t.co/8roaASycbh
The LIST now includes SAFETY:
Baltimore is named the third-least-safe city in America by @wallethub.
The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities across dozens of metrics tied to public safety and financial security.
UPDATED LIST of what has happened to Maryland residents in 2026 (followed by 2025).
2026:
-Baltimore named 3rd least safe city in U.S. (WalletHub)
-Orioles laid off their mascot amid cuts
-Guinness Open Gate Brewery closes
-Maryland has longest hospital ER wait times in nation, at 4:17 (FindEMR)
-Moody’s downgrades Baltimore City’s credit rating
-Baltimore ranked 2nd WORST real estate market in America by WalletHub
-Maryland’s first-in-nation digital advertising tax struck down by court
-Maryland lost the Triple Crown. The Preakness is no longer included in the Thoroughbred Championship Series.
-U.S. DOJ sues Maryland over recently passed policies that interfered with federal immigration laws
-CNBC ranks Maryland’s economy 2nd worst nationally
-S&P lowers Maryland’s outlook for existing debt from stable to negative
-WalletHub ranks Baltimore as 5th worst city in U.S. to raise a family
- Maryland reissues 400,000 mail-in primary ballots after errors reported
-Declining water quality at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor becomes “growing crisis“ (Blue Water Baltimore)
-USDA plans to relocate Agricultural Research Services out of Maryland (~1,000 jobs)
-Key Bridge builder contract cancelled. No new timeline given for rebuild
-Potomac River ranked nation’s “most endangered river” (American Rivers)
-2nd most expensive state to raise a child (lendingtree)
-Paint fee enacted/$2.25 up to 5 gallons
-Unemployment rate jumps to 4.3%
-$1.4 Billion budget defect
-Massive Sheraton Hotel closes in downtown Baltimore
-WalletHub names Maryland 2nd worst U.S. state to start a business in 2026
-Proposed U.S. Congressional map introduced to eliminate bipartisan state representation
-High School graduation rate falls 1.2% to 86.4%, despite massive funding spike
-12,127 residents lost to domestic migration (6th most in US, per Census)
-Maryland named 6th worst state for tax competitiveness (per: Tax Foundation)
2025:
-$3 Billion budget deficit
-$1.6 Billion tax/fee hike
-Moody’s credit downgrade
-vehicle emissions/registration fee spike
-state hiring freeze/job cuts
-soaring utility prices (highest in America according to Doxo)
-New 3.5% excise tax on rental cars
-Vehicle title fee doubled to $200
-Lost IonQ’s quantum computing hub
-Lost FBI headquarters
-Lost Washington Commanders
-Six Flags America closed
-New 3% IT tax
-Vending machine tax 6%
-Vehicle excise tax up to 6.5%
-$5 tire purchase fee
-Sports betting tax hike (15% to 20%)
-Cannabis tax increase (9% to 12%)
-Car title fee increase ($100 to $200)
-3.5% car rental tax
-Fishing license increase ($25.50 to $52)
-Boating and Title Registration Fee ($24 to $70)
-Speed Camera Ticket increases
-Historic car registration changed from 20 years to model year 1999 or older
-Public school enrollment falls 11,322 students (1.3%)