Zachary A. Peters

business & government (#mdpolitics), Alisondra's husband, recovering regulator, views = mine (unless you want them too)

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Different perspective here — I think the weather forecast might just be the weather forecast.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

This event is about celebrating America’s unmatched greatness after 250 years — which apparently doesn’t sit well with the friendless loser who wrote this bullshit clickbait headline.

Rain or shine, we’re celebrating our great country no matter what. GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addresses questions about his military service #mdpolitics

https://t.co/iJrhiiZ0Cg

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Reported in @nytimes yesterday after the staff meeting:
“The ‘60 Minutes’ staff applauded Mr. Pelley after Mr. Bilton departed.”

[Breaking News @BreakingNews]

BREAKING: CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after he clashed with the show's new executive producer in a heated meeting. https://t.co/yp3DJxOUh1

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

As Platner Faces Controversy in Maine #MESEN, Gov. Janet Mills Notes, ‘I Am Still on the Ballot’

https://t.co/Oyhcml09YA

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

My new RSVP excuse when missing plans: “circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so”

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: President Trump announces he will NOT attend his son Don Jr.'s wedding, saying government matters and his "love for the United States of America" are too important for him to leave the White House during this "important period of time."

"While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so."

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Maryland Democrats Plan to Eliminate State’s Lone #GOP Seat in Time for 2028

#mdpolitics

https://t.co/2n7OXb13Qe

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

OF NOTE & buried in the story… “Maryland law also barred the Senate president from soliciting or receiving campaign donations during the 90-day legislative session” — unelected candidates have no such ban.

#mdpolitics

[The Baltimore Sun @baltimoresun]

Senate President Bill Ferguson was outraised by challenger Bobby LaPin during the pre-primary fundraising period, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday — a development that political observers say could signal early vulnerability for one of Maryland’s most powerful Democrats.

LaPin, a businessman and political newcomer challenging Ferguson in Baltimore City’s District 46 Democratic primary, raised $78,504 between Jan. 15 and May 12, compared with Ferguson’s $54,981 during the same period, according to filings with the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Still, Ferguson holds a commanding financial advantage overall, with about $964,575 in available funds — roughly 16 times more than LaPin.

Maryland law also barred the Senate president from soliciting or receiving campaign donations during the 90-day legislative session.

Read more: https://t.co/6NH7pHwQN4

📸: Baltimore Sun staff

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

@ammarmufasa Without disrespect to the gentleman photographed (I like loafers too), you can tell immediately this is not an Executive Protection member just by the shoes.

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

It's Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. 4 major US House races to watch.

Election 2026: What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries

https://t.co/qd2euBXptP

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Not to “go all Maryland” on everyone, but wanted to formally say that these Old Bay Goldfish are remarkable. And everyone should be snacking on them all Summer.

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

.@GovLarryHogan hoped Republicans would ‘get back to sanity.’ He’s lost faith.

The former governor of Maryland is launching a leadership institute at Washington College and says he's done with seeking political office.

#mdpolitics

https://t.co/TE9HQu2OgV

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

This is unbelievable

[CSPAN @cspan]

"Stay down!"

President Trump and others are evacuated from White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
#WHCD #WHCA #NerdProm

Watch LIVE here: https://t.co/OQnyC97cOI

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

"When the legislature returns next year, 25 [!] familiar faces will have moved on."

Farewells and fights ahead: What’s next for Maryland state lawmakers this election cycle #mdpolitics

https://t.co/eRsL7DOiUC

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

"But as the clock ticked down to the midnight adjournment of the 2026 General Assembly session, chaos erupted in the House with delegates angrily yelling at each other, pointing fingers and accusing leaders of suppressing voices..." #mdpolitics

https://t.co/4UNbsM9T1J

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Rocco’s pizza, again the best pizza in Annapolis. Kudos to House leadership
#mdpolitics

[Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter]

After a pizza break, the House of Delegates is back in session.

They’ll resume debating the Community Trust Act. Many amendments are expected.

“We’re going to have a long night,” says Speaker @PenaMelnykforMD.

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

So how can Augusta National Golf Club afford to sell a chicken sandwich for less than a gallon of gas? Because it remains the only large-scale event venue in America that doesn’t need the money.

More on #TheMasters concession prices ↓

https://t.co/cPMFuILap4

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

How would you live if you knew when you were going to die?

How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying

https://t.co/Lwt8KTXiPw

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Potential 2028 contenders, attending Al Sharpton’s @NationalAction Network Convention this week in New York

Including #PAGOV Josh Shapiro, #MDGOV Wes Moore, and #ILGOV JB Pritzker

https://t.co/lG2whtMFSs

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Remarkable

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Rory McIlroy commissioned this pencil drawing after last year's Masters Tournament.

The artist (@KeeganHall) provided context on Reddit:

• Spent 6+ months working on it
• Estimates 600-800+ total hours
• Worked on it 6-7 days each week
• Uses a Pentel Graphgear mechanical pencil

Hall says this piece was incredibly challenging because so much detail went into such a small area. For context, the original is smaller than 30x22, so each face in the crowd is essentially a quarter of the size of a fingernail.

This is the second piece he has done for Rory.

[Zachary A. Peters @zapeters]

Happy #TheMasters week to all, and a special annual astonishment to the best concessions menu in all of professional sports.

[Fore Play @ForePlayPod]

The official 2026 Masters Food Menu… where inflation does not exist.

It will only cost you $75.75 for one of everything on the menu.