Baltimore County

The former House Speaker shattered two glass ceilings.

WYPR's Baltimore County reporter John Lee joins us to size up the county's crowded primary election field, plus key questions facing the council and the General Assembly.

Both are vying for the GOP nomination for the 5th council district seat.

Bill sponsor Patoka accused of pandering for votes.

Debate continues as officials consider proposals that could double council salaries.

Patoka tells Baltimore County FOP he may have to pull the legislation.

A vote on one of the proposals is expected Monday.

The case centers on public records requests for communications tied to a dispute over a development investigation.

Montgomery County is running a Community Choice Aggregation program.

Candidates in other districts are still trying to qualify.