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MARYLAND MATTERS: Jon Baron Launches Gubernatorial Bid
MARYLAND MATTERS: Jon Baron Launches Gubernatorial Bid
Jon Baron, a nonprofit executive who worked on Capitol Hill for years, officially launched his 2022 gubernatorial campaign Monday.
MARYLAND MATTERS: Face-to-Face Fundraising Returns, With a Heavy Dose of Gubernatorial Campaigning
MARYLAND MATTERS: Face-to-Face Fundraising Returns, With a Heavy Dose of Gubernatorial Campaigning
Baron pledged: “I won’t take a dime of money from corporations or special interests.”
MARYLAND MATTERS: Business Group Knocks Accelerated Minimum Wage Proposal, While Dems Urge Continued Unemployment Benefits
MARYLAND MATTERS: Business Group Knocks Accelerated Minimum Wage Proposal, While Dems Urge Continued Unemployment Benefits
Jon Baron, another Democratic candidate for governor, proposed a “Back to Work Bonus,” which would give unemployed Marylanders who find work a portion of the remaining pandemic unemployment assistance for which they would have been eligible for.
“Slashing benefits is not the answer,” Baron said in a statement. “Now is the time for big, bold ideas and Back to Work Bonuses will cut unemployment and help working families get back on their feet.”
JON’S OP-ED IN THE EDUCATION POST: As Schools Reopen, High-Quality Tutoring Programs Will Make a Difference for Kids in the Early Grades
JON’S OP-ED IN THE EDUCATION POST: As Schools Reopen, High-Quality Tutoring Programs Will Make a Difference for Kids in the Early Grades
As we turn the corner on COVID-19, we must help our kids recover from the terrible disruptions caused by the pandemic. One of the smartest things we can do is provide one-on-one tutoring for students who need it as they return to the classroom.
JON’S OP-ED IN THE BALTIMORE SUN: Research must guide Maryland’s pandemic recovery
JON’S OP-ED IN THE BALTIMORE SUN: Research must guide Maryland’s pandemic recovery
President Biden has pledged to follow the science. He elevated the role of science adviser to a cabinet position, created a task force to review scientific integrity practices in federal agencies and said he will make “evidence-based decisions guided by the best available science and data.” This is the right approach — and it’s the way our state government in Maryland should make decisions, too. We not only need to act on the science to fight COVID, we need research to lead us in every aspect of our collective recovery, from helping those who have lost their jobs to supporting kids who are struggling in school.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEDIA: Bethesda Resident Jon Baron Exploring Bid For Governor
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEDIA: Bethesda Resident Jon Baron Exploring Bid For Governor
Bethesda resident Jon Baron, a former federal official and nonprofit executive, is exploring a run to succeed Gov. Larry Hogan, who will reach his term limit in 2022.
BALTIMORE SUN: Former nonprofit executive from Montgomery County adds name to growing list of Maryland gubernatorial hopefuls
BALTIMORE SUN: Former nonprofit executive from Montgomery County adds name to growing list of Maryland gubernatorial hopefuls
Jon Baron, a former nonprofit executive and federal official from Montgomery County, is weighing a Democratic run for governor of Maryland, joining a sizable and growing list of people jockeying to replace term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan in 2022.
