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The board in Maryland House of Delegates shows the April 6 vote to approve a $400 million economic development plan designated for Prince George's County. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland House of Delegates OKs $400M Economic Development Plan

by William J. Ford April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

The Maryland House of Delegates approved a $400 million plan Wednesday to construct sports and entertainment venues in Prince George’s Count

**FILE** Maryland state Del. Jay Walker (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Md. Delegate Jay Walker Charged with Drunk Driving

by William J. Ford March 2, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Del. Jay Walker testifies in favor of state legislation to make financial literacy a requirement for high school graduates. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmaker ‘Not Giving Up’ on Financial Literacy Requirement

by William J. Ford February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

The Prince George's County House Delegation meets Feb. 14 in Annapolis on Feb. 14. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Prince George’s Delegation Recommends More Speed Cameras

by William J. Ford February 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Courtesy of pgcps.org

Education, Local

Md. Lawmakers Propose Financial Literacy Requirement for High Schoolers

by William J. Ford February 13, 2020December 21, 2021

The Potomac High School football team warms up Dec. 7 before Maryland 2A state championship game in Annapolis. (Courtesy of Potomac High School)

Health, Sports, William J. Ford

Delegate Proposes Structured Setting for Football

by William J. Ford January 29, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Del. Jay Walker (right) chats with high school football players alongside former NFL player and Fort Washington native Brian Westbrook during Family Fun Day at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington on July 27. Players from Oxon High, Potomac and Friendly high schools participated in a friendly seven-on-seven competition. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Lawmaker Couple Hosts Community Day in Fort Washington

by William J. Ford July 28, 2019December 21, 2021

The Marijuana Legalization Workgroup holds its first session in Annapolis on June 25. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, William J. Ford

Maryland Seeks to Provide Marijuana Education

by William J. Ford July 2, 2019December 21, 2021

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. House OKs Bill Mandating Physical Activity in Schools

by William J. Ford March 13, 2019October 31, 2020

Maryland Del. Jay Walker (D-District 26) explains a bill that seeks to improve physical activity among elementary school students in Annapolis on Jan. 31. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Phys Ed Pushed as Top Priority in Md. General Assembly

by William J. Ford January 31, 2019October 31, 2020