The Prince George's Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a strong 2026, with Alexander Austin advocating for balanced legislation, promoting access to capital, and creating goals to ensure the business community is supported and moving forward.

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Ingrid S. Watson, former District 4 Councilmember, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Prince George's County's Economic Development Corporation, bringing with her decades of public service experience and a commitment to promoting business development and economic opportunity.

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The Prince George's County Council appointed Bowie Mayor Tim Adams to fill the vacant District 4 seat, making him the first council member to serve while using a wheelchair, and former Council member Ingrid Watson to lead the Prince George's Economic Development Corporation.

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Prince George's County leaders and advocates are urging lawmakers and developers to prioritize the needs of the community and the environment when considering the construction of data centers in the area, as more proposals appear in Maryland.

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Derrick Coley, Danielle Hunter and Darrell Odom Sr. have been appointed to serve in the Maryland General Assembly, replacing other elected leaders in higher positions.

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With a goal of increasing affordability and real estate stock, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) has announced his housing agenda for the next legislative session, starting on Jan. 14, including: an end to minimum lot sizes, eliminating parking minimums for transit-oriented development, and promoting mixed-use development. The three bills his administration will support are the […]

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Upper Marlboro elected Charles Colbert as its first African American male mayor, while Maryland Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced new committee assignments and leadership structure for the House of Delegates, including a record number of women serving as committee chairs.

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Wala Blegay was unanimously appointed to fill the at-large vacancy on the Prince George's County Council, following the resignation of former Council member Calvin Hawkins.

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Del. Kevin Harris (D-District 27A) has secured the support of the Democratic Central Committees in Prince George's, Charles, and Calvert counties to join the Maryland Senate, with the backing of Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy and former Sen. Mike Jackson.

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County Councilmember Calvin Hawkins and Del. Jazz Lewis have announced their resignations to take on new leadership roles, leaving two legislative seats vacant and sparking an appointment process to select the next at-large member.

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