Chris Papst
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National award winning investigative journalist. Best selling author of Capital Murder. Just won my 50th Emmy (National+Regional). I’d rather fish/crab/oyster.
Baltimore, MD
Joined June 2010
WATCH: Since 2017, Project Baltimore's been investigating grade changing @BaltCitySchools. The documentary, Learned Helplessness, chronicles all the crazy stuff that's happened over the years; lawsuits, state investigations, calls for the CEO to resign.
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RT @Project_Bmore: In a statement to Project Baltimore, Baltimore City Schools declined to list CEO Dr. Santelises' accomplishments. But ju….
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PART II:. Maryland’s last few months:. -New 3% IT tax.-Vending machine tax 6%.-Vehicle excise tax up to 6.5%.-$5 tire purchase fee.-Sports betting tax hike (15% to 20%).-Cannabis tax increase (9% to 12%).-Car title fee increase ($100 to $200).-3.5% car rental tax. What’s next?.
REVIEW: Maryland’s last few months: . -$1.6 Billion tax hike.-Moody’s credit downgrade.-vehicle emissions/registration fee spike.-state hiring freeze/job cuts.-soaring energy prices.-Lost FBI headquarters.-Lost Washington Commanders.-Six Flags America to close. What did I miss?.
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REVIEW: Maryland’s last few months: . -$1.6 Billion tax hike.-Moody’s credit downgrade.-vehicle emissions/registration fee spike.-state hiring freeze/job cuts.-soaring energy prices.-Lost FBI headquarters.-Lost Washington Commanders.-Six Flags America to close. What did I miss?.
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QUESTION. Baltimore City Schools’ CEO is now in her 10th year. Since 2016, attendance, SAT scores, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, federal test scores have worsened. The district points to some progress. Is the system better or worse since ‘16?. Link.
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Update: THANKS MARYLAND. State vehicle emissions tests, on July 1, increased from $14 to $30. My annual vehicle registration increased from $161.50/year to $191.50/year. I now pay $413 every two years (+22%) for one vehicle. AND Marylanders pay a 47/cent gas tax (7th highest).
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THANKS MARYLAND. I drive a Ram 1500. With Maryland’s new vehicle fee increases, here’s how much it will cost me YEARLY to register my vehicle compared to other states. MD: $191.50.PA: $39.VA: $30.75.DE: $40.WV: $51.50.FL: $45.60. Is it just me, or does this seem excessive?.
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RESULTS. Baltimore City Schools CEO is Maryland’s HIGHEST paid school district leader. And she oversees the state’s LOWEST performing district. During the CEO’s tenure, most student metrics have worsened (SAT scores, dropout rate, attendance, etc). Link.
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IMPORTANT FOLLOW UP… . In 2023, (as Maryland was heading towards its current fiscal crisis and the legislature was focus on restricting gun rights) keep this in mind. The following year, in 2024, many of the new gun laws passed in 2023 were found UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
WHY is Maryland struggling financially?. Remember back in 2023. The legislature's TOP priority (Senate Bill #1) was restricting gun rights-following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. It seems Annapolis was not focused on revenue/spending. Are we now paying the price?.
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WHY is Maryland struggling financially?. Remember back in 2023. The legislature's TOP priority (Senate Bill #1) was restricting gun rights-following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. It seems Annapolis was not focused on revenue/spending. Are we now paying the price?.
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TOUGH TIMES:. This week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, announced a state hiring freeze/buyouts, citing historic fiscal challenges. The state needs to save $121M. This comes AFTER Annapolis raised taxes/fees by $1.6 BILLION earlier this year. Seems it wasn't enough. What's next?.
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167 DAYS: . That’s how long we’ve been waiting on public safety records from the Maryland Judiciary. Records I requested in January. So, I asked @GovWesMoore about it. “We believe that transparency and accountability is important,” he said. Hit link:.
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RT @Project_Bmore: Project Baltimore has been attempting to get public records from the Maryland Judiciary for nearly 6 months. We went to….
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SUCCESS:. A Baltimore County elementary school that, years ago, set out to be among Maryland’s best, has reached its goal. Despite notable challenges, Woodbridge Elementary can now call itself number one in the state. Here’s how they did it. Link:.
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This Baltimore County principal wanted her school to be the best in the state. Now, she can say it is. How did she make Woodbridge Elementary the number one Title 1 school in Maryland? . Here’s a hint…. Full story coming soon.
Lori Phelps has been the principal at Woodbridge Elementary in Baltimore County for 11 years. Her goal has been to build a high-achieving school for the community. Woodbridge is a Title 1 school – meaning many students live in poverty. In Maryland, most Title 1 schools
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FEELING BLESSED. This Emmy from Saturday, marks the 50th (national & regional) of my now 20-year broadcast journalism career. It also marks the 4th consecutive year that I won best Investigative Reporter in the Washington DC region. So many people to thank along the way.
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HONORED: . Another great night for Project Baltimore. FOUR EMMY wins!. To put that feat into perspective… the entire newsrooms of our competitors at WJZ, WBAL and WMAR won a COMBINED 2. Proud of our team and @FOXBaltimore
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QUESTION:. Can Baltimore businessman Ed Hale defeat Wes Moore in next year’s Democratic primary for Maryland Governor?. Moore appears to have hopes for higher office. Even if Hale loses, it’s often considered a bad look for incumbents to be challenged within their own party.
"I don't think the schools are doing a good job for the students today," Ed Hale told Project Baltimore during an interview. The Baltimore businessman plans on running for the democratic nomination for Governor, with education as a key priority. @chrispapst @FOXBaltimore
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160 DAYS AGO, I requested records from the Maryland Judiciary related to public safety. I STILL do not have them. The Judiciary appears to be in violation of its own disclosure rules. I emailed Maryland Chief Justice Matthew Fader asking if this is acceptable. He didn’t respond.
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QUESTION:. On July 1, Marylanders will pay MORE for vehicle emissions tests. Now, it costs $14. It could go to $30. Cars newer than 25 yrs must pass emissions. Many older cars do not. Isn't it the older cars that need emissions tests? Why do we test new cars? They rarely fail.
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The race is on!. Wes Moore appears to have a primary challenger for governor next year. Ed Hale, who owns the Baltimore Blast (pro indoor soccer), wants to improve public education while spending less money-calling the Blueprint, “bad business.”. Link:.
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