Sam Janesch

@samjanesch

Covering Maryland government + politics, @baltimoresun. Recovering Pennsylvania reporter via @CaucusPA @LancasterOnline @DailyCollegian | [email protected]

Joined August 2011

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Jun 23

Two gaming companies that DC's attorney general said ran an "elaborate scheme" in the district have stepped up their lobbying in Maryland. One secured a mobile sports betting license last year. The other is vying for the next big MD lottery contract. baltimoresun.com/2025/06/23/gam…

samjanesch's tweet card. A pair of gaming companies accused of an “elaborate scheme” in Washington, D.C., are trying to expand in Maryland.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Jun 18

Maryland Del. Chris Bouchat on his plans to run for governor in 2026: “We the people want a governor with white hair, who has faced and overcome the hardships of life, so they have empathy for us as they execute the duties of office on our behalf.” baltimoresun.com/2025/06/18/chr…

samjanesch's tweet card. Del. Chris Bouchat, a Republican from Carroll County who has railed against both Democrats and members of his own party in Annapolis, is gearing up to run for governor next year.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Jun 18

New: Special interests spent $58 million to influence Maryland officials during 2025 legislative session baltimoresun.com/2025/06/18/mar…

samjanesch's tweet card. Companies trying to influence Maryland lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore’s administration during one of the most consequential General Assembly sessions spent $58 million on lobbying to make their mark.…

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Jun 3

Gov. Wes Moore visited 3 South Carolina businesses as part of his economic growth agenda while on an otherwise political trip last week. One CEO said the likelihood of him opening an office in Maryland "definitely went up" after Moore's visit. baltimoresun.com/2025/06/03/gov…

samjanesch's tweet card. Gov. Wes Moore visited three large or fast-growing South Carolina businesses recently in what his office described as a key component of his economic growth agenda.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Jun 1

New: After speeches to hundreds the night before, Wes Moore’s audience in Columbia on Saturday was poolside. The meet + greet with Democratic officials, strategists and business leaders was one of several events fueling speculation about Moore’s future. baltimoresun.com/2025/06/01/gov…

samjanesch's tweet card. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has repeatedly said he’s not running for president, but his latest moves — including meeting with Obama and Biden advisers — indicate a 2028 presidential bid is on the…

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · May 31

COLUMBIA, SC — Gov. Wes Moore rallied the Democratic troops at key political events in this early presidential primary state while insisting he’s not a candidate. baltimoresun.com/2025/05/30/mar…

samjanesch's tweet image. COLUMBIA, SC — Gov. Wes Moore rallied the Democratic troops at key political events in this early presidential primary state while insisting he’s not a candidate.
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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · May 31

In South Carolina, Gov. Wes Moore hits the early presidential primary circuit while insisting the time for urgency is now baltimoresun.com/2025/05/30/mar…

samjanesch's tweet card. Gov. Wes Moore on Friday told a South Carolina crowd of some of the country’s most important Democratic primary voters they need a greater sense of urgency.

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Sam Cohn@samdcohn · May 18

A win for journalism — both the horse and the @baltimoresun's coverage of the Orioles firing manager Brandon Hyde.

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The Baltimore Sun@baltimoresun · May 17

Gov. Wes Moore's Preakness pick is in: American Promise. "I’m going with [American] Promise, even though I know it’s not the favorite,” he said. "But I've learned not to bet against America's Promise." 📹: Sam Janesch, @baltimoresun

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · May 18

.@RepJohnnyO: “Who’s not rooting for journalism these days?” baltimoresun.com/2025/05/17/pre…

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · May 16

Two years ago, Wes Moore started his inauguration day at the Annapolis docks where enslaved Africans arrived. He swore-in with Frederick Douglass' Bible. Today, MD's Black Caucus evoked the docks + Douglass to criticize his veto of a reparations bill. baltimoresun.com/2025/05/16/gov…

samjanesch's tweet card. Gov. Wes Moore vetoed legislation that would have launched a two-year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Black Marylanders.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · May 5

On her "On" podcast today, @karaswisher told Wes Moore she assumes his recent "I'm not running" statements means he's not running, "yet." Moore says it's "delusional" to talk about 2028. His latest steps have attracted some of that attention on himself. baltimoresun.com/2025/05/04/gov…

samjanesch's tweet card. Gov. Wes Moore, who says he is “not running for president” in 2028, will travel later this month for two preeminent political events in South Carolina, a crucial primary state.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Apr 17

SEOUL — Gov. Wes Moore, South Korean president meet during charged moment in world diplomacy and South Korean politics baltimoresun.com/2025/04/16/gov…

samjanesch's tweet card. Gov. Wes Moore met with South Korea’s acting president over breakfast in Seoul on Wednesday. Here’s what we know.

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Apr 15

SEOUL — Good morning from Korea, where @GovWesMoore arrived last night for the second leg of his overseas trade trip. Read and watch more about his thoughts on the trip so far ⬇️

TThe Baltimore Sun@baltimoresun · Apr 15

As Gov. Wes Moore wraps the Japan leg of his trade mission, he’s touting potential deals while voicing frustration over Trump’s shifting tariffs, which he says are sowing global uncertainty. In the traveling sales pitch, Moore and his aides have highlighted a broad menu of…

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Apr 14

The latest from TOKYO —

TThe Baltimore Sun@baltimoresun · Apr 14

On his international trade mission, Gov. Wes Moore’s economic pitch in Tokyo is gaining traction with Japanese tech leaders. With pledges to help navigate FDA regulations to multi-million-dollar investments in quantum computing, state officials aim to position the state as a top…

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Sam Janesch@samjanesch · Apr 12

Moore is on his first major international economic development trip at an extraordinary moment for both his own time as governor and for the new age of U.S. trade relations. baltimoresun.com/2025/04/12/mar…

SSam Janesch@samjanesch · Apr 12

TOKYO — Gov. Wes Moore liked what he saw today when got a close look and a ride on the 311-mph maglev train for the first stop on his weeklong trade mission to Japan and Korea. baltimoresun.com/2025/04/12/wes…

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