Trone Spends Big; AG Warns of Health Insurance Scams

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February 1, 2016 8:13 a.m.

Trone spends $900,000 on ad buy

Total Wine & More co-owner David Trone—the recently announced candidate for the 8th Congressional District seat—spent $900,000 on a 10-day broadcast, cable and radio advertising campaign. [Roll Call]

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Gov. Hogan aims to remove politics from redistricting

Gov. Larry Hogan introduced a bill last week that would create a nonpartisan panel to redraw legislative and congressional districts in the state, but Senate President Mike Miller said the bill isn’t likely to gain legislators’ support. [WBAL TV]

Maryland attorney general warns of health insurance scams

Attorney General Brian Frosh warned state residents that many online sites may appear to be the state’s official health insurance site, but are in fact scams, as the open enrollment for Maryland Health Connection ends this week. [Maryland Attorney General’s office]

Rubin puts out first ad

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Joel Rubin, a Democratic candidate running to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen in the crowded 8th Congressional District, released his first campaign ad focused on women’s health over the weekend. [Joel Rubin for Congress]

Water main break affects traffic in Silver Spring

A 12-inch water main broke around 7 p.m. Sunday on University Boulevard, affecting traffic Monday between Piney Branch Road and Carroll Avenue. [Montgomery Community Media]

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