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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Colleen Wright
December 19, 2001
Marketing Communications Account Executive
Telephone: (410) 581-4293
E-mail: colleenwright@mpt.org
MPT. This is bigger than television.
The 416th Maryland General Assembly session begins
and Maryland Public Television is there
OWINGS MILLS, MD: State Circle returns for its 21st season
on Friday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m., bringing the state house to your house.
Join Jeff Salkin, John Aubuchon, Karen Allyn and Mindy Mintz as they bring
you the latest developments in legislative news from Annapolis.
Every Friday Direct Connection State Circle Edition brings you
in-depth analysis of major issues, pending bills and interviews with the
experts - more news from Annapolis during the General Assembly session
than any other Maryland news source. With the recession and budget cutbacks
all over the place State Circle will keep you informed on the important
issues and on the projects which get slashed and cut as legislators work
to balance a much smaller budget.
Some of the issues to be covered during the 2001 session include the all
important issue of redistricting as the governor and legislators redistrict
the state in an attempt to win certain district seats. State Circle
will also have the latest on the race for 2002 governor and the legacy
of the Glendening administration.
State Circle is one of a series of public affairs programs produced
by MPT throughout the year to keep Marylanders informed about the workings
of their state government. Please mark the following dates on your 2001
calendar:
January 16, 12 noon State of the State - Governor Parris N.
Glendening addresses the citizens of Maryland from the State House in
Annapolis. The address is broadcast in its entirety.
April 8, 7:30-8:00 p.m. Direct Connection State Circle Edition
"Sine Die" - Coverage of the close of the session
April 9, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Direct Connection State Circle Edition
"Electronic Town Meeting: Final Grades"
April 12, 7:30-8:00 p.m. Direct Connection State Circle Edition:
"Legislative Wrap-up"
Direct Connection State Circle Edition is an MPT production;
Steve Kremer is producer.
Maryland Public Television is a not-for-profit, state-licensed public
television station which serves the citizens and communities of Maryland
and beyond through a variety of broadcast and nonbroadcast activities.
MPT is a national leader in the production of broadcast programming for
public television. MPT's local/regional television credits include public
affairs, original performance, documentary, and entertainment programs
for the citizens of Maryland.
Beyond broadcast, MPT creates instructional videos, develops training,
and builds Internet sites that serve tens of thousands of students, teachers,
and child-care providers annually. MPT outreach activities, especially
relating to arts, culture, and history, take place in all areas of the
state to further fulfill MPT's mission to engage, enlighten, and entertain.
More information on MPT public affairs programs can be found on MPT's
Web site, mpt.org.
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