What's on Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore's mind? WTOP finds out - Thursday, December 01, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 01, 2022 [Web version](   [Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore talks with WTOP as future first family prepares for Annapolis move (and a puppy)]( Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore will be the first Democrat in the governor's mansion in eight years. WTOP's Kate Ryan sat down with him to find out what's on his mind as the transition looms. [READ MORE](   [Hogan raises money amid speculation of White House bid]( “Next year, I'm going to sit down and talk to my family, talk to my friends and determine how I can best serve our great nation,” current Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Agencies must balance the benefits, risks of AI]( Agencies are facing a strategic imperative to use artificial intelligence in their missions. AI and machine learning as well as other emerging technologies are enablers for the workforce to collect, analyze and delivery insights to improve decision making.   [Md. man fought his $100 DC speeding ticket. Now it's easier for others to challenge theirs]( It took three years for John Galbreath's case to make it through the courts. It hinged on whether D.C. can enforce the speed limit in areas where posted signs are blocked by trees or obscured. The city's highest court said it can't. [READ MORE](   [Pilot and rescuers recount perilous plane rescue in Gaithersburg]( Pilot Patrick Merkle tells WTOP it's a miracle that the plane that struck two transmission towers, severing live high voltage wires, hit those lines in a way that didn't ignite the plane. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by WTOP [Get on TOP of Your Health]( WTOP's "Get on TOP of Your Health" series will feature local health care experts and thought leaders from across the DMV, serving up education, awareness, tips and more to help people proactively live healthier. Contact us to join the conversation!   [Fairfax Co. schools failed to offer sufficient education to thousands with disabilities during pandemic]( The findings paint a dire picture of the services offered during the height of the pandemic, and come nearly two months after a two-year review of the county's special education program found that students with disabilities are disproportionately suspended. [READ MORE](   [Judge drops murder charges against mother of 2 missing kids]( Catherine Hoggle won't face murder charges in the 2014 disappearance of her two youngest children, but will remain in a psychiatric hospital. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [What to know about checking, debit cards and free ATMs]( When you're building your budget, every penny counts. So why waste any money when you don't need to? ATM fees are just one place where needless costs can really rack up.   [More than 40 people displaced after apartment blaze in Laurel]( "The fact that the fire was contained to the building it was contained to and the fact that there were no injuries today is a real testament to the mutual aid companies and the training that these groups do." [READ MORE](   [DC Council members discuss housing authority's response to HUD report detailing failures]( Tens of thousands of people languish on waiting lists for affordable D.C. housing and many units that are occupied are in deplorable condition, a report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development finds. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by the Friends of Keith H. Yoo [Foreign governments abusing American freedoms: The time to act is now]( Recent evidence has shown that foreign powers are taking advantage of the freedoms and laws that have protected people in the US to injure or manipulate them for political gain. One victim of such abuse is Keith Yoo, who is being targeted by the South Korean government in an attempt to conceal its corruption and human rights abuses.     [Deadline extended to pay unpaid video tolls in Md. without late fees]( The Maryland Transportation Authority approved a two-week extension that gives drivers until Dec. 14 to pay outstanding toll bills. [READ MORE](   [Podcast: Tips on teaching kids about inflation]( As kids take part in choosing presents for their siblings, friends and family, what's the best way to talk to them about money? Certified financial planner Gregg Murset says it's time to get real. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Optimize Sage Intacct, Costpoint, or Unanet with Cordia]( If you're struggling to work with your out-of-the-box accounting software or are looking to implement Intacct, Costpoint, or Unanet, our accounting and tech experts will deliver hassle-free services. Find out why clients love us. You will too!   [National Christmas Tree lights up the National Mall]( The tradition of the tree lighting started back in 1923. See photos of last night's tree lighting on the Ellipse. 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