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They Promise to Fix Your Electric Bill. They Can’t. Here’s Why

Maryland controls only 20% of the problem. The other 80%? PJM Interconnection—the regional grid operator. We’ve shut down more power plants than we’ve replaced, forcing us to import expensive electricity at rates set by regional markets, not Annapolis politicians.
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Annapolis Alert: What the 2026 Session Means for Delmarva

Your no-nonsense guide to Maryland’s legislative session—budget battles, utility costs, and bills impacting Eastern Shore businesses and families.
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Beyond the Headlines: Accountability, Racism, and Choosing Excellence

$670K stolen over 3 years because systems failed. Racist comments followed. I’m fixing governance and amplifying Black excellence. Here’s how. #DailyAcorn

PJM Is Eating Your Electric Bill: What Maryland Can — and Can’t — Do

Headline breakdown of why Maryland electricity bills have surged: PJM’s capacity auctions, coal plant retirements, a jammed interconnection queue, and exploding data center demand are driving most of the increase while state lawmakers can only directly address a small portion.The episode explains what PJM does, what HB0001 and other Maryland bills can realistically fix, and what requires regional or federal action — plus what to watch during the General Assembly session.

THE ACCOUNTABILITY HOUR: MARYLAND POLITICS UNPACKED

The Maryland General Assembly just opened with a $1.4 billion budget hole and promises of no new taxes. Sound familiar? Last year’s promise delivered $1.6B in new taxes and fees.
Join Shawna Kearsley as she tracks what legislators actually do vs. what they say. No spin. Just accountability. #TheDailyAcorn

Level Up - Focus On The Intangibles

The Invitation: CLAIMING HORSE ENERGY

Claiming horse energy: power with purpose, speed with direction, grace under pressure. Stop tiptoeing. Run toward your open horizons. 🐴✨ #TheDailyAcorn

Peacock’s Crown

A Poem for you. #TheDailyAcorn

Coffee Connect: The $360 Service Call That Changed Everything

So here’s your takeaway:
The next time one of your trucks needs service, ask yourself: “Am I paying for an oil change, or am I paying for an oil change plus 6 hours of crew downtime?”
If the answer makes you uncomfortable, let’s talk. #PohankaCommercial

The Daily Acorn: Are You Leading, or Just Taking a Walk?

“The true measure of leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.”