In the days surrounding Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s inauguration, Donald Norris provided insight and analysis as to how the Maryland legislature may work with the new governor. Norris, professor and director of UMBC’s School of Public Policy, also reflected on outgoing Gov. Martin O’Malley’s legacy.

In an NBCWashington.com article, Norris analyzed the relationship between Maryland’s new governor and legislature: “So if Hogan chooses to fight with the Democrats, it’s going to be an ugly four years,” Norris said. “He won’t get anything accomplished. If he can find ground for compromise and cooperation, then I think things will work out pretty well for both sides. We just have to wait and see.”

In an article in the Herald-Mail, Norris discussed outgoing Gov. O’Malley’s handling of the economy: “He balanced the budget in 2007 and corrected the fiscal deficit,” Norris said. “But then the recession hit.” He added, “he is really a data-driven guy.”

Norris was also quoted in two Washington Post articles in which he discussed Gov. Hogan and former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s gubernatorial campaign: “He didn’t have a compelling narrative. He didn’t give people a reason to vote for him,” Norris said.

To read complete coverage of Norris’s analysis, click below:

“A Big Mystery”: What to Expect from New Maryland Gov. Hogan (NBC Washington)
O’Malley defends legacy in helping rural areas (Herald-Mail)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s appeal to “middle ground” could revive state GOP (Washington Post)
Anthony Brown, once a rising star in Maryland politics, returns to private life (Washington Post)
Can Larry Hogan, Maryland legislature cooperate? (Baltimore Business Journal– subscription required)