March 7, 2018 Dear Friend: Like most women I know, I have dealt with incidents of sexual harassment like inappropriate touching in the workplace. After all the national conversation and consequences for powerful men, wouldn't you think that most guys …
Continue ReadingBy Senator Cheryl Kagan February 22, 2018 The Baltimore Sun View the Full Article Here Every child knows what to do in an emergency: They dial 911. But when 911 fails, people die. On April 19, 2006, Kaafee Billah called …
Continue ReadingFebruary 21, 2018 Dear Friend: The Senate began the week with a Presidents' Day address in the historic Senate Chamber. Over the last week, I have been standing up for election security in the State Senate. My bill, SB190, would …
Continue ReadingFebruary 21, 2018 by Danielle Gaines The Frederick News Post View the Full Article Here ANNAPOLIS — The debate over Russian influence on American elections reached fever-pitch in the Maryland Senate on Wednesday, when the Senate president entered the debate …
Continue ReadingFebruary 6, 2018 Dear Friend: I hope you enjoyed the exciting Super Bowl, as I did. It seemed appropriate to use a football analogy today; we're on (or one!) third down and headed toward the end zone (adjournment). There …
Continue ReadingFebruary 28, 2018 Dear Friend: We're halfway there! Each year, the General Assembly meets for a 90-day legislative session. In that time, we consider thousands of bills and evaluate and pass the State budget. The overlay of an election …
Continue ReadingFebruary 28, 2018 by Louis Peck and Andrew Metcalf Bethesda Beat Magazine View the Full Article Here More than 60 public offices—ranging from U.S. senator to school board—will be on the ballot in Montgomery County this year. A flurry of …
Continue ReadingFebruary 21, 2018 by Luke Broadwater The Baltimore Sun View the Full Article Here The Baltimore City Council is poised to forbid city businesses from using polystyrene foam containers for carryout food and drink — a bill that Mayor Catherine …
Continue ReadingFebruary 15, 2018 Dear Friend: I hope you had a happy Valentine's Day, full of special plans with loved ones! As promised, this week's email will focus on the five bills I have introduced to move our State to a …
Continue ReadingJanuary 30, 2018 Dear Friend: Committees are busy as we hold hearings on the hundreds of bills that have already been filed. Two of my proposals are being heard this week. Spotlight: Gov. Hogan's "State of the State" Tomorrow at …
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