February 26, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article here. Everyone knows the feeling. You’ve soaped up, scrubbed your hands, dried off, and then … you’ve got to touch a door handle to get out. “No ability to exit …
Continue ReadingBy: Josh Kurtz February 24, 2021 Read the full article here. Wes Moore, the Baltimore born and bred author, anti-poverty advocate and social entrepreneur, is actively contemplating seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2022. Moore earlier this month announced …
Continue ReadingFebruary 19, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you're staying safe and warm during this week's round of winter weather. My staff and I are wrapping up another busy week. Here are some highlights: Moving Forward with Good Policy …
Continue ReadingFebruary 17, 2021 By: Megan Quinn Read the full article here. Dive Brief: A bill to create a state recycling market development program in Maryland has been approved in both the state House and Senate and is headed to Gov. …
Continue ReadingFebruary 16, 2021 Dear 9-1-1 Colleague: I hope you are staying safe in these stressful times. As Chair of the NG911 Commission, I have introduced five bills this legislative session to enhance our emergency services. Below you'll find details about …
Continue ReadingBy: Elizabeth Shwe February 25, 2021 Read the full article here. Maryland lawmakers are trying to strengthen the State Board of Education in preparation for the sweeping education reform plan that is poised to become law next month. Senate President …
Continue ReadingFebruary 23, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article here. The Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee has advanced an omnibus climate action bill that would put Maryland on track towards achieving statewide net-zero emissions by 2045. The …
Continue ReadingTo Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green By: Elizabeth Shwe February 18, 2021 Read the full article here. Some lawmakers are confronting the climate crisis by targeting school buildings, one of the largest energy consumers in local jurisdictions. …
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE: Senator Kagan Introduces Election Reform Package FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2021 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301-858-3134 (ANNAPOLIS, MD) The strength of our election system was tested last year by both the …
Continue ReadingFebruary 12, 2021 Dear Friend: Happy Lunar New Year and (almost) Valentine's Day! It's hard to believe that we're already a third of the way through our legislative session. I hope you remain safe and warm as winter weather …
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