April 11, 2025 Dear Friend: As of midnight on Monday, the 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned "Sine Die.” My colleagues agreed that this was one of the most difficult and complicated sessions in eons. Despite the …
Continue ReadingApril 4, 2025 Dear Friend: Our 90-day legislative session adjourns ("Sine Die”) at midnight on Monday. My colleagues, staff, and I are suiting up for a marathon day of debates and votes, using every last moment until the stroke of …
Continue ReadingMarch 27, 2025 Dear Friend: While we cheer on the University of Maryland Women’s and Men’s Basketball Teams (who both just advanced to the "Sweet Sixteen"), we’re experiencing our own “March Madness” in the Senate. With just 12 days left …
Continue ReadingMarch 20, 2025 Dear Friend: We’ve crossed over to the other side! No, I haven’t suddenly become a Republican. “Crossover” marks the point in the legislative session when bills that have passed the Senate move to the House of Delegates-- …
Continue ReadingMarch 7, 2025 Dear Friend: It’s Women’s HERstory Month! Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing the profiles of some inspiring women. But what better way to start the celebration than to congratulate District 17 Del. Julie Palakovich Carr and Rockville Mayor Monique …
Continue ReadingApril 8, 2025 The Baltimore Banner Lawmakers are packing their bags to go back to their regular lives and day jobs after 90 days in session in Annapolis. Gov. Wes Moore is packing his bags for an economic development trip …
Continue ReadingMarch 28, 2025 The Baltimore Banner Maryland lawmakers are working on a plan to give rebates to electric utility customers to blunt the impact of rising bills. But how much might you see? Lawmakers can’t say just yet. Legislation moving …
Continue ReadingMarch 26, 2025 Maryland Matters Amended bill also aims to expedite new power plants, rein in utility spending, end trash burning subsidy Senators on Tuesday rolled a laundry list of energy bills together into one package aimed at reshaping Maryland’s …
Continue ReadingMarch 14, 2025 Dear Friend: As you know, Daylight Saving Time started on Sunday. Safety experts remind us to check/change the batteries on our smoke detectors and household safety devices... Honoring National Heroes On January 6, 2021, courageous police officers …
Continue ReadingFebruary 28, 2025 Dear Friend: I’m not mincing words: the “Trump/Musk” Administration is literally dismantling our government. They are carrying out a relentless assault on our democracy and its institutions-- like children having temper tantrums in a room filled with antiques. Today, …
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