February 24, 2025 Maryland Matters Preparations for a possible federal government shutdown continue in Annapolis, but the leader of the Senate warned that state resources to help people affected by the federal budget battle could be in short supply. “We …
Continue ReadingFebruary 21, 2025 Dear Friend: I’m psyched to appear on my favorite radio show, The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, on WAMU today at noon! I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on the “Trump/Musk” Administration's first month and its devastating …
Continue ReadingFebruary 19, 2025 WTOP While testifying on Gov. Wes Moore’s bill on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Maryland State Superintendent Carey Wright was asked if the state is exploring the hiring of federal workers who’ve been let go or may be …
Continue ReadingFebruary 13, 2025 Bethesda Today 40% of Montgomery County’s General Assembly delegation was appointed Montgomery County is represented by 35 legislators in the Maryland General Assembly, making up one of the largest contingencies in the legislature. But 40% of those …
Continue ReadingFebruary 5, 2025 The Baltimore Banner “The trials we now face — both those we inherited and those newly realized — mean that easy decisions are off the table,” Gov. Wes Moore said in his State of the State speech …
Continue ReadingFebruary 24, 2025 Baltimore Sun The uncertainty surrounding the jobs of many federal workers has some Maryland officials recruiting them to work in schools. During a Maryland General Assembly hearing Wednesday, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright was asked about the …
Continue ReadingFebruary 20, 2025 WAMU The Politics Hour On Wednesday night, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he thinks the federal government should take over the District: “I think that we should run it strong, run it with law and order, make …
Continue ReadingFebruary 14, 2025 Dear Friend: Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are planning to spend time with those who bring you joy. Check in on your loved ones, and take care of your own mental health-- we need you well …
Continue ReadingFebruary 7, 2025 Dear Friend: On Groundhog Day this year, "Punxsutawney Phil" predicted six more weeks of Winter, and so far, he seems to be right! Tuning in to the "State of the State" Gov. Wes Moore delivered his third …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2025 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Vice Chair, Education, Energy, Environment (& Elections!) Committee (410) 841-3134 Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (ANNAPOLIS, MD) Senator Cheryl C. Kagan, Vice Chair of the Education, Energy, and the Environmental (EEE) Committee, is sponsoring eleven bills …
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