March 21, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Danielle J. Brown Debate delays action on SB 4 as both House and Senate rush to finish work on their bills before ‘crossover’ day Sen. Ron Watson (D-Prince George’s) listens Friday as Sen. Cheryl …
Continue ReadingMarch 17, 2026 The Southern Maryland Chronicle by David M. Higgins II Senate Bill 114 passes Senate unanimously March 13 2026 heads to House for statewide 311 rollout using AI to handle nonemergency inquiries across Maryland including St. Mary’s County. …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — One of Donald Trump’s first actions as President was to pardon hundreds of violent insurrectionists who invaded, desecrated, and attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Many brutally assaulted law enforcement …
Continue ReadingMarch 13, 2026 Dear Friend: We’ve had some wacky weather this week-- 80 degrees followed by a tornado watch and snowflakes! I am writing from Annapolis with an exciting update. March 11th marked “3-1-1 Day,” an annual opportunity to …
Continue ReadingMarch 12, 2026 Maryland Matters By William J. Ford 3-1-1 on 3-11 When she designated Wednesday as 3-1-1 Day, Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery) was not merely referencing the date, March 11. She was referencing the fact that her bill to create …
Continue ReadingMarch 20, 2026 Dear Friend: Of the 1,406 bills introduced in the Senate this session, the most significant is always the State Budget. Unlike Congress, Maryland is required by our Constitution to pass a balanced budget. This week, the Senate …
Continue ReadingMarch 17, 2026 Maryland Matters by William J. Ford Former U.S. Capitol police officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, who defended the Capitol that day, show up to support bill Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery), center, testifies to the Senate Education, …
Continue ReadingMarch 15, 2026 The MoCoShow Give A Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg has surpassed a major milestone, raising more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations since opening its doors in 2023. The club, located at 16143 Shady Grove Rd., opened on January 20, …
Continue ReadingMarch 13, 2026 Baltimore Banner By Adam Willis In these lean times for Maryland government, one stack of cash has become a tempting reserve for Democratic leaders: the state’s only fund dedicated to clean energy. Maryland leaders entered this legislative …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2026 (ANNAPOLIS, MD) Today, March 11 or "3-1-1 Day," the Senate will debate legislation to implement a statewide 3-1-1 system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lighten the load on our 9-1-1 centers. Sen. Cheryl Kagan …
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