February 20, 2026 Dear Friend: Each President’s Day, the Senate convenes in our historic Senate Chamber, where George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. This tradition maintains Maryland’s status as the oldest State House in continuous operation. …
Continue ReadingFebruary 10, 2026 Maryland Matters By William J. Ford Proposal would use artificial intelligence to expand program statewide, but at least one county is fine managing its own system Not every crisis is an emergency, which is why Del. Lesley …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2026 PRESS RELEASE: Statewide 3-1-1 Senate Hearing TODAY (ANNAPOLIS, MD) Legislation to implement a statewide 3-1-1 system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lighten the load on our 9-1-1 centers will be presented in the Senate …
Continue ReadingJanuary 28, 2026 Politico By Gregory Svirnovski A Maryland Democrat’s attempt at a political comeback may well turn an otherwise staid contest for a blue-leaning seat into one of the most expensive House elections of the year — all for a …
Continue ReadingJanuary 6, 2026 Dear Neighbor: Happy New Year! Here's hoping that 2026 will bring hope, peace, success, good health,... and sanity in these crazy times! I'm writing again to tell you that I goofed in my last email. One of …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD: Senate Bill 962, sponsored by Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D/17)-- and cosponsored by every Democratic Senator-- would create consequences for those involved in the violent, seditious insurrection on January 6, 2021. It makes clear that no …
Continue ReadingFebruary 9, 2026 WYPR By Sarah Petrowic All eyes are on the Maryland Senate as President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) says a proposed Democratic-leaning Congressional map will not make it to the Senate floor for a vote. The new map …
Continue ReadingFebruary 5, 2026 Baltimore Sun By Katharine Wilson A measure that would require special elections be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections to fill Maryland General Assembly vacancies could finally get passed after …
Continue ReadingJanuary 13, 2026 Dear Friend: The 449th Legislative Session begins tomorrow at noon. As always, I am focused on a jam-packed legislative agenda advancing practical, thoughtful policies that reflect the needs of Gaithersburg, Rockville, and the entire state. I submitted …
Continue ReadingObituary published on Legacy.com by Eline Funeral Home - Reisterstown on Jan. 6, 2026. Tracy German Obituary Tracy Elizabeth German, age 43, of Keymar, Maryland passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Tracy was born in Forest Hill, Maryland and was …
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