March 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, …
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 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 ReadingFebruary 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 …
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