March 1, 2024 Dear Friend: Yesterday was Leap Day! As you probably know, this occurs every four years in order to synchronize the astronomical and calendar years. Leap Day provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warmer weather, do something …
Continue ReadingFebruary 20, 2024 Maryland Matters By Edward Fischman The writer is a member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee. For perhaps the first time, activists who have spent years advocating for special elections to fill General Assembly seats are …
Continue ReadingFebruary 16, 2024 Delmarva Now Larry Hogan’s recent decision to run for U.S. Senate comes as a shock to many of the state’s lawmakers — especially Democrats who worked with the former Republican governor and think he wasn’t all that …
Continue ReadingFebruary 14, 2024 Streetsblog New York City Sure, everyone wanted to talk about snow ... except us! So here's today's non-snow media roundup. The snow was the only thing anyone wanted to talk about yesterday, so we'll spare you all …
Continue ReadingFebruary 9, 2024 Dear Friend: On Groundhog Day this year, "Punxsutawney Phil" predicted an early Spring, and so far, he seems to be right! The Senate has debated some controversial issues this week. I am committed to supporting legislation that …
Continue ReadingFebruary 22, 2024 Dear Friend: We are at the midpoint of our 90-day legislative session. My team and I have been super-busy, and we are ready for the fast pace and long hours ahead! Hearings Continue! Yesterday, I presented five of my …
Continue ReadingFebruary 20, 2024 Maryland Matters About 30 members of the legislative women’s caucus — known formally as the Women Legislators of Maryland — gathered earlier this month at a news conference to discuss their priorities for this legislative session. The …
Continue ReadingFebruary 14, 2024 Dear Friend: Happy Valentine's Day! I love representing my neighbors in Gaithersburg and Rockville along with Delegates Ryan Spiegel, Julie Palakovich Carr, and Joe Vogel! Hate Spikes Yesterday, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) released a shocking report on The State …
Continue ReadingFebruary 14, 2024 MoCo360 Del. Foley’s bill draws support from reform advocates; Sen. Kagan says more expansive legislation is likely to be shelved Maryland State Sen. Cheryl Kagan, sits at her desk in the Senate Chamber at the Maryland State …
Continue ReadingFebruary 2, 2024 Dear Friend: What a bummer! The Ravens game was disappointing, but I am doing everything I can in the Senate to avoid disappointment for the causes I champion. "Death with Dignity" Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher (also of …
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