March 21, 2024 Dear Friend: It's officially Spring... and there are just 19 days before adjournment! With cherry blossoms blooming, there's activity all around-- including in the General Assembly. "Crossover" was Monday-- the day by which bills must pass the …
Continue ReadingMarch 19, 2024 Montgomery Magazine The state senator finds solace from politics in promoting contemporary folk music. Article and Photos By Susan C. Ingram State Sen. Cheryl Kagan, center, with musicians Lena and Sanford Markley. On a bright and balmy …
Continue ReadingMarch 8, 2024 Dear Friend: Young Marylanders are the future of our State. I draw inspiration from those who came before me as well as the next generation of our brilliant young leaders. This week, I want to spotlight some …
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 ReadingMarch 20, 2024 The Baltimore Banner The persimmon could become the state fruit of Maryland. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner) The inspiration and advocacy of a 13-year-old from Charles County may mean Maryland soon has a state fruit. The American persimmon …
Continue ReadingMarch 15, 2024 Dear Friend: The General Assembly is Constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget every year-- revenues must equal expenditures. The Senate and House review the budget separately and then meet in a Conference Committee to settle the …
Continue ReadingMarch 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 …
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