January 25, 2024 Maryland Matters Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain at a meeting of the governor’s cabinet in Carroll County earlier this month. Photo from the Executive Office of the Governor. Now that the Maryland Department of the Environment has …
Continue ReadingJanuary 18, 2024 Dear Friend: January 14 marked 100 days since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. I mourn the lives lost in the ongoing war. There are an estimated 136 hostages-- including American citizens. Today, many of us heard devastating personal stories …
Continue ReadingJanuary 11, 2024 Maryland Matters A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections was arrested by federal authorities this week and charged for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. …
Continue ReadingJanuary 4, 2024 Dear Friend: I hope you are having a happy and healthy start to 2024! The new year is a time for self-reflection and growth, and I wish you all the best. The 446th legislative session is right around the …
Continue ReadingDecember 18, 2023 Montgomery Perspective Senator Cheryl Kagan has filed an Open Meetings Act complaint against the Rockville Board of Supervisors of Elections. In the complaint, she alleges that the board excluded her from an open meeting in violation of …
Continue ReadingJanuary 24, 2024 Maryland Matters Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). Photo by Bryan P. Sears. The leader of the Maryland Senate said Republican appointees to the State Board of Elections will have to answer questions about involvement in the …
Continue ReadingJanuary 13, 2024 Dear Friend: The 90-day legislative session has begun! As always, I am bringing my dedication to the people of Rockville and Gaithersburg-- as well as my commitment to making a difference-- into this new year and new …
Continue ReadingJanuary 11, 2024 Baltimore Sun A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections resigned this week after federal authorities announced his indictment for allegedly participating in the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Carlos Ayala, 52, of Salisbury, …
Continue ReadingDecember 21, 2023 Montgomery Community Media The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its legislative session in Annapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The session will run for 90 days. It is set to end on Monday, April 8. This will be …
Continue ReadingDecember 16, 2023 Maryland Matters ... Skip the shake, pass the Corn The invitations for dozens of last-minute fundraisers that will take place just before the General Assembly session starts on Jan. 10 are going out. State lawmakers, along with …
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