Legislative & Community Updates

June 1, 2022 The Hon. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. Governor of Maryland 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 Dear Governor Hogan: I was surprised and disappointed by your veto of SB163 (and HB862)-- my emergency legislation to ensure that Maryland’s elections run smoothly in 2022 …

April 9, 2022 Dear Friend: As the clock ticks down on the 90-day legislative session, there is much work to be done. We will return to the Senate Floor today (Saturday) for multiple voting sessions, including overrides of Governor Hogan’s vetoes. …

March 25, 2022 Dear Friend: Monday was “Crossover Day,” when bills must have passed one chamber to be guaranteed full consideration. Important bills that passed the Senate include Climate Solutions Now, the Time to Care Act, and bans on ghost guns, toxic PFAS, and Coal Tar chemicals. …

Mar 5, 2022 Dear Friend: An inspiring aspect of this week was watching (nearly) all Americans unite in support of Ukraine. The bipartisan spirit continued at a vigil for Ukraine, when Democrats and Republicans joined to say “Slava Ukraini”-- “Glory to …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2022 ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE Alaska House Labor and Commerce Chairs rally counterparts across the nation in support of Starbucks Workers United JUNEAU – 29 Labor Committee Chairs representing 17 states and the District of Columbia …

April 15, 2022 Dear Friend: Did you know that members of the Senate sponsored 1,022 bills, and the House introduced 1,495 this Session? Read on to learn about what we accomplished! Addressing Marylanders’ Priorities Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022: …

April 1, 2022 Dear Friend: I always "aim" to vote favorably on legislation that will benefit the residents of Gaithersburg and Rockville. This is because you are very “deer" to me. Whether discussing “bucks" in the budget to provide “doe” …

March 17, 2022 Dear Friend: Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you have recovered from losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Savings Time (DST). Have you heard that the Maryland House and the U.S. Senate have each passed legislation to make DST permanent? …

February 26, 2022 Dear Friend: We are halfway through our 90-day session! Many of my bills are moving through the legislative maze; here's a quick overview about the week: Hearing from a President on President's Day! Freeman A. Hrabowski III, …

February 18, 2022 Dear Friend: This week, the Senate resumed in-person committee hearings for the first time since mid-March of 2020. I was thrilled to see so many friends and colleagues throughout the Senate building as they offered testimony on important issues. …