Wednesday, March 25th, is Maryland Day. It was 381 years ago that two ships-- the Ark and the Dove-- left England to form a new colony on behalf of Lord Baltimore and his investors. The treacherous journey for the two …
Continue ReadingIt looks like Old Man Winter has finally decided to give us a break. I hope this week's update finds you well and enjoying the return of sunshine. Campaigns... and Campaign Finance Reform: After last week's announcement by U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski that she …
Continue ReadingI hope you have been able to stay warm and safe with all the recent snow and frigid temperatures. First, I'd like to remind you to come to our District 17 Night in Annapolis TOMORROW (Monday, February 23rd) at 5:30 …
Continue ReadingThe 90-day legislative session is nearly one-third done, and I thought I'd write with an update. State of the State: Unexpectedly Divisive Last week's highlight (or lowlight) was Governor Larry Hogan's first "State of the State" address before a joint session …
Continue ReadingHappy St. Patrick's Day to all of my Irish (and Irish-for-a-day) friends and neighbors! If you are seeking a delicious way to celebrate, check out my Chief of Staff's favorite Shepherd's Pie recipe. Fiscal Overview Maryland's operating budget is roughly …
Continue Reading[As I prepare to push "send" on this email, Sen. Barbara Mikulski announced her retirement. I wanted to share my admiration and deepest gratitude for her 44 years of service to our state and our country!] We have arrived at …
Continue ReadingThings are really picking up in my committee as well as with the bills I am sponsoring. In the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (EHEA), we have considered legislation including whether to legalize home births with midwives; requiring …
Continue ReadingIt's Monday, the beginning of my third full week of service in the Maryland State Senate on behalf of the residents of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Swearing In New Legislators and A New Governor With 69 new legislators joining the General …
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