Plowing Through PartisanshipIn Annapolis, we have a Republican Governor and Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate. This dynamic can lead to disagreements and frustration. The goal is to find a balance through negotiation and compromise without sacrificing our core …
Continue ReadingWhat an memorable weekend it was as the "Great Blizzard of 2016" hit us hard. I hope you are staying safe. Canceling District 17 Night in AnnapolisUnfortunately, due to the weather, we had to cancel our reception last night. I regret …
Continue ReadingAfter a busy interim, I am preparing for the beginning of the legislative session tomorrow at noon. My staff and I have been hard at work to guarantee that the 2016 session will be successful for Gaithersburg, Rockville, Montgomery County, …
Continue ReadingSome people think that the heat and humidity of a Maryland summer slows things down a bit. That definitely did not happen for me or my staff! We have been very hard at work on behalf of the people of …
Continue ReadingDid you hear the exciting news? Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will allow my "Fertility Parity" bill to become law, which will provide equal coverage for married lesbian couples! In addition, we enacted my Organ Donation Act; provided funding for …
Continue ReadingThings are getting busier here in Annapolis as we begin February. Here are some of the highlights from last week as well as a glimpse at the projects I'm working on now.Welcoming Alan Gross to AnnapolisIt was a pleasure to …
Continue ReadingThe 2016 legislative session started last week. It was fun to return to the whirlwind of the Senate, reconnecting with colleagues. But the celebration didn't last long. Now it's time to get back to work! Honoring Dr. KingAs you know, yesterday …
Continue ReadingOctober 18, 2015Happy Autumn! I hope you had an enjoyable summer. I took a little bit of time off, but I mostly continued to work on behalf of the residents of Rockville and Gaithersburg.2016 Legislative PrioritiesSenator Kagan presented media mogul …
Continue ReadingDear Friends: A year ago today, I won my hotly contested campaign for State Senate. Since then, we have accomplished much together. From increasing Maryland's organ donation rates to mandating fertility parity for married lesbian couples; and from securing much-needed funding …
Continue ReadingAs you may know, I just wrapped up my first session in the Maryland State Senate. Thank you for the honor of serving District 17, Rockville and Gaithersburg. The past 90 days in Annapolis have been busy and filled with …
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