Legislative & Community Updates

March 14, 2025 Dear Friend: As you know, Daylight Saving Time started on Sunday. Safety experts remind us to check/change the batteries on our smoke detectors and household safety devices... Honoring National Heroes On January 6, 2021, courageous police officers …

February 28, 2025 Dear Friend: I’m not mincing words: the “Trump/Musk” Administration is literally dismantling our government. They are carrying out a relentless assault on our democracy and its institutions-- like children having temper tantrums in a room filled with antiques. Today, …

February 14, 2025 Dear Friend: Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are planning to spend time with those who bring you joy. Check in on your loved ones, and take care of your own mental health-- we need you well …

January 30, 2025 Dear Friend: Last night, a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River near National Airport. All 67 people aboard the two aircrafts died as a result of the collision, according to …

January 16, 2025 Dear Friend: The 90-day legislative session has begun! As always, I will bring my dedication to the people of Gaithersburg and Rockville to this session-- as well as my commitment to making a difference. Connecting with Your …

March 7, 2025 Dear Friend: It’s Women’s HERstory Month! Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing the profiles of some inspiring women. But what better way to start the celebration than to congratulate District 17 Del. Julie Palakovich Carr and Rockville Mayor Monique …

February 21, 2025 Dear Friend: I’m psyched to appear on my favorite radio show, The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, on WAMU today at noon! I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on the “Trump/Musk” Administration's first month and its devastating …

February 7, 2025 Dear Friend: On Groundhog Day this year, "Punxsutawney Phil" predicted six more weeks of Winter, and so far, he seems to be right! Tuning in to the "State of the State" Gov. Wes Moore delivered his third …

January 24, 2025 Dear Friend: On Monday, Donald Trump took office, surrounded by billionaires collectively worth over $1.3 trillion-- and accompanied by the wealthiest Cabinet in history. On Day One, he signed Executive Orders eliminating birthright citizenship, ending drug price negotiation, and withdrawing from …

January 15, 2025 Dear Nonprofit leader: I am not only the Senator for Gaithersburg and Rockville-- I am equally proud to be known as the “Senator for the Nonprofit Sector.” This will be a tough year for the Maryland General …