Legislative & Community Updates

January 6, 2025 Dear Friend: Happy New Year! I hope you are staying safe and warm in the snow. Despite the impending political blizzard, may 2025 bring you joy, success, and good health. Wednesday Kick-Off The 447th legislative session begins at noon on January …

Thanksgiving week, 2024 Dear Friend: This is hard to write. As a proud "word nerd," I have been living in the "D" portion of the alphabet-- depressed, despondent, dispirited, deflated, and disillusioned. I had allowed myself to believe that our …

June 27, 2024 Dear Friend: Happy summer! School is done, pools are open, and the sun is blazing! Please stay safe in the heat. Children, the elderly, overweight individuals, and those taking certain medications may be more susceptible to dehydration. …

April 11, 2024 Dear Friend: We made it through Sine Die! The last day of our 90-day session went right up until midnight, and I am exhausted. We passed a series of creative and common sense policy solutions to strengthen …

March 29, 2024 Dear Friend: Before tragedy struck this week, I proudly celebrated Maryland Day and the 390th anniversary of settlers disembarking from the Ark and the Dove. Heartbreaking When I woke up on Tuesday and learned about the devastating collapse of …

December 18, 2024 Dear Friend: In a few short weeks, the Senate will convene for our annual 90-day session. My bills this year address a wide array of issues, from improving public safety to supporting our nonprofits. I "pre-filed" a …

October 29, 2024 Dear Friend: You know this is a HUGE and historic election. I'm sure I don't need to tell you how to get a mail-in ballot. I suspect you are aware of how and when to Early Vote in person. …

May 1, 2024 It's time to VOTE!! Here's information about the ways you can make your voice heard in Maryland's Primary elections... and my recommendation for Senate: Early Voting Early Voting starts TOMORROW and runs Thursday, May 2 - Thursday, …

April 5, 2024 Dear Friend: Our 90-day legislative session adjourns ("Sine Die") at midnight on Monday. My colleagues, staff, and I are gearing up for a long day (and night) of debates and voting. The finish line is getting close, …

March 21, 2024 Dear Friend: It's officially Spring... and there are just 19 days before adjournment! With cherry blossoms blooming, there's activity all around-- including in the General Assembly. "Crossover" was Monday-- the day by which bills must pass the …