Legislative & Community Updates

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …