Legislative & Community Updates

January 18, 2024 Dear Friend: January 14 marked 100 days since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. I mourn the lives lost in the ongoing war. There are an estimated 136 hostages-- including American citizens. Today, many of us heard devastating personal stories …

January 4, 2024 Dear Friend: I hope you are having a happy and healthy start to 2024! The new year is a time for self-reflection and growth, and I wish you all the best. The 446th legislative session is right around the …

April 15, 2022 Dear Friend: Did you know that members of the Senate sponsored 1,022 bills, and the House introduced 1,495 this Session? Read on to learn about what we accomplished! Addressing Marylanders’ Priorities Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022: …

April 1, 2022 Dear Friend: I always "aim" to vote favorably on legislation that will benefit the residents of Gaithersburg and Rockville. This is because you are very “deer" to me. Whether discussing “bucks" in the budget to provide “doe” …

March 17, 2022 Dear Friend: Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope you have recovered from losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Savings Time (DST). Have you heard that the Maryland House and the U.S. Senate have each passed legislation to make DST permanent? …

January 13, 2024 Dear Friend: The 90-day legislative session has begun! As always, I am bringing my dedication to the people of Rockville and Gaithersburg-- as well as my commitment to making a difference-- into this new year and new …

June 1, 2022 The Hon. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. Governor of Maryland 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 Dear Governor Hogan: I was surprised and disappointed by your veto of SB163 (and HB862)-- my emergency legislation to ensure that Maryland’s elections run smoothly in 2022 …

April 9, 2022 Dear Friend: As the clock ticks down on the 90-day legislative session, there is much work to be done. We will return to the Senate Floor today (Saturday) for multiple voting sessions, including overrides of Governor Hogan’s vetoes. …

March 25, 2022 Dear Friend: Monday was “Crossover Day,” when bills must have passed one chamber to be guaranteed full consideration. Important bills that passed the Senate include Climate Solutions Now, the Time to Care Act, and bans on ghost guns, toxic PFAS, and Coal Tar chemicals. …

Mar 5, 2022 Dear Friend: An inspiring aspect of this week was watching (nearly) all Americans unite in support of Ukraine. The bipartisan spirit continued at a vigil for Ukraine, when Democrats and Republicans joined to say “Slava Ukraini”-- “Glory to …