PRESS RELEASE: Groundbreaking 9-1-1 Public Safety Bills Signed New Legislation Will Move Maryland to “Next Generation 9-1-1”   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2019    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301-858-3134   (Annapolis, MD) : Earlier today,[...]

PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission to Finalize Recommendations on Monday

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2018    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301/858-3134   9-1-1 Commission to Finalize Recommendations on Monday   (ANNAPOLIS, MD) Public emergencies are in the news again. In the month since Maryland’s 9-1-1[...]

PRESS RELEASE: State of Maryland Moves to Update 9-1-1 System

 EMBARGOED UNTIL: November 30, 2018    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301/858-3134   State of Maryland Moves to Update 9-1-1 System   (ANNAPOLIS, MD) In 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman, and the first cellular network was established.[...]

PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission Begins Its Work Thursday

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2018          Statement by Senator Cheryl C. Kagan   The first phone number that children memorize is 9-1-1, and we all rely on it in times of emergency. Maryland is burdened with outdated[...]

PRESS RELEASE: GOV. Hogan Should Step Up: Investigate Kavanaugh Complaint

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2018        Statement by Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Governor Hogan has the authority to ask the Maryland State Police to investigate the very credible complaint by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford that occurred in our[...]

Press Release: Sen. Kagan Speaks About Castlebay Video

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2018 STATEMENT BY SENATOR CHERYL KAGAN The videotape from Castlebay’s security camera confirms my allegation against lobbyist Gil Genn. Contrary to his three-page denial, the footage clearly shows him placing a hand on my back[...]

Press Release: Hearing for 3 of Sen. Kagan’s 9-1-1 Legislation Scheduled for Tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (301) 858-3134   Hearing for 3 of Sen. Kagan’s 9-1-1 Legislation Scheduled for Tomorrow 5-bill package helps transition MD’s 9-1-1 systems to “NextGen” technology [...]

Press Release: Senator Kagan Speaks Out: #MeToo

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2018 Over the course of my career, I, like most women I know, have experienced some form of sexual harassment. Courageous women all over the country have come forward since last fall to share their stories.[...]

Press Release: Senator Kagan to Propose Five Bills Related to 9-1-1 Issues SB285 to be heard in Finance Committee Tomorrow

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2018      Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301/858-3134 Senator Kagan to Propose Five Bills Related to 9-1-1 Issues SB285 to be heard in Finance Committee Tomorrow   (Annapolis,[...]

Press Release: Senator Kagan’s “Freedom to Serve” Act to be Heard in Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2018      Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301/858-3134   Senator Kagan’s “Freedom to Serve” Act to be Heard in  Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday Allows more veterans to apply for[...]