Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 3, 2021 (ANNAPOLIS, MD) After four years of working to upgrade Maryland's 9-1-1 system, the Commission to Advance Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) Across Maryland released its fourth & final annual report with 24 recommendations. Highlights include:   ●      Streamlining access to mental health services …

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2021  NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION WILL CONVENE FOR THE LAST TIME In its final year of updating our emergency systems to save lives, Maryland's Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission is set to meet one last time on …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2021 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Chair, Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (preferred) 301/858-3134   FRANCHOT IGNORING LAW THAT WOULD HELP SAVE LIVES This morning, Sen. Cheryl Kagan sent the following letter to Comptroller …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2021   Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301-858-3134   PRESS RELEASE: FINALLY Repealing MD's State Song! Annapolis, MD:  Maryland’s Confederate-themed State Song contains lyrics that defend slavery; glorify an era of racial …

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Kagan Introduces Election Reform Package FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2021    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301-858-3134   (ANNAPOLIS, MD) The strength of our election system was tested last year by both the …

September 27, 2021   PRESS RELEASE KAGAN "KIBBITZES" WITH 8 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR   A year ago, Senator Cheryl Kagan posted the first episode of her podcast/vlog, "Kibbitzing with Kagan." (“Kibbitz” is Yiddish for “chat.”) To date, she has recorded and …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2021 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Chair, Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (preferred) 301/858-3134   CORRECTING THE RECORD ON 9-1-1 AUDITS Sen. Cheryl Kagan sent a response to Comptroller Peter Franchot's May 13th …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2021    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (preferred) 301/858-3134   NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION LAUNCHES ITS 4th & FINAL YEAR In its closing year of updating 9-1-1 to save lives, Maryland's Next …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2021   Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (preferred) 301-858-3134   PRESS RELEASE: TIME TO REPEAL MARYLAND'S STATE SONG Annapolis, MD:  Maryland’s State Song contains offensive lyrics that defend slavery and glorify an era …

9-1-1 Commissioners Finalize 2020 Recommendations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2020    Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us (preferred) 301/858-3134   Maryland's NG911 Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, November 18th from 11am-3pm. Members will be voting on …