June 20, 2023 National Conference of State Legislatures 8 Republican-controlled states so far have cut ties with the multistate consortium, which helps to ensure accurate voter rolls, citing concerns over privacy and transparency. The problem ERIC addresses is that voter …
Continue ReadingSeptember 30, 2022 Montgomery Community Media Saturday marks the start of a new month and the enforcement of numerous new laws in Maryland. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers must move to another lane or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing …
Continue ReadingSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 CBS NEWS BALTIMORE BALTIMORE - Maryland Republican Governor candidate Dan Cox filed an appeal on a judge's ruling that allows mail-in votes to be counted before November's Election Day in Maryland. Cox filed the appeal through an …
Continue ReadingJuly 21, 2022 Washington Post As scrutiny intensified Thursday of closely watched Maryland state and local races that hinge on mail-in ballot results, Montgomery County elections spokesman Gilberto Zelaya had to lay some ground rules. “Lava,” Zelaya said, stepping over …
Continue ReadingFebruary 28, 2022 Montgomery Community Media interview State Senator Cheryl Kagan talks about the diversity of her district and some of the 30 bills she has proposed for the 2022 Maryland State Legislature. Watch the interview with Senator Kagan produced …
Continue ReadingNovember 21, 2022 WTOP Despite being able to start counting mail-in ballots before Election Day, some Maryland elections boards are working right up to and — in come some cases — beyond the Thanksgiving Day holiday to count every last …
Continue ReadingSeptember 29, 2022 Washington Post An appeals panel ruled Thursday against Dan Cox’s effort to stop poll workers from confidentially counting mail-in ballots early, as his political opponents amplified concerns about whether the GOP nominee for Maryland governor will accept …
Continue ReadingRead Sen. Kagan's response to the International Association of Fire Fighters, Aug 25, 2022.
April 23, 2022 Yahoo UK Written by Hilary Hanson Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed a bill into law this week making Maryland the second U.S. state to ban the declawing of cats. “Our beloved kitties, who cannot advocate for themselves, need …
Continue ReadingFeb. 9, 2022 WTOP News A bill to ensure Marylanders get a second chance to sign a mail-in ballot oath, required for their vote to be counted, moved forward in the Senate on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt by Republican …
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