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2021

January 11, 2022
In 2022 Session, County Lobbying Group will Support Efforts to Protect Local Officials from Harassment

January 11, 2022 By: Bennett Leckrone Maryland Matters The Maryland …
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December 22, 2021
Maryland Politics 2021 Winners & Losers

December 19, 2021 By: Ryan Miner A Miner Detail Following …
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December 13, 2021
Franchot Is Only Democrat to Skip High-Profile Forum in Vote-Rich Montgomery

December 11, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Washington Post …
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December 6, 2021
Maryland NG911 Commission Releases Fourth & Final Report

December 6, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Maryland Association of Counties …
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December 3, 2021
Maryland moves to advance Next Generation 911

December 3, 2021 By: Kristi King WTOP News Transitioning 911 …
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December 3, 2021
MARYLAND’S GOP LAWMAKERS SAY BIDEN’S DECISION TO IMPOSE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IS HYPOCRITICAL

December 2, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Maryland Reporter President Joe …
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December 2, 2021
‘Tis the Season for Giving: How Nonprofits Benefit

December 2, 2021 By: Emily Maher National Conference of State …
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November 18, 2021
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Receive Flurry of Endorsements

November 16, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Tuesday was …
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October 14, 2021
SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE

October 11, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Read the full article …
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October 12, 2021
SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE

by Bryan Renbaum | Oct 11, 2021| @BryanRenbaum Former Department of Health and …
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October 7, 2021
Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor

By Josh Kurtz | October 5, 2021 | Read full …
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October 6, 2021
Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor

October 5, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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September 23, 2021
Joe Vogel Declares Candidacy for Delegate in District 17

By: Patrick Herron September 20, 2021 Read the full article …
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September 23, 2021
Joe Vogel off and running for District 17 House seat

September 20, 2021 By: Ryan Miner Read the full article …
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September 17, 2021
With four-term delegate not seeking re-election, activist poised to run

September 16, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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September 8, 2021
Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan – What’s Happening MoCo

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September 8, 2021
Facing Primary Challenge Orchestrated by Senator, Gilchrist Opts Out of 2022 Race

September 3, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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September 8, 2021
Officials begin investigating how Ida flooding turned fatal, damaged apartments in Rockville

September 3, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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August 10, 2021
Ahead of Key Votes, Franchot Weighs Policy and Politics on Hogan Highway Plan

August 10, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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July 21, 2021
Looming Vote on Hogan Highway Plan Triggers Campaign-Style Frenzy of Activity

July 20, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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July 20, 2021
POLITICIANS, ACTIVISTS RALLY AGAINST ROAD WIDENING BEFORE CRUCIAL VOTE WEDNESDAY

July 20, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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July 20, 2021
SELLOUT CROWD WATCHES ISRAEL OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM PLAY BETHESDA BIG TRAIN

July 19, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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July 14, 2021
Residents, elected officials oppose I-270 project at hearing

Most speakers criticize toll structure tied to proposal July 13, …
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July 14, 2021
Advocates, Elected Officials Oppose Beltway Toll Rate Plan at Public Hearing

July 12, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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June 2, 2021
The Paradox of Finding a Candidate for Lt. Governor

June 1, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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May 18, 2021
Hogan to Sign State Song Repeal, Expansion of Carryout Liquor Sales

May 18, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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May 14, 2021
In Sharply Worded Letters, Franchot and Kagan Spar Over Progress on 911 Fee Audits

May 14, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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May 10, 2021
Hogan to sign bill eliminating pro-Confederacy Maryland state song

May 6, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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May 10, 2021
AJC Honors Md. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan

April 30, 2021 By: Eric Schucht Read the full article …
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May 3, 2021
Maryland NG911 Commission Set to Reconvene

May 3, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Read the full article …
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April 27, 2021
MARYLAND SEN. KAGAN HONORED FOR ADVOCACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK

April 26, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollak Read the full article …
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April 13, 2021
In Rebuke to Hogan, Maryland Statehouse Passes Ethics Bill

April 13, 2021 By: Eric Cortellessa Read the full article …
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April 8, 2021
Maryland bills aim to make it easier to vote

April 8, 2021 By: Audrey Decker Read the full article …
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April 8, 2021
Md. Legislature Votes to Bolster Unemployment Insurance System

April 8, 2021 By: Jack Hogan Read the full article …
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April 8, 2021
General Assembly Streamlines Emergency Management, Continues Support for NG911

April 8, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Read the full article …
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April 2, 2021
Shore lawmakers split on push to toss Maryland’s Confederate themed state song

April 2, 2021 By: Candice Spector Read the full article …
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April 1, 2021
Senate Panel Takes Up House Absentee Ballot Access Reform

April 1, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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April 1, 2021
US Postman Bernie Egerson Honored by Maryland Senate

April 1, 2021 By: Pat Reber Read the full article …
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March 31, 2021
Senate Gives Final Approval to Early Voting Center Expansion

March 31, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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March 30, 2021
Maryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’

March 30, 2021 By: Scottie Andrew, CNN Read the full …
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March 30, 2021
Bill That Would’ve Granted Adoptees Access to Birth Certificates Fails on Senate Floor

March 30, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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March 29, 2021
Legislators cut the cord on ‘Maryland, My Maryland’ as the state song

March 29, 2021 By: The Associated Press Read the full …
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March 20, 2021
Public records survey highlights unevenness of government tracking, responses

March 20, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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March 20, 2021
General Assembly votes to scrap ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ state’s pro-Confederate official state song

March 20, 2021 By: Bryn Stole Read the full article …
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March 19, 2021
Maryland Senate unanimously votes to repeal state song, “Maryland, My Maryland”

March 19, 2021 By: Amira Hairston Read the full article …
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March 14, 2021
PUBLIC RECORDS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS UNEVENNESS OF GOVERNMENT TRACKING, RESPONSES

March 14, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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March 12, 2021
Bill To Repeal Maryland State Song Advancing In Legislature

March 12, 2021 By: Callan Tansill-Suddath Read the full article …
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March 12, 2021
Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy

March 12, 2021 By: Matt McDonald Read the full article …
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March 12, 2021
Unlike many other states, Maryland’s legislature is moving to make it easier to vote early or by mail

March 12, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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March 5, 2021
MORE ENFORCEMENT POWERS NEEDED IN MARYLAND’S PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT TO MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT

March 5, 2021 By: Lisa Kershner Read the full article …
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March 4, 2021
Maryland Lawmakers Debate Bill to Expand School-Based Telehealth

March 4, 2021 By: Eric Wicklund Read the full article …
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March 3, 2021
Kalman Hettleman: Will the General Assembly Be Able to Hold MSDE More Accountable?

March 3, 2021 By: Guest Commentary Read the full article …
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March 3, 2021
Bill Letting Schools Offer Telehealth Advances

March 3, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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February 26, 2021
Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors of Dirty Doorknob Dread

February 26, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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February 25, 2021
Senate President Seeks to Enhance State Ed. Board to Prepare for Blueprint Reforms

By: Elizabeth Shwe February 25, 2021 Read the full article …
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February 24, 2021
Wes Moore Actively Exploring 2022 Bid for Governor

By: Josh Kurtz February 24, 2021 Read the full article …
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February 18, 2021
To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green

To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green By: …
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February 17, 2021
Recycling market development bill headed for governor’s signature in Maryland

February 17, 2021 By: Megan Quinn Read the full article …
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February 4, 2021
Bill Would Require State Agencies, Local Boards of Elections To Live-Stream Meetings

February 3, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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February 3, 2021
$1.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan, HBCU settlement advance in Maryland Senate

February 3, 2021 By: Madeleine O'Neill Read the full article …
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February 3, 2021
Maryland Senate gives preliminary OK to $1.5B stimulus package

February 3, 2021 By: Holden Wilen Read the full article …
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January 29, 2021
Vaccinating 911 Telecommunicators Is a National Imperative

January 29, 2021 By: John Chiaramonte Read the full article …
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January 25, 2021
Bills To Watch This Session In The Maryland General Assembly

January 22, 2021 By: CBS Baltimore Staff View the full …
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January 25, 2021
Schools in Maryland May Soon Be Teaching Students the Risks of Gambling

January 22, 2021 By: Eva Ivanova Read the full article …
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January 25, 2021
Gambling risks for youth may be taught in Md. high schools

January 21, 2021 By: Patrick Hauf Read the full article …
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January 21, 2021
GAITHERSBURG’S CAVANAUGH BELL FEATURED IN ‘CELEBRATING AMERICA’ INAUGURATION EVENT

January 21, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollock Read the full article …
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January 19, 2021
5 environmental bills to watch during 2021 Maryland Legislative Session

January 19, 2021 By: Julia Rentsch Read the full article …
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January 15, 2021
State Election Officials Recommend More Drop-Off Boxes for Ballots in 2022

January 15, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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January 13, 2021
Maryland legislature gets down to the ‘people’s business’ with less pomp, more reflection on 2021 opening day

January 13, 2021 By: Pamela Wood and Bryn Stole Read …
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January 13, 2021
A Legislative Session Like No Other

January 13, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz, Bennett Leckrone, and Danielle …
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January 13, 2021
Hogan’s Latest Redistricting Gambit: A 9-Member Commission

January 12, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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January 8, 2021
As Fresh Debate Over Repeal of State Song Looms, Several Contenders Emerge to Replace It

January 8, 2021 By: Louis Peck Read the full article …
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2020

December 30, 2020
Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms — December 29, 2020

Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms …
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December 2, 2020
7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries — November 28, 2020

7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries Bell said …
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November 12, 2020
Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? — November 12, 2020

Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? …
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October 29, 2020
EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT — October 26, 2020

EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT …
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October 15, 2020
THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BALLOTS — October 13, 2020

THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS …
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October 14, 2020
Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency to draw criticism for pay and bonuses

Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency …
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October 8, 2020
Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month — October 8, 2020

Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month …
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October 8, 2020
Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes — October 8, 2020

Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes October 8, 2020 By: …
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October 1, 2020
Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1

Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1 September 30, 2020 …
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October 1, 2020
Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on Oct. 1

Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on …
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September 23, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? — September 22, 2020

WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? September 22, …
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September 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam in Maryland — September 21, 2020

Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam …
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September 14, 2020
Preakness won’t play Maryland’s state song, which celebrates Confederacy — September 12, 2020

Preakness won't play Maryland's state song, which celebrates Confederacy September …
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September 4, 2020
911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The Way — September 3, 2020

911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The …
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September 1, 2020
Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then what? — August 31, 2020

Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then …
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September 1, 2020
Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in Md., But Were Afraid to Ask — September 1, 2020

Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in …
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September 1, 2020
Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to Staff Polling Places — August 28, 2020

Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to …
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September 1, 2020
Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog — August 28, 2020

Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog …
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August 27, 2020
Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In Ballot Applications — August 20, 2020

Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In …
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August 25, 2020
When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ — August 21, 2020

When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ …
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August 25, 2020
CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 — August 20, 2020

CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 …
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August 25, 2020
Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland — August 20, 2020

Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland August 20, 2020 …
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August 25, 2020
What the Md. board of elections wants you to know before voting in the upcoming election — August 19, 2020

What the Md. board of elections wants you to know …
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August 19, 2020
Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even been printed yet. — August 19, 2020

Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even …
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August 17, 2020
Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick with choice to vote by mail — August 17, 2020

Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick …
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August 6, 2020
Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan — August 5, 2020

Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan August …
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July 24, 2020
MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS — July 23, 2020

MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL …
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July 21, 2020
COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS — July 20, 2020

COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS July …
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July 9, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Hogan’s Decision Means General Election WON’T Be ‘As Normal As Possible’ – July 9, 2020

July 9, 2020 Guest Commentary Read the full article here. …
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June 30, 2020
This state senator is busier than ever — June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020 By: Cheryl C. Kagan Read the full …
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June 26, 2020
House of Delegates Speaker Jones: Civil War-themed state song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ needs to go

June 23, 2020 By: Pamela Wood and Emily Opilo Read …
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June 23, 2020
Maryland House speaker wants to repeal Civil War-era state song

June 23, 2020 By: Ovetta Wiggins Read the full article …
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June 12, 2020
State to Put Off Implementation of Styrofoam Ban Until Oct. 1

By: Elizabeth Shwe June 12, 2020 View the full story …
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June 5, 2020
Lawmaker Presses State Education Dept. on Telehealth for Students

By Elizabeth Shwe June 5, 2020 View the full story …
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May 31, 2020
This Montgomery County school board race has more candidates, and more conflict, than usual

By Donna St. George Baltimore Sun May 31, 2020 Read …
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May 30, 2020
Four years ago, the primary for Baltimore mayor was plagued by problems. Could it happen again?

By Luke Broadwater and Emily Opilo Baltimore Sun May 30, …
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May 27, 2020
Opinion: Nursing Homes Were Ill-Equipped to Handle Pandemic

By Guest Commentary Maryland Matters May 27, 2020 Read full …
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May 25, 2020
Montgomery Co. Elected Officials Warn Voters About School Board Candidate

By Guest Commentary Maryland Matters May 25, 2020 Read full …
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May 25, 2020
WHO SIGNED THE ANTI-AUSTIN LETTER – AND WHO DID NOT

By Adam Pagnucco Seventh State May 25, 2020 Read full …
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May 16, 2020
‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DIES — May 18, 2020

‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD …
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April 29, 2020
Lawmakers Press Hogan on Rent Relief, Unemployment Equity

By Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters April 29, 2020 Read full …
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April 21, 2020
Lawmakers: Precinct-Level Voting Data Needed to Protect Election Results

By Danielle E. Gaines Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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April 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Vote By Mail? The Devil’s in the Details

By Sen. Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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April 3, 2020
MD Passes Bills to Expand Use of Telemedicine

By Kate Ryan wtopnews April 3, 2020 Read full article …
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April 3, 2020
Voting During A Pandemic: What Maryland Voters Need To Know About Upcoming Elections

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU April 3, 2020 Read full …
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March 31, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Don’t Overlook COVID-19 Impact on Our Democracy

By Senator Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters March 31, 2020 Read …
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February 29, 2020
Tech That Caused Problems During Maryland’s Special Election Will Be Used Again

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU February 29, 2020 Read full …
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February 7, 2020
Maryland drops plan to make largest counties share data with state over wireless network on Election Day

By Kevin Rector Baltimore Sun February 7, 2020 Read the …
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February 7, 2020
State Hits Pause on Controversial Wireless Network to Transmit Voter Information

By Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters February 7, 2020 Read the …
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February 7, 2020
Bill Introduced To Avoid ‘Iowa’-like Glitches In Maryland Primary

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU February 7, 2020 Read the …
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February 5, 2020
Maryland elections officials shut down network to transmit voter data during special primary because of delays

By Kevin Rector Baltimore Sun February 5, 2020 Read the …
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February 5, 2020
Officials to Investigate Problems With New Wireless Networks That Emerged During Tues. Primary

By Danielle Gaines Maryland Matters February 5, 2020 Read the …
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February 4, 2020
Report from Iowa: Md. State Senator at the Caucuses

By Danielle Gaines Maryland Matters February 4, 2020 Read the …
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January 22, 2020
Md. Bill Requires Voter Info for Returning Citizens

By William J. Ford The Washington Informer January 22, 2020 …
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January 20, 2020
Maryland’s New Senate President Represents A Generational Shift

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU January 2020 Read the full …
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January 7, 2020
2020 is the year Maryland will finally help ‘chained’ Jewish women

By Senator Cheryl Kagan Washington Jewish Week January 7, 2020 …
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January 6, 2020
Ensuring That People Can Easily Understand the Ballot Measures They’re Voting On

By Bill Lucia Route Fifty January 6, 2020 Read the …
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2019

January 19, 2022
Lawmakers Press Environment Secretary on Staffing and Enforcement Shortfalls

January 19, 2022 By: Elizabeth Shwe Maryland Matters A new …
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January 11, 2022
Sneak Peek: My 2022 Legislative Agenda

January 10, 2022 Dear Friend: At noon on Wednesday, the …
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January 11, 2022
In 2022 Session, County Lobbying Group will Support Efforts to Protect Local Officials from Harassment

January 11, 2022 By: Bennett Leckrone Maryland Matters The Maryland …
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January 6, 2022
Some Medical Licenses Are Delayed Due to Health Department’s Cyber Attack

January 5, 2022 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters A cyberattack …
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January 6, 2022
Across the Aisle | Bipartisan Effort Powers Launch of Maryland’s NG911 System

January 4, 2022 By: Eric Peterson National Conference of State …
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January 4, 2022
Omicron Scrambles Lawmakers’ Pre-Session Fundraisers

January 3, 2022 By: Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters Due to …
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December 22, 2021
Maryland Politics 2021 Winners & Losers

December 19, 2021 By: Ryan Miner A Miner Detail Following …
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December 13, 2021
Franchot Is Only Democrat to Skip High-Profile Forum in Vote-Rich Montgomery

December 11, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Washington Post …
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December 8, 2021
So Proud

December 8, 2021 Dear Friend: Every time I introduce myself …
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December 6, 2021
Maryland NG911 Commission Releases Fourth & Final Report

December 6, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Maryland Association of Counties …
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December 5, 2021
‘Tis the Special Session Season!

December 5, 2021 Dear Friend: It is hard to believe …
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December 3, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission Releases 4th & Final Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 3, 2021 (ANNAPOLIS, MD) After four years of …
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December 3, 2021
Maryland moves to advance Next Generation 911

December 3, 2021 By: Kristi King WTOP News Transitioning 911 …
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December 3, 2021
MARYLAND’S GOP LAWMAKERS SAY BIDEN’S DECISION TO IMPOSE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IS HYPOCRITICAL

December 2, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Maryland Reporter President Joe …
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December 2, 2021
‘Tis the Season for Giving: How Nonprofits Benefit

December 2, 2021 By: Emily Maher National Conference of State …
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November 18, 2021
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Receive Flurry of Endorsements

November 16, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Tuesday was …
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November 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: KAGAN “KIBBITZES” WITH 8 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR

September 27, 2021 PRESS RELEASE KAGAN "KIBBITZES" WITH 8 …
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November 1, 2021
Lots to Share!!!

November 1, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you are enjoying …
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October 14, 2021
SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE

October 11, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Read the full article …
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October 12, 2021
SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE

by Bryan Renbaum | Oct 11, 2021| @BryanRenbaum Former Department of Health and …
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October 8, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION WILL CONVENE FOR THE LAST TIME

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2021 NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION WILL …
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October 7, 2021
Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor

By Josh Kurtz | October 5, 2021 | Read full …
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October 6, 2021
Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor

October 5, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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October 1, 2021
TODAY: New laws, new leaders, & more!

October 1, 2021 Dear Friend: Did you know that most …
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September 23, 2021
Joe Vogel Declares Candidacy for Delegate in District 17

By: Patrick Herron September 20, 2021 Read the full article …
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September 23, 2021
Joe Vogel off and running for District 17 House seat

September 20, 2021 By: Ryan Miner Read the full article …
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September 22, 2021
SPOTTED: Kagan in the Community!

September 22, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you had a …
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September 17, 2021
With four-term delegate not seeking re-election, activist poised to run

September 16, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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September 8, 2021
Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan – What’s Happening MoCo

This episode of the What’s Happening MoCo podcast features a …
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September 8, 2021
Facing Primary Challenge Orchestrated by Senator, Gilchrist Opts Out of 2022 Race

September 3, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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September 8, 2021
Officials begin investigating how Ida flooding turned fatal, damaged apartments in Rockville

September 3, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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August 10, 2021
Ahead of Key Votes, Franchot Weighs Policy and Politics on Hogan Highway Plan

August 10, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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July 30, 2021
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: National Night Out!

July 30, 2021 Dear Friend: National Night Out Against Crime -- …
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July 29, 2021
Susie Turnbull, Lifelong Community Leader

Susie Turnbull is a well-known and well-respected leader in a …
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July 26, 2021
MGA Letter to Transportation Planning Board 7-20-21
July 22, 2021
MGA Letter to Transportation Planning Board 7/20/2021

Final MGA Letter to TPB 7.2... by Jared
July 21, 2021
Looming Vote on Hogan Highway Plan Triggers Campaign-Style Frenzy of Activity

July 20, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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July 20, 2021
POLITICIANS, ACTIVISTS RALLY AGAINST ROAD WIDENING BEFORE CRUCIAL VOTE WEDNESDAY

July 20, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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July 20, 2021
SELLOUT CROWD WATCHES ISRAEL OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM PLAY BETHESDA BIG TRAIN

July 19, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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July 15, 2021
By the numbers: 270/495, 500, and 100

July 15, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you are …
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July 14, 2021
Sen. Cheryl Kagan Testimony on I-270/495 Project

Transcript of Senator Cheryl Kagan’s testimony to the Maryland Transportation …
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July 14, 2021
Residents, elected officials oppose I-270 project at hearing

Most speakers criticize toll structure tied to proposal July 13, …
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July 14, 2021
Advocates, Elected Officials Oppose Beltway Toll Rate Plan at Public Hearing

July 12, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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June 7, 2021
Franchot Letter From District 17 Re: 270
June 2, 2021
The Paradox of Finding a Candidate for Lt. Governor

June 1, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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May 25, 2021
Remembering… & Enacting Change

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May 18, 2021
Hogan to Sign State Song Repeal, Expansion of Carryout Liquor Sales

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May 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Fee Audits– Correcting the Record

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May 14, 2021
In Sharply Worded Letters, Franchot and Kagan Spar Over Progress on 911 Fee Audits

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May 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Comptroller Franchot Continues to Neglect His Job

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May 10, 2021
Ep. 38 Bart Yablonsky “Dawson’s Market” (5-10-21)
May 10, 2021
Hogan to sign bill eliminating pro-Confederacy Maryland state song

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May 10, 2021
AJC Honors Md. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan

April 30, 2021 By: Eric Schucht Read the full article …
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May 10, 2021
Preparing for an A”May”zing Interim!

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May 4, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Comm Launches 4th & Final Year

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May 3, 2021
Maryland NG911 Commission Set to Reconvene

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April 27, 2021
MARYLAND SEN. KAGAN HONORED FOR ADVOCACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK

April 26, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollak Read the full article …
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April 25, 2021
Hyman Bookbinder Award Program – April 25, 2021

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April 25, 2021
Sen. Kagan Honored with AJC Bookbinder Award – April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021
Winding Down and Vaxx-ing Up!

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April 14, 2021
The Day After…

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April 13, 2021
In Rebuke to Hogan, Maryland Statehouse Passes Ethics Bill

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April 9, 2021
4-3-2-1….

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April 8, 2021
Maryland bills aim to make it easier to vote

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April 8, 2021
Md. Legislature Votes to Bolster Unemployment Insurance System

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April 8, 2021
General Assembly Streamlines Emergency Management, Continues Support for NG911

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April 5, 2021
“Egg-citing” Updates from Annapolis!

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April 2, 2021
Shore lawmakers split on push to toss Maryland’s Confederate themed state song

April 2, 2021 By: Candice Spector Read the full article …
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April 1, 2021
Maryland Bill That Would Give All Adoptees Access To Original Birth Records Fails In Senate

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April 1, 2021
Senate Panel Takes Up House Absentee Ballot Access Reform

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April 1, 2021
US Postman Bernie Egerson Honored by Maryland Senate

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March 31, 2021
Senate Gives Final Approval to Early Voting Center Expansion

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March 31, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: FINALLY Repealing MD’s State Song!

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March 31, 2021
March-ing into the Final Days of Session…

March 26, 2021 Dear Friend: Chag Sameach (or Happy Holidays) …
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March 30, 2021
Maryland Votes To Nix State Song, A Confederate Call To Arms

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March 30, 2021
Maryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’

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March 30, 2021
Bill That Would’ve Granted Adoptees Access to Birth Certificates Fails on Senate Floor

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March 29, 2021
Legislators cut the cord on ‘Maryland, My Maryland’ as the state song

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March 24, 2021
Maryland lawmakers want transparency in government proceedings

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March 22, 2021
A Real Shot in the Arm?

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March 20, 2021
Public records survey highlights unevenness of government tracking, responses

March 20, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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March 20, 2021
General Assembly votes to scrap ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ state’s pro-Confederate official state song

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March 19, 2021
Maryland Senate expected to pass bill to repeal official state song

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March 19, 2021
Maryland Senate unanimously votes to repeal state song, “Maryland, My Maryland”

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March 16, 2021
It’s Time!! Or is it??

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March 14, 2021
PUBLIC RECORDS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS UNEVENNESS OF GOVERNMENT TRACKING, RESPONSES

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March 12, 2021
Bill To Repeal Maryland State Song Advancing In Legislature

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March 12, 2021
Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy

March 12, 2021 By: Matt McDonald Read the full article …
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March 12, 2021
Unlike many other states, Maryland’s legislature is moving to make it easier to vote early or by mail

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March 8, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Time to Repeal MD’s State Song!

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March 8, 2021
Reforming Police & Election Laws

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March 5, 2021
MORE ENFORCEMENT POWERS NEEDED IN MARYLAND’S PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT TO MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT

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March 4, 2021
Maryland Lawmakers Debate Bill to Expand School-Based Telehealth

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March 3, 2021
Kalman Hettleman: Will the General Assembly Be Able to Hold MSDE More Accountable?

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March 3, 2021
Bill Letting Schools Offer Telehealth Advances

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March 1, 2021
Public Health, Police Reform, & Passing the Senate!

February 27, 2021 Dear Friend: With false-positive COVID tests …
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February 26, 2021
Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors of Dirty Doorknob Dread

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February 25, 2021
Senate President Seeks to Enhance State Ed. Board to Prepare for Blueprint Reforms

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February 24, 2021
Wes Moore Actively Exploring 2022 Bid for Governor

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February 23, 2021
Sweeping Climate Bill Passes Senate Committee After Four Voting Sessions

February 23, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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February 22, 2021
Vetoes, Vaccines, & Voting!

February 19, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you're staying …
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February 18, 2021
To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green

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February 17, 2021
Recycling market development bill headed for governor’s signature in Maryland

February 17, 2021 By: Megan Quinn Read the full article …
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February 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Enhancing Election Integrity

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Kagan Introduces Election Reform Package FOR IMMEDIATE …
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February 16, 2021
NG911 Bill Hearings

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February 12, 2021
A Sigh of R.E.L.I.E.F.

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February 10, 2021
AAA: SPARE ME! AAA URGES MOTORISTS NOT TO GET CAUGHT WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE THIS WINTER

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February 5, 2021
The State of Vax, Tax, & Facts

February 5, 2021 Dear Friend: There's a lot of …
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February 4, 2021
Bill Would Require State Agencies, Local Boards of Elections To Live-Stream Meetings

February 3, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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February 3, 2021
$1.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan, HBCU settlement advance in Maryland Senate

February 3, 2021 By: Madeleine O'Neill Read the full article …
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February 3, 2021
Maryland Senate gives preliminary OK to $1.5B stimulus package

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February 1, 2021
Vaccine, Climate, Guns, and more…

January 29, 2021 Dear Friend: Newly elected President Joe …
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January 29, 2021
Vaccinating 911 Telecommunicators Is a National Imperative

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January 25, 2021
Bills To Watch This Session In The Maryland General Assembly

January 22, 2021 By: CBS Baltimore Staff View the full …
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January 25, 2021
Schools in Maryland May Soon Be Teaching Students the Risks of Gambling

January 22, 2021 By: Eva Ivanova Read the full article …
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January 25, 2021
Gambling risks for youth may be taught in Md. high schools

January 21, 2021 By: Patrick Hauf Read the full article …
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January 25, 2021
Justice Has Returned!

January 22, 2021 Dear Friend: What an eventful week! …
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January 21, 2021
GAITHERSBURG’S CAVANAUGH BELL FEATURED IN ‘CELEBRATING AMERICA’ INAUGURATION EVENT

January 21, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollock Read the full article …
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January 19, 2021
5 environmental bills to watch during 2021 Maryland Legislative Session

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January 15, 2021
State Election Officials Recommend More Drop-Off Boxes for Ballots in 2022

January 15, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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January 13, 2021
Maryland legislature gets down to the ‘people’s business’ with less pomp, more reflection on 2021 opening day

January 13, 2021 By: Pamela Wood and Bryn Stole Read …
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January 13, 2021
A Legislative Session Like No Other

January 13, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz, Bennett Leckrone, and Danielle …
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January 13, 2021
Hogan’s Latest Redistricting Gambit: A 9-Member Commission

January 12, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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January 11, 2021
Preview: My 2021 Legislative Agenda

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January 8, 2021
As Fresh Debate Over Repeal of State Song Looms, Several Contenders Emerge to Replace It

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December 30, 2020
Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms — December 29, 2020

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December 30, 2020
Within the Trenches Ep 358 — December 23, 2020

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December 30, 2020
No Place Like Home for the Holidays! — December 22, 2020

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December 21, 2020
Letter to Secretary Shrader – Vaccines for our First, First Responders (12-21-20)

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December 18, 2020
Getting Stuff Done in 2020!! — December 16, 2020

December 16, 2020 Dear Friend: Happy Chanukah (or however …
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December 11, 2020
Lawmakers hold hearing on audit revealing Marylanders were overtaxed millions of dollars — December 8, 2020

Lawmakers hold hearing on audit revealing Marylanders were overtaxed millions …
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December 8, 2020
Noteworthy Nonprofit Legislation – Created by National Council of Nonprofits

Covid Response Legislation Massachusetts Business Interruption Insurance (2020) Did …
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December 2, 2020
7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries — November 28, 2020

7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries Bell said …
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November 30, 2020
Big Train Baseball & Holiday Auction Special (November 29, 2020)
November 30, 2020
So thankful… — November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 Dear Friend: As we prepare for a …
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November 16, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commissioners Finalize 2020 Recommendations

9-1-1 Commissioners Finalize 2020 Recommendations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2020 …
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November 13, 2020
Letter to the Comptroller Regarding 9-1-1 Fee Audits and Response

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November 12, 2020
Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? — November 12, 2020

Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? …
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November 12, 2020
Numbers Don’t Lie! — November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020 Dear Friend: This week's e-mail is …
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October 29, 2020
2020 Sine Die Letter

April 7, 2020 Dear Friend: Last night at midnight, …
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October 29, 2020
Before you vote…or trick or treat! — October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020 Dear Friend: Election Day is around the …
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October 29, 2020
Senator Cheryl Kagan, “The Coronavirus has devastated so many Industries. The reality is that we need Congress and the White House to work together to continue to provide support!” — October 26, 2020

Senator Cheryl Kagan, “The Coronavirus has devastated so many Industries. …
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October 29, 2020
EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT — October 26, 2020

EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT …
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October 26, 2020
Approaching Election Day: Experts & Intimidation — October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 Dear Friend: Early Voting begins on …
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October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission Convenes to Consider Legislative Recommendations

9-1-1 Commission Convenes to Consider Legislative Recommendations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October …
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October 19, 2020
19 Days Until Election Day! — October 15, 2020

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October 15, 2020
THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BALLOTS — October 13, 2020

THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS …
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October 14, 2020
Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency to draw criticism for pay and bonuses

Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency …
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October 8, 2020
Food, Flu Shots, & #FoamFreeMD! — October 7, 2020

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October 8, 2020
Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month — October 8, 2020

Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month …
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October 8, 2020
Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes — October 8, 2020

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October 1, 2020
Letter to DGS Regarding Parking Accessibility Sign — October 1, 2020

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October 1, 2020
Aren’t You Worth $18,000? — October 1, 2020

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October 1, 2020
Maryland’s Foam Ban – September 30, 2020

Maryland's Foam Ban September 30, 2020 By: Cheyenne Corin Watch …
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October 1, 2020
Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1

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October 1, 2020
Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on Oct. 1

Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on …
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September 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Maryland (Finally) Goes #FoamFree!

Maryland (Finally) Goes #FoamFree! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2020 …
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September 24, 2020
Ballots & #FoamBan Coming Soon! — September 24, 2020

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September 23, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? — September 22, 2020

WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? September 22, …
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September 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam in Maryland — September 21, 2020

Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam …
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September 17, 2020
No witty headline… but worth reading just the same! — September 17, 2020

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September 14, 2020
Response From Open Meetings Compliance Board Regarding July 7, 2020 Letter
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Caring for our Community — September 10, 2020

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September 14, 2020
Back to School & Back on Kojo! — September 2, 2020

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September 14, 2020
Preakness won’t play Maryland’s state song, which celebrates Confederacy — September 12, 2020

Preakness won't play Maryland's state song, which celebrates Confederacy September …
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September 10, 2020
#MaskOnMD
September 4, 2020
Rockville Chamber Mix & Mingle 8-19-20

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September 4, 2020
911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The Way — September 3, 2020

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September 1, 2020
Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then what? — August 31, 2020

Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then …
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September 1, 2020
Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in Md., But Were Afraid to Ask — September 1, 2020

Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in …
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September 1, 2020
State Circle: August 28, 2020
September 1, 2020
Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to Staff Polling Places — August 28, 2020

Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to …
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September 1, 2020
Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog — August 28, 2020

Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog …
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August 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Election Foul-Up… Again — August 27, 2020

Election Foul-Up... Again! Annapolis, MD: On July 29th, Senator Cheryl …
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August 27, 2020
Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In Ballot Applications — August 20, 2020

Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In …
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August 27, 2020
Protecting Consumers & Voters… and more! — August 27, 2020

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August 26, 2020
Sen. Kagan Letter to SBE Regarding Curing and Canvassing — August 26, 2020

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August 25, 2020
9-1-1: Texting in MD Begins Today! — August 20, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Maryland Launches Text to 9-1-1 Statewide Today Annapolis, MD: For …
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August 25, 2020
Much to Celebrate! — August 19, 2020

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August 25, 2020
When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ — August 21, 2020

When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ …
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August 25, 2020
CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 — August 20, 2020

CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 …
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August 25, 2020
Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland — August 20, 2020

Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland August 20, 2020 …
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August 25, 2020
What the Md. board of elections wants you to know before voting in the upcoming election — August 19, 2020

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August 25, 2020
STATE SEN. KAGAN OFFERS ADVICE FOR SMOOTH VOTING PROCESS — August 14, 2020

STATE SEN. KAGAN OFFERS ADVICE FOR SMOOTH VOTING PROCESS August …
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August 19, 2020
Sen. Kagan Postage Letter to State Board of Elections Chair — August 14, 2020

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August 19, 2020
Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even been printed yet. — August 19, 2020

Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even …
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August 17, 2020
Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick with choice to vote by mail — August 17, 2020

Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick …
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August 17, 2020
Women (Finally?!) Making Progress… and More! — August 14, 2020

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August 11, 2020
The Politics Hour: August 7, 2020

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August 11, 2020
Joining Kojo with Election Mojo! — August 6, 2020

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August 6, 2020
Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan — August 5, 2020

Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan August …
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July 29, 2020
Safe Travels, Schools, State Song, & More! — July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020 Dear Friend: As I mentioned in …
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July 24, 2020
MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS — July 23, 2020

MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL …
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July 23, 2020
Letter to Open Meetings Compliance Board — July 7, 2020
July 21, 2020
COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS — July 20, 2020

COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS July …
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July 20, 2020
Elections, I-270, Nonprofits, Schools, & More! – July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020 Dear Friend: COVID infection rates and …
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July 20, 2020
Letter to Montgomery County Board of Elections — July 19, 2020
July 15, 2020
9-1-1, Nonprofits, and November Election Problems! – July 9, 2020

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July 15, 2020
Hogan Envisions a More Conventional General Election Voting Process — July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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July 9, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Hogan’s Decision Means General Election WON’T Be ‘As Normal As Possible’ – July 9, 2020

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June 30, 2020
This state senator is busier than ever — June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020 By: Cheryl C. Kagan Read the full …
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June 26, 2020
Conduit Street Podcast: A View From the Senate

June 26, 2020 By: Kevin Kinnally Listen to the Podcast …
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June 26, 2020
House of Delegates Speaker Jones: Civil War-themed state song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ needs to go

June 23, 2020 By: Pamela Wood and Emily Opilo Read …
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June 25, 2020
Tulsa, Telehealth, and the Carl Henn Trail: June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020 Dear Friend: Despite the unexpectedly small …
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June 23, 2020
Maryland House speaker wants to repeal Civil War-era state song

June 23, 2020 By: Ovetta Wiggins Read the full article …
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June 12, 2020
State to Put Off Implementation of Styrofoam Ban Until Oct. 1

By: Elizabeth Shwe June 12, 2020 View the full story …
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June 11, 2020
Conduit Street Podcast: Unemployment, From Every Angle

June 11, 2020 Listen here. On the latest episode of …
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June 10, 2020
Protests & Primary Problems: June 9, 2020

June 9, 2020 Dear Friend: Recent events of police …
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June 5, 2020
Lawmaker Presses State Education Dept. on Telehealth for Students

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June 3, 2020
Letter to Dr. Karen Salmon — June 3, 2020

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June 2, 2020
Mourning George Floyd and Managing Re-Opening June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020 Dear Friend: Primary Election Day is …
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May 31, 2020
This Montgomery County school board race has more candidates, and more conflict, than usual

By Donna St. George Baltimore Sun May 31, 2020 Read …
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May 30, 2020
Four years ago, the primary for Baltimore mayor was plagued by problems. Could it happen again?

By Luke Broadwater and Emily Opilo Baltimore Sun May 30, …
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May 27, 2020
Opinion: Nursing Homes Were Ill-Equipped to Handle Pandemic

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May 25, 2020
Montgomery Co. Elected Officials Warn Voters About School Board Candidate

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May 25, 2020
WHO SIGNED THE ANTI-AUSTIN LETTER – AND WHO DID NOT

By Adam Pagnucco Seventh State May 25, 2020 Read full …
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May 20, 2020
Voting, Voices, & Virtual Celebrations May 20, 2020

May 19, 2020 Dear Friend: Some Maryland counties have …
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May 16, 2020
‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DIES — May 18, 2020

‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD …
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May 14, 2020
Vetoes Amidst the Virus May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 Dear Friend: I hope you were able …
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May 14, 2020
EHEA Hearing Follow Up – State Board of Elections Letter

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May 5, 2020
Democracy, Dining, & Donating May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 Dear Friend: Despite the concerns of health …
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April 29, 2020
Super Star, Safety, Census, & Supplies! April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020 Dear Friend: By now, I suspect …
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April 29, 2020
Nonprofit and Local Government Unemployment Letter to Gov. Hogan– April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
Lawmakers Press Hogan on Rent Relief, Unemployment Equity

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April 24, 2020
What We Got Done! (Part Three) April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020 Dear Friend: We have made it …
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April 21, 2020
Lawmakers: Precinct-Level Voting Data Needed to Protect Election Results

By Danielle E. Gaines Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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April 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Vote By Mail? The Devil’s in the Details

By Sen. Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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April 15, 2020
What We Got Done! (Part Two) April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 Dear Friend: I hope you were …
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April 14, 2020
A Miner Detail Podcast with Ryan Miner

April 14, 2020 Much thanks to State Sen. Cheryl C. …
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April 7, 2020
What We Got Done Done! (Part One) April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020 Dear Friend: Last night at midnight, …
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April 7, 2020
After complaints, Montgomery County to receive a COVID-19 drive-through VEIP testing site

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April 3, 2020
MD Passes Bills to Expand Use of Telemedicine

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April 3, 2020
Voting During A Pandemic: What Maryland Voters Need To Know About Upcoming Elections

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU April 3, 2020 Read full …
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April 1, 2020
Working for You from Home

April 1, 2020 Dear Friend: I hope that you and …
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March 31, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Don’t Overlook COVID-19 Impact on Our Democracy

By Senator Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters March 31, 2020 Read …
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March 30, 2020
FB Live: COVID-19 Testing Site in Montgomery County Mar-30-2020

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March 30, 2020
Marylanders Rush to Retailers, Public Parks After Stay-at-home Order

By Kevin Lewis March 30, 2020 Watch full interview here …
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March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Updates, Resources, and More

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March 19, 2020
A Historic & Uncertain Time…

March 19, 2020 Dear Friend: For the first …
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March 18, 2020
FB Live: Early Adjournment (Sine Die) Mar-18-2020

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March 18, 2020
FB Live: President Ferguson’s Concluding Speech Mar-18-2020

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March 15, 2020
FB Live: Press Conference from Annapolis March-15-2020

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March 13, 2020
FB Live: Week #10 Mar-13-2020

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March 13, 2020
Coronavirus Update

March 13, 2020 Dear Friend: Yesterday, it was …
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March 9, 2020
Press Release: 9-1-1 Omnibus Bill Hearing Tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2020 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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March 6, 2020
FB Live Week #9 Mar-6-2020

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March 6, 2020
Bans, Bonds, & Biden

March 6, 2020 Dear Friend: As we prepare …
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February 29, 2020
Tech That Caused Problems During Maryland’s Special Election Will Be Used Again

By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU February 29, 2020 Read full …
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February 28, 2020
FB Live: Week #8 Feb-28-2020

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February 28, 2020
History, Hearings, and Health

February 28, 2020 Dear Friend: February is Black History …
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February 24, 2020
FB Live: Sen. Van Hollen Visits Feb-24-2020

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February 21, 2020
FB Live: Week #7 Feb-21-2020

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February 21, 2020
45 Done, 45 to Go!

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February 21, 2020
Bill would allow police to test drivers for drugs on spot

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February 21, 2020
Lawmakers considering drugged driving testing technology

By Don Harrison WMAR Baltimore February 21, 2020 Watch news …
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February 19, 2020
Roadside Drug Testing Legislation Proposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2020 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District …
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February 14, 2020
FB Live: Week #6 Feb-14-2020

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February 14, 2020
Valentine’s Day Update from Annapolis!

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February 7, 2020
FB Live: Week #5 Feb-7-2020

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February 7, 2020
From Primaries and Precincts to State of the State

February 7, 2020 Dear Friend: As you may have …
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February 7, 2020
Statement on SBE Decision to Terminate Wireless Router Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2020 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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February 7, 2020
Maryland drops plan to make largest counties share data with state over wireless network on Election Day

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February 7, 2020
State Hits Pause on Controversial Wireless Network to Transmit Voter Information

By Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters February 7, 2020 Read the …
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February 7, 2020
Bill Introduced To Avoid ‘Iowa’-like Glitches In Maryland Primary

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February 5, 2020
Emergency Election Legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2020 Senator Cheryl C. …
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February 5, 2020
Maryland elections officials shut down network to transmit voter data during special primary because of delays

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February 5, 2020
Officials to Investigate Problems With New Wireless Networks That Emerged During Tues. Primary

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February 4, 2020
Report from Iowa: Md. State Senator at the Caucuses

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January 31, 2020
FB Live Week #4 Jan-31-2020

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January 31, 2020
Visitors, Vetoes, and Voting!

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January 24, 2020
FB Live: Week #3 Jan-24-2020

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January 24, 2020
Ballots, Bands, and the Bay!

January 24, 2020 Dear Friend: The 4th and final UnNaugural …
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January 22, 2020
Md. Bill Requires Voter Info for Returning Citizens

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January 20, 2020
Maryland’s New Senate President Represents A Generational Shift

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January 18, 2020
FB Live: UnNuagural Finale 2020

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January 18, 2020
FB Live: UnNaugural Crys Matthews

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January 18, 2020
FB Live UnNaugural for the Causes

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January 17, 2020
FB Live: Week #2 Jan-17-2020

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January 17, 2020
Back to Work: Schools, Safety, and Senators!

January 17, 2020 Dear Friend: The Senate just completed …
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January 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Fourth & FINAL “UnNaugural” Concert!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2020 Contact: Cheryl C. …
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January 10, 2020
FB Live: Week #1 Jan-1-2020

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January 10, 2020
New Session, New Role!

January 10, 2020 Dear Friend: Wednesday marked the beginning …
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January 7, 2020
2020 is the year Maryland will finally help ‘chained’ Jewish women

By Senator Cheryl Kagan Washington Jewish Week January 7, 2020 …
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January 6, 2020
FB Live: Milkshake Event 2020

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January 6, 2020
Fourth & FINAL “UnNaugural” Concert!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2020 Contact: Cheryl C. Kagan Info@UnNaugural.org …
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January 6, 2020
Ensuring That People Can Easily Understand the Ballot Measures They’re Voting On

By Bill Lucia Route Fifty January 6, 2020 Read the …
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December 12, 2019
FB Live: Going Live With Breaking News!

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December 4, 2019
FB Live: Big Excitement and an Important Announcement

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December 1, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: Final 9-1-1 Commission Meeting of 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2019 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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November 27, 2019
Audit: 9-1-1 Fee Collection Needs Better Oversight

Despite Maryland’s complex system for assessing 9-1-1 fees, collection of …
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November 17, 2019
FB Live: Congressman David Trone Event

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October 31, 2019
TEDCO sets timeline to start investing in startups again

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October 24, 2019
FB Live: Big news from Annapolis!

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October 24, 2019
Talking agendas with Cheryl Kagan

At the pickle bar in Silver Spring’s Parkway Deli, Maryland …
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September 19, 2019
Summer Scrapbook 2019

September 19, 2019 Dear Friend: I hope you had …
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September 10, 2019
Styrofoam is set to be banned next year, but UMD hasn’t used it for years

Restaurants in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union have already …
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September 8, 2019
Bob Gallagher wins Maryland League of Conservation Voters’ John V. Kabler Memorial Award

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is pleased to …
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July 28, 2019
Mixed Reviews on Efforts to Make Government More Accessible to Non-English Speakers

An English speaker researching affordable housing in Montgomery County might …
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July 28, 2019
Intense Wordplay in Reno: The North American Scrabble Championships

It’s one of the world’s most iconic board games, known …
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July 20, 2019
T-Mobile has been overcharging Maryland customers for 911 fees, state senator says

A Maryland senator leading a charge to upgrade the state’s …
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June 17, 2019
Following Up On Our Conversation

June 17, 2019 Dear Neighbor: Thank you for attending …
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June 10, 2019
Facebook Live: District 17 Community Meeting June 10, 2019

From the District 17 Community Meeting with Your State Legislators.... After …
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June 5, 2019
Today’s Vote on I-270 & I-495

June 5, 2019 Dear Neighbor: As you may know, …
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June 5, 2019
Facebook Live: A Quick Update on I-270/I-495

Update on I-270/I-495 vote at today's Board of Public Works …
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May 14, 2019
Signed, Sealed… Not Yet Delivered

May 14, 2019 Dear Friend: During the 2019 legislative …
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May 13, 2019
Bill Signing Video #2

Quick update from Annapolis on my 5 bills that were …
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May 1, 2019
Bill Signing Video #1

Back in Annapolis with 2 big updates! https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/368559330426246/
April 30, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: Groundbreaking 9-1-1 Public Safety Bills Signed New Legislation …
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April 30, 2019
Governor Signs MACo’s NG911 Initiative

A Maryland senator leading a charge to upgrade the state’s …
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April 18, 2019
What We Got Done

April 18, 2019 Dear Friend: I am proud to …
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April 9, 2019
We Have Adjourned!

April 9, 2019 Dear Friend: Last night at midnight, …
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April 9, 2019
Weekly Video #14 We Have Adjourned

It's the day after adjournment. Here are some quick wrap-up …
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April 4, 2019
Weekly Video #13

Reporting from Annapolis on the very last Thursday before we …
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April 4, 2019
Tick…Tock…

April 4, 2019 Dear Friend: As we approach adjournment …
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March 28, 2019
The Final Countdown

March 28, 2019 Dear Friend: With less than two …
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March 28, 2019
Weekly Video #12

Update from Annapolis on vetoes, the State budget, widening I-270 …
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March 21, 2019
“March Madness” In Annapolis

March 21, 2019 Dear Friend: This week included "Crossover" …
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March 21, 2019
Weekly Video #11

Here's my weekly update from Annapolis! #MDGA19 https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/265712714152753/
March 15, 2019
Preparing to “Cross Over”

March 15, 2019 Dear Friend: It's an exciting time …
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March 14, 2019
Weekly Video #10

Here's this week's update from Annapolis! #MDGA19 https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/309220419787481/
March 12, 2019
One more month…

March 8, 2019 Dear Friend: The Legislative Session is …
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March 7, 2019
Weekly Video #9

Check out this interview with my constituent and young leader, …
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March 1, 2019
Marching Forward!

March 1, 2019 Dear Friend: The Legislative Session has …
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February 28, 2019
Weekly Video #8

LOTS of exciting news to report this week!! #MDGA19 https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/2503981019673653/ …
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February 28, 2019
Senate advances foam food container ban for final vote; Maryland would be first with a statewide ban

The Maryland Senate has advanced a bill that would ban …
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February 22, 2019
A Safer Maryland!

February 22, 2019 Dear Friend: Although many government offices …
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February 21, 2019
Weekly Video #7

Hot-off-the-press-- great news!
February 14, 2019
Weekly Video #6

Quick insights from Annapolis… a bit early! #MDGA19 https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/393882424516202/
February 14, 2019
Who Should Decide?

February 14, 2019 Dear Friend: Happy Valentine's Day! I …
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February 13, 2019
Maryland lawmakers consider plastic foam ban in restaurants, schools

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland could be the first state to ban …
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February 12, 2019
Ranked Choice Voting Bill Passes First Test in Annapolis

A bill that would give the Montgomery County Council the …
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February 12, 2019
Bill That Could Change How MoCo Votes Advances In MD Legislature

BETHESDA, MD — A bill that could change the way …
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February 10, 2019
Hogan Threatens Referendum Over Post-Labor Day Start

Hogan said the legislation to overturn the post-Labor Day school …
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February 10, 2019
Governor Hogan Doubles Down on Support for School Start Mandate

In his press conference, Hogan cited Democratic politicians who he …
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February 7, 2019
Weekly Video #5

Contrasts, calendars, and conservation! #MDGA19 https://www.facebook.com/CherylCKagan/videos/340889286518654
February 7, 2019
Election Matters…Because Elections Matter

February 7, 2019 Dear Friend: Whether through press stories, …
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February 7, 2019
State Senate Begins Debate to Overturn Hogan’s Executive Order

The state Senate has already begun debate about introducing legislation …
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February 7, 2019
DEBATE CONTINUES OVER POST-LABOR DAY SCHOOL START

Gov. Larry Hogan held a press conference Thursday, pushing back …
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January 31, 2019
Weekly Video #4

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January 31, 2019
Its Cold Outside But…

January 31, 2019 Dear Friend: It has been a …
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January 24, 2019
Weekly Video #3

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January 24, 2019
Schools, Swastika, Shutdown, & Song

January 24, 2019 Dear Friend: President Trump may have forced …
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January 24, 2019
It’s time for Maryland and Virginia to embrace ranked-choice voting

RANKED-CHOICE voting, which allows voters to list candidates in order …
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January 24, 2019
Kirwan briefs lawmakers on report’s education policy and funding recommendations

Lawmakers in Annapolis on Thursday had their first opportunity to …
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January 23, 2019
Lawmakers announce legislation to upgrade Maryland’s 911 system

Lawmakers in Annapolis, Md., announced legislation on Wednesday that will …
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January 23, 2019
Fee hike proposed for Marylanders to pay for costly 911 upgrades

Marylanders’ phone fees could increase to pay for major upgrades …
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January 23, 2019
NextGen 911 would replace Maryland’s antiquated system

The system is 50 years old, and upgrading it could …
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January 22, 2019
Md. writes new avian flu rules to protect poultry from risky markets

In the past decade, Maryland has seen a growth in …
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January 17, 2019
Weekly Video #2

Curious about this week's activities in Annapolis? Here's a brief …
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January 16, 2019
Inaugural & UnNaugural

January 16, 2019 Dear Friend: I hope you are …
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January 16, 2019
Letter to Secretary Rahn on I-270

In the past decade, Maryland has seen a growth in …
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January 15, 2019
Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Reopen the Federal Government

In the past decade, Maryland has seen a growth in …
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January 10, 2019
Weekly Video #1

Thought I would offer a quick inside scoop from the …
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January 10, 2019
Fired Up… Ready to Go!

January 10, 2019 Dear Friend: Yesterday marked the opening …
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January 8, 2019

Legislation would allow 'ranked choice' voting in Baltimore, a new …
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January 8, 2019
Just Days Away!

January 2, 2019 Dear Friend: Happy New Year! I …
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January 7, 2019

Election Reform, Environmental Concerns on the Minds of State Legislators …
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January 6, 2019

Senator Cheryl Kagan - One Person Can Make a Difference …
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December 21, 2018
Happy Holidays… and You’re Invited!

'Tis the season for cherishing all that we hold dear. I …
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December 3, 2018
2018 NG911 Commission Report

LINK TO OFFICIAL REPORT Commission to Advance NG911 Across Maryland …
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December 3, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission to Finalize Recommendations on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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December 3, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: State of Maryland Moves to Update 9-1-1 System

EMBARGOED UNTIL: November 30, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District …
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October 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission Debates Life-Saving Technology Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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October 3, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission Begins Its Work Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2018 Statement …
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October 3, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: GOV. Hogan Should Step Up: Investigate Kavanaugh Complaint

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2018 Statement by …
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September 21, 2018
Gov. Hogan Should Step Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. …
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September 17, 2018
9-1-1 Commission Meeting Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2018 Senator Cheryl C. …
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July 17, 2018
Press Release: Sen. Kagan Speaks About Castlebay Video

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2018 STATEMENT BY SENATOR CHERYL …
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July 17, 2018
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 …
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July 17, 2018
Press Release: Senator Kagan Speaks Out: #MeToo

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2018 Over the course of …
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July 17, 2018
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 …
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July 17, 2018
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 …
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April 18, 2018
2018 Session Wrap-up

My full wrap-up for the 2018 session can be found …
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April 18, 2018
We have adjourned! (April 12, 2018)

April 12, 2018 Dear Friend: After a long, stressful, and …
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April 5, 2018
Tick tock…approaching adjournment (April 4, 2018)

April 4, 2018 Dear Friend: As we approach adjournment on …
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April 5, 2018
11 Days To Go! (March 29, 2018)

March 29, 2018 Dear Friend: Like many of you, I …
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March 23, 2018
This One Hit Close to Home… (March 21, 2018)

March 21, 2018 Dear Friend: I hope you are …
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March 19, 2018
A Whirlwind Week! (March 17, 2018)

St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2018 Dear Friend: It has been …
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March 16, 2018
#ItsTime, right? (March 7, 2018)

March 7, 2018 Dear Friend: Like most women I know, …
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March 1, 2018
Halfway Done! (February 28, 2018)

February 28, 2018 Dear Friend: We're halfway there! Each …
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February 28, 2018
OpEd: 911 texting a good start, but Md. system needs more to protect lives

By Senator Cheryl Kagan February 22, 2018 The Baltimore Sun …
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February 28, 2018
Politics Roundup: Two Candidates in Montgomery County Slide through Filing Deadline Unopposed

February 28, 2018 by Louis Peck and Andrew Metcalf Bethesda …
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February 22, 2018
I Am Persisting! (February 21, 2018)

February 21, 2018 Dear Friend: The Senate began the …
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February 21, 2018
Baltimore set to ban Styrofoam use

February 21, 2018 by Luke Broadwater The Baltimore Sun View …
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February 21, 2018
Debate over international election observers ends in Maryland Senate

February 21, 2018 by Danielle Gaines The Frederick News Post …
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February 20, 2018
9-1-1: The most important government service I hope you’ll never need (February 15, 2018)

February 15, 2018 Dear Friend: I hope you had a …
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February 20, 2018
Third Down & Heading Toward the End Zone! (February 6, 2018)

February 6, 2018 Dear Friend: I hope you enjoyed …
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February 20, 2018
What is the State of our State? (January 30, 2018)

January 30, 2018 Dear Friend: Committees are busy as we …
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February 20, 2018
Amazon, Shutdown, “UnNaugural,” and More… (January 24, 2018)

January 24, 2018 Dear Friend: Now that the pomp …
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February 9, 2018
CONTROVERSIAL STATE SONG MAY FINALLY CHANGE

February 9, 2018 by Suzanne Pollak The Montgomery County Sentinel …
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February 8, 2018
Sen. Kagan scolds state school board veep for disparaging students

February 8, 2018 by Glynis Kazanjian Maryland Reporter View the …
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February 8, 2018
Off to a strong start! (January 18, 2018)

January 18, 2018 On Monday, the Senate reflected on the …
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January 15, 2018
LAWMAKER: METRO CRASH UNDERSCORES NEED FOR DEDICATED FUNDING

January 15, 2018 by Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters View the …
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January 15, 2018
Here’s an idea for infrastructure week: Bring 911 into the 21st century

January 15, 2018 by the Washington Post’s Editorial Board View …
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January 14, 2018
MD., VA. LAWMAKERS TURN SHARP EYE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES

January 14, 2018 by Amanda Iacone Washington’s Top New View …
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January 13, 2018
SENATE COLLOQUY ON TRUMP BECOMES FIGHT OVER PARLIAMENTARY RULES

January 13, 2018 by William F. Zorzi Maryland Matters View …
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January 12, 2018
MARYLAND SENATORS CONDEMN TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION COMMENTS

January 12, 2018 by Brian Witte The Kansas City Star …
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January 12, 2018
IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND’S SENATORS REACT TO TRUMP’S ‘SHITHOLE’ REMARKS

January 12, 2018 Washington’s Top News by Kate Ryan View …
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January 12, 2018
LAWMAKER: AFTER HAITI INSULT, SHE HAD TO TELL HER GRANDDAUGHTERS ‘THAT THEIR MOTHER WAS A WORTHWHILE HUMAN BEING’

January 12, 2018 by Ovetta Wiggins The Washington Post View …
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January 12, 2018
MARYLAND LAWMAKERS, MAYOR PUGH, GOV. HOGAN CONDEMN TRUMP’S COMMENTS ON IMMIGRANTS

January 12, 2018 by Talia Richman Baltimore Sun View the …
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January 12, 2018
And now we begin… (January 12, 2018)

January 12, 2018 Dear Friend: Wednesday marked the opening of …
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January 9, 2018
2018 MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW

January 9, 2018 by Nickolai Sukharev The Sentinel View the …
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January 6, 2018
KAGAN BRIEFS GAITHERSBURG ON LEGISLATURE

January 6, 2018 by Peter Rouleau The Sentinel View the …
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December 20, 2017
My 2018 Plans (Dec. 12, 2017)

December 12, 2017 Dear Friend: As 2018 approaches, I …
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October 3, 2017
Press Release: Hogan Not Complying with “Language Access” Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2017 …
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August 2, 2017
Asbury Village Television Interview (July 25, 2017)

Senator Kagan appeared on Asbury Methodist Village's Asbury View on …
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July 24, 2017
Press Release: Successful Hearing on 9-1-1 Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2017 …
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July 17, 2017
Press Release: Tuesday Hearing on 9-1-1 Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2017 …
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June 8, 2017
Coming soon… Transportation updates, new laws, music, and more! (June 7, 2017)

Dear Friend: While Governor Hogan signed all of my legislation (details …
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May 16, 2017
Exciting Events Coming Soon! (May 16, 2017)

May 16, 2017 Dear Friend: Thanks very much to …
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April 18, 2017
2017 Legislative Wrap-Up (April 18, 2017)

April 18, 2017 Dear Friend: For the third year, …
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April 6, 2017
Tick Tock Toward Adjournment… (April 6, 2017)

April 6, 2017 Dear Friend: In these final hours …
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March 30, 2017
The Home Stretch: Less than 2 weeks to go… (March 30, 2017)

March 30, 2017 Dear Friend: As we approach the …
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March 30, 2017
Exciting News: Prestigious Award & Big Victories! (March 23, 2017)

March 23, 2017 Dear Friend: It is incredibly gratifying …
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March 30, 2017
Staying Busy in Mid-February! (February 17, 2017)

February 17, 2017 Dear Friend: I hope you …
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March 30, 2017
Bringing a ‘Taste of District 17’ to Annapolis (February 2, 2017)

February 2, 2017 Dear Friend: Thanks to everyone who joined …
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March 30, 2017
Consumers, Community, & Crossover! (March 15, 2017)

March 15, 2017 Dear Friend: I hope you stayed warm …
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