April News

Dear Friends, There are only 7 days left in the 2022 legislative session. We have made significant strides passing the 2023 operating budget and a host of important bills, some of which I describe below. The fate of many of my bills hangs in the balance, but I’m...

Crossover Update!

Dear Friends,   It’s a very busy time of year in the General Assembly! Yesterday, we passed “crossover,” the date by which a bill must pass one house in order to be guaranteed a hearing in the other. Please scroll down to read about my bills that...

Session Update

Dear Friends, It’s been almost two years since the General Assembly has had in-person committee hearings. Tuesday, with three of my bill hearings on the schedule, I had the opportunity to present them in committee rooms before colleagues and with witnesses by my...

Bill Hearings Begin!

Dear Friends, We’ve just completed the second full week of session and committee work has picked up as bills are introduced and scheduled for hearings. In my newsletters I’ll highlight some of the bills I’m introducing and provide links below where...

2022 General Assembly Session Begins!

Dear Friends, Today began the 444th session of the Maryland General Assembly where we will work over the next 90 days, once again, in a challenging public health environment. For the first month our hearings will be virtual, but one benefit of remote hearings is the...

The Summer Scoop

Dear Friends, I hope your summer is off to a smooth start! It’s wonderful to be outside and to reconnect with people; it feels like time is once again measurable. The past 16 months have been challenging for the world, our nation, our state, and our lives. It feels...