The Maryland primary election is just about three months away, and voters, candidates, and election officials need to have certainty about what the Congressional districts look like.
We are not surprised by Judge Wilner’s reasoning in recommending denial of all challenges to the State legislative map.
A new Maryland Congressional map has been drawn in response to Friday’s ruling by the trial court judge.
We’re disappointed by today’s decision, and believe it is not representative of the historic and long-standing legal requirements and precedent which the Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission took seriously when drawing Maryland’s new congressional map.
Marylanders need help now, and we are standing together to provide that assistance by suspending the Maryland gas tax for 30 days.
I appreciate the businesses’ willingness to find common ground and a path forward as we secure a safer “Block.”
This afternoon, members of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) voted to rescind COMAR Regulations 13A.01.07.01-.06, removing the emergency mask mandate in Maryland Public Schools.
The Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) is aware of the vote today by the State Board of Education regarding the mask mandate in Maryland schools.
The legislative process is built on compromise and sometimes an imperfect tool is necessary to get all relevant parties around a shared table.
Today, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones joined members of the Senate and House to announce a legislative package aimed to increase childcare capacity and enrollment throughout the state.
Today, the Senate Democratic Caucus held a press conference to announce a comprehensive package of bills focused on reducing violence and enhancing safety for every Maryland community.
Senate President Ferguson and Delegates Clippinger, Lewis, and Lierman, in partnership with Baltimore Councilman Costello and Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison, have introduced legislation (Senate Bill 222/House bill number forthcoming) to ensure establishments holding a liquor or adult entertainment license within ‘The Block’ cease operations at 10 p.m. each night.
A year ago, Americans witnessed one of the lowest days in our collective history.
This was a very hard morning for the Baltimore Police Department, the City of Baltimore, and the entire State of Maryland when we learned of the senseless shooting attack of an officer in Curtis Bay overnight.