(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 27, 2023) – Whether it’s protecting the planet or preserving our democracy, it can seem at times that our individual actions fall short against the biggest challenges. Let me tell you why that isn’t true. We tend to overlook that issues like these arise in the first place because of the sum of a lot of individual actions. If one by one, half of us switched to powering our homes and cars with solar and wind energy, emissions and fossil fuel extraction would drop precipitously. It’s the paradox of the aggregate. One of us doing something…

March 26, 2023 Getting Our Work Done in the Maryland General Assembly Welcome Spring! It was a busy week in Annapolis. We worked very hard to meet the deadline to pass bills out of the House of Delegates to ensure they crossed over to the Senate in time for consideration. I’m very proud to lead the House in our work passing bills that invest in our families and our economy, protect reproductive freedom, modernize our benefits to rebuild a strong government, support housing justice, and create a recreational cannabis framework supporting those who were disproportionately harmed by the war on cannabis.…

U.S. Attorneys » District of Columbia (WASHINGTON, DC – March 26, 2023) – Monday, March 6, 2023, marked 26 months since the attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of affirming the presidential election results. The government continues to investigate losses that resulted from the breach of the Capitol, including damage to the Capitol building and grounds, both inside and outside the building. As of October 14, 2022, the approximate losses suffered as a result of the siege at the Capitol totaled $2,881, 360.20.  That amount reflects, among other things, damage to…

(ANNAPOLIS – March 21, 2023) – Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s three legislative priorities have made it through the Senate and House in what is known as Crossover Day, when a bill passes in one chamber and moves to the other, in the Maryland General Assembly. “I am grateful to the Maryland General Assembly for moving our legislative priorities forward on Crossover Day,” Comptroller Brooke Lierman said. “These legislative priorities will help ensure that Maryland’s tax systems are modernized, more equitable, and better positioned to address the needs and concerns of Maryland’s taxpayers. I’d like to thank Senate President Bill Ferguson, Speaker…

“My motto is to add value and provide solutions.” – Craig Thompson (ANNAPOLIS – March 6, 2023) – Craig Thompson, Esq. has just made history. A close friend to Gov. Wes Moore, the first Black governor of the state of Maryland, Thompson was confirmed tonight (43-0) to become the new head of the Maryland Stadium Authority. This is the first time in history a Black has headed this entity. “I am humbled and truly honored to join Governor Moore and the team at MSA, and look forward to working diligently to carry on the tradition of excellence in creating and…

District 10 Night in Annapolis will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  Limited transportation is available. Pre-registration is required.  There are 3 pick-up/drop-off locations.   Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown Maryland – Picking up at 4 pm Baltimore County Public Library – Owings Mills, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland – Picking up at 4:30 pm Sam’s Club – Westview, 5702 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, Maryland – Picking up at 4:00 pm   Space is limited so please RSVP early.   We  look forward to hosting you in Annapolis!

(ANNAPOLIS – March 3, 2023) – Governor Moore delivered the oath of office yesterday in a historic swearing-in ceremony of the Moore-Miller Administration’s cabinet secretaries, marking the most diverse cabinet in the state’s history. Governor Moore was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for the ceremony. “This is a proud day for our administration as we keep our promise to all Marylanders, by ensuring that our government represents the people we serve,” said Governor Moore. “We have built a team of secretaries who are ready to lead and prepared to serve. I am honored to work with them to shape the future…

(BALTIMORE – February 28, 2023) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the release of Baltimore’s first-ever Public Safety Accountability Dashboard (PSAD) alongside Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) Executive Director Shantay Jackson and members of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The Dashboard is a data tool designed to provide greater levels of transparency and allow the public to hold agencies accountable for executing agreed-upon strategies and identifying best practices for measuring the effectiveness of the administration’s public safety efforts. “Evaluation and accountability are central pillars of Baltimore’s Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan because when it comes to public…

(BALTIMORE – February 21, 2023) – Today, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced additional investments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds: a combined $11.7 million to advance digital equity, update the HVAC systems of City libraries, and help build a new library in the Park Heights community. “The Pratt Library System is a pillar in Baltimore and is a vital resource for our residents. During the pandemic, we saw how this institution promptly responded to the needs of our students and residents by supplying free Wi-Fi among other free services – and now we have the opportunity to…

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