From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: DR. ANDY HARRIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BUDGET PROPOSAL WASHINGTON, DC: Representative Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s proposed budget for 2018: “The Chesapeake Bay is a treasure, and as a Member of the Appropriations Committee, I am committed to working with […]
Boardman: “I Hope More Democrats Will Support the Hogan-Szeliga Measure and Make Fair Elections a Reality in Maryland”
From Krist Boardman: Surprise! I am supporting Delegate Kathy Szeliga and Governor Larry Hogan in their legislative effort to form a non-partisan commission to address the gerrymandering mess that is in Maryland politics. This comes from a Democrat (me) who is a member of the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (I am not speaking for […]
Harford Municipal FOP Supports Sheriff’s Union Collective Bargaining Bill
From the Harford County Municipal Lodge #128 of the Fraternal Order of Police, Inc. Greetings, I would like to inform the lodge as to todays proceedings at the State House concerning House Bill 1431. HB 1431 is a Bill that was introduced to the State Appropriations committee regarding the petition for collective bargaining between the […]
Del. Glass: “There are so Many Service Animals that are Being Euthanized Every Year. It is Such a Shame”
From Del. Glen Glass: Delegate Glen Glass is proud to announce that he will be introducing two bills this session to give a tax break to those who are adopting cats and dogs. The first bill, HB 1243, gives a tax break up to a thousand dollars, which is to go to veterinary services, to […]
Rep. Harris Supports New Health Care Act; Announces In-Person Availability at Bel Air Office
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: DR. HARRIS: THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT WILL EMPOWER PATIENTS WASHINGTON, DC: On March 7, Dr. Andy Harris released the following statement on the newly released draft of the American Health Care Act: “Obamacare’s many failures are spiraling out of control. For too long, Americans have seen their […]
Sen. Jennings: “What’s Next, We’re Going to Give Students the Right to Opt Out of Gym Class Because They Don’t Like to Run?”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Raising of Corporate Filing Fees Opposed The House of Delegates has introduced the Filing Fee Fairness Act of 2017 (HB 691), a bill that could raise the fee that specified business entities must pay for filing an annual report with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. If passed, this […]
Maryland Officials React to President Trump’s New Immigration Plan/Ban
Rep. Harris Issues Statement on President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris released the following statement regarding President Trump’s latest Executive Order: “I applaud President Trump for doing everything he can to assure that immigrants from countries which are either state sponsors of terrorism, or […]
Del. Szeliga: “With Limited Financial Resources, I Believe Maryland Should Focus on Helping Our Own”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: You Can’t Watch Them Citizens deserve to see what their lawmakers are doing. Today, there was a bill hearing on my bill to require video of the House and Senate floor proceedings. Currently, citizens can only listen to the audio of floor proceedings. With 141 delegates from across our state, it’s […]