From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: UPDATE ON THE 2016 GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIONS We are entering the 5th week of the 2016 Legislative Session. To date, roughly 40% of the record 3400 bill requests have been filed. Below are a few pieces of legislation that have been dropped, as well as other issues that are being […]
Sen. Cassilly: “Gerrymandering has Been Used Very Successfully throughout Our State to Shift the Balance of Political Power”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Dear Harford County Neighbor, Last week, Governor Hogan proposed an amendment to the Maryland Constitution that would fix our state’s broken redistricting process. I strongly support this amendment. It is an important step towards breaking the power of entrenched political interests, and ensuring that Marylanders have a meaningful choice in […]
Del. Szeliga: “As Your Next United States Senator, You Can Count on Me as I Work to Change Washington”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Maryland’s State of the State – #SOTS2016 What a difference a year makes! Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan gave his second State of the State address. I was honored to escort Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford to the floor and have a front row seat to listen as Governor Hogan delivered his speech. […]
Del. Szeliga: “Strongly Encouraging” All Public School Systems in Maryland to Start School after Labor Day”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Transparency & Accountability Do you think we need more transparency in Government? I do. Right now, citizens are able to follow issues and their representatives in Annapolis with a few major exceptions. The only access to the Maryland House and Senate floor sessions are audio. With 141 members of the House […]
Funding for Harford Community College Edgewood Hall Expansion Included in Gov. Hogan’s Capital Budget
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Senator J.B. Jennings is pleased to announce that Governor Hogan has included $592,000 in this year’s capital budget for the renovation and expansion of Edgewood Hall on the campus of Harford County Community College. “We all know how important Harford County Community College is to our community. Governor Hogan’s inclusion […]
Sen. Jennings: Fighting to Override Gov. Hogan Vetoes of Marijuana, Online Booking Tax, Ex-Felon Voting Bills
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Last week the issue front and center for the legislature was the overriding of Governor Hogan’s vetoes. Last session, the legislature passed 692 pieces of legislation. Governor Hogan carefully reviewed all of the legislation and vetoed 197 bills. 191 of these bills were procedural overrides due to the bills being […]
Attorney General Frosh Advisor; Salisbury Mayor Meet with New Harford Democratic Club
From the New Harford Democratic Club: MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES New Harford Democratic Club Minutes of the January 6, 2016 meeting ~ Meeting called to order by President Steve Johnson a 7:04 p.m. ~ President Johnson led the members in the pledge to the flag. ~ President Johnson announced that the featured speaker for the evening, […]
Free Screening of Climate Change Film ‘This Changes Everything’ at Harford Community College
From the League of Women Voters of Harford County: Thursday night 6:30 pm Bel Air Hall at Harford Community College the League of Women Voters with the Harford County Climate Action will be showing THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. It is a film about climate change and what we can do about it. Please join us in […]
