From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: This week my colleagues and I debated Senate Bill 196, which prohibits the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) from requiring proof of gender from applicants for licenses, identification cards or moped operator’s permits, and would allow anyone to change their gender on their new ID’s even if it appears differently […]
Del. Lisanti: New Law Enforcement Disability Benefits and Scholarship Opportunities
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: As we reach the midway point of the Legislative Session, committees including mine, Economic Matters are spending long hours deliberating hundreds of pieces of legislation. For my part, I’ve had hearings on several of my own bills this week including four today. Next week I’ll update you on some of […]
Sen. Cassilly: “Public Scrutiny and Appropriate Punishment are Essential to the Proper Working of Our System of Justice”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, I was disappointed to see the Maryland Senate reject a bill (SB197) this week that would have added the crime of attempted armed carjacking to the list of violent crimes that must be publicly charged in the adult system and not hidden in the secretive juvenile system. Attempted armed […]
Del. Lisanti: Gov. Hogan “Set a Tone of Bipartisan Leadership Which is Certainly Welcomed After Such a Nasty Campaign Season”
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: State of State Address and Raising Awareness This week marked the Governor’s opportunity to deliver his annual State of the State Address to a Joint Session of the House and Senate. It’s always a trilling opportunity to be part of this historic occasion. Governor Hogan seemed to set a tone […]
Boardman: “It is Our Responsibility as the Democratic Central Committee to Get to the Bottom of Why the Two Top Administrators of the County’s Elections Were Suspended”
From Harford County Democratic Central Committee member Christopher Boardman: Harford County Democratic Central Committee member Christopher Boardman walked out of a special meeting held Sunday Feb. 3 in protest of the central committee’s refusal to seek full disclosure over the suspension of Harford County Board of Elections director Kevin Keene and assistant director Dale Livingston […]
Sen. Cassilly: “Crime Flooding Out From Baltimore City Threatens the Entire Region”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, In Governor Hogan’s state of the State address he outlined a strong commitment in five areas that are of particular interest to citizens in Harford County: transportation, education, public safety, opioids, and retirees. Transportation – Harford County has over […]
Harford Sheriff Gahler: “We Will Continue to Enforce the State’s Laws in Regards to Marijuana Possession“
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: A Message from Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler regarding the recent announcement from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney on her choice to ignore Maryland marijuana possession laws: I have had many inquiries concerning the announcement this week by the Baltimore City State’s Attorney regarding how this might impact our local enforcement […]
Del. Lisanti: “A Time to Remember the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and Focus on the Work Ahead”
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: Dear Friends, Monday began with a moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the House Floor by Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes of the Lower Eastern Shore. She spoke on many of the themes that Dr. King shared in his speeches about fighting injustice, and highlighting the many things that […]
