February Newsletters

  • New Energy Generation, New Legislation, and More.

    - This photo of Maryland’s Chalk Power Plant, retooled and up and running.

    - Brown Out Risk

    - My Interview with MPT and Senator McCray

    - Redistricting

    - Senate Bill 310 (Protects Juveniles), Senate Bill 104 (Reinforces Fair Districts), Senate Bill 309 (Removes a Tax), Senate Bill 382 (Retire in Maryland)

    - Senatorial Scholarship

    - Events

  • DHS Briefing Raises Accountability Concerns

    - Budget Crisis

    - Redistricting

    - Department of Human Services Briefing - SERIOUS AUDIT ISSUES

    - Senate Bill 452 - Historic Vehicles

    - Senate Bill 454 - Safe Schools -

    - Senate Bill 382- Retire in Maryland

    - Property Tax Appraisals - How to appeal; property tax information

    - What is the Public Service Commission? How to make a complaint with your utility company.

  • The State of the State, Energy, and Legislation in Progress

    -The State of the State

    -The legislative process

    -Potomac Sewage Spill

    -The cost of energy broken down and my letter to FERC

    -Energy, housing, and election legislation

    -Senate Bill 454 (SRO Bill)

    -Several bills being heard this week (see my legislation page)

January Newsletters

  • The Budget Bill was Released

    -The Budget

    -Juvenile Crime

    -Gerrymandering

  • Maryland Legislative Session Convenes

    -Expanding programs during the $1.4 BILLION Shortfall just 9 months after raising taxes and fees by $1.6 BILLION.

    -Legislation Proposed that Enhances Transparency

    -Energy Bills to Watch

    -Middle River Armed Robbery- I reached out to DJS Acting Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino to Discuss

    -New Traffic Pattern in Harford on 95

December Newsletters

  • Annapolis Update: Special Session

    -The legislative process behind vetoes and overriding those.

    -Bills that were overridden

  • Glenn L. Martin Visit

    -Striped Bass Season Meeting

    -Changing of Command Ceremony: 175th Maryland Air National Guard

    -Liquor Board Meeting

    -Out and About in Baltimore County

    -Page Breakfast

  • Harford & Baltimore County Holiday Guide

    -Keep an eye out for Santa as our dedicated Firefighters tour the towns.

    -Toy drop off locations

    -Christmas & Chanukah Events

November Newsletters

  • Spending and Affordability Committee Meeting, $1.4 Billion Shortfall

    -The cost of Maryland’s Policies

    -E-Z Pass Reminder- Commuter Plan, Notification System, and Payment Plans.

    -BGE Storage

    -Good Citizen Essay Contest

    -Wellspring of Life Award

    -Out and About in the District

  • Comptroller's Report: Marylanders Leaving, Recession, Taxes, and more

    -Comptroller Report: Marylanders are Leaving, Housing Costs are High, Taxes are High.

    -Moody’s Analytics: Senior Economist projection on recession

    -Taxes- State and Federal

    -Rural Health Transformation Fund- Application Proposal

    -Developmental Disabilities Administration- FYI and letter of support

    -Thank you for MD Military Coalition Legislator of the Year Award

    -Perry Hall 250

  • Veteran's Day Resource Guide

    -Thank you

    -Benefits to Veterans

    -Veteran’s Day Events

    -VFW & American Legion, Info and Support

    -Legislation Passed

October Newsletters

  • E-ZPass, Brandon Shores, & More...

    -E-ZPass Update like how to attach your transponder, how to reduce fees through commuter plans, and updates the department is making under new leadership.

    -Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Court Hearing

    -A Grant Opportunity through Maryland Department of Natural Resources

    -CDL License Training through Baltimore County

    -Begies Trunk or Treat, Fall Foliage, and more.

  • MDOT CTP Meeting and More...

    -Maryland Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Plan Meeting

    -Resources

    -Scholarship Update (MHEC)

    -Days Cove

September Newsletters

  • New Laws: October 1 Effective Date

    New Laws Effective on October 1

  • A-10 Flies Over

    Deactivation of the A-10s, DDA Update, and more...

    -Farewell to the A-10s

    -DDA Update

    -Maryland Small Business Award

    -Energy Update

    -Solar Farm Update

  • Senator testifies against the Days Cove Permit

    Days Cove Landfill, Harford County Detention Center, Key Bridge Rebuild & More!

    -Reflecting on the Tragedy of Political Violence

    -Days Cove Rubble Landfill

    -My Visit to Harford County Detention Center

    -Key Bridge Rebuild- Progress Alert

    -Open Community Needs (vacancy on board, open bid opportunity, new restaurant and Fall Festivals)

  • Mad About Mud, E-ZPass, Traffic Alerts and more...

    -Runoff into the Gunpowder River

    -Labor Day

    -E-ZPass Concerns

    -Remembering 9/11 and the Heroes Who Served

    -Historic Home Owners

August Newsletters

  • Energy and a Variety of Opportunities for Marylanders

    USDA Invasive Species Grant

    Energy updates

    Energy Relief, Savings Tips & Storage Grant

    Military, Job, and Volunteer Opportunities

    And More…

  • Department of Budget and Management Rescinds Transfer

    Thank You First Responders

    DBM Rescinds Transfer

    E-ZPass Update

    Road Work in Harford County

    And more…

    Published on August 7, 2025

July Newsletters

  • Laws Effective July 1, 2025

    New laws

    New taxes and fees

    Fourth of July Events

    And more…

    Published on July 1, 2025

  • My Visit to the Hickey School

    Key Updates from:

    Rebuilding the Key Bridge

    Department of Juvenile Services

    Brandon Shores

    And More…

  • Are We Committing to a Hiring Freeze?

    On Air with Bryan Nehman Show (Hickey School Update)

    Budget Concerns Amid Hiring Freeze

    New Appointments in State Leadership

    Firearm Discharge- Juvenile Crime

    Accountability Bills Republicans Proposed that Didn’t Pass

June Newsletters

The 2025 Legislative Session was plagued by issues surrounding the budget, a lack of real change with Juvenile Crime reform and concerns regarding energy, cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration, and more.