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Maryland sheriffs oppose legislation that would bar counties from participating in federal immigration enforcement [VIDEO]

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony on Thursday on a bill that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials, and local law enforcement leaders are speaking out against the measure. House Bill 1222, introduced by Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s), would effectively end the 287(g) program, which allows Immigration and […]

Former Maryland legislative aide pleads guilty to scholarship fund theft

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A former legislative aide in the Maryland State Senate pleaded guilty to felony theft scheme on Wednesday for stealing legislative scholarship funds, according to Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III. Esther Dikongue used her position to allocate scholarship funds to herself without authorization from the Senator she worked for. The funds are intended to support Maryland students attending […]

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Maryland budget deal reached

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers have reached an agreement on a framework for the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, Governor Wes Moore announced on Thursday. The budget framework eliminates a $3.3 billion structural deficit and creates a positive cash balance, according to a statement from the governor’s office. “As dysfunction and chaos unfold in Washington, here in Maryland, we’ve been moving in […]

NOW YOU KNOW: HB 1554 – A Tax Too Far for Maryland’s Businesses, Families, and Retirees

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]

Senator J.B. Jennings proposes legislation to enhance flexibility, alter provisions of reserve funds

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]

Senator Jennings advocates on behalf of Development Disabilities Administration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings addressed a packed room of family members and advocates at a breakfast in Annapolis, marking Maryland Developmental Disabilities Day. Speaking to hundreds of attendees from across the state, he emphasized the critical need to protect funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which provides vital services such as daily living assistance, occupational and physical therapy, adaptive […]

Senator J.B. Jennings introduces legislation requiring School Resource Officers to carry firearms

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced Senate Bill 644 — Public Schools — School Resource Officers — Firearms Required, a new measure aimed at bolstering the safety of students and staff in Maryland’s public schools. The proposed legislation mandates that all Public School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Police Officers carry firearms while on duty in schools. Senator Jennings emphasized […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus: Fairness in Girls’ Sports bill denied fair hearing

Posted on January 28, 2025 by News Desk

ANNAPOLIS, MD—HB 156, Fairness in Girls’ Sports, introduced by Maryland Freedom Caucus Vice Chair, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, January 29th. However, public support for the legislation will not be heard as the Ways and Means Committee is limiting bills introduced in prior years to “sponsor only” testimony. “I was disappointed to learn that my […]

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