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June 9, 2025
Ready Report: MD’s Cost of Living, Thank You Haven Shoemaker & Event Thursday…
Over the weekend, I took some time to reflect on and remember the ultimate sacrifice that so many Americans made on D-Day – which we commemorated on Friday. Let us never forget the courage it…
June 2, 2025
Ready Report: Breaking Down Maryland’s Fiscal Crisis, Memorial Day Remarks & Local Activities
I hope you and your family are doing well as get to the end of Spring. Below is an update including some continuing coverage on the aftermath of Maryland losing its AAA bond rating, as…
May 27, 2025
ALERT: Sign Petition to Restore County Authority Over Solar Developments on Ag Land
Maryland farmers and citizens are taking a stand against SB 931, the so-called “Renewable Energy Certainty Act.” This bill was rushed through the legislature, putting solar developers ahead of local communities and stripping counties of their zoning authority over…
May 27, 2025
We Need a Return to Sanity in Maryland’s Budget
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session officially came to a close at midnight on April 7th. It’s an honor to serve in the State Senate and represent a large part of Carroll County as well…
May 21, 2025
Ready Report: “Moore” Bad MD Financial News, Upcoming Event & More…
I hope you and your family are enjoying the early weeks of summer weather. Please have a safe Memorial Day weekend. Below is an update on what has been happening in Annapolis and around Carroll…
May 2, 2025
Ready Report: Critical Waiver Granted to CCPS, Maryland Losing Key Companies due to Business Climate & More
I hope you and your family are enjoying some beautiful spring weather. Below is an update on what has been happening since the end of the 2025 Legislative Session, including some great news regarding the…
April 28, 2025
Carroll County Delegation Announces the Granting of Critical Blueprint Accommodation for Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sam Jones 410-382-6955 April 28, 2025 Annapolis, MD: The Carroll County Delegation is pleased to announce that an agreement between The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability & Implementation Board (AIB), the…
April 23, 2025
Carroll Delegation’s Statement on PSEG’s Lawsuit Seeking Access to Private Property
Our Carroll County Legislative Delegation has released the following statement on PSEG’s outrageous lawsuit seeking access to private property before their application on MPRP has even been officially submitted to the Public Service Commission. We…
April 21, 2025
Ready Report: Happy Easter, EoS Wrapup & Capital Funds for Carroll County Projects
Over the weekend, my family spent time remembering Good Friday and Easter with Christians around the world. “It is finished!” are words from Jesus that ring true throughout the centuries since His crucifixion and ultimate…
April 16, 2025
Carroll County Delegation Secures Funding for Key Local Priorities in State Capital Budget
April 16, 2025 For Immediate Release: Contact: Meg Butler, 410-841-3683 Annapolis: The Maryland General Assembly voted to enact the FY2026 Capital Budget which, is separate from the Operating Budget, using largely state bonding…