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July 14, 2024

Fighting Maryland Piedmont Project

These past week has been a difficult one for our community. Like many thousands of Carroll (and Frederick) County residents, our Carroll County Delegation and I are incredibly concerned with the far-reaching “Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project” –…

July 2, 2024

Ready Report: Independence Day, Fighting Sanctuary Policies, Education Advisory Board Opportunity & More…

This week we will be celebrating Independence Day. No matter what our feelings sometimes are about the problems and direction in America that we see that need to be changed, the date of the 4th…

June 23, 2024

Ready Report: Electrical Transmission Line, Mt. Airy Visit & More…

I hope you have had a good week. I want to thank everyone who came out and supported my annual Business Breakfast Fundraiser in Hampstead on Wednesday. We had a great crowd and conversation about…

June 17, 2024

Ready Report: 338 Tax/Fee Increases, Breakfast this Wednesday & More…

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. I am so thankful for the caring and godly influence my dad Joe has had and continues to have in my life and…

June 6, 2024

Storm Response – Virtual Disaster Center Opening on Tuesday, June 11th

The last 48 hours have seen storms rock Central Maryland and Carroll and Frederick Counties have been hit by tornadoes and high winds and water. I hope you and your family are doing okay and…

June 3, 2024

Ready Report: Letter in Carroll County Times & Upcoming Events

Below is an update which includes my recent OpEd in the Carroll County Times, as well as some local updates. May OpEd in Carroll County Times on Top Concerns from 2024 Session Earlier this month,…

May 29, 2024

General Assembly left unfinished business on crime, budget; lessons to be learned from college protests | READER COMMENTARIES

At midnight on April 8th, the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session officially came to a close. It’s a great honor to serve Carroll County as well as the Frederick County portion of Mount Airy in…

May 24, 2024

Ready Report: Memorial Day, No Property Tax Increase in Carroll & More…

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. On Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men…

May 13, 2024

Ready Report: Primary Election Tomorrow, Johns Hopkins Protests & More…

I hope all the moms out there had a fantastic Mother’s Day. Brooklyn, Caleb and I enjoyed honoring Ruth and my mom and mother-in-law – we all should be so thankful for the blessing of…

May 3, 2024

Ready Report: Early Voting Underway & Carroll County Budget Public Hearing

Below is a bit of a lengthy weekly update which includes details on the Carroll County Commissioner’s proposed FY 2025 Budget and upcoming public hearing as well is information on early voting for the Presidential…