Ready Report: Week 4 Legislative Update
Good morning, Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the fourth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Bill hearings began in the Senate Finance Committee, so we are now focusing on lots of specific issues in the area of health care, business...
Ready Report: Week 3 Legislative Update
Good morning, Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the third week of the 2023 Legislative Session. I have been in committee briefings all week getting caught up by experts on key issues that will be worked on throughout session....
Ready Report: Week 2 Legislative Update
Good morning, I hope you and your family had a great week. Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the second week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Inauguration of Governor Wes Moore The biggest story of the week was Wednesday's...
Ready Report: Week 1 Legislative Update
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the first week of session. Beginning of 445th Maryland General Assembly The Maryland General Assembly legislative session began on Wednesday at 12pm. All 188 members, including myself, were sworn into their respective offices. I made a short video right before being sworn in, which you can watch by clicking
Ready Report: New Year News, 2023 Session Begins Next Week
Good morning, Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their loved ones. There are now only a few days until the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session kicks off. The first day of official business is Wednesday, January 11th. I wanted to update you on news from this week and some of my activities as we...
District 5 State Legislators Receive Committee Assignments
Carroll County Well Represented on Key Committees Annapolis- On Thursday, final committee assignments were announced by the Maryland House of Delegates, following an earlier announcement from the State Senate. District 5's Senator Justin Ready and Delegates April Rose, Chris Tomlinson and Eric Bouchat have all been placed on committees that oversee critical issues that face Carroll County and...
Carroll County Legislative Delegation to Hold Public Hearing on Local Bill Requests
The Carroll County Delegation will hold its annual local public hearing on proposed county legislation on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will take place in the Reagan Room of the County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, MD. The Delegation will be discussing Carroll County-specific bill requests made by local government entities, non-profits and other organizations for the 2023...
Merry Christmas
“A little child, a shining star, a stable rude, the door ajar. Yet in that place, so crude, forlorn, the hope of all the world was born” – Anonymous I hope you and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas and New Year holiday season. Together, we can...
Ready Report: Countdown to Christmas, Funding for Local Businesses Announced & More
Good morning, As we head closer to Christmas and New Year's I wanted to update you on some news and local resources. I hope you and your family are doing well. Celebrating Hanukkah - To all our Jewish friends and neighbors locally as well as those around the world, my family and I want to wish you a joyous and...
Ready Report: Preparing for 2023
This week, I've been on the road between Carroll County, Frederick County and Annapolis meeting with different groups and constituents about the implications of the 2022 Elections, and what to look out for in the quickly approaching 2023 Legislative Session. I posted a video reflecting on new beginnings and the road ahead....
Ready Report: Preparing for 2023 Legislative Session
I hope that you, your family and friends had a relaxing and fun Thanksgiving weekend. The 2023 Legislative Session is fast approaching, scheduled to begin January 11, 2023 at noon. My team and I are busy working with our local community and interest groups on drafting bills ahead of time. There will be some big issues that will dominate the upcoming...
Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Good afternoon, Happy Thanksgiving from the Ready family! The original Thanksgiving was a celebration of how the Pilgrims who came to the New World to seek religious freedom came together to celebrate and thank God for how they had survived a harsh environment and to thank the Wampanoag Indians...
Ready Report: Veteran's Day and Thank You District 5!
On this Veterans Day, I want to sincerely thank and honor all those who serve and have served. We also thank their families and loved ones for their sacrifice and support. We can never thank you enough for always protecting the country and our freedoms. Today is the day to...
VOTE TODAY - Polls Open Until 8:00
Good afternoon, If you have not already voted, please cast your vote today anytime before 8:00 pm. This is your last chance to cast a ballot in this election. If you are unsure where to go on election day, you can look up your voting location by clicking