The Ready Report

In March 2020, right before the outbreak of COVID19 caused an early end to the legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed HB 1300, the Kirwan Commission’s education bill – committing Maryland taxpayers to as much as $40 Billion in new education spending over the next decade on top of the billions of dollars we already spend each year...

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the seventh week. Weekly Video Update: Making MD Retirement Friendly & Standing Up for Police: Click on the photo below for my weekly video update. FOX 45 Appearance on Anti-Parent Children’s Counseling Bill:...

Good afternoon, Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of our sixth week. It has been another difficult week, but I will continue to keep you updated to the best of my ability. Weekly Video Update: More Unfortunate News; Taxpayer Funded Payments to Illegal Immigrants, Police Reform, and Removal of School Resource Officers: Click on the...

Senator Ready and Delegate Shoemaker Propose Additional Year of Athletic Eligibility for High School Seniors Annapolis- Responding to the unusual circumstances of the past year and the sacrifices that our students have made, Senator Justin Ready and Delegate Haven Shoemaker have introduced SB759/HB817 to grant current high school seniors one more year of athletic eligibility. The student participating would...

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of our fifth week. It has been a very long and difficult one – I will do my best to summarize some of the issues below:  Weekly Video Update: Details on Veto Overrides – Results Sadly Falling Along Party Lines: Click on the photo below for my weekly video...

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of our fourth week.  Weekly Video Update: Details on Our Efforts to Make our Elections More Secure and the Kirwan Education Veto Override Click on the photo below for my weekly video update.   Senate Republicans...

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis.  In my video, I’ll give you my take on bills to watch this session. Weekly Video Update – Sanctuary State and Other Nonsense Click on the photo below for my weekly video update.   Watch the 2021 General Assembly...

The Carroll County Delegation will hold a voting session on proposed county legislation on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting is open to the public.  There will be a zoom link for those wishing to speak and a YouTube link for those wishing to watch The Delegation will be voting on Carroll County-specific bill requests for the...

The 2021 legislative Session is full swing.  Below see my weekly video update, a veto override watch, and our tutorial on how to watch hearings and floor sessions. Weekly Video Update Click on the photo below for my weekly video update. Watch the 2021 General Assembly The...

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at noon, the 442nd Legislative Session began.  As you can imagine, this year looks very different from past years with all meetings virtual with the exception of meeting on the Senate and House floors and some committee sessions.  Below you will find information about legislation this session and links that allow you to access virtual committee...

This year has not been easy for any of us, but for many people in our community it’s been incredibly difficult. However, the meaning of Christmas Day is unchanged - it’s still about God coming to earth in the most humble way possible, as a baby born to extremely poor parents in a stable where animals sleep. The birth of...

First off, yesterday was the beginning of Hanukkah. I want to wish all my Jewish friends and neighbors a wonderful Festival of Lights and holiday season. Today I have some updates on legislative issues for the upcoming 2021 General Assembly Session which begins in January and some local news as well. Carroll County Times OpEd – Fighting Tobacco & Digital...

Good evening -  Thanksgiving begins with the simple yet important idea that we take time to count our blessings. We thank God for what He has given us, even as we experience an incredibly difficult year. I know I am incredibly thankful for my wife Ruth, children Brookly and Caleb, family and friends - as well as the opportunity to...

I hope you have had a very good week in spite of all the things happening in our community and around the country. As we head into Thanksgiving week, we have more to be thankful for than we realize sometimes, so many are going through difficult times. If I can be helpful to you or your family, please do not...

As the debated continues over the Presidential election, my staff and I are beginning to prepare for the 2021 Legislative Session.  Many bills come from our constituents who share ideas and issues which need to be fixed through legislation.  We enjoy hearing from you and welcome your thoughts all issues.