Ready Report: Baby Formula Info, Endorsements for BOE and Upcoming Events
I hope you and your family are looking forward to the warm weekend. Below please find some resources and information dealing with the baby formula shortage that I know is worrying many. I’ve also included my endorsements for the Carroll County School Board in the upcoming July 19th primary and upcoming events in the community including Union Bridge’s 150th parade celebration!...
Ready Report - May 14th
I hope you and your family are well as we have finally gotten into real Spring weather. Below, is an update on the abortion debate as it pertains to Maryland's recently passed legislation and Governor Hogan's action to delay compliance. I also have some good news about help for one of our towns and a list of upcoming events around...
Ready Report: Redistricting Reminder, Endorsement Alert & Upcoming Events
Last week I sent out a detailed breakdown of General Assembly and Congressional redistricting and how it affects Carroll County. If you missed it, you can read it by clicking here. Here is the new state legislative map for Carroll County: The district that I represent,...
Ready Report: Breaking Down the New General Assembly & Congressional Maps
The redistricting process has made the beginning of the 2022 election season quite confusing. Due to lawsuits against Maryland Democrat attempts to gerrymander the state, there were delays in being able to say what the final state legislative and congressional maps would be with certainty. The lawsuits have all been dealt with by the courts. We did receive some...
Full 2022 Session Recap
Dear Constituent, On midnight Monday, the 2022 Maryland General Assembly Session officially came to a close. The purpose of this letter is to highlight the major legislative initiatives deliberated over the last 90 days by the 47 Senators and 141 Delegates. It is an honor to serve as your District 5 Delegation. Our top goal is to keep you informed...
Happy Easter
Good morning, I want to wish all who celebrate a wonderful Easter Weekend and Resurrection Day. As my family and I spend time together, attend church and reflect on the meaning of Easter as Christians, we will continue to pray for those who...
Ready Report: Sine Die, Hogan Vetoes & More…
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the last full week of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Sine Die – Monday, April 11 Monday is “Sine Die” in the Maryland General Assembly, which in Latin means “the end.” We will be on and off the floor until the clock hits midnight, when all pending legislation...
Ready Report: Tax Relief, Funding Carroll County’s Infrastructure, and Abortion Legislative Update
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the twelfth week of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Weekly Video Update: Major Developments on Retirement Tax Relief, Abortion & Marijuana To view my weekly video update where I discuss major developments happening in the Maryland General Assembly, click the picture directly below.
Finally Some Good News - Retiree Tax Relief & Infrastructure Help for Carroll County
Often during legislative Sessions I have to share bad news or things that I'm fighting to stop - and this year has certainly been no exception! However, I like to be able to share good news with you and I actually have some. For several years, I and many of my Republican colleagues, along with Governor Hogan have...
District 5 Team Secures $10 Million in Critical Infrastructure Upgrades for Carroll County Projects Address Major Water & Sewer Needs
March 30, 2022 District 5 Team Secures $10 Million in Critical Infrastructure Upgrades for Carroll CountyProjects Address Major Water & Sewer Needs March 30, 2022 - The District 5 Delegation (Senator Justin Ready, Delegate April Rose, Delegate Haven Shoemaker and Delegate Susan Krebs)...
Update on Abortion Expansion Bill and Constitutional Amendment
At a time when working families are facing cost of living crisis, gas prices are at an all-time high and violent crime in many of our states - Democrats in Annapolis have made increasing the number of abortions and who can perform abortions as one of their top priorities during the 2022 General Assembly Session. This despite the fact that...
Ready Report: Calling for Action on Crime Bills, Congressional Map Blocked by Judge & Abortion Update
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the eleventh week of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Senate & House Republicans Call for Swift Action on Anti-Crime Bills This week I joined several of my Republican colleagues from both the House of Delegates and the Senate in calling for the majority party, particularly in the House,...
Ready Report: “Crossover”, Crime Legislation, Abortion Update & Gas Tax Holiday…
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the tenth week of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Weekly Video Update: “Crossover”, Good & Bad on Crime, Gas Tax & Possible Retiree Relief... You can watch my weekly video update, where I discuss several legislative highlights of this week by...
Senator Ready Initiative to Make Theft of a Handgun a Felony Passes State Senate
For Immediate Release Contact: Meg Butler 410-841-3683 [email protected] Senator Ready Initiative to Make Theft of a Handgun a Felony Passes State Senate Annapolis, Md. – Wednesday, Senator Justin Ready’s initiative from Senate Bill 533, Criminal Law – Theft of a Handgun, passed the...
Ready Report: Gas Tax Relief, Abortion Legislation & More...
Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the ninth week of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Weekly Video Update: Fighting Gas Prices, Climate Bill & Abortion Legislation You can watch my weekly video update, where I discuss several of the majority party’s legislative initiatives by clicking the picture directly below.