Ready Report, News From Annapolis
Governor Hogan Proposes Over $1 Billion in Tax Relief for Retirees –Senator Ready Co-Sponsoring! Late last week, Governor Hogan took the next step toward eliminating all retirement taxes in Maryland. The Retirement Reduction Act of 2020 will eliminate all state tax on the first $50,000 of income for retirees making up to $100,000 in federally adjusted gross income. Retirees...
Ready Report, January 10, 2020
On Wednesday, January 8th at noon, Maryland’s 441st Legislative Session began. Over the next 88 days I will do my best to keep you updated on what is happening in Annapolis and how it can affect...
OpEd:Community Voices (Ready): Education, crime, transportation key issues facing 2020 General Assembly session
Community Voices (Ready): Education, crime, transportation key issues facing 2020 General Assembly session By Justin Ready Carroll County Times
Happy New Year
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season with friends and family and are looking forward to 2020! There have been many dramatic changes in leadership in both the State Senate and the House of Delegates during the interim – with a turn to the left. I...
Merry Christmas
With all of the divisiveness in our country, during this holiday season, I am focusing on how truly blessed we are to be Americans. I am especially thankful for the brave men and women who serve in the military. While we...
Weekly update, December 16, 2019
Session Preview: Addressing Drugged Driving Currently in Maryland if a police officer suspects a driver is under the influence of drugs in a routine traffic stop, they must call for a an officer who is a drug recognition expert. This has had the consequence of less frequent testing for drugs or controlled dangerous substances than testing for alcohol. I currently...
Weekly Update, December 6, 2019
Kirwin Update: Conversation Should be about Oversight before Spending As I’ve explained in earlier emails, The Kirwin Commission will be one our biggest issues in the upcoming 2020 Session. One of the least talked about recommendations in the $4 billion per year plan is the implementation of an Independent Oversight Board with authority to develop a comprehensive plan for implementing...
Happy Thanksgiving, November 27, 2019
The image of the first Thanksgiving is one of two very different communities coming together to celebrate peace and God’s blessing of prosperity after a difficult time. In today’s time in our country where we are facing a...
Carroll County Legislative Delegation to Hold Public Hearing on Local Bill Requests
For Immediate Release Contact: Meg Butler (410) 841-3683 November 22, 2019 Carroll County Legislative Delegation to Hold Public Hearing on Local Bill Requests The Carroll County Delegation will hold their annual public hearing on proposed county legislation on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will take place in the Reagan Room of the County Office...
Ready Report, November 18, 2019
2020 Legislative Initiative: Ending the Practice of Sanctuary Counties In the State of Maryland Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County all protect illegal immigrants from ICE when they are in their custody. This allows dangerous criminals to be released back into the community and has had some very serious consequences including rape, murder, and violence. I...
Kirwin Commission OpEd, Carroll County Times, November 7, 2019
The 2020 Session of the Maryland General Assembly is just around the corner, beginning in January. Every year legislators, including myself, travel down to Annapolis for a 90-day session where we tackle issues from balancing the state budget, to criminal justice to health care policy. The biggest issue on the horizon is how policy makers will handle recommendations from the...
Ready Report, November 8, 2019
Senator Ready OpEd on Kirwin Commission Over the past few weeks, I’ve been updating you on my thoughts on the Kirwin Commission’s education recommendations. In my recent OpEd in the Carroll times, I discuss the need for state legislators and activist groups — including education establishment groups spending millions promoting an “all-or-nothing” approach to Kirwan — to embrace a realistic,...
Ready Report, October 18, 2019
First of all – I want to thank everyone who came out to our Annual Fall Family event on Wednesday evening with Lt. Governor Rutherford. We had a successful event with a great crowd. Lt. Governor Rutherford’s message of fiscal responsibility, government accountability and fighting for common sense reform in state government was right on point. It’s an honor to...
Ready Report, October 11, 2019
Senator Ready’s Fall Fundraiser with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford It’s not too late to join me Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. at Libertore’s Restaurant in Westminster for my annual fall fundraiser. For details or to purchase tickets, visit www.JustinReady.com/fall2019 Kirwin Commission Update The Kirwin Commission is due to give their final results on October 15th. As...
Ready Report, October 4, 2019
Hundreds of Maryland laws went into effect Tuesday, October 1st spanning subjects from criminal justice reform to election law to the state's medical cannabis commission. These include but are not limited to increasing the age to purchase cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes to 21, The application process for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit will switch from a hand-written