June 27, 2025
Ready Report: Campaign Announcement, Lots of State News & July 4th Traffic Info
It was a HOT week weather-wise, I hope your family have been staying cool. We’ve had a lot of news breaking this week and I’ve been asked to comment on a lot of it in the press – I and Delegates Rose & Tomlinson also made a major election announcement this week too – see below:
With Strong, Conservative Record, District 5 Legislators File for Re-Election
Earlier this week, myself, Delegate April Rose, and Delegate Chris Tomlinson announced that we have filed to run for re-election and will be campaigning together as a team. For the past three years, we have fought for conservative principles in Annapolis. Although we are up against a super majority, there have been several victories from our team, including securing key funding for capital projects throughout the county. We will be putting more information about our platform in the coming months, but for now you can read the full press release by clicking here.
Ready in the Press
FOX 45 – Governor Moore’s “Growing Economy” – Earlier this week, a Super PAC run by the Democratic Governor’s Association – supporting Governor Moore – launched TV ads claiming that Maryland’s economy is growing, the deficit is gone and that he’s cut taxes. This comes only shortly after $1.67 Billion in new taxes and fees that Marylanders are now on the hook for. I was interviewed by Fox 45 about the obvious lies in the ad. Read/watch more by clicking here.
Baltimore Sun – $400 Million Promised to “Just” Communities – On Juneteenth, Governor Moore announced he was directing $400 million in existing state grant funds to communities that met a designation of “Just Communities” – meaning historically “disadvantaged” – largely aimed at race-based categories. Republicans are standing together to oppose this proposal. I do not believe that we can solve decade-long injustices by created new injustices today. Read more by clicking here.
Maryland Senate Republicans React to Moore Hiring Freeze Announcement:
Senate Republicans responded to the Moore Administration’s newly announced hiring freeze, voluntary employee buyout program, and plans to eliminate more than 150 vacant state positions—measures that closely reflect proposals GOP lawmakers put forward earlier this year.
“Let’s be honest: this is Moore Admin quietly admitting that we’re right,” -Sen. Ready. “They won’t say it out loud, but everything announced—hiring freeze, eliminating vacancies, trimming payroll— is exactly what we proposed months ago. They can’t deny fiscal reality any longer”
Westminster Fireworks Traffic Alert – July 4th
The Carroll County Farm Museum will host the July 4th celebration and fireworks on Friday, July 4th, with a rain date of Saturday, July 5th. To facilitate a safe and orderly traffic flow, the following roadways will be closed beginning at 8:30 p.m. and will remain closed until all traffic has cleared at the conclusion of the fireworks.
- Center Street from MD 140 to MD 32
- Gist Road from MD 32 to Kate Wagner Road
- Kate Wagner Road from MD 32 to MD 27
- Hook Road from MD 32 to the High School Entrance
- Smith Avenue from MD 32 to Gist Road
All traffic exiting the Farm Museum grounds will use Center Street and proceed to Maryland 140. All traffic exiting the Agricultural Center will use Gist Road to Kate Wagner Road to MD 27 or MD 32/MD 97.
Access to the Carroll Hospital Emergency Room will be from the intersection of Gist Road and Maryland 32. Law Enforcement will be at this intersection to assist persons needing access to the emergency room.
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As always, I want you to know that it is an honor to represent you in the Maryland Senate. As always, feel free to reach out to my office anytime with questions or concerns.
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