The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the resignation of Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki, representing Eastern Baltimore County, respond to the announcement that Speaker Jones is stepping down as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. As members … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the delay and cost increase of the Key Bridge Rebuild. As the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge moves forward, the moment demands one thing above all: unity. Now is the time for working together — not political sparring. I was very … Read more
The following article was submitted by County Councilman David Marks after the resignation of the resignation of Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan December 1st, Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan announced her resignation from the position she has held since the office was created in 2019. Ms. Madigan will assume the Inspector General position … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about Maryland’s projected $1.4 billion cash shortfall for Fiscal Year 2027. Last week the Department of Legislative Services announced Maryland is now projected to face a $1.4 billion cash shortfall in fiscal year 2027. My Republican colleagues and I have been warning about the looming deficit … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson (District 8) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) held a bipartisan press conference on Thursday to announce they submitted legislation for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency within Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). According to a press release, this legislation responds directly to a resolution passed … Read more
–file photo- All state representatives from Legisative District 6 have filed for reelection. State Sen. Johnny Ray Salling filed for reelection on Oct. 27. Del. Ric Metzgar also filed on Oct. 27, Del. Bob Long filed for reelection on Nov. 10 and Robin Grammer filed a few days later on Nov. 13. The four Republicans … Read more
The following release was submitted by Senator Carl Jackson and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki about bipartisan legislation expanding inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools (Senator Carl Jackson (District 8) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) will hold a bipartisan press conference to announce legislation submitted for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session to strengthen … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the possibility of redistricting and gerrymandering in Maryland Just when you thought gerrymandering couldn’t get any worse in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore wants to take it to the next level. We just completed redistricting in 2022 and don’t need to update the maps … Read more
Delegate Bob Long announced he is hosting a Pre-Session Town Hall on Monday, Nov. 17 at the Essex Library, starting at 6 p.m. Here is his release: During the town hall, I will have a preview of the upcoming session. I will present my legislative package and provide information on how to testify on my … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Councilman David Marks about legislation to improve transparency for sewer connections Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is sponsoring Bill 77-25, which modifies the process for connecting properties to the sanitary sewer system when the area does not have a failing septic system. Under this bill, before the … Read more
A District 8 Town Hall will be held on Monday Nov. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Arnolia United Methodist Church, located at 1776 E. Joppa Road in Parkville. The community town hall will discuss key issues like public safety, housing, Just Communities, and more. Learn about their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, … Read more
The following article was submitted by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about the possibility of Special Elections in Baltimore County Throughout the United States, states and local jurisdictions have special elections when there are vacancies. Maryland is somewhat of an anomaly—vacancies for the state legislature are filled by the governor after the recommendation of the … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about a public meeting on an update about the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Last week I attended the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) public meeting that updates residents on their progress regarding operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (BRWWTP). They put … Read more
The following article was submitted Baltimore County Councilman David Marks as he applauds Harford County Government for passing legislation that opposes the Days Cove expansion project in White Marsh. Baltimore County passed similar legislation last month Baltimore County Councilman David Marks applauded the Harford County Council’s passage of Resolution 38-25, introduced by Councilwoman Nolanda Robert, … Read more
The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the Perry Hall Time Capsule burial ceremony. On Nov. 3, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki attended the burial ceremony of the Perry Hall Time Capsule at Gough Park. To celebrate the 250th birthday of Perry Hall, community members buried … Read more
The following article was submitted by County Councilman David Marks about his opposition to the Perry Hall Chapel Estates Planned Unit Development Baltimore County Councilman David Marks repeated his opposition to the Perry Hall Chapel Estates Planned Unit Development proposal. The developer is hold a second community input to attempt to persuade neighbors to support … Read more
–photo courtesy of Dundalk Stands Up- No Kings Protests were held all over the country, including Eastern Baltimore County. Protests were held in Dundalk at the corner of Wise Avenue and Holabird Avenue; in Essex at the corner of Back River Neck Road and Eastern Boulevard; and in Perry Hall at the corner of Belair … Read more
Sixth District State Senator Johnny Ray Salling criticizes Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s “guidance” for state and local Law enforcement agencies when working with federal agents. “So here we go? The Maryland AG tells our local police not to work with our Federal government. Do not cooperate with ice agents? This state still puts us … Read more
The following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long. He wrote he will continue to lead the fight for Voter ID in Maryland Marylanders deserve honest and secure elections. The recent revelations about Ian Roberts—once superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools—have delivered a wake-up call. Mr. Roberts, who was arrested by ICE for … Read more
The Office of Councilman David Marks released the following press release about his legislation that passed on Monday night. At the Baltimore County Council meeting on October 6th, Councilman David Marks passed legislation that provides a longer review period for disputing wastewater charges. The bill gives the Director of the Department of Public Works and … Read more
Fifth District Councilman David Marks announced he is introducing a resolution that would have Baltimore County oppose the Days Cove discharge permit in White Marsh. Here is his official release Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he is introducing a resolution to put Baltimore County on record as opposing the Days Cove discharge … Read more