The following article has been submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about a proposed rate increase by BGE. On July 2, 2026, BGE asked the Maryland Public Service Commission for yet another electricity distribution rate increase. If approved, the average residential customer will pay about $8 more every month. Enough is enough. Maryland families … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long as he comments on the error made by the Maryland Board of Elections Time and time again, I have proposed legislation in Annapolis calling for more verification and security within our election system in Maryland. The focus of these bills is making sure that … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long as he shares his thoughts about the 2026 Legislative Session Fiscal responsibility and voter integrity were among my primary objectives this session. I know these issues are on the minds of many in our District, particularly the need to ensure the state manages its … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Key Bridge rebuild and the Red Line project Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the effects are still being felt across Maryland’s Sixth Legislative District. What was once a routine commute has turned into longer drives, higher … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about lowing high energy costs and property taxes; and rebuilding the Key Bridge Since Governor Moore took office over three years ago, it’s no surprise that things have not changed for the better. We are coming up on Crossover on March 23 when … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his legislation to deal with high housing costs in Baltimore County. Maryland citizens are suffering with some of the highest costs of living in America. Prescription, electricity and housing cost are some of the major expenses faced by Marylanders. Housing costs are especially … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland getting its priorities straight during the 2026 Legislative Session Marylanders are hurting. I hear it every time I’m in the grocery store and every time I stop for gas. Marylanders are right. Yet here we are in Annapolis spending precious time … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long released the following article about his legislative agenda for the 2026 Session Like many of you, I am deeply concerned regarding the current fiscal direction of our state and county. Between rising energy costs and the out-of-control spending by the Democrats, the majority party has lost touch with the financial … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long who says his letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy helped get the federal government involved in the Key Bridge rebuild. When the Dali struck our Key Bridge nearly two years ago, the impact was felt immediately by families, workers, small businesses, and our broader economy. I believe it is my … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his prioritiess for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session in Annapolis On January 3, 2026, I hosted a Pre-Session Breakfast, welcoming constituents to discuss the upcoming legislative term. There I discussed my legislative agenda and heard directly from the community regarding challenges facing … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. I wanted to remind everyone about my Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. There I will outline my legislation for the session, discuss the major challenges facing our district, and, most importantly, listen to … 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 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
–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 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
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 following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about a deactivation ceremony at Martin State Airport Last week, I attended the deactivation ceremony for our area’s beloved A-10 Warthogs. It was a sad day for myself, our community, and for Maryland as a whole. The recent departure of the last A-10 Thunderbolt … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long stopped by Eastern Tech High School to recognize the Essex school for being named the best in the state “I am pleased to recognize a positive achievement in our District. I awarded Eastern Technical High School a citation from the House of Delegate’s for being named top school in Maryland. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Trump Administration responding to concerns about the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Last week, I received correspondence from the Trump Administration and EPA Region 3 thanking me for reaching out about Back River. As we all know, this is a critical issue … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland’s tight budget and the possibility of taxes being raised For over a decade I have had a front-row seat to the way Annapolis works — and unfortunately, I’ve seen this movie before. Every time the budget gets tight or the wish list … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long about DJS finally holding juveniles accountable after a crime has been committed Last week, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) made an announcement that many of us in Dundalk—and across Baltimore County—have long been waiting for: going forward, juveniles who are wearing ankle monitors … Read more