When the advocates first met with me in 2011, I thought their proposal would never be adopted. Rebuild every public school in Baltimore City. At a cost of $2.8 billion. That is a Very Big Ask. In 2013, we passed a bill authorizing a $1 billion partnership of the State, City, and City Schools to …more >

Since the primary election, I’ve been working on my bill requests for the 2019 legislative session. Will we have a Governor who will use his powers of persuasion and influence to enact an agenda that includes bills in the areas I’m working on? Or will we have a governor who takes no position on these …more >

I had not been mentioned in a eulogy until last night. The memorial mass was for Charles Hamilton Houston, Jr. His father, Charles Hamilton Houston, Sr., was the dean of Howard Law School and the legal mentor of Thurgood Marshall. The eulogist was Professor Jose Anderson. We met as adjunct Legal Writing teachers at the …more >

The Maryland Catholic Conference will oppose a constitutional amendment protecting a woman’s right to choose. “We challenge all those who value the dignity and human rights of each Marylander to do the same,” declared the group’s executive director. Governor Hogan trusts that voters would make the right decision if such an amendment is on the …more >

It’s not often that I help a grandmother fly from Israel to the US to attend a family wedding. On Friday of last week, I heard from Jeremy Staiman, who designs my campaign literature. His 91-year old mother, accompanied by Biji Dixon, her full-time aide, had tickets to fly from Israel to the United States …more >

Closing a school is not fun. The neighborhood opposes it. Justifiably. Kids will no longer be able to walk a few blocks to school. No one knows what will take the school’s place in the community. In the short term, the disruption of a renovation is not good for the students, who move to a …more >

Twenty seven years ago, my colleagues and I anticipated that Roe v. Wade could be in jeopardy some day. We passed a law that embodies the principles of that decision. Maryland voters approved it on referendum, 62-38%. If the Supreme Court were to reverse Roe or limit its protections, women in Maryland would not be …more >

Standing in front of the Pratt Library branch in Roland Park, I was again honored to read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence before the 4th of July parade began.: For the first time, in my memory, I made brief remarks beforehand. On this July 4th, as we hear Jefferson’s words, we are reminded that …more >

Thanks for your vote, for your support, or for your advice. I’m honored to be returning to Annapolis – to work on policy issues and neighborhood issues. There’s lots for my colleagues and me to do. Now it’s time to govern.

To get a bill passed in Annapolis, you need to count to 71 in the House and 24 in the Senate. You can’t do that by yourself. We need a governor who will take the initiative on crucial issues. We will not increase funding for our schools and improve the quality of the instruction offered …more >