“Call at your convenience to discuss next steps.”

That’s what I just texted Delegate Jared Solomon.

We had a hearing yesterday on our bill to require high school seniors to fill out the federal application for financial aid for post-secondary education.

Our goal: more students will become aware of the aid available to them.  Far too many are not.

The hearing went well.  Now we need to discuss next steps to get a favorable committee vote.

This morning, I attended a briefing on recommended improvements to a busy intersection in my district – Falls Road and Northern Parkway.

It’s near where I live, but I avoid this intersection when possible.

Next steps here are getting the improvements funded.

I don’t have much experience on transportation issues.

I’ll be consulting with legislators and budget staff who do.