By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications This morning, leaders of Maryland’s business and labor community came together to urge members of the General Assembly to pass the plan to create 44,000 jobs while rebuilding our roads, bridges and transit systems. As Jermaine Jones, the business manager/secretary treasurer of LiUNA Local Union 710 explained, “Maryland’s transportation plan will create 44,000 Read the Rest…
Legislative Issues
Business & Labor Leaders Support Transportation Infrastructure Plan, March 15th, 2013
Rally to Prevent Gun Violence, March 1st, 2013
Annapolis, MD What a tremendous turnout today! Give yourselves a round of applause. I want to thank Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, I want to thank all of our faith leaders. And especially I want to thank all of you, who bear the most important title of all in our State, and that is the title Read the Rest…
A look at the Rally to #PreventGunViolence, March 1st, 2013
By Zoe Pagonis, Director of Digital Strategy Just moments ago, Governor O’Malley addressed a large crowd in Annapolis about his comprehensive, common sense reforms to prevent gun violence. According to a recent Washington Post poll, over 85% of Marylanders back the Governor’s proposal to require individuals to get a license before purchasing a handgun — including Read the Rest…
Testimony on the Firearms Safety Act of 2013 (House), March 1st, 2013
Annapolis, MD Chairman Vallario, Chairman Hammen, Vice-Chair Dumais, Vice-Chair Pendergrass, Members of the Committees: Thank you for your consideration of the Firearms Safety Act of 2013,… We are offering these proposals because every life matters. There are things we can do together to save lives while also protecting the rights of law abiding citizens. Comprehensive, Read the Rest…
85% of Marylanders Support Handgun Licensing Requirement, February 26th, 2013
By Stacy Mayer, Chief Legislative Officer A new Washington Post poll out today confirms that an overwhelming majority of Marylanders support Governor O’Malley’s commonsense reforms to reduce gun violence. In fact, a full 85% back the Governor’s proposal to require individuals to get a license before purchasing a handgun — including fingerprinting. Read the full Read the Rest…
SOTU & what we’ve done in Maryland…Part V, February 21st, 2013
When the President delivered his State of the Union last week, he demonstrated bold leadership on finding new and innovative ways to cut waste, increase efficiencies, improve education from Pre-School to higher education, keep families safe, and create jobs. The vision the President laid out will move our nation forward. Here in Maryland, we are Read the Rest…
Testimony on the Veterans Full Employment Act, February 7th, 2013
Annapolis, MD Chair Carter Conway, Vice Chair Dyson, Members of the Committee: It’s an honor to be here today before all of you, and I appreciate your consideration of the Veterans Full Employment Act. This bill goes to some of the most important goals that we have as a State. There is no progress without Read the Rest…
We Can Reduce Gun Violence Without Infringing on Law Abiding Gun Owners’ Rights, February 6th, 2013
By Stacy Mayer, Chief Legislative Officer Gun safety experts, as well as most Marylanders, agree that these are common sense steps we can take to keep families safe and reduce gun violence in Maryland. Nevertheless, there are some, including gun manufacturers, who will oppose any and all efforts to put safety measures in place. They Read the Rest…
Better Choices Deconstructed, January 31st, 2013
By Matt Gallagher, Chief of Staff Yesterday, Governor Martin O’Malley delivered his State of the State address focused on the better choices we’ve made together to deliver results and nearly eliminate the inherited $1.7 billion structural deficit while maintaining our Triple A bond rating. We wanted to break down an excerpt of the speech and Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Highlights “Better Choices, Better Results” in 2013 State of the State Address, January 30th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered his seventh State of the State address before members of the Maryland General Assembly, invited guests, and the citizens of Maryland. In his address, Governor O’Malley focused on the better choices made to achieve better results for our job creation, Maryland schools, and a strong and growing middle Read the Rest…
