The topic of school capacity is one that I hear often, most recently at a Greater Severna Park Council meeting in late 2019. more

I’ve just completed my second session in office, which ended once again with a history-making Sine Die, this time in the midst of an international crisis. more

Many of us are using the stay-at-home time to catch up on household projects, start a fitness program, read a book or just play games with our kids. more

In 1787, the men who framed the United States Constitution agreed that the growing new country needed congressional representation. more

Senate Bill 1028, called “Balancing the State Budget,” passed the state legislature in a mad rush on the last day of session. more

We are living in unprecedented times. As our state, nation and the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, there is much fear and uncertainty about what tomorrow brings and what the future holds. more

Ronald Reagan once said, “The most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help.’" more

More than 30 years ago, in 1987, Congress passed legislation designating March as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s contributions and achievements in the United States. more

In the Anne Arundel County courthouse, we have a remarkable number of women serving the judicial system. more

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced is re-establishing a community grant program in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2021 budget. more

Vaping products are highly addictive and contain nicotine salts, which make the flavors more palatable. Unfortunately, the targeted audience has become teenagers and young adults. more

With the decennial U.S. Census beginning next month, and that data soon being used to redraw congressional and state legislative district lines, Maryland's ongoing gerrymandering is hard to swallow. more

It alarms me to hear what is happening across the street from council chambers in Annapolis. The halls have been abuzz with terms like “progressive tax,” “service tax” and “historic tax increases.” more

I fought for well-thought-out and carefully targeted reductions in spending presented by my colleague, because I deeply care about how our taxpayer dollars are spent. more

If we want every Maryland student to receive a world-class education, we need to help kids while they are young by connecting them with people who will listen and guide them to needed services. more

From the story, “Upon hearing of this request to provide adequate treatment to those affected by and at risk of death by suicide, the students of Severna Park High School look forward to ‘breaking the stigma around mental health,’ said sophomore Cooper Powell.” more

As comptroller, I must protect consumers and keep dangerous products out of the hands of children – and it is a responsibility that I and my award-winning agency take very seriously. more

In December 2019, the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force submitted its preliminary report to the public during an hour-long presentation. more

“You’re just a sheriff’s deputy” is a phrase often heard by Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and often used by people who either do not pay attention to, or do not understand, the structure of our county law enforcement. more

I love my state, but I have to say it: Maryland is not the best place to retire. more