Kathy In The News

Abortion

Gov. Wes Moore supports package of bills to protect abortion services, patient and provider data – Baltimore Sun

Maryland Democrats file bills backing abortion; GOP leaders oppose (heraldmailmedia.com)

Moore, Miller, legislative Democrats announce legislation protecting abortion rights (baltimorefishbowl.com)

Democrats put on a muscular show of support for abortion rights measures – Maryland Matters

State leaders introduce legislation to protect abortion access (wmar2news.com)

Abortion bill finds heated and controversial opposition in House Committee (wmar2news.com)

House committee hears bills to protect abortion under Maryland constitution – Baltimore Sun

Cannabis

State lawmakers debating how to regulate recreational marijuana | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Maryland lawmakers send cannabis legalization, gun control bills to governor ahead of Monday deadline (baltimoresun.com)

Crime

Sen. Jill Carter defends juvenile justice laws as criticism continues | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Lawmakers question appointment of Juvenile Services Secretary | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Anne Arundel Police complaints against reform are latest chapter in Maryland’s troubled history with youth justice – Capital Gazette

Maryland General Assembly looking at plenty of change this session (wmar2news.com)

Statehouse Spotlight: Previewing 2023 Legislative Session | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Sen. Carter: Amendment will be introduced to ‘clarify’ juvenile justice reform law | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Juvenile justice reform criticized during General Assembly open | wusa9.com

Maryland legislature looking at juvenile justice reform in the upcoming session (wmar2news.com)

C4 and Bryan Nehman: January 16th, 2023: Kathy Szeliga. More Biden Docs Found, VA School Merit Scandal on Apple Podcasts

Education

Baltimore County School Boundary Decision Delayed: Local Officials And Parents Express Concerns | Perry Hall Patch

Baltimore County school board approves new superintendent contract for $310K, delays middle school boundary study decision Tuesday (baltimoresun.com)

Torrey and Dan: Reverend P.M. Smith discusses what needs to be done in Baltimore – YouTube

State Delegate Kathy Szeliga speaks BOOST and importance of protecting children | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Maryland School Board to discuss test scores in June after outcry over redacted data | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

C4 and Bryan Nehman: Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga discusses MCAP test results – YouTube

Maryland State Department of Education Hides Test Scores After Investigative Journalist’s Report | WCBC (wcbcradio.com)

Guns

New bill restricting where guns can be carried in Maryland causes controversy | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Republican lawmakers urge Maryland governor to veto controversial conceal carry bill | WCIV (abcnews4.com

Local Issues

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga attend community meeting regarding potential development at Lafarge Quarry (nottinghammd.com)

Residents voice frustrations at meeting over Lafarge Quarry development | Local | avenuenews.com

Delegates differ on Baltimore County speed camera bill | News | dundalkeagle.com

Maryland State Delegates want ‘strong accountability’ when Ohio wastewater arrives in Baltimore – CBS Baltimore (cbsnews.com)

East Palestine water could be treated at Baltimore facility after all, but shipped away for disposal (baltimoresun.com)

Baltimore County Council revokes approval of Middle River quarry project (baltimoresun.com)

Raphel Road bridge over I-95 reopens (nottinghammd.com)

Minimum Wage

Governor Moore continues to call for service in State address (wmar2news.com)

Maryland leaders debate raising minimum wage (wmar2news.com)

Parents' Rights

Maryland lawmaker files bill allowing minors to receive vaccines without parental consent | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)

Taxes

Maryland gas tax rises to 10 percent on July 1 (wmar2news.com)

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore asks legislature to address gas tax increase: ‘We’ve got to do better for working families’ (baltimoresun.com)

Baltimore And Harford County Delegates Call For Special Session As State Gas Tax Increase Looms | Owings Mills Reisterstown Patch

Women's Issues

Transgender youth sports participation back on the table in Maryland General Assembly – 47abc (wmdt.com)

Legislative women’s caucus still divided — only Democrats installed on executive board – Maryland Matters

‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ debated in Annapolis (wmar2news.com)