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The Judicial Proceedings Committee is hearing SB 889, a bill that would increase the penalty for carrying a firearm without a permit or outside of any restrictions on a permit from up to 3 years to 5 years imprisonment. MSI opposes. #mdpolitics #mdga23
A conviction under current law is already a lifetime prohibitory of legal firearms ownership. This approach will not increase public safety. A similar bill, SB 745, was withdrawn last week. Read why we oppose in more detail below.
marylandshallissue.org/jmain/legislat…
marylandshallissue.org/jmain/legislat…
We testified against the House crossfile of SB 889, HB 481 last month alongside a strong, diverse panel of opponents to increasing these penalties.
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The House Judiciary Committee is currently in session and will be hearing HB 307 and HB 481, both of which are bills MSI opposes. #mdga23 #mdpolitics
You can watch the hearing live here:
You can watch the hearing live here:
Our testimony against HB 307
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Our testimony against HB 481
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The MD State Police filed an informational letter critical of SB 1 "Gun Safety Act of 2023". Among their concerns are that pre-Bruen permit holders would be affected, including "judges, state’s attorneys, victims of crime or domestic violence, and legislators" #mdga23 #mdpolitics 
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources also has concerns about the effect of SB 1 on licensed hunters.
The revised version of SB 1 does address some of these concerns, but not all. We have a copy of it at our site here: marylandshallissue.org/jmain/legislat…
The wealth taxes and high net worth individual taxes rolling out today.🧵#statetax
1. California: a two-tier wealth tax on the worldwide wealth (tangible and intangible, financial and non-financial) of high net worth individuals (1% > $50 million, 1.5% > $1 billion). #caleg #capolitics #wealthtax
2. Connecticut: a surtax of up to 20% on capital gains income for the highest earners, plus a higher CIT and a digital advertising tax. #ctpolitics #ctleg #wealthtax
The 4th Circuit issued its mandate today in Call v. Jones, formalizing its instructions to the lower court to dismiss the case as moot. The State is issuing permits in compliance with the Supreme Court's opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen, leaving nothing at issue in Call. #MDpolitics
That prior order was to grant parties' joint motion to remand the case and dismiss as moot.
marylandshallissue.org/jmain/document…
marylandshallissue.org/jmain/document…
Today I’m announcing my campaign for Congress! It’s time to finish the job we started and make sure our community gets its fair share in Washington — just as I always have.
Join me in the fight at DonnaEdwards4Congress.com
Join me in the fight at DonnaEdwards4Congress.com
I’m ready to get to work to deliver on what really matters — like Medicare for All, living wages, environmental justice for polluted communities, criminal justice reform, and securing our democracy and the voting rights of every single one of us.
We’ll make the wealthy finally pay their fair share, so we can start bringing down the cost of living for our families.
We’re organizing a grassroots movement all across #MD04. Join us by chipping in anything you can. #mdpolitics #demcast
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We’re organizing a grassroots movement all across #MD04. Join us by chipping in anything you can. #mdpolitics #demcast
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#mcps #MDpolitics #Wellbeing #publichealth 🧵 1) Md pediatric beds are approx 6x than what they were a month ago(1/6 at 60, see Md dashbd) 2)highest # in Md hospitals on 1/7 than any time during Covid crises (some say there are still plenty of beds, but they aren’t staffed) 1/7
3) No regular CO2 data reporting in schools to measure ventilation 4) unequal Covid tracking b/c tests are hard to get to certain families 5) school Covid reporting tool not easily accessible for some families 6) no equity or 1st responder hubs if classes or schools close 2/7
7) kids walking in unsafe areas when no buses show 8) unsupervised kids in classrooms when too many teachers call off b/c of Covid spike 9) allowing unmasked sports after multiple superspreader events b4 winter break 10) no safe mask requirements or distro 4 kids 3/7
I’m disappointed that @MDCounties is going to miss a bill hearing, and a pretty big one, this year. Not something that happens often. But weird scheduling quirks compel it. The 2021 session really requires a “waiting week.” I’ll lay out my case. #MDpolitics #MDGA21 …1/x
The bill is #SB496, the Governor’s RELIEF Act, doing multiple things amidst the wake of the COVID crisis. A billion dollars, we hear. Lots for businesses and families. Some will affect county governments, even retroactively. We’re a stakeholder for sure. …2/x
However, the bill got introduced on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan 20. The bill itself had not been available until then. Then quickly scheduled for its public hearing in the Senate on Tuesday, Jan 26. …3/x
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The #BPW on Wed. will consider a proposal to flat fund the county Disparity Grant program. Unlike other state grants and "aid," the disparity grant is designed to promote equity across jurisdictions to overcome disparate tax bases. #MDpolitics (1/8)
The #BPW on Wed. will consider a proposal to flat fund the county Disparity Grant program. Unlike other state grants and "aid," the disparity grant is designed to promote equity across jurisdictions to overcome disparate tax bases. #MDpolitics (1/8)
The program promotes fiscal equity by providing noncategorical state aid to less affluent counties with proven local income tax effort. It serves to ensure that counties, who rely on LIT for substantial revenue, are able to generate sufficient yield to fund #education, (2/8)
public safety, roadway maintenance, and community services.
#Counties have made difficult tax rate decisions based on the state law governing these grants - to undermine them would be especially untoward even during times of mutual fiscal strain. (3/8)
#Counties have made difficult tax rate decisions based on the state law governing these grants - to undermine them would be especially untoward even during times of mutual fiscal strain. (3/8)
“Krish holds the distinction of being one of a few candidates who achieved a perfect score on our questionnaire. [She] understands that the growing Asian-American population of Maryland ... is an asset to the state that cannot afford to continue marginalizing.
This is why she is aiming for a more inclusive Maryland, where all of us have a voice at the table, as opposed to a handful of token members.” Thanks to @aademsmoco for the kind words.
Having experienced both #racism and religious #intolerance firsthand on the campaign trial, I intend to fight for Maryland’s #Asian American and #Muslim American communities as #Governor. #mdpolitics #RepresentationMatters
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Today is Alana’s 1st #birthday. Unfortunately, with #ElectionDay just a week away, we had to spend several hours today #fundraising to get our second TV ad on the air. Dialing for dollars to beg for money absolutely sucks.
But for #women candidates it's a necessary evil to compete with candidates who are millionaires or funded by special interests. I need your help! I’m the only woman running against 7 guys for #Governor and big outside #PAC money is flooding into the state.
Every $1 you give helps us reach 113 additional #Maryland voters who are looking for change. Please #donate as much as you possibly can and share this message so that #WethePeople can win back the reins of power!!
I'm pleased to announce that the #AnneArundel Circuit Court dismissed the politically motivated #lawsuit attacking my #eligibility today in less than 30 minutes! As I've said many times before—and the judge affirmed—I am absolutely eligible to serve as the #Governor of #Maryland.
As confirmed by today’s clear ruling, you can be 100% sure that a #vote for me on the ballot will count and that I will be well positioned to defeat Governor #Hogan in November. #mdpolitics #KrishforMD
As women win elections across the country in the #YearOfWomen, it’s no surprise that a frivolous lawsuit was filed against the first all woman of color ticket. #womeninpolitics
Please see our full press release below: drive.google.com/file/d/11b-Rm3…
Please see our full press release below: drive.google.com/file/d/11b-Rm3…
So proud and honored to be running for #Governor of #Maryland with Sharon Y. Blake as my running mate! Even though Sharon’s mother was a nurse at a Prince George's County hospital, Sharon was born in 1950 at Freeman’s - now Howard University - Hospital.
It was the only local hospital that would deliver African-American children. In high school, Sharon was among the cohort of students to #integrate Prince George’s County Public Schools, after which she attended Morgan State University.
She taught for four decades in #Baltimore City Public Schools, and served multiple terms as the President of the Baltimore #Teachers Union. Watch the video, and learn more about Sharon, the phenomenal other half of this campaign! #mdpolitics
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Today, #NetNeutrality protections officially expired after months of #Republican inaction on the Hill. The fight is not over. I will remain committed to policies protecting net neutrality if elected #Governor.
These include: (1) Strengthening #transparency requirements (2) Expanding #broadband access (3) Updating #ConsumerProtection rules and (4) Taking action against #antitrust violations
#Internet access and skills are a major concern for many businesses and communities in #Maryland. We need effective #leadership on these topics to keep our state at the cutting edge of modern #technology.
