"Maryland ranks in the bottom half of states for economic competitiveness despite our high-quality workforce and access to capital. We must attract new entrepreneurs to Maryland and invest in existing local businesses to unlock the full potential of our economy."
"Our childrens’ education defines our future as a community and nation. I want every child in Maryland to benefit from a world-class education — regardless of their ZIP code."
“We all want clean air, clean water, and safe food. We want efficient and clean energy. We want smart and sustainable development. We CAN protect the environment and ensure economic growth at the same time.”
"High-quality, affordable healthcare should be accessible and portable between jobs. Too many Marylanders lack adequate health insurance coverage and can't afford prescription medications — that is unacceptable."
“I don’t want us to lose another farm. We must continue to enable farmers to make a living on their land while protecting our environment and public health. By keeping our farms, we all win.”
“The 55+ community is a critical part of Maryland’s legacy and an asset to our future. Everyone should be able to age in place as contributing community members with dignity and respect.”
"As the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, and Biotechnology, I led the development and passage of the state's first comprehensive cybersecurity package to protect our state agencies, local governments, and all the data they hold from cyberattacks"
“As one of the most climate-vulnerable states in the nation, extreme weather has already impacted communities like Ellicott City. Preventing additional floods will require true partnership at all levels of government, but we know that each dollar invested in prevention saves six dollars in emergency response. With this mindset I have secured over $40M of state funding to rebuild Old Ellicott City, and will continue to fight for resources for the rest of District 9”