From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: MARVIN MANDEL – MARYLAND’S 56TH GOVERNOR This week, we sadly said goodbye as Marvin Mandel, Maryland’s 56th Governor, was laid to rest. Marvin Mandel’s political career, which spanned 27 years, began when he was elected as a Baltimore City member of the House of Delegates. He spent 17 years in […]
Sen. Jennings Submits Legislation Allowing Maryland National Guard Members to Carry Firearms While on Base
From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: Today Senator J.B. Jennings has announced that he has filed legislation to allow all Maryland Army and Air National Guard members to carry a firearm while on duty at National Guard Armories, Air Bases and Recruiting Centers. “My heart aches for the four Marines and U.S. Naval Officer […]
Sen. Jennings: July 1 Toll Reductions Will Have No Effect on Road Projects, Bond-Rating, or Maintenance and Safety Standards
From state Sen. J.B. Jennings: Toll Reductions Governor Hogan’s recent toll cut was not just keeping a campaign promise to lower Maryland’s excessive tolls. Most importantly, it was a well-reasoned, fiscally sound plan to put more money back in the pockets of bridge, road and tunnel users. The reduced tolls, which become effective July 1 […]
State Senate GOP Defend Gov. Hogan Toll Reduction Plan; Toll Increases Under Gov. O’Malley Deemed “Excessive”
From the Senate Minority Office: At the request of Democratic legislators who opposed the move, members of the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee and the Senate Finance Committee gathered together at a joint hearing in their committee room Tuesday morning to question Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn and Bruce Gartner, the Executive Director of the […]
Sen. Jennings: “Take Time to Remember Those that Sacrificed Their Lives and Paid the Ultimate Price”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: MEMORIAL DAY Two days a year are set aside to honor and remember the unparalleled suffering and sacrifice that many American men and women have made for their country. While Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th and is a day we thank all who have put on the uniform and […]
Sen. Jennings: “I Never Thought I Would be Deployed to Deal with Rioting in Baltimore, a City I Love”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Baltimore – Time For A New Plan Like many of you, I watched Baltimore City erupt into madness on live television April 27th. The City became an orgy of angry crowds rioting, torching property and vehicles, looting and destroying. It was obvious that additional manpower and reinforcements were needed to restore […]
Sen. Jennings: “Governor Hogan Proved it is Possible to Balance the Budget Without Imposing a Heavier Tax and Fee Burden”
From state Sen. J.B. Jennings: End of Session Wrap-up The 2015 session of the Maryland General Assembly was gaveled to a close at midnight on Monday. I wanted to follow-up with you and let you know how many of the big issues this session were resolved. State Budget Initially, the Maryland Senate unanimously approved, with […]
State Senate GOP Celebrate Historic Budget Vote; Sen. Jennings: “This Year Was Like No Other”
From the Senate Minority Office: On the floor of the State Senate yesterday, members of the Maryland Senate Republican Caucus reached across the aisle and joined with Democrats to voice their support for the budget bills proposed by Governor Larry Hogan with the first unanimous budget vote in the Senate in nine years. Throughout the […]