The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association are co-sponsoring their Thirteenth Annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college-bound female high school juniors and seniors, which this year will be entitled “Freedom and Civic Virtues.”
The contest’s seven winners will each receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to NFWL’s Annual Conference November 18-22, 2010 where they will network with, be mentored by and speak to hundreds of women lawmakers from across the United States.
“This is an excellent opportunity for Harford County members of the Class of 2010 and 2011,” said NFWL member, Delegate Donna Stifler. “This contest will help seven young women enhance their understanding of the role of women in politics through a hands-on learning experience. It provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills while assisting with college tuition expenses. The Millennial Generation is ...Continue Reading
The following was received from the office of Del. Donna Stifler:
HB 182 (Health Insurance-Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening-American Cancer Society Guidelines) will be heard on Thursday, February 4 at 1 pm in the House Health and Government Matters Committee.
This legislation would freeze in place the existing American Cancer Society guidelines for mammograms as of January 1, 2010. These guidelines recommend regular yearly mammograms starting at age 40, among other screening practices, and more stringent recommendations for high risk women.
Late last year a federal advisory panel (United States Preventive Services Task Force) proposed changing the existing guidelines to tell women that they did not need mammograms until age 50. The Task Force’s recommendations were widely rejected and castigated by the medical community and those involved with cancer prevention. HB 182 would ensure that the healthcare insurers in Maryland would continue to provide coverage for the more frequent use of mammograms ...Continue Reading
The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) has announced that Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R, Distict 35A) will be honored on November 13 with an Outstanding Leadership Award for her tenacious pursuit of legislation to ensure the safety of elevators in the State of Maryland.
The non-partisan legislation which was signed into law by the Governor after the 2009 Legislative Session brings Maryland in-line with its surrounding jurisdictions and allows the use of third party inspectors. The new law not only reduces State expenditures and eliminates the backlog of inspections, but, more importantly, increases the safety of the vertical riding public.
“This is a win –win,” said Stifler. “On one side of the ledger, it reduces state spending. On the other side, it brings in revenue. It also provides opportunity to small businesses to obtain state contracts. This is a stimulus ...Continue Reading
Employees Donate $1,800 to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig has issued a proclamation declaring October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Harford County. The county executive was joined by Delegate Donna Stifler, District 35-A, as well as county employees and supporters of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
“During the month of October, many organizations and community groups will offer public education and special events in an effort to heighten the awareness and raise funds to help find a cure for breast cancer,” County Executive Craig stated. “Our proclamation is symbolic of the support by county employees, their families and friends for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and efforts to find a cure for breast cancer,” remarked the county executive.
In 2009 an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer ...Continue Reading
Delegate Donna Stifler used her shoe to take a whack at the cornerstone of the new Bel Air High School during a Rededication Ceremony October 11.
When a box designed to hold commemorative items wouldn’t fit all the way into the cornerstone, Stifler said she saw a bunch of men trying to push it down with their hands. But that didn’t work, so Stifler took off a black pump and let loose.
After a few thumps from her shoe and help from someone with a trowel, the insert was coaxed into place and the new cornerstone was laid without further incident.
Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R., 35A) will kickoff October as Breast Cancer Awareness month by undergoing a televised digital mammogram at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center on Tuesday, September 15th.
“It is vitally imperative that women take action to protect their health. By publicly taking my mammogram, I hope to increase awareness that breast cancer screening is both essential and available,” said Stifler.
Stifler has been an outspoken proponent of increased education pertaining to women’s health issues. In Annapolis, she co-sponsored legislation that would have prohibited the denial of health insurance based on a pre-existing medical condition related to the occurrence of breast cancer. .
Stifler is preparing for her fourth session as a member of the House of Delegates representing portions of Harford County. She is a member of the National Conference of State Legislators Women’s Health Advisory Committee.
The Bel Air High School building rose from the earth sixty years ago and it will be demolished sometime this October. The wreckage has already begun as a glorious new replacement building stands by, ready to welcome students at the start of the new school year. Hallelujah!
As the parent of a Bel Air graduate and a past president of the BAHS PTSA, I know firsthand how the community struggled to cope with the impact of a failing building. And I was one of the many people who fought to have the old building replaced. So I wasn’t planning to shed any tears when the old walls came tumbling down.
But on eve of destruction, I wondered about what happened inside that building over the years. From its state-of-the-art beginnings in 1950, through (and way past) obsolescence, the Bel Air building witnessed the ...Continue Reading
Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R, 35A) has been chosen as one of Maryland’s two representatives on the Advisory Council to the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
Stifler said she was honored by the appointment, and looked forward to learning what issues women legislators in other states were working on. “I will make sure that the women members of the Maryland General Assembly know what issues are coming down the pike that they can influence,” said Stifler, who recently completed her third legislative session in Annapolis.
Speaker of the House of Delegates Mike Busch (D., 30) said “Delegate Donna Stifler will be a great addition to the Advisory Council to the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures. She is a hardworking and dedicated advocate for women.”
Republican House of Delegates Minority Leader, Tony O’Donnell (R., ...Continue Reading
The following was received from the office of Del. Donna Stifler:
The conclusion of the 2009 Maryland General Assembly Session saw the passage of three legislative proposals by Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R., 35A) that will save taxpayers significant money and make children in Harford County and all across Maryland safer. “Government should be in the business of giving taxpayers good value for their money,” said Stifler. “We need to do a much better job of evaluating government spending.”
Stifler sponsored HB 613 which was signed into law by Governor O’Malley on Tuesday. It replaces government positions with contracts bid out to the private sector to perform elevator inspections. The result is less state spending and an increase in revenue to the state from contractor certifications. “It provides more opportunities for private sector contractors and less government spending. It’s perfect,” said Stifler.
Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R. 35A) has successfully steered legislation through the Maryland House of Delegates that will save Maryland taxpayers in excess of one million dollars over the next five years.
Stifler’s legislation, HB 613, changes the manner in which the State conducts elevator inspections. It eliminates three positions from state government and brings in revenue to the state from private sector inspectors who will be certified to conduct the inspections.
“This is a win –win,” said Stifler. “On one side of the ledger, it reduces state spending. On the other side, it brings in revenue. It also provides opportunity to small businesses to obtain state contracts.”
The House of Delegates approved the measure by an overwhelming vote of 125 in favor to six opposed.
“This is a stimulus bill that actually works,” said Stifler. “And it benefits all taxpayers at the same time.”
