Morning sessions on Day 2 of the National Press Foundation Women in Politics fellowship packed powerful insights from former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.) and Delegate Del. J. Peña-Melnyk (D-Md.) Lived experience matters, and these women warned against one-dimensional reporting.

Gymnast Morgan Price is the first athlete from a historically Black college or university team to win a national collegiate championship. cbsn.ws/4cZnTSe

I have been a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for 17 years. Extremely proud of our work!!! Happy that 5 of these bills were voted out of the committee that I chair. Thank you to the sponsors and Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland leadership.
#intentional #Committed #BlessedAndGrateful

I spoke with members of the 494th and 335th Fighter Squadrons today to commend them for their exceptional airmanship and skill in defending Israel from an unprecedented aerial attack by Iran. These brave servicemembers make us all proud.

I spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today about the situation in the Middle East. We agreed to remain in touch over the coming days as we continue to monitor the situation. We also discussed our efforts to increase critical humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

I attended Brem Foundation Empower Hour event discussing prevention of Breast Cancer. I ran into MD Del.Del. J. Peña-Melnyk who is a great nursing advocate and able to speak with Brem’s founder Dr. Rachel Brem. Nursing continues to support the wonderful work they do for patients.

Today marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week 2024!

As we kick off #BMHW24 , LBCMD is proud to announce the passage of our priority bill, the Maryland Black Maternal Health Act of 2024, sponsored by Del. Delegate Jennifer White & MD Senator Arthur Ellis 👏🏾

Honored to have been the primary sponsor of this legislation. People are struggling to pay for their medications. #health #cost #HealthAndWellness

Proud to have been part of this project. Thank you City of College Park for your hard work.

Black women die at a 41% higher rate of breast cancer than white women. Thank you Del. Alston for HB 1259 and MD Black Caucus. This is a health equity bill which extends coverage for follow-up diagnostic tests after initial screening for breast cancer & lung cancer. MD House Democrats

Reflecting on the 2024 legislative session with these powerful victories for the Caring Across Maryland coalition! Together, we’ve paved the way for a stronger care economy. 🫶 #CareCantWait #ForwardTogether

Thx to both chambers for passing Pam Lanman Guzzone - State Delegate & Clarence Lam’s bills to prevent drug makers from restricting the ability of covered entities like Health Care for the Homeless & other health centers & hospitals to leverage program benefits. Shout out to Del. J. Peña-Melnyk & MACHC 8/9

The Democratic Senate Majority runs through Maryland this year, folks. If we lose this election, a national abortion ban, IVF, and a whole slew of other priorities are at risk. We can’t let that happen – so I’m asking you, will you join our team? Text JOIN to 60502.

My 4th and final bill is headed to Governor Wes Moore desk!

The #SoEveryBodyCanMove Act is going to change the lives of Marylanders living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference! #LLLDAM

MEDIA ADVISORY - 'During a Special Endorsement Meeting, the #LDPGC members voted to endorse the following candidates:
✅President: Joe Biden
✅United States Senate: David Trone
✅House of Representatives District 4: Glenn Ivey
✅House of Representatives District 8: Jamie Raskin

Thank you to the extraordinary team of legislators and staff on the Health and Government Operations Committee, both Democrat and Republican, who under the guidance of Speaker Adrienne A. Jones did so much for Marylanders this session. I am grateful to have led the committee as its Chair.

May our day be as sweet as this piece of Mango. Thank you Senator Cheryl C. Kagan for blessing my day. Happy #sinedie ! #BlessedAndGrateful

Happy Sine Die from the MD House Dems!

Today is the last day of the 2024 Legislative Session, and we still have a lot of important bills to get across the finish line before midnight.

Watch us live throughout the day HERE: mgaleg.maryland.gov.

HB1172 making loan forgiveness more accessible was presented in committee yesterday! Huge thank you to @themccfw @cashcampaignmd and @thesbpc for the continued advocacy around student debt! #PSLF