What Maryland accomplished in the legislative session | GUEST COMMENTARY
The Maryland General Assembly passed bills to help veterans and others, writes State Senator J.B. Jennings.
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J.B. Jennings: Can Maryland consumers and businesses afford Moore’s tax plan? | COMMENTARY
Gov. Wes Moore's proposed tax increases to balance the budget will have far-reaching consequences for state programs, essential services and taxpayers, writes Sen. J.B. Jennings.
J.B. Jennings: New taxes, fees are not the way to ensure fiscal stability | GUEST COMMENTARY
As we navigate Maryland's fiscal landscape, it is evident that the solution does not lie in increasing the financial burden on Marylanders. Instead, we must consider modifying these legislative initiatives...
Sen. J.B. Jennings: State budget surplus, mental health crisis require common-sense solutions | COMMENTARY
There are certain things one can count on each year with regard to the Maryland General Assembly. The legislative session will convene at noon on the second Wednesday in January,...
Sen. Jennings: Violence in Baltimore continues to fall on deaf ears [Commentary]
Violent crime should be the number one priority facing the legislature this year, but you wouldn't know it by walking the halls of Annapolis. Today we are at day 45...
Fast-track Baltimore from Charm City to ‘Smart City’
Smart city technologies empower cities to operate more efficiently by leveraging technology and "internet of things" (IoT) sensors that deliver sustainable solutions to economic growth and improve the lives of...
Sen. Jennings: Maryland 20 years too late addressing safety of school children
After the tragic events of 9/11, improved airline security measures were implemented immediately in every airport in America to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent another attack of that...
It’s time to devise a new plan for Baltimore post Freddie Gray
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...