In State Tuition Petition

In case you have not already heard the news, this week the Board of Elections certified 47,288 valid signatures on the in-state tuition petition. This is an amazing accomplishment and illustrates the intense amount of work that everyone has put into this effort, particularly Delegates Neil Parrott and Pat McDonough who have led this charge!

But, our work is not yet done. To get this measure on the ballot, the Board of Elections must certify 55,736 signatures. That means we need over 8,000 more signatures by June 30th to meet this requirement. Additionally, we have to account for the fact that the Board of Elections will disqualify some signatures (and potential court challenges from the ACLU and Casa de Maryland) – so even more signatures are needed.
Please visit http://www.mdpetitions.com/ today! The citizens of Maryland deserve to be heard on this issue!

Bridge Toll Hearings Announced

I am very concerned about the impact that the proposed toll increases will have on the Eastern Shore. In addition to impacting commuters, visitors and Eastern Shore residents, raising the tolls at these drastic rates will increase the cost of our goods and services. The proposed toll increase for 6-axle trucks, for example, will go from $18 to $60 in just two years.


Unfortunately, the Governor and the Maryland Department of Transportation are side-stepping the legislature and they will be the sole decision makers on how much more we will have to pay.


That makes it all the more important for you to join me in voicing your concern! Please consider attending a public hearing, writing a letter or emailing your comments to them as soon as possible!

Sincerely,