News from the House

In the past five months since her election, House Speaker Adrienne Jones has taken a steadfast and thoughtful approach to laying the foundation for her time as Speaker of the House of Delegates. She recently announced new leadership appointments. I a...

‪Somber morning with some of my colleagues at MD General Assembly but uplifted by the beautiful music from the choir of New Psalmist Baptist Church as we await the funeral of our beloved Congressman @RepCummings #RestinPower ‬Delegate Shelly Hettleman Katie Fry Hester,...

As part of an Economic Matters Committee tour today, I visited a six year old distillery in St. Michael’s, one of only a few in Maryland owned by a woman, Lyon Distilling Company.

Just four years ago, there were only a handful of craft distilleries and now there are 30...

Thank you Indian Origin Network of Howard County, IONHoCo, for a wonderful celebration last night and for all of the good work you do in our county!

Many thanks to the friends, family and colleagues who came out to Glory Days Grill last night to celebrate spring and support Friends of Courtney Watson.  We had a full house and all communities of Howard County, as well as regions of Maryland, were represented.
 
I wa...

Pleased to invite you to a Reception on June 5th at Glory Days Glory Days Grill in Ellicott City with our Special Guest, Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones from 5:30 -7:00 p.m.

RSVP here

See you soon!

On this final day of the session - called Sine Die - I am thrilled to announce that Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program – Awards for Flood Damage and Mandatory Funding (HB428/SB269) has passed! 

What does this mean for Howard County? 

HB428/SB269 places a m...

Happy Maryland Day! Our state turns 385 today. Here are some upcoming Maryland Day celebrations and events: http://ow.ly/3YPD30obmS4

HB 428, my bill to provide $5 million a year to help towns like Ellicott City fight flooding passed the House of Delegates this morning 106-31! Looking for cross file Senate Bill to also pass this week. Katie Fry Hester, Maryland Senate D9 is working hard to make that...