Serving as the voice of my constituents in Cecil when considering impactful, sometimes nuanced, and occasionally complex legislation before the Maryland General Assembly is a privilege I value. Doing so in an effective way beyond “red vs. blue” talking points or popularity contests on social media is a very serious job. While I am reminded […]
Legislation Under Consideration to Support Behavioral Health
One of my signature bills this session seeks to redirect the currently existing Problem Gambling Fund administered by the State to directly reimburse peer recovery specialists on calls for service. Currently, this fund is woefully under-funding direct patient treatment, as seen on pages 35 and 36 of this report. Huge shout-out to Voices of Hope, […]