Keeping Eyes on the Prize

This year’s legislative session ends on Monday. During this last-minute crush and push, my colleagues and I are working overtime to pass a balanced budget and other vital legislation.  Most of my efforts will be on the pivotal energy bill making its way to the finish line.  Throughout the session I have been laser-focused on ensuring Maryland’s energy policies provide abundant and affordable clean energy to protect both rate-payers and our planet.

My next newsletter will recap the key legislation to have made it over the finish line.

Hands Off Our Rights Rally: Saturday, April 5th

While I must stay in Annapolis for these important votes (yes, all day Saturday!), my spirit will be down on the Mall for the People’s Veto Day.  I hope you will consider joining in peaceful dissent to the Trump administration’s unprecedented assault on so many things we hold dear:  the rule of law, justice, compassion, and common sense.  When so much is being torn apart, there is power in standing together.

• Time: Saturday, April 5, 12 noon–3:30 pm

• Location: Sylvan Theater, National Mall, Washington, DC

• Info: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764186/ or https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/April5Washington/

• National info: https://handsoff2025.com/ + https://www.seeyouinthestreets.com

Community Potluck:  Saturday, April 12th

I also believe in the power of sitting together to share food while building community!  Along with Clifton Baptist Church, Impact Silver Spring, and Takoma Park Mobilization, I am sponsoring a Community Potluck to do exactly that.  It will be held at Clifton Park Baptist Church at 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please join us!

Need help with a state issue?

Please contact my office at lorig.charkoudian@house.state.md.us or leave us a message at (410)-841-3423.

Onward,

Lorig