Ferguson and Jones offer preview of issues General Assembly will tackle in 2023
During a Greater Washington Board of Trade forum, Ferguson identified mental health, transportation and workforce development as likely priorities for the legislature. He also said the new wave of state leaders need to pay careful attention to the learning and social deficits created by the pandemic.
‘People line up way before daybreak’: Md. commits to major upgrades of popular state parks
Ferguson set up a study group which led to the passage of the Maryland Great Outdoors Act which will send $162 million to the parks for repairs, expansion and increased staffing. “It is putting the state’s largest historical investment in state parks in this state’s history; it is a remarkable, remarkable thing,” says the Senate…
With an eye toward the next four years, Ferguson raises money aggressively for himself and his colleagues
Armed with this momentum, Ferguson said he is confident that Senate Democrats can protect their most vulnerable incumbents in the fall, and target a few Republican-held seats to build on their 32-15 supermajority.
State lawmakers schedule hearing on stolen benefits & SNAP enrollment issues
“Thank you for your coverage of this issue. I think it has been unfortunately one of the undertold stories of what we are seeing happen as part of the post-pandemic,” Ferguson said. “What we know is that these are the most vulnerable families in Maryland and it’s unacceptable what we are seeing happen with their…
Senate President Bill Ferguson, other lawmakers back Ivan Bates for city state’s attorney
Ferguson, who represents part of the city, said Baltimore needs “the right partner” to help create safer communities. “We are at a very critical time for the city of Baltimore,” Ferguson said. “It is everyone’s responsibility to find a way to create a safe community. At the end of the day, the state’s attorney is…
Maryland lawmakers could change gun law after Supreme Court’s ruling
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) said in a joint statement that they would be reviewing the opinion but called universal concealed carry the “wrong answer” to address gun violence. “We will be reviewing the opinion and, if necessary, pass legislation that protects Marylanders and complies…
Wes Moore endorsed by two top Baltimore-area elected officials
Former nonprofit chief and best-selling author Wes Moore on Tuesday picked up support from state Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) and U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.), two influential leaders in the Baltimore region, in his quest to become Maryland’s next governor.
