In this month alone we have experienced 17 of Earth's hottest days ever recorded. Humankind's addiction to fossil fuel has created Hell on earth. Our only salvation is bold climate action now.
BREAKING: we just shut down a keynote speech by Senior Advisor to the President John Podesta. Addressing a room full of millionaires in a 5-star hotel, Podesta said we can only get to net-zero by 2050. So we sang him off the stage.
I was proud to vote for #HB588 because access to healthcare is both a humanitarian issue and an economic one. This common sense bill will allow our immigrant neighbors to buy insurance, which will reduce the strain on our ER’s. I call on the Senate to pass it too #access2care
The Moore-Miller Transition Report was just released + highlights in its short-term housing recommendations the need to “robustly fund emergency rental assistance and long-term rental assistance programs,” yet this funding is not in the FY24 budget. /2
https://t.co/oDWH0uW44w
🧵There's currently NO $ for emergency rental assistance to stop evictions in FY24, but there's $2.5 billion in the Rainy Day Fund.
MD families face economic downpour + are counting on @iamwesmoore@jacobrday + #MDGA23 to #LeaveNoOneBehind + fund emergency rental assistance. 1/
I’m thrilled to report that HB9 The Transportation Equity Act passed the House of Delegates Monday! All Marylanders deserve the benefit of an equitable, well-planned transportation system including access to jobs, economic development, and clean air #working4md#mdga23
Calling out Congressman Andy Harris for his vote in 2018 to roll back legislation put in place in the wake of the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. This legislation was meant to hold financial institutions accountable and prevent them from engaging in risky behavior that
If you believe that everyone who works hard deserves a fair wage, please call Chair Wilson's office at 410-841-3325 and urge him to support HB549: The Fair Wage Act with indexing included. Together, we can make a difference.
@FF15Maryland
Healthcare is a basic human right, and it's time to ensure that all Marylanders have access to comprehensive healthcare services. Join us in supporting HB0329 and advocating for universal healthcare. #HealthcareJustice#SupportHB0329
The LSPC has launched a statewide support letter for HB0329, which aims to establish a Commission on Universal Healthcare. We urge HGO Chair @PenaMelnykforMD to schedule a committee vote on the vital bill. View our letter here: https://t.co/JAkEfb6HGM #HealthcareForAll
As an organization committed to advocating for policies that improve the lives of all people, the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus believes that quality health care is a fundamental right that should be available to everyone.
Let's show the Health and Government Committee the strong support for healthcare for all
Please click this link: https://t.co/2zj6ksfIq1 to send a pre-written letter in support of @SheilaRuthD44B’s HB0329 Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care
#MovingMarylandForward