Delegate Jazz Lewis

Housing officials, advocates warn shift in HUD funding could unhouse thousands in Maryland - Maryland Matters State officials and anti-homelessness organizations  said they fear a shift in federal funding priorities could result in thousands of Marylanders who now benefit from permanent housing assistance, in...

The Trump Administration's plan to put thousands of Marylanders on the streets is horrific. These vulnerable Marylanders need support, not cruelty.

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After decades of planning, the Blue Line Corridor’s promise must be fulfilled Opinion: The Blue Line Corridor Coalition is bringing together public, private, and community partners to build on a rich legacy of Black excellence in Prince George’s County.

With the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition and the state's historic investment in this community, we have the opportunity to create bold, transformative change for those who have too often been unheard and left behind.

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Democrats didn’t just rebound. They dominated. "This is a foreshadow of what we're going to see next year," said one strategist.

Last night showed that Democrats are not just winning elections but building a movement focused on serving working class Americans and rejecting Trump's extreme agenda.

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For too long, these residents have been left behind, and today showed that those days are behind us.

This morning saw the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition! This community group will convene local stakeholders and resources to ensure that, as we continue with our historic investment into this historic community, we are putting resident voices and needs out front first.

Maryland consumers with state-sponsored health care to face big cost increases The federal government remains shut down, keeping the prospect of federal subsidies to buy health insurance off the table as open enrollment on the health exchange approaches for Maryland.

Tens of thousands of Marylanders stand to see their premiums skyrocket because of Trump and Republican inaction.

It's time they start protecting healthcare rather than billionaires.

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How a Maryland prisoner died an ‘excruciating’ death from dehydration Lamont Mealy died of dehydration in an isolation cell at Western Correctional Institution in 2023. A lawsuit claims state officials covered it up.

The death of Mr. Mealy in DPSCS's custody and Mr. Hoskins' letter are deeply disturbing and troubling. The Mealy family and the people of Maryland deserve answers and a thorough investigation.

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In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker

Ingrassia may no longer be nominated, but he is still employed by Trump, while so many upstanding and good public servants have been fired. That is unacceptable!

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Wishing a very happy birthday to my friend, Governor Wes Moore!

Trump administration cuts $40M in D.C. security, anti-terrorism funds The Trump administration cuts to homeland security grants in D.C. and 11 states has been paused by a federal judge while they are being challenged in court.

While Trump continues to pretend to keep Americans safe, he actually keeps making decisions that do the opposite, and cutting anti-terrorism funds is just another example.

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Had a great morning joining so many great community leaders for the announcement of state funding for a number of affordable housing projects across the state including right here in Capitol Heights.

We are getting work done to ensure more Marylanders can afford housing!

In District 24, more than 17,000 Marylanders rely on SNAP benefits which are now under assault by Trump and extremist Republicans.

Democrats cannot stand by while so many lose the benefits that they depend on, and we will continue fighting back!

To my neighbors: We see you. We hear you. And we’re fighting for you. Maryland will remain a place of opportunity, diversity, and resilience.

Our priorities are clear:

Protect Maryland’s economy

Support workers & families

Push back on harmful policies

Stand with every Marylander

The Attorney General has filed 34 legal actions to protect our economy, our funding, and our communities – from defending privacy to fighting unfair federal overreach.

But Maryland isn’t standing still. The Comptroller is building tools to help businesses & nonprofits plan for these economic shocks.

Immigration enforcement is also ramping up. Since January, ICE has arrested ~1,500 people in Maryland. Six in ten had no criminal convictions – most with traffic infractions. Families are being torn apart.

Federal jobs are only 6% of our workforce but make up 10% of our wages. Losing them shakes the foundation of our economy.

Since January, Maryland has lost 13,000 federal jobs – the biggest drop in 30 years. These aren’t just numbers. They’re families, paychecks, and communities feeling the loss.

Maryland is getting hit hard by recent federal policy changes – but we’re fighting back. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵

Detention cells in Baltimore designed for short stays instead confine immigrants for days Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy, accordin...

The Trump Administration continues to show that it doesn't care about the law, as it continues to detain many law-abiding members of our community in deplorable conditions for days at a time, rather than targeting actual dangerous criminals.

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I had a great time this morning in both Charles and Calvert County touring their Child Advocacy Centers. These county institutions do amazing work in bringing together resources and services for children and families in Southern Maryland.

Trump demands firing of BLS chief after soft jobs report The monthly jobs report showed just 73,000 jobs in July, with big reductions to May's and June's numbers

Trump continues to show he will do anything to hide the fact that his policies are hurting the economy and working Americans.

Firing the BLS Chief is just one more example.

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Maryland faces deepening affordable housing crisis Maryland is grappling with a worsening shortage of affordable housing, according to a state report. The gap has left many Marylanders priced out of homeownership and burdened by high rental costs.

The evidence is clear: too many Marylanders cannot find affordable housing.

We need to do much more to ensure that housing is not out of reach for those who are looking to put down roots in our great state.

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Maryland just lost its most federal workers in a month in nearly 30 years Maryland’s federal workforce just saw its largest single-month job loss since 1996, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This is why we passed the Protect Our Federal Workers Act, because we knew the Trump Administration would be targeting these Maryland workers, and our state needs to stand alongside these civil servants.

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It was wonderful to join our Governor yesterday for the signing of an executive order to advance environmental justice in Maryland. For far too long, certain communities have borne the worst of the impacts of pollution.

These communities need all of us to act.

Today marks 5 years since we lost the great Representative John Lewis. I had the opportunity to meet with this civil rights hero as a staffer to Congressman Hoyer. I remain inspired by his story, his vision, and his years of tireless advocacy.

Let's make some good trouble.

Supreme Court green-lights Trump’s order for mass firings across federal government The justices granted the administration's emergency appeal seeking permission to enforce a Feb. 11 executive order that instructed agencies to carry out dramatic “reductions in force.”

This Supreme Court ruling will not just devastate the livelihoods of federal workers, but it will gut many of the essential services that everyday Americans depend on from government agencies, right when people need them most.

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We will use every tool available to ensure this project moves forward as planned—because our community deserves these jobs, our state deserves this investment, and the FBI deserves a headquarters worthy of their service to our country.

Let me be clear: moving the headquarters just down the street in D.C. ignores the real security threats our FBI faces and leaves their workforce vulnerable.

I have been proud to fight for this headquarters alongside our federal partners, and I will not back down now.