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National Politics

1/31/2017

 
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If you are a regular reader of my updates, you know I try to stay in my lane as a state elected official.  But recent national events have stirred me and many others up.  I spent a part of last weekend asking Governor Hogan to explain how he would implement the President's Executive Order regarding visitors and refugees in the state-owned Marshall-BWI Airport.  Thus far, the Governor has not responded with any specifics.  I also joined my colleagues in a statement regarding the misguided order which I believe will not make us safer--none of the countries covered by the order have had an immigrant cause a terrorist incident as far back as, and including, 9/11--and runs counter to our values.
President John F. Kennedy authored a book called A Nation of Immigrants in which he expressed a sentiment with which I concur:

"Immigration policy should be generous; it should be fair; it should be flexible. With such a policy we can turn to the world, and to our own past, with clean hands and a clear conscience. Such a policy would be but a reaffirmation of old principles. It would be but an expression of our agreement with George Washington that 'The bosom of America is open to receive not only the opulent and respectable stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all nations and religions; whom we shall welcome
to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by decency and propriety of conduct they appear to merit the enjoyment.'"

I will try to maintain my focus in these updates on state and local issues within my purview, but I also wanted to share those thoughts.

You can always keep up with what I am doing by following me at @mkorman on Twitter or clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook.

Legislative News

Since my last email update, I have introduced a new piece of legislation, the Assisted Living Program Transparency Act (HB 387).  The legislation would make it easier for those researching assisted living facilities for parents or others to access information about facilities online.
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Earlier this week, the House overrode the Governor's veto of the Clean Energy Jobs Act.  The legislation increased the state's "renewable portfolio standard" (the amount of electricity we obtain from renewable sources) to 25%.  The legislation passed the General Assembly on a bipartisan basis last year and is a modest improvement to our pro-environmental and pro-clean/green jobs policies.  I was pleased to vote for the override.
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The Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, has begun the process of going through each government agency's budget.  You can see a schedule of hearings here.  As the Department of Legislative Services' non-partisan budget analyses are released on each agency, they will also be available on the schedule page.  One of the best parts about being an Appropriations Committee member is that the budget affects all areas of policy.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any issue of concern.

Administration News

In 2015, the legislature passed a bill sponsored by my colleague Delegate Karen Young (Frederick) regarding student privacy protections.  I was privileged to serve as floor leader on the bill.  Pursuant to budget language, the Maryland Higher Education Commission recently reported on the status of implementation of the bill at Maryland institutions of higher education.  You can review the status report online. 
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Shortly after this update is released, the Governor will come before the legislature and provide the State of the State address.  I will be sure to discuss the speech in a future email update.

Metro

As I mentioned last week, the Administration's proposed budget included an operating subsidy increase for Metro as requested by Metro's General Manager.  I joined with other colleagues in sending a letter to thank the Department of Transportation and encourage them to do more to protect riders.  You can read the letter here.

I also discussed the budget issue on NPR's WAMU.

Community News
  • Dave Richman received the Award for Service to Society from the 50,000 member American Institute of Chemical Engineering.  The award is for sustained leadership in implementing the Washington, DC-area 'Chemcycle' school science program and its successor STEM program in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and for leadership activities on aging issues in Montgomery County, Maryland.
  • Bethesda Green: Congratulations to District 16's Tina Arreaza and Amita Skukla on joining the Bethesda Green Board.  Thank you to District 16's Joe Chirico and Jon Weintraub for your previous service on the board.
  • Congratulations to Bridge Foist and Jeffrey Dritcha for joining the EdgemoorCitizens Association Board.
  • Larry Schecker has retired from the Federal Communications Commission and become Associate General Counsel for the Universal Service Administrative Company.  Congratulations Larry!

If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences, please email [email protected].

Community Events
  • On Monday, February 6 Councilman George Leventhal will be speaking to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Democratic Breakfast Club. The meeting starts at7:30am at the Original Pancake House in Bethesda.
  • Also on Monday, February 6, the Woman's Democratic Club will host a panel discussion: Fracking in Maryland: To Be or Not To Be?  The event will be held at 10am at the Jane Lawton Community Center, 4301 Willow Lane in Chevy Chase.  RSVP to [email protected].
  • On Sunday, February 19, the Montgomery County Democratic Party will be holding its annual brunch.  More information is available on the Party's website.
  • The Flying V Theater, which performs at the Writer's Center in Bethesda, is premiering a new show, Brother Mario, on Saturday, February 25 and running until Sunday, March 12.​  In this existential mashup of the worlds of Anton Chekhov and The Super Mario Brothers, Mario begins to wonder if there is more to life than jumping, go-karts, and princesses in other castles. Come visit the Mushroom Kingdom to battle Bowser and mid-life ennui in equal measure.  Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or at the door.

​If you know of an upcoming community event, please email [email protected].

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