House Republicans Issue Statement Following Hearing on Ending Supplementary Unemployment Benefits The Maryland House of Delegates Economic Matters Committee today held a public hearing on Governor Larry Hogan’s decision to end the $300 supplemental unemployment insurance payments, effective July 3rd. House Minority Whip Chris Adams and Minority Ranking Member Delegate Steve Arentz, who both serve […]
House Republican Leaders Make New Appointments
To Leadership Team House Minority Leader Jason Buckel and House Minority Whip Chris Adams today announced new appointments to vacant leadership positions within the House Republican Caucus. “Each of these Delegates is an excellent leader and I am pleased to have them on our team”, said House Minority Leader Jason Buckel. “These are dedicated individuals […]
House Republicans Seek Accelerated Plan
To Reopen Maryland’s Courts The House Republican Caucus has requested an update on the plan to reopen Maryland’s courts. In a letter to Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, Caucus leaders cited the inclusion of frontline judicial staff in Phase 1A of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccination plan and asked that the timeline for full reopening be accelerated. […]
Republicans on the Failure of Paid Sick Leave Delay
House Minority Leader Nic Kipke and House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga issued the following statement regarding the failure of legislation that would delay the implementation of Paid Sick Leave. Senate Bill 304 – Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Delay of Effective Date would have delayed the implementation until July 1, giving businesses time to […]