Once again, Republicans in Washington have let politics get in the way of governing and are trying to bring down our healthcare system with them. The federal government is shut down: not because we can’t afford to keep it open, but because dysfunction has overtaken responsibility. The truth is, these shutdowns cost us more than running the government would in the first place, while creating unnecessary hardship for the very people who serve our country. At the heart of the fi

The biggest news last week — the assassination of GOP activist Charlie Kirk — wasn’t about our community directly, but it certainly affected many of us. I didn’t like almost anything Charlie Kirk said or how he said it. But I would defend his right to say it, and he should have been criticized with words, not attacked with bullets. Gov. Wes Moore had it right when he said, “Political violence is never acceptable. Ever.”

This week, Johns Hopkins Medicine, which owns Suburban Hospital here in Bethesda and Sibley Hospital just over the line in DC, sent a letter to patients and families with some very concerning news. Beginning August 25, 2025, Johns Hopkins no longer was part of the UnitedHealthcare network (other than one facility in Florida). That means UnitedHealthcare may cover less, or even none, of the care you receive at Johns Hopkins locations. This could affect you if you have Unite

A little more than a year ago I was sworn in by Speaker Adrienne Jones as your Delegate for District 16! I got to mark that anniversary last week by attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference for the very first time. The conference was a great chance to learn from county government partners and local leaders about the challenges and opportunities our communities face. It was especially valuable to hear how counties across Maryland are approachin