I am proud to be sponsoring legislation to tackle this critical issue. It is essential that we, as a state, do our due diligence in making sure long-term care facilities are taking care of the Marylanders in their care.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-nursing-home-bills/2021/02/26/293e9846-76c9-11eb-9537-496158cc5fd9_story.html
I am proud to be introducing HB 674 which will ensure the quality of care at nursing homes that have a transfer of ownership. We have to ensure Maryland does its due diligence in making sure that Marylanders are cared for properly.
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So many people have lost loved ones in this pandemic. My heart goes out to Mayor Bowser and all those who have suffered a loss during this pandemic.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/coronavirus/dc-mayor-loses-sister-to-covid-19/2585513/?fbclid=IwAR2Pwc-IzUvQvZ8JFgSwZPf0QQRD6dAqN7SmdgJPWlZnhNn8zxEnbo3ZR5c
Please know that vaccination providers are listed on https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine. Currently, only those persons in Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C are eligible. See which phase you are in by going to this webpage. For pre-registration vaccine please visit: https://covid19vaccination.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
Please know that due to the winter weather, Prince George's County Health Department has postponed all first dose vaccinations scheduled for today. If your appointment has been affected you should have received a notification about rescheduling.
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I am proud to be joining Speaker Adrienne Jones and many of my colleagues in supporting comprehensive housing legislation that will help fight the numerous housing issues exacerbated by COVID-19. This package of legislation will help people stay in their homes and avoid eviction.
I was proud to present HB 673, which will allow state health facilities to grant alternative work schedules to nurses when needed. We need to do more to support our nurses and healthcare workers, especially during this pandemic.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0673?ys=2021RS
This week, the enactment of the RELIEF Act will bring much-needed aid to Maryland families and small businesses. I am proud of the hard work everyone put in to create, and improve, a bill that took seriously the issues Marylanders are facing.
We need to serve our college students better when it comes to mental health. My legislation will create a taskforce that can help us learn the problem's specifics and identify the solutions we can provide.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2021/02/12/taskforce-will-study-college-students-mental-healthcare-access/
This week, I joined my colleagues in Annapolis to overturn Governor Hogan's veto of several critical pieces of legislation. Including the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, which will help provide students with the education that they deserve.
https://marylandreporter.com/2021/02/10/kirwan-education-veto-expected-to-be-overturned-this-week/
