Progressives in Action
| Lenett, Kaiser & Olszewski Fight for Families, Youth |
This edition we feature the efforts of these three outstanding Maryland legislators and describe their key bills introduced in the 2010 Session as well as major past accomplishments. To see each profile, click on the name or photo.
 Sen. Mike Lenett (D-19) |
 Del. Anne Kaiser (D-14) |
 Del. John Olszewski (D-6) |
| Sen. Harrington and Del. Reznik Sponsor Key Bills |
Harrington & ReznikThroughout the 2010 General Assembly we'll be profiling outstanding progressive lawmakers along with important working family legislation they sponsor and champion.
In this opening-day edition we feature Sen. David Harrington (D-47) and Del. Kirill Reznik (D-39) (click each name).
Del. Bronrott Models Progressive
Leadership During Decade of Service
A leading progressive in the General Assembly for ten years, District 16 (Montgomery County) Del. William A. Bronrott earned a high 3-year average rating of 94 percent on Progressive Maryland Education Fund's Legislative Scorecard, which rates lawmakers on the legislation of most concern to working families. Read more...
Del. Glenn Leads Charge Against Workplace Fraud, Misclassification of Employees
Delegate Cheryl Glenn (D-45, Baltimore City) may be serving only her second year in the Maryland General Assembly, but the dedicated Baltimore native is no newcomer to successful advocacy for workers' rights. As Maryland Political Director for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters and former President of City Union of Baltimore, she's proven her mettle throughout her long career in the labor movement, whose values continue to guide her work as a delegate in the State House. Most recently it's led her to sponsor the successfully passed "Workplace Fraud Act of 2009..." Read more
State Senators Verna Jones and Catherine Pugh, and Delegates Tom Hucker, Roger Manno and Aisha Braveboy (photo above, l-r) are championing a number of key bills in the 2008 General Assembly Session. With strong support from Progressive Maryland and allies, their legislation would significantly improve the lives of Maryland's working families. Read about their bills and find links to contact your representatives to support them...
Delegates Holmes, Niemann and Taylor Stand with
Progressive Maryland for Working Families
Md. Delegates Marvin Holmes, Doyle Niemann and Herman Taylor (l-r)
Progressive Maryland applauds three key allies in the House who are introducing important legislation in the 2008 General Assembly to assist working families:
- Del. Marvin Holmes (Dist. 23B, Prince George's Co.) to make it easier for low-income Marylanders to afford car insurance by allowing them to spread out their payments monthly to the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF).
- Del. Doyle Niemann (Dist. 47, Prince George's Co.) to help families who face mortgage foreclosure; and protect against identify theft.
- Del. Herman Taylor (Dist. 14, Montgomery Co.) to create universal access to quality pre-Kindergarten for any child who needs it. Study after study shows the importance that children be intellectually stimulated at the youngest age possible. Read More
