Stephen Buckingham
Fifteenth Annual Legislative Kickoff Held January 8
Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk was named Lawmaker of the Year by UULM-MD and was the keynote speaker at the annual event. For the fifteenth consecutive year, UULM-MD outlined its priority legislation in seven issue areas:
Climate Change
Criminal Justice Reform
Economic Justice
Gun Violence Prevention
Healthcare
Immigration
Medical Aid in Dying
In addition, UULM-MD indicated that it would be supporting implementation of the Kirwan Commission recommendations to improve and better fund public schools.
After session, UULM-MD will also be involved in restoring democracy and promoting our shared values in the 2020 elections.