My big news:

After over 15 years as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, yesterday I announced that I am retiring to join the Moore-Miller Administration as Assistant Secretary for Inter-Departmental Data Integration at the Department of Human Services.

This is a critical role desperately needed to breakdown silos across departments and make services and processes more efficient so that we can look after our most vulnerable residents.

Earlier today, I was thinking back across the last 15 years. All that we have been able to accomplish together and everything still left to do. There is a new generation in Annapolis, ready to work for a better Maryland and I know I leave the legislature in excellent hands.

I want to thank my constituents. Serving you has been an incredible honor and privilege. I can honestly say I've enjoyed every minute of it (even some of the times that proved more frustrating than others). I am able to drive around our district, county, and across the State and see the direct impact my service has had and I fill with pride.

Rest assured, I'm not going anywhere. Though my daily commute will take me to Baltimore, and likely around the State more often than I imagine, I am still a proud resident of District 39, and care deeply about our community.

I look forward to seeing you around at our local farmer's markets, book festivals, and PTA meetings.

Thanks for all of the memories!

My bill to have universal school meals throughout the State of Maryland got a little press yesterday.

We had a great bill hearing yesterday in front of the Ways and Means Committee, and I hope we can move forward with this critical bill that will lift every Maryland child out of hunger.

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.

I'm having a nice press day!

Looking forward to working with my colleagues to get universal school meals for all of Maryland's children.