2024 Maryland Voter Guide Footnotes
1.) Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X, – “I’m not concerned about the politics. I’m concerned that a $1.3 billion tax hike would cost us jobs and hurt Maryland families already squeezed by historic inflation. Enough is enough. Let’s reject these tax hikes and send a message that it’s time to end politics-as-usual.” 4/3/2024: https://twitter.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1775496294695371125
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Today I sent a letter to President Biden calling for federal action to address protectionist provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that impose trade barriers, drive up prices, and threaten access to more affordable electric vehicles.” 9/20/2022: https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1572242424831049735
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Today I announced a more than $1 billion tax relief proposal to make it more affordable for retirees to stay in Maryland. This legislation, which would lower taxes for more than 230,000 Marylanders, is the biggest tax reduction in Maryland in more than two decades.” 1/16/2024:
https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1217967701437681670
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Our 100% balanced FY 2022 economic recovery budget fully funds Maryland’s top priorities without any tax hikes, layoffs, or cuts to essential services—in fact, it will provide tax relief to thousands of Maryland families, retirees, and small businesses.” 1/23/2021:
https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1353065465153691649
2.) Other, Jewish Community Relations Council Voter Guide, – “I believe we should continue to provide Ukraine with the resources and strategic insight needed to combat Russian aggression. ” 2024:
https://jcouncil.org/sites/default/files/documents/JCRC_WJW_2024%20MD%20Voter%20Guide.pdf
Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “In the Senate, Angela will build upon the Affordable Care Act to ensure universal health coverage ” (Reflects increased government spending.) 2024: https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/health-care
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “I will always protect the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. We must expand the Inflation Reduction Act so all Americans can benefit from lower drug costs. As Governor, Larry Hogan vetoed a bill to fund the Prescription Drug Affordability Board – a board designed to reduce the costs of medications for ALL Marylanders. Americans shouldn’t have to decide whether to purchase vital medications, buy food, or pay rent and they certainly can’t afford a Senator who will choose Big Pharma over their own health.” 6/26/2024:
https://x.com/alsobrooksformd/status/1816888079954612398
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “When elected to the Senate, I will protect and expand the Inflation Reduction Act to extend to all Americans, beyond just our seniors on Medicare, because I know personally the impact it has on families. Larry Hogan will caucus with the Republicans that voted against it.” 8/15/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1824204756010639657
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “An assault weapons ban. Codifying Roe v. Wade. A Green New Deal. This is the agenda I am going to fight for in the United States Senate.” 4/11/2024:
https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1778524901928022524
3.) Article, WMAR2 News – “Governor Larry Hogan has vetoed two bills overwhelmingly passed by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2021 legislative session. House Bill 16 would essentially make Maryland a sanctuary state and prohibit law enforcement from inquiring on a suspect’s immigration or citizenship status.” 5/27/2021:
Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Last week, I vetoed HB 16 & HB 23, sanctuary state bills that would prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal law enforcement. Maryland will continue to uphold the law and put the safety of our citizens first.” 6/1/2021:
https://x.com/LarryHogan/status/1399795768349896706
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “It’s outrageous and happening far too often. While I was governor, we fought to stop Maryland from being a Sanctuary State. This is a violent criminal who had been released twice and walked the streets. We have to address the crisis at the border, and that’s exactly what I’ll do as soon as I’m sworn in as Senator.” 3/4/2024: https://x.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1764792019895955845
Candidate Website, Larry Hogan for Maryland – “As governor, I fought to stop Maryland from being a sanctuary state, but this crisis ultimately requires federal action. The solutions are not complicated: Fix the asylum process, send more resources to law enforcement on the border with more Customs and Border Protection agents, increase the number of immigration judges, and dismantle the criminal cartel networks.” 2024:
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “As promised, I have vetoed sanctuary state legislation that would hinder local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal law enforcement.”5/26/2021: https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1397645806799261697
4.) Article, The Baltimore Sun – “It’s not our responsibility as local law enforcement officials to focus on immigration,’ said Angela D. Alsobrooks. ‘That is in the jurisdiction of the federal government.’ The legislation supported by Alsobrooks was to limit the circumstances under which illegal immigrants could be held in jail under the Secure Communities Act. (The Secure Communities Act allows federal officials to check the immigration status of anyone arrested in the country in an effort to identify repeat offenders.) 2/27/2014: https://archive.ph/gjbO6
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “We are pleased that the President has agreed to Democrats’ request to delay the ICE raids. Prince George’s County stands with our immigrant community, and therefore would never cooperate in a large-scale deportation operation by ICE, now or in the future.” 6/22/2019: https://x.com/CEXAlsobrooks/status/1142531158196084737
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter X – “America is a nation of immigrants, and they continue to be crucial assets to our workforce and communities. As your Senator, I will fight for much needed immigration reform to allow for a quicker, clearer, and more comprehensive pathway to citizenship in America” 3/20/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1770548030577500590
5.) Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Our focus right now should be on increasing domestic energy production and lowering costs-not raising them. While we share the goal of protecting our environment and combatting climate change-and have made historic progress-putting the costs on Marylanders is no solution.” 3/10/2022: https://twitter.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1501947173184831499
Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Joe Biden’s reckless policies have undermined American oil production and contributed to the skyrocketing gas prices and inflation. Instead of begging Venezuela and Saudi Arabia for oil, we should be focused on restoring our own energy independence.” 7/15/2022: https://x.com/LarryHogan/status/1547966722132520968
Article, WUSA9 News – “Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a broad measure to cut greenhouse gas emissions, sending the bill to Gov. Larry Hogan who has called it a “reckless and controversial energy tax bill… it aims to boost the state’s current goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from 40% of 2006 levels to 60% by 2031. It also sets a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 in the state.” (Hogan did not veto or sign the bill, because the state legislature would override a veto.) 4/1/2022:
6.) Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “Angela expresses her readiness to proudly co-sponsor Senator Van Hollen’s Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which seeks to ensure that the largest contributors of fossil fuel emissions take responsibility by paying their fair share in mitigating the effects of climate change.” 2024: https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/climate-change
WATCH: DNC Convention YouTube – “Now Donald Trump says that if Kamala Harris is elected tough guys will treat her like a play toy. Do you know who else thought that…The big oil companies she made pay for polluting.” @4:05 8/22/2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5fuFC9gNac
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “We need to pass a Green New Deal to make sure we have the resources needed to transition to a 100% green economy. It was great to be in Baltimore to connect with folks at the League of Conservation Voters forum this evening. Thanks to everyone who came out to hear about my plans to combat the climate crisis.” 4/3/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1775532951410708592
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “An assault weapons ban. Codifying Roe v. Wade. A Green New Deal. This is the agenda I am going to fight for in the United States Senate.” 4/11/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1778524901928022524
7.) Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Our focus right now should be on increasing domestic energy production and lowering costs-not raising them. While we share the goal of protecting our environment and combatting climate change-and have made historic progress-putting the costs on Marylanders is no solution.” 3/10/2022: https://twitter.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1501947173184831499
Larry Hogan, Twitter X – “Joe Biden’s reckless policies have undermined American oil production and contributed to the skyrocketing gas prices and inflation. Instead of begging Venezuela and Saudi Arabia for oil, we should be focused on restoring our own energy independence.” 7/15/2022: https://x.com/LarryHogan/status/1547966722132520968
8.) Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “Angela expresses her readiness to proudly co-sponsor Senator Van Hollen’s Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which seeks to ensure that the largest contributors of fossil fuel emissions take responsibility by paying their fair share in mitigating the effects of climate change.” 2024:
https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/climate-change
WATCH DNC National Convention – “Now Donald Trump says that if Kamala Harris is elected tough guys will treat her like a play toy. Do you know who else thought that…The big oil companies she made pay for polluting.” @4:05 8/22/2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5fuFC9gNac
9.) Article, The Washington Post – “While Hogan said stimulus checks for undocumented workers, and the House’s other changes, would be a dealbreaker for him, key Senate leaders have not publicly said whether they would accept the changes or not.” 2/11/2021: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-immigrants-covid-relief-/2021/02/11/440e8e42-6c9c-11eb-9ead-673168d5b874_story.html
Article, The Washington Post – “But his spokesman, Michael Ricci, said Friday that Hogan will not veto the stand-alone measure that will accomplish the same goal. It passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities on a largely party-line vote. The governor will allow the bill to become law without his signature, Ricci said. He declined to comment further.” (In response to Maryland granting stimulus aid to undocumented immigrants, other noncitizens) 2/26/2021: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-tax-credits-immigrants/2021/02/26/9ddd6c2e-7866-11eb-8115-9ad5e9c02117_story.html
10.) County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “Great to take a tour of La Clínica Del Pueblo this morning. For over 35 years, they have focused on expanding healthcare access for Latino immigrants and low-income families in our region. We look forward to collaborating with them on this work in our County.” 10/7/2019: https://x.com/CEXAlsobrooks/status/1181244048620888064
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “If you didn’t hear, CASA in Action is all in with Alsobrooks! I’m so proud to have the support of an organization that is on the frontlines of advocating for our immigrant communities, expanded access to healthcare, and so much more.” 6/15/2022: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1537143007958421512
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “Have you heard about the Career Pathways for All program? Immigrants and refugees in the County can receive free career advice, skills training, and job search assistance through Employ Prince George’s. Learn more here: https://employpg.org/CPFA/” 7/22/2021: https://x.com/CEXAlsobrooks/status/1418216340796628992
11.) Article, Just the News – “I support restoring Roe as the law of the land,” Hogan told the New York Times. “I’ll continue to protect the rights of women to make their own reproductive choices just like I did as governor for eight years.” 5/16/2024:
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “While I’m not personally a proponent of abortion, I’ve long said that I’m not going to take that right away for others to make that decision. As governor, I gave Marylanders my word that I would not overturn Maryland law. I will never support a national abortion ban.” 2/14/2024: https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1757842571240276145
Article, AXIOS – “Hogan vetoed a measure allowing health professionals other than physicians — such as nurse practitioners, midwives and physician’s assistants — to receive abortion training. Hogan said he vetoed the law because it “endangers the health and lives of women.” 5/5/2022:
https://www.axios.com/2022/05/05/maryland-larry-hogan-abortion-funds-providers
Candidate Website, Hogan For Maryland released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “On the day of the Dobbs decision, I reaffirmed my commitment to uphold Maryland law protecting access to abortion.” (Abortion is legal throughout pregnancy in Maryland – there is no ban or limit on abortion in Maryland based on how far along in pregnancy you are.) https://larryhogan.com/statement-on-anniversary-of-dobbs-v-jackson-womens-health-organization/
12.) Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “On her first day in office, Angela will co-sponsor the Women’s Health Protection Act, a crucial step towards establishing federal legal protection for the right to provide and access abortion care. Angela firmly believes that Congress and the Supreme Court should respect women’s health care decisions and leave them to be made between women and their doctors.” https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/abortion
Article, Fox NEWS – “When asked if there should be any cut-off on abortion access, Alsobrooks answered, “no.” 5/24/2024: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/maryland-democratic-senate-candidate-says-should-limit-abortion
WATCH: Fox NEWS – “No. I believe that decision belongs to a woman, her doctor, and to her family.” When asked if she had a cut off for abortion access in terms of weeks.
@0:50 5/22/2024: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6353583721112
13.) Article, Maryland Matters News – “The Hogan administration is pausing the state’s participation in a multi-state alliance that requires new vehicles sold in Maryland to meet the same emissions standards as those sold in California, a state official said Monday.” The regulation…requires states to allow only new zero-emissions vehicles to be sold after 2035. 12/13/2022: https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/12/13/hogan-administration-pausing-states-participation-in-multi-state-alliance-for-strictest-vehicle-emissions-standards/
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “While we should all agree on the urgent need to get more people vaccinated, broad mandates have never been the right way to do it. Maryland has one of the highest Vaccination rates in America without mandates. We will continue that successful approach.” 1/14/2022: https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/14820009770791116866
14.) Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals. She will also work towards the U.S. actively participating in and fulfilling its obligations to international efforts in combating climate change.” 2024: https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/climate-change
Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “Angela knows urgent action is necessary to address the climate crisis and protect the environment. As County Executive, she issued an Executive Order for Prince George’s County, setting ambitious targets to reduce the 2005 emission levels by half before 2030 and net zero by 2045.” 2024: https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/climate-change
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “We need to pass a Green New Deal to make sure we have the resources needed to transition to a 100% green economy.” 4/23/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1775532951410708592
WATCH: Latino Democrats of Prince George’s County Senate Forum – “We have a plan in place to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.” @36:58 2021: https://www.ldpgc.org/senateforum
PRESS RELEASE, Angela Alsobrooks County Executive, Prince George’s County – “Our government is transitioning 70% of our transit fleet to zero emissions by 2035 and nearly 100% by 2040.”
Other, Angela Alsobrooks County Executive, Executive Order No. 19-2021 – “Prior to 11:59 p.m. on October 3, 2021, every Employee or Volunteer must produce written evidence of having been vaccinated for COVID-19.” 8/18/2021:
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/default/files/archive-center/executive_order_19_2021.pdf
15.) Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “We are praying for the safety of the people of Israel.
Now more than ever, America must stand strong with our allies.” 4/13/2024:
https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1779243703569195425
16.) Article, Jewish Insider – “She presented herself as a progressive who is also a steadfast backer of American support for Israel…” 7/31/2023: https://jewishinsider.com/2023/07/maryland-senate-primary-angela-alsobrooks-david-trone/
17.) WATCH: Fox45 Baltimore News Video – “I think we need universal background checks instantly.” @ 14:39 “I signed a red flag law” @15:30 2/15/2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyluRjEfzhk&t=932s
Other, Maryland General Assembly – “Signed as Governor HB1302 – Authorizing certain individuals to file a petition for an extreme risk protective order with a certain court or a District Commissioner under certain circumstances; requiring a petition for an extreme risk protective order to contain certain information on the present danger including the number, types, and location of any known firearms in possession of the respondent; authorizing a judge to enter an interim extreme risk protective order to require the respondent to surrender any firearm in the respondent’s possession” 2/3/2020:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/legislation/details/hb1302?ys=2018rs
18.) Candidate Website, Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate – “…she supports the implementation of red flag laws to prevent dangerous individuals from acquiring firearms.” 2024:
https://www.angelaalsobrooks.com/priority/gun-safety
Article, AFRO News – “As lawmakers gathered at the state capital to push for stronger gun control, opponents converged on Lawyer’s Mall to protest O’Malley’s Firearm Safety Act of 2013, which would ban assault-type weapons, toughen licensing requirements for guns and increase spending for school safety. Maryland State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks was scheduled to testify in support of O’Malley’s plan before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.” 2/6/2013: https://afro.com/violence-strikes-as-officials-lobby-for-gun-control/
WATCH: CSPAN, Maryland US Senate Democratic Forum – “We have to make sure we get AR-15s off of our streets.” @7:08 4/19/2024: https://www.c-span.org/video/?535066-1/maryland-us-senate-democratic-candidate-forum
Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “An assault weapons ban. Codifying Roe v. Wade. A Green New Deal. This is the agenda I am going to fight for in the United States Senate.” 4/11/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1778524901928022524
19.) Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X – “Book bans have no place in Maryland. Classroom censorship laws place an unnecessary burden on educators. I’ll always stand with Maryland’s educators to ensure they have the freedom to teach in their classrooms.” 10/18/2023:
https://x.com/alsobrooksformd/status/1714725083292246469
20.) Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “We should not be playing partisan games with the Supreme Court. It would be a mistake for the Senate to ram through a nominee on a partisan line vote, just as it would be a tragic mistake to question the integrity of the court or even pack the court.” 9/23/2020: https://twitter.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1308776720514785285
Article, The Texas Tribune – “…I think it would also be a mistake for the Democrats to question the integrity of the court or any of the nominees or try to pack the court,” he said.” 9/23/2020:
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/23/larry-hogan-supreme-court-ginsburg/
21.) Angela Alsobrooks, Twitter/X video – “We have to reform the Supreme Court. I would support expanding the Supreme Court.” 4/18/2024: https://x.com/AlsobrooksForMD/status/1780977289607455018
WATCH: DC NOW News – “…I think we’re going to have to reform the Supreme Court. Whether that means increasing the number of justices or having the ethics reforms that are necessary, I think it is going to be most important. I would absolutely support the reforms to the Supreme Court. @17:58 4/29/2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgVeA9b0U_c&t=1081s
22.) Article, CBS Baltimore News – “Slamming Baltimore, Governor Hogan Lays Out $150 Million Refund the Police Plan” – “Thinking that you can improve law enforcement by defunding the police is like saying that you want to improve education by defunding the schools,” Hogan said. “It’s absurd and ridiculous.” 10/15/2021:
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/larry-hogan-refund-the-police-initiative/
Governor Larry Hogan, Twitter/X – “Defund the Police policies have wreaked havoc on communities across the nation. That’s why, as governor, I fought back against this insanity and launched our first-in-the-nation Refund the Police Initiative.” https://x.com/govlarryhogan/status/1791243534814638164
Candidate Website, Larry Hogan for Maryland – “When calls to “Defund the Police” broke out across America, Governor Hogan was one of the first leaders to speak out in support of our police.” 2024:https://larryhogan.com/strong-independent-leadership/
23.) Article, Maryland Matters – “Prince George’s County officials plan to forgo expanding a police training facility and will instead fund a $20 million public health facility, County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks said Tuesday.” 6/16/2020:
Article, National Review – “Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks embrace the 2020 Anti-policing Hysteria” – As we talk about defunding the police, I think the true term is probably ‘realigning” Alsobrooks said…a few days after she announced plans to redirect $20 million originally budgeted to expand a police training facility in Prince George’s County to instead create a new mental health and addiction facility.” 8/5/2024:
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/kamala-harris-angela-alsobrooks-embraced-anti-cop-rhetoric-in-2020-that-could-hurt-them-in-november/
Article, WPOT News, Prince George’s County Maryland – “Task Force on Police Reform Announced” Alsobrooks wrote that the task force would examine reforms “based on a comprehensive study and review of policies of the Police Department in areas that cover a full spectrum of its operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies.” 7/3/2020: