J.B. Jennings

As we navigate Maryland's fiscal landscape, it is evident that the solution does not lie in increasing the financial burden on Marylanders. Instead, we must consider modifying these legislative initiatives to enable revenues from a growing economy to align with the spending required by these policies.

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J.B. Jennings: New taxes, fees are not the way to ensure fiscal stability | GUEST COMMENTARY

March 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

As we navigate Maryland's fiscal landscape, it is evident that the solution does not lie in increasing the financial burden on Marylanders. Instead, we must consider modifying these legislative initiatives...

Sen. J.B. Jennings: State budget surplus, mental health crisis require common-sense solutions | COMMENTARY

April 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

There are certain things one can count on each year with regard to the Maryland General Assembly. The legislative session will convene at noon on the second Wednesday in January,...

Sen. Jennings: Violence in Baltimore continues to fall on deaf ears [Commentary]

February 20, 2020 at 7:47 p.m.

Violent crime should be the number one priority facing the legislature this year, but you wouldn't know it by walking the halls of Annapolis. Today we are at day 45...

Fast-track Baltimore from Charm City to ‘Smart City’

July 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Smart city technologies empower cities to operate more efficiently by leveraging technology and "internet of things" (IoT) sensors that deliver sustainable solutions to economic growth and improve the lives of...

Sen. Jennings: Maryland 20 years too late addressing safety of school children

June 1, 2019 at 3:56 p.m.

After the tragic events of 9/11, improved airline security measures were implemented immediately in every airport in America to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent another attack of that...

It’s time to devise a new plan for Baltimore post Freddie Gray

June 3, 2019 at 11:33 p.m.

Like many of you, I watched Baltimore City erupt into madness on live television April 27th. The City became an orgy of angry crowds rioting, torching property and vehicles, looting...

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