Maryland wrestles with large share of General Assembly members who get the job by appointment
“The General Assembly can’t continue to allow a handful of individuals to speak on behalf of thousands of voters,” said Joanne Antoine, the executive director of Common Cause Maryland. “Letting another legislative session pass with no action continues to diminish the voice of the voters.”
House Approves Paid Time Off For Election Day Voting
Executive director Geoff Foster on the House's passage of a bill to allow employees to take paid time off on election day to cast their ballots in person.
Telegram and Gazette: Lowering voting age bolsters democracy, civic engagement in Mass.
"As we give young folks a pat on the back for their impressive rate of civic engagement, we should also enact policies that encourage them to get involved earlier and stay engaged."