| As we reach the halfway point of the 2026 Legislative Session, Senate Republicans remain focused on the kitchen-table issues Maryland families care about most:
Affordability. Accountability. Energy
At a time of rising costs, growing affordability pressures, and a structural budget deficit projected in the billions, Marylanders deserve serious leadership focused on real solutions — not political distractions.
While one-party rule controls the legislative agenda, we are continuing to press for policies that lower costs, restore accountability, and secure long-term energy reliability.
Affordability: Real Relief, Not Political Gestures
Families across Maryland are feeling squeezed — from higher energy bills to rising everyday expenses. Instead of short-term rebates funded by overcharged ratepayers, we are focused on long-term policies that:
- Lower monthly household costs
- Prevent new taxes and fee increases
- Provide regulatory relief for small businesses
- Support job creators and working families
Marylanders need durable solutions — not temporary headlines.
Accountability: Fixing a Mismanaged Budget
Maryland faces a growing structural deficit after years of unsustainable spending growth.
Senate Republicans continue to call for:
- Stronger oversight of agency spending
- Meaningful follow-through on repeated audit findings
- Transparency in how taxpayer dollars are used
- Fiscal discipline before asking families to pay more
Before turning to tax increases, Annapolis must first demonstrate responsible management of existing taxpayer dollars.
Energy: Long-Term Reliability & Lower Bills
Energy remains one of the biggest cost drivers for Maryland households.
Our caucus energy package focuses on:
- Expanding reliable, in-state energy generation
- Streamlining regulatory delays that increase costs
- Ensuring long-term grid stability
- Protecting agricultural land and local communities
- Providing complete data before making major energy decisions
Marylanders deserve an energy strategy that prioritizes reliability and affordability — not policies that increase dependence on imported power and drive up monthly bills. |
