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When we invest in Western Maryland, our entire state benefits.

When we invest in opportunities for education, workforce training, and supportive housing, we invest in the long-term success of our communities.

Addressing our nation’s workforce challenges requires innovative solutions – and that begins in the states.

So that’s why service matters. That’s why service mattered in the past. That’s why service matters in the present. That’s why service matters in the future.

What this organization does, and what this gathering does, is this: is that here in Oklahoma, and here with the NGA, we are showing that there is, in fact, a different and a better way.

But until that happens, inaction cannot be an option.

Inaction cannot be an option.

In my view, neither of these other agencies or departments have the expertise to really be able to handle their piece of this.

By passing this constitutional amendment, the General Assembly has ensured that Maryland remains committed to being part of that conversation—and that the final decision will rest where it belongs: with the people of Maryland.

For over a year, I have warned that Donald Trump and Republicans across the country are working to rig the system, weaken voting rights, and make this pain permanent. I am proud that today we united and took action.

Instead of unifying to celebrate our many strengths and celebrating the diversity of our servicemembers, the Trump Administration and Secretary Hegseth are focused on undermining women in our military.

We should not simply allow this war to go on without an up or down votes on an authorization to use military force.

When you're digging yourself a hole, the first thing you should do is stop digging.

We must make better choices, and we cannot allow the past to repeat itself.

The Constitution is unambiguous. This is not a close call.

If our Republican colleagues have the strength of their convictions, they should bring an authorization to use military force in Iran to this floor.

We should care about the Constitution of the United States of America, because the framers of our Constitution deliberately vested the power to declare war in Congress.

We urge you to immediately rescind any guidance suggesting that State will no longer honor the transfer of $2 billion to CDC and commit to upholding this long-standing transfer that keeps Americans safe.