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Legislative Update - Week of Feb. 9

Our first labor lobbying meeting is officially in the books, and we’ve been going full throttle since opening day.

Legislative Update - Week of Feb. 9

Legislative Update - Week of Feb. 2

Welcome to this week’s Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Legislative Update!

Legislative Update - Week of Feb. 2

First Labor Lobby Meetings Postponed – New Start Date February 2

Due to the imminent weather event and the potential for power outages across the state, we are postponing the start of our Monday night labor lobby meetings.

First Labor Lobby Meetings Postponed – New Start Date February 2

Anti-DC Congressional Bills Attempt Federal Takeover of DC Criminal Justice and Home Rule

The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a wave of bills targeting the District of Columbia’s criminal justice system and democratic self-governance.

Anti-DC Congressional Bills Attempt Federal Takeover of DC Criminal Justice and Home Rule

Maryland Lawmakers passed legislation on Reparations after veto by Gov. Moore

In the 2025 General Assembly, the Maryland State Legislature voted to create a Reparations Commission that will dig into the root causes of racial inequality and recommend real policy remedies (SB 587/HB 1422).

Unfortunately, Governor Moore vetoed the legislation. 

Maryland Lawmakers passed legislation on Reparations after veto by Gov. Moore

Legislative Update - January 22, 2026

Welcome to this week’s Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Legislative Update!

As the General Assembly session moves full steam ahead, we’re keeping you in the loop and—more importantly—making sure labor’s voice is front and center where decisions are made.

Legislative Update - January 22, 2026