Senator Ben Cardin

12/17/2024

In these last few days, I’m working with my colleagues to get as much as we can through the finish line— that includes protecting Maryland’s over 150k federal workers and millions more nationwide.

Politicizing our federal workforce would compromise one of our nation’s greatest resources. We can’t let that happen.

12/16/2024

Montgomery County is a national leader and one of the nation’s premier counties. They embraced diversity early on and address challenges with innovation and equity.

This county has not only kept me busy, but kept me bragging. Thanks for your incredible leadership and partnership.

12/09/2024

From flood mitigation in Ellicott City to transportation expansion in Columbia, I’ve worked with state, local and community partners at every step of the way to get things done.

I’m so proud of the leadership and what we have been able to accomplish together in Howard County.

12/06/2024

From my early days as a legislator, I’ve applied the same values in Washington that I learned in Annapolis…get things done and always stand up for your principles. Thank you, Anne Arundel County for holding me to these values. It has been an honor to represent you in Congress.

11/25/2024

Tearing down a flag meant to make people feel safe and welcomed is as embarrassing as it is hateful.

The LGBTQ+ community will always have a home in Maryland. Call out hatred wherever you see or hear it.

Charlie Garrett said in the days since a man ripped a rainbow Pride flag from its storefront, his tattoo shop has tripled its business.

11/22/2024

Civility in today's climate is so important.

It is outrageous that we cannot talk and listen to each other. We want to know someone's politics before we go out and have lunch with them.

When I leave office in January, promoting civility will be a top priority.

11/20/2024

A brutal but necessary watch.

The families of school shooting victims are enduring a nightmare each day as they live without their children.

We must work in a bipartisan fashion to pass common-sense gun laws. No more empty bedrooms.

Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.

11/18/2024

The small business boom continues under the Biden Administration.

To date, 20 million small business applications have been filed under their Administration -- the most in any single Presidential term.

Right now, our economy is the strongest in the world.

11/17/2024

You don't have to twist my arm to talk baseball and the Baltimore Orioles.

Thank you, Chris Cillizza, for coming out to the happiest place on earth.

I promise I'll get you video of that fastball, Monumental Sports Network . 😏

11/16/2024

Sergei lost his life in pursuit of fairness, truth & justice when he tried to shed light on the corruption of the Russian government.

In his memory, we must take a firm stand against leaders that undermine fundamental freedoms to enrich themselves at the expense of the people.

11/14/2024

Welcome home, Nancy Grace Roman!

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is the gateway to the universe, and I'm so proud that our state gets to house technology that will usher in a new age of space exploration.

11/13/2024

As a community and as a nation, we are not powerless to act, and right here is your proof.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has shown extraordinary leadership in keeping our communities safe. We will keep striving.