May 5, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported today in The Washington Post, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) led the Maryland Democratic Delegation – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) in demanding that the Trump Administration release the $98 million promised for education funding in the state and urging the Department to work with the delegation to ensure Maryland receives this vital funding.  “Earlier this year, [Secretary McMahon testified that the President] wants to ‘return education to the states where it belongs.’ We believe that approving Maryland’s application

May 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) highlighted canceled flood prevention funding for Maryland communities – including Crisfield, Maryland –  at the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s “Examining Insurance Markets and the Role of Mitigation Policies” hearing. Senator Alsobrooks made clear just how disastrous these cuts are to Maryland communities that rely on these grants to stay safe during floods.  The witnesses at the hearing included Mr. Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President, Policy, Research & International, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); Mr. Alex Epstein, President and Founder, Center for Industrial Progress; Mr. Michael Newman, General Counsel, Insurance Institute for

April 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $200,000 in federal funding for four local NeighborWorks organizations in Maryland to support efforts to lower the cost of housing, expand the local housing supply, support economic opportunities, revitalize neighborhoods, and build stronger and safer communities. “The rising cost of housing weighs heavy on far too many Maryland families. These non-profit organizations play a key role in addressing the housing affordability crisis on the local level – from growing the supply of housing to helping families save up for their own home. This funding will strengthen our communities and help more Marylanders find a safe and affordable place to live,” said Senator Van Hollen. “For years, home