Press Releases

September 12, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
I took the opportunity to walk some of the neighborhoods this summer, knocking on doors and talking with residents about the issues that affect our community and state. These doorstep conversations help me better understand the challenges and opportunitie

September 12, 2008: Letter Regarding Towson University Arena
I have been very concerned about, and involved in, the problems in many Towson neighborhoods due to Towson University students. While the University has made strides, they have not been as sufficiently aggressive in stopping the poor, and in many ways des

April 14, 2008: Report on the 2008 Session of the General Assembly
With the close of the 2008 session of the General Assembly, I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to serve the residents of the 42nd District. I also appreciate the comments, and critiques many of you provided. I would like to

March 24, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
We are at the time in the legislative session known as "crossover" when, if a bill has not been acted upon by the House, it will not become law. As a result, many of the larger policy bills are coming across my desk for consideration.

March 11, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
It is but a month until the 2008 Session ends. The intensity of activity certainly has increased. There are more bill hearings, voting sessions, negotiating and votes by the full House. So far, our floor votes have been largely on routine matters. We have

February 28, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
The legislature has hit the half way point. But, as one of my colleagues said, 90% of the work remains. During the first half of the session, we have held bill hearings, listening to the proponents and opponents. While bill hearings will continue, we wil

February 11, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
The pace of legislative work has picked up. There is a different feel from my first session in 2007. For one, there is a significant increase in the number of bills being filed so sponsors are scurrying for co-sponsors. There is also more interparty tensi

January 29, 2008: Steve's News from Annapolis
The Maryland General Assembly has now been back for nearly three weeks. While there are many issues of importance, the state's financial picture is, of course, at the front and center of our work. Deliberations on the Governor's proposed budget will be

November 30, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
The legislature’s Special Session is now over, having ended after three extraordinary weeks Let me share my perspective on what happened in Annapolis as we worked to address the structural deficit.

November 5, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
The Maryland General Assembly's Special Session has been underway for a week. Governor O'Malley called us in to deal with the structural deficit that our State faces. His somber message is on target - we are at a critical point in time. I did not think

July 24, 2007: Maryland Energy Independence Day - Saturday, July 28, 2007
Join thousands of Marylanders who will use this day to commit to energy conservation, save money and fight Global Warming. Read on to find out how you can make a statement AND dramatically reduce your power bill at the same time. You CAN have an impact.

June 18, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
Greetings to you as Summer rapidly approaches. Although my first legislative session ended over two months ago, I find the "interim" to be very busy. I continue to respond to constituent requests, examine issues that impact the district, and work with c

April 2, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
April 9 is Sine Die, the last day of the Maryland legislative session. It is very hard to believe that I am almost at the end of my first year in Annapolis. I must say that it has been challenging and very interesting, to say the least.

March 19, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
Incredible as it may seem, there are less than three weeks to go in this legislative session and the number of bills to be considered is enormous. The last two weeks have set the tone and pace for the remaining work to be done. That is why the House Commi

March 6, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
We are now more than half way through the Session and we are seeing a huge surge in the number of bills being heard in committee and voted upon in the House. I must say that there is a lot of hard work going on. Being here is both humbling and exciting.

February 19, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
It is said that 10% of the legislature's work is done in the first 45 days and 90% is done in the last 45 days. Well, February 24 will mark the 45th day and, clearly, there is an increase in the number of important issues being considered.

February 12, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
The pace of the legislative session is picking up. All committees are hearing bills and holding voting sessions. In the Environmental Matters Committee, we have heard testimony and voted favorably to prohibit all future ground rents -an archaic practice t

February 1, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
It's now been three weeks since the swearing in. As I said in the last message, the swirl of the beginning of the session was great. And, now, things are settling down a bit. While the Environmental Matters Committee has not had any bill hearings, Del. M

January 24, 2007: Steve's News from Annapolis
Steve is officially sworn in and is appointed to the Environmental Matters Committee. He is co-sponsoring the Clean Cars and Clean Indoor Air Act.

November 30, 2006: Thank You
Thank you for your tremendous support during my campaign for the House of Delegates.

October 24, 2006: Interview with Steve Lafferty
View an interview with Steve Lafferty.

September 14, 2006: Primary Election Day Message from Steve

April 20, 2006: Steve Lafferty Announces Candidacy for House of Delegates
Steve Lafferty, a long time community leader and advocate, announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates in the 42nd District.

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