Delegate Jazz Lewis
@jazzformaryland.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. MD House Majority Whip and State Delegate D-24 #PGCountyRaised
Paid for by Friends of Jazz Lewis,Christopher Taitt, Treasurer
Paid for by Friends of Jazz Lewis,Christopher Taitt, Treasurer
The Trump Administration's plan to put thousands of Marylanders on the streets is horrific. These vulnerable Marylanders need support, not cruelty.
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Housing officials, advocates warn shift in HUD funding could unhouse thousands in Maryland - Maryland Matters
State officials and anti-homelessness organizations said they fear a shift in federal funding priorities could result in thousands of Marylanders who now benefit from permanent housing assistance, in...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Trump Administration's plan to put thousands of Marylanders on the streets is horrific. These vulnerable Marylanders need support, not cruelty.
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With the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition and the state's historic investment in this community, we have the opportunity to create bold, transformative change for those who have too often been unheard and left behind.
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After decades of planning, the Blue Line Corridor’s promise must be fulfilled
Opinion: The Blue Line Corridor Coalition is bringing together public, private, and community partners to build on a rich legacy of Black excellence in Prince George’s County.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
With the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition and the state's historic investment in this community, we have the opportunity to create bold, transformative change for those who have too often been unheard and left behind.
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Last night showed that Democrats are not just winning elections but building a movement focused on serving working class Americans and rejecting Trump's extreme agenda.
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Democrats didn’t just rebound. They dominated.
"This is a foreshadow of what we're going to see next year," said one strategist.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Last night showed that Democrats are not just winning elections but building a movement focused on serving working class Americans and rejecting Trump's extreme agenda.
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This morning saw the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition! This community group will convene local stakeholders and resources to ensure that, as we continue with our historic investment into this historic community, we are putting resident voices and needs out front first.
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This morning saw the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition! This community group will convene local stakeholders and resources to ensure that, as we continue with our historic investment into this historic community, we are putting resident voices and needs out front first.
Tens of thousands of Marylanders stand to see their premiums skyrocket because of Trump and Republican inaction.
It's time they start protecting healthcare rather than billionaires.
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It's time they start protecting healthcare rather than billionaires.
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Maryland consumers with state-sponsored health care to face big cost increases
The federal government remains shut down, keeping the prospect of federal subsidies to buy health insurance off the table as open enrollment on the health exchange approaches for Maryland.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Tens of thousands of Marylanders stand to see their premiums skyrocket because of Trump and Republican inaction.
It's time they start protecting healthcare rather than billionaires.
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It's time they start protecting healthcare rather than billionaires.
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The death of Mr. Mealy in DPSCS's custody and Mr. Hoskins' letter are deeply disturbing and troubling. The Mealy family and the people of Maryland deserve answers and a thorough investigation.
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How a Maryland prisoner died an ‘excruciating’ death from dehydration
Lamont Mealy died of dehydration in an isolation cell at Western Correctional Institution in 2023. A lawsuit claims state officials covered it up.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The death of Mr. Mealy in DPSCS's custody and Mr. Hoskins' letter are deeply disturbing and troubling. The Mealy family and the people of Maryland deserve answers and a thorough investigation.
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Ingrassia may no longer be nominated, but he is still employed by Trump, while so many upstanding and good public servants have been fired. That is unacceptable!
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In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker
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October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ingrassia may no longer be nominated, but he is still employed by Trump, while so many upstanding and good public servants have been fired. That is unacceptable!
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Wishing a very happy birthday to my friend, Governor Wes Moore!
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wishing a very happy birthday to my friend, Governor Wes Moore!
While Trump continues to pretend to keep Americans safe, he actually keeps making decisions that do the opposite, and cutting anti-terrorism funds is just another example.
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Trump administration cuts $40M in D.C. security, anti-terrorism funds
The Trump administration cuts to homeland security grants in D.C. and 11 states has been paused by a federal judge while they are being challenged in court.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
While Trump continues to pretend to keep Americans safe, he actually keeps making decisions that do the opposite, and cutting anti-terrorism funds is just another example.
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Had a great morning joining so many great community leaders for the announcement of state funding for a number of affordable housing projects across the state including right here in Capitol Heights.
We are getting work done to ensure more Marylanders can afford housing!
We are getting work done to ensure more Marylanders can afford housing!
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Had a great morning joining so many great community leaders for the announcement of state funding for a number of affordable housing projects across the state including right here in Capitol Heights.
We are getting work done to ensure more Marylanders can afford housing!
We are getting work done to ensure more Marylanders can afford housing!
In District 24, more than 17,000 Marylanders rely on SNAP benefits which are now under assault by Trump and extremist Republicans.
Democrats cannot stand by while so many lose the benefits that they depend on, and we will continue fighting back!
Democrats cannot stand by while so many lose the benefits that they depend on, and we will continue fighting back!
September 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In District 24, more than 17,000 Marylanders rely on SNAP benefits which are now under assault by Trump and extremist Republicans.
Democrats cannot stand by while so many lose the benefits that they depend on, and we will continue fighting back!
Democrats cannot stand by while so many lose the benefits that they depend on, and we will continue fighting back!
Maryland is getting hit hard by recent federal policy changes – but we’re fighting back. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
August 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Maryland is getting hit hard by recent federal policy changes – but we’re fighting back. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
The Trump Administration continues to show that it doesn't care about the law, as it continues to detain many law-abiding members of our community in deplorable conditions for days at a time, rather than targeting actual dangerous criminals.
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Detention cells in Baltimore designed for short stays instead confine immigrants for days
Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy, accordin...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Trump Administration continues to show that it doesn't care about the law, as it continues to detain many law-abiding members of our community in deplorable conditions for days at a time, rather than targeting actual dangerous criminals.
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I had a great time this morning in both Charles and Calvert County touring their Child Advocacy Centers. These county institutions do amazing work in bringing together resources and services for children and families in Southern Maryland.
August 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I had a great time this morning in both Charles and Calvert County touring their Child Advocacy Centers. These county institutions do amazing work in bringing together resources and services for children and families in Southern Maryland.
Trump continues to show he will do anything to hide the fact that his policies are hurting the economy and working Americans.
Firing the BLS Chief is just one more example.
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Firing the BLS Chief is just one more example.
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Trump demands firing of BLS chief after soft jobs report
The monthly jobs report showed just 73,000 jobs in July, with big reductions to May's and June's numbers
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August 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trump continues to show he will do anything to hide the fact that his policies are hurting the economy and working Americans.
Firing the BLS Chief is just one more example.
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Firing the BLS Chief is just one more example.
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The evidence is clear: too many Marylanders cannot find affordable housing.
We need to do much more to ensure that housing is not out of reach for those who are looking to put down roots in our great state.
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We need to do much more to ensure that housing is not out of reach for those who are looking to put down roots in our great state.
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Maryland faces deepening affordable housing crisis
Maryland is grappling with a worsening shortage of affordable housing, according to a state report. The gap has left many Marylanders priced out of homeownership and burdened by high rental costs.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The evidence is clear: too many Marylanders cannot find affordable housing.
We need to do much more to ensure that housing is not out of reach for those who are looking to put down roots in our great state.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/30/m...
We need to do much more to ensure that housing is not out of reach for those who are looking to put down roots in our great state.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/07/30/m...
This is why we passed the Protect Our Federal Workers Act, because we knew the Trump Administration would be targeting these Maryland workers, and our state needs to stand alongside these civil servants.
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Maryland just lost its most federal workers in a month in nearly 30 years
Maryland’s federal workforce just saw its largest single-month job loss since 1996, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is why we passed the Protect Our Federal Workers Act, because we knew the Trump Administration would be targeting these Maryland workers, and our state needs to stand alongside these civil servants.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/ripp...
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It was wonderful to join our Governor yesterday for the signing of an executive order to advance environmental justice in Maryland. For far too long, certain communities have borne the worst of the impacts of pollution.
These communities need all of us to act.
These communities need all of us to act.
July 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It was wonderful to join our Governor yesterday for the signing of an executive order to advance environmental justice in Maryland. For far too long, certain communities have borne the worst of the impacts of pollution.
These communities need all of us to act.
These communities need all of us to act.
Today marks 5 years since we lost the great Representative John Lewis. I had the opportunity to meet with this civil rights hero as a staffer to Congressman Hoyer. I remain inspired by his story, his vision, and his years of tireless advocacy.
Let's make some good trouble.
Let's make some good trouble.
July 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today marks 5 years since we lost the great Representative John Lewis. I had the opportunity to meet with this civil rights hero as a staffer to Congressman Hoyer. I remain inspired by his story, his vision, and his years of tireless advocacy.
Let's make some good trouble.
Let's make some good trouble.
This Supreme Court ruling will not just devastate the livelihoods of federal workers, but it will gut many of the essential services that everyday Americans depend on from government agencies, right when people need them most.
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Supreme Court green-lights Trump’s order for mass firings across federal government
The justices granted the administration's emergency appeal seeking permission to enforce a Feb. 11 executive order that instructed agencies to carry out dramatic “reductions in force.”
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July 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This Supreme Court ruling will not just devastate the livelihoods of federal workers, but it will gut many of the essential services that everyday Americans depend on from government agencies, right when people need them most.
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Today’s reckless move by Donald Trump to block the relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt is nothing less than a betrayal of our public servants and a slap in the face to Marylanders.
July 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Today’s reckless move by Donald Trump to block the relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt is nothing less than a betrayal of our public servants and a slap in the face to Marylanders.
Senate Republicans just passed the “Republican Rate Hike,” raising your energy bills to give tax breaks to oil billionaires. This is wrong. Let me tell you why: ⬇️
July 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Senate Republicans just passed the “Republican Rate Hike,” raising your energy bills to give tax breaks to oil billionaires. This is wrong. Let me tell you why: ⬇️
While Republicans in Congress are attacking federal workers so that they can give more money to billionaires and millionaires, we here in Maryland are standing up for these essential workers and fighting back.
Thank you @govwesmoore.bsky.social for the shoutout!
Thank you @govwesmoore.bsky.social for the shoutout!
June 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
While Republicans in Congress are attacking federal workers so that they can give more money to billionaires and millionaires, we here in Maryland are standing up for these essential workers and fighting back.
Thank you @govwesmoore.bsky.social for the shoutout!
Thank you @govwesmoore.bsky.social for the shoutout!
@mdhousedems.bsky.social plans to hold Trump to his word. Keep your hands off Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Tell your lackeys in Congress to stop balancing tax cuts on the backs of working people.
May 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
@mdhousedems.bsky.social plans to hold Trump to his word. Keep your hands off Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Tell your lackeys in Congress to stop balancing tax cuts on the backs of working people.
Last weekend it was my honor to present the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC with a grant of $250,000 from the state of Maryland for their efforts to educate our youth in STEM, in leadership, and much more.
May 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Last weekend it was my honor to present the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC with a grant of $250,000 from the state of Maryland for their efforts to educate our youth in STEM, in leadership, and much more.