MSEA 2012 General Assembly Report Card
Every year, MSEA’s legislative scorecard highlights the voting records of all 188 members of the General Assembly, examining how they voted on the association’s priority issues. Find out how your legislators voted with MSEA's 2012 General Assembly Report Card.
You can download a copy of this year's report card by clicking here.
Up the Street
When the General Assembly is in session, MSEA publishes a weekly legislative update called Up the Street to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in Annapolis. Up the Street is monthly during the rest of the year.
You can receive these legislative updates and more in our enewsletter FrontLine. If you would like to receive new issues of Up the Street in your e-mail inbox, click here.
May 23, 2013
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown became the first official candidate in the 2014 race for governor, O’Malley names a new Chief of Staff, and Maryland House Republicans elect new leaders in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
April 5, 2013
Find out more about the FY14 budget agreement, the Baltimore City school construction bill, and MSEA's opposition of the Prince George's County school board takeover bill, in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
March 29, 2013
Find out more about the IEP Burden of Proof bills, MSEA's Emergency Lobby Night in support of Fair Share, and a new Harriet Tubman monument in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
March 22, 2013
This issue of Up the Street features plans for a lobby night in support of fair share, a FY14 budget update, and more information on the teacher evaluation systems. Read now. >>
March 15, 2013
In this issue, the fair share bill is scheduled for floor debate, the Senate passes the voting expansion bill, and a national Citizenship March is planned for April. Read now. >>
March 8, 2013
Read more about the pilot program extension for the educator evaluation system, find out about a transportation investment plan, and learn more about charter school bills in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
March 1, 2013
In this issue, the Firearm Safety Act passes the Senate, sequestration is now in effect, and the House of Delegates is at 141 members again. Read now. >>
February 22, 2013
Read more about fair share legislation, the firearm safety act, and sequestration budget cuts in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
February 15, 2013
Legislators unanimously reject MSDE regulations, Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence plan for a rally, and the Governor has proposed a new Digital Learning Innovation Fund in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
February 8, 2013
In the issue, learn more about the Firearm Safety Act of 2013, teacher evaluation legislation, and Obama's visit to Annapolis. Read now. >>
February 1, 2013
Read about the proposed statewide fair share bill, pension legislation, earned sick leave, and a new coalition to prevent gun violence in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
January 25, 2013
Find out more about the details from Gov. O'Malley's FY14 budget, read about MSEA's legislative priorities, and learn more about the organizations that have joined forces to raise the state minimum wage in this issue of Up the Street. Read now. >>
January 18, 2013
Learn more about Gov. O'Malley's proposed FY14 budget, NEA's recommendations on preventing gun violence, and MSEA's 2013 legislative priorities. Read now. >>
January 11, 2013
MSEA celebrates #1 ranking from Education Week and releases white papers on protecting Maryland's charter school law and rejecting the BOAST bill. Read now. >>
November 7, 2012
The 44th issue of Up the Street celebrates the re-election of our country’s 44th president. Congratulations, Mr. President! Read now. >>
October 26, 2012
Learn more about the fiscal update for the state and find an early voting center in your county in this edition of Up the Street. Read now. >>
October 2, 2012
In this edition of Up the Street, learn more about budget projections for FY2014, the upcoming elections, statewide ballot initiatives, and early voting. Read now. >>
August 15, 2012
Senate Bill 1 – Gaming Expansion – Video Lottery Terminals and Table Games passed the General Assembly Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. The bill is expected to be signed by Governor O’Malley (at 10am on Wednesday) and will then be subject to voter referendum in November. Read Now. >>
August 10, 2012
Read more about the gaming bill, the Education Trust Fund, and statewide ballot initiatives. The Maryland Board of Elections unveiled a new online voter registration website and MSEA has a new PAC organizing page. Read now. >>
June, 2012
Get the latest on how the gaming debate would impact school funding, and updates on school construction, the 2012 election, and more. Read now. >>
April 6, 2012
Read about the budget conference, gaming debates, primary results, NEA’s Tax Day Campaign, and more in this edition of Up the Street. Read now. >>
March 30, 2012
Get up to speed on the budget and revenue conference committees, last-minute efforts to pass vouchers and corporate tax credits, table games legislation, primary day, and more. Read now. >>
March 23, 2012
The House of Delegates passes SB 848, sending it to Governor O’Malley for his signature. Read about this significant victory for students, educators, local governments, and the protection of local school funding. Read now. >>