Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections
Filling empty seats in the state legislature continues to preference party leaders over voters.
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Emily has served as the Director of Maryland PIRG and Maryland PIRG Foundation since 2013. Her current priorities are campaigns for consumer energy, toxic free communities, and reducing the role of big money in Maryland elections. During her time in Maryland, she has helped win small donor public financing in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. She has played a key role in establishing new state laws to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms, require testing for lead in school drinking water and restrict the use of toxic flame retardant and PFAS chemicals. Emily has authored reports on Maryland’s energy efficiency program, PFAS chemicals, and the role of big money in Maryland elections. She lives in Baltimore City with her husband, kids, and dog.
Filling empty seats in the state legislature continues to preference party leaders over voters.
As the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session comes to an end, here is an update on the problems Maryland PIRG is working to solve.
Bill would expand benefits and promote more-efficient home heating, rightsize utility profits and provide more services to low-income families
After weak industry-friendly privacy laws pass in 14 states, Maryland passes a strong data protection bill
The Protecting State Waters from PFAS Pollution Act directs the Maryland Department of Environment to identify and monitor some industries using PFAS