Raskin Will Not Run For Senate But Seeks Reelection
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Friday his decision to seek reelection rather than run for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin’s seat. The Takoma Park resident said in a lengthy statement, “If… Read More
US Rep. Jamie Raskin
Raskin ‘Overwhelmed with Gratitude and Love’ After Scans Show Him in Remission
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-8) announced that he has completed his chemo-immunotherapy treatments at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center for diffuse large B-cell Lymphoma.… Read More
High School Artists Can Enter Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin urges high school students interested in art to enter the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Winners will receive Congressional recognition, and their artwork will hang in the… Read More
Raskin Chooses Bethesda’s Former Senator as Guest for State of the Union
Rep. Jamie Raskin invited Susan Lee, the former senator from District 16 who now is Maryland Secretary of State, to be his guest during Tuesday night’s 2023 State of the… Read More
All Three Local Congressional Representatives Sanctioned by Russia
The three United States Congressmembers representing Montgomery County were sanctioned by the Russian government. A total of 328 members out of 435 were included on a list issued by Russia’s… Read More
Rep. Raskin Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case. He said he was fully vaccinated and received a booster shot. “My flu-like symptoms have been… Read More
New Law Named After Raskin’s Son Provides Call-In Program for People Experiencing Mental Health Issues
Beginning July 1, people experiencing mental health issues can opt into a friendly call-in program to receive regular wellness calls or texts under a new Maryland law named in memory… Read More
MCPS Announces High School Graduation Dates, Speakers
More than 11,000 Montgomery County Public Schools students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies this year. The high school commencement season is set to begin Wednesday, June 2,… Read More
Jawando Plans to Continue Virtual Stories Throughout Term on Council
Since the start of the coronavirus closures in March 2020, Councilmember Will Jawando has been live streaming videos of himself and guests reading children’s books. “Virtual Storytime with Councilmember Jawando”… Read More
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 17
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are extending the deadline to file 2020 federal income taxes from April 15 to May 17. The IRS said in a statement that… Read More
Raskin, Trone Urge Hogan to Open Mass Vaccination Site in Montgomery County
U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8) and David Trone (D-Md. 6) have written a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan and Maryland’s Acting Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader urging that the… Read More
Photos: Takoma Park Honors Hometown Hero Raskin with Yard Signs
Many Takoma Park residents are celebrating U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8) as a hometown hero. Raskin became a household name serving as Lead Impeachment Manager earlier this month and… Read More