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Wilkins’ said her bill would allow local governments flexibility in crafting their own just-cause legislation. Examples of “just cause” evictions could be when a tenant is breaking provisions of a lease or is disturbing other residents.

We need to do more on the long-term stability for renters, and this case makes the case for just-cause legislation ... even more critical,” Wilkins said. “Hopefully, this will be a clear demonstration of the work we still have to do.”

Wilkins said she was calling on the governor “to be a partner with us, so that Maryland can be open for business, so that our District 20 businesses can be open throughout and after the construction.”

We are going to bat for you. We are working hard for you, and we want to continue working to be sure our businesses thrive.”

We strive to be an inclusive state and that is part of the reason we attract people from all over. Wilkins said Maryland’s diversity is a “point of pride” for the state and that lawmakers should strive to make sure that “our policies and actions reflect that” sentiment."

Our intention is to expand convenience and accessibility for everyone. A lot of this momentum is built off this election,” said Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, a Democrat from Montgomery County who leads a subcommittee focused on election law.

“The people in the counties absolutely did. Voters came to the hearing and requested that this change be made, so we had an outpouring of voters,” Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) responded. 

The ability of officers to claim immunity is the antithesis of accountability and justice, and it perpetuates the challenges that we are facing when it comes to policing,” Wilkins said Monday.

Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins joins the Torrey Snow Program to discuss her “Counselors not Cops” Act to reallocate funds for School Resource Officer Programs.”

By taking action to remove police from schools, Maryland will be a leader, but it will not be alone. Last summer, districts across the country ended regular law enforcement presence in schools.”