Celebrate Women’s History Month

On March 2, 2010, In Democrats, Senator Mikulski, By Susan Turnbull

The month of March marks Women’s History Month – a time to pay tribute to the generations of women whose contributions to our country and planet have proved invaluable to society.

This yearly celebration gains its root from International Women’s Day (March 8), a global day of recognition to honor the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In 2001, one of Maryland’s own, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski co-sponsored the first joint congressional resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Month.”

Women have contributed so much to our way of life. In our state of Maryland alone, we are fortunate enough to claim pioneers like Harriett Tubman, Bea Gaddy, and Senator Mikulski. Most recently, U.S. Representative Donna Edwards became the first African American Member of Congress from Maryland.

The Maryland Democratic Party aims to honor the great women who have done so much for our state – not just during Women’s History Month, but all year round. Our Women’s Leadership Network brings together women of all backgrounds to engage them as voters and to increase the number of women activists and candidates for elected office.

We hope that you will join us this month and all year-round in celebrating women’s achievements throughout history.

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Mikulski for Senate Annouces Campaign Team

On February 22, 2010, In Democrats, Senator Mikulski, By MD Dems

Mikulski for Senate Announces Campaign Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 22, 2010

Contact: Simone Ward (410) 209-4580

(Baltimore, Md.) — U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) announced
today she has assembled a team of seasoned senior advisors with
extensive experience in both Maryland and national politics for her
upcoming re-election campaign.

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” Senator Mikulski
said. “I am not shy, and I am not retiring. And neither is my
top-notch team. I’m looking forward to a vigorous campaign.”

Democratic campaign veteran Simone Ward is leading the high-powered
Mikulski for Senate team that includes well-known media strategist
Mandy Grunwald and top pollster Fred Yang.

Campaign Manager Simone L. Ward has a long history of working with
women who have successfully run for national office. Most recently,
Ward served in the political department at EMILY’s List, advising
winning candidates like Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD-4) and U.S.
Senators Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) and Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio). Ward
knows Maryland. She has advised statewide races in Maryland for the
Democratic Coordinated Campaign through the  Democratic National
Committee. Ward is also the former Executive Director of the political
association Democratic GAIN where she helped develop strategy and
staffing for coordinated and candidate campaigns for more than 10
years.

Joining Ward on Mikulski for Senate is Mandy Grunwald, who serves as
the campaign’s chief communications strategist. She is founder and
principal of Grunwald Communications, which has tallied a win in each
and  every one of its U.S. Senate races for the last three election
cycles, including the campagins of Senators Al Franken, Jeanne
Shaheen, Amy Klobuchar, Hillary Clinton, Ken Salazar and Sherrod
Brown. Grunwald is also recognized for her work as media consultant
for Hlllary Clinton’s historic 2008 presidential bid and for Bill
Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign.

Rounding out the team is pollster and Maryland resident Fred S. Yang,
a partner in the political division of Garin, Hart, Yang of Hart
Research.  The political division represents 12 U.S. Senators, including Mark
Warner (D-Va.) and Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.). Yang’s knowledge of
Maryland’s political landscape comes from his work for Governor Martin
O’Malley, Congressman Frank Kratovil, and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings Blake, among others.

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Kratovil & Mikulski Announce Federal Investment to Boost Harford County’s Ability to Prepare for and Respond to Emergencies

On February 18, 2010, In Democrats, Senator Mikulski, By admin

KRATOVIL & MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FEDERAL INVESTMENT TO BOOST HARFORD COUNTY’S ABILITY TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES

Funding for communications technology will help first responders enhance security, share information and save lives in Harford County

Date: 2-18-10 – For Immediate Release

Contact: Kevin Lawlor, 202 225 5311

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Kratovil and US Senator Barbara Mikulski (both D-Md.) today joined Harford County Executive David Craig and members of Harford County’s Emergency Operations Center to announce a new $750,000 federal investment in Harford County’s public safety communications technology infrastructure enhancements project.

The project will make critical upgrades to the communications system used by Harford County’s first responders. Currently, Harford County’s police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) teams rely on outdated radio and telephone communications to relay information about natural disasters and other emergencies. The communications technology initiative will upgrade these systems to allow Harford County’s emergency responders to share real time videos, images and data in a secure, consistent and interconnected way. This will boost first responders’ ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

“This federal investment is a way of honoring the service of first responders, corrections and law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel who confront dangerous and hazardous conditions daily while working to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Kratovil. “As a former prosecutor, my respect for first responders comes from witnessing first-hand the tremendous sacrifices they make while serving the public. The government’s most fundamental purpose is to ensure the safety of the people, and we must provide the law enforcement and public safety community the resources needed to fulfill this important mission.  Funding projects like these must always remain a priority.”

“Our first responders are the first lines of defense against everything from blizzards to terrorist attacks. I am committed to making sure they have the best tools available to do their jobs. Emergency services must be able to communicate with one another to share data, images and videos in a safe, seamless and compatible way. I was proud to fight for this funding to make sure Harford County’s police, fire and EMS teams have the technology and resources they need to support their work of saving lives every day,” Senator Mikulski said.

Senator Mikulski included $750,000 for the project in the 2010 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. That bill was signed into law in December as part of Congress’ Fiscal Year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Bill. Congressman Kratovil sponsored the funding request in the House of Representatives.

“Our first responders are the first line of defense for domestic terrorism and threats against our citizens.  This federal funding will be vital to improve Harford County’s communication capabilities in day-to-day operations, and especially during emergency situations,” stated Harford County Executive David R. Craig.

Harford’s Emergency Operations Center serves a population of nearly 240,000 people, and responds to emergencies within a 450 square mile area. The federal funding completes the first phase of Harford County’s multi-year, countywide communications technology project.

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