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Maryland's new bipartisan rural caucus, launched in Jan. 2026, aims to give rural communities a formal voice in state policy.
The Maryland House Rural Caucus, formed in January 2026, aims to ensure rural communities’ voices are heard in state policymaking.
Co-chaired by Republican Del.
Jefferson Ghrist and Democrat Del.
Natalie Ziegler, the eight-member, bipartisan group represents rural areas across Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and central counties.
Focused on healthcare access, transportation, affordable energy, workforce shortages, agriculture, and unfunded mandates, the caucus plans weekly virtual meetings to advocate for tailored solutions.
Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk has pledged direct engagement, affirming rural Maryland now has a formal legislative platform.
The group seeks equitable consideration, not special treatment, emphasizing that rural needs must be addressed without undermining regional autonomy or imposing one-size-fits-all policies.
El nuevo caucus rural bipartidista de Maryland, lanzado en enero de 2026, tiene como objetivo dar a las comunidades rurales una voz formal en las políticas estatales.