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flag Maryland's new bipartisan rural caucus, launched in Jan. 2026, aims to give rural communities a formal voice in state policy.

flag The Maryland House Rural Caucus, formed in January 2026, aims to ensure rural communities’ voices are heard in state policymaking. flag Co-chaired by Republican Del. flag Jefferson Ghrist and Democrat Del. flag Natalie Ziegler, the eight-member, bipartisan group represents rural areas across Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and central counties. flag Focused on healthcare access, transportation, affordable energy, workforce shortages, agriculture, and unfunded mandates, the caucus plans weekly virtual meetings to advocate for tailored solutions. flag Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk has pledged direct engagement, affirming rural Maryland now has a formal legislative platform. flag 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.

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