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JOE VOGEL

University of Maryland student advocates for fentanyl testing after boyfriend's death

State Delegate Joe Vogel from Montgomery County is sponsoring House Bill - 811 in the Maryland General Assembly. His proposed law would...

Md. man’s fatal overdose is prompting legislation to require fentanyl testing in hospitals

During standard toxicology screenings, many Maryland hospitals run what is called the “Federal 5,” which screens for drugs, such as...

Protecting teens from diet pills; new bill introduced in state legislature

The bill would ban people under 18 from purchasing these types of pills. It would require the Maryland Department of Health to create...

#TheFinal5: Delegate Joe Vogel and the fight against hate crimes

After a rash of antisemitism across Montgomery County, newly-elected Delegate Joe Vogel (D) is calling for a statewide commission to...

Md. lawmakers consider bill to help public schools recruit mental health professionals

A proposed bill would expand the Janet Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program, which currently covers loans for teachers, lawyers and...

Maryland General Assembly considers permanent body to tackle hate crimes, antisemitism

A bill passing through Maryland’s General Assembly aims to establish a permanent Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention at a...

Maryland legislators consider bill to boost local journalism

Maureen Daly of Long Island’s North Shore Leader broke the story of George Santos’ deception months prior to the 2022 election. But...

Gen Z delegate Joe Vogel hits the ground running with 10 new bills

Joe Vogel is a new young face in the Maryland General Assembly, and since taking office in January he’s already introduced ten bills...

At start of a new term, Latino Caucus welcomes new members, celebrates successes

Another new member of the Latino Caucus is also the youngest in the State House. Joe Vogel (D-Montgomery) is 26. He immigrated to the...

These Gen Z delegates are ready to speak for the Maryland youth

Delegate Vogel, 25, lives in Montgomery County. His district includes Rockville and Gaithersburg. Both say they are eager to get to work...