Dear Friend,

On January 17th, 2007, I had the honor and privilege of being sworn in for my second term as State Senator for District 33. I joined with 46 other senators from all over our state in swearing to uphold the Maryland and United States constitution and to serve our constituents with integrity and honesty.
Sincerely,

Janet Greenip
Senator, Legislative District 33

March 12, 2008

Senator Greenip Fights to Halt Excessive Spending in the State Budget

Annapolis: Today, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) offered three amendments to the $31 billion state budget during the State Senate’s debate. The amendments highlighted some of the unnecessary expenditures that have come to define our state government. “Whether it is paying for gardening on the side of state highways, printing copious amounts of higher education documents in Spanish, to funding pro-abortion groups, we have got to stand against unwise use of taxpayer’s dollars,” Senator Greenip said.
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February 29, 2008

Greenip Supports Terminating Rapist’s Parental Rights, Endorses SB 516

Annapolis: Yesterday, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) signed onto SB 516: Family Law – Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation as a co-sponsor and withdrew similar legislation, SB 385, that she had filed to terminate a man’s parental rights when rape results in the conception of a child. “I’m supporting SB 516 and withdrawing mine because I believe it offers the broadest protections for both victims, the mother and child,” said Senator Greenip. “It is vital that a mother who has the courage to carry a baby to full term following conception by rape be able to raise that baby without any worry that the rapist will make a parental claim in the future. If the woman chooses adoption, she should not have to fear that her attacker will make any attempt to interfere.”
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February 6, 2008

Greenip Opposes Education Switch from MSDE to DLLR


Annapolis: On Wednesday, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) expressed opposition to the O’Malley administration’s proposal to switch basic adult education from the more independent Maryland State Department of Education to DLLR. “This proposed removal makes no sense,” said Senator Greenip. “The program is really beginning to pick up steam in the school system. MSDE is doing a good job with adult education and now is not the time to rock the boat again.” more . . .

January 30, 2008

Senator Greenip Congratulates Alicia Appel,
2008 Anne Arundel Teacher of the Year

Annapolis, Maryland

Senator Janet Greenip congratulates Ms. Alicia Appel for winning the 2008 Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Appel teaches English, AVID and creative writing at Southern High School. Her many accomplishments include reviving the school’s Literary Magazine and increasing AVID staff development through out the county. more . . .

January 23, 2008


Senator Greenip: O’Malley’s $7 Billion Tax Hike Did NOT Help Working Families more . . .

January 16, 2008

Greenip Celebrates Victory on Illegal Immigrant Driver’s Licenses

Annapolis: Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) was thrilled by the news of Governor O’Malley’s reversal on giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. “Finally, Maryland will no longer be a mecca for illegal aliens,” said Greenip. “For too long, Maryland has been a sanctuary and destination state for the illegal population of the entire East Coast. I am encouraged to see that sanity has been restored at the Motor Vehicle Administration.” more . . .



November 19, 2007

Dear Friends,
Last night, the Senate and House voted on the final tax package after reconciling differences in their versions of Governor O’Malley’s plan. I was proud to cast my vote against this outrageous and regressive tax package. more . . .

November 9, 2007

Maryland Senate Passes Largest Tax Increase in State History

Today, State Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) voted against the largest tax increase in Maryland’s history. “The State Senate has done the citizens of Maryland a grave disservice today,” said Senator Greenip. more . . .

November 8, 2007

Let me thank everyone for taking the time to contact me and express their views on the current state budget deficit and the possibility of tax increases. Because of the interest in the current special session and proposed tax increases, I wanted to give you an update on the progress of Governor O’Malley’s tax package through the General Assembly so far, and make you aware of some proposed changes. more . . .

October 26, 2007
Senator Janet Greenip Op-Ed on O’Malley Health Plan

Governor O’Malley’s new health care proposal is a prime example of what’s wrong with Annapolis and big government in general these days. more . . .

October 19, 2007

Senator Greenip Decries the Use of Scare Tactics

Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) weighs in on the tax hikes proposed by Governor O’Malley. “The budget deficit we are facing was not a foregone conclusion at the start of 2007,” said Senator Greenip. “In the face of a projected deficit for 2008, the state increased its budget by 11%, and squandered a $1 billion surplus. more . . .

October 15, 2007
Greenip Vehemently Opposed to Special Session

Today, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) announced her firm opposition to a fall special session over the projected budget deficit. more . . .

September 21, 2007
O’Malley Releases Shell Game Tax Hike

Annapolis: There is good news and bad news in Governor O’Malley’s new tax plan. The good news is that some middle and lower income workers will get a small income tax break. The bad news is that the income tax plan brings no real additional revenue for the state and is accompanied by massive sales tax hikes with very little commitment to long term reductions in budget growth. more . . .

September 18, 2007
Greenip Praises Pro-Marriage Ruling


ANNAPOLIS – On Tuesday, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) praised the Maryland Court of Appeals for their ruling upholding Maryland’s 1973 law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. more . . .

August 16, 2007
County Correct to not Employ Illegal Immigrants but Businesses need Help

Annapolis: State Senator Janet Greenip agreed with businesses that it is very hard to comply with federal immigration law. more . . .

August 10, 2007
Unnecessary Spending Plaguing State and County Budgets

Recently, the Capital spotlighted increased construction costs associated with the arrival of mandatory, all-day kindergarten in Anne Arundel County. This is only the tip of the iceberg. more . . .

August 8, 2007
Anne Arundel County Receives Grant to Improve Health Care for Elderly

Annapolis: Yesterday, Maryland Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) congratulated Anne Arundel County’s Department of Aging and Disabilities for being selected to receive a Maryland Access Point grant.
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July 16, 2007
Greenip decries State School Board Ruling on Parents Rights

Annapolis: On Friday, Maryland Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) expressed dismay and disappointment over State Superintendent of Education Nancy Grasmick’s ruling in favor of the Montgomery County sex education curriculum.
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July 2, 2007
Elections Administrator’s Product Endorsement Inappropriate

Annapolis: On Friday, Maryland Senator Janet Greenip strongly criticized State Board of Elections Administrator and “Lifetime Appointee” Linda Lamone for her endorsement of Diebold Election Systems’ Express Poll 5000, the touch screen voting machine that malfunctioned so badly during the 2006 primary elections last September. “It is unconscionable that an administrator of elections, who is supposed to be vigilantly watching over our election process, would lend her endorsement to a product that she should be overseeing,” said Greenip. more . . .

June 29, 2007
Free Day Care, Paid for by Taxpayers

Annapolis: In light of the increased talk about raising taxes to pay for the overspending in the state budget, Maryland Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) pointed to one particular reason why Maryland’s budget has become so troubling. “Maryland resident has to be wondering why we need such drastic increases in education funding year after year, particularly at the county level. One of the reasons is that our hard-earned tax dollars are being used to pay for all-day kindergarten,” Greenip said.
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June 8, 2007
Maryland Awarded $18 Million Charter School Grant

Annapolis: Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) is pleased to announce that Maryland will be receiving a three year grant from the U.S. Department of Education worth over $18 million to help create new charter schools and increase the choices that parents have for their children. “This grant is essential to our efforts to get Maryland’s charter school program really moving forward,” said Senator Greenip. “As a long-time supporter of educational choice in our state, I am excited about the new opportunities that this funding will create for fledgling charter schools.”
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May 29, 2007
Senator Greenip’s Letter to Maryland Congressional Delegation regarding Illegal Immigration Amnesty


Dear Senators Cardin and Mikulski,

Recently, members of the United State Senate have negotiated compromise legislation to allow people who are in our country illegally to be given a path to citizenship. I have a number of problems with this legislation and would respectfully ask for you to oppose this bill when it comes before you.
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May 22, 2007
Greenip Still Accepting Applications for $3,000 Scholarship Opportunity

Annapolis: There are less than four weeks left until the application deadline for the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) ninth annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college-bound young women.
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To the Capital Newspaper:

Dear Editor,

Your recent editorial entitled “Attack on school board selection process ill-advised” puts forth some questions and accusations that need to be addressed.
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Senator Greenip urges support for Elected School Board Petition Drive.

Dear Friends,

During this past session, I co-sponsored SB 28 (sponsored by Senator Bryan Simonaire) which would have change the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to an elected board beginning in 2010. Despite my strong support and endorsement for this overdue change in how school board members are selected, this important bill did not receive a favorable report in the Anne Arundel County delegation.
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April 23, 2007
Abstinence education is working
Recently, there have been reports in the media touting the ineffectiveness of abstinence education. These reports cited a study by Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. of four small abstinence education programs that shows little to no significant results on participants. more . . .

March 23, 2007
Maryland Senate Gives All Felons Voting Rights
On Thursday, the Maryland State Senate voted 28-19 in favor of SB 488, a bill that would give murderers, rapists, child molesters, and other violent repeat offenders the right to vote. more . . .

Senate Rejects Budget Amendment
Annapolis - On Wednesday, Senator Lowell Stoltzfus (R-38) offered an amendment to the Maryland state budget which proposed smaller increases in the state’s budget and other spending limits to close an approximate $1.4 billion structural deficit for FY 2008. more . . .

March 1, 2007
Greenip Advocates Marriage Amendment
ANNAPOLIS – On Thursday, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) testified in favor of legislation that would allow an amendment to the Maryland constitution defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. more . . .

February 22, 2007
Greenip Endorses Legislation to Stop Human Trafficking
Annapolis - On Thursday, State Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) announced her support for Senate Bill 606, a measure designed to make human trafficking a state crime. more . . .

February 20, 2007
Greenip Fights Unfair Constitutional Voting Changes
ANNAPOLIS – On Tuesday, State Senator Janet Greenip (R–33) voted against Senate Bill 1, which aims to amend the state constitution to allow voting up to two weeks before Election Day, and permits voters to cast a ballot anywhere in the state, regardless of county or district residence. more . . .

January 29, 2007
Senator Greenip Offers Death Tax Relief
Annapolis— On Thursday, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) filed SB 182 designed to bring Maryland back in line with Federal estate tax law and give the families of farmers, middle class workers, and small business owners relief from out of control estate tax assessments. more . . .

January 26, 2007
Senator Greenip files REAL ID Bill, Prohibiting Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens
On Thursday, January 25th, State Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) filed SB 184, a proposal to ban Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration from giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens. more . . .