OpEd: The Baltimore Sun 2-11-2026

“Marylanders deserve to ask a simple question: What has actually changed?”

- Senator Steve Hershey, Guest Commentary in The Baltimore Sun

Maryland must prioritize results over rhetoric

Baltimore, Md.:

Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey recently authored a guest commentary in The Baltimore Sun following the Governor’s 2026 State of the State address. An excerpt appears below.

After Gov. Wes Moore’s fourth State of the State address, Marylanders deserve to ask a simple question: What has actually changed?

Four years ago, the governor spoke about urgency, ambition and becoming the administration of “yes and now.” It was a compelling message — one many Marylanders hoped would lead to real improvements in daily life. But today, families across our state are still waiting for results.

Life has become more expensive. Energy bills are higher. Everyday costs continue to rise. And Maryland now faces a massive structural budget deficit that threatens long-term stability.

Vision matters. But results matter more.

Read the full guest commentary in The Baltimore Sun. Steve Hershey: Maryland must prioritize results over rhetoric | GUEST COMMENTARY

Photo Credit: Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey, Jr., holds a press conference on the eve of the 2026 Legislative Session. (Kim Hairston/staff)