Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office August 2026
Help with insurance for storm-related damage
This summer has already seen several destructive storms come through our area. If you have suffered any damages from these storms or other natural disasters, the Maryland Insurance Administration can assist you. They are on standby to provide contact information for your insurer or by helping you with questions about how to file a claim. Please visit https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/postDisaster.aspx to learn more.
Monarch Preschool Open House in north College Park
The Monarch Preschool, near Beltsville right off Route 1 on Rhode Island Avenue, is expanding. The school offers hands-on, project-based learning and social-emotional development, before and after school care, a brand-new playground, and financial aid options. They will be hosting an open house on Monday, August 3rd from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. They are located at 9606 50th Ave, College Park. You can find out more and RSVP on their website: https://monarchpreschool.com/open-house/
Young people, 16 years and older, have the right to work
Most people know that age discrimination against older people is illegal. But many, including employers, don’t know that in Maryland age discrimination against young people is illegal too. Generally, 16 and 17 years can work legally with permission of their parents and a work permit. Meanwhile all 18, 19, and 20-year olds can legally without a permit. But some employers in Maryland continue to say they won’t hire anyone under 21 or under 18. If you or someone you know have been the subject of age discrimination in the workplace or application process, please contact the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. See steps on how to file a complaint at: https://mccr.maryland.gov/complaint-investigative-process/start-complaint-inquiry
Contact me
Please let me know if there are other issues you have questions or thoughts about. And, of course, feel free to be in touch if I can be of help to you. Just email me at jim.rosapepe@senate.maryland.gov or call (410) 841-3141.
One policy renewal taught me how quickly dates, vehicle details, and payment changes blur together when I rely on memory instead of the actual documents. Since then, my insurance folder has a summary page with the policy number, renewal date, recent billing activity, and any open claim reference. I read the policy before contacting support so I can separate an account question from a question that belongs with a licensed professional. For payments, documents, policy updates, or claim-status administration, progressive insurance phone number goes beside that summary as the contact reference I would use. I am not relying on customer service to make coverage decisions for me. What I want is a clear explanation of the record, status, or account entry…