A Maryland Senate panel that has been studying issues of equity and inclusion released a final report of recommendations on Monday.
The report issued by an advisory group formed by Senate President Bill Ferguson focuses on areas including inequities in environmental impacts, health disparities and wealth and economic opportunities.
“Remediating systemic and structural inequities requires meaningful, honest, and ongoing conversations and long term commitment to change,” said Sen. Melony Griffith, a Prince George’s County Democrat, who chaired the panel. “The workgroup recommendations move the needle in this direction and I am hopeful that the work will only continue from here, in order to build a more equitable Maryland for all our citizens.”
Many of the recommendations are expected to be introduced as legislation during the 90-day session of the Maryland General Assembly, which begins Wednesday.