District 21 Team Cracks Down Hard on Prostitution

Delegation's Campaign to Focus on Economy

Del. Benjamin Barnes said he decided to run for office in 2006 because he wanted to help working families struggling to make ends meet.

An off the cuff interview with Del. Ben Barnes from the Washington Post

Gov. Martin O'Malley addressed questions ranging from budget cuts to the gypsy moth infestation during a community forum Friday night at Laurel's Granville Gude Park.

The community forum event was hosted by the 21st District delegation of state Sen. James C. Rosapepe of College Park and Dels. Joseline Pena-Melnyk and Ben Barnes, both of College Park, and Barbara Frush of Beltsville.

An open letter supporting Del. Barnes record on civil rights from Laurel City Councilman Fred Smalls.

Del. Ben Barnes has been a strong champion and advocate on behalf of victims of domestic abuse. A simple review of his legislative record clearly shows his commitment to rooting out such violence. Too many Marylanders personally know what domestic violence looks like and Governor O'Malley and I will continue to work with members of the General Assembly, like Delegate Barnes, stakeholders, advocates and public safety professionals to end domestic violence in our communities.
-A letter from Lt. Governor Anthony Brown.

The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its legislative session at midnight April 12, with Laurel faring as well as city and local elected officials, to include Del. Ben Barnes, expected amid tough economic times that have the state grappling with a $2 billion budget shortfall.

Men and women accused of violating restraining orders in Prince George's County would be required to wear tracking devices under a new bill by Del. Ben Barnes (D-Dist. 21) of College Park.