Delegate Sheila Ruth
@sheilaruth.com
Maryland House of Delegates representing District 44B in Baltimore County. She/her By authority: Friends of Sheila Ruth, Bonnie K. Smith, Treasurer
The House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee will be holding bill hearings on Redistricting at 3:00 today. To watch the livestream look for the Live link on the meetings page (mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/M...) or watch on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@mga-hru3883...)
Meetings - Day(s)
mgaleg.maryland.gov
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee will be holding bill hearings on Redistricting at 3:00 today. To watch the livestream look for the Live link on the meetings page (mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/M...) or watch on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@mga-hru3883...)
It’s a new day in Annapolis! Speaker Peña-Melnyk released her reorganization plan & there’s so much to love. I’m grateful the Speaker entrusted me to lead the Labor subcommittee on the new Labor, Elections, & Government Committee, and I’m excited to get to work! marylandmatters.org/2025/12/29/p...
December 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It’s a new day in Annapolis! Speaker Peña-Melnyk released her reorganization plan & there’s so much to love. I’m grateful the Speaker entrusted me to lead the Labor subcommittee on the new Labor, Elections, & Government Committee, and I’m excited to get to work! marylandmatters.org/2025/12/29/p...
Congratulations to our new Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk. This is a great day for Maryland, as Speaker Peña-Melnyk is a truly caring person who will fight to support and uplift all Marylanders. ❤️
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Congratulations to our new Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk. This is a great day for Maryland, as Speaker Peña-Melnyk is a truly caring person who will fight to support and uplift all Marylanders. ❤️
Environment and Tranportation Committee virtual briefing “Update on Recent Federal Actions Impacting Climate and Energy Policy” starting soon at 9:30 this morning, jointly with Economic Matters Committee. Watch here: tinyurl.com/3rvuraaj
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Environment and Tranportation Committee virtual briefing “Update on Recent Federal Actions Impacting Climate and Energy Policy” starting soon at 9:30 this morning, jointly with Economic Matters Committee. Watch here: tinyurl.com/3rvuraaj
Reposted by Delegate Sheila Ruth
5 Reasons to Demand Universal Healthcare
HUMAN RIGHTS Saves lives
Economic Stability
• Stops medical bankruptcies
• Reduces overall admin waste
Saves billions
Better Public Health
Stronger Workforce
Simpler System:
Patients focus on healing; Providers focus on care
#DemandUniversalHealthcare
HUMAN RIGHTS Saves lives
Economic Stability
• Stops medical bankruptcies
• Reduces overall admin waste
Saves billions
Better Public Health
Stronger Workforce
Simpler System:
Patients focus on healing; Providers focus on care
#DemandUniversalHealthcare
December 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
5 Reasons to Demand Universal Healthcare
HUMAN RIGHTS Saves lives
Economic Stability
• Stops medical bankruptcies
• Reduces overall admin waste
Saves billions
Better Public Health
Stronger Workforce
Simpler System:
Patients focus on healing; Providers focus on care
#DemandUniversalHealthcare
HUMAN RIGHTS Saves lives
Economic Stability
• Stops medical bankruptcies
• Reduces overall admin waste
Saves billions
Better Public Health
Stronger Workforce
Simpler System:
Patients focus on healing; Providers focus on care
#DemandUniversalHealthcare
A shortage of affordable housing in Maryland hurts working families and puts homeownership out of reach for too many. My committee will have a virtual briefing on the state of residential development today at 1:00. Watch live here: tinyurl.com/zc2vjfb
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A shortage of affordable housing in Maryland hurts working families and puts homeownership out of reach for too many. My committee will have a virtual briefing on the state of residential development today at 1:00. Watch live here: tinyurl.com/zc2vjfb
There's still time to join me Monday for my event at The Chapel in Catonsville. I have never accepted donations from corporate PACs or corporate lobbyists, so I depend on contributions from regular folks like you to continue my work. More info and tickets here: go.sheilaruth.com/dec2025
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There's still time to join me Monday for my event at The Chapel in Catonsville. I have never accepted donations from corporate PACs or corporate lobbyists, so I depend on contributions from regular folks like you to continue my work. More info and tickets here: go.sheilaruth.com/dec2025
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Jones. Please see my statement here.
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Jones. Please see my statement here.
I am running for re-election in 2026 where I will continue to work on clean air & water, climate change, holding polluters accountable, advancing healthcare for all, and investing in our communities. Please join me in this fight by purchasing a ticket! go.sheilaruth.com/dec2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I am running for re-election in 2026 where I will continue to work on clean air & water, climate change, holding polluters accountable, advancing healthcare for all, and investing in our communities. Please join me in this fight by purchasing a ticket! go.sheilaruth.com/dec2025
I got my flu shot yesterday and the latest COVID vaccine last month. Flu and COVID have been low but we’re headed into the winter surge. If you haven’t got your vaccines yet, now is a good time to protect yourself & those around you through the winter.
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I got my flu shot yesterday and the latest COVID vaccine last month. Flu and COVID have been low but we’re headed into the winter surge. If you haven’t got your vaccines yet, now is a good time to protect yourself & those around you through the winter.
What kind of monsters withhold food assistance, appeal to the Supreme Court for their right to withhold it, then demand states take it back? Hell yes, I’m angry. Taking food away from hungry children is a red line for me, and should be for everyone.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
What kind of monsters withhold food assistance, appeal to the Supreme Court for their right to withhold it, then demand states take it back? Hell yes, I’m angry. Taking food away from hungry children is a red line for me, and should be for everyone.
Here are a few local orgs addressing hunger needs, but there are others:
catonsvillehelp.org
mdfoodbank.org
studentsupportnetwork.org
catonsvillehelp.org
mdfoodbank.org
studentsupportnetwork.org
After Friday, there will be no more SNAP support for families in need and the President refusea to use legal means to fund SNAP temporarily. We are headed into a hunger crisis. If you are financially able, please consider donating to a food bank, food pantry, church, or other org with food support.
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Here are a few local orgs addressing hunger needs, but there are others:
catonsvillehelp.org
mdfoodbank.org
studentsupportnetwork.org
catonsvillehelp.org
mdfoodbank.org
studentsupportnetwork.org
After Friday, there will be no more SNAP support for families in need and the President refusea to use legal means to fund SNAP temporarily. We are headed into a hunger crisis. If you are financially able, please consider donating to a food bank, food pantry, church, or other org with food support.
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
After Friday, there will be no more SNAP support for families in need and the President refusea to use legal means to fund SNAP temporarily. We are headed into a hunger crisis. If you are financially able, please consider donating to a food bank, food pantry, church, or other org with food support.
Donald Trump found $40 billion to send to Argentina but he can’t find money for SNAP to feed hungry children. Allowing children to go hungry should be unacceptable to everyone and no government should tolerate childhood hunger.
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Donald Trump found $40 billion to send to Argentina but he can’t find money for SNAP to feed hungry children. Allowing children to go hungry should be unacceptable to everyone and no government should tolerate childhood hunger.
This week, a Republican filed to run for Delegate in our district. Please watch and share this video, then go to sheilaruth.com and click the donate button to help me continue my work protecting clean water, healthy air, and our natural resources and ensuring that everyone has healthcare.
October 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This week, a Republican filed to run for Delegate in our district. Please watch and share this video, then go to sheilaruth.com and click the donate button to help me continue my work protecting clean water, healthy air, and our natural resources and ensuring that everyone has healthcare.
1/ It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my committee colleague, Delegate Charles Otto. We may have disagreed on many things, but I appreciated his kindness and gentle humor, and had the greatest respect for his commitment to his district.
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
1/ It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my committee colleague, Delegate Charles Otto. We may have disagreed on many things, but I appreciated his kindness and gentle humor, and had the greatest respect for his commitment to his district.
The way to fix healthcare is to make it universal. 🩺⚕️🩻🩹
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The way to fix healthcare is to make it universal. 🩺⚕️🩻🩹
In America, we don't have kings, we have a Constitution, and everyone, even our President, must follow it. Only a large peaceful mobilization can stop the slide to authoritarianism. We need millions of people in the streets! I'll be at Catonsville No Kings. Find an event near you: www.nokings.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In America, we don't have kings, we have a Constitution, and everyone, even our President, must follow it. Only a large peaceful mobilization can stop the slide to authoritarianism. We need millions of people in the streets! I'll be at Catonsville No Kings. Find an event near you: www.nokings.org
I’m grateful to my senators @vanhollen.senate.gov and @alsobrooks.senate.gov for fighting back against Republicans who are trying to de-fund healthcare needed by millions of Americans to give tax breaks to wealthy donors. Stay strong, Senators. You have our backs and we have yours.
October 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I’m grateful to my senators @vanhollen.senate.gov and @alsobrooks.senate.gov for fighting back against Republicans who are trying to de-fund healthcare needed by millions of Americans to give tax breaks to wealthy donors. Stay strong, Senators. You have our backs and we have yours.
We flew back home Tuesday from visiting family, and experienced no delays. TSA lines were short & TSA employees were professional in spite of working with no pay. Thank you to TSA and air traffic controllers and all federal employees, whether working for no pay or furloughed during the shutdown.
October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We flew back home Tuesday from visiting family, and experienced no delays. TSA lines were short & TSA employees were professional in spite of working with no pay. Thank you to TSA and air traffic controllers and all federal employees, whether working for no pay or furloughed during the shutdown.
Trump and Kristi Noem promised to go after the worst of the worst. How does zip tying children fit into that?
October 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Trump and Kristi Noem promised to go after the worst of the worst. How does zip tying children fit into that?
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel - along with the state-sanctioned doxxing of ordinary Americans - is a dangerous escalation of our slide into tyranny. When the government uses its regulatory authority as a threat to coerce a private company to do its bidding, that is a shocking abuse of power.
September 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel - along with the state-sanctioned doxxing of ordinary Americans - is a dangerous escalation of our slide into tyranny. When the government uses its regulatory authority as a threat to coerce a private company to do its bidding, that is a shocking abuse of power.
Remembering the tragic events of 9/11. Today, 24 years later, I honor those who lost their lives and their loved ones, the survivors, and all still affected, physically and mentally, including the first responders who put their own lives and health at risk in service of others.
You are not forgotten
You are not forgotten
September 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Remembering the tragic events of 9/11. Today, 24 years later, I honor those who lost their lives and their loved ones, the survivors, and all still affected, physically and mentally, including the first responders who put their own lives and health at risk in service of others.
You are not forgotten
You are not forgotten
My heart breaks for Charlie Kirk’s family, and I pray for them in this time of unimaginable loss. We don’t know the shooter yet, but it seems likely it was political. Political violence is never acceptable, and I condemn it unequivocally. This is not a left or right issue, it’s a human one.
September 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My heart breaks for Charlie Kirk’s family, and I pray for them in this time of unimaginable loss. We don’t know the shooter yet, but it seems likely it was political. Political violence is never acceptable, and I condemn it unequivocally. This is not a left or right issue, it’s a human one.
Everything about our healthcare system is broken. If we had universal, single-payer healthcare, then by definition all doctors would be in-network. And no, I don’t mean privatizing doctors; just that the government would be the insurer. #healthcareforall www.thebanner.com/economy/john...
August 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Everything about our healthcare system is broken. If we had universal, single-payer healthcare, then by definition all doctors would be in-network. And no, I don’t mean privatizing doctors; just that the government would be the insurer. #healthcareforall www.thebanner.com/economy/john...