Maryland State Wire

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 4th district, shared several updates and reflections on March 17, 2025. The tweets touched upon achievements in sports, the passing of a notable political figure, and career changes within his constituency.

On March 17, Rep. Glenn Ivey celebrated a local high school's athletic success: "Huge win for Largo High School! Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Ball team for winning the 2A State Championship." He commended their dedication and hard work that led to this achievement.

Later that day, he expressed sorrow over the loss of Nita Lowey, an influential former congresswoman: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of female congressional trailblazer Nita Lowey..." He highlighted her pioneering role as chair of the House Appropriations Committee and her long service from 1989 to 2021.

In another tweet from March 17, Rep. Ivey acknowledged a constituent's transition after leaving USAID: "A little over a week ago, one of my constituents from Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District became a former employee of USAID after 15 years of service." He praised their valuable contributions in international disaster response and development efforts.