Return to sender: Lawmakers unhappy with $1,000 checks left on their desks

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 905

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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There are many possible reactions to being handed a $1,000 check out of the blue. Anger is not typically one of them.

But that was the case Tuesday when Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-Frederick and Carroll) left checks for the senator and two fellow delegates in his district.

Bouchat said the checks were a gift for his colleagues to donate to the charities of their choice. The check recipients, who last week called on Bouchat …

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