Maryland Dems mocked for prioritizing tampons in men’s bathrooms amid state deficit: 'Nonsense'

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Maryland Del. Kathy Szeliga, R-Baltimore County, is calling out Maryland Democrats for backing a bill that would stock tampons in men’s bathrooms in state-owned buildings—an idea she says is emblematic of Annapolis’ misplaced priorities. Szeliga said that after she was made aware of HB 941, she took to the House floor to question which public buildings would be impacted. In particular, she wanted to know if the state's professional sports facilities, such as where the Ravens and Orioles play, would be impacted. During her remarks, the GOP Maryland lawmaker also questioned language in the bill ordering "appropriately sized tampons" be placed in all public restrooms in all public buildings. "What are appropriately sized tampons?" Szeliga asked, earning laughter from parts of the House. "I've never heard of such a thing. What do you consider appropriate?" MARYLAND GOVERNOR RESPONDS TO ALLEGATION THAT HE EMBELLISHED STORY ABOUT HIS FAMILY FLEEING FROM KKK In response, Del. Ken Kerr, D-Fredrick County, said that the language "just means that tampons are offered, there's no specific size." Szeliga shot back, arguing that if that is the case, it should say so, and not talk about sizing. Meanwhile, Szeliga then pivoted to inquire with Democrats about which public buildings would be impacted, with emphasis on the football stadium where the NFL franchise Baltimore Ravens play and the baseball stadium, Camden Yards, where the Baltimore Orioles play. According to Szeliga, both are owned by the Maryland Stadium Authority. "If it is a state-owned building, then yes, it would go in – it's a public building," Kerr said when asked about the football stadium, even though he refused to answer the question in any certain terms. "If Raven stadium is a state building, then yes, it would apply … If it applies to the Raven stadium it would also apply to Oriole park." In an interview with Fox News Digital, Szeliga pointed out that this latest legislative proposal is not the first time Mary…