Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin passed away overnight following a battle with cancer. First elected to the Senate in 1986, Senator Goodwin is the second-longest-serving member of the chamber. Born and raised in the Smith Hill neighborhood she represented in Senate District 1, she became known for her work on behalf of her neighborhood, quality elder care, domestic violence prevention, improved health care, and much more. For many years she had championed legislation to promote cancer awareness and improve treatments. … Continue reading Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin has passed away at age 58