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Maryland House Of Delegates Speaker Michael Busch (third from left) celebrates the conclusion of the legislative session with House leaders.
The Maryland General Assembly capped a whirlwind session by passing a number of bills meant to safeguard the state’s progressive values against a conservative agenda pushed forward by the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. Kojo analyzes the moves made on medical marijuana, paid leave, local ethics and more with a reporter stationed in Annapolis, Md.
WAMU 88.5 is exploring the local impact of the new administration. Learn more about The Trump Effect.
Guests
- Pamela Wood Reporter, The Baltimore Sun; @pwoodreporter
- Melissa Deckman Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science Department Chair, Washington College; @MelissaDeckman
5 Takeaways From Maryland’s 2017 Legislative Session
5 Takeaways From Maryland's 2017 Legislative Session - The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Maryland's lawmakers wrapped up their 2017 legislative session on Monday, passing a number of bills that suggest a strong opposition to the country's new president and a Republican-controlled Congress. Here are the five biggest takeaways from the past three months of debate. 1. It's Maryland vs.
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