January 10th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
Maryland’s legislative session begins today with Governor Larry Hogan and the Democrats who control the General Assembly aiming to address federal policies that affect the state and lay the groundwork for what they hope will be big victories in November. Key themes include tempering Baltimore City’s crime wave, battling over paid time off for sick workers, responding to changes in the U.S. tax code, making health care more affordable, diversifying the state’s medical-marijuana industry and creating a dedicated revenue source for Metro. Members of the District One delegation say to expect an unusually contentious election year session with any number of key issues expected to be bogged down in partisan debates. Delegate Wendell Beitzel says he expects a major push to increase the state minimum wage to $15 an hour- a concept the local lawmakers oppose…
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