A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.

The Maryland General Assembly will begin the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday afternoon as the state faces a $2.7 billion budget deficit.

The first two months of Maryland’s 90-day session will likely be markedly different from the final one, presiding officers say. Why? The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, a Republican who campaigned on strict alterations to existing Democratic policy,

The Maryland General Assembly's 2025 session begins at noon on Wednesday, when lawmakers will begin to tackle a number of high-interest issues. Policy decisions will be framed around how much money is available and what additional new revenue sources are acceptable.