The 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday amid confusion stemming from federal investigations plaguing Democrats and concern among Republicans over the possible override of several vetoes issued by Gov. Larry Hogan at the end of the 2016 session. The Senate is scheduled to begin to debate the vetoes on Jan. 18. The Maryland House of Delegates room was filled with delegates, friends and family members for the first day of the legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Annapolis, Md.
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Blue state lawmakers want to keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases tax returns
Maryland state senator Paul G. Pinsky. D, said of Trump and his tax returns: “We all expected anyone who is going to be in front of the public and lead our nation would be transparent.”
Van Hollen to be sworn in as Maryland’s new senator
Van Hollen, who served seven terms in the House, won the seat that opened from the departure of Barbara Mikulski, who retired after serving 30 years in the Senate. Maryland also will have two new House members who will be sworn in on Tuesday.