FNP Politics

Host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporter Danielle E. Gaines wade into this week's news out of Annapolis, including the hours of testimony for bills that would alter Maryland's brewing laws. They also discuss recently released political polls, legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, international election observers and a wrap up of Political Notes.

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Filling in as host, News-Post reporter Cameron Dodd is joined by political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos as we break down recent developments in Annapolis. From bills addressing animal testing to sunscreen application in Maryland schools, we take a look at the goings on in the General Assembly.

Host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on such developments as legislation that would allow rape victims to ask a judge to end the parental rights of their rapist, the soon-to-begin paid sick leave, bills that would provide free tuition to community college for Maryland residents and more of the goings on during the General Assembly.

This week on “In Session,” Host Colin McGuire talks to Annapolis reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos about State of the State reactions, criminal justice bills, and the governor’s new call for Marylanders to wear sunscreen.

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News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos join host Colin McGuire from the Annapolis State House to provide an update on the goings-on in General Assembly, including a bill that would require domestic abusers to sell or turn in their guns, Sen. Ron Young's challengers in the primary for his seat and a bill that would allow school students to opt out of dissecting animals in class.

Danielle also sits down for a one-on-one interview with Gov. Larry Hogan and gives us an update on her search for mango Diet Coke.

From Gerrymandering to the governor’s budget being introduced, host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos, who break down all the developments of the first full week of the General Assembly in Annapolis.

The team also touches on transportation funding, campaign finance numbers in several local races, taxes and Colin's favorite part of the paper- the Political Notes column.

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Hosts Colin McGuire and Danielle E. Gaines are joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls into the studio from Annapolis to discuss the first few days of the Maryland General Assembly. The team provides an update on the override of Gov. Hogan's vetos of the paid sick leave bill as well as a bill that prohibits colleges from using the criminal history information of applicants. Join us every week as we break down all the goings on during the General Assembly in Annapolis.

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As Roger Wilson continues his day job working for Frederick County, he hopes to add member of the Frederick Board of Aldermen to his résumé in November.

Wilson, 45, currently serves as Frederick County’s director of government affairs and public policy, and he plans to keep his position if elected to the board. He has been juggling the job and his political campaign since filing in May, and earned the third-highest number of votes in the Democratic primary, which was also the highest of all the non-incumbents in the race.

Wilson joins hosts News-Post city reporter Mallory Panuska and city editor Danielle Gaines to discuss his candidacy.

Derek Shackelford wears many hats, and come November, he hopes to add another one designating him as a member of the Frederick Board of Aldermen.

The 47-year-old teacher, minister, consultant, and NCAA basketball official wants to serve on the board to help all city residents benefit from the positive direction the city is going.

Shackelford joins hosts News-Post city reporter Mallory Panuska and city editor Danielle Gaines to discuss his candidacy.

From helping to draft better legislation to fixing neighborhood issues, Democratic Alderwoman Kelly Russell said she has plenty left to do as an elected city official.

The 58-year-old retired Frederick police officer is running for a third consecutive term on the Board of Aldermen. She earned the second-highest number of votes in the Democratic primary, just one vote less than fellow Alderwoman Donna Kuzemchak.

Russell joins hosts News-Post city reporter Mallory Panuska and city editor Danielle Gaines to discuss her candidacy.