FNP Politics

Leaders in Annapolis made so many decisions last week, we had to wait until Monday to tell you about it.

Catch up with state house reporter Samantha Hogan and host Allen Etzler on the House of Delegates vote to approve a $15 minimum wage, end-of-life options leaving committee for the first time, surprising turns in the redistricting decision and what can be expected this week in the state capital.

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Maryland lawmakers consider alcohol and gun laws this week in Annapolis. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and guest host Allen Etzler discuss the probability of local and state brewery bills passing and why the gun debate has already become complicated in this week’s edition of In Session. They also catch up on redistricting proposals for the 6th Congressional District, which could mean big changes for Frederick County.

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News-Post city editor Allen Etzler is joined by state government reporter Samantha Hogan, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on this week’s developments in the General Assembly.

The two discuss a pair of bills that would allow the creation of which would authorize Maryland to establish up to six "overdose and infectious disease prevention sites,” possible bans of Styrofoam/Polystrene and restrictions of single-use straws and several other bills being considered by Maryland lawmakers.

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This week on In Session, guest host Allen Etzler and state house reporter Samantha Hogan discuss CREST — a regional higher education center in Frederick County designed to offer science and technology degrees to local undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students — and why it received zero funding in Governor Larry Hogan's budget. They also take a look at a bill to let school systems again select their start-date, after Hogan issued an executive order in 2016 mandating schools start after Labor Day. Finally, listen to local round-up of upcoming issues including campaign finance, transportation and whether to fund bonds to fix public infrastructure or preserve historic structures in Frederick County.

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Is it time for Maryland to move from a "may carry" to a "right to carry" state? Should people seeking medical care expect to receive a Patient's Bill of Rights when they arrive at a hospital? How much beer is the right amount for Frederick breweries to make and sell? 

The Frederick County delegation ask these questions and more as it files legislation for the 2019 session. Guest host and News-Post city editor Allen Etzler is joined by state house reporter Samantha Hogan as they dive into new bills and more during this week's episode of In Session.

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The first week of the 2019 General Assembly session concludes with the release of Gov. Larry Hogan's $46.6 billion budget. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and host Colin McGuire talk budget priorities for Frederick County, legislation in front of the county delegation, a plan to move Baltimore City toward ranked-choice voting and calls for bipartisanship on Inauguration Day.

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The General Assembly is only three days into it's 90-day session, but already there's much to discuss. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and host Colin McGuire talk redistricting, education, renewable energy and other topics that are expected to be debated in 2019. Details of a surprise cancer announcement from State Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. is also included in this week's episode of In Session. 

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Candidates for the Frederick County Board of Education sat down with Editor Allen Etzler and Education Reporter Emma Kerr to talk county-wide redistricting, Frederick High School's LYNX program, the recruitment of diverse teachers, school safety and more. 

Eight candidates, including three incumbents, remain in this non-partisan race: Karen Yoho, Cindy Rose, April Miller, Brad Young, Camden Raynor, Liz Barrett, Jay Mason and Kim Williams. Early voting begins Oct. 25, and Election Day is Nov. 6. Voters will select four candidates who each serve four-year terms.

Williams did not respond to multiple requests for her participation in this podcast. Rose declined to participate. 

Candidates for the Frederick County Board of Education sat down with Editor Allen Etzler and Education Reporter Emma Kerr to talk county-wide redistricting, Frederick High School's LYNX program, the recruitment of diverse teachers, school safety and more. 

Eight candidates, including three incumbents, remain in this non-partisan race: Karen Yoho, Cindy Rose, April Miller, Brad Young, Camden Raynor, Liz Barrett, Jay Mason and Kim Williams. Early voting begins Oct. 25, and Election Day is Nov. 6. Voters will select four candidates who each serve four-year terms.

Williams did not respond to multiple requests for her participation in this podcast. Rose declined to participate.