Session To Be Dominated By Budget Debate

The 90-day session of the Maryland General Assembly starts at noon today.

It is the 435th session of the Maryland General Assembly.

In the House of Delegates, 58 of the 141 delegates will be newly elected.

Republicans gained seven seats in last year's election, increasing the number of Republicans in the House to 50, with 91 Democrats.

In the Senate, 10 of the 47 senators are newly elected.

Republicans gained two seats, increasing the number of Republicans in the Senate to 14, with 33 Democrats.

Today, is largely a ceremonial day.

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