Marylands General Assembly convened a special session today to elect a new House Speaker following Adrienne A. Jones departure, with Joseline Peña-Melnyk expected to be nominated, according to Delmarva Now and WYPR reports. This comes amid debates on mid-cycle redistricting, though a UMBC poll shows listeners prioritize affordability over map changes. In politics, Delegate Harry Bhandari highlighted discussions with the Maryland Board of Physicians on patient safety and licensing for the 2026 session, while the Comptrollers Office proposed sales tax updates aligning with new 3% data taxes and Public Information Act fees, per their December 12 announcement.
On the economic front, Baltimore business leaders rank among Marylands most optimistic for 2025, citing demand, innovation, and IT investments, as noted by Alta Technologies. Matan Companies fully leased its Gaithersburg property to Montgomery County Public Schools, sharing space with AstraZeneca, boosting life sciences along I-270, Commercial Observer reports. Mariner Finances new headquarters created jobs, and TEDCO eyes foreign direct investments sustaining 120,000 positions in AI, quantum, and life sciences.
Healthcare advanced with Sinai Hospitals renovated emergency department opening, per The Baltimore Sun, and University of Maryland School of Medicine approval to expand class sizes addressing physician shortages, Becker’s Hospital Review states. Baltimore County Public Schools led with top 5-Star ratings on the 2025 report card. Public safety improved in Prince Georges County, where violent crime dropped 19% and property crime 15%, Police Chief George Nader announced. Students at Crossland High built a tiny house via construction trades.
No major weather events disrupted the state recently.
Looking Ahead, the 2026 legislative session starts January 14, with focus on healthcare, education, and economy; Williamsport High plans mid-January reopening post-asbestos cleanup; and TEDCO pursues global partnerships.
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