Maryland General Assembly 2026 Session Recap

WBAL News Now Weekend Edition reviews the key outcomes and analysis of the state legislature's recent session.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:00pm

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A cinematic painting of the Maryland State House building in Annapolis, with warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, conceptually representing the legislative process.The Maryland State House in Annapolis, the site of the state's legislative sessions, reflects the contemplative mood of the 2026 General Assembly session.Baltimore Today

WBAL News Now Weekend Edition will provide a comprehensive review of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, which concluded on Monday. The program will feature interviews with key political figures, including Governor Wes Moore, House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, and Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey. Additionally, Joanne Antoine of Common Cause Maryland will discuss a late-session election lawsuit bill, and political science professor John Dedie will offer analysis of the session's major developments.

Why it matters

The Maryland General Assembly session is a crucial annual event that shapes the state's policies and legislation. This recap program on WBAL News Now Weekend Edition will give listeners a detailed understanding of the session's key outcomes and their potential impact on Maryland residents.

The details

WBAL News Now Weekend Edition will air on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., providing an in-depth look at the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session. The program will feature interviews with Governor Wes Moore, House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey, and Joanne Antoine of Common Cause Maryland. Political science professor John Dedie will also provide analysis of the session's major developments.

  • The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly ended on Monday, April 15, 2026.
  • WBAL News Now Weekend Edition will air on Sunday, April 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The players

Wes Moore

The Governor of Maryland, who spoke to WBAL-TV's David Collins on Monday about the session.

Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

The new Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, who had an exclusive interview with WBAL's Robert Lang on Tuesday.

Jason Buckel

The House Minority Leader, who spoke with WBAL NewsRadio on Thursday about the Republican response to the session.

Steve Hershey

The Senate Minority Leader, who spoke to WBAL NewsRadio on Friday about the session.

Joanne Antoine

The executive director of Common Cause Maryland, who will discuss an election lawsuit bill passed in the final minutes of the session.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work together to move Maryland forward.”

— Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland

“This session marks a new era of leadership in the Maryland House of Delegates.”

— Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates

“Republicans will continue to be a voice of reason and fiscal responsibility in the state legislature.”

— Jason Buckel, House Minority Leader

What’s next

The WBAL News Now Weekend Edition program will air on Sunday, April 20, 2026, providing listeners with a comprehensive recap of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.

The takeaway

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly session was marked by new leadership in the House of Delegates and a continued focus on bipartisan cooperation to address the state's pressing issues. The WBAL News Now Weekend Edition program will offer valuable insights and analysis for Maryland residents on the session's key outcomes.