The Maryland General Assembly convenes on Wednesday with new leaders in both chambers and several committees. In the House, Del. Adrienne Jones is the first black speaker, and the first female. The Senate is set to elect Bill Ferguson its president. Both say their priorities are building new schools and re-shaping how teaching is done.
WYPR statehouse reporter Rachel Baye and Maryland Matters politics reporter Danielle Gainestee up the issues, from education funding and renewable energy to curbing violent crime in Baltimore.
Correction: The General Assembly will enter its 441st, not 440th, legislative session on Wednesday.
