The Maryland General Assembly began their 2026 session last week.
After Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk was sworn in as the new House Speaker on the first day of session, the Democrat said affordability would be a central theme for lawmakers.
Now almost two weeks into the session, we’re learning more about legislation lawmakers are seeking to prioritize.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore stood with top Democrats to announce legislation banning dynamic pricing. In short, that's the use of emerging AI technology to adjust prices for goods and services in real-time, minute by minute.
WYPR State House reporter Sarah Petrowich joins us on Zoom from the State House with more on the proposed dynamic pricing ban.