DEVELOPMENTS FOR US FROM ANNAPOLIS. SPEAKER PENA-MELNYK IS NOW THE MOST POWERFUL DELEGATE HERE IN THE HOUSE. SHE CONTROLS THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. SHE WILL APPOINT COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND HELP SHAPE ...

Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones announced she is stepping down from the post effective immediately. Jones, the first woman and first Black person to hold the position, will remain a delegate ...

Jones, 71, has been a member of the legislature since 1997 and ascended to the top role in 2019 following the death of longtime House Speaker Michael E. Busch. Jones held a meeting with top House ...

THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. FIRST AT FIVE. ADRIAN JONES ANNOUNCES SHE WILL STEP DOWN AS MARYLAND’S HOUSE SPEAKER. JONES ASCENDED TO THE POSITION IN 2019, BECOMING THE FIRST WOMAN AND FIRST AFRICAN ...

Newly appointed House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on Friday announced a slate of senior staff appointments, shaping the leadership team that will support the daily operations of the Maryland House of ...

Newly elected Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced a revamped leadership team and committee structure for the House of Delegates, elevating several women and lawmakers of color, ...