Port aid, racetrack bills pass as General Assembly 2024 session ends

Hours after the Maryland General Assembly adjourns, we speak with two journalists who covered it: WYPR's News Director Matt Bush and Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner.
Lawmakers reached a budget compromise. What new taxes and fees can consumers expect? Juvenile justice was revisited; will longer probation reduce crime? What's the future of Pimlico Race Course? Plus, financial help for Port workers.
Links:Here’s what your Maryland lawmakers did this yearMaryland lawmakers wrap work after budget dispute, fatal bridge collapseMaryland PORT Act would give financial relief to businesses, workers impacted by Key Bridge collapseKey Bridge aid and Pimlico takeover headline final bills passed by Maryland General AssemblyDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472