Special to the AFRO
On Dec. 16, during a one-day special session, Gov. Wes Moore gathered lawmakers to select a new House Speaker. As rumors swirled about redistricting, legislators concentrated on choosing the Speaker. Then, they overturned 19 out of 29 gubernatorial vetoes handed down earlier this year.
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-MD-District 21) ascended with ease to the leadership of the House with unanimous support from Democrats and Republicans. She promised to lead with compassion and to listen to both sides of the aisle…