Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting

State lawmakers in Maryland will meet for a special session next month to discuss a ballot initiative on redistricting, with Gov. Wes Moore (D) backing the move.  In a joint release, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and state House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D) said Tuesday the Maryland General Assembly will convene Aug. 3-5 to…