Political notes: A new senator, an old tradition and an ongoing dispute - Maryland Matters

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Political notes: A new senator, an old tradition and an ongoing dispute - Maryland Matters

Sen. Carl Jackson (D-Baltimore County) gives a few remarks after being sworn in to the Senate on Wednesday. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)The Maryland Senate is now at full strength for the first time since the start of the General Assembly session. Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) administered the oath of office Wednesday to Sen. Carl Jackson (D-Baltimore County), who fills the District 8 seat that had been held fo…