Political notes: ‘Flowers’ for the living, cupcakes for the interim birthday caucus

By: Rhiannon Evans, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 979

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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At most workplaces, it wouldn’t be unusual for a retiring colleague to get a bouquet of flowers, some kind words and maybe some applause. At the workplace that is the Maryland House of Delegates, you can get your bills revived as well as a parting gift.

That was the case Friday for an emotional Del. Susan McComas (R-Harford), a member of the House for 24 years who is retiring after her legislative term is up …

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