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She says the override isn't about opposing the governor.

A commission will study the issue and make recommendations on reparations.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abamu in Annapolis.

Governor Westmore vetoed the bill last year, arguing he didn't need a study to know harm was done.

He pushed his own approach, which included cannabis pardons.

Those supporting his veto called the measure well-intentioned but divisive and questioned whether it's even practical to calculate compensation for the harms of slavery and segregation.

Others say the state enforced slavery and segregation, so the state must make amends.

Delegate Janelle Wilkins cheers Maryland's legislative Black Caucus.

She says the override isn't about opposing the governor.

A commission will study the issue and make recommendations on reparations.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abamu in Annapolis.

Ian Morgan says he's happy to be back at the National Institutes of Health looking for ways to combat antimicrobial resistance.

But with Democrats and Republicans still at odds on key issues like health care subsidies, it's hard for him to feel settled.

Colleagues are putting together lists of food and monetary support.

And with the funding extension ending January 30th, Morgan says they have to be prepared.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abemu in Bethesda.

Maryland's Democratic state Senate president said last week it was both risky and undemocratic for Maryland to redraw its congressional maps.

But David Moon, the Maryland House majority leader, says the state needs to respond to the maps Texas and Georgian Republican lawmakers are creating ahead of the midterms.

The commission will organize public hearings, solicit public feedback, and make recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly.

Lawmakers are anticipating this will be challenged in court.