After missing most of the session, Benson, Jones return to praise, affection, flowers

After missing most of the session, Benson, Jones return to praise, affection, flowers

Former Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) gives remarks before receiving her First Citizen Award Monday in the Senate. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)Two of the state’s most respected legislators, who have been absent for almost the entire 2026 legislative session so far, returned Monday to be showered with praise and affection. Sen. Joanne C. Benson (D-Prince George’s) and Del. Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore C…