House Freedom Caucus could be gaining more firepower in Annapolis

A small but vocal band of conservative Republicans in the Maryland House of Delegates are about to gain some firepower — which they hope to use to increase their visibility and influence in upcoming legislative sessions and, perhaps, on the campaign trail. The leaders of the caucus-within-the-House GOP Caucus informally known as the Maryland House Freedom Caucus say their group is about to be officially recognized by the umbrella organization for conservative Republican lawmakers nationwide known as the State Freedom Caucus Network.