GAMBRILLS, Md. (AP) — Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Donna Edwards are hosting a discussion on the challenges and opportunities that face Maryland small businesses.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday in Gambrills.

Topics are expected to include efforts to update the tax code, affordable higher education, infrastructure needs, cybersecurity and the federal budget.

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