Maryland House of Delegates passes budget plan with tax increases, spending cuts
The framework would create two new tax brackets for wealthier residents in the state and new taxes on certain goods.
UMD community members hold sit-in, vigil to honor people killed in Gaza
The event comes after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Gaza on March 18 that killed more than 400 people.
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.
A proposed Maryland bill would increase penalty for leaving guns near unsupervised minors
The Maryland Senate’s judicial proceedings committee held hearings for the Ny’Kala Strawder Act and the PACE Act on Tuesday.
State legislative caucuses share priorities, denounce Trump’s actions at press conference
Six caucuses gathered together on Monday to emphasize the importance of passing legislation to help Marylanders.
U.S. education department to cut workforce in half
The U.S. Department of Education will put about half of its 4,100-person workforce on administrative leave beginning March 21.
Maryland expected to lose more than 28,000 federal jobs due to Trump administration
The state’s revenues board predicted Thursday that cuts to the federal workforce would lead to $280 million in tax revenue losses by the 2026 fiscal year.
More than 100 people testify on Maryland bills to strengthen state’s energy grid
The three energy bills aim to strengthen Maryland’s energy grid and shift away from the state's reliance on fossil fuels.
Trump’s plans to weaken education department could hurt higher education, experts warn
The education department primarily supports public education through financial aid programs, research funding and student loans.
Controversial speakers at UMD business school panel draw student protesters
All three speakers have voiced support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.