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Interfaith coalition calls on Maryland to increase data protections for college students

More than 50 organizations signed a letter to lawmakers that encourages them to take action against federal attempts to use personal data to detain students.

Oliver Mack
April 4, 2025

USM faces additional $44 million in proposed budget cuts

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s original budget proposed cutting university system funding by $111 million.

Oliver Mack
April 2, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 28, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 27, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 14, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 13, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 12, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 11, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 10, 2025

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.

Oliver Mack
March 4, 2025