Category: State

UMD sticks to cannabis policy despite state referendum, rise in medical card holders

Cannabis is not permitted on the campus, and there are no exemptions for medical cannabis card holders, according to this university's student conduct director.

Victoria Stavish
1 day ago

Legalized sports betting in Maryland brings concerns about gambling addiction

There are risks to gambling of any kind, especially when it’s available through apps like it now is in Maryland, according to Dr. Stephen McDaniel.

Sasha Allen
1 day ago

Maryland Republicans who lost midterms say party should prioritize mail-in voting

Outgoing Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said that he was expecting a "huge red wave."

Sasha Allen
December 1, 2022

Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore announces first administrative appointments

Fagan Harris, who has never worked in government before, will be serving as the administration’s chief of staff.

Marijke Friedman
November 14, 2022

UMD will still prohibit cannabis on campus after statewide legalization

Since cannabis is controlled under federal law, it is not permitted on campus under the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

Marwa Barakat
November 11, 2022

Democrat David Trone holds on to win closest U.S. House race in Maryland

Trone’s victory means Democrats will continue to hold seven of Maryland’s eight seats in the U.S. House.

Christine Zhu
November 11, 2022

Wes Moore and Aruna Miller visit UMD to share gubernatorial transition plans

Ken Ulman, a former Howard County Executive and the president of the Terrapin Development Company, will serve as a co-chair of Moore’s transition team.

Hannah Ziegler
November 10, 2022

Marylanders vote to legalize marijuana possession

Lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly approved legislation earlier this year that sets up preliminary guidelines for regulating the state’s marijuana industry.

Hannah Ziegler
November 8, 2022

Democrat Wes Moore will be Maryland’s next governor

Moore defeated Republican nominee Dan Cox.

Shifra Dayak
November 8, 2022

Here’s where Md.’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education policy

Education is one of the top issues on voters’ minds ahead of the midterms, according to a September Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Marijke Friedman
October 31, 2022