With pandemic exposing health disparities, Maryland launches health equity commission The commission will give advice on issues of racial, ethnic, cultural or socioeconomic health disparities. Auzinea Bacon October 28, 2021
Maryland is among eight states set to launch digital IDs with Apple Wallet The states were the first in the nation to sign up to adopt digital IDs. Anaya Truss-Williams October 27, 2021
‘It’s immoral’: Protesters rally in Annapolis against end of state eviction moratorium Gov. Larry Hogan ended the moratorium in August. Victoria Stavish October 4, 2021
UMD public health professor wins award for excellence in environmental leadership In his career, Wilson’s taken strides to fight environmental injustice and racism. Auzinea Bacon September 30, 2021
UMD union workers rally for $15 minimum wage, pandemic hazard pay Employees have been fighting for these measures, among others, for months. Shifra Dayak August 6, 2021
Marylanders ages 12-17 vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible for scholarship drawing The VaxU Scholarship Promotion begins July 12 and will last through Labor Day. Amanda Hernández July 7, 2021
Maryland to end COVID-19 state of emergency July 1 Gov. Larry Hogan announced the date during a press conference Tuesday, along with other future orders. Khushboo Rathore June 15, 2021
Maryland incentivizes COVID-19 vaccination with lottery prizes up to $400K Vaccinated state residents over 18 are automatically entered. Nataraj Shivaprasad May 20, 2021
Maryland Gov. Hogan signs Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act into law The bill boosts health precautions for student-athletes in the University System of Maryland. Rina Torchinsky May 18, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts statewide indoor mask mandate Masks will still be required inside public transportation, health care settings and schools. Amanda Hernández May 14, 2021