Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system. Clara Longo de Freitas April 8, 2021
Marylanders 16 and older to be eligible for COVID vaccine at mass sites starting Tuesday Marylanders 16 and older can receive a vaccine at any provider by April 12. Matt McDonald April 5, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over can preregister for COVID-19 vaccinations at mass sites The state will continue to prioritize people who are currently eligible for vaccines but have not yet received them. Rina Torchinsky April 1, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over with underlying medical conditions can now receive COVID vaccine All Marylanders over the age of 16 will be able to receive a vaccine starting April 27. Shifra Dayak March 30, 2021
After years of negotiations, Hogan signs bill to provide Maryland HBCUs with $577 million The funds will be distributed over 10 years. Anaya Truss-Williams March 26, 2021
With March Madness afoot, Maryland delegate calls for national student-athlete protections Del. Brooke Lierman called on federal lawmakers need to enact national standards to protect student-athletes. Matt McDonald March 25, 2021
UMD projected to receive about $58 million from recent COVID-19 relief bill The $1.9 trillion bill is the third economic relief bill passed since the beginning of the pandemic to fund education. Eric Neugeboren March 25, 2021
Maryland to open six more mass COVID-19 vaccination sites by end of April The new sites will reside in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties. Khushboo Rathore March 23, 2021
All Marylanders 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID vaccine by April 27, Hogan says Residents over 16 with underlying medical conditions will be eligible on March 30. Matt McDonald March 18, 2021
Maryland launches state preregistration system for COVID-19 mass vaccination sites The state's first phase includes health care workers and those over 65. Rina Torchinsky March 13, 2021