Maryland legislators introduce potential regulations for recreational cannabis
The 88-page bill includes measures to help communities that were most negatively impacted by the war on drugs.
Maryland lawmakers expand USM unionization push to include faculty members
More than 96 percent of members of this university’s chapter of the Association of American University Professors support collective bargaining rights for faculty.
Maryland General Assembly to focus on cannabis, gun control legislation
Legislators in the 2023 General Assembly will pass regulatory legislation about licensing and taxing recreational cannabis.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.