A new bill will require Maryland’s public colleges to form hate bias prevention programs The colleges would also have to submit reports on their progress to the state legislature. Brooks DuBose February 7, 2018
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin will run for re-election Cardin will face four opponents, including Chelsea Manning. Naomi Grant February 5, 2018
Maryland Gov. Hogan will sign bill terminating rapists’ parental rights Versions of the bill failed to pass through committees in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly nine times. Brooks DuBose February 4, 2018
A Prince George’s County DREAMer is attending Trump’s State of the Union address Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer invited Prince George’s Community College student Gabriela Hernandez. Brooks DuBose January 30, 2018
UMD and Bowie State’s unity mural is on display at the State House The mural was a collaboration between the schools after Richard Collins’ death. Jillian Atelsek January 25, 2018
Maryland Sen. Madaleno calls for investment in USM to lure Amazon to Montgomery County Montgomery County is among the 20 finalists for housing Amazon’s second headquarters. Christine Condon January 20, 2018
UMD students collaborate with state delegate on hate bias incident bill Members of ProtectUMD met with Del. Angela Angel in Stamp Student Union to discuss the bill. Jillian Atelsek January 16, 2018
Chelsea Manning will run for the U.S. Senate in Maryland Manning was convicted of disclosing sensitive U.S. government documents to Wikileaks. Jack Roscoe January 13, 2018
Maryland Senate votes to require businesses to provide employees with sick leave The Senate voted 30-17 to override Hogan’s veto. Brooks DuBose January 12, 2018
Maryland Senate votes to “ban the box” asking college applicants about criminal history Maryland will be the second state, after Louisiana, to prohibit colleges from asking about criminal records on applications. Jessie Campisi January 12, 2018