A Maryland bill could make it easier for children of divorced parents to afford college The proposed bill would give courts the authority to extend the age of majority for child support. Lillian Andemicael December 11, 2017
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous discusses healthcare and minimum wage at UMD The College Democrats and this university’s chapter of Our Revolution hosted the event. Naomi Grant December 6, 2017
UMD President Loh and state officials sign Purple Line development agreement The agreement commits to investing in business and housing along the Purple Line corridor. Lillian Andemicael November 29, 2017
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous releases plan to combat state’s opioid crisis The plan includes creating a state Office of Pain Management, Addiction, and Recovery. Naomi Grant November 20, 2017
Sen. Ben Cardin discusses BDS, tax reform and gun safety at Lanham town hall Five demonstrators attended the event to protest Cardin’s stance against the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement. Naomi Grant November 19, 2017
Several SGA legislators and UMD students are disappointed BDS bill did not go to debate The bill in favor of BDS died before legislative debate. Carly Taylor November 16, 2017
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rich Madaleno discusses politics at UMD He was the first guest of the College Democrats and Our Revolution UMD’s joint-hosted speaker series. Naomi Grant November 15, 2017
Maryland gubernatorial candidate proposes plan to combat sexual harassment Krish Vignarajah’s plan proposes the creation of an Office of Sexual Harassment and Violence. Naomi Grant November 13, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan said Roy Moore is “unfit to serve” after sexual misconduct claims Four women have accused Moore, who is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama, of sexual misconduct. Naomi Grant November 12, 2017
Trump nominates Robert Hur as Maryland’s next U.S. attorney Hur served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Maryland from 2007 to 2014. Naomi Grant November 2, 2017