“This is something students want”: Maryland delegate explains campus firearms ban University system policy already prohibits firearms on campuses, but this bill would protect against future changes. Lexie Schapitl February 16, 2017
A new bill will allow Maryland’s attorney general to sue the Trump administration The bill will take effect without Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature. Lexie Schapitl February 15, 2017
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to ban guns and firearms from public college campuses The bill passed 84-49 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Jessie Campisi February 10, 2017
Former Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski defends Sen. Elizabeth Warren after Senate rebuke Mikulski said the rebuke would have a “long-lasting effect” on women’s rights. Jessie Campisi February 10, 2017
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan faces resistance for not taking a stance on Trump’s policies Hogan’s hands-off approach could prove damaging, professor Stella Rouse said. Christine Condon February 9, 2017
Lawmakers are pushing back against education privatization to combat DeVos confirmation Democratic legislators say charter schools and voucher programs serve as a bandaid that fails to address achievement gaps. Lexie Schapitl February 8, 2017
Gov. Hogan emphasizes state reforms and bipartisanship in State of the State address Hogan said Maryland is “stronger than it has been in many, many years.” Lexie Schapitl February 2, 2017
Maryland Democrats are fighting back against federal action on Obamacare and immigration Democratic leaders introduced a package of bills they say would “protect Maryland citizens.” Lexie Schapitl January 31, 2017
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen cosponsored a bill to protect young undocumented immigrants The legislation would safeguard undocumented immigrants’ addresses and phone numbers. Rosie Kean January 26, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan announced an initiative to address Maryland’s heroin and opioid epidemic Heroin-related deaths in Maryland have tripled since 2010. Lindsey Collins January 26, 2017