USM faces additional $44 million in proposed budget cuts Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s original budget proposed cutting university system funding by $111 million. Oliver Mack April 2, 2025
Maryland House of Delegates passes budget plan with tax increases, spending cuts The framework would create two new tax brackets for wealthier residents in the state and new taxes on certain goods. Oliver Mack March 28, 2025
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters. Lillian Glaros March 14, 2025
Maryland federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal employees James Bredar wrote in his ruling that the Trump administration was unlawful in laying off probationary federal employees without giving proper notice. Sam Gauntt March 14, 2025
A proposed Maryland bill would increase penalty for leaving guns near unsupervised minors The Maryland Senate’s judicial proceedings committee held hearings for the Ny’Kala Strawder Act and the PACE Act on Tuesday. Oliver Mack March 13, 2025
State legislative caucuses share priorities, denounce Trump’s actions at press conference Six caucuses gathered together on Monday to emphasize the importance of passing legislation to help Marylanders. Oliver Mack March 12, 2025
Maryland union members rally in Annapolis for workplace safety, fair wages Attendees handed out flyers to lawmakers that detailed the legislation they were advocating for and listened to speeches. Diamondback Staff March 12, 2025
Maryland expected to lose more than 28,000 federal jobs due to Trump administration The state’s revenues board predicted Thursday that cuts to the federal workforce would lead to $280 million in tax revenue losses by the 2026 fiscal year. Oliver Mack March 10, 2025
Maryland leaders, fishermen split over proposed Chesapeake Bay preservation bill The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans. Brandon Kim March 6, 2025
More than 100 people testify on Maryland bills to strengthen state’s energy grid The three energy bills aim to strengthen Maryland’s energy grid and shift away from the state's reliance on fossil fuels. Oliver Mack March 4, 2025