SGA partners with Maryland legislators to incentivize paid internships The proposed bill, which would allow employers who hire paid interns to receive tax credits, aims to encourage more paid internships in this state. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Hogan wants the statue of Dred Scott decision author Roger Taney removed from Annapolis Hogan was initially against removing the statue commemorating former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the decision stating slaves and their descendants couldn’t be U.S. citizens. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland bill would extend sick leave to 10,000 student workers in the university system Both the Maryland House and Senate have passed versions of the bill, but they have significant differences. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland research on driverless cars could expand in 2018 One university lab is already developing mobile apps that could allow cars to communicate with one another. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland delegate apologizes for using n-word to describe Prince George’s County district Del. Mary Ann Lisanti (D-Harford) was heard referring to part of Prince George’s County as a “n----- district.” Brad Dress December 31, 0999
MaryPIRG, lawmakers push for Maryland to become first state to adopt Styrofoam ban The bill will be introduced in March. Brad Dress December 31, 0999
Supreme Court to hear case on constitutionality of Maryland’s 6th congressional district A district court ruled in November that the district was gerrymandered. Brad Dress December 31, 0999
Maryland lawmakers to have a hearing for Board of Regents after DJ Durkin’s reinstatement The decision to reinstate Durkin was met with widespread criticism. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Gov. Larry Hogan announces more than $18 million in budget cuts to USM USM Chancellor Robert Caret has empasized that no one will be laid off from their positions. DBK Admin December 31, 0999