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
Capital Gazette owner creates scholarship fund for UMD journalism students It is aimed to honor the victims of Thursday’s shooting. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump on Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” comment: “She looks down on the citizens” Trump defended his supporters against Clinton’s remarks while campaigning in Baltimore. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Alec Ross talks transportation and technology at UMD event The event was part of the College Democrats-hosted speaker series. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA backs no-excuse absentee voting and intern tax credit bills in Annapolis The group is also supporting a bill to allow veterans at state universities priority class registration. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA representatives testify in Annapolis in favor of intern tax credit bill Businesses could get up to $1,000 for each paid intern. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After Vegas shooting, Maryland lawmakers want to ban devices that quicken semiautomatic fire If passed, the act would outlaw bump stocks, which enable semiautomatic weapons to fire 400 to 800 rounds per minute. DBK Admin December 31, 0999