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
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