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.
Democrat Krish Vignarajah becomes first woman to enter race for Maryland governor
She formerly served as first lady Michelle Obama’s policy director and a senior advisor in the State Department.
A Maryland bill could raise the state’s minimum wage and aid UMD student workers
A bill would gradually raise Maryland’s minimum wage each year until reaching 15 dollars in 2022.
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.
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: “I will fight every day” to protect Obamacare
Van Hollen gave his first speech as a U.S. Senator on Thursday.
This Maryland bill would budget for the state to pay students’ Title IX legal fees
The legislation would mandate adding $500,000 to the budget to cover costs.
After Maryland football controversy, USM will undergo its first external review in two decades
When the review is complete, a committee will evaluate the report and provide feedback to the board.
Prince George’s County politicians endorse plan to combat rising drug prices
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and state Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk are backing the effort.
A week before midterms, Maryland politicians weigh in on UMD football fallout
President Loh will retire in June, while the football coach and athletic director remain.
Congress plans to invest $13.8 million to pay its interns
A 2017 report found that a congressional internship costs thousands of dollars on average.