UMD students have mixed feelings about Gov. Hogan’s tax credit for student loan debt The credit was announced in January. Brad Dress December 31, 0999
USM officials dodge tough questions from state lawmakers about Maryland football decisions The system’s chancellor and board chair were tight-lipped about their personnel moves. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
These five Maryland counties voted differently in this election than they did in 2012 Prince George’s County has consistently voted democratic. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland joins multistate lawsuit against Trump’s family separation policy California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts are among the other states in the lawsuit. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Meet the five new people who will help oversee Maryland universities’ academics and finances The USM Board of Regents will hold its first meeting of the academic year Friday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A state bill allowing no-excuse absentee voting in municipal elections could soon pass One of the bills has to be approved by the opposite chamber. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new Maryland bill would allow students to buy textbooks tax-free twice a year The new bill seeks to create tax holidays for the next academic year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Senate votes to require businesses to provide employees with sick leave The Senate voted 30-17 to override Hogan’s veto. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland gubernatorial candidate proposes plan to combat sexual harassment Krish Vignarajah’s plan proposes the creation of an Office of Sexual Harassment and Violence. DBK Admin December 31, 0999