USM Regents chairwoman backs legislation to reform the board
Linda Gooden expressed her support for bills that would expand the board’s membership.
UMD students have mixed feelings about Gov. Hogan’s tax credit for student loan debt
The credit was announced in January.
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.
These five Maryland counties voted differently in this election than they did in 2012
Prince George’s County has consistently voted democratic.
Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax
He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent.
Maryland joins multistate lawsuit against Trump’s family separation policy
California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts are among the other states in the lawsuit.
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.
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.
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.
Maryland Senate votes to require businesses to provide employees with sick leave
The Senate voted 30-17 to override Hogan’s veto.