Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rich Madaleno discusses politics at UMD
He was the first guest of the College Democrats and Our Revolution UMD’s joint-hosted speaker series.
Maryland decriminalizes pot paraphernalia and smoking in public
Possession of marijuana paraphernalia could mean fines, but not criminal charges.
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor
Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan.
“Hours really do count”: Supporters push for 24/7 Plan B access on college campuses
Students from Bowie State and Salisbury testified in support of the bill at a Maryland House of Delegates committee hearing.
Lawmakers are pushing back against education privatization to combat DeVos confirmation
Democratic legislators say charter schools and voucher programs serve as a bandaid that fails to address achievement gaps.
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.