Gov. Larry Hogan announced an initiative to address Maryland’s heroin and opioid epidemic Heroin-related deaths in Maryland have tripled since 2010. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
md-bill-title-ix-funding-pay-counseling-fees [Read more: After its director’s resignation, UMD’s Title IX Office is losing three more staffers] [Read more: Betsy DeVos’ Title IX… Brad Dress December 31, 0999
Donald Trump’s stances on the environment are “worrisome” for Maryland The president-elect has said climate change is “a hoax invented by the Chinese.” Rachel Kuipers December 31, 0999
Martin O’Malley withdraws from race for DNC chair The next chairman is set to be picked early next year. Jessie Campisi December 31, 0999
Board of Regents critic Jim Rosapepe re-elected as Maryland’s District 21 senator Rosapepe served on the board from 2001 to 2006. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Senate President: UMD is “hopelessly outgunned” in athletics scandal Thomas V. Mike Miller criticized university leadership’s handling of Jordan McNair’s death. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The USM’s new 29-member diversity council will prioritize inclusion on college campuses The council stems from a workgroup formed in 2015 following strong campus reactions to national issues, such as Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A Maryland legislator is asking EpiPen’s manufacturer for answers on pricing A federal oversight committee sent a letter to Mylan on Monday wanting to “better understand the increasing cost.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland legislators proposed several bills on gun violence following Florida shooting The judiciary committee heard more than 30 bills. DBK Admin December 31, 0999