Martin O’Malley withdraws from race for DNC chair
The next chairman is set to be picked early next year.
Board of Regents critic Jim Rosapepe re-elected as Maryland’s District 21 senator
Rosapepe served on the board from 2001 to 2006.
Maryland Senate President: UMD is “hopelessly outgunned” in athletics scandal
Thomas V. Mike Miller criticized university leadership’s handling of Jordan McNair’s death.
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.
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.”
Maryland legislators proposed several bills on gun violence following Florida shooting
The judiciary committee heard more than 30 bills.
A new bill will require Maryland’s public colleges to form hate bias prevention programs
The colleges would also have to submit reports on their progress to the state legislature.
Strategic Partnership bill for UMD and UMB moves through Maryland House
It will now return to the Senate for consideration of the House’s amendments before later being sent to Gov. Larry Hogan for final approval.
After Maryland gives Hyperloop project the go-ahead, UMD students weigh costs and benefits
The underground, high-speed transportation system could bring passengers from Washington, D.C., to New York in 29 minutes,