Maryland federal judge rules against Trump’s newest travel ban U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang called the latest ban an “inextricable re-animation of the twice-enjoined Muslim ban.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland will receive full federal funding for Purple Line After the federal funding agreement is signed, construction on the long-awaited rail line can begin. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland legislature passes bill allowing over-the-counter birth control The bill allows for birth control access without a doctor’s prescription. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A student debt initiative could save Maryland residents $20 million a year Fifty-seven percent of graduates in the state leave school with student debt. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
From student debt to Trump’s taxes: 5 issues to watch for in Maryland politics this year The Maryland General Assembly meets each year for 90 days from January to April. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A Maryland law is set to add a non-binary gender option to driver’s licenses It would also remove barriers for changing your gender marker. Nora Eckert December 31, 0999
After past failed attempts, UMD grad students rally again for collective bargaining rights Dozens of graduate students attended the bill’s first hearing. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
Maryland Gov. Hogan’s budget proposal has raises for state employees, extra funds for USM This comes after the union that represents UMD’s workers couldn’t agree to a deal with the governor. Brad Dress December 31, 0999
Larry Hogan re-elected, becomes first two-term Republican governor of Maryland in 64 years Hogan defeated former NAACP President Ben Jealous. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland might not have women in Congress for the first time in more than 40 years Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Rep. Donna Edwards, both Democrats, will not be returning to their positions next year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999