Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails
It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission.
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature
The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September.
This Maryland bill would make it legal for motorcyclists over 21 to ride without helmets
Some motorcyclists at the University of Maryland support the proposed legislation.
A Maryland bill would outlaw flavored Juul pods
More than 2,700 people have been hospitalized for lung injuries resulting from vaping.
A bill named after Jordan McNair would allow athletes to profit off their own names
Lawmakers heard arguments for it on Wednesday.
Maryland Gov. Hogan responds to Trump’s attempt to slash Chesapeake cleanup fund
The president wants to cut the budget by over 90 percent.
A Maryland bill would require colleges to develop plans for making voting accessible
UMD community members are among those lobbying for the legislation.
Richard Collins’ family will take to Annapolis next week in push for hate crime law reform
The state legislature is slated to hear bills Tuesday that would broaden Maryland's hate crime statute.
After UMD student died of adenovirus, bill aims to improve colleges’ outbreak response
One delegate proposed to call it "Olivia's Law."
UMD grad students again take to Annapolis to fight for collective bargaining rights
Lawmakers heard arguments for and against the bill on Tuesday.