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. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2020
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. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
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. Rina Torchinsky February 14, 2020
A Maryland bill would outlaw flavored Juul pods More than 2,700 people have been hospitalized for lung injuries resulting from vaping. Carmen Molina Acosta February 14, 2020
A bill named after Jordan McNair would allow athletes to profit off their own names Lawmakers heard arguments for it on Wednesday. Matt McDonald February 13, 2020
Maryland Gov. Hogan responds to Trump’s attempt to slash Chesapeake cleanup fund The president wants to cut the budget by over 90 percent. Eric Neugeboren February 11, 2020
A Maryland bill would require colleges to develop plans for making voting accessible UMD community members are among those lobbying for the legislation. Luciana Perez-Uribe February 10, 2020
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. Christine Condon February 7, 2020
After UMD student died of adenovirus, bill aims to improve colleges’ outbreak response One delegate proposed to call it "Olivia's Law." Eric Neugeboren January 30, 2020
UMD grad students again take to Annapolis to fight for collective bargaining rights Lawmakers heard arguments for and against the bill on Tuesday. Angela Roberts January 29, 2020