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Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development

The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.

Akshaj Gaur
April 16, 2023

‘A small win’: Maryland advocates praise passage of bill expanding gender-affirming care

The state legislature passed the Trans Health Equity Act this session, which would require Maryland Medicaid to expand its coverage of gender-affirming treatments if Gov. Wes Moore signs it into law.

Marijke Friedman
April 12, 2023

Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims

The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.

Marijke Friedman
March 16, 2023

UMD SGA to purchase sexual assault prevention items

The items include cup covers that prevent roofies and straws to use through the covers.

Sasha Allen
March 1, 2023

UMD faculty, graduate students testify on state collective bargaining bill

This bill differs from similar legislation proposed in the past because it extends unionization rights to faculty on the tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time.