Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins
The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature.
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.
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills
The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based.
A Maryland bill would require colleges to develop plans for making voting accessible
UMD community members are among those lobbying for the legislation.
PG County agencies are now barred from working with ICE
The legislation will go into effect in early February.
Family of Richard Collins planning to push for changes in Maryland’s hate crime law
Jurors convicted a former UMD student of first-degree murder in Collins' death.
Maryland’s styrofoam ban will officially become law
It will go into effect on July 1, 2020.
Gov. Hogan signs USM Board of Regents reforms into law
The legislation will expand the board's membership from 17 to 21.
We shouldn’t bash Kim Kardashian West for pursuing a law degree
Her decision is an important step for women’s empowerment.
Vaping could soon be banned in UMD dorms
The measure has to be approved by the Department of Resident Life.