Maryland lawmakers look to balance budget constraints with legislative agenda The Maryland General Assembly is nearly a month into its 2024 legislative session and lawmakers are continuing work on key issues from last year. Sam Gauntt February 1, 2024
UMD SGA votes to increase student body president’s pay at omnibus meeting The SGA also voted to hold omnibus meetings once every two years instead of annually. Parker Leipzig May 6, 2022
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills The bills will work to protect children's human rights. Hannah Ziegler April 14, 2022
Maryland General Assembly adjourns sine die with first show of celebration in 4 years The celebration marked the end of the 2022 legislative session, which Gov. Larry Hogan said was the best he's seen. Hannah Ziegler April 12, 2022
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to change highway name, honor Piscataway tribe The original name of the highway is Indian Head Highway, also known as Maryland Route 210 Hannah Ziegler March 16, 2022
UMD RHA passes bill calling for improved flood response plans The bill passed unanimously. Ava Thompson February 17, 2022
Proposed Maryland bill would restrict biometric information collection If the bill passes, individuals could sue companies for misusing their biometric information. Hannah Ziegler February 7, 2022
Maryland General Assembly looks at marijuana, climate, redistricting Here's a recap of the Maryland General Assembly's first month of its 2022 session. Hannah Ziegler February 6, 2022
This Maryland bill would eliminate life-without-parole sentences for juveniles For some, it could be a second chance at life after years behind bars. Eric Neugeboren February 18, 2021
UMD opposes state bill that would overhaul how Maryland handles public records requests Currently, a five-person board can only resolve disputes involving excessive fees for records requests. This bill would expand the board's jurisdiction. Matt McDonald February 12, 2021