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.
Maryland lawmakers discuss climate change, environmental justice at virtual hearing
The Climate Solutions Act Now of 2021 requires the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
New legislation pushing for climate, police reform hits the Maryland General Assembly
Here's a recap of the Maryland General Assembly's first two weeks of its 2021 session.
Maryland Gov. Hogan proposes $1 billion COVID-19 relief legislation
The legislation, called the RELIEF Act, includes targeted stimulus checks.
This Prince George’s County bill could change the default drinks restaurants serve to kids
The bill was amended during a committee hearing Thursday night.
Hogan vetoes 22 spending bills, citing concern over COVID-19 economic fallout
The governor also let about 300 bills go into law without his signature.
Days after 9-hour meeting, SGA president vetoes revised bylaws, standing rules of order
Several members of the body are pushing for an emergency meeting to override the veto.
The SGA elections are in desperate need of actual conflict
Polarization would be a welcome change to SGA elections.
Maryland passed over 650 bills last week. Here are 8 you should know about.
In a sprint session, the General Assembly approved legislation to aid with coronavirus response, make hate crimes easier to prosecute, require University System of Maryland institutions to create outbreak response laws, and more.
Daylight saving time is antiquated and sometimes dangerous
We don't need daylight saving time