A proposed Maryland bill would increase penalty for leaving guns near unsupervised minors
The Maryland Senate’s judicial proceedings committee held hearings for the Ny’Kala Strawder Act and the PACE Act on Tuesday.
State legislative caucuses share priorities, denounce Trump’s actions at press conference
Six caucuses gathered together on Monday to emphasize the importance of passing legislation to help Marylanders.
Maryland union members rally in Annapolis for workplace safety, fair wages
Attendees handed out flyers to lawmakers that detailed the legislation they were advocating for and listened to speeches.
This week in photos: U.S. Capitol, Prince George’s County elections and university protests
The exterior of the the U.S. Capitol building’s west side on Feb. 28, 2025. (Ryan Bowie/The Diamondback) The dome of the…
UMD SGA passes resolution to endorse Maryland General Assembly bills
SGA will advocate for more than 40 state bills under the resolution, which include legislation on climate, student accessibility and food insecurity.
Maryland legislators debate bill to protect personal records from ICE officials
The Maryland Data Privacy Act would prevent federal agents from accessing private information from state agencies without a state or federal court warrant.
UMD community members say proposed USM budget cuts could harm students
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would reduce funding for the university system by $111 million.
UMD faculty members urge state legislators to pass collective bargaining bill
The bill would allow faculty to negotiate working and research conditions, such as workloads, wages and representation in dispute resolutions.
Maryland Democrats push bills, legal action to combat Trump’s executive orders
In his first three weeks in office, Trump has signed more than 50 executive orders, including directives to downsize the government and expand immigration enforcement.
PGCPS faces $37 million budget deficit amid state, federal funding cuts
The school system will lose $77.6 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year due to the expiration of several grants issued under the American Rescue Plan.