Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing
The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system.
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.
Maryland’s utility oversight commission is broken. Here’s how to fix it.
To ward off corruption, Maryland can take several steps to improve oversight of utility companies and mergers.
Task forces are meaningless without real change
Policing won’t change until police reform task forces do.
We’re in crisis. Why isn’t the Maryland General Assembly doing anything?
Maryland’s General Assembly needs to call a special session — now.
Maryland state delegate plans to introduce bill separating HBCUs from USM
The bill's supporters assert the university system has failed HBCUs in the past.
Maryland General Assembly will adjourn Wednesday until end of May
The announcement comes as the governor closed the state's casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities indefinitely.
A pair of Maryland bills would change the way educational institutions respond to mold
The bill comes after students found mold in at least 10 dorms at the University of Maryland in 2018.
SGA, RHA leaders denounce university’s redistribution of money after state budget cuts
The student groups argue the move represented a misuse of student fees.
This Maryland bill would create a task force to study mental health support in higher ed
UMD community members testified in support of the bill at a hearing Thursday.