Maryland General Assembly creates committee to track federal policy changes
The bipartisan joint committee aims to help the state navigate federal policy changes while the General Assembly is in recess until January 2026.
Maryland legislature finalizes budget plan that reduces USM funding by $155 million
The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates approved the plan during the last day of its legislative session on Monday.
Maryland doxxing prevention bill fails to advance in state legislature
The bill would have prevented the distribution of students’ personal information — such as their name, address or place of employment.
Interfaith coalition calls on Maryland to increase data protections for college students
More than 50 organizations signed a letter to lawmakers that encourages them to take action against federal attempts to use personal data to detain students.
Maryland House of Delegates passes budget plan with tax increases, spending cuts
The framework would create two new tax brackets for wealthier residents in the state and new taxes on certain goods.
UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit
The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.
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…