College Park City Council discusses priorities for 2023 Maryland General Assembly session
The priorities include establishing local police accountability boards, improving affordable housing and securing state funding for city projects.
Dan Cox should accept election results, unlike Donald Trump
State legislation and funding local papers can protect against election meddling.
Marylanders must vote in the upcoming cannabis referendum
We need more campaigns to motivate key demographics and supporters for issues such as cannabis.
Marylanders can vote on these five referendums on the November ballot
More than half of Maryland residents support the legalization of cannabis, according to a March 2022 Goucher College poll.
Maryland lawmakers, residents call on Gov. Larry Hogan to release abortion access funds
Hogan has resisted calls to release $3.5 million in funding that would increase abortion care in the state.
Here’s what the Roe v. Wade opinion leak means for abortion in Maryland
Maryland will likely continue to uphold state protections for abortion after efforts to expand abortion access this legislative session.
Police reform bills stall in Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 session
Some of the bills would have mandated body cameras for all law enforcement officers in the state and clarified protocols for police training.
Transgender health equity bill fails to pass Maryland General Assembly
The bill would've required Maryland's Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care.
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills
The bills will work to protect children's human rights.
Maryland General Assembly to increase UMD’s operating budget
Cuts from the University System of Maryland’s budget were restored after the General Assembly adopted Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s budget for public higher education.