A service-based track would combine the best aspects of the GVPT and public policy majors
The School of Public Policy needs a service-based major or concentration.
Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near
Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.
Prince George’s officials continue advocacy for FBI relocation to Greenbelt
The meeting comes after growing calls from Prince George’s County leaders to relocate the FBI headquarters to Prince George’s County instead of Fairfax County, Virginia.
Democrats must capitalize on unified government and raise minimum wage with inflation
Adjusting minimum wage to inflation is not partisan. It’s something Maryland needs now.
Maryland General Assembly bill would create service year option for high school graduates
Moore’s newly-created service and civic innovation department would create partnerships between graduates and employers as part of the service year program.
UMD community celebrates Thurgood Marshall at public policy building naming ceremony
University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman said at the ceremony that it was important to acknowledge this university's segregationist past, which Marshall had a hand in eliminating.
Wes Moore lanza un plan presupuestario centrado en el financiamiento educativo
Moore propuso $500 millones para continuar el financiamiento de Blueprint for Maryland's Future un plan de reforma educativa y $1,1 mil millones para la construcción de escuelas.
Vincent Schiraldi should be confirmed for Md. Department of Juvenile Services
Vincent Schiraldi will make necessary reforms to the Department of Juvenile Services.
Wes Moore releases budget plan focused on education funding
Moore put forward $500 million to continue funding the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an education reform plan, and $1.1 billion for school construction.
UMD employees discuss priorities for contract at AFSCME new member event
The organization plans to negotiate new contracts in the new Maryland General Assembly legislative session next year.