ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Those who have committed crimes often have a tough transition back into the workforce. On the national Day of Empathy, a group hit the halls in Annapolis to lobby lawmakers for the removal of questions regarding criminal…
Maryland House votes to approve hike in the minimum wage
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The House gave preliminary approval to legislation raising the state’s minimum wage to 15 dollars by 2025.
Bill eliminates subjectivity surrounding threats of mass violence
Emergency legislation that would streamline penalties for those convicted of threats of mass violence — brought about by an increase in threats of mass shootings made in recent years — has passed the Maryland Senate and is advancing in the state House.
Senate, House weigh bills changing Board of Regents makeup
The state Senate and House of Delegates are expected to hold hearings next week regarding bills that would restructure the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and mandate more transparency from the body.
Governor Larry Hogan sworn in for second term
For the first time since 1955 Maryland Larry Hogan on Wednesday became the first Republican to be sworn in for back-to-back terms as governor.
Gov. Larry Hogan previews budget plan for the 2019 fiscal year
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday previewed his budget plan for FY19. Hogan’s budget includes no new taxes, increases funding for education and protects Marylanders from changes in the federal tax code.
Alum’s foundation gives $219 million to University of Maryland
Gov. Larry Hogan joined University of Maryland leadership on Wednesday to announce a $219 million gift from the A. James Clark Foundation.
College becoming less affordable for Maryland students
Many of the reasons loans have increased is because the price to attend college, even at state schools that subsidize costs for some students, has also increased, including in Maryland.
Maryland advocates discuss next steps for undocumented community
Undocumented Latino immigrants in Maryland likely to experience more stress, legal hassles, some say