By Lindsey Collins Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed three new gun regulations into law on April 24, including a ban on a device used to accelerate fire in semi-automatic weapons called “bump stocks.” The bill was introduced into the Maryland legislature in light of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year, said The Washington Post. “I wasn’t aware of this technology but I am … Continue reading Gov. Hogan signs new gun regulations for Maryland
By Lindsey Collins The Prince George’s County Public School system’s CEO, Dr. Kevin Maxwell, has come under fire for giving unauthorized raises to staff members, according to school board members. The incident came to light after three Board of Education members, Edward Burroughs III, Raaheela Ahmed and David Murray, sent a letter to County Executive Rushern Baker III about pay increases granted to two staff … Continue reading Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO under fire for giving ‘unauthorized’ raises, board members say
By Lindsey Collins Ben Jealous, a Maryland gubernatorial candidate, brought representatives from Google to meet with local leaders in Baltimore and Prince George’s County on Thursday, April 26 in hopes of increasing tech investments across the state. “We have the opportunity here in Maryland to leverage our diversity, our tech talent, and our world-class universities to build a better economy for all of us,” Jealous … Continue reading Maryland Gubernatorial candidate brings Google reps to PG County
By Lindsey Collins A federal appeals court has struck down Maryland’s landmark drug-price-gouging law after deeming it unconstitutional, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The court voted 2-1 that the law, which would have allowed the state to regulate off-patent and generic drug prices, is unconstitutional because it violates the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. “Although we sympathize with … Continue reading Maryland’s bill to decrease the price of generic drugs deemed unconstitutional
By Lindsey Collins Maryland became the second state to ban the sale of puppies and kittens in retail pet stores after Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed the legislation into law on April 24. The bill, which was first passed in California, will prohibit the sale of dogs by retail pet stores starting in 2020. The bill is said to address the issue of “puppy mills,” … Continue reading Maryland Gov. signs legislation to ban the sale of puppies in retail stores
By Lindsey Collins Sulakkhana De Saram dreads her hourlong morning commute through Prince George’s County for more than one reason. “I leave my house every day at 7:10 a.m. to get to school at 8:20,” said De Saram, a University of Maryland commuter student. “The traffic is pretty bad the whole way through. I get stuck on literally all the red lights.” From the … Continue reading City council toughens stance on traffic concerns in College Park
By Lindsey Collins The College Park City Council unanimously approved a motion to send letters supporting stricter firearms laws for domestic violence convicts to the Maryland state government during a Feb. 27 meeting. College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn brought up a possible “loophole” in firearms laws that pertains to those convicted of domestic violence crimes during a meeting last Tuesday at the College Park City … Continue reading College Park City Council votes to send letters supporting stricter gun laws around domestic violence
Washington Redskins reporter Kimberley Martin reflected on the challenges female sports reporters face at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Feb. 19. Martin, who works for The Washington Post, talked with eight undergraduate students via webcam. “We had a meeting back in January and we asked people who they most wanted to see. She was the name that was requested 4 or 5 times especially because she … Continue reading Kimberley Martin discusses her challenges and breakthroughs as a female sports journalist
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