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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown Proposes Dream Act Student Loan Fund
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is proposing to create a student loan fund to help students who are not legal residents pay for college.
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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is proposing to create a student loan fund to help students who are not legal residents pay for college.
Laws in 2012 prompted Maryland's first statewide ballot referendum in 20 years, allowing marriage equality, the Dream Act and congressional redistricting to be upheld by voters.
The approval of Maryland's Dream Act by popular vote should help spur the idea in other states to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges, if they meet certain qualifications, supporters said Friday.
Maryland voters approved the controversial Dream Act on Tuesday.
Dream Act supporters step up their campaign to gain voter approval of an immigrant tuition law.
Powerful new support for the controversial measure to give illegal immigrants' children in-state tuition. Faith leaders from across Maryland rally with students, appealing to voters less than a month before Election Day.
Supporters of a controversial question on the Maryland November ballot take to the streets.
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
Supporters of the state's Dream Act are making a call to action to voters. The measure will be on the November ballot, and opponents are rallying their backers too.
Maryland's Dream Act gets the attention of a national convention taking place in downtown Baltimore.
Western Maryland Democrats say they're mobilizing to get out the women's vote.
Maryland's secretary of state has certified ballot language for seven statewide questions voters will decide in November.
Millions in advertising. Maryland may not get a lot of national attention in the presidential election, but the state's plate is full when it come to ballot issues.
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Wednesday was a break-out day for supporters of the Dream Act. An active campaign is now underway urging voters to uphold a new state law that offers in-state tuition to undocumented students.
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
The guy who passed health care reform in Massachusetts and vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act can't take a policy position on Obama's executive order on immigration enforcement?
Marylanders can vote on whether to allow undocumented students to attend college at in-state tuition rates.
Attorneys for an immigrant advocacy group are trying to convince Maryland's highest court that a new law to provide college tuition rates to illegal immigrants doesn't belong on the ballot.
Maryland's highest court will decide whether a referendum on a measure allowing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants will appear on the general election ballot this fall.
In a trial of a politically divisive program, U.S. prosecutors in Denver and Baltimore are reviewing thousands of deportation cases to determine which illegal immigrants might stay in the country -- perhaps indefinitely -- so officials can reduce an overwhelming backlog by focusing mainly on detainees with criminal backgrounds or who are deemed threats to national security.
Marylanders expect to vote on the question of tuition breaks for undocumented students in next year's general election ballot. But a challenge to the petitions that put the law on referendum could change that.
Opponents of the Dream Act are confident that there are enough votes to kill the referendum. But its supporters go to court to stop it from appearing on the ballot.
Voters will decide whether illegal immigrants can receive in-state tuition breaks in Maryland. There's new reaction after opponents of the measure forced it onto the ballot.
A petition drive against a measure allowing certain illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland colleges has succeeded in gathering enough signatures to put the legislation on the ballot.
Lewis Laury, a teacher and law student accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl in Baltimore County, was indicted by a grand jury on 24 charges.
With the help of nearly $2 million in federal funds, a nonprofit is going to start looking at what the Patapsco River could look like without Daniels Dam.
Despite a string of violent crimes recently in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott and Police Commissioner Richard Worley continue to tout progress in violent crime stats.
Tropical humidity along with scattered storms continue through Thursday. A fantastic weekend of weather follows.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a report by WalletHub.
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration received federal environmental approvals to begin reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel Cumming released a 46-page report detailing more poor working conditions at Department of Public Works facilities in the city.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a study by WalletHub.
Maryland Democrats are galvanizing the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who made her first presidential campaign stop on Tuesday in Wisconsin.
Three people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in West Baltimore, according to police.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Marty Bass in in Glen Arm learning all about Black-Eyed Susan's, their history as the official Maryland flower and more.
Participants will complete a 12 mile course down Baltimore's historic Charles Street and celebrate at the finish line with the post-race party.
Get ready for the Christmas in July bar crawl. Participants are encouraged to dress in ugly Christmas sweaters, or t-shirts, for the full experience.
An Evening of Icons celebrates Motown’s 65th anniversary. Tickets are still available on the resort's website.
Marty Bass is checking out a multi-site public art installation and walking tour in Baltimore, rediscovering hidden streams and histories that run beneath the streets.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez allowed six runs in two innings and left the game with an injury in their 6-3 loss Tuesday at the Miami Marlins.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt in the third inning of Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins.
The Baltimore Ravens have shown they can make productive additions late in the offseason.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is focused on getting back to his Pro Bowl form.
New Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry is ready to be the thunder to quarterback Lamar Jackson's lightning this season.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
A look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Tropical humidity along with scattered storms continue through Thursday. A fantastic weekend of weather follows.
Scattered showers and storms possible Wednesday in Maryland
Scattered rain chances lead to clear weekend in Maryland
Rain showers and storms likely in Maryland
Unsettled weather pattern continues in Maryland
Marty Bass in in Glen Arm learning all about Black-Eyed Susan's, their history as the official Maryland flower and more.
Participants will complete a 12 mile course down Baltimore's historic Charles Street and celebrate at the finish line with the post-race party.
Get ready for the Christmas in July bar crawl. Participants are encouraged to dress in ugly Christmas sweaters, or t-shirts, for the full experience.
An Evening of Icons celebrates Motown’s 65th anniversary. Tickets are still available on the resort's website.
Wednesday is starting gray, muggy and damp. Scattered storms will be possible late afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s.