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.
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.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
Winter temperatures continue tonight. Spring arrives 11:06 PM EDT Tuesday, but its arrival will have a cold feel.
Gregory Hightower, 70, is wanted for two recent sexual assaults that happened in the area of Gwynns Falls Parkway, according to police.
Joseph Maeda Raiger, from Alexandria, Virginia, died after crashing around 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 97 near Crownsville.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County knew and failed to respond to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination by the former swimming and diving coach, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Those allegations include people being burned and assaulted, and several taken to hospitals for alcohol poisoning, which led to a suspension of most social activities.
Detectives said last year they have not ruled out that others were involved in the death of Pamela Lynn Conyers.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Detectives said last year they have not ruled out that others were involved in the death of Pamela Lynn Conyers.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
Baltimore County prosecutors said theft totaled $29,000 and occurred between April 2022 and March 2023.
The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is the mission operations center for the telescope. It launched last in 2021 from French Guiana.
Wayback Burgers has a new lineup of spring limited-time offers.
Wayback Burgers has a new line up of spring limited-time offers.
The benefit gala is in its 26th year
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing its litter removal efforts following the launch last month of Operation Clean Sweep Maryland
Longeviti is a Baltimore-based medical device company.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
This is the Terrapins' 20th NCAA Tournament under head coach Brenda Frese in her 22 seasons in College Park.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Kyle Stowers hit three home runs and drove in all four runs.
Huntley is signing at the veteran's minimum salary with the Browns.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on March 17, 2024.
The Maryland Senate has voted for a measure to create a new statewide center to foster a partnership with federal and local agencies to reduce gun violence.
Top leaders in the Maryland House are backing roughly $1.3 billion in new revenues to help pay for future education and transportation costs.
CASA is pushing three bills to address eviction protections for tenants, including immigrants.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
The Orioles bird visited Adley Michelle to drop off an autographed baseball and matching Adley Rutschman T-shirts
WJZ viewers sent in pictures after Maryland experienced one of its most significant snowfalls in years.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year.
Things are still in the brainstorming and proposal phases, but ideas were floated in a hearing Tuesday at the House of Delegates.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Measles can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, 136,000 people - mostly children - died from measles in 2022.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Ross will perform on Sunday, May 12 at the midtown venue.
'Elsbeth' is based on the character featured in 'The Good Wife' and 'The Good Fight'.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
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Winter temperatures continue tonight. Spring arrives 11:06 PM EDT Tuesday, but its arrival will have a cold feel.
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (3/18/2024)
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Squeegee workers accused of stealing drivers' phones, making large CashApp transactions
Police searching for 70-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting minors
Budweiser releasing limited edition Orioles can for Opening Day
BWI one of best airports in managing delays, according to report