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.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning by the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning by the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $820 million in unpaid tolls and fees, according to a recent audit by the state's Department of Legislative Services.
Greg Berkowitz, Director of Trademarks and Licensing, joins us with a sneak peak of some of the items in the collection and shares what it means to collaborate with an UMD alum for a school clothing line.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland Fair as he prepares to compete for a chance to win the trophy for best milkshake recipe.
Actress Kym Whitley stops by our studio to talk about her new show on Paramount + and reflects on her successful career in tv and films like "Next Friday" and "Act your Age".
Katia Mohr and Amanda Kraus join us with delicious food items from the Jimmy's Food Truck, and all the details about their upcoming TailGOAT events.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Kennedy Krieger Institute will host Pickleball for All 2026, a charity pickleball tournament designed to be the area’s first fully accessible and adaptive pickleball event.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
The Maryland Terps kick off the season in College Park on Saturday against Hampton, but for Baltimore native and five-star freshman Zion Elee, giving back to the community is just as important as shining on the football field.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 9/5/2026
A cloudy weekend is expected in Maryland.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Maryland and the nation are preparing to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks this week.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. CBS News Baltimore's Tara Lynch reports from the scene.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van overturned on I-695, and a woman was killed in a head-on collision in Towson.
Officials in Miami say the plane overran the runway and crashed into several cars.