| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Saturday April 27, 2024 ( 9 items ) |
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on U.S. Senate Candidates in Maryland to Make Cancer a Priority
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) called on U.S. Senate candidates in Maryland to clearly state their commitments to fighting cancer, and one of the candidates, Congressman David Trone, sat down with cancer survivors earlier today to discuss policies that alleviate the burden of cancer, a disease that continues to kill more than 1,600 Americans
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation: Maryland Becomes Fourth State to Enact Elijah's Law to Protect Kids With Food Allergies
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release:
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the signing of Elijah's Law in Maryland. The legislation, passed by the Maryland House and Senate and signed by Gov. Wes Moore, enacts policies designed to protect children with food allergies in child care centers.
"We commend the state legislature for passing Elijah's Law and taking steps to ensure uniform practices relative to
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CAIR Applauds Muslim Student's Courageous Testimony Before MCPS BOE on Reported Islamophobic Incidents Targeting Student Group
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today applauded a Muslim student's testimony before the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education about recent alleged Islamophobic incidents.
The Washington, D.C., based civil rights group applauded the courage of a MSA student representative who testified before the MCPS board yesterday
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation: New Power Plant Carbon Controls Will Help Fight Climate Change, Restore Local Waters, and Protect Vulnerable Communities
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 26 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release:
New EPA limits on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from dirty power plants will help our region fight climate change and its effects, reduce excess nitrogen polluting the Bay and its tributaries, and protect people's health from dangerous air pollution.
The GHG standards were one of four new rules aimed at cleaning up the power sector that EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced this morning. The
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NASN Releases Updated School Nursing Practice Framework to Address Evolving Needs in Student Health and Safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 27 -- The National Association of School Nurses issued the following news release:
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is pleased to announce the release of the updated School Nursing Practice Framework (Framework), a critical tool designed to guide and define the role of school nurses in the evolving landscape of student health and education. This update reflects the latest in evidence-based practices and the ever-changing demands of school nursing s
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NFFF Is Joining Forces With Fire Departments Throughout North America to Increase Fire Safety During Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2024
EMMITSBURG, Maryland, April 27 -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation issued the following news:
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will team up with fire departments and other safety advocates across North America for Home Fire Sprinkler Week May 12-18.
In its seventh year, this unified effort educates about home fire dangers to civilians and responders and raises awareness about the value of installing fire sprinklers in new homes.
Home fires are a severe threat in e
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PETA Petitions FDA to Add Cancer Warning Label to Dairy to Protect Consumers and Cows
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 27 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
Because numerous studies indicate that the consumption of dairy is linked to an increased risk of suffering or dying from prostate, breast, and ovarian cancer, PETA submitted a petition (https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/From-PETA-FDA-Petition-for-Rulemaking-to-Add-Cancer-Warning-on-Milk-and-Dairy_Redacted.pdf) for rulemaking to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA
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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 27 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release:
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology.
In an April 15, 2024, letter (https://www.
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Virginia Celebrates Key Oyster Restoration Milestone in the York River
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, April 27 -- The Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news on April 26, 2024:
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By John Wallace
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin joined representatives from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science to celebrate the achievement of the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration Goal for the York River. The event marked a sign
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