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W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Completes Statewide Tour
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Treasurer Pack Completes Statewide Tour
Visits all 55 West Virginia Counties During First Year in Office
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State Treasurer Larry Pack finished his 55 West Virginia county tour on Tuesday, December 2 with a visit to Wirt County. Over the past year, Treasurer Pack has met with local elected officials, business leaders, charitable organizations and other influential community leaders to understand initiatives and issues of each individual county and expand partnerships.
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Treasurer Pack Completes Statewide Tour
Visits all 55 West Virginia Counties During First Year in Office
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State Treasurer Larry Pack finished his 55 West Virginia county tour on Tuesday, December 2 with a visit to Wirt County. Over the past year, Treasurer Pack has met with local elected officials, business leaders, charitable organizations and other influential community leaders to understand initiatives and issues of each individual county and expand partnerships.His first stop was in Cabell County on January 23.
"When I took office back in January, we decided we were not going to just sit in Charleston and rest on our laurels. So, we set out to ensure we stopped in every county so we could understand the most pressing issues of the day," Treasurer Pack said. "We learned a lot over the past year, and it was an honor to sit down with real West Virginians in towns across the state. We appreciate everything they taught us."
Since taking office, Treasurer Pack has heard from thousands of West Virginians over the course of his travels. He spent much of his time on the road speaking with county and city leaders about the need for local control, and with families and school administrators about educational freedom. Treasurer Pack visited Vandalia Community School in Kanawha County, the first microschool in West Virginia, as well as Laurel Academy in Preston County, and other schools across the state to hear how the Hope Scholarship has benefited their students.
From those discussions, Treasurer Pack has continued to advocate for policy solutions or assist constituents with community needs. This includes reducing taxes and regulations, investing in education, shrinking the size of government and helping local leaders focus on economic development.
In addition to hearing from citizens and leaders, Treasurer Pack has focused on developing local partnerships to expand the reach of Treasury programs. During a stop in Cabell County, the Treasurer's Office held a "Treasury Day" with the City of Huntington after Huntington Mayor Patrick Ferrell asked Treasurer Pack what his office could do to get more unclaimed property money into the pockets of Huntington residents. This event was a direct response to that request and proof that partnering with local elected officials, businesses and non-profits can better the lives of West Virginians.
Since January, Treasurer Pack and his office have helped return millions of dollars to citizens through the Unclaimed Property program or local law enforcement through live and online firearm auctions. Both programs saw record numbers in 2025.
"We were elected by the people to come up with real policy solutions that will make West Virginia a better place to live, work and raise a family. We are only able to do that by seeing first-hand the issues afflicting the state. Mostly importantly, we have seen the Mountaineer spirit and determination that encompasses all our citizens," Treasurer Pack said. "This is truly the greatest state in the nation, and I am honored to represent it."
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Original text here: https://wvtreasury.gov/About/Press-Releases/details/treasurer-pack-completes-statewide-tour
Pa. Education Dept.: Greene County Educator Named 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Greene County Educator Named 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
Madeline Loring, a fourth-grade teacher at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in the Jefferson-Morgan School District, has been named Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year.
Through the National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies and honors exemplary teaching and classroom practices across the Commonwealth.
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Hershey, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Greene County Educator Named 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
Madeline Loring, a fourth-grade teacher at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in the Jefferson-Morgan School District, has been named Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year.
Through the National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies and honors exemplary teaching and classroom practices across the Commonwealth.
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Hershey, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiroand Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe announced that Madeline Loring, an educator at Jefferson-Morgan School District, has been named the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year at this year's SAS Institute convening, the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) annual professional development conference.
"Educators - whether a teacher, a principal, or an administrator - do critical work each and every day to prepare our kids for the future," said Governor Shapiro. "A lot of the time, our teachers don't get the credit or support you deserve despite having our students' back every single day. I want Pennsylvania's teachers to know that I have their backs, and will continue to build on the progress we've made together. I'm grateful for moments like today where we get to celebrate the work that teachers do every day."
Madeline Loring is a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in the Jefferson-Morgan School District in Greene County. She has 13 years of teaching experience, including fourth grade mathematics, kindergarten, high school learning support, and life skills support. Loring holds a Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education with a Minor in Political Science from Waynesburg University, as well as a Masters in Administrative Leadership and a Library Science certification from California University of Pennsylvania.
An effective instructional leader, Loring creates a classroom environment with high expectations for students who are encouraged to take intellectual risks. She demonstrates genuine warmth and care with each of her students, while simultaneously growing their academic excitement and success. Her dedication to her school and community goes beyond the classroom through her roles as the Drama Club Director, a member of the local Lion's Club, and an active member and leader at St. Marcellus Church. Loring is an advocate for the teaching profession while serving as a Student Teacher Facilitator/Mentor through Penn West University and Waynesburg University. She is a district leader at Jefferson-Morgan School District, providing professional development opportunities with other math department members and intermediate unit specialists. Loring's dedication and passion for her students and school led her to being named the Innovator of the Year at Jefferson-Morgan School District during the 2023-2024 school year.
"Educators have a lifelong impact on the learners they serve, inspiring them to dream big, think critically, and aspire to achieve--and this year's Teacher of the Year finalists are collectively impacting thousands of young lives across the Commonwealth," said Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe. "The 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Madeline Loring, exemplifies exceptional dedication, service, and passion, and stands as a role model to her students and peers. The Shapiro Administration commends her on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to her future success."
Through the National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) Program, PDE identifies and honors exemplary teaching and classroom practices across the Commonwealth. NTOY annually recognizes a professional who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; who has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; and who plays an active and useful role in both school and community.
As Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year, Loring will travel the state, meet and collaborate with other educators, and will represent the Commonwealth in the 2027 National Teacher of the Year competition.
The Teacher of the Year program is co-sponsored by PDE and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National State Teacher of the Year, which was founded in 1995.
Loring was one of 12 finalists, including:
* Whitney Bellomo, Dallastown Area School District, York County
* Nicole Birkbeck, Council Rock School District, Bucks County
* Katherine Blandino-Nienhuis, Pittsburgh Public School District, Allegheny County
* Renee Decker, Central York School District, York County
* Madeline Loring, Jefferson-Morgan School District, Greene County
* Jenna Love, Elizabethtown Area School District, Lancaster County
* Jennifer Nesser, Laurel Highlands School District, Fayette County
* Ashley Oldham, Big Spring School District, Cumberland County
* Andrea Rutledge, Hempfield School District, Lancaster County
* Rachel Sebastian, Governor Mifflin School District, Berks County
* Rebecca Showalter, Mount Lebanon School District, Allegheny County
* Elizabeth Troxell, Penns Valley Area School District, Centre County
This year, 523 nominations were submitted for educators to be named 2026 Teacher of the Year.
The 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, named last December at PDE's SAS Institute, was Leon Smith, a secondary teacher at Haverford High School in the Haverford Township School District in Havertown. He has spent more than two decades at the district, where he teaches 9th grade Honors and Advanced Placement Social Studies, as well as 10th-12th grade African American Studies. Smith will represent the Commonwealth in the 2026 National Teacher of the Year competition.
Earlier this year, the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Ashlie Crosson, was named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year--the first-ever Pennsylvanian to receive that honor. Crosson teaches Grade 10 English, AP Language, & Composition at Mifflin County High School in the Mifflin County School District in Lewistown.
Learn more about Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year program (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/recruitment-and-recognition) on PDE's website.
The 2025-26 enacted state budget delivers on Governor Shapiro's promises to strengthen the Commonwealth's schools and communities, and create more opportunities for our children. The $50.1 billion budget delivers for families, schools, and communities by providing an overall increase in education funding totaling more than $900 million, including a $565 million increase in public school adequacy funding, $105 million for Basic Education Funding, and a $40 million increase for Special Education Funding. It also includes a $125 million investment in school infrastructure and a Pre-K rate increase for teachers. This critical funding helps schools provide learners with the programs, resources, and services they need to succeed.
For more information about Pennsylvania's education policies and programs, please visit the Department of Education's website.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/greene-county-educator-named-2026-pennsylvania-teacher-of-the-ye
Okla. A.G. Drummond Holds CVS Caremark Accountable With $5M Settlement
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Drummond holds CVS Caremark accountable with $5M settlement
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a settlement of more than $5 million with CVS Caremark to resolve allegations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) paid Oklahoma pharmacies less than what the medications actually cost. PBMs act as middlemen between insurance companies and pharmacies, determining how much pharmacies get paid for dispensing prescription drugs.
Under the settlement,
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Drummond holds CVS Caremark accountable with $5M settlement
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a settlement of more than $5 million with CVS Caremark to resolve allegations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) paid Oklahoma pharmacies less than what the medications actually cost. PBMs act as middlemen between insurance companies and pharmacies, determining how much pharmacies get paid for dispensing prescription drugs.
Under the settlement,CVS Caremark will pay $5,081,520.69 to the Attorney General's Office. The money will repay pharmacies for 68,099 prescriptions filled between January 2024 and August 2025 where they were paid less than what the drugs cost them.
"When your local pharmacy is paid pennies on the dollar, or even loses money filling your prescription, it can't keep its doors open," Drummond said. "This settlement puts millions of dollars back into Oklahoma pharmacies so they can continue serving their communities. We're protecting your access to the prescriptions you need and the pharmacists you trust, especially in small towns where the local pharmacy is often the only option for healthcare."
Deputy Attorney General Michael Leake, who oversees the PBM Compliance and Enforcement Unit, praised the Oklahoma pharmacies that came forward.
"This outcome would not have been possible without independent and community pharmacies willing to document their losses and stand up for their patients," Leake said. "Their complaints gave us the evidence we needed to secure restitution, penalties, and meaningful reforms that will protect Oklahoma patients and pharmacies."
The Attorney General's Office will notify each eligible pharmacy in writing and provide instructions for receiving payments under the settlement. Pharmacies that believe they were paid below cost are encouraged to file complaints with the PBM Compliance and Enforcement Unit.
The settlement also includes fines and covers the state's investigation costs. Seventy-five percent of the fines will go directly to affected pharmacies, while 25 percent will support the Attorney General's continued oversight of PBMs.
In addition to monetary relief, CVS Caremark has agreed to reforms including reviewing pharmacy payment disputes against national cost benchmarks, allowing pharmacies to use documentation of actual costs when challenging payments, responding to disputes within 10 calendar days as required by Oklahoma law, and working with the Attorney General's Office during a 90-day period to resolve additional complaints.
CVS Caremark denies any wrongdoing and agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.
Read the Settlement (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2025/december/OAG%20CVS%20SETTLEMENT%20AGREEMENT%20AND%20RELEASE_103125.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2025/december/drummond-holds-cvs-caremark-accountable-with-5m-settlement.html
NCDHHS Receives Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program Funds; New Eligible North Carolinians Can Apply for Assistance Starting Dec. 10
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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NCDHHS Receives Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program Funds; New Eligible North Carolinians Can Apply for Assistance Starting Dec. 10
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners. While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS and county staff have been preparing so they would be
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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NCDHHS Receives Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program Funds; New Eligible North Carolinians Can Apply for Assistance Starting Dec. 10
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners. While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS and county staff have been preparing so they would beready to open for new Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications once federal funds were received. LIEAP and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) are two programs supported by LIHEAP block grant funding. North Carolinians who are eligible for LIEAP assistance and did not receive an auto-renewal or notice of automated payment can apply for benefits starting on December 10, 2025.
"As the weather turns colder, heating and energy assistance is critical to help more than 130,000 households stay warm through the winter months," said NCDHHS Deputy Secretary for Opportunity and Well-Being Michael Leighs. "I am grateful to our team and our county and local partners who have worked diligently to ensure people who need assistance can receive it as quickly as possible."
The federally funded program provides low-income households with a one-time payment sent directly to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of warming their homes during the cold weather months.
LIEAP payments were automatically distributed at the end of November to heating vendors for households with a member of their household who met the following three criteria:
* Is 60 or older or a person with a disability receiving services through the NCDHHS Division of Aging,
* Currently receives Food and Nutrition Services or SNAP, and
* Received a LIEAP payment during the 2024-2025 season.
Households meeting the requirements for the automatic payment were notified of their eligibility through November 2025 and do not need to re-apply for LIEAP.
Any household with a person 60 or older or with a disability and is receiving services through the Division of Aging who did not receive notice of an automated payment, can apply online at epass.nc.gov starting on Dec. 10, 2025. Applicants can also call their county department of social services to apply by phone, in person or print a paper application from epass.nc.gov to mail, fax or drop off at their county department of social services.
To be eligible for the LIEAP program, a household must:
* Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility requirements,
* Have income equal to or less than 130% of the federal poverty limit, and
* Be responsible for their heating cost.
Beginning Jan. 2, 2026, all other eligible households who meet the eligibility requirements may begin applying. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 2, 2026, to March 31, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
Last year, the LIHEAP program provided approximately $45 million to help more than 131,000 households pay their heating bills from December 2024 through March 2025. For more information on the program and eligibility, visit the NCDHHS website.
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Original text here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2025/12/08/ncdhhs-receives-low-income-home-and-energy-assistance-program-funds-new-eligible-north-carolinians
Md. A.G. Brown: Baltimore County Jury Finds Former Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Guilty of Insurance Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Baltimore County Jury Finds Former Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Guilty of Insurance Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that a Baltimore County jury has found Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, guilty of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice.
Okolo was found to have twice misappropriated a client's funds that were intended for life insurance and annuity policy premiums.
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Baltimore County Jury Finds Former Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Guilty of Insurance Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that a Baltimore County jury has found Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, guilty of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice.
Okolo was found to have twice misappropriated a client's funds that were intended for life insurance and annuity policy premiums.After the client gave Okolo two incomplete checks totaling $36,500, Okolo illegally made them payable to his own business, deposited them into his own business account, and used the money for personal and business expenses.
The jury also found Okolo guilty of obstructing justice. In May 2025, after being charged with insurance fraud for the acts above, Okolo disclosed a letter purportedly written and signed by the client, intending that it be admitted in evidence at his upcoming trial. The letter, however, was fabricated by Okolo - he wrote it and copied and pasted the client's genuine signature from another document.
"Marylanders deserve financial advisors they can trust with their life savings," said Attorney General Brown. "This conviction sends a clear message that we will hold accountable those who betray that trust and steal from their clients."
"The conviction in this case sends a strong message that insurance fraud will not be tolerated in Maryland," said Maryland Insurance Commissioner Marie Grant. "The Maryland Insurance Administration is committed to working with the Office of the Attorney General in protecting the public and holding individuals accountable when they choose to defraud our residents."
Okolo is scheduled for sentencing in this matter on January 7, 2026, in Baltimore County Circuit Court before the Honorable Michael S. Barranco.
Okolo has also been charged in two other cases scheduled for trial in 2026. In one, Okolo is charged with theft of $100,000 or more after allegedly spending client funds intended for a "real estate investment" on unrelated personal and business expenses. In the other, Okolo is charged with numerous counts of acting as an insurance agent without a license after allegedly soliciting and selling insurance products after the Maryland Insurance Administration revoked his license. Charges are merely accusations of wrongdoing, and a defendant is presumed innocent until the state proves the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked his Criminal Division, specifically Division Chief Katie Dorian, Fraud and Corruption Unit Chief Alex Huggins, and Assistant Attorneys General Michelle Martin and William Elman, who prosecuted the case. Attorney General Brown also thanked the Maryland Insurance Administration for their assistance with this investigation. Finally, Attorney General Brown thanked State's Attorney for Baltimore County Scott Shellenberger for his assistance with this investigation and prosecution.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Baltimore-County-Jury-Finds-Former-Insurance-Agent-and-Financial-Advisor-Guilty-of-Insurance-Fraud-and-Obstruction-of-Justi.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Announce Settlement With Cracker Barrel Over Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving Students With Autism at Waldorf Restaurant
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Announce Settlement with Cracker Barrel Over Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving Students with Autism at Waldorf Restaurant
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) today announced a settlement with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., resolving allegations that the company discriminated against a group of students from Dr. James Craik Elementary
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Announce Settlement with Cracker Barrel Over Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving Students with Autism at Waldorf Restaurant
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) today announced a settlement with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., resolving allegations that the company discriminated against a group of students from Dr. James Craik ElementarySchool based on their disabilities during a visit to its Waldorf, Maryland restaurant.
The incident occurred in December 2024 when 11 students and their teachers from two special education programs visited Cracker Barrel as part of a community-based instruction program designed to help students practice social and life skills. Teachers alleged that the group experienced delays and mistreatment because of the students' disabilities. Under Maryland law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, public accommodations are prohibited from denying individuals with disabilities the full and equal enjoyment of goods and services.
Following the incident, the Civil Rights Division opened an investigation and MCCR issued a Commission-initiated complaint against Cracker Barrel. The Civil Rights Division and MCCR joined forces to conduct the investigation.
Cracker Barrel denied the allegations but agreed to resolve the matter voluntarily and without litigation.
Under the terms of the settlement:
* Cracker Barrel will revise and strengthen its public accommodation policy nationwide to ensure compliance with state and federal disability rights laws.
* Cracker Barrel will pay a total of $75,000 to the affected students, allocating $7,500 per child.
* Cracker Barrel will donate $17,500 to the Dr. James Craik Elementary School SORE and ACHIEVE programs to expand classroom technology, including adaptive learning tools, communication devices, and interactive software designed to support students with developmental disabilities
* Cracker Barrel will reimburse $446.56 for the school's cost of meals purchased and transportation on the day of the incident.
* Cracker Barrel will contribute $9,000 to the Civil Rights Enforcement Fund, supporting education, outreach, and enforcement efforts across Maryland.
"When businesses break the law and fail to treat people with disabilities with the dignity and respect they deserve, my Office will step in and hold them accountable," said Attorney General Brown. "This settlement compensates these students and their school while requiring Cracker Barrel to update its policies - advancing inclusion and accessibility not just across Maryland, but across the entire country."
"This agreement is a reminder that every child, every family, and every Marylander deserves to move through our communities with dignity, respect, and full inclusion, said MCCR Executive Director Cleveland L. Horton, II. When harm occurs, we do not look away--we confront it with truth, with accountability, and with a steadfast commitment to building a state where our shared humanity is never in question. Today's resolution is not the end of a case; it is a reaffirmation of our collective responsibility to ensure that equity is practiced, not promised, and that every public space in Maryland welcomes all of us, without exception."
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights applaud the parents of the children for their tireless advocacy and thank Charles County Public School leadership. Additionally, Attorney General Brown and the MCCR thank Chief Jonathan M. Smith, Assistant Attorney General Janee Fountain, Deputy Chief Rashida Ogletree-George, Assistant Attorney General Julianne Cozzetto, and Chief Investigator Latonya Bishop of the Civil Rights Division, as well as MCCR Civil Rights Officer Lead Rafiel Bowen for their work. This matter reflects the strong partnership between MCCR and the Attorney General that works to safeguard all Marylanders' civil rights.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-and-Maryland-Commission-on-Civil-Rights-Announce-Settlement-with-Cracker-Barrel-Over-Allegations-of-.aspx
MIA Ranked One of the Best U.S. Airports for Business Travelers
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2025:
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MIA ranked one of the best U.S. airports for business travelers
Business travel platform Booking.com for Business has named Miami International Airport its third-best U.S. airport for business travelers, after analyzing the world's 50 busiest airports based on key factors that impact business travelers. Most notably, the study highlighted that, "Car-for-hire availability, paired with MIA's impressive infrastructure investment program, makes it a standout hub for business travelers seeking easy
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MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 9 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2025:
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MIA ranked one of the best U.S. airports for business travelers
Business travel platform Booking.com for Business has named Miami International Airport its third-best U.S. airport for business travelers, after analyzing the world's 50 busiest airports based on key factors that impact business travelers. Most notably, the study highlighted that, "Car-for-hire availability, paired with MIA's impressive infrastructure investment program, makes it a standout hub for business travelers seeking easyconnections and state-of-the-art facilities."
The Booking.com for Business ranking comes just two months after J.D. Power named MIA the most-improved mega airport in North America for customer satisfaction.
"I am thrilled that MIA's ongoing improvements are making a strong impression not only with our passengers, but also with industry experts like Booking.com. In addition to having the busiest airport in Florida and the second busiest in the nation for international passengers, our community can also take pride in having one of the best airports in the country for business travelers."
- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Among the study's six categories, MIA ranked highest among all U.S. airports for cars available for hire with 563 vehicles, providing "flexible options for reaching the city center for meetings or onward destinations."
"Access to on-site car hire provides business travelers with more flexibility than taxis or transfers, especially when visiting multiple clients or offices during a single trip. MIA also offers excellent ground transport links, being just 22 minutes from Brickell City Centre and Miami's financial hub."
- Booking.com for Business
MIA also earned praise in the study for providing 196 nonstop routes, 38% of which are business-class routes, "offering business travel passengers more flexibility and options to rebook flights if they need to, due to any travel disruption or last-minute schedule changes."
"What's more, a $9 billion modernization program titled 'Future Ready' is already improving terminal efficiency, TSA processing, and boarding times. With airport-wide upgrades like this underway, MIA is set to improve passenger experience across both leisure and business travel even further."
- Booking.com for Business
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Miami International Airport, America's busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
To request materials in accessible format, Sign Language Interpreters, CART services and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) public meetings and events please email the ADA Office at ADAcoordinator@miami-airport.com or call the office in 305-876-7747 five days in advance to initiate your request. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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Original text here: https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-ranked-one-of-the-best-us-airports-for-business-travelers/
