WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump Closing U.S. Department of Education's Philadelphia Office for Civil Rights PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement in response to reports that all employees in the Philadelphia regional Office for Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education had been fired. This office employs Philadelphians who work to p  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Harris Meets With U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to discuss their joint efforts to put the needs of American farmers, ranchers  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Harris Supports Pause Of USDA Funds To University Over Refusal To Protect Women's Sports Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration's pause of federal U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Recap: How Three States are Protecting Voting Rights Florida, Colorado, Maryland are on verge of passing historic state VRA's Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Common Cause advocates from Colorado, Florida, and Maryland held a briefing detailing their work to enact state-level Voting Rights Acts as the current administration works to erode constitutional protections. The state experts  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 13, 2025 ARMY Advanced Technology Systems Co.,* Mclean, Virginia (W56KGY-25-D-0001, W56KGY-25-F-0001); Elevated Technologies LLC,* Mesa, Arizona (W56KGY-25-D-0002, W56KGY-25-F-0002); Leidos, Reston, Virginia (W56KGY-25-D-0003, W56KGY-25-F-0003); Mission Solutions Group Inc.,* North Charleston, South Carolina (W56KGY-25-D-0004, W56KGY-25-F-0004); QinetiQ, Lorton, Virginia (W56KGY-25-D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Department of Labor announces senior Trump Administration appointees WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced senior political appointees who will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer execute President Donald Trump's mission of putting American workers and retirees first. Bureau of International Labor Affairs John Clark will serve as policy advisor to the Bureau of   more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, March 14 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center Southwest AMI Success Checklists, audits and inspections....these checks and balances ensure accuracy and reliability in products delivered while at the same time fostering efficiency, accountability and effectiveness within an organization. Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) underwent a Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) audit that concluded on  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Former Baltimore City Council Candidate Convicted of Bank Fraud and False Statements in Connection with Scheme to Obtain Nearly $1.7 Million in Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program Loans Henson used the fraudulently obtained funds for cosmetic surgery, extensive renovations to her home and the home of a family member, funding new busi  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore and Faith Leaders Convene for Federal Workforce Support Roundtable ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Today, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller convened a roundtable with the Governor's Interfaith Council. Together, the leaders discussed how they can help uplift and support their communities amid federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding. "Maryl  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Expanded Access to More Affordable Prescription Drugs Through Innovative Partnership with SIRUM and Good Pill Pharmacy ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today announced a new partnership with SIRUM --the nation's largest redistributor of surplus medications--to make prescription drugs more affordable for Marylanders. Through its partner non-profit, home delivery pha  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Signs Labor Agreements Between the State of Maryland and Three First Responder State Employee Labor Unions ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today signed three memoranda of understanding between the State of Maryland and first responder State employee labor unions: BWI Airport Professional Firefighters-International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1742; Fraternal Or  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news: * * * Disaster Response Powered by Data Guest post from Ron Langhelm of the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of Mission and Capability Support shares how S&T and two state government partners tested the new Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS) during a live disaster simulation exercise. When disaster strikes a community, information is the most im  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 13 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program Now Open ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 12, 2025) - The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program (MFARM). MFARM is a competitive grant aiming to help those who are food insecure while providing a market for Maryland  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 14 -- The Maryland Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Maryland Supports Research Professorship at University of Maryland, Baltimore County University raised matching funds to promote research in applied mathematics through Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative BALTIMORE, MD (March 13, 2025) - The Maryland Department of Commerce joined the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) in endowing more than $2 million to fun  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program Expands Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Expanded eligibility will help more children catch up with their peers BALTIMORE (March 12, 2025) -- The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is expanding eligibility for the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (MITP) to include infants weighing less than 3.5   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 -- The Maryland Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * To end relentless rate hikes, Maryland legislature must stop wasteful utility spending Maryland's STRIDE program and multi-year ratemaking incentivize overspending by utilities, boosting corporate profits and raising costs for consumers BALTIMORE -- Today the Maryland General Assembly Economic Matters and Education, Energy, and the Environment Committees hel  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume Statement on Judge's Order to Reinstate Thousands of Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Musk and Trump BALTIMORE - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding a federal judge's order for half a dozen federal agencies to immediately reinstate probationary employees fired last month as part of the Trump administration's effort to purge the federal workforce. "Fed  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington WASHINGTON-- The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located i  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands DOJ Inspector General Investigate Interim U.S. Attorney Edward Martin's Brazen Ethical Violations, Abuse of Power Ranking Member Calls for Immediate Investigation into Actions Seemingly in Violation of the Constitution, Statutes, and Legal Ethics Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rankin  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Unlock Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety Bill is named for American diplomat Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash while cycling WASHINGTON - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act - legislation  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Rep. April McClain Delaney, House Agriculture Members Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Chaotic Tariff Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) joined Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and other Members of the House Agriculture Committee in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, expressing concerns ove  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans AGAIN Reject Durbin's Unanimous Consent Request To Pass Resolution In Support Of Medical Research At NIH As Elon Musk, President Trump Continue To Slash Funding March 12, 2025 Durbin: We cannot stay silent in the face of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's assault on medical research WASHINGTON - Today, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) ag  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 12, 2025: * * * JOINT FORCE READINESS Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded a hearing to examine the current readiness of the Joint Force, after receiving testimony from General James J. Mingus, USA, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Department of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and General Christopher J. Mahoney, USMC, Assist  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted five committee hearings on March 11, 2025: * * * AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field, after receiving testimony from Tara Durbin, Farm Credit Mid-America, Louisville, Kentucky; Caleb Hopkins, First Dakota National Bank, Halibur, Iowa, on behalf of American B  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman: * * * Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman Announcing Matthew Campbell as CPSC General Counsel Peter A. Feldman, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the appointment of Matthew Campbell as the Commission's General Counsel. Mr. Campbell most recently served in the Office of the General Counsel at th  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 13 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * TEDCO Announces Concept Capital Funding to Pedestal Company creating a platform where artists can create exclusive content for their fans COLUMBIA, Md., (March 11, 2025) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced recent funding of $25,000 from the Concept Capital program to Pedestal. Concept Capital is the bridge to early-s  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 13 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * TEDCO Announces Seeyew Mo as the Senior Advisor, Cyber Maryland New hire to help leverage the nation's epicenter for cybersecurity talent COLUMBIA, Md., (March 12, 2025) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the recent appointment of Seeyew Mo as the senior advisor for the Cyber Maryland program. In this role, Mo and T  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Chesapeake Bay State Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Enhance Bay Health Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), led U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), in announcing the introduction of the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act. This legislation woul  more