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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Saturday June 07, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Congressman Glenn Ivey Provides Statement on Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to United States
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey Provides Statement on Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) provided the following statement on the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.: "President Trump and his Administration defied the Supreme Court and misled the American people for months, saying they could not bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back t  more

House Freedom Caucus Board: We Stand Firm - No Senate Rollbacks of Conservative Wins
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * House Freedom Caucus Board: We Stand Firm - No Senate Rollbacks of Conservative Wins * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Freedom Caucus Board of Directors released the following statement: "The House Freedom Caucus delivered real victories for the American people in the One Big Beautiful Bill. We want to be crystal clear: if the Senate attempts to water down, strip out, or walk back the hard-fou  more

Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the May jobs report: "As today's jobs report indicates, the job market grew modestly last month, with 139,000 jobs added to the economy and unemployment hovering around 4.2%. While positive, the Trump era is averaging one third the monthly job gains we experienced d  more

Johns Hopkins: Influence Vs. Evidence - The Science Supporting Seed Oils
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 7 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Influence vs. Evidence: The Science Supporting Seed Oils Seed oils contain essential fatty acids that support cardiovascular and metabolic health when consumed in moderation. By Aliza Rosen Some wellness influencers warn against consuming seed oils, blaming them for a range of health problems and characterizing them as toxic. Scientific studies consis  more

Johns Hopkins: Is There an Autism Epidemic?
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 7 (TNSrpt) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Is There an Autism Epidemic? Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades--but why? An autism researcher explains what's behind the increase. * Over the past 20 years, autism diagnoses have increased by about 300%, says Christine Ladd-Acosta, PhD, vice director of the Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. It's a   more

Maryland Challenges Proposed Habitat Rule Change
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Maryland wildlife officials are voicing apprehension over a proposed alteration to the definition of "harm" within the Endangered Species Act, arguing it could cripple efforts to protect vulnerable wildlife and plant life. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Interior, expressing profound reservations about the change. The state of Maryland shares nine plant species and 30 animal species listed as threatened or endan  more

Sinclair Re-Elects Board, Ratifies and Approves Other Proposals
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, June 7 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair Re-Elects Board, Ratifies and Approves Other Proposals BALTIMORE - Sinclair, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that its stockholders elected the nominated nine Directors at the Company's Annual Stockholders' Meeting held yesterday. The elected Directors are Mr. David D. Smith, Executive Chairman, Chairman of the Board of the Company  more

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce $800,000 to Expand Reliable, High-Speed Internet Access in Western Maryland
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce $800,000 to Expand Reliable, High-Speed Internet Access in Western Maryland * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md) announced $800,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to expand broadband connectivity and increase access to reliable, high  more

Wildlife Vocalizations: Steffani Singh
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 6 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * Wildlife Vocalizations: Steffani Singh * The most interesting field experience I've ever had involves a slender brown bug that I found while studying in Malaysia. This tiny insect that probably wouldn't get a  more