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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Friday June 20, 2025 ( 5 items )  

DOD Funds Oyster Restoration Research in Herring Bay
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Engineer Research and Development Center has announced a cooperative agreement opportunity to support oyster restoration efforts in Maryland's Herring Bay Sanctuary. This initiative, titled "Oyster Larval Transport/Hydrodynamic Modeling for the Herring Bay Sanctuary, Maryland," aims to inform a restoration plan for sustainable oyster populations. A single award is expected for this project, with an estimated total program funding of $115,0  more

Humanity & Inclusion: Statement - Israeli Forces Set to Demolish Vital Disability Rehabilitation Center in Jenin Refugee Camp
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 20 -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following statement on June 19, 2025: * * * Statement: Israeli Forces Set to Demolish Vital Disability Rehabilitation Center in Jenin Refugee Camp West Bank, PALESTINE --Humanity & Inclusion strongly denounces the destruction of the health clinic of its local partner, Al-Jaleel Society for Care and Community-based Rehabilitation. Our partner, Al-Jaleel Rehabilitation Centre in Jenin, is to be demolished by Israeli authorit  more

Lockheed Martin and Electra Expand Collaboration to Accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL Commercialization
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 20 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin and Electra Expand Collaboration to Accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL Commercialization PARIS, France, June 19, 2025 - Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) and Electra.aero Inc. ("Electra") signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft. Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest aero  more

Van Hollen Joins Booker, Davis in Introducing Bicameral World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Booker, Davis in Introducing Bicameral World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Resolution * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in intoducing a resolution to designate June 19, 2025 as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease and the continued need for research, early detection, and effective   more

Van Hollen Statement for the Record on GENIUS Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement for the Record on GENIUS Act * Today, U.S. Senator Van Hollen submitted the following statement for the record on the GENIUS Act: "M. President, yesterday I voted against final passage of the GENIUS Act. I think the majority of my colleagues agree that we need sensible regulation of cryptocurrency and stablecoins to protect consumers, safeguard our financial system, and c  more