BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Issues Guidance to Strengthen Oversight of Medicaid State Directed Payments * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing preliminary guidance for states regarding the implementation of new federal payment limits for State Directed Payments (SDPs) in Medicaid managed care. Providing this guidance now, while  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Applauds Wicomico County for Partnering with ICE to Protect Communities * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) applauds Wicomico County leaders for taking decisive action to keep residents safe by joining with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the Warrant Service Officer program. This initiative, under the federal 287(g) framework, (link is exter  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Secures $50 Million for New Dredging Vessel to Protect Maryland's Waterways * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act secures $50 million for a new shallow-draft dredging vessel to maintain navigation channels along the East Coast. The funding addresses urgent shoaling concerns that threaten sa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Towson, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed changes to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for the school years 2025-2026 and 2027-2028. COPAA, a leading advocate for students with disabilities and their families, aims to enhance transparency and access to critical data related to the treatment of children in both public and privately funded e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair Laura Kelly Statement on Governor Wes Moore Running for Reelection * DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement on Maryland Governor Wes Moore's run for reelection: "Governor Wes Moore has been a transformative leader for Maryland, and we're thrilled that he is running again to continue delivering for families across the state. Governor Moore has made life better for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Glen Geelhaar Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Parkville, MD - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Maryland house of delegates candidate, Glen Ge  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- GP Strategies, a talent transformation provider, issued the following news release: * * * GP Strategies Launches "The VITAL Leadership Series", a Comprehensive Learning Pathway to Empower Leaders for the Future GP Strategies launches the VITAL Leadership Series to empower leaders to deliver meaningful value in a world increasingly shaped by advanced technologies. More than just a leadership program, this instructor-led series redefines what it means to lead and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Labor, Health and Human  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Humanity & Inclusion: Silence and Inaction Enable Gaza's Forced Displacement Crisis Gaza, PALESTINE -- Humanity & Inclusion strongly condemns silence and inaction on the Gaza City invasion. Below is a statement by Anne-Claire Yaeesh, Country Director, Occupied Palestinian Territory. "We condemn the Israeli military invasion of Gaza City, which has once again resulted in mass killings and f  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Named a Best Workplace for Innovators for Seventh Straight Year * For the seventh year in a row, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been named to Fast Company's list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. APL placed 50th on this year's list of the 100 most innovative organizations from arou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Rebuke DOJ's Corrupt Settlement of HPE-Juniper Merger and Request Comprehensive Review by the Court Raskin, Nadler Express Concern Over Settlement After Fired Senior DOJ Official Publicly Accused Administration of Corruption, Yielding to Lobbyists Over Advice of Antitrust Experts * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Michael Riker Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Bowie, MD - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Maryland house of delegates candidate, Michael Rik  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC) has voiced concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program (Docket No. HRSA-2025-14998). In a public comment letter submitted to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), MACHC presented a compelling case to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the program, citing significant financial risks that could jeopardize their operations and services to the medically underserved. MACH  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Owners of 1st Adult N Pediatric Healthcare Pled Guilty Kafomdi and Samuel Okocha Admit to Healthcare Fraud and Conspiracy * LYNCHBURG, Va. - Two former owners of 1st Adult N Pediatric Healthcare pled guilty today to conspiring with others to commit federal healthcare fraud. Kafomdi "Josephine" Okocha, 49, and Samuel Okocha, 52, both o  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Prince George's County Man Sentenced for Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Firearms, Drug Trafficking Crimes Greenbelt, Maryland - District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Ahmed Hussain, 23, of Prince George's County, Maryland, to 102 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Boardman also ordered Hussai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Opens Probe into Abuse of Federal Housing Finance Agency to Target Trump's Political Enemies Ignoring Soaring Housing Costs, Trump Loyalist Leading FHFA Trawls Through Americans' Mortgage Applications and Initiates Pretextual Investigations Against Trump's Political Enemies * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Hou  more

WOODLAWN, Maryland, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * SSA Beneficiaries Did Not Always Authorize Direct Deposit Changes by Telephone Leading to Direct Deposit Diversions The Social Security Administration (SSA) national 800-number allows the American public to access information and services by making a telephone call. Before April 14, 2025, SSA staff could change a Social Security beneficiary's d  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Summit Ridge Energy and Bank of America Close $305 Million Credit Facility for Solar Portfolio * ARLINGTON, VA - Summit Ridge Energy, the nation's leading commercial solar company, today announced the closing of a $305 million senior secured credit facility with Bank of America to support a portfolio of community solar projects across Illi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Union nurses respond to Missouri lawmakers bowing to pressure from Trump and Republicans and approving electoral power grab * National Nurses Organizing Committee - Missouri, an affiliate of National Nurses United, deeply opposes efforts by Missouri lawmakers, pushed by President Trump and his Republican allies, to further election-rigging schemes ahead of the 2026 midterms.   more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * NIH funds first-of-its-kind center to study resilience and aging UMD, UMB researchers and partners collaborate to tackle critical health issues facing an aging population * America's population is the oldest it has ever been. And though older people are more independent than ever, they face a huge care gap, one that challenges families, communities and healthcare systems.   more