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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Sunday September 28, 2025 ( 2 items )  

Advance CTE, Association for Career & Technical Education Praise U.S. Department of Education for Maintaining Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Advance CTE, Silver Spring, Maryland, and Association for Career and Technical Education, Alexandria, Virginia, has expressed their gratitude to the U.S. Department of Education for reaffirming pre-existing reporting requirements under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). In a recent public comment letter, the organizations emphasized the importance of these requirements for the stability and effectiveness of CTE programs across the nation.   more

BASF Issues Report on Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices for Rice Cultivation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- BASF, Jessup, Maryland, issued a report highlighting advances in climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water use in rice production while maintaining crop yields. The report focuses on outcomes from field trials conducted in the Philippines and other regions, demonstrating the potential for significant environmental benefits through optimized water management and innovative techniques. The report outlines the centra  more