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News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors Newsletter for Wednesday January 14, 2026 ( 45 items )  

Amentum to Host First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call on February 10, 2026
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum to Host First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call on February 10, 2026 * CHANTILLY, Va., January 13, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, will host a conference call on February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST to discuss financial results for the first   more

AOPA Applauds ASTM Issuance of UL100E Test Specification
FREDERICK, Maryland, Jan. 13 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association issued the following news release: * * * AOPA Applauds ASTM Issuance of UL100E Test Specification The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) applauds VP Racing and LyondellBasell on the issuance of an ASTM International test specification for its UL100E unleaded aviation gasoline. UL100E is currently undergoing testing through the FAA's Piston Aircraft Fuel Initiative (PAFI) across a range of aircraft and engin  more

Attorney General Bonta Helps Secure $425 Million Capital One Settlement
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Helps Secure $425 Million Capital One Settlement * Settlement doubled in value after AG Bonta demanded a better deal for consumers OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today commended the preliminary approval of a new class action settlement and related resolution of claims by the attorneys general that, if approved by the court, will require Ca  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL DATA OF SNAP RECIPIENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL DATA OF SNAP RECIPIENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about mill  more

Capital Research Center: 'Turtle Island' and the Legitimacy of America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * "Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence. By Robert Stilson In December, federal law enforcement disrupted what they alleged was a plot to  more

Coffee with the president
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Coffee with the president * Good morning TWS, I hope you enjoyed a peaceful holiday season with family and friends and that the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. In this season of resolutions, I'll share one that I made to myself in the months leading to my presidency. As I thought about my upcoming time at the helm, a goal for me  more

Congressman Harris Delivers $4.5 Million to Replace Trappe Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Delivers $4.5 Million to Replace Trappe Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), delivered $4.5 million in funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill to replace the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company's aging firehouse. The funding will replace the aging 1951 firehouse with a new single-story, pre-engineered  more

Constellation Announces Expiration and Final Results of Private Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Constellation Announces Expiration and Final Results of Private Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations * BALTIMORE - January 13, 2026 - Constellation Energy Generation, LLC ("Constellation"), a Pennsylvania limited liability company, announced today the expiration and final results o  more

Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson -- December 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson increased 3.4 percent for the 12 months ending in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bo  more

Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington -- December 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington increased 3.9 percent for the 12 months ending in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexand  more

Consumer Price Index, South Region -- December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region was unchanged in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for food rose 0.6 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy was little   more

Delaware State University: Trinity Kamami and Bronte Pepper-Hicks Selected as 2026 Legislative Fellows
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 14 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * Trinity Kamami and Bronte Pepper-Hicks selected as 2026 Legislative Fellows Delaware State University students Bronte E. Pepper-Hicks and Trinity Kamami have been selected as Legislative Fellows with the Delaware General Assembly for the 2026 legislative session. The competitive program allows students to actively participate in the legislative process by working alongside state lawmakers and their staff.   more

End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide * Washington, DC - The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts and plays several crucial roles   more

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates 2025 Attacks, Calls for Lone-Actor Attacks in 2026; CEP Researchers Locate Notorious ISIS Bomb Making Video on Five Websites; Neo-Nazi Groups Note Successes in 2025 and Call for Strengthening Movements in 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates 2025 Attacks, Calls for Lone-Actor Attacks in 2026; CEP Researchers Locate Notorious ISIS Bomb Making Video on Five Websites; Neo-Nazi Groups Note Successes in 2025 and Call for Strengthening Movements in 2026 * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the I  more

FDA Issues Warning Letter to LXR Biotech
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to LXR Biotech LLC from the Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Mr. Anthony G. Orzechowski, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, LXR Biotech, LLC, 2983 Waterview Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4600, United States, Tonyo@lxrbiotech.com Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER CMS #613418 Dear Mr. Orzechowski, The U.S. Fo  more

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Pan-African Food Distributors/East Africa Boutique
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Pan-African Food Distributors Inc./East Africa Boutique LLC from the Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Nicolas C. Kiza, Owner, Pan-African Food Distributors Inc./East Africa Boutique LLC, 2501 Millers Lane Building 3, Louisville, KY 40216, United States, nicolas_kiza@hotmail.com Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER Re:   more

Founder of Casa Ruby Sentenced to 33 Months, Ordered to Repay $956,215 to SBA for Diversion of Covid-Relief Funds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Founder of Casa Ruby Sentenced to 33 Months, Ordered to Repay $956,215 to SBA for Diversion of Covid-Relief Funds * WASHINGTON - Ruby Jade Corado, 56, the founder of Casa Ruby, Inc., a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community, was sentenced today to 33 months in prison in connection with diverting at least $150,000 in taxpayer-bac  more

Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Eric Bryant to Maryland State Board of Elections
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Eric Bryant to Maryland State Board of Elections * Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Eric Bryant to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Bryant, an attorney with more than three decades of experience in law, government, and elective politics, brings a background in civil rights and election administration policy to the board.  "E  more

Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Montgomery County and Prince George's County Circuit Courts
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Montgomery County and Prince George's County Circuit Courts * Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of the Honorable Victor Manuel Del Pino to the Montgomery County Circuit Court and Joseph C. Ruddy to the Prince George's County Circuit Court.  "The Montgomery County and Prince George's County Circuit Courts are gaining two exc  more

Healthcare and Policy Leaders Gather at Ascension Saint Agnes Legislative Breakfast to Discuss Improving Maryland Health Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Healthcare and Policy Leaders Gather at Ascension Saint Agnes Legislative Breakfast to Discuss Improving Maryland Health Outcomes * Leaders from across the healthcare and policy sectors convened at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital for the annual Legislative Breakfast exploring ways to improve health and expand access to care for Maryland residents in an evol  more

IAM Local 1211 Members Vote to Strike Parker Lord in Erie
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Local 1211 Members Vote to Strike Parker Lord in Erie * Erie, Pa., Jan. 10, 2026 - More than 250 IAM Union Local 1211 members who manufacture vibration and motion control components for the aerospace industry have voted to go on strike against Parker Lord over unresolved economic issues, marking a historic moment for the  more

IBD Drug Guide: Easy Access to IBD Treatment Recommendations
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news: * * * IBD Drug Guide: easy access to IBD treatment recommendations Our IBD Drug Guide is a decision-making tool that offers 59 potential treatments to guide evidence-based IBD management. The newly launched AGA IBD Drug Guide is now available to support patients, caregivers, and health care professionals as they navigate IBD management. This tool - created by IBD specialists - provides inf  more

Johns Hopkins: Study - FDA Regulation of Abortion Drug Mifepristone From 2011 to 2023 Shaped by Evidence and Caution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Study: FDA Regulation of Abortion Drug Mifepristone from 2011 to 2023 Shaped by Evidence and Caution Researchers reviewed hundreds of internal FDA documents obtained under FOIA * An analysis of internal Food and Drug Administration documents by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that the agency generally followed c  more

Lockheed Martin Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to U.S. Navy
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 accepts latest multi-mission helicopter during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin's Owego, New York facility * OWEGO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 - In a recent ceremony, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy. The aircraft was   more

Lockheed Martin Successfully Completes First Flight Test of NGSRI
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin Successfully Completes First Flight Test of NGSRI First flight test positions the U.S. Army for future air defense needs * WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M,. Jan. 13, 2026 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed the first of a series of flight tests to demonstrate its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) capability, a potential replacement fo  more

Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Leading Scheme in Which Doctors Were Impersonated to Obtain Narcotics
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Leading Scheme in Which Doctors Were Impersonated to Obtain Narcotics A Maryland man was sentenced today to 65 months in federal prison for leading a long-running scheme in which dozens of medical doctors' personal information was stolen and then used to create fraudule  more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces Revised Settlement With Capital One That Delivers More Relief for Harmed Consumers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Revised Settlement with Capital One that Delivers More Relief for Harmed Consumers Settlement Doubles in Value After Attorney General Brown Joined Bipartisan Coalition Demanding a Better Deal for Consumers * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a new settlement that will require Capital One to provide $425 million   more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces That Federal Government Will Not Contest Order Blocking Unlawful Transport Funding Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces that Federal Government Will Not Contest Order Blocking Unlawful Transport Funding Conditions Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Maryland's favor * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment   more

Md. A.G. Brown Enters 2026 Legislative Session Focused on Enforcement, Accountability, and Protecting Marylanders
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Enters 2026 Legislative Session Focused on Enforcement, Accountability, and Protecting Marylanders As the 2026 Maryland General Assembly convenes tomorrow, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown outlined the Office of the Attorney General's priorities for this legislative session, centered on enforcing state laws, advancing legislation that protects Marylanders  more

National Nurses United endorses Randy Villegas for California's 22nd district
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Randy Villegas for California's 22nd district * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Randy Villegas for California's 22nd Congressional District. "Nurses believe Randy will fight courageously and skillfully to not only rever  more

Newly Released Felon Sentenced in Possession of a Glock
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Newly Released Felon Sentenced in Possession of a Glock * WASHINGTON - Dion Zellars, 37, a previously convicted felon from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 30 months in prison for illegally possessing a Glock 29 pistol only one week following his release to a halfway house, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Zellars,  more

Nurses at DC's largest hospital to protest systemic wage theft by hospital management
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses at DC's largest hospital to protest systemic wage theft by hospital management * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C., will hold a protest on Thursday, Jan. 15, to announce they have formally filed a complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) regarding systemic wage and hour violations, announced National Nurses  more

Nurses named most trusted profession in U.S. for 24th consecutive year
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses named most trusted profession in U.S. for 24th consecutive year * The nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United (NNU), celebrated nurses being named the Gallup poll's most honest and ethical profession for the 24th consecutive year, an honor which NNU says is especially meaningful given the many ways nurses have stood up for their patients in   more

Olszewski, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Mining Workforce
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Mining Workforce * (Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) were joined by U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Young Kim (R-CA), as well as Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing  more

R.I. Gov. McKee Issues State of the State Address
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Daniel J. McKee's 2026 State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Mr. Speaker, Madam President, legislators, General Officers, Chief Justice, and members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, my wife Susan , and my daughter Kara--thank you for being here. My fellow Rhode Islanders: Exactly one month ago today, our state experienced an unthinkable tragedy, one  more

Ranking Member Raskin Demands DOJ and DHS Produce Records Regarding Hiring of Jan. 6 Riot Participants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands DOJ and DHS Produce Records Regarding Hiring of Jan. 6 Riot Participants Letter Demands Noem and Bondi Account for Insurrectionists Within Their Agencies and Explain Why DHS and ICE Are Masking the Identity of Agents * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a let  more

Rapper 'Taliban Glizzy' Sentenced to 219 Months in Robberies of East Coast Jewelers That Netted His Crew Millions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Rapper 'Taliban Glizzy' Sentenced to 219 Months in Robberies of East Coast Jewelers That Netted His Crew Millions * WASHINGTON - Trevor Jonathan Wright, 34, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 219 months in federal prison for leading a series violent armed robberies of South Asian jewelry stores that netted millions of dollars in   more

REPAIR Act to Be Examined at House Energy, Commerce Subcommittee Hearing; Auto Care CEO Bill Hanvey to Testify
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * REPAIR Act to Be Examined at House Energy, Commerce Subcommittee Hearing; Auto Care CEO Bill Hanvey to Testify The Auto Care Association today announced that President and CEO Bill Hanvey will provide testimony before the United States House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade during a legislative hearing titled "Examining Legislativ  more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Norfolk Southern Railway
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 290, Sub-No. 420X) entitled "Norfolk Southern Railway Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In the City of Baltimore, Maryland": * * * On December 3, 2025, Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) filed a verified notice of exemption (NOE) under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon its freight rail easement over an approximately one-mile rail lin  more

Towson University: Historic Investments Honor Legends, Shape the Future of Tiger Athletics
TOWSON, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Historic investments honor legends, shape the future of Tiger Athletics John B. Schuerholz Park, home of the Towson University baseball team, to feature Brooks Robinson Field and Eber Family Plaza following transformational gifts * Towson University Athletics is proud to announce exciting updates honoring individuals whose legacies embody excellence, community and the spirit of Tiger baseball. Thanks to  more

Uniformed Services University: Army Chief of Staff Names USU Civil Affairs Education Article a Top Read of 2025
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * Army Chief of Staff Names USU Civil Affairs Education Article a Top Read of 2025 The Special Warfare Journal piece spotlights a USU bachelor's degree pathway supporting Civil Affairs and Special Operations medics. By Sharon Holland An article highlighting the Uniformed Services University's (USU) innovative approach to educating Civil Affairs and Special Operations Combat Medics has been named   more

University of Baltimore Earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news: * * * University of Baltimore Earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement The University of Baltimore has received a 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, placing UBalt among the nation's institutions that are "deepening partnerships, leveraging community assets, and addressing urgent societal challenges," according to the American Council on Education and   more

Watsonville nurses to hold press conference to demand that Watsonville Community Hospital stop the temporary closure of the ICU
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Watsonville nurses to hold press conference to demand that Watsonville Community Hospital stop the temporary closure of the ICU * Registered nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital, in Watsonville, Calif. will hold a press conference ahead of the Pajaro Valley Health Care District special board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 to highlight their patient safety concerns, includi  more

What Happens After Cash Welfare? Maryland's Longest-Running Study Has Answers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * What Happens After Cash Welfare? Maryland's Longest-Running Study Has Answers By Charles Schelle A new report from the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) provides an unprecedented look by any U.S. state at how the same people move through cash assistance programs before and after they receive help as opposed to aggregate-only data. The "Life After Welfare:   more

World Relief Condemns ICE Detentions of Lawfully Present Refugees
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- World Relief issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * World Relief Condemns ICE Detentions of Lawfully Present Refugees "Operation PARRIS" in MN violates U.S. invitation to refugees, terrorizes innocent families * This weekend, federal immigration agents detained dozens of lawfully present refugees in Minnesota, including children. The agents, some dressed in plain clothes, lured refugees out of their homes where they were transported to hold  more