ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * The 2024-2025 Bay Barometer: A Defining Year for the Chesapeake Record-setting restorations, major gains and remaining challenges: takeaways from this year's report By Jake Solyst Chesapeake Bay Program partners spent much of the year preparing a revised version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which was formally approved by the Chesapeake Executive Council in December 2025  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Access To Birth Control And Other Contraceptive Care * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by em  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 5 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * In MS, wearable sensors may help identify people at risk of worsening disability Wearable sensors may help identify people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are more likely to have worsening disability and loss of brain volume, according to a study published on March 4, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study fou  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- A collapsed sewer line released more than 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in January, marking one of the largest spills in U.S. history. American University environmental scientist Karen Knee said the event introduced dangerous pathogens and nutrients into the water. These pollutants can cause skin or gastrointestinal infections in humans and lead to life-threatening conditions. Knee, who also serves as a research affiliate at the Smithsonian Envi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak to Launch First Round of Community Grants for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program on March 23 * Key component of Amtrak's $50 million community investment commitment to mitigate construction impacts BALTIMORE - On March 23, Amtrak will begin accepting grant applications for eligible projects along the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore as part of a $50 million phased i  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup for March 3, 2026: * * * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Addiction has often come with a struggle. For example, a prescription epidemic born 30 years ago has become a crisis of more than just opioids ( WKRC ). Cannabis use in adolescence has come to look more like a cause of psychiatric illness rather than just an exacerbator ( JAMA Health Forum ). Even the concept  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Defend Contraceptive Access from Trump Administration Attacks * Multistate coalition pushes back on federal rules that allow employers to restrict access to birth control OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces Undergraduate Poster Award Competition Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 10 winners of the annual Undergraduate Poster Award Competition (UPAC) were recognized at the 70 th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Poster Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2026. After two rounds of review, judges from every career level selected these students for their outstand  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Selects Student Research Achievement Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 35 winners of the annual Student Research Achievement Awards (SRAA) were recognized at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2025. These students were selected by judges from the Society's Subgroups for their outstanding presentations during the pos  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Bitcoin Mining Company Quietly Seeks to Restart Coal Fired Power Units Along Potomac River * WASHINGTON -As part of a bid to take over ownership of Morgantown Power, Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf will activate two shuttered coal generation units at the site just downriver from Washington, D.C., according to revelations revealed today by Public Citizen in a filing with the Federal Energy Reg  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing proposed information collection activities for the American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey administered by the Census Bureau. The coalition, joined by numerous civil rights, research and advocacy organizations, urged the department to adopt policy and research steps that would improve demographic data collection and ensure a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Dentist and Hygienist Found Guilty in Scheme to Defraud D.C. Medicaid of $4 Million * WASHINGTON - Steven A. Price, 69, of the District of Columbia, and Keidi C. Moore, 39, of Temple Hills, Maryland, were found guilty today in U.S. District Court of conspiring to defraud D.C. Medicaid of $4 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The jury delibera  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 5 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Demand Progress Condemns Senators Who Voted to Continue Trump's War Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted to block a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump's unauthorized war in Iran. Multiple polls show that Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of the war. Meanwhile, Politico reports that Senate Democratic leaders have refused  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth, Alsobrooks Introduce Legislation to Improve Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts Across Local, State, and Federal Governments * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Taskforce, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- EMI Advisors submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the agency's deregulatory approach while urging a stronger focus on application programming interface performance and modern data exchange infrastructure. In the letter, EMI highlighted that while the current electronic health record certification framework has established a baseline for interoperability, it has inadvertently stifled innovation and con  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security": * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining Kristi Noem's fail  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of H.R. 7481 * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the request by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, to receive unanimous consent on H.R. 7481,   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at the Puerto Rico Equality and Statehood Summit in the U.S. Capitol. Below is a transcription of his remarks:"Well, I, first of all, I apologize to the distinguished panel for interrupting you, but I want to let you know that I was instructed to be here at  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- International Business Machines Corp., Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging it to take decisive action in promoting the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The letter highlights ongoing barriers to AI adoption, including regulatory fragmentation, reimbursement challenges and insufficient infrastructure interoperability. According to IBM's findings, a majority of heal  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Introducing Temple's 30 Under 30 honorees for 2026 These trailblazing young alumni have found real success in their careers and communities. Temple has formally introduced its annual 30 Under 30 awardees for 2026. In just a short time since graduation, these innovative Owls are revolutionizing their industries. Selected from more than 230 nominations, these honorees represent a range of fields. Those  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Outdoor air pollution is estimated to contribute to more than 100,000 premature deaths in the United States each year, according to the National Weather Service. Accurate air quality forecasts -designed to protect public health, alerting communities to dangerous levels of pollutants lin  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Travis Nelson, deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor for the Maryland Governor's Office, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security Collaboration Ahead of Major Events": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I serve as the  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 4 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Department of the Environment Seeks Public Comment on New Guide for Community Outreach and Participation Policy Aims to Communicate Better With Citizens Living Near Industrial Facilities * The Maryland Department of the Environment today released a new document, "Public Participation: A Guide for Applicants Seeking Environmental Permits," and invited stakehold  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 5 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $3.7 Million for Parks and Land Conservation in Seven Maryland Counties The Board of Public Works today approved more than $3.7 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments for parks and land conservation in Allegany, Caroline, Charles, Howard, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, and Washington coun  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Results From Texas Senate Primary Set Tone For November Race For Texas Seat * WASHINGTON (March 4, 2026) - In a closely watched event for one of the country's most consequential Senate seats, State Representative James Talarico has secured the Democratic nomination against U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45003) on March 3, 2026, by reference and digital services librarian Maya V. Thomas. Here are excerpts: * * * Muslim Holidays: Fact Sheet Introduction Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Judaism and Christianity. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, the number of followers of Islam in the United States is 4.5 million./1 Muslims annually observe two major  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The National Association of Community Health Centers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed revisions to federal health information technology certification rules under the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability initiative. In its letter, NACHC expressed appreciation for the Administration's intent to decrease regulatory burdens, especially as CHCs grapple with ongoing financial instability and workfo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Yaw Urges FERC to Make States Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Policy Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change a proposal from PJM Interconnection that he says unfairly shifts energy costs onto Pennsylvania families and businesses. In a letter rel  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Real Time Medical Systems submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed regulation titled "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity." The company emphasized the importance of addressing information blocking and enhancing access to patient data, highlighting the potential benefits to patient health outcomes. In its comments, Real Time outlined concerns a  more

LAUREL, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Simulating the Seas to Make Additive Manufacturing Fleet-Ready * The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has partnered with GKN Aerospace to develop a novel capability that simulates shipboard motion for additive manufacturing. This innovative effort, which is funded by the Naval Sea Systems Command's Technology Offi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Regional Directors of 14 International NGOs in the Middle East * We, the Regional Directors of 14 international NGOs, are deeply alarmed by the rapidly escalating military violence across the Middle East and its devastating consequences for civilians. The fighting must stop. The continued use of explosive weapons in populated areas and the exchange of str  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple hosts annual Sports Media Summit featuring ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Sports media industry leaders explored the latest topics in sports journalism, broadcasting, digital media, communication and content creation at Klein College of Media and Communication's 14th annual Sports Media Summit on Feb. 20. * Laughter filled Anneberg Hall's atrium as prospective students and current Temple University studen  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, March 4 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Signs Agreement with San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce * University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement providing tuition discounts at UMGC to the employees of the Chamber and member businesses, as well as their spouses and dependents. Under the new memorandum of understanding, signed D  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Wyden, Espaillat and Over 65 Democrats in Calling for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and over 65 Democrats in calling for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration an  more