Friday - March 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 61 items )  

AACOM Applauds Senate Reintroduction of Community TEAMS Act
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 5 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AACOM Applauds Senate Reintroduction of Community TEAMS Act Bipartisan, bicameral legislation expands clinical training capacity in rural and underserved communities * The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today commends U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Angus King (I-ME) for reintroducing the Community Training, Education, an  more

AACOM President Highlights Osteopathic Medical Schools' Commitment to Nutritional Education at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Event
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 5 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AACOM President Highlights Osteopathic Medical Schools' Commitment to Nutritional Education at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Event Dr. Cain reaffirmed AACOM's belief in the importance of nutritional education * Today, Robert A. Cain, DO, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), delivered remarks   more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increa  more

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case, as Attorney General Nessel explains in a video, challenges President Trum  more

Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Improve Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts Across Local, State, and Federal Governments
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Improve Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts Across Local, State, and Federal Governments Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Ta  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on Amer  more

Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census * Multistate coalition also criticizes other planned changes by Trump Administration OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the U  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Exempt New and Experimental Nuclear Reactors from Environmental Review
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Exempt New and Experimental Nuclear Reactors from Environmental Review * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its Notice of New Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) for Advanced Nuclear   more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. President Trump's effort to increase tariffs worldwide without congres  more

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Leads Case to Block Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Th  more

Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing to stop the latest attempt by the Trump administration to impose sweeping tariffs that result in increased taxes on states, businesses  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to block the federal government's latest unlawful tariffs on American consumers and businesses without congressional approval. The tariffs could cost each North Carolina household an estimated $800 to $1,300 this year. "North Carolinians have already paid   more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases
DENVER, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases * March 5, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most re  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Tru  more

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Joins Lawsuit Filed by 24 States to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in announcing a lawsuit to block President Trump's   more

Barrie Transit Workers Vote 96.5% for Strike as MVT Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * Barrie Transit Workers Vote 96.5% for Strike as MVT Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith * "March 23 Strike Deadline Looms as ATU Canada and ATU International Back Barrie ATU Local 1775 Transit Workers in Full" BARRIE, ON -Frustrated by continuing stalled negotiations, members of ATU Local 1775 have voted 96.5% in favour of strike action against MVT Canadian Bus  more

BGE Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of "The Exelon Promise"
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * BGE Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of "The Exelon Promise" Customer-first strategy from parent company, Exelon, delivers local relief, customer assistance, and long-term solutions to ease burden on families and small businesses * As families and small businesses across central Maryland continue to face higher energy bills,   more

Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Subgroup Awards. These awards recognize the research of members in specialized research Subgroups. The winners were honored at the Society's 70th Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco, California from February 21-25, 2026. Bioenerget  more

BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Maryland Second Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Maryland Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 4, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Maryland were 139,324, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 126,989, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. R  more

BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Union Members in Maryland 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Maryland 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 12.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Maryland, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 346,000. Nationw  more

Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 5 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney * Mar 05, 2026 Less than three months after winning the National Collegiate Rugby Division I 15s championship, St. Bonaventure University is back to steamrolling every team in its path in its quest to win the 7s national title this spring. The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with  more

California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit, to b  more

Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- 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

Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.   more

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tari  more

EEOC Sues Schneider National for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Schneider National for Disability Discrimination * Federal lawsuit charges nationwide trucking company with denying employee service dog for applicant with PTSD and withdrawing job offer BALTIMORE - Schneider National, Inc., a Green Bay, Wisconsin-headquartered nationwide transportation and logistics company, violated federal law when it refused to reasonably accommodate an  more

Farm Bill Does Not Meet the Moment, Fracturing Bipartisan Historical Coalition to Our Farmers and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Farm Bill Does Not Meet the Moment, Fracturing Bipartisan Historical Coalition to Our Farmers and Rural Communities * Congresswoman McClain Delaney votes no on the Farm Bill due to historic cuts to SNAP and farm conservation programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) voted against the House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill, citing devastating c  more

From Experience to Advantage
ADELPHI, Maryland, March 5 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * From Experience to Advantage * When Patrick Hash '25, enrolled in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), many would have called his resume complete: West Point graduate with multiple graduate degrees, Army infantry officer, oil and gas engineer, and established as an operations manager at a mid-sized pharmaceutical company. After tr  more

Hoyer Floor Remarks During Debate on H.R. 7744
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Floor Remarks During Debate on H.R. 7744 * 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 during debate on H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. Below are a transcript and video of his remarks:Click here (lin  more

Judiciary Democrats Torch DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for Corrupting the Agency, Brutalizing Americans
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Judiciary Democrats Torch DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for Corrupting the Agency, Brutalizing Americans Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led Democrats in confronting Secretary Kristi Noem over her deadly mismanagement of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), transforming the agency into a c  more

Leveraging Business and Law at UBalt is a Calculated Advantage
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 5 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Leveraging Business and Law at UBalt is a Calculated Advantage * Business Alum Spotlight Sydney Comitz Bowers, B.S. '15, J.D. '17, didn't just attend The University of Baltimore; she strategically engineered her future. By leveraging UBalt's unique pre-law option to seamlessly merge her bachelor's in business administration with her Juris Doctor, Comitz Bowers turned her education into a calculated  more

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- 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

Maryland Department of the Environment Opens Public Comment Period for New Composting Facility General Permit
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of the Environment Opens Public Comment Period for New Composting Facility General Permit Existing Permit Extended to Receive Community Feedback * The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking public input on the renewal of the general permit for composting facilities. As part of the Department's commitment to sustainable wast  more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlement Agreement For $1,985,198 in Restitution With LifeBridge Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement Agreement For $1,985,198 in Restitution with LifeBridge Health Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division (the Division) has entered into a settlement agreement with LifeBridge Health, Inc. (LifeBridge) concerning hospital fees (known as outpatient facility fees) charged pri  more

Md. A.G. Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care Coalition Supports Challenge to Trump Administration Regulations that Allow Employers to Restrict Access to Birth Control * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the first Trump   more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effo  more

Md. State Education Dept.: General Assembly Honors Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * General Assembly Honors Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools Today, the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools were honored with official floor recognitions in Annapolis by the Maryland General Assembly. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright and Archdiocese of Baltimore Superintendent Sister Patricia McCarron attended the recognition event held by the Mary  more

N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Sherrill Administration Awards $90,000 in Grants to Help Communities Reduce Risk in Advance of Wildfire Season
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $90,000 IN GRANTS TO HELP COMMUNITIES REDUCE RISK IN ADVANCE OF WILDFIRE SEASON Ahead of the spring wildfire season, the Department of Environmental Protection's Forest Fire Service today announced $90,000 in grants to 22 communities statewide to support wildfire risk-reduction projects, part of the Sherrill Administrati  more

NIH Issues Information Collection Notice on National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.  more

Olszewski Statement on the Firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Statement on the Firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * (Washington, DC) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: "The removal of Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security is a huge relief to the majority of Americans con  more

Parenting a parasite
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Parenting a parasite * Perched on the end of a 20-foot pole, Michael Ocasio's camera swayed back and forth among the palm trees. He was trying to catch a glimpse of the inside of a basket-like nest hung from the underside of a palm frond to look for oriole eggs. But Ocasio wasn't the first one to come looking-a shiny cowbird ( Molothrus bonarie  more

Pepco Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of "The Exelon Promise"
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Pepco issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Pepco Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of "The Exelon Promise" Customer-first strategy from parent company, Exelon, delivers local relief, customer protections, and long-term solutions to ease burden on families and small businesses * As families and small businesses across the District of Columbia and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland continue to face higher en  more

Pig hybridization explodes in radioactive Japan
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Pig hybridization explodes in radioactive Japan * Since 2011's earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear disaster in Fukushima, wild boars and escaped domestic pigs are breeding like rabbits. Humans abandoned what Japan calls a "difficult-to-return" zone, the area around the former Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Escaped domestic pigs (Sus s  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges Preside  more

Ranking Member Raskin Statement on the Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Judiciary Democrats' Grilling
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Statement on the Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Judiciary Democrats' Grilling Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem hours after Democrats ex  more

Raskin, Warren, Kim, Garcia Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Raskin, Warren, Kim, Garcia Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from a government-owned manufacturing plant was increasingly being trafficked to Mexican cartels, including Jalisco Cartel * Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Ran  more

Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman. Here are excerpts: * * * Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict  more

Schakowsky, Grijalva, Moylan, Warren, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Grijalva, Moylan, Warren, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Nearly 8 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income benefits to meet their basic needs -but parts of program haven't been updated in over five decades WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Adelita Grij  more

Sen. Alsobrooks: RFK Jr. Delaying Measles Elimination Review Meeting is an Utter Embarrassment
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks: RFK Jr. Delaying Measles Elimination Review Meeting is an Utter Embarrassment At the request of HHS, under the leadership of RFK Jr., a meeting to review the United States' measles elimination status has been postponed until November, likely after the midterm elections. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement in response: "RFK Jr. is continuing to pla  more

Sharks aren't always spooked by orcas
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Sharks aren't always spooked by orcas * When a gang of orcas show up, white sharks tend to flee. But new research shows that the often-feared fish leave certain areas even when orcas aren't present. Orcas ( Orcinus orca ) are formidable predators that can take down whales or even white sharks ( Carcharodon carcharias ). In one published event in   more

Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect, Key Members Elected to AERA Council
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The American Educational Research Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor in the School of Educational and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Hurtado joins the AERA Council in 2026-2027 as president-elect,   more

Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer * Secretary Noem has been the most successful DHS Secretary in history WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security had its most successful period ever. Now, President Trump has asked her to continue her work to make America safe again as the Special Envoy for The Shield of   more

The crested toad's revival
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * The crested toad's revival * Super Bowl LX was full of excitement-including what was likely the first-ever amphibian to make an appearance during the halftime show. Concho, an animated Puerto Rican crested toad named after its Spanish name, sapo concho, had a brief moment in the limelight at one of the most-watched television programs in U.S. his  more

Tuberville Honors Harold Stanford of Barfield as March "Veteran of the Month"
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors Harold Stanford of Barfield as March "Veteran of the Month" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Harold Stanford as the March "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "Alabama is proud to be home to so many great veter  more

USU Research Takes Center Stage at AMSUS Annual Meeting
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Research Takes Center Stage at AMSUS Annual Meeting * Faculty, students, and staff from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) made a notable impact at this year's AMSUS - Society of Federal Health Professionals annual meeting during the scientific poster session, showcasing the depth and strength of the university's research portfolio. USU presenters filled three f  more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and   more

Van Hollen Joins Whitehouse, Pappas, Colleagues in Reintroducing DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Whitehouse, Pappas, Colleagues in Reintroducing DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) and ov  more

Van Hollen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Response to Situation in Burma, Hold Burmese Military Junta Accountable for Rampant Abuses
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Response to Situation in Burma, Hold Burmese Military Junta Accountable for Rampant Abuses * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), joined by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the U.S. response to the current situation in B  more

WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional a  more

Warren, Grijalva, Schakowsky, Moylan, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Grijalva, Schakowsky, Moylan, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities Nearly 8 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income benefits to meet their basic needs -but parts of program haven't been updated in over five decadesĀ  * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Adelita G  more

WKU Faculty Member Awarded Two Grants Advancing Suicide Prevention Efforts
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Faculty Member Awarded Two Grants Advancing Suicide Prevention Efforts * The Ogden College of Science and Engineering congratulates Dr. Amy Brausch, Professor in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, on the receipt of two new grant awards, totaling $231,000. While the projects are separate, both aim to advance suicide prevention through clinical training in Kentucky and innovative res  more