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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Tuesday March 10, 2026 ( 44 items )  

'ATLAS' System Lifts Johns Hopkins APL Leadership in Automated Experimentation
LAUREL, Maryland, March 9 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * 'ATLAS' System Lifts Johns Hopkins APL Leadership in Automated Experimentation * An interdisciplinary team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has applied artificial intelligence to automate microcapsule experimentation. This has reduced the time per person on each experiment by more than 80%, enabling more ex  more

A.G. Yost Sues 'Sham' Animal Rescue Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Donations
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Yost Sues 'Sham' Animal Rescue Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Donations * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -A lawsuit filed today by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a purported animal welfare nonprofit of diverting charitable donations to bankroll a for-profit business that sold puppies. "It doesn't take a bloodhound to sniff out this scheme," Yost said. "When you exploit the generosity of animal lov  more

AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry * Attorney General Nick Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "In May 2024, a bipart  more

AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statement affirming her commitment to continue her office's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, despite the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s announcemen  more

AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices -despite an announce  more

Amentum and RSI Selected for U.S. Navy Remediation IDIQ Contract
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, March 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum and RSI Selected for U.S. Navy Remediation IDIQ Contract * Joint Venture to Support Remediation at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco CHANTILLY, VA, March 9, 2026 -RSI Amentum Environmental Solutions LLC, a joint venture between Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) and RSI, has been awarded a position on the U.S. Navy (NAVFAC) De  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Co  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and conc  more

Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide  NEW YORK -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the  more

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
ALBANY, New York, March 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on new developments in her ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry:  "For years, Live Nation has made enormous profits by exploiting its illegal monopoly and raisin  more

Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * LANSING - Today, following the announcement of a settlement reached between Live Nation and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve antitrust claims brought by the federal authority alongside a broad, bipartisan coalition of states, Attorney General Ne  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general today issued a multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment i  more

Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "DC's live entertainment scene is vital to ou  more

Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services  more

Bowie State University Concludes BSU BOLD: The Campaign for Excellence With $128.5 Million Raised
BOWIE, Maryland, March 10 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Concludes BSU BOLD: The Campaign for Excellence with $128.5 Million Raised The Campaign More Than Doubled Its Original Goal * Bowie State University is proud to announce BSU BOLD: The Campaign for Excellence has raised $128.5 million, more than doubling the campaign's original goal and marking the most significant fundraising milestone in the university's history. "BSU BOLD r  more

Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States * Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast, Shoma Desai, MD convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health conditions.   more

Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook * Washington, D.C. - In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice Antitrust Division has negotiated a settlement to its landmark monopolization suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, just weeks after allegedly corrupt DOJ leadership pushed out an  more

Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- 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

DOEd Proposes Workforce Pell Grants, Eligibility Changes
WASHINGTON, March 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued a proposed rule expanding the student aid for short-term career programs and establish limits on aid for students whose costs are covered by other sources. The proposed regulations would establish "Workforce Pell Grants" for students enrolled in high-quality, short-term programs. These eligible workforce programs must consist of 150 to 599 clock hours and last between eight and 15 weeks. To qualify, a program must be approve  more

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections - March 9, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What an incredible, almost spring like weekend!! Looking forward to the week upcoming, and as we have adjusted our clocks again, this time springing forward, we will have more light each evening though it may be darker each morning for a while. As we adjust to the new time, I would suggest we all get to bed early Sunday night ;>) Lots  more

Food and Water Watch: Data Center Task Force Voted Down at MD, Montgomery County Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Data Center Task Force Voted Down at MD, Montgomery County Hearing Commissioners fail to move study to analyze data center impacts * Today, Councilman Evan Glass's data center task force legislation was voted down 3-2. Several councilmembers said they believed the county did not need a comprehensive analysis tailored to Montgomery County's needs. The vote follows a county town hall mee  more

From Troy to Cambridge: Jayashree Balaraman Makes RPI History
TROY, New York, March 9 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * From Troy to Cambridge: Jayashree Balaraman Makes RPI History * Jayashree Balaraman grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey, the kind of student who loved biology and taught herself to code in high school because she was already beginning to sense that the two disciplines belonged together. When it came time to choose a college, RPI's emphasis on research and interdisciplinary thinking made it feel lik  more

Governor Moore Announces Historic Year for Oyster Reproduction in Maryland Waters
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Historic Year for Oyster Reproduction in Maryland Waters * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced a historic year for oyster reproduction in Maryland waters. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the concentration of new oysters in 2025 was nearly six times higher than the long-term spatset average and the second highest ever recorded   more

Governor Moore Highlights $3 Million in Proposed FY 2027 Budget for Business Revitalization Projects Along Purple Line Corridor
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Highlights $3 Million in Proposed FY 2027 Budget for Business Revitalization Projects Along Purple Line Corridor * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today joined elected leaders at the Flower Theatre in Silver Spring to highlight a $3 million investment through his Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal to drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor. The proposed fundi  more

Governor Wes Moore to Deliver Commencement Address at Frostburg State University
FROSTBURG, Maryland, March 10 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Governor Wes Moore to Deliver Commencement Address at Frostburg State University Wes Moore, governor of Maryland, will serve as the keynote speaker for Frostburg State University's 168th Commencement on Thursday, May 21, during the College of Business, Engineering, Computing and Analytics along with the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences ceremony at 2 p.m. Moore, the 63rd governor of Maryland,   more

Introducing AGA's New MASLD Clinical Care Pathway
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news on March 9, 2026: * * * Introducing AGA's new MASLD clinical care pathway Incorporates new disease nomenclature, emerging therapies, and noninvasive risk-stratification tools to help clinicians identify and manage patients with MASLD. * AGA convened a multidisciplinary expert panel to update its 2021 clinical care pathway for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)  more

Leading Medical Groups Affirm Obesity Medications Are Safe and Effective for Long-Term Use
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 7 -- The Obesity Society posted the following news release: * * * Leading Medical Groups Affirm Obesity Medications Are Safe and Effective for Long-Term Use Leading obesity experts have released new guidance confirming that obesity medications are safe, effective, and appropriate for long-term use. These findings will give millions of Americans living with obesity greater clarity and confidence in their treatment options. The Obesity Society (TOS), the Obesity Medi  more

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- 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 Governor Must Clarify State's Support for Proposed Fossil Fuel-Powered Data Center Project
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Governor Must Clarify State's Support for Proposed Fossil Fuel-Powered Data Center Project * WASHINGTON -Public Citizen and the Port Tobacco River Conservancy today called on Maryland Governor Wes Moore to clarify whether his office or the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has endorsed a proposal to revive retired coal-fired electric generation facilities along the Potomac  more

Maryland Legislative Committee Delays Striped Bass Protections
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 9 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Legislative Committee Delays Striped Bass Protections * On Friday, Maryland's Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review delayed striped bass regulation changes that could better protect the struggling species. The Committee, which has been reviewing the Maryland Department of Natural Resource (DNR)'s proposed striped bass seasonal adjustment, has delaye  more

Morgan State University: Transfer Pipeline Opens Direct Path From CUNY's Largest Community College to Maryland's Preeminent Public HBCU
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 10 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * New Transfer Pipeline Opens Direct Path from CUNY's Largest Community College to Maryland's Preeminent Public HBCU Partnership with Borough of Manhattan Community College Expands Access for New York Students Seeking a Four-Year Degree at Morgan State University * Morgan State University continues to expand its national reach and commitment to student advancement toward earning a bachelor's degr  more

NEI-Funded Scientists Develop "Living Eye Drop" for Corneal Healing
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NEI-funded scientists develop "living eye drop" for corneal healing Modified ocular bacteria deliver anti-inflammatory agent to accelerate healing in a mouse model of corneal injury Cornea Corneal Conditions Basic Research Translational Research Grantee * National Eye Institute-funded research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine showed that an early-stage, experimental "living eye dro  more

PALTmed Joins LTPAC Health IT Collaborative Letter on Federal Health IT Policy
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 10 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news on March 9, 2026: * * * PALTmed Joins LTPAC Health IT Collaborative Letter on Federal Health IT Policy As a member of the LTPAC Health IT Collaborative, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) recently joined a coalition letter responding to the proposed federal rule Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperit  more

Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medical Association: Levenson Lecture Will Focus on the "New Era in Medical Direction"
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 10 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news on March 9, 2026: * * * Levenson Lecture Will Focus on the "New Era in Medical Direction" This year's Steven Levenson Lectureship in Medical Direction--entitled The New Era in Medical Direction: Facing the Crisis of Confluence--is being delivered at PALTC26 later this month by Thomas Lawrence, MD, CMD. The lectureship was established by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care  more

Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. highlights developments in aviation industry
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. highlights developments in aviation industry * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. recently presented at separate events highlighting developments and safety initiatives in the aviation industry. Gipson delivered a presentation to the Maryland Aviation Council, whose membership consists of government agency officials and board memb  more

S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew 'Total Assurance' Contracts With Sikorsky
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew 'Total Assurance' Contracts with Sikorsky Service provides predictable flight costs and parts delivery aligned with flight operations * In a significant boost to S-92(R) helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP(TM)) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin  more

Schaefer Center's Ann Cotten Selected for Daily Record's 2026 Maryland Top 100 Women
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Schaefer Center's Ann Cotten Selected for Daily Record's 2026 Maryland Top 100 Women * The Daily Record has named Dr. Ann Cotten, executive director of The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy to its 2026 list of Maryland's Top 100 Women. For the past 25 years, Dr. Cotten, who is an affiliated faculty member in UBalt's College of Public Affairs, has worked with government and n  more

TEDCO Announces the Morning Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 10 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Announces the Morning Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo Jay Perman, Anirban Basu and Troy LeMaile-Stovall will start a day of innovation and inspiration * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, is excited to announce the morning keynote for the upcoming 2026 Entrepreneur Expo at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor on October 27, 20  more

Turner Celebrates Topping Out of Aligned IAD-06 Data Center in Frederick, Maryland
NEW YORK, March 9 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Celebrates Topping Out of Aligned IAD-06 Data Center in Frederick, Maryland * Turner Construction Company celebrated the topping out of the Aligned IAD-06 Data Center in Frederick, Maryland, marking the completion of the structural phase for the 72 MW facility. The milestone comes fewer than five months after breaking ground, an accomplishment made possible through strong collab  more

University of Birmingham: Six Women and Their Significant Contributions to Geology - IWD 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 9 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Six women and their significant contributions to geology - IWD 2026 We celebrate International Women's Day 2026 with another six inspirational women in geology. * Following the last two years, the Lapworth Museum of Geology is proud to once again celebrate International Women's Day with six more figures and their substantial contributions to geology. This year, we showcase five important women from  more

Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "In May 2024, a bipartisan  more

Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) backed the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, and directly with the government -and make the program permanent. "The Di  more

Virginia Tech: Veterinary Neurosurgeon John Rossmeisl Earns National Academy of Inventors Recognition
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary neurosurgeon John Rossmeisl earns National Academy of Inventors recognition By Andrew Mann Dogs are the only mammals besides humans that commonly develop spontaneous brain tumors. John Rossmeisl has spent nearly three decades at Virginia Tech turning that grim coincidence into something useful -- for his canine patients and for the humans facing the same disease. The National Academy of Inventors h  more

White House: President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home -- delivering trillions of dollars in new investme  more