Friday - March 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Thursday March 12, 2026 ( 56 items )  

AG Brown sues Department of Education for unlawful data demand to colleges and universities
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues Department of Education for unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * The U.S. Department of Education's demand for data on admissions and outcomes of college and university students, broken out by race and sex, violates the law and puts student privacy at risk, according to a new lawsuit filed by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 16 othe  more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Unlawful Data Demand To Colleges And Universities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Unlawful Data Demand To Colleges And Universities * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary  more

Amid Regional Escalation, Civilians in Gaza and the West Bank Face Growing Risks
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Amid Regional Escalation, Civilians in Gaza and the West Bank Face Growing Risks As hostilities intensify across Gaza and the West Bank, humanitarian needs continue to rise. Anne-Claire Yaeesh, HI Country Director in Palestine, highlights the urgent risks facing civilians, especially persons with disabilities. "The situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is fu  more

AOPA Expresses Concern About Starlink Price Hikes for GA Pilots
FREDERICK, Maryland, March 11 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association issued the following news release: * * * AOPA Expresses Concern About Starlink Price Hikes for GA Pilots Urges Dialogue to Revise Pricing Structure * The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA)--representing 400,000 pilots from more than 80 countries--are expressing concern about Starlink's recent price increase for general aviation  more

At Warren's Request, Independent Government Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Trump's Efforts to Dismantle Education Department
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Warren's Request, Independent Government Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Trump's Efforts to Dismantle Education Department * Washington, D.C. - Following a request from Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent government watchdog, has opened an investigation into the Department of Education's (ED) transfer of grant programs to the  more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over "Fishing Expedition" into Colleges and Universities
SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over "Fishing Expedition" into Colleges and Universities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's burdensome new requirements that colleges and universities submit data linking race to admissions, financial aid, and student perfo  more

Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump admin  more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's d  more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Data Demands Targeting Colleges
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Data Demands Targeting Colleges * March 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 16 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over a sweeping new federal data collection mandate targeting colleges and universities. The lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Education's new "A  more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop Education Department's unlawful data demand to colleges and universities
DENVER, Colorado, March 11 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop Education Department's unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * March 11, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data to the U.S. Department of Education supposedly to track compli  more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
SALEM, Oregon, March 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general today challenged the Trump Administration's demand t  more

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trum  more

BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson February 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices down 0.1 percent over the two months, up 1.7 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was down 0.1 percent from December to February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today.  more

BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington February 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices up 1.0 percent over the two months, up 3.5 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington was up 1.0 percent for the two months ending in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BL  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region February 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.3 percent in February, up 1.8 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.  more

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division Raises Safety Concerns Over Proposed Brakes III Rule
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration expressing concerns regarding the proposed Brakes III rule, which seeks to extend mileage inspections for trains. The organization highlights existing operational issues with extended mileage trains and calls for a reevaluation of the proposal to ensure public safety. The BRC-TCU emphasized that the extension to 2,500 miles for trains requirin  more

Census Bureau: Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release -- February 2026
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on March 11, 2026: * * * Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release -- February 2026 The U.S. Census Bureau today released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for February 2026. The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The BFS are a standard data product of the Census Bureau, developed in research collaboration  more

Center for a Humane Economy and Partners Demand Immediate Redress for Lethal Neglect of Military Working Dogs on American Bases
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy and Partners Demand Immediate Redress for Lethal Neglect of Military Working Dogs on American Bases Former Colonel and Past Leader of the U.S. Army Veterinary Command says DOD sheds light on inadequate living conditions, neglect, and even deaths of military dogs * Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Animal Wellness Foundation call for immediat  more

CMS Strengthens Patient Protections and Accountability in Organ Donation System
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Strengthens Patient Protections and Accountability in Organ Donation System * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued new guidance to strengthen public trust and ensure patients and their families are treated with dignity and care throughout the organ donation process. The guidance clarifies and rein  more

Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- 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   more

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Takes Fight to Block ICE's Detention Warehouse in Washington County to the Maryland Statehouse
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Takes Fight to Block ICE's Detention Warehouse in Washington County to the Maryland Statehouse * ANNAPOLIS, MD-Today, the Office of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to express opposition to ICE's planned detention warehouse near Williamsport, Maryland. The testimony was delivered at the invitation of M  more

Crapo Supports Effort to Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Supports Effort to Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), co-chair of the Community Development Finance (CDF) Caucus, joined Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia), also co-chair of the CDF Caucus, to introduce the bipartisan Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development (AFFORD) Act.  more

Demand Progress: Poll - Voters Strongly Oppose Trump Admin's Plans to Use AI for Spying, War
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 12 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * POLL: Voters Strongly Oppose Trump Admin's Plans to Use AI for Spying, War Majorities Oppose DoD Forcing AI Companies to Grant Access to AI for Military, Surveillance Purposes; Oppose Warrantless Surveillance * Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Demand Progress released a poll conducted by Data for Progress showing that significant majorities of Americans oppose the federal governm  more

For the First Time in More Than 50 Years, Maryland Democrats Field Candidates in Every State Legislative Race
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 11 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * For the First Time in More Than 50 Years, Maryland Democrats Field Candidates in Every State Legislative Race * March 11, 2026 Contact: Media@mddems.org The Maryland Democratic Party is energized, growing, and building power in every corner of the state Annapolis, MD -Six months ago, the Maryland Democratic Party set an ambitious goal: Contest every seat. Today, that goal has been achieved.   more

Governor Healey, 18 Other Governors Urge Congress to Block President Trump's Illegal, Costly Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey, 18 Other Governors Urge Congress to Block President Trump's Illegal, Costly Tariffs * Boston -Governor Maura Healey joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, M  more

Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico Summit in Albany
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico Summit in Albany * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul sat down with Politico's Albany Bureau Chief Nick Reisman for a fireside Q&A at the Politico New York Agenda: Albany Summit to discuss the work that is being done in Albany, how the 2026 agenda is taking shape and what's to come for New Y  more

Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge Congress To Enact Tariff Reform
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 11 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge Congress To Enact Tariff Reform * (HARTFORD, CT) - In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing that presidents do not have the authority to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to enact meaningful statu  more

House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Raskin Issues Remarks at Judicial Conference Meeting
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following remarks on March 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks Before the Judicial Conference Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, spoke at the Judicial Conference's meeting. Below are Ranking Member Raskin's remarks, as prepared for delivery. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin Prepared Remarks for the Judicial Conference March 10, 20  more

Immigration Judge Finalizes Settlement With Justice Department After Unlawful Termination
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Immigration Judge Finalizes Settlement with Justice Department After Unlawful Termination Agreement Resolves Legal Challenge to DOJ's Failure to Follow Federal Civil Service Protections * Former Appellate Immigration Judge Kathleen Reilly has reached an agreement with  more

Johns Hopkins APL Pioneering Digital Calibration to Create 'Born-Qualified' Parts
LAUREL, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Pioneering Digital Calibration to Create 'Born-Qualified' Parts * The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, is developing a comprehensive suite of capabilities to ensure that additively manufactured parts can perform predictably in mission-critical applications -no matter where, when, or on what mach  more

Local Governments Urge Court to Halt Trump-Vance Administration Rule That Would Strip Commercial Drivers' Licenses From Thousands
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Local Governments Urge Court to Halt Trump-Vance Administration Rule That Would Strip Commercial Drivers' Licenses from Thousands Friend-Of-The-Court Brief Warns Rule Would Disrupt Public Services, Undermine Road Safety, and Worsen Driver Shortages * A broad coalition   more

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- 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 Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of Former Lt. Governor Melvin 'Mickey' Steinberg
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 11 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Maryland Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of Former Lt. Governor Melvin 'Mickey' Steinberg The following statement can be attributed to the Maryland Democratic Party:  "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Lt. Governor Melvin 'Mickey' Steinberg. A proud Baltimorean and devoted public servant, Mickey dedicated his life to strengthening Maryland and expanding opportunity for w  more

Maryland Department of the Environment Lifts Precautionary Shellfish Harvesting Closure in Potomac River
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of the Environment Lifts Precautionary Shellfish Harvesting Closure in Potomac River Three weeks of water quality sampling show no effects from Potomac Interceptor collapse; Fishing is encouraged in Prince George's County and points south * The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that a precautionary shellfish har  more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the  more

Md. A.G. Office: Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-inthe-City-of-Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-inthe-City-of-Baltimore The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The preliminary investigation rev  more

NAACP Report Highlights Community Health Inequities Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- ACE YOUR HEALTH: 2026 Community Wellness Survey Report - A report from NAACP, Baltimore, Maryland - March 2026 (241 pages) * * * The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) issued a report outlining major disparities in community health resources across the United States. The report summarizes findings from the "ACE Your Health" Community Wellness Survey, a large grassroots assessment designed to evaluate conditions that influence pu  more

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Federal Court Orders ICE To End Inhumane Conditions For Immigrants In Baltimore's Courthouse Holding Cells
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Federal Court orders ICE to end inhumane conditions for immigrants in Baltimore's courthouse holding cells Baltimore, MD - In a major victory for immigrant communities across Maryland, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end unconstitution  more

National Nurses United endorses Patty Garcia for Illinois' 4th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Patty Garcia for Illinois' 4th 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 Patty Garcia for Illinois' 4th Congressional District. Born and raised in Chicago, Patty has spent decades fighting for health care justice, immig  more

Optimal Health for All Within Nation's Health and Long-Term Care Systems: CCSQ FY2025-2028 Strategic Roadmap
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Optimal Health for All Within Nation's Health and Long-Term Care Systems: CCSQ FY2025-2028 Strategic Roadmap * The Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to improving health care and outcomes, and strengthening accountability, across the nation's healt  more

Prof. Davis Discusses His New Book on Police Behavior and the Civil Rights Movement on WYPR
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Davis Discusses His New Book on Police Behavior and the Civil Rights Movement on WYPR * Joshua Clark Davis, associate professor of history and the author of several books covering 20th century American history with a focus on social movements, policing, urban history, and African American history, spoke on WYPR's Midday show on March 10 in a conversation about his latest book, Police Against t  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to stop unlawful data demand to colleges and universities Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary Educatio  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Vow to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition vow to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert tick  more

Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi  more

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes 50-state 'America at Work' Listening Tour in first year as Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes 50-state 'America at Work' Listening Tour in first year as Labor Secretary * WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed her "America at Work" listening tour on Monday with a visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma. One year ago, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer set out to meet with workers and employers in all 50 states and committed to bring their stories back to  more

Statement From Md. A.G. Brown on the Court's Order to Temporarily Halt Construction of Unlawful ICE Detention Facility in Washington County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on March 11, 2026: * * * Statement from Attorney General Brown on the Court's Order to Temporarily Halt Construction of Unlawful ICE Detention Facility in Washington County Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) immediately pausing any construction or retr  more

The ASAM Weekly for March 10, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 10, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly The total consumption model (TCM) is a theory proposing that the prevalence of problematic behavior follows closely with that of population-level behavior, driven by social network effects and exogenous influences. This model of collectivity has been demonstrated in alcohol consumption,  more

University of Mississippi: Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word
OXFORD, Mississippi, March 12 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word Janisse Ray to deliver keynote lecture; sessions also include Children's Book Festival * Stories can change the world, and the nation's leading and emerging authors, poets, scholars and publishers will gather this spring for discussion of those stories at the annual Oxford Conference for the Book. The 32nd conference, organized  more

USD's Erin Lehmann Publishes Book on How Leaders Can Promote Educator Wellness
VERMILLION, South Dakota, March 12 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * USD's Erin Lehmann Publishes Book on How Leaders Can Promote Educator Wellness Erin Lehmann, Ed.D. '15, '09, '01, '00, associate professor in the Division of Educational Leadership at the University of South Dakota, has published a book titled "Leading Educator Wellness: 6 Critical Actions to Support All Staff." * Lehmann co-authored the book with her colleague, Bill Barnes, superintendent  more

Utah A.G. Brown to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing the Live Entertainment Industry
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Derek Brown to continue case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed that Utah will continue to pursue litigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly despite the settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. Utah is part of a bipartisan coali  more

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Visit Kent, Queen Anne's to Highlight Federal Investments Secured for Local Communities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Visit Kent, Queen Anne's to Highlight Federal Investments Secured for Local Communities * On Friday, February 27, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) visited Kent and Queen Anne's Counties to highlight two investments they worked to secure, totaling over $1 million for local public safety and community resource initiatives. This funding is p  more

Van Hollen, Kaine, Schatz, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Kaine, Schatz, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) were joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers   more

Van Hollen, McClain Delaney Visit Hood College, Highlight $2.5 Million in Federal Funding Secured to Bolster Biotech Research & Job Training Program
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, McClain Delaney Visit Hood College, Highlight $2.5 Million in Federal Funding Secured to Bolster Biotech Research & Job Training Program * Last Monday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (both D-Md.) visited Hood College to highlight $2.5 million in fiscal year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending they, along with U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks   more

Voting Rights Advocates Propose Actions to Strengthen Fair Redistricting in Maryland's Prince George's County
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Voting Rights Advocates Propose Actions to Strengthen Fair Redistricting in Maryland's Prince George's County * Proposal would create a more independent redistricting commission, protect communities and prevent future redistricting conflicts WASHINGTON -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) submitted a proposal this week to the Prince George's County Charter Review Commi  more

Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilit  more

Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilities  more