Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
12 Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright US Student Grants for 2026-27
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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12 Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright US Student Grants for 2026-27
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12 Villanova University students and alumni have been selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2026-27 academic year, one of the most prestigious international academic exchange opportunities awarded by the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. In addi
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A Year of Excellence: Celebrating UBalt Law's 2025-26 Faculty and Staff
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 15 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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A Year of Excellence: Celebrating UBalt Law's 2025-26 Faculty and Staff
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The accomplishments of UBalt Law faculty and staff are recognized beyond campus.
The University of Baltimore School of Law is proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of its faculty and staff this year. From nationally recognized scholarship to community impact awards, the 2025-26 academic year brought an abundance o
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AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition won a final victory Monday in their lawsuit challenging the federal government's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects when the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed the Trump administration's appeal.
"Wind energy
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistan
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Army launches tranche II of Strategic Capital Initiatives focused on energy resilience
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army launches tranche II of Strategic Capital Initiatives focused on energy resilience
The U.S. Army is advancing the second tranche of its Strategic Capital Initiative, issuing a major request for proposals aimed at securing resilient, independent power for key installations.
This phase of the initiative, centered on Pillar 1: Energy Resilience and Dominance, invites private-sector partners to develop, finance
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Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 16 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
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Hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of preventable death in both civilian trauma and battlefield settings. Standard vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, can mask significant blood loss until it is too late to act. Dr. Victor Convertino, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Medicine
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Ascension Saint Agnes Connects Talent with Opportunity Through "Spring Into Careers" and "Thrive" Events
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Agnes Connects Talent with Opportunity Through "Spring Into Careers" and "Thrive" Events
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More than 300 associates and community members participated in Career Day activities during two successful workforce development events at Ascension Saint Agnes on May 29.
The Spring Into Careers Community Hiring Event attracted 219 job seekers from
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At Hearing, Judiciary Democrats Expose Corrupt Trump Antitrust Deals Driving Media Consolidation and Higher Prices for Sports Fans
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Judiciary Democrats Expose Corrupt Trump Antitrust Deals Driving Media Consolidation and Higher Prices for Sports Fans
MAGA Lobbying, Politicized Enforcement, and Media Mega-Mergers Leave Consumers Paying More for Less
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about adolescents who have rec
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Baltimore Ravens, University of Maryland Medical System and Shock Trauma Convene Violence Prevention Summit, Building on the City's Historic Progress
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- The University of Maryland Medical System and Shock Trauma Center issued the following news release:
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Baltimore Ravens, University of Maryland Medical System and Shock Trauma Convene Violence Prevention Summit, Building on the City's Historic Progress
As Baltimore continues to experience historic declines in violent crime, hundreds of the city's top leaders from across healthcare, public safety, government, philanthropy and grassroots community organizatio
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Catherine P. Bradshaw Named Dean of Johns Hopkins School of Education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Catherine P. Bradshaw named dean of Johns Hopkins School of Education
Nationally recognized scholar of school safety, bullying prevention, and student mental health returns to Johns Hopkins to lead one of the nation's top education schools
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Catherine P. Bradshaw--a distinguished administrator, experienced leader of intervention programs, and nationally recognized researcher on youth violence preventio
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Congressman Harris Applauds USDA Disaster Declaration for Maryland Following April Freeze
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Harris Applauds USDA Disaster Declaration for Maryland Following April Freeze
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins for approving a Secretarial Disaster Dec
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration's Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting
DOVER, Delaware, June 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration's ban on offshore wind permitting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 18 attorneys general yesterday celebrated the dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of their victory in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects.
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Experienced Banking Professional Joins Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Experienced banking professional joins Pinnacle Financial Partners
Mobile area team expands as firm grows in coastal Alabama
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MOBILE, Ala. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus, has named Chad Newton as senior vice president and office leader for the Daphn
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Federal Register: NIH Issues Information Collection Notice on Extramural Harassment Web Form
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following information collection:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Reg
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Food and Water Watch: Advocates, Residents Packed Hearing to Support 2-Year Data Center Moratorium in Montgomery County, MD
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Advocates, Residents Packed Hearing to Support 2-Year Data Center Moratorium in Montgomery County, MD
Residents fear County Council could move forward with new zoning changes that would allow data centers in the county without a legislative moratorium
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Montgomery County, MD -- Today, a packed room of residents along with advocates urged the Montgomery County Council to pass a 2-year da
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FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRESENT EXTENSIVE SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250
NEW YORK, June 16 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRESENT EXTENSIVE SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250
America's Most Patriotic News Brand Will Feature Live America 250-Themed Daytime and Primetime Broadcasts from the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential Library from June 24 th -July 5 th
FNC's Bret Baier, Harris
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Gov. Wes Moore Delivers Major Win For Maryland Farmers, Announces USDA Disaster Declaration After Spring Freeze
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 16 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Gov. Wes Moore Delivers Major Win For Maryland Farmers, Announces USDA Disaster Declaration After Spring Freeze
Yesterday, Governor Wes Moore announced a major win for Maryland's farmers: the approval of a USDA Secretarial Disaster Declaration following an April freeze that caused millions in losses for farmers across the state.
"When Maryland's farmers got hit hard in April, Governor Moore respond
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Secretary Marco Rubio on Threats from Ebola & Hantavirus Due to Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid & WHO Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Secretary Marco Rubio on Threats from Ebola & Hantavirus Due to Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid & WHO Withdrawal
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the impacts that President Trump's cuts to foreign aid and withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) have had on the
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Secretary Marco Rubio on Threats from Ebola & Hantavirus Due to Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid & WHO Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Secretary Marco Rubio on Threats from Ebola & Hantavirus Due to Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid & WHO Withdrawal
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the impacts that President Trump's cuts to foreign aid and withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) have had on the United States' abi
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HHS FDA Creates Class II Category for Machine Learning Radiology Software
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has classified radiological machine learning-based quantitative imaging software with predetermined change control plans as a Class II medical device category.
The software-only devices use machine learning algorithms to analyze radiological images and produce quantitative imaging outputs. According to FDA, the systems can perform functions including image view selection, segmentation an
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HHS FDA Establishes Class II Category for Ingestible Gastrointestinal Blood Detection Capsule
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has established a Class II regulatory classification for ingestible gastrointestinal blood detection capsules, creating a pathway for devices that detect blood within the digestive tract to enter the market under special controls rather than the more stringent Class III framework.
FDA said the device is a prescription-only capsule that uses spectrophotometry, or light absorption technolo
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Expands Investigation Into Apple and Google for Enabling DOJ Efforts to Shut Down Apps for Reporting on ICE Activity
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Expands Investigation into Apple and Google for Enabling DOJ Efforts to Shut Down Apps for Reporting on ICE Activity
After Pressing DOJ for Answers, Raskin Probes Tech Giants' Role in Removing Apps That Enable American Citizens to Exercise First Amendment Rights by Reporting on Government Activity
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Today, Rep.
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Launches Investigation Into Kash Patel's Misuse of FBI Funds for Unlawful Bonus Payments to Inner Circle
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Launches Investigation Into Kash Patel's Misuse of FBI Funds for Unlawful Bonus Payments to Inner Circle
New Information Obtained by Judiciary Democrats Shows Patel Directed Over $1 Million in Unsanctioned Payments to "Payback Squad" of MAGA Agents and Members of Personal Security Detail
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Today, Rep. Jamie Ras
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Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company 'World Changing Idea'
LAUREL, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company 'World Changing Idea'
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An augmented-reality-enabled medical guidance system developed at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been recognized by Fast Company as a "World Changing Idea" for its potential to improve trauma care where advanced me
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Littler Issues Commentary: July is the New January - 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist:
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July is the New January - 2026
Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new Ja
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 163,975-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Raleigh Anchored by Marquee Cinemas and Kroger
ENCINO, California, June 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 163,975-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Raleigh Anchored by Marquee Cinemas and Kroger
RALEIGH, N.C. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Wakefield Commons, a four-building, 163,975-square-foot shopping
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti
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Md. A.G. Brown: Baltimore Man Sentenced to Jail and Ordered to Pay Over $68,000 in Restitution to the State for Cigarette Smuggling Tax Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Baltimore Man Sentenced to Jail and Ordered to Pay Over $68,000 in Restitution to the State for Cigarette Smuggling Tax Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Saad Al Qutaibi, 40, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to illegally import untaxed cigarettes into the state and evade Maryland's ciga
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses to hold press conference to protest maternal health cuts at D.C.'s largest hospital
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses to hold press conference to protest maternal health cuts at D.C.'s largest hospital
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Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington will hold a press conference and protest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to highlight critical community and patient safety concerns about management's planned cuts to postpartu
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Microbiome pioneer Jacques Ravel named 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Microbiome pioneer Jacques Ravel named 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate
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The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) in the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at Penn State has selected Jacques Ravel, professor of microbiology and immunology and director of the Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation (CAMRI), Institute for Genome Sciences, at the University of Maryland School of M
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MISAM Comments on Legislation Allowing Opioid Settlement Dollars to Fund Ibogaine Research
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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MISAM Comments on Legislation Allowing Opioid Settlement Dollars to Fund Ibogaine Research
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On June 12, the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) sent a letter to members of the House Rules Committee commenting on HB 6020. This proposed legislation would expand research into ibogaine using opioid settlement funds.
In the letter, MISAM clarifi
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National Rural Health Association Joins Nurse-Forward Lawsuit Against the Department of Education's Definition of "Professional Degree" Programs
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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National Rural Health Association Joins Nurse-Forward Lawsuit Against the Department of Education's Definition of "Professional Degree" Programs
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The American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), th
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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 16 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
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Hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of preventable death in both civilian trauma and battlefield settings. Standard vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, can mask significant blood loss until it is too late to act. Dr. Victor Convertino, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of
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NewsNation Launches "Spirit of America" Road Trip for America's 250th Birthday
IRVING, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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NewsNation Launches "Spirit of America" Road Trip for America's 250th Birthday
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Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin Reports from Communities Across America Ahead of July 4 th
Multiplatform Series to be Made Available on NewsNation's Website and the Connected TV Apps of Nexstar's Local Television Stations Across the Country
CHICAGO, IL (Jun
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NNU report finds a majority of nurses experienced workplace violence in the past year
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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NNU report finds a majority of nurses experienced workplace violence in the past year
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Health care workers have been experiencing a surge in workplace violence rates nationally since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, building on already rising rates in previous years. A nationwide survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union and professional
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
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NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, int
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Open for Public Comment: AGA/AASLD Joint Guideline on the Management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 12 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases:
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Open for public comment: AGA/AASLD joint guideline on the management of primary biliary cholangitis
Submit your feedback by July 13.
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The draft AGA/AASLD Clinical Practice Guideline on primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is now open for public comment.
Developed jointly by AGA and AASLD, this guideline is scheduled for pub
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Pamir Alpay Appointed UConn's Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs
STORRS, Connecticut, June 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by President Radenka Maric on the appointment of Pamir Alpay as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs:
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Dear Colleagues and Students:
I have decided to appoint Pamir Alpay to the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective today.
As you know, Pamir has served in this role on an interim basis since October 2025. Having had the opportunity
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Raskin, Ross, Khanna Demand Answers on Secretive BOP Policy Change Following Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Raskin, Ross, Khanna Demand Answers on Secretive BOP Policy Change Following Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer
The new letter comes after probe from lawmakers on Maxwell's transfer to 'Club Fed'
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Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) demanded answe
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Regional Artists Featured in UMGC Biennial Art Exhibition
ADELPHI, Maryland, June 16 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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Regional Artists Featured in UMGC Biennial Art Exhibition
Juried show highlights emerging and established artists
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The 6th Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition (BMRE), on display at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Arts Program Gallery, features original works by artists from Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Juror Preston Sampson, a national
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Rep. McClain Delaney, Maryland Delegation Successfully Advocate for Disaster Relief for Maryland Farmers
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McClain Delaney, Maryland Delegation Successfully Advocate for Disaster Relief for Maryland Farmers
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WASHINGTON, DC-Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a Secretarial Disaster Designation for Maryland (link is external) in response to the crop damage from the April 21, 2026 freeze and frost ev
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Sen. Hoyer, Maryland Delegation Issue Statement on Approval of Disaster Designation for Maryland Counties Impacted by April Freeze
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement with the Maryland Congressional delegation:
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Maryland Delegation Statement on Approval of Disaster Designation for Maryland Counties Impacted by April Freeze
Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation - Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn
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Sen. Van Hollen, Maryland Delegation Issue Statement on Approval of Disaster Designation for Maryland Counties Impacted by April Freeze
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following statement with the Maryland Congressional delegation:
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Maryland Delegation Statement on Approval of Disaster Designation for Maryland Counties Impacted by April Freeze
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Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and John
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Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on Daikin's $8.5 Million Civil Penalty and Compliance Monitor for Failure to Timely Report Fire Hazard
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on June 16, 2026:
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Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on Daikin's $8.5 Million Civil Penalty and Compliance Monitor for Failure to Timely Report Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. has agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty and implement signi
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Synovus, Pinnacle Welcome Tabitha Dobbs to Growing South Carolina Team
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Synovus, Pinnacle welcome Tabitha Dobbs to growing South Carolina team
Synovus, which recently merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, has added banking veteran Tabitha Dobbs to its Midlands, South Carolina team.
Dobbs brings more than 25 years of banking experience as an off
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U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General Returns Over $512M in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims to U.S. Treasury
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General Returns Over $512M in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims to U.S. Treasury
Second major recovery from Maryland brings total fraudulent CARES Act funds returned to over $1 billion
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and its Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced the successful return of approximat
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UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor's Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 17 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor's Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
New programs reflect a commitment to ethically advancing AI technology and preparing students to address its societal impact
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The University of Maryland will launch two new undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence (AI), including one of the nation's first interdisciplinary majors focused on the impact
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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health issued the following news release:
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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
The Emergency Department at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) at Cambridge has earned accreditation as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). This achievement follows previous GEDA accredi
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Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis
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Van Hollen Joins Merkley, Murkowski in Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Joins Merkley, Murkowski in Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and their colleagues to demand the National Science Foundation (NSF) halt its plans to dismantle the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a complex system of 900 ocean monitoring
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Virginia Military Institute: Cadet Researches Protein Supplement Use
LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Cadet Researches Protein Supplement Use
The National Institutes of Health reported protein supplement use (PSU) is widespread among U.S. college students. Aurora Abramov '27, an English major at Virginia Military Institute, observed that military college students are a unique group within the college population, and have received little attention in literature that addresses PSU. Consequently, she cho
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W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of U.S.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States
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The following excerpt is from a story that originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
In July 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. At William & Mary, we have been reflecting on our university's role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year.
William &
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