Saturday - July 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Architect of the Capitol issued the following public notice on July 1, 2026: * * * 2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information On Friday, July 3, A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST on public television stations (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our country's 250th birthday. New this year, the concert will be on July 3, not  more
A Joint Statement on Martyrs Day: Honoring 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III
BOWIE, Maryland, July 2 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * A Joint Statement on Martyrs Day: Honoring 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III * From the Presidents of Bowie State University and the University of Maryland Martyrs Day calls on Marylanders to reflect on sacrifice and recommit to the unfinished work of justice. In that spirit, our universities honor 1st Lt Richard W. Collins III -a Bowie State student two days after his army commissioning and three days   more
AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P  more
AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands Colorado Footprint with Addition of Elk River Wealth Management
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands Colorado Footprint with Addition of Elk River Wealth Management * AlphaCore Wealth Advisory ("AlphaCore"), an independent wealth advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Elk River Wealth Management ("Elk River"), a seven-person team advising on nearly $1 billion in assets, further expanding its presence in Colorado and enhancing its team in the Cherry C  more
AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH * BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its mi  more
Audit Finds Social Security Administration's Employees Did Not Always Document Reasons for Removing Beneficiaries' Incorrect Death Postings
WOODLAWN, Maryland, July 3 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Audit Finds Social Security Administration's Employees Did Not Always Document Reasons for Removing Beneficiaries' Incorrect Death Postings The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an audit report, Beneficiaries Incorrectly Recorded as Deceased (032311). The audit examined whether SSA employees complied   more
Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention * Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., will hold a one-day strike on Monday, July 6, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient safety and staff retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United  more
Baltimore Saw Fewest Homicides Half Way Through A Year Ever Recorded
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 2 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Baltimore Saw Fewest Homicides Half Way Through A Year Ever Recorded * "Baltimore's Homicide Rate Hit A Record Low In 2025. This Year Is Off To An Even Better Start" ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, it was announced that Baltimore saw the fewest number of homicides ever recorded half way through a year-continuing historic progress seen in the state's largest city. "Alongside Mayor Brandon Scott and State'  more
Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - As the military braces for another summer, new data reveals a concerning trend in the ongoing battle against heat illness, demanding renewed focus from leaders and service members across all branches. "Heat illness rates for recruit trainees will always be higher compa  more
Baylor Announces Largest Fundraising Year in University's History
WACO, Texas, July 3 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Announces Largest Fundraising Year in University's History Topping a record-breaking $244.5 million, gifts support areas across the University, including the Extend the Line scholarship initiative, academic programs, research, Baylor Athletics and more - Baylor University today announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history, with the Baylor Family joining together to give a record-breaking $244.  more
BGE Announces Investment Strategy Focused on Limiting Cost Impacts to Customers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * BGE Announces Investment Strategy Focused on Limiting Cost Impacts to Customers * Filing reflects the minimum investment necessary to safely keep the lights on for customers * New BGE FlexPay proposal would give customers greater control over their energy expenses * Further reductions to system investments would increase outage risks and drive higher co  more
Binghamton University: History in Action - Alumnus Used Research to Bring Nazis to Justice
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * History in action: Alumnus used research to bring Nazis to justice Robert Waite, MA '73, PhD '80, spent 20 years at the DOJ, and today is a research historian at the German Resistance Memorial Center in Berlin By Jennifer Micale On shore in Hamburg, an American seaman was detained by Nazi secret police. In his bag, he carried thousands of anti-Nazi stickers that read "Fascism must die if the worker is to   more
BrickRose Exchange Urges EPA to Withdraw Proposed New Source Review Rule Over Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Bianca Jackson, Founder and CEO of BrickRose Exchange, Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposed New Source Review "Begin Actual Construction" rule pending a thorough cumulative health impact analysis in line with Executive Order 12898. Jackson argues that the rule would undermine community leverage in permitting decisions by allowing construction prior to permit issuance, effectively   more
Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair * Five-Time Teaching Award Winner Takes Leadership Role The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that Dr. Ting Zhang, professor of economics and entrepreneurship, has been appointed Chair of the Faculty, effective July 1, 2026. Zhang, who holds the Harry Y. Wright Chair and serves as associate director of the Jacob France Ins  more
Calendar Year 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule (CMS-1850-P)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Calendar Year 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule (CMS-1850-P) * On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical  more
CMS Acts to Strengthen Care Quality, Cut Drug Costs, and Slash Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Medicare Beneficiaries
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Acts to Strengthen Care Quality, Cut Drug Costs, and Slash Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Medicare Beneficiaries * In a move aimed at reshaping how Medicare pays for certain outpatient care services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule that would revise payment policies and rates for  more
Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Maryland in Baltimore
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Maryland in Baltimore * Editor's Note: Click image to download high-resolution version BALTIMORE -The U.S. Coast Guard concluded maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Maryland on Tuesday in Baltimore. Throughout the event, the Coast Guard worked alongside local, state, and federal partners   more
Congressman Harris Announces $1.15 Million for Gateway Corridor Improvements in Cambridge
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Announces $1.15 Million for Gateway Corridor Improvements in Cambridge * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced that the City of Cambridge has been awarded $1,150,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete final planning and engineering for the Cedar Street Gateway Corridor Multimodal Safety and Resilience Project. The fundin  more
Congressman Harris Announces $5.3 Million FAA Investment in Ocean City Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Announces $5.3 Million FAA Investment in Ocean City Municipal Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris M.D. (MD-01), today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $5,377,500 to the Town of Ocean City for improvements at Ocean City Municipal Airport. The funding will complete the final phase of reconstructing Taxiway A, including 1,650 feet  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399. "The Constitution is crysta  more
Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences * 'He's a firm believer in the University's values' Long-time faculty member Dr. Ronald Castanzo has begun a new role as interim dean for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences. He assumed the deanship on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Christine Spencer at the end of June. Dr. Castanzo is a highly respected educat  more
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Issues Commentary: Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 3 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by partner Bonnie Allyn Barnett and associates Amy L. Waite, Amani B. Khoury and Thayer Elizabeth Ellis: * * * Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) What producers need to know now At a Glance * Laws in pursuit of environmentally sustainable packaging are on the rise. * EPR programs face significant constitutiona  more
Final Blue Crab Stock Assessment Shows Concerning Long-Term Decline
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 2 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Final Blue Crab Stock Assessment Shows Concerning Long-Term Decline * The long-awaited Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock assessment was officially released in June by the Chesapeake Bay Program. The final report, which looked at over 20 years of blue crab data, provides fisheries managers a better understanding of the Bay's blue crab population. Unfortunately, the assessment showed a concerni  more
FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, July 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, July 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. A question-and-answer session will follow. Investors, customers  more
Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Gro  more
Guardians of the Deep: An Inside Look at the Elite Submarine Protection Coast Guard Unit
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Guardians of the Deep: An Inside Look at the Elite Submarine Protection Coast Guard Unit * The Olympic Peninsula is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, known for its extreme elevation changes -the landscape spans a portion of the Washington coastline to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. It is home to the largest temperate rainforest in the continental U.S. and features species of wildlife  more
HBCU Philanthropy Symposium Returns for 16th Year
DOVER, Delaware, July 2 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * HBCU Philanthropy Symposium Returns for 16th Year * For more than a decade, the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium has brought together some of the most influential voices in higher education, philanthropy, business and government to explore strategies that strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities and expand opportunities for students. The 2025 symposium held in Orlando, Florida at The Walt Disney  more
Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Clever Devices, Expanding Its Portfolio of Multi -modal Transport Solutions
TOKYO, Japan, July 3 -- Hitachi Rail, a subsidiary of Hitachi, issued the following news release: * * * Hitachi Rail completes acquisition of Clever Devices, expanding its portfolio of multi -modal transport solutions * Clever Devices , the leading intelligent transportation technology provider, is from today a Hitachi Group Company * With projected 2026 revenues of over $220 m, the deal extends Hitachi Rail's footprint across public mobility while strengthening its North American business   more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Issues Issues Statement at Hearing Entitled 'Sanctuary Policies: Victims' Perspectives'
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Sanctuary Policies: Victims' Perspectives": * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on How Trump Is Undermining Public Safety By Redirecting Law Enforcement to Immigration Crackdown Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommi  more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Issues Issues Statement at Hearing on Protecting Creators in Age of AI
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet hearing on protecting creators in the age of AI and the internet: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Creators in the Age of AI and the Internet Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Ho  more
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the June jobs report: "Last month, President Trump said that 'it's raining jobs,' but the reality is that far too many Americans are seeing their economic opportunities dry up. While our economy saw a modest increase of 57,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rat  more
Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt * Watch the A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS Trailer Here, New Episodes Begin Monday, July 20 at 9PM ET/PT Additional Premieres in July include New Seasons of BODY CAM and 911 DID THE KILLER CALL? (New York, NY) - Today Investigation  more
Johns Hopkins: Foundational Role of U.S. Universities in American Innovation and Discovery
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * The foundational role of U.S. universities in American innovation and discovery In 'Science' commentary, Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels describes how the historical partnership between research universities and the federal government has ensured the nation's scientific preeminence - As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Science has published a commentary by Johns Hop  more
Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Inaugurates Facility to Develop Treatments for Addiction
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Inaugurates New Facility to Develop Treatments for Addiction Jon Kelvey The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) celebrated a major milestone on June 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially inaugurate 34,000 square feet of newly renovated space for the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Located on the fifth floor of th  more
Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization * Supplemental Complaint and Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed in Case Challenging Unlawful Reshaping of Government Targets "Reorganization" of USDA San Francisco - A broad coalition of nationwide labor unions, non-profit organ  more
Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration to Cancel ICE Detention Warehouse in Washington County
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration to Cancel ICE Detention Warehouse in Washington County * WASHINGTON, D.C. \-Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined by U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Kweisi Mfume, Glenn Ivey, Johnny Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth (all D-Md.) in pressing the Trump Administration to c  more
Maryland Man Indicted for Vandalizing Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Man Indicted for Vandalizing Reflecting Pool * WASHINGTON - An indictment was returned today charging David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, for charges related to vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19, 2026, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. "After months of renovations ordered by President Trump to prepare our capital for   more
Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine Issues Letter to House Ways & Means Committee
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 3 (TNSletter) -- The Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following letter to the House Ways and Means Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 26, 2026 The Honorable Aaron Michlewitz Chair House Committee on Ways and Means 24 Beacon St, Rm 243 Boston, MA 02133 Re: MASAM's Support for H. 5127, An Act Relative to Kratom Dear Chair Michlewitz, On behalf of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MASAM), the leading medical  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in   more
Md. A.G. Brown Secures $8.7 Million Judgment Against Lead Paint Inspector for Fraud
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures $8.7 Million Judgment Against Lead Paint Inspector for Fraud Judgment Permanently Bans Green Environmental, LLC Operator from the Industry - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that a Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge has ordered a lead paint inspector to pay $8.7 million and permanently banned him from the industry  more
Md. A.G. Office: Independent Investigations Division Investigating Police-Involved In-Custody Death in Greenbelt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Independent Investigations Division Investigating Police-Involved In-Custody Death in Greenbelt The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a police-involved in-custody death that occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Greenbelt, Maryland. The preliminary investigation revealed that on July 1, 20  more
Md. Housing Dept.: State Announces New Reinvest Baltimore Homeownership Incentives, Awards for Vacancy Reduction
LANHAM, Maryland, July 2 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * State of Maryland Announces New Reinvest Baltimore Homeownership Incentives, Awards for Vacancy Reduction Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced two new homeownership incentives for Baltimore City properties that have been redeveloped using State funding. The incentives, which reduce mortgage rate  more
Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Board of Public Works Approves $1.18 Million for Sports Fields, Recreational Courts, and Playgrounds in Six Maryland Counties
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 2 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $1.18 Million for Sports Fields, Recreational Courts, and Playgrounds in Six Maryland Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Community Parks and Playgrounds programs - The Department of Natural Resources helps Maryland communities access funds for playgrounds, sports facilities, parks, and  more
Minnesota Power Launches Program to Match Customers' Payments on Past-Due Bills
DULUTH, Minnesota, July 3 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power launches program to match customers' payments on past-due bills Minnesota Power is rolling out a new program to help residential customers reduce pastdue balances and get back on track with their electric bills. Called On Track, the new bill assistance option is designed to help eligible residential customers with pastdue balances through monthly bill support and matc  more
NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across Cal  more
OCC Announces Deputy Comptroller for Supervision System and Analytical Support
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Deputy Comptroller for Supervision System and Analytical Support The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the promotion of Jamie Wilds to Deputy Comptroller for Supervision System and Analytical Support (SSAS). In this role, Mr. Wilds will manage the administration, development, and enhancement of  more
OHSU awarded American Heart Association grant to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU awarded American Heart Association grant to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest * A team led by physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University has earned a $1.7 million, four-year award from the American Heart Association to study measures to improve survival of cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest strikes 600,000 times annually in the United States, with barely one out of 10 people  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds to Growing Tampa Bay Team
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- 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: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds to growing Tampa Bay team New hires support clients through Synovus to Pinnacle brand transition - TAMPA, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added two experienced financial professionals in Tampa Bay, furthe  more
Ranking Members Raskin, Scanlon, Jayapal Issue Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump vs. Barbara
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, with Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, and Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement, after the Supreme Court released its decision in Trump vs. Barbara: * * * "The first sentence of the   more
Rep. Ansari Hosts Shadow Hearing on Healthcare Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Hosts Shadow Hearing on Healthcare Affordability * WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari, Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, hosted the Taskforce's second shadow hearing, titled "Patients Over Profits: Lowering Healthcare Costs for All Americans." The hearing featured experts and CPC members discussing proposals to expan  more
Sens. Warren, Reed, Van Hollen Issue Letter to Fed IG
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sens. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, and Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter to the Federal Reserve Inspector General: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable Michael Horowitz Inspector General Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC  more
Social Security I.G.: Audit Finds Errors in Administrative Sanctions and Benefit Withholding Process
WOODLAWN, Maryland, July 3 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Audit Finds Errors in Administrative Sanctions and Benefit Withholding Process The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG)issued an audit report finding SSA made errors in processing administrative sanctions and recovering related overpayments tied to fraud and other sanctionable conduct. Administrative sanct  more
Talen Energy Urges EPA to Revise Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations to Align With Industry Needs and Statutory Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category. Talen  more
TEDCO Awards More Than $753,000 to 2026 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program Awardees
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 2 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Awards More Than $753,000 to 2026 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program Awardees 17 projects were chosen for the 2026 awards - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the 2026 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program ("Makerspace Program") awardees. A total of more than $753,000 in awards will go to 17 projects located across the state.   more
USU President Woodson Marks America's 250th With a Call to Continue the "Experiment"
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 2 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU President Woodson Marks America's 250th With a Call to Continue the "Experiment" * As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Uniformed Services University (USU) President Dr. Jonathan Woodson shared a video message connecting America's founding principles to the ongoing work of military medicine. Woodson framed the milestone as a point on an unfinished journey. He described America's 250th  more
Va. A.G. Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have  more
We're in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27
DALLAS, Texas, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * We're in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27 * HOUSTON, July 2, 2026 - The name of the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is synonymous with excellence in the game of college football, and once again, fans playing EA SPORTS College Football 27's Dynasty Mode will have the chance to win the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Award as   more
Where You Are Is Where We Begin
ADELPHI, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Where You Are Is Where We Begin * History and language, taught where they come alive At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in Asia, the classroom is rarely a classroom. It might be a battlefield site in Okinawa, a Japanese cultural festival, or the street outside a learner's front door. For Michelle Fukuyama, PhD, and Nanako Matsumoto, the real world isn't a supplement to learnin  more
Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc  more