Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
AFGE and NFFE Ask District Court to Block DoD from Gutting Union Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE and NFFE Ask District Court to Block DoD from Gutting Union Agreements
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Unions file motion for preliminary injunction to stop Secretary Hegseth's direction that DoD immediately terminate hundreds of collective bargaining agreements across the country
WASHINGTON - More than 20 union affiliates of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFG
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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Amentum's Role in Venezuelan Earthquake Relief
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, July 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum's Role in Venezuelan Earthquake Relief
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A Strategic Location and Decades of Expertise Enables Rapid Humanitarian Response
When twin earthquakes hit Venezuela's Caribbean coast last month, Amentum's Forward Operating Location Base Operating Support (FOLBOS) team in Curacao sprang into action, playing a central role in the re
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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CAIR Maryland Coalition Partners Challenge Rep. Mfume's Vote on Additional Military Aid to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CAIR Maryland Coalition Partners Challenge Rep. Mfume's Vote on Additional Military Aid to Israel
Coalition Letter Calls on Maryland Congressman to Reconcile Legacy of Civil Rights Leadership with Support for Additional Military Aid to Israel
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Earlier today, a coalition of Maryland advocacy organizations including Peace Action Maryland, Peace Action Baltimore, IfNotNow
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m.
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National Nurses United (NNU) President Jamie Brown, RN, will testify at the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) shadow hearing, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All," on Wednesday, July 22. NNU is the largest union of registered nurses, who see everyday how people cannot access
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Congressman Mfume's Remarks at DOGE Subcommittee Hearing on American History and the Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mfume's Remarks at DOGE Subcommittee Hearing on American History and the Smithsonian
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rep. Kweisi Mfume spoke out against the Trump administration's attacks on Black history and on the Smithsonian Institution during a hearing on the House Oversight Committee's DOGE Subcommittee.
In 2026, Congressman Mfume has consistently pushed back on the Trump
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Consumer Federation of America, The National Consumers League, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation opposing the confirmation of Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions to serve as commissione
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
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Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829
Washington, DC - The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation opposing the con
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Custom 250th Smoker Craft, Inc. Boats Propel the Great American Expedition on the Potomac
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Custom 250th Smoker Craft, Inc. Boats Propel the Great American Expedition on the Potomac
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A piece of Indiana helped carry America's 250th anniversary celebration onto the Potomac River.
On Monday, July 13, Smoker Craft, Inc. hosted two Great American Expedition journeys in Washington, D.C., and Maryland as part of the Department of the Interior's Freed
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DCMA team supports NASA's largest airborne lab
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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DCMA team supports NASA's largest airborne lab
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The Defense Contract Management Agency's Aircraft Integrated Maintenance and Operations North Texas quality assurance team recently completed quality surveillance support for a unique NASA aircraft modification project, helping return the agency's Boeing 777 flying laboratory to operational status.
"This was the first time the DCMA
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FDA Human Foods Program Issues Warning Letter to Mineral BioSciences
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Mineral BioSciences LLC from its Human Foods Program:
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Recipient: Mr. Luke C. Blotsky, CEO, Mineral BioSciences, LLC, 4050 S Sarival Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338-3233, United States
Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States
WARNING LETTER
CMS #724745
Dear Mr. Blotsky:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing
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Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal
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Nestled in the foothills of the world's tallest mountains, the Namobuddha Municipality of Nepal relies on water from natural springs and mountain snowpack diminished by climate change. Another threat to the water supply comes from the communities themselves. A lack of well-maintained wastewater treatment systems means raw sewa
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From Mentorship to Cybersecurity Manuscript
ADELPHI, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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From Mentorship to Cybersecurity Manuscript
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How a learner-faculty connection became a professional partnership
Navy veteran and cybersecurity professional Chris Haller '17, '20, encourages learners to reach out to potential mentors.
In October 2018, Jesse Varsalone, collegiate associate professor of cybersecurity at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), led a Capture the Flag
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Frostburg State University Partners With University of Maryland School of Pharmacy to Create Accelerated PharmD Pathway
FROSTBURG, Maryland, July 22 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Partners with University of Maryland School of Pharmacy to Create Accelerated PharmD Pathway
Frostburg State University (FSU) and the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) have entered into a new partnership that will provide qualified students with an accelerated pathway to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Th
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Hoyer: We Cannot Turn the Clock Back to the Time Before the ADA
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer: We Cannot Turn the Clock Back to the Time Before the ADA
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor ahead of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Sunday, July 26th, 2026. Below are a video and transcription of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks.
"Mr. Speaker, one of the proudest mo
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank,
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Johns Hopkins Police Department Launches PAL Program to Support East Baltimore Students
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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JHPD launches PAL program to support East Baltimore students
At Collington Square Elementary/Middle School, the Johns Hopkins Police Department is stepping up to help students and their families
By Claire Goudreau
Students at Collington Square Elementary/Middle School began to recognize friendly faces from the Johns Hopkins Police Department during the most recent school year. Some met their new favori
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Johns Hopkins: Menopause Care is Falling Short Worldwide, Review Finds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Menopause Care is Falling Short Worldwide, Review Finds
Women face fragmented care, limited treatment options, and persistent inequities in accessing support
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A major new scoping review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women's Health by Center faculty Anna Kalbarczyk and Rosemary Morgan highlights significant gaps in menopause care,
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LWV's Ellen Hobby Among 2026 Nonprofit CFOs of the Year Honorees
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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LWV's Ellen Hobby Among 2026 Nonprofit CFOs of the Year Honorees
The League of Women Voters is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Ellen Hobby has been named the 2026 Nonprofit CFO of the Year for a Mid-Sized Nonprofit, recognizing her exceptional leadership in strengthening the League's financial sustainability and modernizing its operations to support its mission of empowering voters and de
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Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: ICE Must Be Reformed or Abolished
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 17 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address:
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ICE must be Reformed or Abolished
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.
Well, on the morning of July 13th, a Federal Enforcement Removal Operations Officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, fatally shot Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford. Mr. Guerrero was a husband and a father. He was reportedly authorized to work in the United States, and he po
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Maryland Teamsters Launch Strike at Verbal Beginnings
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Maryland Teamsters Launch Strike at Verbal Beginnings
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(ROCKVILLE, Md.) - Workers at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville, represented by Teamsters Local 639, have been forced onto the picket line by their employer's refusal to bargain a fair first collective bargaining agreement. The
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McClain Delaney's Bipartisan SCALE Biology Act Advances Out of House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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McClain Delaney's Bipartisan SCALE Biology Act Advances Out of House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman April McClain Delaney's (D-MD-06) bipartisan Standards and Calibration for American Leadership in Engineering Biology (SCALE Biology) Act advanced this week out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, marking a significant step forw
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a legal victory after the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision granting the motion for summary judgment and requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move fo
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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NRC Accepts Ginna Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application for Review
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for docketing an application from Constellation Energy Generation LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, seeking a subsequent 20-year renewal of the operating license for the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Wayne County, New York, beginning a formal safety and environmental review while inviting public hearing requests.
The application seeks renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-18, which authorizes operation of
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined th
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
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by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership.
Competing against 16 collegiate teams from
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Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines Expand Strategic Collaboration at Farnborough International Air Show
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines Expand Strategic Collaboration at Farnborough International Air Show
Exploratory teaming agreement to accelerate power and propulsion solutions for commercial and military rotorcraft across Europe and global markets
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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today t
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Sikorsky Nomad 100 Completes Initial Flight Test Phase for DARPA's EVADE Program
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Sikorsky Nomad(TM) 100 Completes Initial Flight Test Phase for DARPA's EVADE Program
Nomad UAS is one of several autonomy efforts underway to support customers and warfighters operating in a rapidly evolving battlespace
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 uncrewed aerial sys
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St. Louis nurses rally to demand Saint Louis University Hospital immediately reinstate unjustly terminated nurses
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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St. Louis nurses rally to demand Saint Louis University Hospital immediately reinstate unjustly terminated nurses
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Registered nurses at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH) in St. Louis, Mo., will hold a rally on Wednesday, July 22, to protest SSM Health's termination of two highly skilled and dedicated nurses, Jessica Tulk and Earline Shepard, for participating
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Stars align at UBalt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Stars align at UBalt
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Friends bond over shared passion for law
Long before they accepted student jobs in the Office of Admission, long before they enrolled at The University of Baltimore, long before their families moved to Maryland, Deshanae Clarke and Rihanna Graham were two students at the same high school in Jamaica.
Neither knew they would reconnect in the same major at the same university
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Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom with Elizabeth Gearin
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom with Elizabeth Gearin
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Summer Session: Beyond the Classroom is a summer series highlighting the many ways University of the District of Columbia faculty continue advancing the university's mission beyond the academic year. Through research, professional development, community engagement and preparation for the year ahead, faculty remain actively connected t
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U.S. Army Redstone Test Center Successfully Completes Pacific Shadow Mission, Showcasing the Future of Agile Test Instrumentation
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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U.S. Army Redstone Test Center Successfully Completes Pacific Shadow Mission, Showcasing the Future of Agile Test Instrumentation
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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.-The U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC), a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), recently concluded a highly successful maritime operation in the Pacific, demonstrating the capabilitie
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UBalt's Law, Philosophy and History Program Prepares Undergraduates for a Thriving Career in the Law - and It's Unlike Any Other in Maryland
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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UBalt's Law, Philosophy and History Program Prepares Undergraduates for a Thriving Career in the Law - and It's Unlike Any Other in Maryland
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Meet the criteria, and you can apply for early entry to The University of Baltimore School of Law
What do tomorrow's legal stalwarts-whether it's as a lawyer, an advocate, a public official, or even as a business leader-need in their corner, before they ente
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County: $1M Alumni Gift Expands Graduate Student Success and Inclusive Excellence in Tech
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following news:
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A $1M alumni gift expands graduate student success and inclusive excellence in tech
By: Bobby Lubaszewski '10, M.P.S. '23
In 2022, when Pam Offutt '82, computer science, visited campus 40 years after graduating, she was taken aback by two things: how much the university had changed and how much it had stayed the same.
"While I can still see the bones of what we knew, it is almost unr
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USU, GSN Host 2026 STEM Summer Program
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 21 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU, GSN Host 2026 STEM Summer Program
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One young Achiever responded, "I like to learn new things," when asked why conducting research was their favorite aspect of working on their summer endeavor.
This sums up the curiosity and enthusiasm of all 102 middle schoolers who traveled from across the DC metropolitan area. These students participated in the USU STEM Achievers Program hosted at the
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Virginia Tech: Alumni Give to Expand Veterinary Hospital Where Daughter is Studying
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Alumni give to expand veterinary hospital where daughter is studying
By Kevin Myatt
Many things have changed at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine between the time Myron Bradley '86, DVM '90 and Ann Beaudin DVM '90 graduated and today, as their daughter, Grace Bradley, is entering her third year of studies at the college.
But one thing that remains the same is the physical structure of the Vet
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