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News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors

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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul  more
AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, AG C  more
AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t  more
AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that st  more
ALSOBROOKS, BARRAGAN INTRODUCE THREE BILLS TO CLOSE GAPS IN DENTAL COVERAGE
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, BARRAGAN INTRODUCE THREE BILLS TO CLOSE GAPS IN DENTAL COVERAGE Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Nanette BarragAn (D-Calif.-44) introduced three bills that will close historical gaps in dental coverage across the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and Medicare. These bills will ensure that children, low-income adults, an  more
ALSOBROOKS, CRAMER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EASE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS FOR TRANSIT
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, CRAMER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EASE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS FOR TRANSIT Today, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) Chairman of the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, introduced the Modal Parity in Permitt  more
Alumni Spotlight: Q And A With James Pollock, J.D. '11
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Q And A With James Pollock, J.D. '11 * Leading Investigations and Enforcement in the Music Industry UBalt Law alumni put their legal e ducation to work in meaningful ways. Class of 2011 graduate, James Pollock, shares how hands-on learning translates into practice-ready advocacy. As Vice President and Counsel for The Recording Industry Association of America, James works in the In  more
Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Proposed Rule (CMS-2452-P)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Proposed Rule (CMS-2452-P) * On July 21, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 71115 of Public Law 119-21, which CMS refers to as the "Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC)  more
American Gastroenterological Association: Startup Spotlight - Lumicell - Illuminating the Future of Surgical Oncology
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news: * * * Startup spotlight: Lumicell - illuminating the future of surgical oncology Learn more about this 2026 AGA Shark Tank participant working to improve real-time cancer detection during surgery. - The problem For surgeons treating solid tumors, one of the greatest challenges is knowing whether all cancer has truly been removed before the operation ends. Despite advances in imaging and   more
Americans for Tax Reform: No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase Three weeks after its unveiling with Elizabeth Warren, no elected or unelected conservative has endorsed Bernie Moreno's $3 trillion tax increase which would impose a 56% all-in rate on Ohio small businesses and kill 1.8 million jobs nationwide. In fact the conservative opposition to the tax hike is broad and deep. Let's review who does support  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, rep  more
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial over  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in dr  more
Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical  more
Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)  more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June,   more
Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections * July 21, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out * In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N  more
Christos Constantinidis: Decoding Working Memory
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Christos Constantinidis: Decoding Working Memory * The day 14-year-old Christos Constantinidis finished reading Asimov's New Guide to Science, he knew he was going to be a scientist. Today, the holder of the Stevenson Chair and associate director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute runs the Constantinidis Lab at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. He studies what's actually happening   more
Congressman Harris Announces Two Telephone Halls Today
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Announces Two Telephone Halls Today * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), will hold two telephone town halls today, reaching 100,000 constituents across Maryland's First District. Congressman Harris' office will dial out to constituents throughout Maryland's First District, from the Eastern Shore to Cecil County, Harford County, and northern Baltimore County.  more
Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Statement on Her Present Vote on the Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Statement on Her Present Vote on the Main Street Capital Access Act * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement after voting present on the Main Street Capital Access Act: " Out of an abundance of caution, I voted "present" last night on the Main Street Capital Access Act in order to recuse myself giv  more
Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 22 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion * As more women globally turn to medications to have abortions, a University of Maryland-led study out today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first medication or procedural abortion caused an increase in mental health medication use. Using records from the Danish health registry, resea  more
Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency * New legislation introduced today by Virginia Senator Mark Warner would require large data centers to publicly report their energy and water usage, emissions, and backup power generation. It would also provide incentives to data centers that operate more efficiently through the LEED certification process, the global  more
DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship From 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals a  more
Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All * July 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Ahead of the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) - a prog  more
Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 22 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars * Allen Chen examines bacteria under a microscope as Colbin Campbell (left) and Steven Denison, Ph.D observe. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22. Eckerd College's campus is a bayside paradise on Florida's west coast. Mars is a giant ball of red dust millions of miles away. Yet these two contrasting locales may have somethin  more
FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share
AKRON, Ohio, July 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excelle  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: "Surveillance Pricing" Litigation and Legislation Are Here - Why Employers Should Care and 5 Steps to Take Today
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 22, 2026: * * * "Surveillance Pricing" Litigation and Legislation Are Here: Why Employers Should Care and 5 Steps to Take Today When a JetBlue customer complained on social media that his ticket price jumped $230 in a single day while he was booking a flight to a funeral, the airline's response raised alarm bells: the company suggested he try clearing his cookies or booking in an incognito window. S  more
FRCSW Welcomes MOH Winner CAPT Royce Williams
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * FRCSW Welcomes MOH Winner CAPT Royce Williams (ret) San Diego--Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) personnel were honored recently to welcome home one of naval aviation's most distinguished heroes, retired CAPT Royce Williams, following his recent recognition with the Congressional Medal of Honor for his extraordinary actions during the Korean War. During the Korean War, when  more
Governor Moore Announces Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Board of Trustees Appoints Johanna Fabian-Marks as Executive Director
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Board of Trustees Appoints Johanna Fabian-Marks as Executive Director * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) Board of Trustees appointed Johanna Fabian-Marks as Executive Director succeeding longtime Executive Director Michele Eberle. Fabian-Marks will lead the agency's continued eff  more
Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners * ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks t  more
Hoyer Statement on FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: "Hardworking civilian federal employees at the Defense Department are no less deserving of an annual raise than their compatriots in uniform. Oftentimes, civ  more
Hoyer: Political Will is the Answer, Not Weakening the Congress of the United States
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Political Will is the Answer, Not Weakening the Congress of the United States * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK), U.S. Representative Tom McClintock (CA-05), and Former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shal  more
HPU Students Conduct Innovative Summer Research with Professors
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Conduct Innovative Summer Research with Professors * Pictured from left observing dark matter in HPU's Culp Planetarium were sophomore physics majors Sencerity Baker and Blake Bird with Dr. Alex Sobotka, assistant professor of physics. HIGH POINT, N.C., July 22, 2026 - High Point University's labs are buzzing this summer with students and faculty collaborating on innovative re  more
Jeffrey Stroup, OSU-CHS Provost, Appointed to National Education Accreditation Advisory Committee
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Jeffrey Stroup, OSU-CHS Provost, Appointed to National Education Accreditation Advisory Committee Appointment brings osteopathic perspective to federal higher education accreditation advisory body - The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) applauds the appointment of Jeffrey S. Stroup, PharmD, to the U.S. Depart  more
Johns Hopkins: 2026 U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2025 Level, Highest Since Declared Eliminated in 2000
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * 2026 U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2025 Level, Highest Since Declared Eliminated in 2000 As of July 21, 2026, there have been 2,295 confirmed cases of measles across the United States, according to data from from the U.S. Measles Tracker, surpassing the 2,289 cases reported in all of 2025. This is the most cases reported in a single year since the disease was declar  more
Justice Dept. Notes Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated March 16, adds 16 members and records one withdrawal. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antit  more
Justice Dept. Notes The Open Group Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris,  more
Justice Dept. Notes Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Oper  more
Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s  more
Kaleidoscope Program 2026 Scholars Selected
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Kaleidoscope Program 2026 Scholars Selected * The ARL Kaleidoscope Program (KP) Task Force has chosen 17 graduate students to participate in the 2026 KP cohort, based on recommendations from the KP Selection Working Group. The Kaleidoscope Program is a two-year commitment designed to strengthen pathways into research libraries and archives and remove barriers for graduate stu  more
Lt. Governor Miller and County Executive Braveboy Announce Development Partners for Bowie State MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development
BOWIE, Maryland, July 21 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Miller and County Executive Braveboy Announce Development Partners for Bowie State MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development * Maryland Department of Transportation, Prince George's County and Bowie State University Unveil Next Steps for Building a Dense, Vibrant Community Centered Around Transit HANOVER, MD (July 21, 2026) - Today Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Prince George's County Ex  more
Maryland Gas Prices Surge to $4.12 as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly and Unpopular War With Iran
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Maryland Gas Prices Surge to $4.12 as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly and Unpopular War With Iran * In response, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steurat Pittman released the following statement: "Donald Trump has the power to end his deadly and costly war with Iran, which continues to claim the lives of U.S. servicemembers and send prices soaring -yet he chooses not to. As a result, Maryland wor  more
Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Bro  more
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important ste  more
Md. Labor Dept.: State Employment Rose by 900 Jobs in June
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 (TNSxrep) -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Maryland employment rose by 900 jobs in June Maryland's unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3 percent - New employment estimates released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June. BLS also revised its preliminary estimates of Maryland employment in May down by 1,100 jobs to a gain of 4,000 jobs. In   more
Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Board of Public Works Approves $1.46 Million for Pickleball Courts, Skate Park, and Land Conservation in Six State Counties
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $1.46 Million for Pickleball Courts, Skate Park, and Land Conservation in Six Maryland Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Rural Legacy programs - The Board of Public Works today approved $1.46 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments for pick  more
Md. Natural Resources Dept.: State Dedicates Wetipquin Creek State Park, Historic Landscape to Become First State Park in Wicomico County
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Maryland Dedicates Wetipquin Creek State Park, Historic Landscape to Become First State Park in Wicomico County The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offered local officials and special guests a preview of Wetipquin Creek State Park on Tuesday, as the state celebrated the acquisition of the 445-acre property that will become Wicomico County's first state park. The Maryland Pa  more
N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2026) - A higher education leader with extensive experience advancing student safety, support, wellbeing and success has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of students at North Carolina Agricultural and Techn  more
Pa. Agriculture Secretary: State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * New State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze At Centre County orchard, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding gathers fruit growers for input to shape longterm support, encouraging Pennsylvanians to shop local. - Port Matilda, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Agricult  more
Pa. State Sen. Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed Into Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for the cosmetology workforce has been signed into law by the governor, a major step in addressing Pennsylvania's ongoing workforce shortages. "With salons and small businesses across Pennsylvania struggling to find enough licensed p  more
Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Elections, Close Major Campaign Finance Loophole as Foreign Ownership of American Corporations Skyrockets
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Elections, Close Major Campaign Finance Loophole as Foreign Ownership of American Corporations Skyrockets * Washington, D.C.-Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation that would crack down on the corrupt influence of foreign money in American elections. As foreign ownership   more
Report: Gas Utilities Wasting Billions on Pipe
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Gas utilities wasting billions on pipe replacement PIRG calls to end local DC policy incentivizing Washington Gas' replacement program - Gas utilities are wasting tens of billions of dollars on pipe replacement programs that are failing to deliver safety improvements. What's more, evidence suggests aggressive replacement programs are themselves a source of safety risk  more
Reps. McBride, Hill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McBride, Hill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, DC -Ahead of the 36th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and French Hill (R-Ark.) introduced the bipartisan Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act, legislation to help small businesses -in Delaware   more
Scientists warn of potential global marine invasive species event linked to idle ships in the Strait of Hormuz
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, July 22 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Scientists warn of potential global marine invasive species event linked to idle ships in the Strait of Hormuz * New analysis says thousands of stranded vessels may unintentionally spread invasive marine life worldwide Woods Hole, Mass. (July 21, 2026) -New research from an international team of 24 marine scientists, led by the University of Maryland C  more
TEDCO Requests Proposals From Qualified Salesforce Consulting Firm
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 23 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Requests Proposals from Qualified Salesforce Consulting Firm Deadline to submit proposals is August 19, 2026 - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the release of a Salesforce Support Services Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP was established to create a collaboration between TEDCO and a qualified Salesforce consulting firm. "TE  more
TEDCO: Healthtech Company Creating Solution to Support and Increase Efficiency for Patients and Clinicians
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 22 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Invests in CurieDx Healthtech company creating solution to support and increase efficiency for patients and clinicians - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 investment into CurieDx. This investment came through the organization's Social Impact Funds, which are dedicated to engaging and investing in economically un  more
USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course * The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) welcomed more than 400 registered mental health professionals to the 2026 Military Mental Health Short Course, held both in person and online in Bethesda, Maryland, June 29 through July 1. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. A  more
Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio  more
VA Approval Opens New Funding Path for UMGC Certification Preparation Courses
ADELPHI, Maryland, July 22 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * VA Approval Opens New Funding Path for UMGC Certification Preparation Courses * Eligible veterans may apply for reimbursement using VA education benefits University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to let eligible veterans use VA education benefits to receive reimbursement for any of five professional certification p  more
Virginia Tech: Interactive 3D Models Expand Veterinary Learning
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Interactive 3D models expand veterinary learning Digital technology helps students explore equine anatomy beyond the classroom. By Chase Parker The University Libraries and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have transformed a collection of horse dental specimens into interactive 3D teaching models that students and anyone interested in equine health can study anytime. Open a cabinet in the   more
WellSpan Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * WellSpan Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS * WellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced the successful completion of its technology migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The migration, one of the fastest and most comprehensive of its kind among health systems in the Mid-Atlantic regio  more