Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
AGA Announces Retirement of CEO Tom Serena
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 28 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news:
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AGA announces retirement of CEO Tom Serena
Over 30 years with AGA, he was committed to financial stewardship, strategic growth, and a belief that AGA should shape the future of digestive health.
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AGA has announced that CEO Thomas J. Serena will retire effective Dec. 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished career that spans three decades of service to the organization and the gastroente
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American Society of Addiction Medicine Posts Guest Editorial - When Craving Predicts the Use of Methamphetamine: Lessons From the ADAPT-2 Trial
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following commentary by Manish K. Jha, Udi Ghitza and Madhukar H. Trivedi:
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Guest Editorial - When Craving Predicts the Use of Methamphetamine: Lessons From the ADAPT-2 Trial
When Craving Predicts the Use of Methamphetamine: Lessons From the ADAPT-2 Trial
By Manish K. Jha, MBBS; Udi Ghitza, PhD; and Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD
Methamphetamine use disorder remains a significant publ
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Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and Identifies Optimization Opportunities in Coordination with FRA
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and Identifies Optimization Opportunities in Coordination with FRA
Continued success relies on close collaboration among Amtrak, FRA, Maryland, and other partners including the City of Baltimore and Baltimore Gas & Electric
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BALTIMORE - Rail passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, D.C.
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ASAM Calls for Medicaid Policies that Recognize Recovery Is Work
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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ASAM Calls for Medicaid Policies that Recognize Recovery Is Work
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On July 27, 2026, ASAM submitted comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing Medicaid community engagement/work reporting requirements.
While ASAM emph
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
States r
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) opposing its proposed rule to unlawfully bypass the review of natural gas pipeline projects that would likely rais
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging the agency to halt its proposed rule amending its regulations implementing the National En
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of attorneys general today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) arguing that a proposed rule to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging it to refrain from moving forward with its proposed
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Bowie State University Launches Maryland's First Ph.D. in Nursing Education
BOWIE, Maryland, July 28 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State University Launches Maryland's First Ph.D. in Nursing Education
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Bowie State University has launched Maryland's first Ph.D. in Nursing Education, a historic milestone designed to help address the nationwide shortage of nursing faculty. The inaugural cohort will be welcomed in fall 2026.
"This marks a pivotal moment for Bowie State University and for nursing education nationwide," said Dr
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CMS Medicaid Fraud War Room Stops More Than $203 Million in Improper Payments During First 88 Days
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Medicaid Fraud War Room Stops More Than $203 Million in Improper Payments During First 88 Days
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that enforcement efforts from its Medicaid Fraud War Room (MFWR) stopped more than $203 million in potentially improper Medicaid payments in just under 90 days, highlig
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Conducts Oversight at Dilley Family Detention Facility in Texas, Raises Alarm Over ICE Secrecy
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Conducts Oversight at Dilley Family Detention Facility in Texas, Raises Alarm Over ICE Secrecy
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Dilley, Texas -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California's 29th Congressional District, conducted a Congressional oversight visit of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas with her colleagues, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congresswoman Yassam
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Dr. Joshua Michael, Dr. James Bell Elected to Lead Md. State Board of Education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- The Maryland State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joshua Michael, Dr. James Bell Elected to Lead State Board of Education
The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to re-elect Dr. Joshua L. Michael as President and elect Dr. James C. Bell as Vice President for the 2026-2027 term.
Dr. Michael and Dr. Bell were appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore. During Dr. Michael's two years as President, the Board has
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FDA Issues Guidance on Cancer Trial Washout Periods, Medications
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance recommending how sponsors, institutional review boards and clinical investigators should use washout periods and concomitant medication exclusions in cancer clinical trials.
The guidance, "Cancer Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria: Washout Periods and Concomitant Medications," applies to trials of investigational drugs regulated by the Center for Drug Evaluatio
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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 28 (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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FirstEnergy Reports Strong 2nd Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy
AKRON, Ohio, July 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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FirstEnergy Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy
Reports second quarter 2026 GAAP and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.50 per share
Year-to-date GAAP earnings of $1.20 per share and Core Earnings of $1.22 per share
Reaffirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share
Reaffirms Core Earnings compound annual growth nea
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Following America First Legal Lawsuit, Trump Administration Announces Federal Enforcement Action Against Maryland School District for Secretly "Transitioning" a Student Behind Parents' Backs
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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Following America First Legal Lawsuit, Trump Administration Announces Federal Enforcement Action Against Maryland School District for Secretly "Transitioning" a Student Behind Parents' Backs
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Earlier this month, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, filed a federal lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) i
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FRCE Conducts First On-Site HH-60W Jolly Green II Repair
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 28 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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FRCE conducts first on-site HH-60W Jolly Green II repair
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.-- An unplanned repair on an Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter is providing Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) with the opportunity to refine its HH-60W maintenance skills before the depot begins planned maintenance on the aircraft platform later this year.
While FRCE is slated
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Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty in Possession of Shotgun on U.S. Capitol Grounds
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty in Possession of Shotgun on U.S. Capitol Grounds
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WASHINGTON - Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with his possession of a loaded 12-gauge shotgun on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building as well as possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Prince George's County and Washington County District Courts
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Prince George's County and Washington County District Courts
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Daniel Kyungmin Kim, Julia Simone Gagne Rupert, Jessica Lowell Garth, William Carl Isler, II to Prince George's County District Court, and Travis William Poole and Mikhaila Miriam Eugenia Mc Nicolls to Washingto
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Johns Hopkins: Latest Global Immunization Coverage Estimates Illustrate Gaps in Vaccine Access
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Latest Global Immunization Coverage Estimates Illustrate Gaps in Vaccine Access
By Victoria Willens
According to recently released WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC), global vaccination coverage remained largely unchanged in 2025, leaving millions of children vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. Nearly 116 million infants (90%
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Johns Hopkins: Shaun Truelove, Andrea Carcelen Named as New IVAC Leadership
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Shaun Truelove, Andrea Carcelen Named as New IVAC Leadership
Congratulations to Shaun Truelove, PhD, MPH, who will be the next Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center, and to Andrea Carcelen, PhD, MPH, who will serve as Deputy Director. As of August 1, 2026, Drs. Truelove and Carcelen will take over IVAC's leadership from Dr. William Moss, w
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LIDL U.S. Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies With Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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LIDL US Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs
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Company Announcement Date: July 24, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language pac
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Maryland Congressional Delegation members - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD)< and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03),
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
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Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Co
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman April McClain Delaney joins Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Highlights Homeless Solutions Partnership, Economic Development During Day Trips: Community Connections Visit to Baltimore
LANHAM, Maryland, July 29 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release:
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Highlights Homeless Solutions Partnership, Economic Development During Day Trips: Community Connections Visit to Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today met with Baltimore City leaders to discuss economic development and homeless solutions,
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Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case joined by At
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that would unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects, and likely rai
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Anne Arundel County's Forked Creek Yacht Club Certified as State Clean Marina
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 29 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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Anne Arundel County's Forked Creek Yacht Club Certified as Maryland Clean Marina
Facility's efforts improve local water quality and help restore the Chesapeake Bay
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified Forked Creek Yacht Club in Severna Park as the newest Maryland Clean Marina Partner.
The department awards this designation to marine facilities that comply w
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Md. State Education Dept.: State MCAP Scores Reach Five-Year High in English Language Arts and Mathematics
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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State MCAP Scores Reach Five-Year High in English Language Arts and Mathematics
Final MCAP administration for grades 3-8 shows continued rise in student performance for the 2025-26 school year.
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Results from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for the 2025 26 school year reached a five-year high as the state prepares to transition to a new te
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
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Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia.
The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, h
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National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites.
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Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte
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Nutter Represents Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Brean Capital in Columbia Financial's $1.7 Billion Subscription and Firm Commitment Offering
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nutter Represents Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Brean Capital in Columbia Financial's $1.7 Billion Subscription and Firm Commitment Offering
Nutter served as legal counsel to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), A Stifel Company, as agent and lead-left bookrunner, Piper Sandler & Co., as co-book running manager, and Brean Capital LLC, as co-manager, in connection with the $1.7 billion s
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Petition Demands New Jersey Enforce Horseshoe Crab Harvest Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Petition Demands New Jersey Enforce Horseshoe Crab Harvest Moratorium
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CAPE MAY, N.J.-The Center for Biological Diversity and allies today petitioned a New Jersey agency to issue a declaratory ruling on a biomedical company's persistent violation of the state's moratorium on harvesting, killing and injuring horseshoe crabs.
"On paper, New Jersey is one of the best state p
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Renaissance and Discovery Education Announce Partnership to Advance Instructional Coherence and Unified Assessment Insights
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
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Renaissance and Discovery Education Announce Partnership to Advance Instructional Coherence and Unified Assessment Insights
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Collaboration brings Discovery Education Science Techbook assessment content into Renaissance, helping districts connect curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
BLOOMINGTON, MN, and CHARLOTTE, NC (July 28, 202
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Reps. McClain Delaney & Obernolte, Led Bipartisan Letter to the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Federal Communications Commission Requesting Update on U.S. Strategy for the World Radio Conference 2027
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Reps. McClain Delaney & Obernolte, Led Bipartisan Letter to the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Federal Communications Commission Requesting Update on U.S. Strategy for the World Radio Conference 2027
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Last week, Representatives April McClain Delaney (MD-06) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led a bipartisan letter, joined by 17 House colleagues, requesting that the Department of
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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TEDCO Supports SyndexAI Through Concept Capital Program
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 29 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Supports SyndexAI Through Concept Capital Program
Early-stage company creating predictive intelligence platform to bring real-time intelligence to companies
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced recently providing $25,000 in Concept Capital support for SyndexAI by TANTV.
"Bringing together media and technology veterans from across
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TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo Announces "The Resilient Founder" Fireside Discussion
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 29 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo Announces "The Resilient Founder" Fireside Discussion
Discussion will feature Jack Miner, chief investment officer, and Jerry Colonna, author and CEO
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a new session taking place at the upcoming Entrepreneur Expo this October. The session, titled "The Resilient Founder," will
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UMGC Alumnus Develops AI-Powered Firefighter Training Tool
ADELPHI, Maryland, July 28 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC Alumnus Develops AI-Powered Firefighter Training Tool
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What began as a study aid now supports firefighters nationwide
Dan Fernandez '11 developed Fire Ground Sim to help firefighters prepare for promotion exams and command-level responsibilities.
It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, and for Dan Fernandez '11, that has certainly been true as he has navigated his car
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Utah Gov. Cox Schedule: July 27 - August 1, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 27 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: July 27 - August 1, 2026
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**The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**
Monday, July 27
No public meetings
Tuesday, July 28
10:15 a.m. Interview Third District Juvenile Court candidates
Location: Formal Office, Utah State Capitol
12:45 p.m. Speak at KPMG's 9th Annual Tech and Innovation Sy
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Virginia Tech: Pet Pig Hogs the Family Couch Again Thanks to Treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pet pig hogs the family couch again thanks to treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
By Kevin Myatt
Halloween brought a horror story for Elmer the pig.
Elmer typically splits his time between free ranging in the yard with two canine housemates and holding down his favorite spot on the living room couch, where he stretches out the full length of the cushions most days.
But last fall, Alyce McAllister and he
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
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A proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers' energy bills, increase air pollution, and worsen climate change, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of atto
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WA leads SCOTUS brief supporting responsible and informed hazardous waste disposal
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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WA leads SCOTUS brief supporting responsible and informed hazardous waste disposal
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Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition of 11 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed today before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste.
The case, Department of th
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Wildlife Society Issues Commentary: Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Draft Farm Bill
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 28 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by leadership institute coordinator Laura Bies:
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Senate Agriculture Committee releases draft Farm Bill
With the release of a draft Senate bill, a new Farm Bill is one step closer--but still faces substantial hurdles
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released a 900-page draft Farm Bill, entitled the Agricultural Ac
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Wildlife Society: Researchers Project Extensive Habitat Loss for Rare Florida Dragonfly
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 28 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Researchers project extensive habitat loss for rare Florida dragonfly
Say's spiketails prefer small streams that are disappearing due to development
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A rare dragonfly found only in Florida and Georgia will likely lose much of its habitat in the coming decades if the pace of development continues.
"It's a good flagship species for the longleaf pine ecosystem," said Ma
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