Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a multistate coalition of 22 other states won their lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families f
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ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation that would exempt sc
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ALSOBROOKS ON CNN - RFK JR. IS MAKING AMERICANS SICKER AND POORER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ALSOBROOKS ON CNN - RFK JR. IS MAKING AMERICANS SICKER AND POORER
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss RFK Jr.'s continued lies and how his actions and rhetoric are endangering American families.
"[RFK Jr.] is presently causing harm to Americans. Where we see Cyclospora. People are asking why they're in the emergency rooms. Measles [cases] are a
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
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August 10, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to dismantle decades of federal gun safety protections. Since May 2026, the
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Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here toda
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Earthjustice: Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates
Denver's Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses
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Denver, CO -- A Colorado District Court has dismissed a corporate-backed lawsuit against Denver ordinances aimed at reducing air pollution from buildings and reducing energy bills for owners and tenants. The court agreed with argume
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For UMGC Professor and Author Maurice Hicks, Learning Never Leaves the Case
ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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For UMGC Professor and Author Maurice Hicks, Learning Never Leaves the Case
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A lifelong learner's journey from policing to publishing
Maurice Hicks '96, an adjunct associate professor at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), did not set out to become an author; he just had a lot of stories to share.
In 2023, Fulton Books published Looking for Trouble, Hicks's memoir written in
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FreeState Justice Fights to Restore Federal Enforcement of Workplace Protections for Transgender Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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FreeState Justice Fights to Restore Federal Enforcement of Workplace Protections for Transgender Workers
FreeState Justice filed an appeal today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in FreeState Justice v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, seeking to
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From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle
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Nearly four decades before he picked up an iPhone to direct a documentary about first-generation college students, Tico Wells was trying to navigate his own college experience.
He didn't know what FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was, let alone how to spell it. He'd been turned down by the University of Maryland, H
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From Hong Kong to the Hill: How Marcus Lum Found Purpose Through Service, Study, and the World
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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From Hong Kong to the Hill: How Marcus Lum Found Purpose Through Service, Study, and the World
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Marcus Lum isn't a traditional college student, and that's exactly what gives him a unique perspective.
Born in Hong Kong, Lum immigrated to Maryland as a teenager before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately after high school. Military service led him to North Carolina, where he later worke
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Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Sadler Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific released the following testimony by Brent D. Sadler, senior research fellow of naval warfare and advanced technology at the Heritage Foundation Allison Center for National Security, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
COVID Shocks and Zero-day Chinese Backdoors. The COVID pandemic awakened Ame
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Hoyer Statement After Introducing Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement After Introducing Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after joining Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) to introduce the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which requires a packa
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham,
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Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards
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ANNAPOLIS, MD-Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Health Care Commission, awarded $80 million in grant funding across 41 grantees for the first year of Marylan
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Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards
Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Health Care Commission, awarded $80 million in grant funding across 41 grantees for the first year of Maryland'
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Milan Love Marches to Her Own Rhythm Towards a Future in Education
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Milan Love Marches to Her Own Rhythm Towards a Future in Education
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Four years ago, Milan Love '27 arrived at Bowie State University with two diverse passions: music and a desire to help children learn. Today, the Upper Marlboro, Md. native thrives in both pursuits as an Early Childhood and Special Education major in the College of Education, and as a seasoned trombonist in the university's Symphony
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
Multistate Coalition Warns Deregulating Firearms Rules Will Threaten Public Safety and Hinder Criminal Investigations
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump Administration's rollback of common-sense firearms regulations will end
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NOAA: From Sound to Satellites - Reducing Risks to North Atlantic Right Whales With Advanced Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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From Sound to Satellites: Reducing Risks to North Atlantic Right Whales with Advanced Technology
Last winter, North Atlantic right whale moms gave birth to the most calves in nearly two decades. While they are feeding in the Northeast this summer, our scientists and partners are monitoring them using advanced technology, including passive acoustics.
This sto
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Rep. Raskin, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to ATF Director Cekada
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director Robert Cekada:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Dear Director Cekada:
As Democratic Members of the House Com
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TEDCO Announces Fireside Discussion "Advancing America's Innovation Economy" at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Announces Fireside Discussion "Advancing America's Innovation Economy" at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
The discussion will explore the critical role of innovation in strengthening the nation's economic competitiveness and national security
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the upcoming fireside discussion "Advancing America's Innovat
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University of Maryland Baltimore Hosts Historic Announcement as Maryland Becomes an AARP Age-Friendly State
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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UMB Hosts Historic Announcement as Maryland Becomes an AARP Age-Friendly State
Lorri Angelloz
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Maryland's first Age-Friendly University, welcomed state leaders, advocates, and community partners to 4MLK at the University of Maryland BioPark on July 28 as Maryland officially became an AARP Age-Friendly State. With this recognition, Maryland j
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Wild chase on the Severn: Coast Guard stops runaway boat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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Wild chase on the Severn: Coast Guard stops runaway boat
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MK1 James Fulton climbed onto the bow of the speeding response boat and got ready to jump.
He looked down and thought of the four propellers below, churning through the water of the Severn River, in Annapolis, Maryland.
"The only thing going through my head was not to fall in the water," he said.
At the helm of the Coast
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