Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework
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Award from Babcock enables support across nuclear, marine, land and aviation domains
CHANTILLY, Va., August 19, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has joined a five-year Babcock International Group Engineering Services Framework to support nu
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Anniversary in St. Louis: 20th BMW Championship kicks off with Pro-Am in support of Evans Scholars Foundation.
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release:
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Anniversary in St. Louis: 20th BMW Championship kicks off with Pro-Am in support of Evans Scholars Foundation.
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The star-studded BMW Championship, the penultimate playoff tournament on the PGA TOUR, kicked off at Bellerive Country Club (St. Louis, Missouri) today with the traditional Garnder Heidrick Pro-Am. All funds raised fro
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Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Island Harvest in Suffolk County as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price f
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to FeedMore Western New York in Buffalo as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive co
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CAIR Md. Joins Coalition Urging State Investigation of Data Brokers Over Alleged Privacy Violations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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CAIR Md. Joins Coalition Urging State Investigation of Data Brokers Over Alleged Privacy Violations
Complaint alleges companies are selling Marylanders' location and personal data to immigration enforcement agencies, circumventing new state protections
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The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced that it has joined a coalitio
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Consumer Reports Statement on New Personalized Pricing Proposal From the FTC
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 20 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Consumer Reports statement on new personalized pricing proposal from the FTC
Washington, DC - In response to the Federal Trade Commission's announcement today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing, Grace Gedye, senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports issued the following statement.
"It is encouraging to see the FTC t
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Energy Secretary Acts to Protect Mid-Atlantic Grid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Energy Secretary Acts to Protect Mid-Atlantic Grid
Emergency order strengthens grid reliability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in 13 states and the District of Columbia.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to reduce the risk of power outages and strengthen grid reliability across
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Federal Register: DOEd Office of Postsecondary Education Issues NPRM on Accreditation, Innovation, and Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burd
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Georgetown University Medical Center: Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation
An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for stroke recovery, positioning genetic and blood biomarkers to drive the next generation of precision neurorehabilitation and biotherapy. The framework aligns with Georgetown's strategic focus on advancing br
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Gov. Lee, NGA Spotlight Workforce Development Solutions and Investments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Gov. Lee, NGA Spotlight Workforce Development Solutions and Investments
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Nashville event hosts employers and workforce development leaders from across the nation to focus on job training and AI solutions
NASHVILLE - The National Governors Association (NGA) Workforce Development Policy Institute met this week in Nashville, bringing together governo
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Governor Moore Announces $14.7 Million in Grow Your Own Educators Grants, Supporting 845 Educators
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces $14.7 Million in Grow Your Own Educators Grants, Supporting 845 Educators
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the second round of Grow Your Own (GYO) Educators Grant Program awards, providing $14.7 million to 13 local school systems to expand teacher preparation pathways for non-licensed school staff and strengthen Maryland's educator workforce.
"I want
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Graduate Students Publish 4th Edition of USU Science Review
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Graduate Students Publish 4th Edition of USU Science Review
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Graduate students at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have published the fourth edition of the USU Science Review, a full-color scholarly journal designed, edited, and produced entirely by the student body. The latest edition serves as a forum for student and faculty authors, featuring original perspectiv
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Hanson Bridgett Names Martin Metz Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Hanson Bridgett Names Martin Metz Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Veteran law firm technology leader to guide the firm's IT strategy, infrastructure, and AI initiatives from its Los Angeles office
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Hanson Bridgett LLP has named Martin K. "Marty" Metz as its chief technology and innovation officer. Metz, who will be based in the firm's Los Angeles office and
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Demands DOJ Probe Into Alleged Pretextual Title VI University Investigations Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers Following DOJ Whistleblower Reports that Trump Officials Abused Title VI Investigations to Attack Universities, Using Antisemitic Discrimination as a Pretext and a "Ruse"
Whistleblowers Allege Trump Officials Advanced Bogus Civil Rights Investigations with "Predetermined" Outcomes to Coerce Schoo
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James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World
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23rd Annual Conference and Student Summit brings together HBCU business leaders, faculty, students, and industry partners in Westlake, Texas
WESTLAKE, Texas -August 3, 2026 -The HBCU Business Deans Roundtable hosted its 23rd Annual Confere
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Japan Bridge Program Expands Access to Higher Education
ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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Japan Bridge Program Expands Access to Higher Education
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Nearly 40-year partnership helps learners strengthen English skills
Bridge Program English language learners with UMGC in Asia and OIHF staff at a program event in July 2026.
With locations in more than 20 countries and territories, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) offers opportunities for distinctive learning experie
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Johns Hopkins Issues Q&A: Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Recommendations - What's in It, What It Means, and What Comes Next
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on Aug. 18, 2026, involving Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement and distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management:
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The Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Recommendations: What's in It, What It Means, and What Comes Next
The Trump administration's guidance calls for reduced immunizations for children a
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Johns Hopkins: Study Finds 'Suicide by Cop' Labels are Shaped More by How a Police Encounter Unfolds Than by Mental Health History
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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New Study Finds "Suicide by Cop" Labels are Shaped More by how a Police Encounter Unfolds than by Mental Health History
Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt University researchers find domestic disturbance calls, warrant service, and investigative stops were more likely to be labeled "suicide by cop" than calls specifically about a mental health crisis
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: 3D-Printed Ceramic Waveguide Lasers Could Surpass the Power of Glass Fiber Lasers by 10 Times
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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3D-printed ceramic waveguide lasers could surpass the power of glass fiber lasers by 10 times
At the bottom of the ocean, optical fibers transmit telecommunications and internet data across the world. Waveguides make that feat possible by channeling and amplifying the light -- and therefore the data within -- over enormous distances.
And the technol
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Vulnerable Green Floater Mussel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Vulnerable Green Floater Mussel
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WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to issue a final rule that would protect the green floater mussel under the Endangered Species Act.
The Service agreed to list green floaters as a threatened species and designate more than 1,500 miles of pro
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Leading with positivity earns AFMC Airman top Air Force honor
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Leading with positivity earns AFMC Airman top Air Force honor
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When Tech. Sgt. Kailey DeLage heard the commander for Air Force Materiel Command tell her she was selected as one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026, she was stunned.
"I was shocked," DeLage said. "All the candidates were phenomenal Airmen, and I
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Lebanon Valley College Students Turn Classroom Learning Into Business Strategy Through Fulton Bank Innovation Institute
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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LVC Students Turn Classroom Learning into Business Strategy Through Fulton Bank Innovation Institute
Key Points:
* Lebanon Valley College students partnered with Fulton Bank to solve a real-world business challenge through the Fulton Bank Innovation Institute.
* Students researched workforce trends, emerging markets, and international business opportunities to develop strategic recommendations for the
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Md. Environment Dept. Announces $40 Million in Funding for Water Main Replacements in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $40 Million in Funding for Water Main Replacements in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties
Projects Funding supports six critical water main replacement projects and local jobs
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The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced more than $40 million in funding to replace aging water mains across Pri
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Md. Health Dept. Seeks Public Input on Expanding Nutrition Services Through Medicaid
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Maryland Department of Health seeks public input on expanding nutrition services through Medicaid
Public input will help shape proposed food and nutrition services for Maryland Medicaid through In Lieu of Services beginning in 2028
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The Maryland Department of Health today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on incorporating services to meet health-rel
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Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Board of Public Works Approves $4.6 Million for Trails, Playgrounds, and Land Conservation in Eleven Counties
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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Board of Public Works Approves $4.6 Million for Trails, Playgrounds, and Land Conservation in Eleven Counties
Board also approves funds to conserve forest for new Natural Environment Area in Rocky Gap State Park complex
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The Board of Public Works today approved $4.6 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments and a land trust for trails,
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Minister Hajdu appoints new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada's Volunteer Awards
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release:
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Minister Hajdu appoints new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada's Volunteer Awards
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Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced the appointment of ten new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada's Volunteer Awards. The Committee me
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National Wild Turkey Federation: Fire on the Delmarva Landscape Fuels Healthy Habitat for the Flock
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Fire on the Delmarva Landscape Fuels Healthy Habitat for the Flock
Across the Northeast, conservation work continues to shape the landscape, and the National Wild Turkey Federation is proud to be part of the effort. The NWTF provided partial funding to The Nature Conservancy's burn team, which was able to complete several prescribed burns within the Delmarva Peninsula throughout
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NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined North Carolina food bank leaders to receive the first in a series of egg deliveries totaling nearly three million eggs. Food banks in North Carolina will receive the eggs as part
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NIH Researchers Build First Large-Scale Database of Cone Photoreceptor Cell Size in the Living Human Eye
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NIH researchers build first large-scale database of cone photoreceptor cell size in the living human eye
References for "normal" cone sizes will help guide early disease detection, track treatment response
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National Eye Institute researchers have created the largest known database providing a reference for the size of individual cone photoreceptors, the cells in the retina responsible for co
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Nine new professors join GCC faculty ranks
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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Nine new professors join GCC faculty ranks
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Nine new professors are joining the faculty of Grove City College this fall to teach in STEM, humanities, and business programs.
The cohort of Christian scholars includes five alumni, including Dr. Joshua C. Snyder '04, the new dean of the Hopeman School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Snyder, who will also serve as a professor of Biolo
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera.
Here are excerpts:
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat
Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w
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Pennsylvania Executive Order Ensures Data Center Regulations and Empowers Communities
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Executive Order Ensures Data Center Regulations and Empowers Communities
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Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday detailing new requirements for data center projects in Pennsylvania.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is encouraged to see that the Governor's office is building transparency into the data center construction process in the Commonwealth. Without
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Skanska Announces Promotion of Anubhav Bhargava to Executive Vice President and General Manager
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Skanska announces promotion of Anubhav Bhargava to Executive Vice President and General Manager
BOSTON, MA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the promotion of Anubhav (Abu) Bhargava to Executive Vice President and General Manager of its New England Operating Unit. In this role, Bhargava will provide overall leadership for S
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Spinach peptide discovery leads to citrus greening treatment
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Spinach peptide discovery leads to citrus greening treatment
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A citrus greening disease treatment rooted in more than a decade of research at Texas A&M AgriLife Research has reached a milestone on the path to commercial availability; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted unconditional registration to the novel ther
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Stand Up America: Sen. Elissa Slotkin Joins Kick Out Corruption Tour in St. Louis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin Joins Kick Out Corruption Tour in St. Louis
Slotkin connects corruption in Washington to rising costs and calls for greater accountability
Over 100 Missourians joined the latest stop of Stand Up America and
St. Louis, MO
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Statement from AACOM President and CEO Robert Cain on the Passing of William G. Anderson, DO
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release:
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Statement from AACOM President and CEO Robert Cain on the Passing of William G. Anderson, DO
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"Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, our member colleges and students join the entire medical community in mourning the passing of William G. Anderson, DO, a trailblazing physician, educator and courageous civil rig
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SWANA Announces 2026 Award Recipients
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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SWANA Announces 2026 Award Recipients
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) congratulates the recipients of the 2026 SWANA Awards in the categories of: Professional Achievement; Young Professionals; Collection & Transfer; Communication, Education & Marketing; Landfill Gas & Biogas; Landfill Management; Safety; Sustainable Materials Management; and Waste Conv
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TEDCO's Karen Zuccardi Recognized as Rising Star
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO's Karen Zuccardi Recognized as Rising Star
Celebrations were held at the MDHCC's 40th Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony on August 8
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the recognition of Karen Zuccardi, ecosystem director, Venture Development, as the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (MDHCC) Rising Star.
"Karen Zuccard
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
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RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids
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Trump Administration Announces $90 million to Modernize and Improve IT and Interoperability for South Dakota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $90 million to Modernize and Improve IT and Interoperability for South Dakota
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The Trump Administration announced a $90 million investment is being delivered to South Dakota through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to accelerate digital health modernization, strengthen cybers
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
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A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi
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