Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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'Restrepo' Combat Commander Tells NATO Scientists How Sleep Loss Shapes the Battlefield
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * 'Restrepo' Combat Commander Tells NATO Scientists How Sleep Loss Shapes the Battlefield * Scientists from six NATO countries met at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) on July 6, 2026, for a summit on battlefield fatigue and its effect on troop performance. Army Col. Daniel Kearney, who commanded an infantry company through 15 months of combat in Afghanistan's Korengal  more
A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms - Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl  more
AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens critical federal funding for family planning programs unless states and providers comply with a variety of unlawful conditions. The  more
American University Students Put STEM Research to Work at NASA, NIH, and Across the DMV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- American University issued the following news: * * * AU Students Put STEM Research to Work at NASA, NIH, and Across the DMV Working alongside faculty mentors, these students are tackling pressing scientific and environmental challenges while gaining invaluable hands-on research experience By Patty Housman This summer, American University STEM students took on real-world scientific and environmental challenges, working alongside mentors at AU and outside leading resear  more
Apple to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Apple to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit * Settles federal lawsuit charging company failed to accommodate employee's religious scheduling request and fired him as retaliation WASHINGTON -Computer giant Apple Inc. will pay $150,000 and update its religious observance policy, among other reforms, to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Emp  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over recent effor  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump Administration rule restricting international students to  more
Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they align with the Trump administration's political views and priorities. The laws  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued over a new United States Postal Service (USPS) mail-in voting rule that goes into effect only days before North Carolina law requires county boards of elections to begin mailing ballots for the midte  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Tuesday urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed f  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposal to eliminate the longstanding requirement that large employers, labor unions, schools, state   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS * Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional Postal Service Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 25 states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new   more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the   more
Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for  more
California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposal to update its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  more
California isn't using existing tools to make community solar work
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * California isn't using existing tools to make community solar work Key takeaways * Community solar programs, which let customers receive some rooftop solar benefits without installing solar panels, deliver lower energy bills in three states studied by researchers with UCLA's California Center for Sustainable Communities. * A report by UCLA researchers finds that California has not launc  more
California Life Sciences: FDA Launches Pilot Program to Accelerate First-in-Human Trials and Strengthen U.S. Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, J.D. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, Maryland 20993 Re: FDA Notice - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information [ Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 ] Ca  more
Census Bureau Partners With Over 1,100 Institutions in Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Census Bureau Partners With Over 1,100 Institutions in Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes The U.S. Census Bureau today announced new partnerships with institutions in Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, Tennessee and Vermont for its Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) experimental data product. People considering attending college can use the PSEO to find ear  more
Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by   more
Documentary Film By MFA in Integrated Design Graduate David Sebastiao on City's Transit Issues to Be Screened at UBalt, Sept. 29
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Documentary Film By MFA in Integrated Design Graduate David Sebastiao on City's Transit Issues to Be Screened at UBalt, Sept. 29 * #Not in Service Explores the Push for Transit Equity in Baltimore Not in Service, an award-winning documentary directed by David Sebastiao, B.A. '16, MFA '21, and produced by Silent Media, will be presented at The University of Baltimore on Tuesday, Sept. 29 beginning at  more
Environmental Law & Policy Center: MI Public Service Commission Hears Broader Opposition to Consumers Energy's Misguided Proposed Dams Sale to Private Equity Firm in Maryland
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * MI Public Service Commission Hears Broader Opposition to Consumers Energy's Misguided Proposed Dams Sale to Private Equity Firm in Maryland "I fear for these rivers, the people who live on them, and the life that they support if ownership transfers to a profit-driven Maryland company" - Lansing, MI., - Today, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) heard publ  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Different Shoppers, Different Prices
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by partner Kathy L. Osborn, counsel Anna M. Behrmann and associate Allyson L. Chavez: * * * Different Shoppers, Different Prices FTC Takes Aim at Personalized Pricing At a Glance * On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would require companies that engage in personalized pricing to disclose that practice to consumers. * A  more
FCC Proposes Channel Swap for Noncommercial Educational Station KEDS in Colusa
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau's Video Division has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust television broadcast allotments in California. The proceeding, Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Colusa, California) (MB Docket No. 26-234, RM-12026), considers a request to move noncommercial educational station KEDS(TV) from VHF channel *2 to UHF channel *14. One Ministries, Inc., the licensee of KE  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * 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 spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco  more
First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * A First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron By Senior Airman Gabriel Jones 316th Wing Joint Base Andrews activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron Aug. 27, 2026, marking the installation's first U.S. Air Force helicopter squadron activation in 60 years. The squadron stands up at a time when the base anticipates accepting the HH-60W Jolly Green II to ex  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl  more
Giving Review: Welfare Reform and the Work of Philanthropy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on Aug. 25, 2026, by William A. Schambra: * * * Welfare reform and the work of philanthropy On the 30th anniversary of substantial, work-based policy revision to social-service delivery, a still-relevant call for grantmakers to look beyond "picking up the slack" and instead strengthen the grassroots institutions that foster self-gov  more
Gov. Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services The Trump Administration's decision to condition funding for family planning services prioritizes political agendas over the health of Pennsylvanians. Governor Shapiro is taking action once again to protect access  more
Governor Moore Featured in New Ad Campaign Urging SUN Bucks Families to Use Their Benefits Before They Expire
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Featured in New Ad Campaign Urging SUN Bucks Families to Use Their Benefits Before They Expire * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a new ad campaign encouraging families to utilize their Maryland SUN Bucks benefits before they expire. Last summer, Maryland set a historic precedent by distributing $75 million in di  more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside  more
HI Responds to Nepal Emergency, Supporting Hospitals and Communities After Devastating Flood
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * HI Responds to Nepal Emergency, Supporting Hospitals and Communities After Devastating Flood * NEPAL- On August 26, a flood of ice and mud devastated northern Nepal. HI team in Nepal is assessing needs, distributing emergency supplies, and helping local hospitals with rehabilitation and mental health care. As always, our teams are working to ensure people with disabilit  more
House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Submits Amicus Brief Defending Watergate-Era Law Protecting the Public's Right to Presidential Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Submits Amicus Brief Defending Watergate-Era Law Protecting the Public's Right to Presidential Records Today, House Democrats' Litigation Task Force mobilized in support of a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's unlawful attempt to erase a nearly 50-year-old, bipartisan safeguard for presi  more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers From Donald Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital on Corrupt Insider Deals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers from Donald Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital on Corrupt Insider Deals After Don Jr. Joined Firm, Trump Administration Began Showering Government Contracts, Federal Funding and Regulatory Favors on Companies in 1789's Portfolio, Generating Huge Profit for President's Son, Partners, and Foreign Investors - Rep. Jamie Rask  more
House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Sept. 1 Hearing on Sanctuary Policies, Tragic Consequences
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Sanctuary Policies, Tragic Consequences" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will examine how sanctuary policies, specifically in California, Colorado, and Maryland, endanger communities by putting the interests of criminal aliens ahead of the interests of Americans. WITNESSES: * Patrici  more
ICYMI: Va. A.G. Jones Secures Transformative Settlement With Meta, Delivering the Commonwealth $353 Million
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jones Secures Transformative Settlement with Meta, Delivering the Commonwealth $353 Million Attorney General Jones announced a nearly $17 billion settlement against Meta. Virginia will receive a guaranteed $353 million from this agreement. The settlement forces Meta to change their business practices and operate in a way that doesn't harm childr  more
ITC Opens Investigation Into Melanoma Predictive Tests
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and related components following a complaint by Castle Biosciences Inc. of Friendswood, Texas. The complaint, filed July 10, 2026, alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act through unfair competition involving false and misleading advertising in connection with imported or sold melanoma tests. Castle requested a limited exclusion order and cea  more
Johns Hopkins: Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease State-level coverage of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination continues to vary across the U.S., as shown in new coverage rates reported by the CDC. Though the latest data indicate that national coverage estimates for MMR vaccines among U.S. kindergartners durin  more
Johns Hopkins: STEM Center Enriches Learning at East Baltimore School
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * New STEM center enriches learning at East Baltimore school Cal Ripken, Sr. STEM Center at Collington Square Elementary/Middle School designed to strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills essential for academic success By Julia Schwartz The students of East Baltimore's Collington Square Elementary/Middle School received a big surprise ahead of the new school year: a state-o  more
Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the  more
Maine A.G. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25   more
Maryland Awards $28.5 Million to Lower Costs, Electrify Transport as Gas Prices Rise
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Awards $28.5 Million to Lower Costs, Electrify Transport as Gas Prices Rise * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Energy Administration today announced more than $28.5 million in new funding to slash transportation emissions and help save on gas prices by electrifying school bus fleets, expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and supporting zero emiss  more
Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in t  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed fou  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues United Healthcare and Optum for Allegedly Defrauding Maryland Medicaid Program With Defective Computer System
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues United Healthcare and Optum for Allegedly Defrauding Maryland Medicaid Program with Defective Computer System Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group (also known as United Healthcare) and Optum, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Healthcare, for allegedly providing a defective computer syste  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coaliti  more
Md. A.G.: Independent Investigations Division Investigating Police-Involved Collision in Brandywine
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Independent Investigations Division Investigating Police-Involved Collision in Brandywine The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a police-involved collision that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Brandywine, near the county line between Prince George's County and Charles County, Maryl  more
MI-08 GOP Nominee Thomas Smith Attended January 6th, Cheered on Proud Boys, and Uplifted Right Wing Conspiracies on Twitter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MI-08 GOP Nominee Thomas Smith Attended January 6th, Cheered on Proud Boys, and Uplifted Right Wing Conspiracies on Twitter * After "sort of stumbl[ing] into the Republican nomination" in Michigan's 8th District, new reporting details Thomas Smith's disturbing, extreme online activity: including his "almost-real time narration of Smith's train journey from Michigan to Washington D.  more
Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures * LANSING - The State of Michigan today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country r  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare Trump Administration Seeks to Impose New Barriers to Title X Funding, Affecting Access to Birth Control and Other Services - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family-plannin  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail Unconstitutional USPS Rule Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters by Disrupting States' Mail-In Ballot Procedures - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful United States Post  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today  more
NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001 August 20, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program   more
Northeast On the Road: College, Alumni Open Doors for Future Healthcare Professionals
SENECA FALLS, New York, Aug. 28 -- Northeast College of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Northeast On the Road: College, Alumni Open Doors for Future Healthcare Professionals Students exploring a career in chiropractic are gaining more than a glimpse of what it's like to learn at Northeast College of Health Sciences, with campus locations in Seneca Falls in New York's Finger Lakes region and Long Island in the New York City metropolitan area. By welcoming future students into  more
Ocean Conservancy: Beach Cleanup Report Reveals Plastic Beverage Bottles and Caps Most Prevalent Pollutants Worldwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * REPORT: New Beach Cleanup Report Reveals Plastic Beverage Bottles and Caps Most Prevalent Pollutants Worldwide Over 1.3 Million Bottles, 885,000 Caps Collected by International Coastal Cleanup(R) Volunteers Worldwide in 2025 - Today, Ocean Conservancy released results from the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup(R) (ICC) - the largest single-day beach and waterway cleanup in the wo  more
Pinnacle expands Middle Tennessee team with three experienced professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle expands Middle Tennessee team with three experienced professionals * New financial, mortgage and treasury management advisors deepen firm's expertise and support continued growth across the market NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 26, 2026 -Pinn  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Farmers Insurance and Local First Responders Help Make Greensboro Area Drivers Safer on the Road
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Farmers Insurance and Local First Responders Help Make Greensboro Area Drivers Safer on the Road * Pinnacle Financial Partners, Farmers(r) and Hurst Jaws of Life(r) Hosted First Responder Education Event in High Poi  more
Progressive Policy Institute: Soaring Costs and Grid Strain Put Maryland's Climate Goals in Doubt
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Soaring Costs and Grid Strain Put Maryland's Climate Goals in Doubt * A new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) finds that Maryland has built one of the country's most energy-efficient, lowest-emitting economies, but warns that the state's sweeping climate agenda is increasingly out of step with soaring electricity prices, shrinking federal support, a  more
QT Imaging Holdings: CMS Urged to Reclassify QT Scanner as Diagnostic Service With New Technology Payment Pathway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 19, 2026 Don Thompson Acting Director, Hospital & Ambulatory Policy Group Center for Medicare Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 RE: CY 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule: Request to Repla  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue USPS Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elec  more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Affinity Partners CEO Kushner
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Affinity Partners CEO Jared Kushner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 Mr. Jared Kushner "Special Envoy for Peace" Founder and Chief Executive Officer Affinity Partners 16690 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Dear Mr. Kushner: You may have been too busy causing a new foreign policy fiasco in Albania after your ya  more
Reps. Raskin, Meeks Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 25, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio: Earlier this year, Donald Trump pledged $  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out  more
School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs * #Celebrating Excellence The Merrick School of Business opened the new academic year by honoring 12 faculty members whose scholarship, teaching and service exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence. At the semester kickoff, Interim Dean Dan Gerlowski presented prestigious endowed chairs and professorships to faculty whose w  more
SEN. ALSOBROOKS ON CNN - MEASLES CRISIS DIRECTLY TIED TO RFK JR.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS ON CNN - MEASLES CRISIS DIRECTLY TIED TO RFK JR. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Inside Politics with Dana Bash on CNN to discuss the surge in measles cases happening now in Maryland and across the country and how this crisis is directly tied to the disinformation coming from RFK Jr. and HHS. "Well, what we know is that we're seeing a serious surge in these measles cases.  more
St. Mary's College of Maryland President Phillips Issues Statement Announcing Sharief Hashim as Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026, by President Rhonda Phillips announcing Sharief Hashim as vice president for athletics and recreation: * * * Announcing Sharief Hashim as VP for Athletics and Recreation Dear Campus Community, Please help me welcome Sharief Hashim as the new Vice President for Athletics and Recreation at St. Mary's College of Maryland, effective Oct. 5. In this role, Sharief will report direc  more
Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health * Guideline Highlights: * Rehabilitation after a stroke should begin as soon as the individual is medically stable, ideally within 48 hours of the stroke, and should be personalized to address the person's physical, cognitive, language and mental health needs. * A coordinated multidiscip  more
TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "Future of Advanced Manufacturing" Panel
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "Future of Advanced Manufacturing" Panel Session will feature leaders from Pillar Innovations, Zelaris Group and The LaunchPort, moderated by Maryland Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ricardo Benn - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "Future of Advanced Manufacturing" session at the upcoming 2026 Entrep  more
The Role that UBalt's Entrepreneurship Center Played to Help Launch a Student's Publishing Startup
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * The Role that UBalt's Entrepreneurship Center Played to Help Launch a Student's Publishing Startup * #What John Butler Gained Beyond the Pitch This article was written by Sheik Akij, MBA student and graduate assistant for Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at University of Baltimore. When John Butler, MFA '26 founded Totem Jou Publishing, his goal was never simply to publish books. He wante  more
Trump Administration Announces $93.3 Million to Expand Telehealth Services, Advance Surgical Robotics and Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $93.3 Million to Expand Telehealth Services, Advance Surgical Robotics and Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia * The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve h  more
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B  more
Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Announce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Announce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with eight of their colleagues, announced their intent to introduce a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, inclu  more
Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions * Washington today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip healthcare funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit challenges new conditions on Title X funds  more
Welcome Back: An Exciting New Year in Store at Capitol Tech
LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news: * * * Welcome Back: An Exciting New Year in Store at Capitol Tech * It is always a thrill to welcome Capitol Tech students to a new academic year. We're especially excited to see our largest undergraduate class in recent memory join us on campus. At Capitol Tech, your education is designed to extend beyond the classroom. Our expert faculty bring real-world experience to their curriculum and are here to help y  more
Wildlife Society: JWM - Rare Weller's Salamanders are Doing Better Than Scientists Thought
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * JWM: Rare Weller's salamanders are doing better than scientists thought A rare salamander found along the spine of the Southern Appalachian Mountains may be more common than scientists previously believed. But Weller's salamanders' requirement of high-elevation spruce fir forests in the summer still leaves the species vulnerable. "I'm cautiously optimistic,"   more