Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service need  more
AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought b  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps * Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. A  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts * Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in resp  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multista  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson August 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past two months, up 2.3 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was down 0.2 percent from June to August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported toda  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington August 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.7 percent over the past two months, up 4.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington was down 0.7 percent for the two months ending in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.2 percent in August, up 3.1 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.2 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 perc  more
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Maryland Mosque
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Maryland Mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate vandalism targeting a Maryland mosque as a possible hate crime. On Wednesday evening, an unknown m  more
Capitol Technology University: Frank B. Kennedy III Endows Aviation Scholarship in Honor of Program Founder Dick Baker
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Frank B. Kennedy III Endows Aviation Scholarship in Honor of Program Founder Dick Baker September 11, 2026 Veteran and pilot Frank B. Kennedy III has generously established the Richard "Dick" Baker Memorial Aviation Scholarship at Capitol Technology University, an endowment that will provide financial assistance to Aviation Professional Pilot undergraduate students. The scholarship honors the late Dr  more
Capitol Technology University: Remembering 9/11 - A Legacy of Resilience and Service
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Remembering 9/11: A Legacy of Resilience and Service September 11, 2026 On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a tragedy that changed our country forever. This year marks 25 years since that day when so many lives were claimed and families were devastated, yet extraordinary courage was shown among survivors, first responders, and communities in the face of unimaginable circumstances. At Capit  more
Census Bureau: Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release -- August 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release -- August 2026 The U.S. Census Bureau today released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for August 2026. The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The BFS are a standard data product of the Census Bureau, developed in research collaboration w  more
Chancellor Ken Gormley to Present "Presidents and the Constitution"
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Chancellor Ken Gormley to Present "Presidents and the Constitution" * Duquesne University Chancellor and Professor of Law Ken Gormley will deliver the prestigious 2026 Judge William O.E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Constitution Day, Sept. 14. Gormley, a nationally recognized and highly respected Constitutional scholar, will examine presidential power i  more
Defending the Capital: 1st HS Veterans Recount 9/11 Response 25 Years Later
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Sept. 11, 2026 Defending the capital: 1st HS veterans recount 9/11 response 25 years later By Tech. Sgt. Aubree Owens 316th Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - On the clear morning of Sept. 11, 2001, the daily routine at then-Andrews Air Force Base shattered within minutes. As broadcast screens showed smoke pouring from the World Trade Center towers and the  more
Defense Contract Management Agency director recalls Sept. 11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA director recalls Sept. 11 * FORT LEE, Va. - Navy Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford, Defense Contract Management Agency director, remembers Sept. 11 and reflects on how that day affected him personally and national defense efforts. "I was an instructor at the Navy Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland. We all went home that day very confused, obviously very concerned and trying to figure ou  more
Disney intern finds the magic behind the scenes
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Disney intern finds the magic behind the scenes * Anna Richards, a junior majoring in marketing and economics, has always loved Disney World. Her parents and grandparents took her on a trip from their Baltimore County, Maryland, home for the first time when she was 12 years old. This semester, she's returning for an internship through the Disney College Program. "I remember thinking, 'This feels li  more
District Man Sentenced for Possession of Firearm After Ditching Cocaine Trafficking Evidence in a Trash Can
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * District Man Sentenced for Possession of Firearm After Ditching Cocaine Trafficking Evidence in a Trash Can * WASHINGTON - Tavon Valentine Lee, 29, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 60 months in prison in connection with his possession of a loaded Glock 23 while participating in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S.   more
Dr. Al Gourrier Receives USM Grant to Support Justice-Impacted Students
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Al Gourrier Receives USM Grant to Support Justice-Impacted Students * #'This grant will help us better serve our students in reentry and transition to campus life' Dr. Al Gourrier, associate professor in The University of Baltimore's College of Puiblic Affairs, is one of nine scholars to receive grant support from the University System of Maryland (USM) to advance programs to provide higher edu  more
Dr. Sheehan: '9/11 Changed My Life in Profound Ways'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sheehan: '9/11 Changed My Life in Profound Ways' * #'Our collective obligation is to ensure that evidence and reason continue to guide us in how to protect a free society' Opinion piece by Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and professor in the School of Public and International Affairs Twenty-five years ago today, on September 11,   more
Elfreth Hosts Second Constituent Resource Fair in Anne Arundel County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Hosts Second Constituent Resource Fair in Anne Arundel County * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) hosted a second Maryland Third Congressional District Constituent Resource Fair in Anne Arundel County. The first Resource Fair was held in Howard County this past May and featured representatives from 19 agencies. Elfreth and her team were joined by 26 federal, s  more
EXU-1 Change of Command Ceremony Brings New Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * EXU-1 Change of Command Ceremony Brings New Leadership * Indian Head - Cmdr. Luke Marion relieved Cmdr. Stan Allen as Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) commanding officer at a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head in Indian Head, Maryland, September 3. "The best leaders make standards clear. They do not leave professionalism, safety, discipline or respect open to   more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Sept. 7-11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Advisory Opinions Extension of Time Advisory Opinion Request 2026-01 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-01/) (Placer County Republican Central Committee) On September 8, the requestor granted an extension of time. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) O  more
Federal Register: Federal Student Aid Updates Annual Variable Interest Rates for FFEL Program Loans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Annual Notice of Interest Rates for Variable-Rate Federal Student Loans Made Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program Prior to July 1, 2010 Federal Student Aid announces the interest rates for loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.032, that have variable interest rates. The rates announc  more
Foam Recycling Now Available at Johns Hopkins
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Foam recycling now available at Johns Hopkins A new recycling machine in a parking lot at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center takes airy chunks of foam and churns them into dense plastic cubes that can be made into park benches, picture frames, new foam packaging, and more By Rachel Wallach We've all done it. You unbox a new monitor or laptop, retrieve the electronics, and debate briefly with yoursel  more
Frank B. Kennedy III Endows Aviation Scholarship in Honor of Program Founder Dick Baker
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news: * * * Frank B. Kennedy III Endows Aviation Scholarship in Honor of Program Founder Dick Baker * Veteran and pilot Frank B. Kennedy III has generously established the Richard "Dick" Baker Memorial Aviation Scholarship at Capitol Technology University, an endowment that will provide financial assistance to Aviation Professional Pilot undergraduate students. The scholarship honors the late Dr. Baker, founder and  more
FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni * The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will honor three graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the college and university. Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Larry Hogan and Gene Moran will be  more
Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy: Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 - Remembering Professor Leslie Whittington
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: Remembering Professor Leslie Whittington September 10, 2026 On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the McCourt community remembers beloved Public Policy Institute Associate Professor and economist Leslie Whittington. - Leslie Whittington was a dedicated professor, a renowned scholar, a loving wife and an inspiring mother of two children. Eac  more
Gov. Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors. - Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapi  more
Governor Moore Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Application Round for NourishMD Grant Program
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Application Round for NourishMD Grant Program * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 application round for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's NourishMD Grant Program will open on September 22, 2026. NourishMD will provide approximately $3.67 million in grants to support the developme  more
Governor Moore Launches Fourth Class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program on the Day of Service and Remembrance
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Launches Fourth Class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program on the Day of Service and Remembrance * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today launched Class 4 of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program at Bowie State University, welcoming the largest incoming class of young Marylanders into a year of paid, full-time service. The launch coincided with the Natio  more
Hoyer Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: "September 11, 2001, was a day of tragedy and created a new sense of vulnerability. But it also was followed by a unity of purpose and conviction that the terrorists would not   more
IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members * WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX i  more
International Dairy Foods Association, 77 Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable John R. Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House United States   more
Johns Hopkins: 'None of Us Will Ever Be the Same'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * 'None of us will ever be the same' A look back at how the JHU community came together in the aftermath of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and a remembrance of those affiliated with Hopkins who lost their lives - On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Hub looks back at how the Johns Hopkins University community responded in the hours and days after the terrorist attacks, a time marked by shock, sorrow, an  more
Johns Hopkins: EHE Lab Wins International Freezer Challenge
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * EHE Lab Wins International Freezer Challenge The team earned first place in its category for sustainable cold-storage practices that save energy, protect samples, and reduce the lab's environmental footprint. - An EHE team has once again won the International Freezer Challenge in its category. The Rule Environmental Exposure Assessment Labs took first place in  more
Kobe Brown '26 Never Planned to Go to College
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Kobe Brown '26 Never Planned to Go to College * #Now He's a Federal Contract Specialist. When Kobe Brown walked across the graduation stage in May 2026, he was already employed as a contract specialist for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Four years earlier, he said, "I never wanted to go to college." That candor is part of what makes Brown's story worth telling. After a semester in   more
Making Sense of Chaos: How USU Researchers Responded After 9/11 and Advanced Modern Military Mental Health Care
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Making Sense of Chaos: How USU Researchers Responded After 9/11 and Advanced Modern Military Mental Health Care * In This Article * The Evolution of Behavioral Health Response * The Immediate Response: Creating Order from Chaos * Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health * The Importance of Support for Leaders * Lessons Learned: Building a More Resilient Force * Future-Forward Readi  more
Making Sense of Chaos: How USU Researchers Responded After 9/11 and Advanced Modern Military Mental Health Care
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * Making Sense of Chaos: How USU Researchers Responded After 9/11 and Advanced Modern Military Mental Health Care * In This Article * The Evolution of Behavioral Health Response * The Immediate Response: Creating Order from Chaos * Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health * The Importance of Support for Leaders * Lessons Learned: Building a More Resilient Force * Future-Forw  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the  more
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Immigrant Rights Groups Sue DHS to Halt Illegal Warrantless ICE Arrests in Maryland
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Immigrant Rights Groups Sue DHS to Halt Illegal Warrantless ICE Arrests in Maryland Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition Sues ICE Over Warrantless 'Arrest First, Ask Questions Later' Policy - BALTIMORE, MD -- Today, the National Immigration Project, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Maryland, and We Are CASA filed a federal lawsuit and a mo  more
NetChoice Sues Illinois Over Unconstitutional Social Media User Tax and Digital Ad Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues Illinois Over Unconstitutional Social Media User Tax and Digital Ad Tax * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -NetChoice today filed two complaints against the State of Illinois to block enforcement of two newly enacted tax provisions, the Social Media User Tax and the Digital Ad Tax. Both meas  more
New York State Builders Association Executive Director Fazio Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by Michael Fazio, executive director of the New York State Builders Association, on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the Subcommi  more
NMAC Urges CMS to Finalize HIV Quality Measures and Integrate HIV Prevention Into Medicare Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 3 September 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016 Re: Comments on CMS-1848-P, "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medi  more
Remembering 9/11: A Legacy of Resilience and Service
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news: * * * Remembering 9/11: A Legacy of Resilience and Service * On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a tragedy that changed our country forever. This year marks 25 years since that day when so many lives were claimed and families were devastated, yet extraordinary courage was shown among survivors, first responders, and communities in the face of unimaginable circumstances. At Capitol Technology Univer  more
Save the dates for scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Save the dates for scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review * Red Drum is North Carolina's official state saltwater fish, and a popular one at that. Those who fish for Red Drum, also known as puppy drum, redfish, bull drum and channel bass, should save the dates for an upcoming scoping period, which includes four public meetings. The NC Depa  more
SEC Charges Former Maryland Resident With Conducting an Alleged $1.5 Million Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Adam B. Rundle, No. 1:26-cv-03590-ABA (D. Md. filed Sept. 10, 2026) On September 10, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Adam B. Rundle for engaging in an alleged offering fraud in which Rundle raised approximately $1.5 million by stealing the identity of a licensed securities professional and making material misrepr  more
St. Mary's College of Maryland: An Evening With Rear Admiral. Tim Gallaudet, USN (Ret.)
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news: * * * An evening with Rear Admiral. Tim Gallaudet, USN (Ret.) September 11, 2026 By Gretchen Phillips The Patuxent Partnership and the Steny H. Hoyer Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary's College of Maryland will present an evening with Rear Admiral. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., USN (Ret.), on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the College's Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Cen  more
University of Maryland Baltimore: Fulbright Specialist To Teach Use of AI in Nursing
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Specialist To Teach Use of AI in Nursing September 11, 2026 | Mary Phelan The University of Maryland School of Nursing's Cory Stephens, DNP, Cert '24, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, CNE, assistant professor, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist, opening the door to future short-term collaborations with institutions around the world. The Fulbright Specialist Program, a U  more
University of Maryland Baltimore: UMSOM Summer Scholars Present Findings at Annual Student Research Forum
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UMSOM Summer Scholars Present Findings at Annual Student Research Forum September 11, 2026 | Deborah Kotz More than 160 student researchers presented their scientific findings at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) annual Student Research Forum on July 24-25, showcasing research spanning cancer, neuroscience, infectious disease, public health, clinical care, and o  more
University of Maryland: $100M Gift From Trott Family Philanthropies Supports Expanded Opportunity for Rural Students
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * $100M Gift from Trott Family Philanthropies Supports Expanded Opportunity for Rural Students As a member of STARS, the University of Maryland will reach more rural and small-town students through new career programs and an expanded network of college advisors and high school partners. September 11, 2026 COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A new gift to launch the Trott Center for Excellence in Rural Am  more
Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network   more
Washington & Lee University: Kevin Beanland to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Kevin Beanland to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship Beanland's talk, titled "Searching for Structure in Infinite Dimensions," will be held Sept. 29 in Science Addition, Room 214. By Brian Laubscher September 11, 2026 Kevin Beanland, professor of mathematics and associate dean of the College for administration at Washington and Lee Univers  more
Washington's Laremy Tunsil Selected as Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: * * * Washington's Laremy Tunsil Selected as Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP Washington D.C. - Laremy Tunsil has been selected as the first NFLPA Community MVP of the 2026 season for his back-to-school kickoff event, The Giving Tree, where he served 250 children from low-income families throughout the greater D.C. area. "Being named this week's NFLPA Community MVP means a lot to me because  more
Yale: Remembering 9/11 - A New Generation Reflects on a Day That Changed the World
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Remembering 9/11: A new generation reflects on a day that changed the world Most of the students who gathered at Yale's Reese Stadium on Thursday to mark the anniversary of 9/11 weren't yet born that day 25 years ago. But the event offered them a chance to better understand the tragedy -- and the sacrifices made by so many then and in the years since. Sep 10, 2026 By Kevin Dennehy Blake Baur, an Air Force  more