Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
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Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The ne
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of Homeland S
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AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
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#Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri
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Alianza Americas: Once More, ICE Agents Display Their Lack of Judgment, Inflicting Excessive Violence Against Unarmed Protesters.
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release:
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September 14, 2026
Once more, ICE agents display their lack of judgment, inflicting excessive violence against unarmed protesters.
The American people demand answers.
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The American people have expressed unequivocally their rejection of ICE raids in which violence is used disproportionately. While opinions may differ on imm
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American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Cooper Urges Education Department Measures Combating Credential Inflation and Elevating Student Achievement Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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September 9, 2026
The Honorable Linda McMahon
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC, 20202
Comment on "Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
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Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families
SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
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Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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Billy Bennett Is Keeping the Beat at Bowie State
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Billy Bennett Is Keeping the Beat at Bowie State
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If you've ever heard the exciting sounds of Bowie State's marching band on the field, on the court or in the yard, it's about more than entertainment.
For Billy Bennett, director of Bowie State University's acclaimed Symphony of Soul (SOS) Marching Band, it's a soundtrack that showcases student talent, energizes school spirit and brings HBCU history
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
September 13, 2026
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate
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CareerFEST Kicks off the Year, Connecting Students with Local Employers
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- DeSales University posted the following news:
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CareerFEST Kicks off the Year, Connecting Students with Local Employers
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DeSales University's Career Development Center welcomed more than fifteen local employers to campus on Wednesday, September 2, for the 17th annual CareerFEST. The event kicks off the academic year and is designed to get students thinking early about their professional futures.
Held outdoors on Dooling Lawn, the event drew stud
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Carroll County Commissioners Urge DOT to Prioritize Underground and Corridor-Based Transmission Lines to Protect Agricultural Land and Ensure Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph A. Vigliotti, President
Michael R. Guerin, Vice President
Thomas S. Gordon III
Kenneth A. Kiler
Susan W. Krebs
Carroll County Government
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485
MD Relay 711/800-735-2258
Septe
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Chesapeake Bay Program: With a Lifetime on the Water, Loons are Skilled Hunters and Nervous Walkers
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news:
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With a lifetime on the water, loons are skilled hunters and nervous walkers
The common loon visits the Chesapeake Bay each fall
By Jake Solyst | September 14, 2026
As far as waterfowl go, loons spend an extraordinary amount of time on the water, diving beneath the surface in search of small fish. When their northern habitat begins to freeze over, these birds have no choice but to migrate south to pl
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CMS, SBA, and Georgia Recognize Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS, SBA, and Georgia Recognize Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are raising awareness of CHOICE Arrangements - a proven tool that enables some small employers to offer health benefits at a fract
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Community Behavioral Health Association Urges CMS to Ensure Adequate Payment and Access for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Share
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DNR Tool Helps Direct Better Marsh Restoration and Protection
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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New DNR Tool Helps Direct Better Marsh Restoration and Protection
September 14, 2026
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released a new decision-making tool to help land managers and conservation organizations target restoration and protection of marshes in the state.
The new Marsh Resilience Portfolio is a feature on the department's Maryland Coastal Atlas mapping tool th
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio
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Droplet Health Urges CMS to Value Lactation Consultant Clinical Scope and Establish Independent Billing Pathways
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
September 3, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to P
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Dugway Proving Ground Welcomes New West Desert Test Center Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Player
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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Dugway Proving Ground Welcomes New West Desert Test Center Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Player
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DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - On September 2, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan K. Player became Dugway Proving Ground's new Commander of the West Desert Test Center at Dugway Proving Ground during an Assumption of Command ceremony.
The West Desert Test Center and Dugwa
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st
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F-117 Nighthawk Joins the National Air and Space Museum Collection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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F-117 Nighthawk Joins the National Air and Space Museum Collection
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is welcoming a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, the world's first true operational stealth combat aircraft, into the national collection. This remarkable aircraft will be transferred to the museum by the U.S. Air Force. It was prepared for its public display by the team at Lockhe
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Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Earns Prestigious Environmental Awards
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Earns Prestigious Environmental Awards
San Diego, CA -- Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has earned two prestigious environmental awards recognizing the command's longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, engineering innovation, and mission readiness.
The Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) of San Diego honored FRCSW wit
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Frostburg State University and Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Launch New Pathway to Medical School
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University and Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Launch New Pathway to Medical School
Sep 14, 2026
Agreement establishes a conditional admission pathway to WAUSM's MD Program for qualified FSU pre-med students
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) and Frostburg State University (FSU) have entered into a new partnership creating a conditional admission pa
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Frostburg State University Announces Official Banking Partnership With SECU MD
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Announces Official Banking Partnership with SECU MD
Sep 14, 2026
Frostburg State University has entered into a five-year Official Banking Partner Agreement with the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland (SECU), creating new opportunities to support student success and enhance campus programs.
Under the agreement, SECU will provide the University with $600,000 over five
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Governor Moore Announces $14.5 Million in Federal Highway Safety Grants
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces $14.5 Million in Federal Highway Safety Grants
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ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced more than $14.5 million in federal highway safety grants to local agencies, nonprofits and other organizations across Maryland to support the state's continued efforts to prevent crashes, save lives and make Maryland's roads safer for everyone. The Maryland Department o
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Hood College Appoints Jim Corns Jr. as Chief Information Officer
FREDERICK, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Hood College issued the following news:
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Hood College Appoints Jim Corns Jr. as Chief Information Officer
Corns Jr. joins Hood from Baltimore County Public Schools, to begin as CIO on October 1
Sep 14, 2026
By Mason Cavalier
Hood College has appointed Jim Corns Jr. as its new chief information officer (CIO), effective October 1. Corns brings more than three decades of educational technology leadership and extensive experience in cybersecurity, digital
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Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Urge CMS to Maintain Calendar Year 2026 Arthroplasty Payment Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
COMMENT ON CY 2027 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Re: CMS-1848-P; CMS-2026-2377 - CY 2027 Medic
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Johns Hopkins: Democracy Day Asks New Students - How Will You Contribute to the Hard Work of Democracy?
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Democracy Day asks new students: How will you contribute to the hard work of democracy?
Johns Hopkins University's sixth annual Democracy Day encourages first-year and transfer students to get involved in their communities while using civil dialogue to navigate differences
By Emily Gaines Buchler
Amid the carnival games, movie night, and s'mores under the stars, orientation at Johns Hopkins University
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Johns Hopkins: Department of Health Policy and Management Awarded Five R01 Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Published September 14, 2026
Department of Health Policy and Management Awarded Five R01 Grants
Highly competitive grants will support research on a wide range of issues, while engaging next generation of public health leaders
In the space of a few short weeks, faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) have been awarded five separate R01
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Kassi Reyes LC Urges CMS to Value Dyad Patient Care and Add Menopause Management Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
September 4, 2026
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1848-P; Docket CMS-2026-2377), 91 Fed.
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Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Biosolids Guidance and Finalize Binding Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 04, 2026
Submission via www.regulations.gov
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004
Re:
Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and
Perfluoroocta
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D
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Md. A.G. Brown: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula
Company Allegedly Sold Products Manufactured in Unsanitary Conditions at Michigan and Arizona Plants and Engaged in Alleged Cover-Up
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 39 other states and the federal govern
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would
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New UMGC Arts Exhibit Showcases Storytelling Through Fiber
ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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New UMGC Arts Exhibit Showcases Storytelling Through Fiber
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'Woven Threads' of Maryland artists Judith Kornett and Virginia Sperry
UMGC Arts Program Curator Treston Sanders talks with "Woven Threads" exhibit artists Judith Kornett (center) and Virginia Sperry about the inspiration behind the art.
For Maryland textile artists Judith Kornett and Virginia Sperry, the story behind their
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NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize
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Today the National Labor Relations Board's Region 13 Office in Chicago moved to block the originally scheduled Sept. 17 NLRB union election at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., in light of credible allegations that a free and fair election is not possible at thi
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NMAC Urges CMS to Expand HIV Screening and Viral Suppression Quality Measures Across Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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
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Nurses from Kaiser and Sutter systems plan joint protest in Oakland
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses from Kaiser and Sutter systems plan joint protest in Oakland
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Registered nurses from the Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health systems will hold an joint protest on Sept. 16 to rally for strong contracts to improve patient care at two of the Bay's biggest hospital systems. Combined at both systems, more than 35,000 nurses are represented by California Nurses Associatio
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
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New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law.
In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob
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Oregon Academy of Family Physicians Urge CMS to Finalize Unbundled Maternity Care Codes and Reject Same-Day Evaluation and Management Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared S
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PeriCoach Urges CMS to Restore Well-Woman Exam Supply Pricing and Preserve Contracted Remote Monitoring for Postpartum Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
September 10, 2026
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1848-P; Docket CMS-2026-2377), 91 Fed.
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President Trump Issues Statement on Anniversary of Battle of Fort McHenry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- President Trump issued the following statement:
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Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of Fort McHenry
September 13, 2026
In September of 1814, 1,000 American patriots heroically defended our young Nation's sovereignty at the Battle of Fort McHenry, where they halted the British invasion of Baltimore in a critical turning point in the War of 1812. Despite relentless cannon bombardment from the most powerful navy of its age, American forces stood s
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Provost Ralph Mueller Delivers 2026 Convocation Remarks Focusing on Engagement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Provost Ralph Mueller Delivers 2026 Convocation Remarks Focusing on Engagement
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#'there are many opportunities for growth and reasons for optimism at the dawn of our second century'
In a speech to The University of Baltimore community delivered on Sept. 2 in the Wright Theater, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ralph O. Mueller presented an array of initiatives and activities
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REP. HARRIS: FIVE YEARS AFTER THE ADIRIM MANDATORY VACCINE MEMO, PUT HER UNDER OATH
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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REP. HARRIS: FIVE YEARS AFTER THE ADIRIM MANDATORY VACCINE MEMO, PUT HER UNDER OATH
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., physician and former Naval Reserve medical officer, calls on Chairman James Comer, Chairman Rand Paul, and Chairman Ron Johnson to bring Dr. Terry Adirim in to testify under oath. Five years ago today, September 14, 2021, Dr. Terry Adirim, then acting Assista
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Report From TEDCO: Economic and Fiscal Impacts of TEDCO - The Linchpin of Maryland's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSCrpt) -- The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of TEDCO: The Linchpin of Maryland's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - A report from TEDCO - September 2026 (43 pages)
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ... 3
Introduction ... 5
Methods & Inputs ... 6
Economic & Fiscal Impacts ... 11
Impacts Not Captured in This Analysis ... 15
Relevant Economic & Fiscal Context ... 19
TEDCO's Impacts in the Relevant Context ... 25
Conclusion ... 26
Appendix A: TEDCO's Myriad Impact G
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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Swishvo Urges CMS to Finalize Unbundled Maternity Codes and Establish Independent Lactation Billing Pathways
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
September 3, 2026
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1848-P; Docket CMS-2026-2377), 91
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TEDCO Supports Sirius Biotech Ventures Through Concept Capital Program
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Supports Sirius Biotech Ventures Through Concept Capital Program
Frederick-based company is developing an innovative platform to enhance drug-discovery efficiency
September 15, 2026
COLUMBIA, Md. -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a $25,000 investment in Sirius Biotech Ventures, a company specializing in the discovery and deve
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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Trump Administration Announces Nearly $17 Million to Adopt Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Improve Patient Transportation Between Facilities Across Rural Kansas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- 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 Nearly $17 Million to Adopt Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Improve Patient Transportation Between Facilities Across Rural Kansas
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The Trump Administration announced today that a nearly $17 million investment is being delivered to support rural healthcare technology and increase patient tran
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Trump Administration Expands Preventive and Behavioral Healthcare Access for Students Across Rural North Carolina
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- 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 Expands Preventive and Behavioral Healthcare Access for Students Across Rural North Carolina
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $1.25 million investment is being delivered to expand access to preventive, acute, and behavioral healthcare for children in rural North Carolina through the federal
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Virginia Tech: Karen Waldron, Shawn Ricci Donate $15 Million to Animal Cancer Care and Research Center
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Karen Waldron, Shawn Ricci donate $15 million to Animal Cancer Care and Research Center
By Kevin Myatt
14 Sep 2026
Animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci of Shawsville are giving $15 million to the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center at Roanoke, supporting cancer treatment for pets and translational research that can also help people.
The gift not only represents the largest sum ever donated to the
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Wildlife Society: Cockroaches and Land Crabs Spread Seeds, Too
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Cockroaches and land crabs spread seeds, too
The unlikely dispersers help propagate a mushroom-looking plant
September 14, 2026
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New photos in Japan caught two animals in the act of devouring fungus root fruit and the millions of tiny seeds inside: land crabs and cockroaches.
Scientists were surprised to find that on the island of Ishigaki, land hermit crab (Coenob
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Wildlife Society: Managing Ducks an Ocean Apart
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Managing ducks an ocean apart
Waterfowl conservation and management looks different in Europe and North America
September 15, 2026
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Although there are similar species across both continents, European and North American strategies for waterfowl management are vastly different.
A new paper published in Wildlife Society Bulletin points to cultural and geopolitical fac
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Wildlife Society: Michael Rohde Earns Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Michael Rohde earns Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy
The Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy will support work on integrating conservation, farming and healthy water resources
September 14, 2026
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Michael Rohde has been awarded the 2026 Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy.
Now in its fifth year, the fellowship is open
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