Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors

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Adams, Davis, Van Hollen, Booker Introduce Bicameral Bills to Improve Access to Care for Americans with Sickle Cell Disease
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Davis, Van Hollen, Booker Introduce Bicameral Bills to Improve Access to Care for Americans with Sickle Cell Disease * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Representative Danny Davis (IL-07),Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), and SenatorCory Booker (NJ) reintroduced two bills to improve access to care for Americans living with sickle cell diseas  more
ASAM Weekly for September 22, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 22, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 22 While we push on initiating buprenorphine in our communities, discontinuation remains a major concern: a JAMA Network Open article highlights that 1 in 3 first-time buprenorphine prescriptions are abandoned, a trend mirrored in recent findings on extended-release formulations. While bar  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Capital Research Center Issues Report Entitled 'Enemies of Energy - U.S. Energy Foundation'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report: * * * Enemies of Energy: U.S. Energy Foundation The U.S. Energy Foundation's 2024 grants to anti-energy NGOs was at least $11.4 million. by Ken Braun September 23, 2026 Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy. - Donor type: pass-through grant maker Until  more
Congressional Farm Visit in Lancaster County Highlights the Importance of Investing in Projects
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Farm Visit in Lancaster County Highlights the Importance of Investing in Projects * Legislative visitors learn about sustainable agricultural practices on local farm District staff from federal legislative offices joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on a Lancaster County farm this week to learn about conservation farming practices in Pennsylvania supported by federal invest  more
Congressman Harris Announces $2.1 Million for University of Maryland Eastern Shore
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Announces $2.1 Million for University of Maryland Eastern Shore * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will receive $2,131,929 in federal funding through the Supplemental HBCU Mandatory Grants program. Statement from Congressman Harris: "UMES has a long history of educating students on the Eas  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information September 23, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Quantum Device Simulates Matter Popping Into Existence
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Quantum Device Simulates Matter Popping into Existence Andrew Tie 9/23/26 A new study from the Duke Quantum Center demonstrates the ability to conduct experiments related to the Big Bang and high-energy physics. - A research team led by faculty at the Duke Quantum Center (DQC) has observed string-breaking dynamics related to particle-antiparticle formation on a quantum  more
EEOC Sues MedStar Health, Inc. and MedStar Southern Maryland Health Center for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues MedStar Health, Inc. and MedStar Southern Maryland Health Center for Disability Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says hospital refused to hire applicant with disability, denying disability-related accommodations GREENBELT, Md. -MedStar Health, Inc., a healthcare network in Maryland, and member hospital MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, violated  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Making It a Priority - How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Illakkia Ranjani, Davy Sell and Stephanie Norris: * * * Making It a Priority: How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align September 22, 2026 In order to ensure that a state's workforce development infrastructure is prepared to support their workforce needs, states seek to understand and publicize the jobs that will be in future demand. Occupational projections provi  more
Fleet Readiness Center East Earns Landmark Third OSHA VPP Star Designation
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center East Earns Landmark Third OSHA VPP Star Designation Sep 23, 2026 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has earned Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognition from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a third application area, becoming the only Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) facilit  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
FRCE Artisans Lead the Way in New NAVAIR Development Program
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * FRCE artisans lead the way in new NAVAIR development program Sep 22, 2026 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently piloted a new leadership program for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) enterprise, serving as the exclusive testing ground for skilled trade employee development. After months of training, FRCE celebrated the gradu  more
Governor Moore Calls for Repealing Reckless Data Center Tax Break Championed by Dan Cox
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Governor Moore Calls for Repealing Reckless Data Center Tax Break Championed by Dan Cox * # ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced plans to clean up the mess created by people like Dan Cox. He called for repealing the reckless tax break that jumpstarted the data center industry here in Maryland. Cox was one of just 17 House members who cosponsored the 2020 bill to exempt data center e  more
Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers * New Framework and Agency Taskforce are a Step in the Right Direction for Data Center Threats and Transparency in Maryland Today, Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order to clarify oversight requirements and increase public transparency on all new data center proposals in Maryland. The announcement outlined a new framework that s  more
How UMGC in Europe Turns Cities into Classrooms
ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * How UMGC in Europe Turns Cities into Classrooms * Field study courses connect learning with real-world exploration Based in Germany, Heike Raphael-Hernandez, PhD has been teaching history, English, and humanities at UMGC in Europe for more than 30 years. Growing up in East Berlin, Heike Raphael-Hernandez, PhD witnessed history not as a distant subject but as part of everyday life. Toda  more
Hoyer: People Who Work for the Government Should Be Able to Afford to Work for the Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: People Who Work for the Government Should Be Able to Afford to Work for the Government * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at a press conference with members of the Federal Workforce Caucus and federal employee union leaders to highlight the impact of President Donald Trump's proposed 2027 pay freeze on the federal workforce. Below is a transcrip  more
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Honors Donors With Founders Wall Recognition Supporting Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Center
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 By Steve Moore Asking A Different Question How sustained investment in research, people, and prevention can help build a future where fewer children experience sexual abuse. - For generations, we have asked "how could that happen?!" in response to reports of child sexual abuse. Lasting change begins when we instead ask, "How could we have   more
Majority of DMV Residents Negatively Impacted by Federal Job Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Majority of DMV Residents Negatively Impacted by Federal Job Cuts * Story Highlights * Positive ratings of local job availability have dropped 14 points * Affordable housing remains the lowest-ranked regional aspect * One in three worry about rent or mortgage payments, down from 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Federal workforce reductions ha  more
Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), in calling for Unite  more
McClellan Celebrates Securing Three Virginia Initiatives in Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Celebrates Securing Three Virginia Initiatives in Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: On September 16, 2026, the House passed H.R. 9497, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, to authorize critical water infrastructure projects and programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Specifically, McClellan a  more
National Gallery of Art Appoints Virginia Anderson as Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and Head of the Art of the Americas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * National Gallery of Art Appoints Virginia Anderson as Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and Head of the Art of the Americas September 23, 2026 Washington, DC--The National Gallery of Art announced today that Virginia Anderson will join the museum as the Christiane Ellis Valone Senior Curator of American Art and head of the art of the Americas. She will assume the role in November  more
National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Angie Nixon from Florida for the U.S. Senate. If elected, Nixon will join nurses in our fight to take on the billionaire class and del  more
National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program September 23, 2026 More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad - Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors cour  more
NBC Sports senior exec Jon Miller '78 plays a key role in determining what content viewers want to see
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports senior exec Jon Miller '78 plays a key role in determining what content viewers want to see As president of acquisitions and partnerships for NBC Sports, Miami University alumnus Jon Miller '78 has developed a keen sense for what content and coverage viewers want to see. In 2008, he created the NHL Winter Classic, an outdoor hockey game the New York Times said "has stolen New Year's Day." NBC broadcast it   more
Paxton Elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Paxton Elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union * Larry Paxton of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been elected a 2026 fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the world's largest association of Earth and space scientists. Each year, AGU bestows this honor on no more than 0.1% of its tens   more
Sen. Van Hollen, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, IG Cuffari, ICE Acting Director Venturella
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari, and Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 300 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20528 - The Honorable David Venturella Acting Direc  more
St. Mary's College of Maryland: Int'l Partnership Explores Academic & Research Collaboration
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news: * * * Int'l Partnership Explores Academic & Research Collaboration September 23, 2026 By Morris Renea P St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) and Ulster University, through its International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) in Northern Ireland, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a framework to explore new academic, research and intercultural learning opportunities f  more
Statement From BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco on Gov. Moore's Data Center Development Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: BizUtility] -- Pepco posted the following news release: * * * Statement from BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco on Gov. Moore's Data Center Development Executive Order September 23, 2026 We applaud the Governor's focus on transparency and customer protections as Maryland's energy needs grow. As demand from large energy users increases, it can drive up supply costs across the region - costs that are ultimately borne by customers. That's why we have long supporte  more
Student Spotlight: Avery LeVan, Class of 2027
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Avery LeVan, Class of 2027 * From externships through the GW Law Field Placement Program to founding GW Law's a cappella group, GW Law Cappella, Avery LeVan, Class of 2027, has spent his law school career taking advantage of a wide range of opportunities. Over his 2L summer, he was a Judicial Intern at the Municipal Attorney's Office in Anchorage, Alaska, and this semeste  more
Study led by UChicago scientists finds atmosphere on the coldest lava world to date
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Study led by UChicago scientists finds atmosphere on the coldest lava world to date * In the search for extraterrestrial life, it makes sense to first look for rocky planets with an atmosphere, like Earth. Without an atmosphere, a planet can't have surface water. But of the more than 6,300 exoplanets cataloged thus far, the vast majority are not rocky, and only a handful of the rocky worlds appear to ha  more
TEDCO Leaders Named Among Washingtonian's 2026 Tech Titans
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Leaders Named Among Washingtonian's 2026 Tech Titans Troy LeMaile-Stovall, Tammi Thomas and Jack Miner recognized for their impact on Maryland's technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Columbia, Md., (September 24, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced that three of its executives have been named to the Washingtonian's 202  more
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and  more
TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence * By Zekeya A. Harrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University has secured $1.92 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to support the 1890 Center of Excellence for Land, Water, and Resource Management (COE-LWRM). This grant represents the sixth  more
UBalt Ties at #75 Nationally in 2027 U.S. News Ranking for Social Mobility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Ties at #75 Nationally in 2027 U.S. News Ranking for Social Mobility * #'We strive to give every student their best shot at success' The University of Baltimore is ranked #75 in the nation in the category of Social Mobility, tied with five other institutions for the accolade among all that qualified in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges publication. According to the   more
USU's National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation Strengthens Partnerships for a Changing World
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU's National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation Strengthens Partnerships for a Changing World * In This Article * A Unified Academic Platform * Building on Established Missions * Strengthening the Military-Civilian Health Ecosystem * Leadership Grounded in Public Health and Global Engagement * Looking Ahead Preparing for crisis and conflict requires more than responding when  more
Van Hollen, More than 15 Senate Democrats Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, More than 15 Senate Democrats Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led more than 15 of his colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U.S. and China on guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) models with Chin  more
Wildlife Society: Illegal Cattle May Help Spread Screwworm
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Illegal cattle may help spread screwworm Flesh-eating maggots could be hitching rides on cows moving northward September 23, 2026 The spread of screwworm flies across Central America and into the United States may have arrived partly due to illegal cattle movements south of the border. These cattle movements complicate the latest efforts to fight the spread and re-es  more
Wildlife Society: Most Birders Support Renaming Species
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Most birders support renaming species Surveys by the American Ornithological Society revealed most people were fine with changing honorific names September 23, 2026 Surveys conducted by the American Ornithological Society have revealed that three-quarters of birders were fine with its decision to change the honorific names of 152 species in the United States   more
World Relief, Nearly 3,500 Christians Petition President Trump to Restore Refugee Resettlement, Halt Exclusion of Those Fleeing Religious Persecution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release: * * * World Relief, Nearly 3,500 Christians Petition President Trump to Restore Refugee Resettlement, Halt Exclusion of Those Fleeing Religious Persecution * Letter from Christians in every state to be delivered to the White House Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255 BALTIMORE, Md. - Today, World Relief is delivering a letter signed by nearly 3,500 Christians from arou  more
York College Hosts Fall Career Fair Expo with the Most Employers to Date
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College Hosts Fall Career Fair Expo with the Most Employers to Date * When Ashiya Norfleet '27 entered the M&T Bank Field House on September 23, she had one goal in mind: connect with as many employers as she could in hopes of securing a job after her upcoming May graduation. A Psychology major with a minor in Business, Ashiya aimed to combine the skills she gained from both topics and utilize   more