News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors
AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families
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The Air & Space Forces Association proudly announces its 2026 class of scholarship recipients, awarding more than $117,000 to directly help Airmen, Guardians, and their Families to pursue higher education. The 2026 awards, made possible through the generosity of
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insufficient evaluation of the environmental consequences of commercial drone package deliver
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
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#Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Ad
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BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco to Deliver Tax Savings Directly to Maryland Customers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: BizUtility] -- Pepco posted the following news release:
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BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco to Deliver Tax Savings Directly to Maryland Customers
WASHINGTON, D.C. September 28, 2026
Amid the current affordability concerns, the Companies will seek regulatory approval to provide $160 million in tax savings for the benefit of customers.
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BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco announced they will seek regulatory approval to provide approximately $160 million in tax refu
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Bowie State Researchers Lead Study on Bats' Role in Healthier Plants
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State Researchers Lead Study on Bats' Role in Healthier Plants
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Deep in a Costa Rican forest, a bat eats fruit, flies off and, in under 20 minutes, poops. That quick, unglamorous process may hold a key to healthier crops, more resilient forests and a better understanding of how nature keeps itself disease-free.
Dr. Priscila Chaverri, a professor of microbiology in Bowie State's Department of
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Consumer Reports: California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning the Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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California governor vetoes bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data
September 28, 2026
Sacramento, California -- California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1542, a bill which would have amended the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data.
"We are disappointed in the Governor's decision to allow businesses to continue to sell consumers' sensitive
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Frostburg State University Named Among Top Colleges in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Named Among Top Colleges in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
Sep 28, 2026
Frostburg State University has been recognized among the nation's top colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning the No. 10 spot for Best Value for In-State Students and tying for No. 20 among Top Public Schools in the Regional Universities North category.
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George Mason explores three-year degree pathways to expand access and affordability
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason explores three-year degree pathways to expand access and affordability
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George Mason University, in coordination with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), is pursuing the development of three-year degree programs that will make college education accessible to more students, save them time and money, and provide more opportunities for workforce engagement.
The universi
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Giving Review Issues Commentary: "Trust, Tax Policy, and the Future of the Nonprofit Sector" Examines Major Questions Facing Sector
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center:
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"Trust, Tax Policy, and the Future of the Nonprofit Sector" examines major questions facing sector
Sep 28, 2026
Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center looks at the state of trust in nonprofits, the bargain underlying tax-exemption,
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Howard Payne University announces 2026 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news:
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Howard Payne University announces 2026 Homecoming Court
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BROWNWOOD - September 28, 2026 - Howard Payne University has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court nominees. The students will be featured during the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Later that day, the Homecoming court will be crowned during halftime at HPU's football game versus Nelson University at Gordon Wood Stadium. Kickoff is s
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ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime hearing on Flock cameras and the threat they pose to national security and the privacy of everyday Americans. This hearing follows Senator Hawley's investigation into major automated license plate reader (ALPR) com
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Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs Expected to Remain Stable in 2027
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs Expected to Remain Stable in 2027
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced significant premium savings for millions of Medicare beneficiaries in 2027, with weighted average MA premiums projected to fall more than 16% from 2026 to 2027, and av
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
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New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringi
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Schaefer Center's Ann Cotten Named 2026 NAPA Fellow
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Schaefer Center's Ann Cotten Named 2026 NAPA Fellow
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#Dr. Cotten is part of a class of 64 new members who 'represent excellence in public service from around the country'
Ann Cotten, executive director of the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore, has been named to the 2026 Class of Academy Fellows at the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) in Washington, D.
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SENATOR ALSOBROOKS HOSTS REAL MEN, REAL TALK DISCUSSION AT BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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SENATOR ALSOBROOKS HOSTS REAL MEN, REAL TALK DISCUSSION AT BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
September 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with MedStar Health and United Way of the National Capital Area, hosted "Real Men, Real Talk" at Bowie State University -- a discussion and community fair dedicated to men, their health, and a stronger community.
Senator Alsobrooks
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Sinclair: KDNL Rebrands as STL30, Reinforcing Commitment to St. Louis Community
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release:
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KDNL Rebrands as STL30, Reinforcing Commitment to St. Louis Community
ST. Louis, MO. - September 28, 2026 - Sinclair today announced that KDNL in St. Louis has rebranded as STL30, introducing a new on-air identity designed to strengthen the station's connection to St. Louis and the communities it serves.
Beginning this week, the new STL30 branding wi
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Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President
WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surg
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TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host Maryland FAMLI Program Team
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host Maryland FAMLI Program Team
Employers can get in-person registration help and answers on Maryland's new paid family and medical leave program ahead of January 2027 contributions
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COLUMBIA, Md., (September 29, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces that representatives from Maryland's Family and M
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Three Winners Announced for TWS' Special Recognition Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Three winners announced for TWS' Special Recognition Award
The honor is given annually to those who make outstanding contributions to the wildlife profession
September 28, 2026
A loon citizen science project in Minnesota, a popular nature series and a student chapter advisor have all been singled out for The Wildlife Society's Special Recognition Award.
TWS' Special
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Transforming Indo-Pacific Logistics: Insights from Amentum Leaders
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Transforming Indo-Pacific Logistics: Insights from Amentum Leaders
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The logistics systems that sustained U.S. military operations over the past several decades must evolve to meet the unique challenges of the Indo-Pacific.
This was a critical insight shared by Amentum subject matter experts during the Pacific Deterrence and Readine
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Trump Administration Announces $169 Million to Expand Specialty Care, Strengthen Emergency Services, and Bring Lifesaving Blood Transfusions Closer to Colorado Patients
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- 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 $169 Million to Expand Specialty Care, Strengthen Emergency Services, and Bring Lifesaving Blood Transfusions Closer to Colorado Patients
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $169.6 million investment is being delivered to strengthen and expand healthcare for rural Coloradans through
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Trump Administration Announces $51 Million for Rural Texas Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- 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 $51 Million for Rural Texas Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $51 million investment is being delivered to create or improve community-based chronic disease prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs through the federal Rural Heal
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Tuskegee University: Lyceum Event Features Collette V. Smith, First Black Woman to Coach in the NFL
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 29 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Lyceum Event Features Collette V. Smith, first Black woman to coach in the NFL
Crystal Drake 28 September 2026
"It's game day, every day!"
Collette V. Smith was in coach mode for Tuskegee's recent Lyceum event.
Lyceum event features Collette V. Smith, first Black woman to coach in the NFL and student moderator, Richard Scott, chapter president of A(2)MEND and SGA Chief of Staff, a sophomore Psychology
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University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Names New Vice President of Human Resources to Lead Staffing and Workforce Development Initiatives
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Maryland Medical System posted the following news release:
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University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Names New Vice President of Human Resources to Lead Staffing and Workforce Development Initiatives
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GLEN BURNIE, Md. (September 28, 2026) -The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has appo
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University of Michigan: Launching a New Phase of NASA Astrophysics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Launching a new phase of NASA astrophysics
September 28, 2026
A University of Michigan astronomer is helping lead NASA's far-infrared telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe.
Announced last week, the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, or PRIMA, is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics
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USU Graduate Nursing Team Teaches Trauma Care to More Than 150 Providers in Pacific Partnership 2026
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Graduate Nursing Team Teaches Trauma Care to More Than 150 Providers in Pacific Partnership 2026
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From June 22 to July 3, 2026, a faculty member and a doctoral student from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) joined roughly 270 U.S. service members in Dong Hoi, Vietnam, for Pacific Partnership 2026, the U.S. Navy'
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Victoria Boomer '27 Finds Her Calling at the Intersection of Social Work and Environmental Justice
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Victoria Boomer '27 Finds Her Calling at the Intersection of Social Work and Environmental Justice
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For Victoria Boomer, a food desert was never just an empty shelf. It was a pattern she could trace across neighborhoods in Houston, a missing piece connecting environmental injustice to the health outcomes she is training to address as a social worker.
Boomer, a senior social work major at Bowie Stat
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White House Sends 17 Nominations to Senate on Sept. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034.
John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032.
James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be
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Wildlife Society: African Swine Fever Could Drive Asian Wild Pigs to Extinction
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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African swine fever could drive Asian wild pigs to extinction
The disease may take a massive toll on rainforest ecosystems
September 29, 2026
African swine fever could drive a dozen wild pig species in Asia to extinction, creating untold damage to rainforests across the continent.
African swine fever began to appear in China in 2018, spreading throughout oth
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WVWC To Recognize 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Founders Day
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 28 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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WVWC To Recognize 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Founders Day
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) has named the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards, recognizing extraordinary leadership, service, and accomplishments that reflect the spirit and values of the College. An additional award will be presented to the Upshur Parish House in acknowledgment of its s
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Zhejiang University: Juhee Ahn - Tracking Bacteria's 'Natural Enemies' to Safeguard Food Safety
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 28 -- Zhejiang University issued the following news:
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Juhee Ahn: Tracking bacteria's "natural enemies" to safeguard food safety
2026-09-28
When antibiotics that were once effective begin to "fail" against certain bacteria, what other tools can be relied on to combat antimicrobial-resistant pathogens? In 2019, about 4.95 million deaths worldwide were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance, including roughly 1.27 million directly attributable to it; in 2
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