Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors

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AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called "EIDP"), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called "Vylor," to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibi  more
Alumni Association Announces New Hall of Fame Inductees
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association Announces New Hall of Fame Inductees * The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Alumni Association will induct four accomplished individuals into the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame during this year's homecoming festivities. This year's inductees include longtime communication professor Dr. J.C. Casey, experienced educator and literacy advocate Cathy Simer, and en  more
Amtrak Awards First Round of Community Grants, Investing More Than $4.1 Million in West and Central Baltimore Through the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awards First Round of Community Grants, Investing More Than $4.1 Million in West and Central Baltimore Through the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program * #First grants awarded through Amtrak's $50 million community investment commitment to mitigate construction impacts BALTIMORE - Eleven West and Central Baltimore organizations will receive more than $4.1 million from Amtrak to support workf  more
AOPA Statement on Issuance of Eviction Notices at Aeroflex-Andover Airport
FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release: * * * AOPA Statement on Issuance of Eviction Notices at Aeroflex-Andover Airport * Tenants were notified in June that their hangars would be torn down because of "critical repair and condition issues." While the state says it will continue to offer tie downs for now, the eviction would likely force two businesses at the airport-a flight school and a maintenance s  more
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative * The Reimagining Democracy Program at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has announced an expanded initiative examining how professional sports and fandom can strengthen civic health and democratic life in the United States. Led by Tova Wang, director of  more
Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding * Lawsuit ensures states' ability to recover Congressionally appropriated federal funding impounded by the Trump Administration ahead of the end of fiscal year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Ad  more
Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most sign  more
Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm  more
Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeale  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi  more
Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat  more
Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs * #AG Rayfield blasts "shell game" attempt to avoid accountability Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action to block DuPont from shuffling money around to avoid accountability for the massive cleanup costs from PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water and  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. T  more
Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protecti  more
Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an  more
Cancer care coordinators and nurse navigators help patients 'through their treatment journey'
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Cancer care coordinators and nurse navigators help patients 'through their treatment journey' * A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult and uncertain moments in a person's life, both for the patient and family members -and impacts readiness. In Defense Health Agency's military hospitals and clinics, dedicated staff work behind the scenes to help navigate a patient's journey: nurse navig  more
Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu  more
CommonSpirit Trinity Health System Finalizes Transition to UPMC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Trinity Health System Finalizes Transition to UPMC 9/30/2026 Steubenville, OH - CommonSpirit Trinity Health System has completed the transaction with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System including Trinity West and Trinity East in Steubenville, Ohio, Trinity Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, Ohio and   more
Coppin State University Equips Urban Educators to Lead in AI-Ready Classrooms
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Oct 1 2026 Coppin State University Equips Urban Educators to Lead in AI-Ready Classrooms BALTIMORE-- Coppin State University hosted a two-day professional development institute designed to equip K-12 educators with the knowledge, practical tools, and pedagogical strategies needed to effectively and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into classroom instruction. The institute, "Future-Read  more
Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. D  more
DCMA supports NASA's Roman Space Telescope
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA supports NASA's Roman Space Telescope * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Defense Contract Management Agency Northeast team is celebrating a monumental achievement in space exploration following the liftoff of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, Aug. 30. For more than six years, DCMA quality assurance personnel p  more
Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for   more
DOJ Sues Maryland Counties Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, MD and Montgomery County, MD Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 1, 2026 Today's lawsuit marks the eighth state the Department has sued over unlawful regulation of federal agents - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, Mar  more
Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Allegations of Small Business Program Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Allegations of Small Business Program Fraud * WASHINGTON - A civil settlement agreement with Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc., Zahid ("Donny") Sheikh, and Shamela ("Meena") Sheikh (collectively "ETS") whereby ETS will pay $2,250,000 to resolve allegations that ETS violated the False Claims   more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal r  more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model  more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 3 of 5) * * * Southeast Crescent Regional Commission The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing   more
Florida Dengue Outbreak Highlights Importance of Upstate Research
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 Florida dengue outbreak highlights importance of Upstate research The recent rise in locally acquired dengue cases in Florida is drawing national attention to a mosquito-borne virus that researchers at Upstate Medical University have studied for years. For Upstate scientists, the Florida cases underscore why understanding dengue--and deve  more
FRCSW Personnel Visit USS Theodore Roosevelt
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * FRCSW Personnel Visit USS Theodore Roosevelt Oct 1, 2026 San Diego, CA--Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) personnel recently had the opportunity to go aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, gaining a firsthand look at how maintenance, supply, and logistics directly impact the readiness of our forward deployed warfighters. As the ship prepares for deployment, the crew provided a  more
Governor Moore Convenes Maryland Innovation Summit, Releases New Maryland Business AI Benchmark
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Convenes Maryland Innovation Summit, Releases New Maryland Business AI Benchmark * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today convened the Maryland Innovation Summit in Baltimore, bringing together around 400 leaders from government, business, labor, philanthropy, and academia to chart how Maryland will meet the economic and social changes driven by artificial intelligence. At the  more
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland's housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive. The orders lower housing costs by accelerating the use of more cost-efficient constructi  more
Governor Moore Visits Emergency Call Center, Highlights State Investments in Public Safety
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Visits Emergency Call Center, Highlights State Investments in Public Safety * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today toured the Baltimore City 9-1-1 Call Center, highlighting the state's $8M investment in the center which will support a new Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and the formation of the new Department of Neighborhood Safety -a third branch of public safety in Baltim  more
Governor Newsom fails Californians by refusing to sign law protecting nurses who challenge unsafe A.I.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom fails Californians by refusing to sign law protecting nurses who challenge unsafe A.I. * Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of AB 2575 gives hospital corporations a green light to discipline nurses who override unsafe artificial intelligence (A.I.) to protect their patients, enabling tech companies to blame health care workers when tech products cause harm. "The g  more
Governor Spanberger's Energy Plan Highlights Need to Rein in Data Centers
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger's Energy Plan Highlights Need to Rein in Data Centers * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Thursday released a comprehensive energy policy roadmap that features options prioritizing transitions to cleaner energy-while forecasting data centers will likely eat up a massive chunk of the Commonwealth's energy needs and capacity in the coming years. The proposal thankful  more
Hopkins Collaboration Expands Access to Maritime Testing and Advanced Sensing
LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Hopkins Collaboration Expands Access to Maritime Testing and Advanced Sensing * Students from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) collaborated with researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, to make maritime testing and optical sensing more accessible and cost-effective. Their work, part   more
House Energy Committee votes out bills on data center regulations and fair rates for utility customers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Energy Committee votes out bills on data center regulations and fair rates for utility customers * HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 - Continuing its efforts to mitigate the impact of data centers and rising energy costs, the PA House Energy Committee voted this week to advance several bills that would protect Pennsylvania households and small businesses. The bills are: * H.B. 2755: Would   more
International President John Costa names Local 128-Asheville, NC, President/Business Agent Steve Sprague as International Organizer
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * International President John Costa names Local 128-Asheville, NC, President/Business Agent Steve Sprague as International Organizer * Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International President John Costa has named Local 128-Asheville, NC, President/Business Agent Steve Sprague as a new Organizer in the International Campaigns Department. "We welcome and congratu  more
Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology: Linking Aging and Immune Cell Behaviors in INBT's REU Summer Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology issued the following news: * * * Linking Aging and Immune Cell Behaviors in INBT's REU Summer Program By Gina Wadas / September 30, 2026 How does aging and frailty change the way immune cells protect the body? Marco Piazzi, a biomedical engineering undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology, explored that question this summer with his own independent research project through the Johns Hopkins Institute for  more
Johns Hopkins: By Mapping Tasks, Researchers Identify Overlooked Exposure Risks for Farm Workers Handling Biosolids
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 By Mapping Tasks, Researchers Identify Overlooked Exposure Risks for Farm Workers Handling Biosolids A student-led study that combines public health and engineering methods maps how agricultural workers encounter biosolids and pinpoints the tasks that may warrant greater protection. - Biosolids are the nutrient-rich solids left after wastewat  more
Johns Hopkins: EHE Seniors Win International Design Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 EHE Seniors Win International Design Competition A senior capstone project tackling flooding in Baltimore's Fells Point earned top honors and gave students hands-on experience solving a real-world engineering challenge - A team of Johns Hopkins environmental engineering seniors won first place in the Water Environment category of the Water En  more
Johns Hopkins: New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released a new guide to strengthen gun violence policies in Wisconsin. Their new roadmap, "Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin," provides data-informed steps for Wisconsin policymakers to reduce and prevent firearm inj  more
Johns Hopkins: Understanding the Reach of Syringe Services Programs in Kentucky
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 Understanding the Reach of Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) in Kentucky Assistant Scientist, Samantha J. Harris, PhD, MPA is leading research examining the growth and variation of syringe services programs across the state of Kentucky. The project aims to better understand how harm reduction services are being implemented, what challenges program  more
Maryland Department of Labor Announces First Banks to Provide Maryland Opportunity Accounts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of Labor Announces First Banks to Provide Maryland Opportunity Accounts BALTIMORE, MD (September 30, 2026) - The Maryland Department of Labor's Office of Financial Regulation today announced that First United Bank & Trust and Middletown Valley Bank have become the first financial institutions to apply for and achieve certification under the new Maryland Opportunity Acco  more
Maryland's Targeted Pricing Law Takes Effect
MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Maryland's Targeted Pricing Law Takes Effect * Maryland's law against "surveillance pricing" takes effect today, putting into practice a targeted approach to personalized pricing that protects consumers from data-driven markups without putting everyday discounts and savings at risk. The law prevents covered grocer  more
Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding 10/1/2026 Lawsuit Seeks States' Ability to Recover Congressionally Appropriated Federal Funding Impounded by the Trump Administration - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor 10/1/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 16 states and Guam in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based EIDP - the chemical company historically known as DuPont - its parent company, Corteva, and a newly creat  more
Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine  more
Md. Environment Dept: State Reaches Agreement With Curtis Bay Energy to End Incinerator Operations at South Baltimore Facility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release: * * * State Reaches Agreement with Curtis Bay Energy to End Incinerator Operations at South Baltimore Facility Settlement of complaint for air pollution violations includes $600,000 penalty, requirement for medical waste incineration to cease - BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2026) - Incinerator operations at the Curtis Bay Energy facility in South Baltimore will come to an end under a settlemen  more
Md. Health Dept. Awards $10 Million to Increase Access to Fresh Produce in High-poverty Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Maryland Department of Health awards $10 million to increase access to fresh produce in high-poverty communities Produce Rx Initiative will deliver healthy food access and nutritional support to ENOUGH communities - Baltimore, MD -- The Maryland Department of Health today announced the recipients of Maryland's $10 million in Produce Rx grants to improve health outcomes for   more
N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Marylan  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fami  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: State Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit against Indiana-based EIDP, the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and a n  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the cou  more
National Association of Realtors Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leaders  more
One Amentum: Celebrating Two Years as a Public Company
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * One Amentum: Celebrating Two Years as a Public Company * October 1, 2026, marks an exciting milestone for Amentum: two years as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AMTM. It has been a transformative journey since our debut in 2024, not just for our company but for the missions we support, th  more
Protect Borrowers: Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt As Midterm Elections Put Medical Debt Relief on the Ballot, State Lawmakers Aren't Waiting for Washington to Act By Elena Botella | October 1, 2026 Earlier this month, we shared the bombshell New York Times story that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), an obstetrician-gynecologist, sued more than 700 of his patients for allegedly un  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Releases New State Policy on Constitutional Disclosure Requirements for Criminal Cases
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 28 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Releases New State Policy On Constitutional Disclosure Requirements for Criminal Cases September 28, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a task force he created in 2025 has developed a recommended model policy to help South Dakota prosecutors and law enforcement agencies address constitutional disclosure re  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili  more
Scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review begins today
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review begins today * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries' scoping period for Red Drum begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to share ideas on potential management strategies for the scheduled comprehensive review of the N.C. Red Drum Fisher  more
Seton Hall Esports Leaders Share Insights at Campus Takeover
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Esports Leaders Share Insights at Campus Takeover * Seton Hall Esports Manager and Assistant Professor Victor Gomez and former Seton Hall esports player Kevin Craig, now chief operating officer of Division One, took part in Campus Takeover at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on September 25, bringing Seton Hall perspectives to conversations about inclusion, career development and the  more
TEDCO Requests Proposals for the 2026 Community Development Financial Institutions Technical Assistance Services
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Requests Proposals for the 2026 Community Development Financial Institutions Technical Assistance Services Proposal submissions due by Monday, November 2, 2026 - COLUMBIA, Md., (October 1, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking qualified (CDFIs) to provide technical assista  more
TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "From Lab to Liquidity" Panel
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "From Lab to Liquidity" Panel Session will feature investors and founders from 100KM Ventures, AIN Ventures and Ion Storage Systems, moderated by TEDCO's Avanti Shetye - COLUMBIA, Md., (September 30, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "From Lab to Liquidity" session at the upcoming 2026 Entr  more
To Boldly Fly: Naval Center for Space Technology Enters Fifth Decade of Space Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * To Boldly Fly: Naval Center for Space Technology Enters Fifth Decade of Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Spacecraft and mission systems designed and engineered at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) deliver tactical advantages to the nation's warfighters. Established Oct. 1, 1986, to consolidate NRL's space expertise, NCST marks its 40th anniversary as the   more
Trump Administration Announces Nearly $55 Million to Expand Rural Maternal and Emergency Care, Cancer Screening, and Alabama's Rural Healthcare Workforce
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Nearly $55 Million to Expand Rural Maternal and Emergency Care, Cancer Screening, and Alabama's Rural Healthcare Workforce * The Trump Administration announced today that nearly $55 million in federal funding is being delivered to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and expand access to matern  more
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts major counter-UAS test event
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts major counter-UAS test event * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is at the forefront of conducting developmental testing of the equipment that may be used by the future force. It's importance to this mission was underscored by hosting the Joint Interagency Task Force (JITF) 401 operational experimentation exercise called Falcon Peak 26  more
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers Into Removal Proceedings Without Interview
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum of  more
Van Hollen Joins Banking Committee Democrats in Call on Bill Pulte to Reverse Illegal Decision to Eliminate FHFA Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Banking Committee Democrats in Call on Bill Pulte to Reverse Illegal Decision to Eliminate FHFA Watchdog * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, alongside Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Rap  more
Van Hollen Reintroduces Bill to Make Higher Education More Accessible for Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Reintroduces Bill to Make Higher Education More Accessible for Students with Disabilities * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced the Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026, legislation to make higher education in America more affordable and accessible for students with disabilities. This bill would enable students with disabilities who take reduced cours  more
Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement as a National Museum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement as a National Museum * Yesterday, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to designate the upcoming Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore as the official National Museum of the Blind People's Movement passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  more
Van Hollen Statement on Opposition to Moving Forward on Ratepayer Protection Act Without Meaningful Action to Lower Costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Opposition to Moving Forward on Ratepayer Protection Act Without Meaningful Action to Lower Costs for Americans * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding his vote against moving forward with the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation that fails to address the rising electricity costs and reduced energy reliability Americans  more
VCU: Pharmacy Student Nina Chatman Earns National Recognition for Organ Donation Advocacy
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 1, 2026 Pharmacy student Nina Chatman earns national recognition for organ donation advocacy 'Every person has the power to make an impact,' says Chatman, who was honored by the American Society of Transplantation for her efforts to champion organ donation and transplant education. - When Catrina "Nina" Chatman first learned about the role of pharmacists in organ transplant, she thought bac  more
Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plant  more
What Three UMGC Faculty Members Have Learned About Teaching
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * What Three UMGC Faculty Members Have Learned About Teaching * Award recipients reflect on purpose, persistence, and learner success University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is guided by its mission to inspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives... one student at a time. Ahead of World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2026, we spoke with three faculty members about why they teach, and   more
Wildlife Society: Wild Cam - Gray Foxes are Declining in Indiana
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Wild Cam: Gray foxes are declining in Indiana Disease and habitat fragmentation are likely pushing down numbers of the mesocarnivores October 1, 2026 Gray foxes are declining across Indiana, likely due to disease and the highly fragmented landscape in most of the state. "Trappers were the first to sound the alarm," said TWS member Tim Hiller, executive director and fou  more
World Relief Celebrates the Legacy of World Relief Kenya, Announces Transition to Nawiri Impact Africa in Kenya
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release: * * * World Relief Celebrates the Legacy of World Relief Kenya, Announces Transition to Nawiri Impact Africa in Kenya * 82-year-old global Christian humanitarian organization celebrates decades of service in Kenya as Nawiri Impact Africa begins a new chapter of locally led ministry Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255 BALTIMORE, Md. - Today, World Relief announced the or  more
World Relief Grieves Another Restrictive Refugee Ceiling, Urges Reopening of Resettlement Program to Those Fleeing Religious Persecution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release: * * * World Relief Grieves Another Restrictive Refugee Ceiling, Urges Reopening of Resettlement Program to Those Fleeing Religious Persecution * FY 2027 Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions again excludes refugees in greatest need, including persecuted Christians Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255 BALTIMORE, Md. - Today, the Presidential Determination on Re  more