News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors
American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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American University Student Turns Aviation Passion into Public Service at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- American University issued the following news:
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High Altitude-Ambition
From window-seat wanderlust to the Smithsonian, political science major Roderick Purdy, SPA/BA '27, turns a passion for aviation into a launchpad for public service.
By Adrienne Frank | October 1, 2026
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Purdy spends roughly 20 hours a week at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, transforming complex principles of aerodynamics and space exploration into
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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The Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
Saara Khan
10/02/2026
America is facing a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven in part by artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers. Instead of responding to that demand by building needed generation and transmission infrastructure, utilities are caving to growing backlash against data centers - even after projects have alr
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Ascension Saint Agnes expands access to health, wellness, and food resources in Baltimore
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Agnes expands access to health, wellness, and food resources in Baltimore
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Ascension Saint Agnes brought health screenings, wellness activities, groceries and community resources to Baltimore residents during its Fall Health Fair on Monday, Sept. 21, at Park Heights Academy.
In collaboration with Maryland Physicians Care and Catherine's Fa
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities 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 (
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new passe
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of sixteen states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based "EIDP," the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company, Corteva, and a newly cre
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General James Challenges Federal Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Challenges Federal Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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October 2, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for rolling back critical money-saving fuel economy standards for vehicles. Earlier this week, the Trump a
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Attorney General Nessel Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a multistate coalition, has filed a lawsuit (PDF) challenging the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to impound Congressionally appropriated federal funding. In this lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging federal fuel economy standards rollbacks
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging federal fuel economy standards rollbacks
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Oct. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 27 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy standards for new passenger car
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule that weakens corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passen
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Fuel Economy Standards
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Fuel Economy Standards
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#Rollback would cost drivers nearly $220 billion at the pump
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is taking action to stop a new Trump Administration rule that would roll back fuel efficiency standards and let automakers sell less fuel-efficient cars and trucks, a move that means Oregonians w
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new pa
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Capitol Tech's Second Annual GreyCon Coming October 9
LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news:
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Capitol Tech's Second Annual GreyCon Coming October 9
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Capitol Technology University will host our second annual GreyCon conference on Friday, October 9. As our premier Founder's Week event, the conference will bring together STEM professionals, alumni, and industry leaders to explore emerging technologies and honor our university's 99th anniversary.
This year also marks our 25th anniversary of leadersh
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CMS Convenes Certified Independent Dispute Resolution Entity Leaders to Discuss Ways to Improve the Federal Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Convenes Certified Independent Dispute Resolution Entity Leaders to Discuss Ways to Improve the Federal Program
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On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) convened leaders from across the federal government and from certified independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities to discuss issu
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
October 2, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus!
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff m
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Coppin State University: Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Dr. Rivera Draws on Boricua Heritage to Champion Student Success
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Coppin State University issued the following news:
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Oct 2 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Rivera Draws on Boricua Heritage to Champion Student Success
The first-generation college graduate draws on his bilingual background and family experiences to help Coppin students reach graduation.
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BALTIMORE -- For Dr. Rivera, education changed his life. Now, he is helping Coppin State University students discover what it can make possible in their own
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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Federal Register: Fish & Wildlife Service Issues Proposed Rule on Revised List of Birds Protected by Migratory Bird Treaty Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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General Provisions; Revised List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to revise the List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) by both adding and removing species and changing names to conform to accepted use by the scientific community. Reasons for the proposed
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Federal Register: USDA Designates 7 Companies to Provide Official Grain Inspection Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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United States Grain Standards Act Award of Designations
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing designation awards of the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc.; Omaha Grain Inspection Service; Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc.; Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection Departments, Inc.; Maryland Department of Agricul
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Felon Sentenced to 50 Months After Surge Task Force Finds Stolen Gun, Cocaine Base During Traffic Stop
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Felon Sentenced to 50 Months After Surge Task Force Finds Stolen Gun, Cocaine Base During Traffic Stop
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WASHINGTON - Kurono Scutchings, 29, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 50 months in prison in connection with his unlawful possession of a stolen semi-automatic pistol and more than 11 grams of cocaine base, anno
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Finding Signals, Ignoring Noise: NJIT PhD Grad Helps AI Detect Hate Speech
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Finding Signals, Ignoring Noise: NJIT PhD Grad Helps AI Detect Hate Speech
An economic theory called rational inattention led Yuan Zhao '26 to a new approach for improving LLM pattern detection.
October 2, 2026
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
Count from one up to fifty. Simple, right? Now try that while watching a video about the history of math and listening to a song about multiplication, a
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Q3 Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Third Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 28. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Investors, customers and
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
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The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
The s
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts
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ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Sean Richard Delaney, James Burke Miller and the Honorable Jocelyn Lang Williams to Baltimore City Circuit Court; Keith Joseph Rosa and Carlotta Ann Woodward to Montgomery County Circuit Court; a
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Governor Moore Announces Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, Giving Marylanders a Clearer View of Construction Progress
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, Giving Marylanders a Clearer View of Construction Progress
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ANNAPOLIS, MD-Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, a new online resource that gives Marylanders a view of construction progress on the Maryland Transportation Authority's (MDTA) Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project.
"As work con
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Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Program Feeds More than 600,000 Children for Third Consecutive Year, Fights Childhood Hunger
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Program Feeds More than 600,000 Children for Third Consecutive Year, Fights Childhood Hunger
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ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that, for the third year in a row, the Maryland SUN Bucks program has served more than 600,000 Maryland students. As of September 30, the 2026 program has deli
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Governor Wes Moore Rallies for Anti-Corruption Reform in Baltimore With End Citizens United and Stand Up America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release:
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Governor Wes Moore Rallies for Anti-Corruption Reform in Baltimore with End Citizens United and Stand Up America
October 2, 2026
Baltimore, MD -- Yesterday, Governor Wes Moore joined End Citizens United (ECU) and Stand Up America (SUA) in Balt
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Hopkins Political Union Encourages Dialogue Across Differences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Hopkins Political Union encourages dialogue across differences
With support from the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, which is currently accepting applications, groups like the Hopkins Political Union are promoting meaningful conversations on campus
By Claire Goudreau
Data centers, Iran, ICE, healthcare, voter ID laws--if it's on the front page of a newspaper, it's likely to end up as a debate
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Probes Big Tech Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements to Prevent Local Officials From Discussing Data Center Projects With Constituents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin Probes Big Tech's Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements to Prevent Local Officials From Discussing Data Center Projects With Constituents
Raskin Demands Answers from Amazon, Google, Meta and Oracle Over Their Use of Secrecy Agreements That Gag Government Officials and Keep Americans in the Dark About Consequences of Data Cen
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes Into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads
Lawmakers Ask Federal Watchdogs to Investigate Administration Officials for Violating Federal Law by Using Public Funds for Propaganda Ads
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Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2026)-- Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Commit
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Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the September jobs report:
"The September jobs report, which shows that just 29,000 jobs were added to the economy last month and that unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, reflects the uncertainty Americans feel toward the job market and the economy as this Administ
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ICYMI - SENATOR ALSOBROOKS HELPS LOCATE MAGIC CALDER PAINT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI - SENATOR ALSOBROOKS HELPS LOCATE MAGIC CALDER PAINT
October 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, the New York Times covered the unique story of how, after more than a decade, Alexander Calder's monumental "Mountains and Clouds," located in the Hart Senate Office Building, has finally been restored. The restoration hit many snags until donors and legislators from both part
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Johns Hopkins Celebrates 150 Years of Impact and Partnership in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins celebrates 150 years of impact and partnership in Baltimore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott join community partners, JHU President Ron Daniels, and university leaders in recognizing the breadth and depth of the city-university partnership
By Doug Donovan
When Baltimore resident Charles McCleary arrived at Turnaround Tuesday in the summer of 2019, he was hoping the
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Maryland Congressional Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Congressional Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of priorities for Baltimore residents, including affordable housing, transportation, public safety,
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Maryland Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities
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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation, and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of priorities for Baltimore residents, including affordable housing, trans
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in July 5, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the July 5, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (October 2, 2026) - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the July 5, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. An investigation by the Offic
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the July 1, 2026 Police-Involved In-Custody Death in Greenbelt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the July 1, 2026 Police-Involved In-Custody Death in Greenbelt
10/2/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the July 1, 2026 police-involved in-custody death that occurred in Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland. An investigation by the Office o
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Md. A.G. Brown: Body-Worn Camera Footage Release Delayed in August Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Bel Air
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Body-Worn Camera Footage Release Delayed in August Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Bel Air
10/2/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced a delay in the release of the body-worn camera footage of the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Bel Air, Harf
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Md. DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland's Oyster Populations
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland's Oyster Populations
Management report details increases in sanctuaries, public fishing areas, and aquaculture
October 2, 2026
A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and substantial progress toward the state's oyster management goals for the pa
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Mitchell P. Rales Elected President of the National Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release:
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Mitchell P. Rales Elected President of the National Gallery of Art
October 1, 2026
Rales Succeeds Darren Walker in the Role Leading the Board of Trustees
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Washington, DC--The National Gallery of Art announced today that Mitchell P. Rales has been elected as president, a leadership role on the Board of Trustees. Rales succeeds Darren Walker, who will remain a trustee.
Rales, who assumes the role imm
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
October 2, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), challenging its final rule that weakens Corporate Average Fuel Economy
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NDMU Awarded $2.8M Federal Grant Focused on Student Success & Teacher Workforce Needs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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NDMU Awarded $2.8M Federal Grant Focused on Student Success & Teacher Workforce Needs
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NDMU's Largest-ever Federal Award Supports Students to Excel in the Classroom and in Future Careers
BALTIMORE, Md. - The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor have awarded Notre Dame of Maryland University a five-year, $2.8 million grant - NDMU's largest-ever federal grant - to suppo
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Panel highlights evolving counter-small drone requirements, need for investment
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Panel highlights evolving counter-small drone requirements, need for investment
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - Air Force senior leaders recently participated in a panel discussion with government and industry partners on growing demands for counter unmanned aircraft systems capabilities during the Air & Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbo
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Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs:
* OPM, Pay and Leave Furlough Guidance, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/#url=Shutdown-Furlough.
The w
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Pryne-Avilez Draws on Weapon System Expertise, Seafaring Experience in New Role at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Pryne-Avilez Draws on Weapon System Expertise, Seafaring Experience in New Role at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
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PORT HUENEME, Calif. -
An interest in engineering and a love of navigating the ocean helped chart the course for Cmdr. Christina Pryne-Avilez's naval career.
The new department officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California advanc
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SBA Awards $3.75 Million to Train Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to Compete for Federal Contracts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Awards $3.75 Million to Train Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to Compete for Federal Contracts
New Training Program Offers Veterans an Onramp into Federal Procurement
October 2, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded a $3.75 million grant over five years to the Maryland-based Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Ve
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SEEC Building Resilient Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Johnny Olszewski and Dave Min Champion Insurance Coverage for Disaster-Prone Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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SEEC Building Resilient Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Johnny Olszewski and Dave Min Champion Insurance Coverage for Disaster-Prone Communities
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient Housing Task Force Reps. Dave Min (CA-47) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) introduced the Community Disaster Protection Act, which wou
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Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Protect Clean Water, Restore the Health of Local Watersheds
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Protect Clean Water, Restore the Health of Local Watersheds
Eight projects across Pennsylvania will treat abandoned mine drainage, restore streams and floodplains, reduce pollution and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
October 02, 2026
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DE
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Synovus and Pinnacle Financial Partners donate $250,000 to support new MUSC comprehensive cancer hospital
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [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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Synovus and Pinnacle Financial Partners donate $250,000 to support new MUSC comprehensive cancer hospital
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CHARLESTON, SC., Oct. 2, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus earlier this year, has donated $250,000 to support
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Trump Administration Announces $7.2 Million to Expand Ambulance-Based Telemedicine and Upgrade Emergency Communications Across South Dakota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- 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 $7.2 Million to Expand Ambulance-Based Telemedicine and Upgrade Emergency Communications Across South Dakota
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Today, the Trump Administration announced $7.2 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to modernize emergency medical services (EMS) for South Dakota. This investment
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Van Hollen Urges SEC to Preserve Investor Protections in Stock Trading Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Urges SEC to Preserve Investor Protections in Stock Trading Rules
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), alongside Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), pressed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins to leave intact the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation NMS, whic
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Van Hollen, Warren Call on Predatory Lender Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to Withdraw National Bank Application
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Warren Call on Predatory Lender Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to Withdraw National Bank Application
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U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, wrote to Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to oppose the lender's application to acquire a national bank and become a bank holding company
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Venable Recognized with 2026 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Venable Recognized with 2026 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2026) - Venable LLP has been named a recipient of the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), for its support of the Debtors' Prison Project, which has a two-part mission: to fight the criminalization of poverty and to stop governments and corporations
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WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a new lawsuit.
Historically, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have re
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