Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
Dan Cox Can't Run Away From His Trump First, MAGA Record
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- The Maryland Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Dan Cox Can't Run Away From His Trump First, MAGA Record
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Tonight, Marylanders can expect to see Dan Cox try to run away from his Trump First, MAGA record, but Marylanders know the facts because they've seen it before.
"Dan Cox can't run away from his MAGA record, and Marylanders will see that on full display tonight," said Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Steuart Pittman. "This
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Delaware State University 2026 Coronation
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 7 -- Delaware State University posted the following news:
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Delaware State University 2026 Coronation
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DSU celebrated its annual Coronation Ceremony on October 4, officially crowning Nia Dooley and Awasung Nkwa Moma as the 2026-2027 Miss and Mister DSU.
The coronation recognized Dooley and Moma alongside the students who will represent their respective classes as members of the 2026-2027 Royal Court.
Dooley, an elementary education major from Indianapolis, Indian
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DGA Calls on Dan Cox to Denounce Son's Hateful, Antisemitic Messages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Calls on Dan Cox to Denounce Son's Hateful, Antisemitic Messages
Oct 05, 2026
Reporting from Jewish Insider reveals Dan Cox's son and bodyguard, Josiah Cox, sent disgusting antisemitic Facebook messages. Josiah Cox called Jews "pedophiles and Satan-worshipping scum, and said he "longs for" the day that "Christ returns and wipes them off the face of the earth."
"Josiah Cox's antisemitic comments a
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Driving Through Expectations: Joint Base Andrews Supports Freedom 250 Grand Prix Production
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news:
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Oct. 6, 2026
Driving through expectations: Joint Base Andrews supports Freedom 250 Grand Prix production
By Airman 1st Class Tylan Alicea 316th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - U.S. Air Force Airmen, Air National Guardsmen and civilian personnel worked together to support the production of a military spotlight segment for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C.
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the
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Finding Transformative Teaching in Baltimore's Midtown
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Finding Transformative Teaching in Baltimore's Midtown
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Article by Julia Goffredi, Educational Developer, Bank of America Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology
Most days when I'm on campus, I take a midday walk. Nothing ambitious; just enough time to clear my head before heading back to my desk. Some afternoons I'll follow the Jones Falls to see what birds are roosting along the
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Foundation Fighting Blindness: Recording Available - Insights Forum, Thursday, September 24, 2026
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news:
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Oct 5, 2026
Recording Available: Insights Forum | Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide a recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding diseases community. The call took place on September 24, 2026.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Insights Forum Transcript
September 24, 2026
Mad
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Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Why Specialized Knowledge Doesn't Relieve Us of the Responsibility to Think for Ourselves
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary:
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October 5, 2026
In the Shadow of Experts
Why specialized knowledge doesn't relieve us of the responsibility to think for ourselves.
Denise Lever
I would be lying if I didn't admit to being somewhat intimidated once selected for the FEE Teacher Fellowship. I felt under-credentialed in what I expected the topics and discussions of the Fellowship to demand of me intellectually. Others sho
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From mountains to molecules: Laura Bohn's pursuit of safer pain relief
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news:
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From mountains to molecules: Laura Bohn's pursuit of safer pain relief
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In a small Western Maryland mining town, nestled in the rural shadows of the Allegheny and Appalachian Mountains, Laura Bohn spent her childhood chasing butterflies and grasshoppers, or fishing near her home just north of Cumberland and south of the Pennsylvania state line.
Her father worked in a facto
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Google and Constellation Announce Landmark Agreement to Bring 890 MW of New Nuclear Capacity to PJM Grid as Part of Long-Term Power Deal
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release:
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Google and Constellation Announce Landmark Agreement to Bring 890 MW of New Nuclear Capacity to PJM Grid as Part of Long-Term Power Deal
Agreement adds new baseload supply to the PJM grid equivalent to a new nuclear reactor
Constellation to deploy Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise to build the "AI for Energy
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Helping students navigate each step
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Helping students navigate each step
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Carey Miller, director of student success and retention, came to The University of Baltimore 13 years ago to see where he could support students toward their goal of graduating. His various positions have connected him with students facing the biggest obstacles of the college experience. He's helping first-time undergraduates or first-generation college students w
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Hoyer, Comptroller Lierman Visit Nonprofit Organizations Across Maryland's Fifth Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, Comptroller Lierman Visit Nonprofit Organizations Across Maryland's Fifth Congressional District
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WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman visited nonprofit organizations in Prince George's and Charles Counties to discuss each group's commitment to serving Southern Marylanders within their communities.
"Maryland's Fifth Cong
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Johns Hopkins: Stop the Presses - Rare Linotype Machine Saved From Scrap
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Stop the presses: Rare Linotype machine saved from scrap
Johns Hopkins helps deliver a rare Linotype machine to Baltimore's Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, the namesake of its inventor, Ottmar Mergenthaler
By Aubrey Morse
Patrick Dignan measured the door at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School more times than he could count. As assistant principal at Mervo, shorthand for the nort
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Lockheed Martin Announces First Flight of Morocco's First F 16 Block 72
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Lockheed Martin Announces First Flight of Morocco's First F 16 Block 72
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 6, 2026 - Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the successful first flight of the Royal Moroccan Air Force's (RMAF) first F 16 Block 72 aircraft, marking a key milestone as the aircraft progresses through flight testing toward first delivery.
The F 16 Block 72 is the newest and most advanced variant of the
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Maryland Department of Health Hosts 22nd Annual Health Equity Conference
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news:
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Maryland Department of Health hosts 22nd annual health equity conference
October 6, 2026
Baltimore, MD - The Maryland Department of Health's Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities today hosted its 22nd annual health equity conference, "From Capacity to Impact- Building Stronger Communities for a Healthier Maryland," in Baltimore. The annual event brought together community leaders, pub
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Maryland Ornithological Society: Opposition Grows as Conservation Groups Urge to Keep Roadless Areas Intact to Protect Wildlife and Reduce Forest Fires
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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October 4, 2026
USDA Forest Service
Re. Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule of 2001
Docket number FS-2025-0001
Dear Forest Service,
On behalf of the Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS), I write in strong opposition to the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule of 2001. Specifically, we oppose Alte
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds
10/5/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in
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Montessori Partnerships for Georgia Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Docket number ACF-2026-0595: RIN number 0970-AD30
October 1, 2026
Dear Secretary Kennedy and colleagues in the Office of Head Start,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on th
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MS in AI in Business Starts Up at UMW Through Interdisciplinary and Industry-Spanning Courses
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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MS in AI in Business Starts Up at UMW Through Interdisciplinary and Industry-Spanning Courses
October 6, 2026
By Amy Jessee
The new Master of Science in AI in Business is in its startup year at the University of Mary Washington, and the first-of-its-kind graduate program in Virginia is already attracting entrepreneurs and business owners, project managers and business analysts, account exe
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N.H. A.G. Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 05, 2026
Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court support
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New leadership program trains scholars to move special education research into action
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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New leadership program trains scholars to move special education research into action
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How can research guide policymakers in selecting effective models of service delivery in early intervention? How can essential special education knowledge and best practices be integrated into juvenile court systems? And how can we better support the educational and developmental experiences of children and yout
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Owings Mills Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 in Life Insurance Commissions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Owings Mills Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $100,000 in Life Insurance Commissions
10/6/2026
Defendant to Serve Time in Jail, Pay Restitution, and Give Up Insurance License
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Baltimore County insurance agent Gregory A. Maslow, 72, of Owings Mills, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a four-year sc
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Weis Markets Kick Off Annual Round Up Campaign, Encouraging Customers to Donate $1 or More This October
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Weis Markets Kick Off Annual Round Up Campaign, Encouraging Customers to Donate $1 or More This October
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 5, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America and longtime partner Weis Markets kicked off their annual four-week round up campaign, encouraging customers across Weis Markets seven-state service area to donate to veterans living with spinal cord injuries
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Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Alphabet CEO Pichai
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 29, 2026
Mr. Sundar Pichai
Chief Executive Officer
Alphabet Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Dear Mr. Pichai:
Why is Google requiring state and local officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) preventing them from discussing data center projects wit
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Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Oracle CEO Magouyrk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 29, 2026
Mr. Clay Magouyrk
Chief Executive Officer
Oracle Corporation
2300 Oracle Way
Austin, TX 78741
Dear Mr. Magouyrk:
Why is Oracle requiring state and local officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) preventing them from discussing data center projects with
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Report Finds SSA Can Improve Accuracy of Child's Insurance Benefit Disability Determinations
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Oct. 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Report Finds SSA Can Improve Accuracy of Child's Insurance Benefit Disability Determinations
October 06, 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) did not consistently follow required policy when denying and later approving certain child's insurance benefit claims, according to a new report issued by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds
Oct. 5, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 29 other State Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of the September 11,
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Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
October 6, 2026
HARRISBURG - Sen. Tracy Pennycuick's (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertili
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SSA Missed Opportunities to Inform Disabled Beneficiaries of Their Potential Eligibility for Higher Retirement Benefits
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Oct. 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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SSA Missed Opportunities to Inform Disabled Beneficiaries of Their Potential Eligibility for Higher Retirement Benefits
October 06, 2026
The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an audit report, Follow-up on Disabled Beneficiaries Who Are Eligible for Higher Retirement Insurance Benefits. The audit
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SWANA's RCon 2026 Brings Together More Than 1,500 Industry Professionals in St. Louis
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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SWANA's RCon(R) 2026 Brings Together More Than 1,500 Industry Professionals in St. Louis
October 6, 2026 -- St. Louis, Missouri
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) concluded RCon(R) 2026 on October 2 after a week of education, networking, innovation, and collaboration that brought together more than 1,500 waste and resource management professionals and ove
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Transcontinental Fentanyl Trafficker 'Fat Bags' Sentenced to 128 Months in Wide-Ranging Narcotics Conspiracy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Transcontinental Fentanyl Trafficker 'Fat Bags' Sentenced to 128 Months in Wide-Ranging Narcotics Conspiracy
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District Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Role in Southeast Washington Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Karon Olufemi Blalock, 32, of Alexandria, Virginia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 128 months in federal prison for
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Trump, Hegseth Announce New Maryland Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Trump, Hegseth Announce New Maryland Shipyard
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President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced the development of a new shipyard, to be called "Arsenal-2," during a ceremony at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland.
The project will include a $6.6 billion investment from the Navy and Anduril Industries, which will build and operate the site.
The shipyard is expected to be th
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TWS Fellows Named for 2026
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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TWS Fellows named for 2026
A celebrated group of 10 wildlifers have been selected for excellence in the field
October 5, 2026
The Wildlife Society has awarded fellowships to 10 wildlife professionals for 2026. The Society gives Fellows Awards each year to individuals who have "distinguished themselves through exceptional service" to the profession and have been members
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Van Hollen, Booker, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Against Trump's Department of Housing and Urban Development for Attacking Fair Housing Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Booker, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Against Trump's Department of Housing and Urban Development for Attacking Fair Housing Program
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Lawsuit asserts that HUD's attempt to radically transform the FHIP program violates the law and contravenes Congressional intent
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) led more than 15 of their colleagues in
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
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Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulat
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Webinar on Marketing State No Wrong Door Systems to Expand Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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Webinar on Marketing State No Wrong Door Systems to Expand Access
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Effective marketing is a critical component of a strong No Wrong Door system. Yet many people who could benefit from services and supports, including caregivers, older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and others, may not know where to turn for trusted information and assistanc
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Wildlife Society: Fall 2026 Issue of The Wildlife Professional
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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The Fall 2026 issue of The Wildlife Professional
The fall issue of the magazine features a cover story on water conservation in Iowa
October 6, 2026
The Wildlife Professional is an exclusive benefit of membership in The Wildlife Society. Published four times annually, the magazine presents timely research news and analysis of trends in the wildlife profession.
Don't mi
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Wildlife Society: Squirrel Coat Fashion Differs by Neighborhood in Montreal
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Squirrel coat fashion differs by neighborhood in Montreal
Research shows that small mammals evolve slightly different colors based on their urban surroundings
October 6, 2026
For a city squirrel in hip downtown Montreal, gray coats are decidedly in.
Research on eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in the Quebec city has revealed that the level of forest cover
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