Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers
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Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 7, 2026 | 12:31 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 -- As electric costs and household shutoffs reached historic highs this year, PA House Democrats introduced a bold series of bills in April intended to lower costs for eve
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A Year of Cybersecurity in Action at UMGC
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news:
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A Year of Cybersecurity in Action at UMGC
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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the message from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is clear: Making life difficult for cybercriminals starts with awareness.
Cybercriminals may ultimately target businesses, the military, and other large organizations, but they often gain access through individual accounts and unsecured devices. That
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release:
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm)
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(Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most p
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Answering the Call: Faculty Member Appointed to Vatican Evangelization Initiative
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Answering the Call: Faculty Member Appointed to Vatican Evangelization Initiative
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BALTIMORE, Md. - When Dr. Theodora "Dorris" van Gaal first presented her doctoral research at a conference in Toronto in 2018, she could not have anticipated it would lead to a role within the Vatican. Now, as an assistant professor in Notre Dame of Maryland University's Department of Religious Studies, she r
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ASAM Joins AMA-Led Amicus Brief Opposing Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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ASAM Joins AMA-Led Amicus Brief Opposing Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions
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ASAM, the AMA, and eight other medical societies have filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging CMS' interim final rule implementing Medicaid work requirements. The groups argue that their most vulnerable patients are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage if unl
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ASAM Weekly for October 6, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for October 6, 2026
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This week's edition spans the full spectrum of modern addiction medicine, from genetic architecture and neurobiological sex differences to environmental interventions and frontline harm reduction.
At the foundational level, new research in Genes clarifies the polygenic architecture underlying tobacco use disorder, wh
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head S
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If a
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Raoul and the coalition explain in their
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
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Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Head Start is an early childhood education p
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Black Warrior Riverkeeper: EPA Urged to Withdraw Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Amid Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER(R)
712 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Tel: (205) 458-0095
Fax: (205) 458-0094
edillard@blackwarriorriver.org
www.BlackWarriorRiver.org
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334
1301 Constitution
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BNIA Report Shows Success in Baltimore Homebuyer Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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BNIA Report Shows Success in Baltimore Homebuyer Program
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A new report shows that Baltimore City's "Buy Back the Block" (BBTB) program supported home ownership opportunities for nearly 120 local residents, including a significant number of Black women and long-term city residents. The BBTB program, originally funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was evaluated by the Baltimore Neighborhood In
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Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
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Chris Bourg, who has served as director of the MIT Libraries since 2015, has been named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the Libr
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Coppin State President Anthony L. Jenkins Named Among HCF's Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- Coppin State University issued the following news:
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Oct 7 2026
Coppin State President Anthony L. Jenkins Named Among HCF's Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027
National recognition marks Jenkins' second selection and highlights Coppin State's growth in enrollment, student success, fundraising and institutional visibility
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BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., has been selected by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) as one
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Data Foundation Praises Education Department's Broad Data Matching Program While Urging Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 23, 2026
Carolyn Dempster
Supervisory Financial Management Analyst
Office of Finance and Operations
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Re: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program (FR Doc. 2026-17297)
Dear Ms. Dempster,
The Data Foundation appreciates the opportu
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Delaware's Kathleen Smith Honored with NASBE Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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Delaware's Kathleen Smith Honored with NASBE Award
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Alexandria, VA--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present its 2026 David A. Kysilko Award to Kathleen Smith for her dedication and excellent service as executive director of the Delaware State Board of Education.
Smith became executive director in 202
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DGA Statement on Gov. Wes Moore's Clear Win in the Maryland Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Gov. Wes Moore's Clear Win in the Maryland Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 06, 2026
DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Maryland gubernatorial debate:
"On the debate stage tonight, Governor Wes Moore wiped the floor with MAGA conspiracy theorist Dan Cox - who made it abundantly clear that he belongs nowhere near the governor's mansion. Governor Moore deliv
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Disability Employment Awareness Month member spotlight: Elizabeth Bryson
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news:
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Disability Employment Awareness Month member spotlight: Elizabeth Bryson
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Her research focuses on IBD development and novel potential therapeutic targets. As a wheelchair user, Bryson brings a perspective to the scientific community that extends beyond the bench. She knows firsthand what it means to navigate a scientific environment not always built with her in min
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Elfreth Leads Colleagues in Urging $11 Million in Additional Funding for Mental Health Support at Cyber Command Following Suicides
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Leads Colleagues in Urging $11 Million in Additional Funding for Mental Health Support at Cyber Command Following Suicides
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, led her colleagues on the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee and the Maryland Delegati
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, an
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ESPN and SEC announce 2026-27 men's college basketball schedule with more than 230 games across ESPN networks
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN and SEC announce 2026-27 men's college basketball schedule with more than 230 games across ESPN networks
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No. 16 Alabama at Ole Miss
Wed, Oct 28 6 p.m. Exhibition SEC Network
UCF at No. 22 Kentucky
Mon, Nov 2 6 p.m. Orion180 Tipoff Classic (Tampa, Fla.) ESPN2
No. 18 Miami vs. No. 1 Florida
9 p.m. Chicago State at Texas SEC Network
Tue, Nov 3 6 p.m. Wofford a
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ESPN unveils stellar SEC women's basketball schedule
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN unveils stellar SEC women's basketball schedule
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As the 2026-27 women's college basketball season draws near, ESPN and the SEC have announced the network designations, with more than 130 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network.
Additionally, games will be available on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription.
ESPN tips off its premier cove
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Federal Court Denies Gun Lobby Attempt to Halt Maryland Law That Would Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; Everytown for Gun Safety Responds
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Denies Gun Lobby Attempt to Halt Maryland Law That Would Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; Everytown for Gun Safety Responds
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MARYLAND - In a victory for public safety, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland denied gun lobby plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction in their reckless challenge to SB 334. Plaintiffs include the National Rifle Ass
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Federal Register: NRC Considers License Amendments for Cooper Nuclear Station & Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Applications for Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received, and is considering approval of,
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From Minnesota to Mexico, Center for Wildlife Studies and Colby-Sawyer Provide Hands-On Learning Opportunities Through Travel Courses
NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Oct. 8 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news:
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From Minnesota to Mexico, Center for Wildlife Studies and Colby-Sawyer Provide Hands-On Learning Opportunities Through Travel Courses
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Theodora (Thea) Quint '28 has always been interested in animals. With two dogs, three cats, a turtle and two birds at home, she's had a lot of experience caring for pets. Now, as an environmental science major, she has added courses in Colby-Sawyer's wildlife ecology,
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HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment.
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Washington, DC-October 6, 2026
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Jonathan Spalletta Convicted For Defrauding Crypto Exchange Of Over $50 Million In Hacks
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Jonathan Spalletta Convicted For Defrauding Crypto Exchange Of Over $50 Million In Hacks
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced the conviction by jury of JONATHAN SPALLETTA, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/a "Jspalletta," for computer fraud and money laundering in connection with his hacks of the decentralized cryptocurren
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Leisure Care Wins Inaugural Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Leisure Care Wins Inaugural Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- October 7, 2026 -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named Leisure Care as the inaugural recipient of the Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award.
The Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Exc
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Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
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Lawmakers press for funding following reports of severe mental health concerns among service members, civilian employees at Cyber Command, including several recent deaths by suicide
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth were joined by Senator Angela Alsobrook
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Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Sarah Elfreth, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, and Johnny Olszewski were joined by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) in requesting $11 million for U.S. Cyber Command as Congress wor
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Maryland In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Under Fire
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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Maryland In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Under Fire
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WASHINGTON--The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in support of the Trump Administration's lawsuit to shut down Maryland's law granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens who live in the state.
Not only does Mar
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Maryland nursing home asks Supreme Court to restore jury trial rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Maryland nursing home asks Supreme Court to restore jury trial rights
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Washington, DC; October 6, 2026: A Maryland nursing home filed a petition for writ of certiorari yesterday challenging a federal enforcement scheme that lets agencies impose crushing financial penalties without an independent judge or jury. Sligo Creek Center asks the Supreme Court to determine wh
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McGuireWoods Partner Jeffrey Hanna Receives Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Award From Justice Allies for Pro Bono Service
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Partner Jeffrey Hanna Receives Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Award From Justice Allies for Pro Bono Service
October 7, 2026
Justice Allies, formerly known as The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF), held its annual Pro Bono Awards celebration at McGuireWoods' Richmond office on Oct. 1, 2026. Among the honorees was Richmond partner Jeffrey Hanna, who was presented with the Benjamin R. Lacy,
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Meet Marion Le Voyer: EPL's First Outreach and Education Specialist
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Meet Marion Le Voyer: EPL's First Outreach and Education Specialist
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When Marion Le Voyer returned to the Earth and Planets Laboratory, muscle memory took over. She parked in the same spot she had used as a postdoctoral fellow more than a decade earlier. From there, she crossed the lawn at the center of campus, walking under big trees and the rounded white dome of the historic Ato
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NASBE Honors Hawai'i's Mia Nishiguchi and Tennessee's Britain Sapp with Distinguished Student Service Awards
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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NASBE Honors Hawai'i's Mia Nishiguchi and Tennessee's Britain Sapp with Distinguished Student Service Awards
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Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present the Distinguished Student Service Award to Mia Nishiguchi, former student member on the Hawai'i State Board of Education, and Britain S
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Nurses put D.C. hospitals on Red Alert
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Nurses put D.C. hospitals on RED ALERT
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RNs demand MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen postpartum unit amid maternal health crisis in D.C.
Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. to demand that MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen its shuttered postpartum unit in the midst of a Black maternal health crisis i
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Premier Names Trailblazer Life Sciences Award Recipient
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Premier Names Trailblazer Life Sciences Award Recipient
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- (October 6, 2026) -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named Johnson & Johnson as the recipient of the 2026 Premier Trailblazer Life Sciences Award.
The Premier Trailblazer Life Sciences Award recognizes healthcare organizati
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on Columbus Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation:
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COLUMBUS DAY, 2026
October 7, 2026
More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted waters and discovered the New World -- bringing with him the rich traditions of Western civilization and paving the way to the birth of the American Nation less than three centuries later. Today, we honor his life of valor, adventure, and ingenuity. We cherish his memory and pledge to safeguard
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Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda and Educate Future Generations on Resistance to Corruption and Authoritarianism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda and Educate Future Generations on Resistance to Corruption and Authoritarianism
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- As the Trump Administration prepares propaganda signage to adorn the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced legislation to ensure future generations learn about President
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REIGNING CHAMPIONS WINSTON-SALEM STATE AND FAYETTEVILLE STATE TOP CIAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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REIGNING CHAMPIONS WINSTON-SALEM STATE AND FAYETTEVILLE STATE TOP CIAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
CIAA Announces 2026-27 Preseason All-Conference Teams at Basketball Media Day and Introduces New Tournament Logo and "The Legacy Continues" Theme
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BALTIMORE, Md. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) officially tipp
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Stryker Wins 2026 Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Stryker Wins 2026 Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- October 6, 2026 -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, named Stryker as the recipient of the 2026 Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier.
The Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier recognizes a supplier organization whose in
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Texas State Board Member Keven Ellis Honored with a National Distinguished Service Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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Texas State Board Member Keven Ellis Honored with a National Distinguished Service Award
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Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present Keven Ellis of Texas with the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. This national award honors state board of education members who have made exceptional contr
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Trump Administration Announces More Than $17 Million for New Mental Health Clinics, Mobile Crisis Teams, and Expanded Addiction Treatment in North Carolina
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- 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 More Than $17 Million for New Mental Health Clinics, Mobile Crisis Teams, and Expanded Addiction Treatment in North Carolina
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This federal investment will bring crisis support directly to children and families and improve access to addiction and maternal mental health care across rural North Caroli
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University of Maryland Baltimore: Face to Face - GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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Face to Face: GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss
October 7, 2026 | Alex Likowski
She tried going vegan, tried a high protein diet, she was even walking 20-thousand steps a day, but after giving birth to her second child, 23-time tennis grand slam champion Serena Williams finally met an opponent she could not beat: her weight. So, she did what fully 11-percent of Americans are doing ab
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University of Maryland Baltimore: MARCH Program Begins Next Phase of Abortion and Reproductive Health Workforce Training Across Maryland
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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MARCH Program Begins Next Phase of Abortion and Reproductive Health Workforce Training Across Maryland
October 7, 2026 | Lorri Angelloz
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has received a new $16.3 million five-year award from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to expand the Maryland Abortion and Reproductive Clinical Health (MARCH) Program, an innovative interdisciplinary
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Van Hollen Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Hearing
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on today's postponed hearing before U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on the Trump Administration's intent to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a third country:
"While today's hearing did not proceed, the Trump Administration continues to desperately try an
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Virginia Tech: Despite National Headwinds, Virginia Tech's Enrollment Growth Continues
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Despite national headwinds, Virginia Tech's enrollment growth continues
By Jimmy Robertson
7 Oct 2026
Virginia Tech met its 2026 incoming class goals according to the latest fall enrollment census released by the university, despite the national trend of a shrinking traditional college-aged population and the resulting enrollment cliff facing other institutions.
The 2026 first-year class of 7,495 students came
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When the Fleet Calls, FRCSW Delivers
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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When the Fleet Calls, FRCSW Delivers
Oct 7, 2026
San Diego, CA -- When the fleet has an urgent operational need, there is no time to wait. There is a mission to support, Sailors and Marines depending on the equipment, and a clock already running. That is where Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) shines.
Recently, FRCSW was asked to rapidly manufacture a new configuration of T
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Wildlife Society: Unpredictable Habitats Make for Unloyal Nesters
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Unpredictable habitats make for unloyal nesters
Birds that raise their young in the Arctic tundra aren't much for sticking to the same colonies year after year
October 8, 2026
While many Arctic birds are loyal to their nesting locations, some species raise their young in new places every year.
These variations might be related to unpredictable conditions on the Arctic
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