Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
AbbVie: FDA Draft Guidance on Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products Sparks Industry Feedback
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-D-7957
Request for Comments on FDA Draft Guidance: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products
Dear Sir or Madam:
AbbVie's missio
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AMP Sports and Athletes First Tailgate Presented by Visit Las Vegas Head to Tuscaloosa on October 23 Ahead of Texas A&M-Alabama Matchup
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release:
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AMP Sports and Athletes First Tailgate Presented by Visit Las Vegas Head to Tuscaloosa on October 23 Ahead of Texas A&M-Alabama Matchup
Featuring Live Recording of The Dynasty
with Trent Richardson and AJ McCarron
Plus, Special Guest Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - October 14, 2026 - Sinclair's AMP Sports today announced its participation in
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Baltimore County Housing & Community Development Dept. Urges HUD to Rely on Local Data and Preserve Permanent Housing Funding to Support Homelessness Reduction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FR-6628-N-01 Comment
10/13/26
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
The Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development serves as
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Celebrating Fanny Jackson Coppin's 189th Birthday and Enduring Legacy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- Coppin State University issued the following news:
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Oct 16 2026
Celebrating Fanny Jackson Coppin's 189th Birthday and Enduring Legacy
Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors the pioneering educator's commitment to educational opportunity, perseverance and service.
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BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University celebrated the 189th birthday of its namesake, Fanny Jackson Coppin, on October 15 with an annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring the pioneering educator w
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Chesapeake Bay Program Issues Commentary: How Four Native Carnivorous Plants Devour Their Prey
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary:
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How four native carnivorous plants devour their prey
No bug is safe around these native plants
By Jake Solyst | October 15, 2026
We often think of plants as benign members of the ecosystem with pretty colors and pleasant scents. But for a handful of carnivorous plants native to the Chesapeake region, their hunting tactics are as sinister as venomous snakes and body snatching parasites. To survi
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Connected Health Initiative: CMS Proposed RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Medicare Access to Digital Health Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8010
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable
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Cross Country Wraps Up Regular Season at Aubrey Shenk Invitational
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Cross Country Wraps Up Regular Season at Aubrey Shenk Invitational
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Democracy Forward: Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Engine Technology Forum: Fuel Cost Relief Measures Create New Questions for Truckers, Farmers, and Equipment Owners
FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release:
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Fuel Cost Relief Measures Create New Questions for Truckers, Farmers, and Equipment Owners
Users Should Understand Fuel Requirements Before Changing Fueling Practices
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WASHINGTON (October 13, 2026) - Rising diesel fuel prices are increasing costs for freight transportation, agriculture, construction, and other essential industries. In response, federal and state policymakers have introduced
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Hoyer Statement on Trump's Executive Order to Waive Sanctions Against Russia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Trump's Executive Order to Waive Sanctions Against Russia
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to pause the new sanctions on Russia that were included in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026:
"The decision by President Trump to exempt Russia
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Humana Urges CMS to Consolidate and Simplify Medicare Advantage and Part D Explanation of Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Humana Inc.
101 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
www.humana.com
October 13, 2026
William N. Parham, III
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
RE: Medicare Adv
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
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As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us
This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Cen
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Men's Soccer Falls in Close Contest to Keystone
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Men's Soccer Falls in Close Contest to Keystone
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National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the
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Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges FDA Clarification on Scope International Alignment and Recycled Material Use in Container Closure Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- 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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670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG
October 13, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-D-7957: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products
Dear Sir or Madam:
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Point32Health: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Program EOB Clarifications Sought to Enhance Consistency and Clarity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Division of Regulations Development
Attention: Document Identifier: CMS-10453 / OMB Control Number: 0938-1228
Room C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Re: Comments on Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C and Part D Explanation of Benefits Document Ident
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Presidents' Alliance Files Amicus Brief to Defend Maryland Dream Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release:
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Presidents' Alliance Files Amicus Brief to Defend Maryland Dream Act
The brief highlights the consequences of restricting in-state tuition access for Dreamers, colleges, and Maryland's economy.
October 15, 2026
Washington, D.C. - The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Mary
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St. Mary's College of Maryland: Summary of Board Actions
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news:
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Summary of Board Actions
October 16, 2026
Dear Campus Community,
As we proceed through the middle of the fall semester, I am pleased to report the approval of several items by the College's Board of Trustees during its October meeting. I also enjoyed the opportunity to share our progress regarding the implementation of the College's current strategic plan - Excellence Reimagined: Honors at
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Women's Soccer Claims 8-0 Senior Day Win
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Women's Soccer Claims 8-0 Senior Day Win
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