Friday - November 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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A Career Full Circle at UMGC
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * A Career Full Circle at UMGC * Cybersecurity and federal government information technology expert S. Raschid Muller, PhD, '10, '12, '13 has come full circle with University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Muller studied at UMGC as an adult learner himself and has served as an adjunct professor in the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at UMGC since 2016. Beyond the classr  more
AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump Administration's broader efforts to sow doubt i  more
AGA Innovation Fellow spotlight: Shaleen Vasavada, MD
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * AGA Innovation Fellow spotlight: Shaleen Vasavada, MD * During gastroenterology fellowship, Shaleen Vasavada, MD, became interested in how technology could help with the work surrounding a patient visit: reviewing records, finding relevant information, and documenting care. He wanted to understand why those tasks could be so cumbersome and what physicians could do   more
AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members * The AMA convened diverse experts with deep expertise across a broad range of medical topics to serve as the AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel (the Guides Panel). This group includes physicians, qualified health professionals, as well as stakeholders from the regulatory and legal community. Panel members * ## Douglas W. Martin, MD, c  more
American Action Forum Issues Insight: State AGs Go on Antitrust Offensive
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * October 22, 2026 State AGs Go on Antitrust Offensive Fred Ashton Executive Summary * Amid increased state-level antitrust enforcement, House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee Chairman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) introduced a discussion draft of legislation giving the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice exclusive authority to review or challenge certain mergers and acquisitions of interstate or in  more
AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases Accident Case Study on Deadly Utah Backcountry Crash
FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release: * * * AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases Accident Case Study on Deadly Utah Backcountry Crash * FREDERICK, Md., October 22, 2026--The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released "Accident Case Study: Death Near Dark Canyon." The video examines a 2012 crash in the Utah backcountry that killed three pilots, one of whom survived t  more
AOPA Foundation Awards More Than $2.2 Million in Scholarships
FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 21 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release: * * * AOPA Foundation Awards More Than $2.2 Million in Scholarships * With support from the Ray Foundation, more than $1.3 million will go to 115 high school students and teachers, who will each receive $12,000 toward training for their private pilot certificate. In addition to the high school scholarships, the Foundation awards other scholarships that can be u  more
Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Depar  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM * Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging unlawful eligibility restrictions for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans  more
Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to stop California election officials from counting more than 20,000 ballots. In a multistate brief, AG Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general argued that the lawsuit has no constitutional  more
Chargers' Second-Half Goal Bests Men's Soccer
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Chargers' Second-Half Goal Bests Men's Soccer * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or a  more
Congressman Hamadeh Encourages Students to Compete and Be Recognized Through Art, Science, Civics, and Physical Fitness Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Encourages Students to Compete and Be Recognized Through Art, Science, Civics, and Physical Fitness Opportunities * Congressman Abe Hamadeh is encouraging students across Arizona's 8th Congressional District to take advantage of several opportunities Washington, D.C. - With important deadlines fast approaching, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is encouraging students across Ar  more
EPA, Army Corps Begin Removing Contaminated Slag From Philadelphia Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, Army Corps Begin Removing Contaminated Slag From Philadelphia Superfund Site * Cleanup moves beyond temporary containment to address 68,000 cubic yards of industrial waste in Port Richmond, with safeguards in place to protect nearby communities. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Cleanup crews have begun excavating approximately 68,000 cubic yards - or about 20 Olympic swimming pools - of contaminated   more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Issues October 2026 Beige Book
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a moderate pace this cycle. Consumer spending grew moderately, and consumers continued to make tradeoffs in response to higher fuel prices. Spending on travel and tourism increased with hotels in our region noting strong occupancy rates. Manufacturing activity was flat, on balance, as some sectors reported   more
FirstEnergy Foundation Strengthens Support for Shelter, Safety and Stability
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Strengthens Support for Shelter, Safety and Stability Expanded initiative provides $140,000 to seven Ohio organizations and $500,000 across five states - AKRON, Ohio - The FirstEnergy Foundation is investing $140,000 in seven Ohio organizations that provide emergency shelter, housing assistance and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic violence and oth  more
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order Creating Maryland Maritime Task Force
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Signs Executive Order Creating Maryland Maritime Task Force * ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Today, Governor Wes Moore has announced an executive order to create the Maryland Maritime Task Force that will identify and pursue national and international maritime-related federal and commercial growth opportunities. The task force will foster quick, strategic coordination among Maryland state ag  more
Hawley, Blumenthal Demand Answers from Google About Rampant A.I. Push in Classrooms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Blumenthal Demand Answers from Google About Rampant A.I. Push in Classrooms * "Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, and children are paying the price." WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today demanded answers from Alphabet Inc and Google LLC CEO Sundar Pichai about the company's aggressive push of A.I. products   more
Humanity & Inclusion Partners with ARTICLE22 to Support Mine Action Through Jewelry Sales
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Humanity & Inclusion Partners with ARTICLE22 to Support Mine Action Through Jewelry Sales * Emma Watson, wearing the ARTICLE22 Laos Dome Earrings, photographed | @Michael Dumler Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has partnered with ARTICLE22, a social enterprise that transforms war shrapnel into handmade jewelry to address the threats posed by explosive weapons. Through the pa  more
Interior's Latest Offshore Wind Move Undercuts Energy Supply
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Interior's Latest Offshore Wind Move Undercuts Energy Supply * PEER Warns Actions in Maryland and Off Rhode Island Set a Dangerous Precedent Washington, DC -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) today criticized the Interior Department's latest attempt to undermine offshore wind, as the administration seeks to reopen approvals for two  more
Johns Hopkins APL Technology Targets Earlier Stress-Fracture Detection
LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Technology Targets Earlier Stress-Fracture Detection * Tibial stress fractures are among the most common overuse injuries affecting military personnel, but they can be difficult to identify in their earliest stages. Small stresses in the bone may develop before an injury becomes apparent through conventional diagnostic tools, crea  more
Lebanon's Disability Data Gap Leaves Thousands at Risk of Exclusion During Crises
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Lebanon's Disability Data Gap Leaves Thousands at Risk of Exclusion During Crises * In Lebanon, an estimated 10 to 15 percent of the population, well over 600,000 people, is thought to live with a disability. This figure rises to more than 900,000 when the denominator expands to the entire resident population, including displaced refugees and migrant worker communities.  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere With California Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections 10/22/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt abo  more
More than 250 University of Maryland Medical System Physicians Recognized as "Top Doctors" in Baltimore Magazine 2026 Survey
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Maryland Medical System posted the following news release: * * * More than 250 University of Maryland Medical System Physicians Recognized as "Top Doctors" in Baltimore Magazine 2026 Survey * More than 250 physicians in 80 adult and pediatric specialties and subspecialties who provide care across University of Maryland Medical System hospitals and care locations have been recognized as "Top Doctors" in the November 202  more
New AGA, AASLD guideline offers first medication-focused recommendations for treating PBC
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * New AGA, AASLD guideline offers first medication-focused recommendations for treating PBC * AGA and AASLD's new guideline evaluates newer medications for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), the most common cholestatic disease in adults, and offers six practical recommendations for diagnosis and management. The guideline addresses recent changes in the PBC treatment  more
New Research Links Survivorship Care Plans to Longer Lives. So Why Do So Few Survivors Get One?
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) posted the following news: * * * New Research Links Survivorship Care Plans to Longer Lives. So Why Do So Few Survivors Get One? * We have said it for years: when treatment ends, survivors need a plan. A written record of the care we received. A roadmap for what comes next. A clear answer to the question so many of us ask as we walk out of our last appointment: who   more
Newmark Arranges $91.8 Million Refinancing for RHP Properties' Redwood Portfolio
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $91.8 Million Refinancing for RHP Properties' Redwood Portfolio October 22, 2026 Nearly 1,900-homesite manufactured housing portfolio spans 13 communities across Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio - Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $91.78 million refinancing for  more
NOAA Releases Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) Ocean Surface Winds Executive Summary Report
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * NOAA Releases Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) Ocean Surface Winds Executive Summary Report * The NOAA Ocean Surface Wind Executive Summary Report summarizes the 2024-2025 National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Commercial Data Program pilot to assess commercia  more
NOAA Satellites Monitor Subtropical Storm Josephine Off the East Coast
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * NOAA Satellites Monitor Subtropical Storm Josephine Off the East Coast * Product: GeoColor Instrument: Advanced Baseline Imager Time: Oct. 22, 2026 (10:26:22 UTC) NOAA satellites have been monitoring a large nor'easter off the Eastern Seaboard that strengthened into Subtropical Storm Josephine on Oct. 21,   more
Now open: Submit your abstract for DDW(r) 2027
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * Now open: Submit your abstract for DDW(r) 2027 * Your findings are part of a much bigger picture. Share them at Digestive Disease Week(r) (DDW) 2027 and you'll open opportunities to gain visibility, receive valuable feedback, and contribute to the conversations that move digestive health forward. The abstract submission period is officially open, and the last two   more
NPR and University of Maryland partner to host public editor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR and University of Maryland partner to host public editor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Oct. 22, 2026 -- The University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism and NPR have entered into a multiyear partnership to host NPR's public editor at the nationally renowned college beginning in January 2027. The incoming public editor will s  more
Pair of Late Goals Sink Women's Soccer at Lancaster Bible
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Pair of Late Goals Sink Women's Soccer at Lancaster Bible * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical   more
Rep. McClain Delaney, Co-signers Issue Letter to Transportation Secretary Duffy, FAA Administrator Bedford
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary of the Department of Transportation The Honorable Bryan Bedford Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Dear Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford: We write to express our concerns reg  more
Rep. Raskin, Sens. Schiff, Blumenthal Issue Letter to Kirkland & Ellis Chairman Ballis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to Kirkland and Ellis Chairman Jon A. Ballis: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 Mr. Jon A. Ballis Chairman Kirkland & Ellis LLP 333 West Wolf Point Plaza Chicago, IL 60654 Dea  more
Repealing Maryland's Damages Cap Would Drive Up Costs for Families, Small Businesses and Patients, Broad Coalition Warns Lawmakers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Repealing Maryland's Damages Cap Would Drive Up Costs for Families, Small Businesses and Patients, Broad Coalition Warns Lawmakers * ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A broad coalition of businesses and healthcare providers have urged lawmakers to reject proposals to repeal, escalate, or create exceptions to Maryland's cap on noneconomic damages, following the Hou  more
Reps. Raskin, Ansari Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, Secretary of State Rubio on Engagement With the Tate Brothers' Legal Defense Team
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on engagement with the Tate brothers' legal defense team: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 20, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 -   more
Rethinking direct access colonoscopy in the age of AI
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * Rethinking direct access colonoscopy in the age of AI * Direct-access colonoscopy can ease the burden on primary care teams and spare patients an additional office visit, but someone still has to determine whether the procedure is appropriate and how it should be performed. That work often falls to a small group of triage nurses reviewing referrals, searching recor  more
Sen. Hirono, Co-signers Issue Letter to Education Secretary McMahon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following letter with co-signers to Education Secretary Linda McMahon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 14, 2026 The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary McMahon: Your recent decision to reallocate mandatory funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 is an illegal viola  more
State of Maryland Supports Creation of 150 New Affordable Apartments in Baltimore City Through Strategic Housing Investments
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * State of Maryland Supports Creation of 150 New Affordable Apartments in Baltimore City Through Strategic Housing Investments * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore announced today that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has closed financing for the State of Maryland's latest investment in the redevelopment of Perkins Homes in Baltimore City. The department will adminis  more
Students Make Career Connections with Leading Employers During HPU in the City Program
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * Students Make Career Connections with Leading Employers During HPU in the City Program * High Point University(r) students spent their fall break making career connections in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta as part of the "HPU in the City" program. Students who toured the studios of ABC News and "Good Morning America" were pictured with GMA anchors Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer and   more
Taiz: As Fighting Intensifies, Civilian Lifelines Are at Risk in Yemen
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Taiz: As Fighting Intensifies, Civilian Lifelines Are at Risk in Yemen * Intensifying fighting across Taiz governorate is disrupting key roads, restricting civilian movement, and putting access to food, water, healthcare, and humanitarian assistance at risk. Families who have endured years of armed conflict, economic hardship, and limited essential services now face fur  more
Team From Howard University Wins Grand Prize in 2026 DC Public Health Case Challenge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Team From Howard University Wins Grand Prize in 2026 DC Public Health Case Challenge * The National Academy of Medicine announced on Oct. 16 the winners of the 13th annual DC Public Health Case Challenge. This year's challenge topic was "Sustaining the Mind and Body: Preventing Multimorbidity of Mental and Physical Chronic Disease Development Among District of Columbia Residents." The competing teams wer  more
Trump Administration Announces $8 Million for 28 Rural Healthcare Providers to Strengthen Healthcare Across Texas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $8 Million for 28 Rural Healthcare Providers to Strengthen Healthcare Across Texas * These investments will support the rural healthcare workforce, improve medical equipment and facilities, and help prevent and manage chronic disease across Texas Today, the Trump Administration announced $8 million  more
Trump Administration Announces Nearly $249 Million to Bring Healthcare Closer to Home for Rural Alaskans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Nearly $249 Million to Bring Healthcare Closer to Home for Rural Alaskans * This federal investment will connect Alaska's remote clinics through telehealth, equip community health aides with new tools, and grow the local health workforce Today, the Trump Administration announced nearly $249 million  more
UL Solutions Expands Capabilities to Help Companies Navigate Growing Packaging and Sustainability Regulations
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Expands Capabilities to Help Companies Navigate Growing Packaging and Sustainability Regulations * * UL Solutions is enhancing its extended producer responsibility capabilities to help companies navigate increasingly complex  more
UMD launches online global public health masters
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * UMD launches online global public health masters * Interconnected public health challenges need integrated solutions - and the people who know how to create them. Now, a new, highly interdisciplinary master's degree from Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) answers the call. The fully online MPH features a 45-credit, 16-course curriculum that delivers the k  more
Union nurses, municipalities, and voter democracy groups successfully block Trump's fascist Department of Homeland Security from harassing and intimidating voters in nine states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Union nurses, municipalities, and voter democracy groups successfully block Trump's fascist Department of Homeland Security from harassing and intimidating voters in nine states * Just weeks before the November midterm elections, a federal judge in California ordered on Oct. 21 a preliminary injunction that stops the Trump administration in nine states from weaponizing the U.  more
Va. A.G. Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civi  more
WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections * Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA v. California, the administration wants to prevent  more
Watsonville Community Hospital nurses plan town hall about threatened labor and delivery, postpartum, and NICU shutdowns
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Watsonville Community Hospital nurses plan town hall about threatened labor and delivery, postpartum, and NICU shutdowns * Nurses say potential closures are latest serious risks to communities in Watsonville and Santa Cruz County Nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) in Watsonville, California, will hold a Care Not Cuts Town Hall on Saturday, October 24, to warn com  more
WKU Gordon Ford College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Earns Chapter Recognition
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Gordon Ford College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Earns Chapter Recognition * BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- The Eta Omicron chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at Western Kentucky University's Gordon Ford College of Business has earned international recognition as a Silver Chapter for the 2025-2026 academic year. This award highlights the Chapter's commitment, highlighting its commitment to academic excel  more
Wor-Wic receives grant to connect students with careers
SALISBURY, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Wor-Wic Community College posted the following news release: * * * Wor-Wic receives grant to connect students with careers * Wor-Wic Community College is one of nine Maryland educational institutions selected for the new Maryland Rural Pathways to Prosperity Network (MD Pathways). The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) will administer the $2.38 million federal grant funding the initiative focused on increasing career prospects for rural students. "Fo  more
Wor-Wic summer graduates listed
SALISBURY, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- Wor-Wic Community College posted the following news release: * * * Wor-Wic summer graduates listed * The following students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer. ACCOMACK COUNTY: Belle Haven: Kiasha Shanek Johnson, CT, Nursing. CAROLINE COUNTY:  more