Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Time for Choosing - Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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A Time for Choosing: Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax
Daniel Abrahams and Jack Guidi
10/27/2026
Nearly three out of four Wisconsin voters support eliminating the state's individual income tax by 2030. Next week voters have a choice: Will Wisconsin go down the path of tax cuts and growth? Or tax hikes and decline?
Wisconsin is currently behind its neighbors in terms of income tax competitiveness. Its t
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Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools Urge IRS to Withdraw or Narrow Proposed Rule on Racial Nondiscrimination
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- 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 28, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119986-25)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
(REG-119986-25; RIN 1545-BS05)
To Whom It May Concern:
I. INTRODUCTION
My n
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Association of Public Data Users Challenges Census Bureau Proposed Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: October 22, 2026
To: U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
Attention: Daniel Sweeney, Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Commerce
dsweeney@doc.gov
From: The Association of Public Data Users (APDU)
Subject: Comment on Federal R
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Chesapeake Bay Program: Hardwood Head Start for Virginia's Trees
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news:
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A hardwood head start for Virginia's trees
Virginia Department of Forestry staff are on their way to growing 7 million trees in 2026
By Jake Solyst | October 30, 2026
On a crisp fall morning at the Augusta Nursery, Virginia Department of Forestry staff knelt beside rows of soil, placing golf-ball-sized seeds in the dirt. A small truck transported buckets of seeds down to the field staff--a new genera
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Connected Health Initiative Urges FDA to Use Risk-Based, Least Burdensome Oversight for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, Maryland 20852
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and
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Cross Country Wraps Up Season at United East Championships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Cross Country Wraps Up Season at United East Championships
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Delta Sigma Theta Frederick County Alumnae Chapter Urges Census Bureau to Protect Race and Ethnicity Questions on 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket USBC-2026-0628; RIN 0607-AA75
Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
Dear Director of the U.S. Census Bureau:
I submit this comment on behalf of the Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to
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Engine Technology Forum: Webinar to Explore How Gas and Diesel Engines Have Powered America's Past and What Lies Ahead
FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 28 -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release:
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Webinar to Explore How Gas and Diesel Engines Have Powered America's Past and What Lies Ahead
Featuring industry leaders from Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Mack Trucks, and Volvo Trucks
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WASHINGTON (October 28, 2026) - As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) announces a webinar to spotlight the vital role engine technology has played in
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Federal Register: HRSA Publishes Notice of 105 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee
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Gerontological Society: Reporting Fellowship Will Honor Elder Justice Advocate Elizabeth Podnieks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release:
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October 29, 2026
Reporting Fellowship Will Honor Elder Justice Advocate Elizabeth Podnieks
The Journalists in Aging Fellows Program has established its first designated fellowship for the coverage of elder justice issues, honoring the late Elizabeth Podnieks, EdD, the founder of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
Now in its 17th year, the fellowship program is a collaboration between
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Highmark Announces 2027 Affordable Care Act Products in Delaware
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark Announces 2027 Affordable Care Act Products in Delaware
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Wilmington, Del. (November 1, 2026) -- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced its Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance products for 2027, offering individuals and families high-quality and convenient coverage options to fit their lives and health goals.
"For Americans w
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Highmark Announces 2027 Affordable Care Act Products in Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark Announces 2027 Affordable Care Act Products in Western Pennsylvania
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PITTSBURGH (November 1, 2026) -- Highmark announced its Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance products in Western Pennsylvania for 2027, offering individuals and families high-quality and convenient coverage options to fit their lives and health goals.
"For Americans who
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Highmark Announces Affordable Care Act Products in Southeastern Pennsylvania for 2027
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark Announces Affordable Care Act Products in Southeastern Pennsylvania for 2027
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PHILADELPHIA (November 1, 2026) -- Highmark announced its Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance products in Southeastern Pennsylvania for 2026, offering individuals and families high-quality and convenient coverage options to fit their lives and health goals.
"F
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Men's Soccer Bested by Harrisburg in Conference Quarterfinals
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Men's Soccer Bested by Harrisburg in Conference Quarterfinals
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Montgomery County Planning Dept. Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Reject Proposed 2030 Census Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2425 Reedie Drive
Floor 14
Wheaton, MD 20902
MontgomeryPlanning.org
October 22, 2026
Deputy Under Secretary George M. Cook
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Re: Comments on the Census Bureau's Proposed Rule on 15 CFR Parts 60 and 70: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed
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Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to President Trump on Alleged Tariff Exemption Corruption
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to President Trump on alleged tariff exemption corruption:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 28, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Trump:
Please learn this aspect of our constitutional order: only Congress can pass taxes a
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Reps. Jayapal, Raskin Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Scott, ICE Acting Director Venturella
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, issued the following letter with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella:
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Here is the text of the letter:
Octob
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Anthropic CEO Amodei
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Dario Amodei
Chief Executive Officer
Anthropic
548 Ma
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Google CEO Pichai
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Google CEO Sundar Pichai:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Sundar Pichai
Chief Executive Officer
Google
1600 Amphi
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Meta CEO Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Mark Zuckerberg
Chief Executive Officer
Meta
1 Meta Way
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI
1455 Third Stree
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to SpaceXSI CEO Musk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to SpaceXSI CEO Elon Musk:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer
SpaceXSI
1 Rocket Road
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Women's Volleyball Closes 2026 Season Against Gallaudet
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 1 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Women's Volleyball Closes 2026 Season Against Gallaudet
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