Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
"We Change Lives": What the $700 million Credit Acceptance settlement is missing without CFPB
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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"We Change Lives": What the $700 million Credit Acceptance settlement is missing without CFPB
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CFPB on the Sidelines, Part 1: This is the first in a series of case studies on the ways that consumers are suffering because, since 2025, the leadership of Consumer
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45 State and Territory Attorneys General Press Congress to Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release:
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45 State and Territory Attorneys General Press Congress to Protect Kids Online
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- November 4, 2026 -- The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 45 state and territory attorneys general urging congressional leaders to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
November 5, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children a
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AG Brown, multistate coalition win case protecting $7.5 million in law enforcement funding for Washington
OLYMPIA, Washington, Nov. 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, multistate coalition win case protecting $7.5 million in law enforcement funding for Washington
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition of 23 states secured a victory in court Wednesday that blocks the federal government from withholding congressionally-authorized grants for law enforcement from Washington, including grants that fund ongoing criminal
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AG Campbell Wins Case Against Trump Administration Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Case Against Trump Administration Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
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Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states secured an important victory in court that stops the federal government's imposition of illegal immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressiona
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AG Fitch Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
JACKSON, Mississippi, Nov. 6 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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November 5, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
(Jackson, Mississippi) Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, together with a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the 119th
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AI Navigators: What AI Is, How to Use It, and Why It's Important to Be Responsible
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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AI Navigators: What AI Is, How to Use It, and Why It's Important to Be Responsible
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Seemingly several lifetimes ago, there was a new marvel of technology--the internet. Most ordinary folks, even those who already were using computers in their everyday lives, struggled to understand what this tool was or how it could help them. They weren't sure what to call it: Should it be "the Internet" with a capi
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Animal Welfare Institute: 'A Voice for Animals' Contest Winners Use Creative Problem-Solving to Reduce Animal Suffering
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release:
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"A Voice for Animals" Contest Winners Use Creative Problem-Solving to Reduce Animal Suffering
November 5, 2026
Washington, DC--From building a web platform for aggregating important data on the species and environmental factors involved in roadkill deaths, to creating tech-enabled bird boxes for population tracking, participants in the 36th annual "A Voice for Animals" contest think outside the box to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS U.S. SENATE VERSION OF KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 6 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS U.S. SENATE VERSION OF KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
Nov. 4, 2026
HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online pr
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition Win Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition Win Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
11/5/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general and Pennsylvania's governor secured an important victory in court that stops the federal government's imposition of unlawful immigration-enforcement conditions on congressio
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Attorney General Davenport Co-Leading Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Co-Leading Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
November 5, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census.
A proposed ru
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Attorney General Davenport, Multistate Coalition Win Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport, Multistate Coalition Win Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
Nov 4, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate coalition today secured an important victory in court that stops the federal government's imposition of illegal immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally authorized public safety gra
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Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Urge Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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November 04, 2026
Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Urge Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he is part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the United States Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening pr
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 6 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Nov. 4, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
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Attorney General Jones Fights Against Proposed Unlawful Changes to 2030 Census
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Fights Against Proposed Unlawful Changes to 2030 Census
The Commonwealth joins multistate suit arguing proposed rule changes will compromise accuracy
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census.
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Attorney General Jones Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
"Social media companies have a responsib
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
In a letter to congressional leaders
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING TARGETED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING TARGETED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured an important legal victory that protects Congressionally-authorized public safety grants, including grants intended to fight crime and keep law enforcement officers safe.
In August, Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit c
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Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
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(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Bur
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Attorney General Tong Wins Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
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(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and a multistate coalition of 23 states this week secured an important court victory to stop the federal government's imposition of unlawful immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants, including grants inte
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Baltimore beauty salons co-design promising HIV education program
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Baltimore beauty salons co-design promising HIV education program
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What if a conversation about HIV prevention began not in a doctor's office, but in a neighborhood beauty salon?
A new study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) in Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) in College Park shows how a community-designed
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CAIR Md., Islamic Society of Baltimore Welcome BCPS Vote Preserving Eid Holiday, Steps to Protect Religious Observances in Future Calendars
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Md., Islamic Society of Baltimore Welcome BCPS Vote Preserving Eid Holiday, Steps to Protect Religious Observances in Future Calendars
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The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today joined the Islamic Society of Baltimore in welcoming the Baltimore County Board of Education's adoption of a school calendar preserving the Eid al
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 11.4.2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 11.4.2026
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of twenty-three Superior Court Judges: one in Alameda County, one in Fresno County, five in Los Angeles County, one in Mendocino County, one in Merced County, one in Orange County, four in Sacramento County, one in San Bernardino County, one in San Diego Co
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CBF Congratulates Shapiro, State, and Federal Leaders
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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CBF Congratulates Shapiro, State, and Federal Leaders
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) congratulates the newly-elected U.S. and State legislators and Governor Shapiro. Working together to revitalize the Susquehanna River, all of its tributaries, and the communities that rely on them must be a priority for Pennsylvania in this critical time.
For the first time in over 30 years, Democrats wi
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Chesapeake Bay Program Fails to Recognize Tribes as Watershed Agreement Signatories
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Chesapeake Bay Program Fails to Recognize Tribes as Watershed Agreement Signatories
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After nearly two years of negotiations, the Chesapeake Bay Program's Policy Steering Committee announced Thursday that a coalition of Indigenous tribes will not become signatories to the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
This is deeply disappointing, if not necessarily surprising. Tribes are righ
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CMS Final Rule Strengthens Supports Lasting Drug Savings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Final Rule Strengthens Supports Lasting Drug Savings
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is establishing a permanent framework for negotiating prices of high-cost drugs. The final rule sets policies for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program beginning with prices effective in 2029, providing greater predi
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Congressman Harris Applauds Start of Honga River Dredging in Dorchester County
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Harris Applauds Start of Honga River Dredging in Dorchester County
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District has begun dredging the Honga River in Dorchester County.
The project will remove approximately 342,000 cubic yards of sediment, with dredging expected to continue through March 2027.
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Coppin State University Ranks Among Top Five HBCUs for Alumni Earnings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Coppin State University issued the following news:
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Coppin State University Ranks Among Top Five HBCUs for Alumni Earnings
Coppin graduates earn a median annual income of $63,359 four years after completion, placing the University fourth among HBCUs in a recently published ranking.
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BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University has been ranked No. 4 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for alumni earnings, according to a ranking
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Emergency translocations not super successful for herps
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Emergency translocations not super successful for herps
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Translocating reptiles and amphibians to protect them from planned development doesn't usually have positive outcomes.
New research reveals that conservation is more successful when the focus is on reintroduction for saving wildlife populations rather than from development.
A recent study
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Executives of Healthcare Provider Charged by Indictment in Fraud that Caused Millions in Losses to D.C. Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Executives of Healthcare Provider Charged by Indictment in Fraud that Caused Millions in Losses to D.C. Medicaid
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WASHINGTON - A 10-count Indictment, unsealed today in U.S. District Court, charges two executives of a District-based healthcare provider and one of their Community Support Workers in connection with a scheme to bill D.C. Medicaid for mental health services
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Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Following the Data - FTC Moves From Policy to Fact-Finding on Personalized Pricing
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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November 05, 2026
Following the Data: FTC Moves from Policy to Fact-Finding on Personalized Pricing
FTC issued orders under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act to nine airlines, ride-sharing and food-delivery platforms, and retailers.
At a Glance
* While the FTC's 2024 personalized pricing study examined only the intermediaries that sell pricing tools (an approach the current Commissi
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Federal Register: NIH Renews National Toxicology Program Advisory Committee Charter for 2-Year Term
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Office of the Director, Notice of Charter Renewal
In accordance with Title 41 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65(a), notice is hereby given that the charter for the National Toxicology Program Advisory Committee (NTPAC) is being renewed for an additional two-year period on November 14, 2026.
It is determ
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Garett Pearson brings surgical expertise, lifetime around horses to large animal care at veterinary college
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Garett Pearson brings surgical expertise, lifetime around horses to large animal care at veterinary college
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At age 5, Garett Pearson knew that he loved horses. Informed by his mother that he would probably be too tall to be a jockey, he set his sights on becoming a veterinarian.
Pearson is the new clinical assistant professor of large animal surgery, who arrived this fall at the Virginia-Maryland College of Vet
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Governor Moore Appoints Manny Welsh as Chief of Staff
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Appoints Manny Welsh as Chief of Staff
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Manny Welsh as chief of staff, following this morning's announcement that Lester Davis - who has served as the Governor's chief of staff since October 2025 - was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) by the
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Greenberg Traurig Secures Jury Trial Victory for AiNET in Maryland Breach of Contract Action
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Secures Jury Trial Victory for AiNET in Maryland Breach of Contract Action
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McLEAN, Va. - Nov. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP secured a jury trial victory on behalf of AiNET, LLC, a Maryland-based information technology services company, in a breach of contract action litigated in Prince George's County, Maryland. After just four hour
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Hood College, Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways to Medical Careers
FREDERICK, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Hood College issued the following news:
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Hood College, Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways to Medical Careers
New partnership guarantees medical school admission interviews for qualified Hood students and recent graduates
Nov 4, 2026
By Laurie Ward
Hood College and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a new pathway for Hood students pursuing careers
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Hoyer Statement Calling for the Immediate Delivery of Military Assistance to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement Calling for the Immediate Delivery of Military Assistance to Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement to continue urging the Pentagon to ensure immediate delivery of the $400 million in defense material that was authorized in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative:
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ICYMI: Relentless Travel Schedule Puts Trump Administration's Results Front and Center
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The White House issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Relentless Travel Schedule Puts Trump Administration's Results Front and Center
November 3, 2026
Over the past month, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance maintained an unmatched pace of travel across the country, meeting with Americans face-to-face to highlight the Administration's Promises Made, Promises Kept record.
Recent coverage underscored the scale of the travel:
The Daily Wire: Trump Tou
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Wins Three Anthem Awards
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Wins Three Anthem Awards
November 05, 2026
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has won three new awards in the sixth annual Anthem Awards competition. Awardees included Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health magazine, Public Health On Call, and the Office of External Affairs.
The Anthem Awards, presented
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Johns Hopkins: 2026-2027 Research Roundtable Series - IPV & Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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November 04, 2026
2026-2027 Research Roundtable Series: IPV & Health
A virtual roundtable series featuring the latest research and practice addressing the intersections of health, intimate forms of violence, and prevention.
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Back by Popular Demand
The first IPV & Health Research Roundtable webinar series, convened in 2025-2026 by the Johns Hopkins Center for
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Leslie Bayers named executive director of K-State Teaching and Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Leslie Bayers named executive director of K-State Teaching and Learning Center
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Leslie Bayers has been named executive director of Kansas State University's Teaching and Learning Center, effective Dec. 6.
As the university's central hub for teaching excellence and academic innovation, the center serves a critical role in supporting faculty, graduate teaching assistants and student success across the insti
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Maryland landowners ask Supreme Court to reverse private developer's attempt to gain government's eminent domain power
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Maryland landowners ask Supreme Court to reverse private developer's attempt to gain government's eminent domain power
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Washington, DC; November 4, 2026: A group of Maryland landowners are asking the U.S. Supreme Court whether private developers can use courts as a shortcut around limits the State has placed on delegating the government's eminent domain power. The la
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Member of Violent Crew that Targeted Mid-Atlantic Pharmacies and Cell Phone Stores Found Guilty
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Member of Violent Crew that Targeted Mid-Atlantic Pharmacies and Cell Phone Stores Found Guilty
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WASHINGTON - Deaundre Blount, 33, of the District, was found guilty today in connection with his role in a violent multi-state robbery crew that targeted pharmacies and cell phone stores in the District, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Fe
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Men's Basketball Slotted Fourth in United East Preseason Poll
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Men's Basketball Slotted Fourth in United East Preseason Poll
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Moore-Miller Administration Announces $4.5 Million Partnership with Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund to Support Small Businesses in Baltimore
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Moore-Miller Administration Announces $4.5 Million Partnership with Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund to Support Small Businesses in Baltimore
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary Jake Day today announced a $4.5 million investment in the Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) to expand Baltimore small businesse
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New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
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The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states recently filed an updated version of their complaint against Amazon with unredacted details about Amazon's alleged use of deceptive and unfair practices to secretly inflate prices in its online search advertising auction.
Details in the updated version of the complaint show substantial harm to advertise
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PALTmed Advocacy Win: CMS Finalizes Equal Payment for Nursing Facility Visits
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news:
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PALTmed Advocacy Win: CMS Finalizes Equal Payment for Nursing Facility Visits
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PALTmed is proud to share a major policy win. In the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule final rule, released yesterday, CMS finalized equal payment for nursing facility visits, no matter whether a resident is in a Medicare Part A stay or long-term care resident. The change takes effect
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Policies Analyzed by USU's National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction
LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 5 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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Policies Analyzed by USU's National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction
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State educational agencies and school districts have long been responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities can access instructional materials.
In 2024, a new Americans with Disabilities Act Title II final rule moved expectations into the digital age by requiring all state and local governments' web c
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States Take Several Steps to Improve Math Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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States Take Several Steps to Improve Math Learning
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Alexandria, VA--Most states revise their math learning standards periodically. But buoyed by flagging K-12 math achievement since the pandemic, some have gone further, launching full-fledged processes to improve math learning.
According to a new report from NASBE, states such as Illinois, Cal
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Step inside GI innovation with the 2027 AGA Innovation Fellows Program
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news:
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Step inside GI innovation with the 2027 AGA Innovation Fellows Program
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What could a year immersed in GI innovation mean for your career?
The 2027 AGA Innovation Fellows Program gives GI fellows with a strong interest in innovation the opportunity to learn from people working across the ecosystem, develop practical skills, and build relationships that can help tur
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TEDCO Board Names Lester Davis Interim Chief Executive Officer
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Board Names Lester Davis Interim Chief Executive Officer
Davis will provide continuity of leadership while the Board conducts its search for a permanent CEO
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COLUMBIA, Md. (Nov. 5, 2026) - The TEDCO Board of Directors today appointed Lester Davis as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective November 27, 2026. Davis most recently served as Chief of Staff to Marylan
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TEDCO Unveils Redesigned Website Alongside MyTEDCO Portal to Better Serve Maryland's Entrepreneurial Community
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Unveils Redesigned Website Alongside MyTEDCO Portal to Better Serve Maryland's Entrepreneurial Community
New design and portal aim to give entrepreneurs access to resources, programs and funding opportunities through a more reliable, intuitive and efficient gateway
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COLUMBIA, Md., (November 5, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, ann
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Tennessee Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
Working alongside th
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The Buzz Around Nuclear: Q3 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Energy] -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news:
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The Buzz Around Nuclear: Q3 2026
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If you've turned on the news, opened a newspaper, or scrolled on the internet in the last few months, odds are you've seen something in the news about nuclear energy. There may have been too much for you to even keep up. With that in mind, we wanted to give you some updates on what's going on.
National News
Two of the big stories nationally were around m
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The ISSCR Recognizes Five Outstanding Scientists with Poster Awards at International Symposium Celebrating 20 Years of iPSC Research
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release:
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The ISSCR Recognizes Five Outstanding Scientists with Poster Awards at International Symposium Celebrating 20 Years of iPSC Research
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Honorees from the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States recognized for their research contributions at landmark scientific gathering in Kyoto
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is p
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Trip to Top New York Finance Firms Elevates Trinity's Connections
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trip to Top New York Finance Firms Elevates Trinity's Connections
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Manhattan is about to get some rain, and Thi Kieu "Na" Huynh '28 is high up enough to be one of the first to know.
Huynh, a finance major from Vietnam, is one of 10 Trinity University business students perched in a 40th-floor room at JPMorgan headquarters, peering through the storm clouds at the high-powered world of finance. During this three
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TWS2026: Tracking small wild cats in Nepalese forests
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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TWS2026: Tracking small wild cats in Nepalese forests
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Surveys meant to track tigers in the Nepalese forests are also revealing some of the habits of smaller, lesser-known felines that sometimes share the same ecosystems.
Due to their elusive nature, these nocturnal smaller species, such as jungle cats (Felis chaus) and leopard cats (Prionailuru
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Ukraine: Civilian Casualties Surge Amid Intensifying Explosive Weapon Attacks
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
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Ukraine: Civilian Casualties Surge Amid Intensifying Explosive Weapon Attacks
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Now in the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, civilians continue to endure the catastrophic impact of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), facing destruction, displacement, and long-term humanitarian consequences. Between July and September 2026, Ukraine experien
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Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank Named 2026 McCormack Department Executive-in-Residence
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank Named 2026 McCormack Department Executive-in-Residence
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Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour, will serve as the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management Executive-in-Residence at the Isenberg School of Management this semester, visiting the UMass Amherst campus on Dec. 14.
"Our storied program is proud to host Kevin and highlight his en
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Uniformed Services University: From Electrical Systems to Human Body Systems - How 2 EMDP2 Students Bring Technical Skills to Medicine
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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From Electrical Systems to Human Body Systems: How 2 EMDP2 Students Bring Technical Skills to Medicine
By Melissa Reichley
November 05, 2026
Two enlisted service members draw on technical training, operational experience, and leadership as they prepare to be military physicians.
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For many active-duty service members, a military career follows a familiar trajectory within a chosen specialty. B
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University of Miami: A Science Discovery for the Ages
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Nov. 6 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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A science discovery for the ages
From Animal Planet enthusiast to science hobbyist to research lab leader, University of Miami alumna Julia Van Etten has discovered two new species of a microbe that may hold secrets to the Earth's evolutionary process.
By Michael R. Malone m.malone@miami.edu 11-04-2026
The family vacation to the North Carolina Outer Banks during the COVID-19 lockdown was supposed to li
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