Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
A new mission, a familiar sense of belonging
ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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A new mission, a familiar sense of belonging
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At 51, Jason Whitmore isn't the typical University of Texas at Arlington student.
Whitmore served 24 years in the U.S. Army, training soldiers and leading teams in a career that included deployments to Iraq and Pakistan and assignments near the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Now, Whitmore is pursuing his next mission at UT Arlington. As he
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AG Rayfield Fights to Restore Reproductive Health Care for Veterans
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Fights to Restore Reproductive Health Care for Veterans
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Trump Administration rule cuts off abortion care without exceptions for the health of the mother
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal appeals court to restore reproductive health care for veterans and their families. The Trump Administration's new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule takes abortion
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AG Rayfield Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Giveaway to Predatory Lenders
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 9 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Giveaway to Predatory Lenders
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Bill in Congress would make it easier for online lenders to charge triple-digit interest by routing loans through out-of-state banks
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote No on H.R. 7866, a bill that would mak
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Air Force veteran finds new mission at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Air Force veteran finds new mission at Virginia Tech
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After serving 12 years in the Air Force and helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life, Meagan Altizer is preparing for her own next chapter through a master's degree in public administration.
After serving in the Air Force for 12 years and then working in two separate positions for more than a decade after her discharge, Meagan Altizer eerily experi
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Alumna Thelma T. Daley's Papal Honor Celebrates a Lifetime of Opening Doors
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Alumna Thelma T. Daley's Papal Honor Celebrates a Lifetime of Opening Doors
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On the morning of Sept. 12, a wave of crimson moved through downtown Baltimore. Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. streamed out of parking garages and past the Enoch Pratt Free Library, headed for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Inside, members of the National Counci
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Arcadia Contingent Presents at Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Regional Meeting
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Arcadia Contingent Presents at Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Regional Meeting
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Jennifer Fritch, assistant professor of Marketing, Dr. Raghu Kurthakoti, associate professor of Marketing, and Erika Roepke '27 shared their expertise on artificial intelligence in business education with attendees at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Region 2 annual co
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Army medical maintainers support joint force readiness through quick-turn repair
STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news:
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Army medical maintainers support joint force readiness through quick-turn repair
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FORT DETRICK, Md. - A specialized team of U.S. Army medical maintenance technicians recently deployed on short notice to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility, restoring a critical imaging device for a joint force partner to full operational
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Efforts to Rescind Postal Service NEPA Regulations
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Efforts to Rescind Postal Service NEPA Regulations
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OAKLAND -- Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general, cities, and counties in submitting a comment letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) opposing its interim final rule that weakens its implementation of the National Envi
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO FIGHT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S NEAR-TOTAL BAN ON ABORTION CARE FOR VETERANS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO FIGHT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S NEAR-TOTAL BAN ON ABORTION CARE FOR VETERANS
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Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's new federal rule that would eliminate veterans' and their families' access to abortion care. In the b
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Expenditures in the South Region 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Expenditures in the South Region 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Consumer units in the South Region spent an average of $71,606 per year in 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Food, housing, and transportation expenditures together accounted for 65.3 percent of the region's consumer unit expenditures. (See table 2.) Nationally, these three componen
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Bowie State Celebrates Global Learning and Cultural Exchange at Japanese Culture Appreciation Day
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State Celebrates Global Learning and Cultural Exchange at Japanese Culture Appreciation Day
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Bowie State University celebrated new pathways to international education, cultural exchange and global careers during Japanese Culture Appreciation Day, highlighting a $10,000 planning grant from the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission.
The event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Beacon Roo
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Bowie State Police Officers and Staff Honored for Excellence by County Chiefs' Association
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State Police Officers and Staff Honored for Excellence by County Chiefs' Association
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Five members of the Bowie State University Police Department were recognized by the Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County at its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony on October 5, 2026. Each year, the association honors officers and civilians from law enforcement agencies across the county for exemplary p
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Bowie State President Aminta H. Breaux Honored for Keeping Youth on the Path to Success
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State President Aminta H. Breaux Honored for Keeping Youth on the Path to Success
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When young people have a trusted network behind them, they don't just start strong. They stay the course. That belief drives Community Youth Advance (CYA), a nonprofit that has spent more than two decades helping students across Prince George's County and Washington, D.C., build the skills and confidence to succee
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Caution, Work in Progress: Attorney General Bonta Calls for Additional Revisions on Permitting Reform Bill
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Caution, Work in Progress: Attorney General Bonta Calls for Additional Revisions on Permitting Reform Bill
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in sending a second letter to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works and Energy and Natural Resources Committees regarding the proposed Bipartisan American Affordability
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: 2024 Rankings - Minnesota Leads the Nation in Medicaid Spending Per Enrollee
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Nov. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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2024 rankings: Minnesota leads the nation in Medicaid spending per enrollee
Written by Martha Njolomole | November 9, 2026
Minnesota leads the nation in Medicaid spending. That trend continued in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
Specifically, after includin
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Private School Choice Enrolls Higher Share of Students With Disabilities Than Public Schools
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Nov. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Private school choice enrolls higher share of students with disabilities than public schools
Written by Catrin Wigfall | November 9, 2026
One oft-repeated claim about private school choice programs (such as vouchers and education savings accounts) is that they exclude students with special needs.
But
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CMS Proposes to Roll Back Several Nursing Home Requirements in New CARE Rule
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Medical] -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news:
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CMS Proposes to Roll Back Several Nursing Home Requirements in New CARE Rule
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On Nov. 5, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Cutting Administrative Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care (CARE) proposed rule (CMS-3484-P). The rule comes from a CMS review of the Conditions of Participation for all 21 provider and supplier
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Constellation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release:
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Constellation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
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Baltimore (Nov 9, 2026) -- Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
"This past quarter Constellation announced agreements that are helping meet one of the nation'
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CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: What PALTC Clinicians Need to Know
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Medical] -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news:
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CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: What PALTC Clinicians Need to Know
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which takes effect January 1, 2027. The headline for PALTmed members is a win: CMS finalized equal payment for nursing facility visits, whether or not a resident
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Elfreth Convenes Third Annual Veterans Advisory Council Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Convenes Third Annual Veterans Advisory Council Roundtable
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ELLICOTT CITY, MD - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, reconvened her Veterans Advisory Council Roundtable ahead of Veterans Day. Elfreth was joined by veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and military spouses for the discussion, which includ
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From Ninth Grade to Grinnell: College Track Partnership Welcomes First-Generation Scholars to Iowa
GRINNELL, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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From Ninth Grade to Grinnell: College Track Partnership Welcomes First-Generation Scholars to Iowa
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Scholars from California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C.-Maryland area will gain a new path to Grinnell College, with the first cohort enrolling in fall 2028
College Track and Grinnell College today announced a new partnership that will welcome cohorts of first-generation College Track scholars from across the cou
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Frostburg State University Recognized Among Maryland's Best MBA Programs
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Recognized Among Maryland's Best MBA Programs
Nov 9, 2026
Ranking highlights FSU's affordable, flexible graduate business education
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Frostburg State University has been recognized among Maryland's best Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, earning distinction for its affordability and flexible graduate business education, according to a ranking published by MB
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Fueled by Passion for Public Service
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Fueled by Passion for Public Service
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A desire to improve the lives of others is a common thread across the Doctor of Public Administration students at The University of Baltimore.
For Dylan Galloway, that pull came as early as middle school when he first started attending town meetings.
For Jeremy Mose, the spark ignited when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, committing to serve at 17.
For Col. Orlan
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GE Aerospace Announces $1M+ to Support Veteran Causes
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Announces $1M+ to Support Veteran Causes
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Employees lead volunteer projects across seven states in honor of Veterans Day
November 9, 2026 - Cincinnati, OH - GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced donations to multiple organizations acros
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Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Health Receives $168 Million in Year Two Federal Funding to Strengthen Rural Health
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Health Receives $168 Million in Year Two Federal Funding to Strengthen Rural Health
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ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Health has received $168,410,111 in federal funding for the second year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen and modernize health care across rural communiti
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Governor Moore Attends 11th Annual Governor's Small Business Outreach Summit
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Attends 11th Annual Governor's Small Business Outreach Summit
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today attended the 11th annual Governor's Small Business Outreach Summit. The Summit, jointly hosted by the Maryland Departments of Transportation, General Services, Social and Economic Mobility, and Commerce, the University System of Maryland, and the Comptroller's Office, sold out br
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Houston City College selected for national work-integrated learning initiative
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Houston City College selected for national work-integrated learning initiative
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HCC is one of 12 colleges and universities nationwide selected for a new national initiative designed to expand access to career-connected learning opportunities through partnerships with small and midsize businesses.
Houston City College (HCC) is one of 12 colleges and universities nationwide selected for a new national initiative
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Johns Hopkins APL Announces Board of Managers Leadership and Membership Changes
LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Announces Board of Managers Leadership and Membership Changes
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Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead (left) succeeds Ms. Heather Miller (right) as chair of APL's Board of Managers.
Credit: Johns Hopkins APL
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* Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead Succeeds Ms. Heather Miller as Board cha
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Kristin Powers Named Championship Director for 2028 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The Professional Golfers Association of America posted the following news release:
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Kristin Powers Named Championship Director for 2028 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
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FARMINGDALE, New York (November 9, 2026) - The PGA of America has named Kristin Powers as Championship Director for the 2028 KPMG Women's PGA Championship to be played at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
Powers will m
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Learning Together Became a Family Commitment
ADELPHI, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news:
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Learning Together Became a Family Commitment
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The Hope family balanced work, service, and education together
When Jennifer Hope '23, '25, '26 decided to return to school, she did not expect the decision wouldto become a family endeavor.
Today, Jennifer Hope, her husband, Shamar Lee Hope '24, '26, and daughter, Rachel Hope '26, have all pursued higher education together, supporting one an
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Maryland Electric Vehicle Drivers Can Save Money and Earn Rewards With Pepco's Charging Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: BizUtility] -- Pepco posted the following news release:
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Maryland Electric Vehicle Drivers Can Save Money and Earn Rewards With Pepco's Charging Programs
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As more Maryland customers make the switch to electric vehicles, Pepco is expanding its EV initiatives to help make that transition easier and support a reliable energy grid. Approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year to complement state electrification goals, the second p
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Memphis Grizzlies Announce Continued Partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Memphis Grizzlies Announce Continued Partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Memphis, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that Pinnacle Financial Partners has committed to continuing its longstanding partnership with the franchi
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On Veterans Day, current and former servicemembers share their reflections
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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On Veterans Day, current and former servicemembers share their reflections
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Five alumni and one current student discuss how their service impacted their legal education
This Veterans Day, Penn State Dickinson Law is recognizing our alumni and students who served or continue to serve their country. We are grateful for their service and proud to highlight their accomplishm
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Charlotte for the sixth year in a row
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Charlotte for the sixth year in a row
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CHARLOTTE, NC, Nov. 9, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, the Charlotte Observer and Energage named Pinnacle Financial Partners No. 1 in the large com
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Polar bears are eating eider eggs in Alaska
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Polar bears are eating eider eggs in Alaska
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The massacre on Spy Island wasn't immediately obvious to Kayla Shively after she got off the boat and began to scout around.
Sitting just off Alaska's north coast in the Beaufort Sea, the thin island was only 200 yards across at its widest and less than a mile long. Spy Island was known to have about
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Professor Valeria Gomez Examines the "New Abortion Borders" Facing Immigrant Women
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Professor Valeria Gomez Examines the "New Abortion Borders" Facing Immigrant Women
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The legal landscape surrounding abortion access has changed dramatically since the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. But for immigrant women, access to reproductive health care is shaped by more than state abortion laws. Immigration enforcement, detention policies, and
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Savannah Bennett is CCU's first National Military Intelligence Foundation scholarship recipient
CONWAY, South Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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Savannah Bennett is CCU's first National Military Intelligence Foundation scholarship recipient
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Coastal Carolina University senior Savannah Bennett has been awarded a merit scholarship from the National Military Intelligence Foundation (NMIF). She is the first Coastal Carolina University student to receive the award and the first NMIF scholarship recipient from a college or university in South Ca
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Transform Mid-Atlantic Honors NDMU Professor with Service-Learning Faculty Award
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news:
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Transform Mid-Atlantic Honors NDMU Professor with Service-Learning Faculty Award
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BALTIMORE, Md. -- Notre Dame of Maryland University Assistant Professor of Criminology and Sociology, Dr. Ariel Ludwig has received the 2026 Alan G. Penczek Service-Learning Faculty Award from Transform Mid-Atlantic, recognizing her innovative approach to connecting academic learning with community engagement
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Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--NOVEMBER 9, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced $10 billion in awards to all 50 states for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program
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Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $10 Billion in Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Awards to All 50 States
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Historic $50 billion initiative enters next phase as all 50 states build on first-year progress and accelerate rural health transformation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers f
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When the Maternal Health Project Ended, the Community Kept it Going
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs posted the following news:
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When the Maternal Health Project Ended, the Community Kept it Going
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When researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs returned to a rural district in Ethiopia a year after a pilot maternal health project ended, they wanted to see what had happened after the funding stopped.
What they found was people like health extension worker Shitaye Husien and com
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White House: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate - Nov. 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
November 9, 2026
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Philip Lawrence Aubart, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, vice William Lindsay Osteen, Jr., retiring.
Natalie Baker, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Un
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White Sands Missile Range Honors Military Service at Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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White Sands Missile Range Honors Military Service at Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade
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Wiley in the News: Brookings Features Wiley University in HBCU Campus and Community Development Report
MARSHALL, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Wiley University posted the following news:
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Wiley in the News: Brookings Features Wiley University in HBCU Campus and Community Development Report
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The Brookings Institution, a nonpartisan public policy research organization, features Wiley University in its report, "Harnessing the wind: A strategy for HBCU campus and community development." The report examines how HBCUs strengthen surrounding communities and the investment needed to advance that work.
Orig
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World Relief Affirms President Trump's Call for Bipartisan Immigration Reforms
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release:
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World Relief Affirms President Trump's Call for Bipartisan Immigration Reforms
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Evangelical Christian humanitarian organization urges congressional leaders to set aside partisan differences to prioritize family unity, targeted enforcement
Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255
BALTIMORE, Md. - Over the weekend, CBS News' 60 Minutes aired an interview in which Presid
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