Friday - November 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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49 Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * 49 Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database * DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--November 10, 2026-- The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent reply comments on behalf of a bipartisan group of 49 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its Robocall Mitigation Databa  more
A Future Diplomat's First Post: Bowie State Senior Heads to Rural Thailand With the Peace Corps
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * A Future Diplomat's First Post: Bowie State Senior Heads to Rural Thailand With the Peace Corps * In a few weeks, Isis Bandele-Asante will trade her cap and gown for a bicycle and a Thai phrasebook. The Bowie State University senior graduates in December, and in January she leaves for rural Thailand to begin two years of service with the Peace Corps, a step she sees as the start of a diplomatic career  more
AACOM Members Earn 2026 National Honors for Educational Excellence, Well-Being and Leadership
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release: * * * AACOM Members Earn 2026 National Honors for Educational Excellence, Well-Being and Leadership * Four member institutions and one institutional leader recognized by INSIGHT Into Academia (Bethesda, MD) - The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) celebrates four member institutions and one institutional leader recog  more
Across the Divide, Morgan Students Will Help Shape the Conversation
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Across the Divide, Morgan Students Will Help Shape the Conversation * As the Only HBCU in the Reconciliation League, Morgan Secures Six Fellowships to Prepare Student Leaders to Bridge Differences and Strengthen Democracy BALTIMORE -- Morgan State University is bringing an essential HBCU perspective to a new international effort to prepare the next generation of leaders to bridge society's deepes  more
AG Brown calls for additional revisions on permitting reform bill
OLYMPIA, Washington, Nov. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown calls for additional revisions on permitting reform bill * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a letter to two U.S. Senate committees regarding the proposed Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, commonly known as the permitting reform bill, which aims to streamline the process for approving energy projec  more
ALSOBROOKS, TILLIS INTRODUCE VA HOME LOAN NAVIGATOR ACT TO SUPPORT VETERANS HOUSING
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS, TILLIS INTRODUCE VA HOME LOAN NAVIGATOR ACT TO SUPPORT VETERANS HOUSING * WASHINGTON, DC - As reported today in The Hill, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, which would establish a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program offering free, voluntary support to individuals eligible for VA home loan benefits.   more
ASAM Releases New Guidance for Managing Medetomidine Intoxication and Withdrawal
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * ASAM Releases New Guidance for Managing Medetomidine Intoxication and Withdrawal * Medetomidine, an adulterant in the unregulated opioid supply, can cause severe withdrawal that calls for changes in clinical practice ROCKVILLE, Md. (Nov. 10, 2026) - The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) today released its first clinical guidance for managing  more
Attorney General Bonta Blocks Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Impose Unlawful Immigration Conditions on Public Safety Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Blocks Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Impose Unlawful Immigration Conditions on Public Safety Funding * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island enforcing its prior judgment that blocked the Trump Administration's effort to unlawfully impose immigration con  more
Attorney General Bonta Fights Trump Administration Effort to Make Voting Harder for Certain U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Fights Trump Administration Effort to Make Voting Harder for Certain U.S. Citizens Living Abroad * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a multistate coalition in opposing a change made by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to the Federal Post Card Application, which overseas voters use to register to vote and request an absentee ballot.  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful $100,000 Tax on International Students
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful $100,000 Tax on International Students * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would require colleges and universities to pay up to $100,000 for each international stud  more
Attorney General Bonta to Congress: As Unaffordability Surges, States Must Retain the Power to Limit Interest Rates, Protect Consumers from Financial Exploitation
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to Congress: As Unaffordability Surges, States Must Retain the Power to Limit Interest Rates, Protect Consumers from Financial Exploitation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing a U.S. House of Representatives bill, H.R. 7866, which would eliminate states' abili  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she and a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) that would help curb illegal robo  more
Attorney General Griffin Urges Federal Government to Improve Safeguards to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 10 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Urges Federal Government to Improve Safeguards to Prevent Illegal Robocalls * Griffin: 'No Arkansan should have to worry that answering a phone call or opening a text message could put their financial security at risk' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 48 other attorneys general in submitting reply com  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Improvements to Federal Robocall Database to Combat Illegal Calls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Improvements to Federal Robocall Database to Combat Illegal Calls * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) that would help curb illegal robocalls. "I hear fro  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ITS RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ITS RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. While Raoul and a coalition of states support a reasonable modernizatio  more
Baker Donelson Adds 31 Associates Firm-Wide
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Adds 31 Associates Firm-Wide * Baker Donelson has added 31 new associates across the Firm. These associates and their primary areas of practice are: Atlanta, Georgia * Catherine F. Brennan (New Litigator) * Tyler S. Connor (Financial Services Litigation & Compliance) Baltimore, Maryland * George S. Rice (Construction) Birmingham, Alabama * Alan C  more
Chesapeake Bay Program Issues Commentary: Anatomy of a Burn
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary: * * * The anatomy of a burn Biochar's proponents are revealing new benefits of an ancient practice By Will Parson Whether it's a cozy fireplace or a campfire weenie roast--setting flame is usually about the warmth it provides and not what's left behind when the embers die. But under special conditions, a fire can produce something more valuable than ashes. Wood or other bioma  more
Coppin State Alumnus Named Superintendent of Three National Historic Sites
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Coppin State Alumnus Named Superintendent of Three National Historic Sites Baltimore native Robert Stewart brings nearly two decades of National Park Service experience to historic sites central to America's civil rights history. - BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University alumnus Robert Stewart has been appointed superintendent of three nationally significant historic sites: the Selma to Montgomery National  more
Department of Energy Offers Constellation $5 Billion Financing for Nuclear Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Department of Energy Offers Constellation $5 Billion Financing for Nuclear Upgrades * The U.S. DOE offered Constellation Energy Corp. a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to modernize and increase power output at existing nuclear facilities, strengthen the grid, and lower costs. It will add 1.1 gigawatts of electricity to the U.S. nuclear fleet by "uprating" 11  more
Experimental Cell Therapy Improves Skin Resilience, Advancing Treatments for Skin Injuries
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Experimental Cell Therapy Improves Skin Resilience, Advancing Treatments for Skin Injuries * In a phase I clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have partially transformed ordinary human skin cells into volar skin -- the durable skin found exclusively on the palms and soles that resists fricti  more
FDA Human Foods Program Issues Warning Letter to Penn Herb
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSdock) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Penn Herb Co. Ltd. from its Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Mr. William Betz Jr., President/Owner, Penn Herb Company, Ltd., 10601 Decatur Rd Ste 2, Philadelphia, PA 19154-3212, United States Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER CMS #734317 Dear Mr. Betz: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted  more
Federal Register: Federal Highway Administration Finalizes Environmental Review for Chesapeake Bay Bridge Replacement Project in Maryland
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Maryland This notice announces action taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to the proposed improvements along U.S. 50/301 and proposed replacement of the Chesapeake Bay Bridges across the Chesapeake Bay. Those actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the   more
Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Health Receives $168 Million in Year Two Federal Funding to Strengthen Rural Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news: * * * November 9, 2026 Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Health Receives $168 Million in Year Two Federal Funding to Strengthen Rural Health 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 r  more
Honoring veterans from 'Gulf to Goat'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Honoring veterans from 'Gulf to Goat' * Last year, CAR T cell therapy pioneer Carl June completed a 1,200 mile bike ride and fundraiser for cancer research alongside his classmates, veterans from the Naval Academy's Class of 1975. 1 min. read Before he pioneered CAR T cell therapy at Penn Medicine, Carl June spent 21 years in the Navy, 15 years as a research physician working on cell ther  more
Hood College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
FREDERICK, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Hood College issued the following news: * * * Hood College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members Six trustees, including Hood alumni, former dean of students, appointed to board Nov 9, 2026 By Morgan Rhine '27 Hood College is proud to announce the appointment of six new members of the Board of Trustees, including Logan S. Bennett '17, J.D., RaeAnn Butler '89, Amy S. Quinn '89, Justin Saloom, Olivia White, H'20, Ph.D., and Kristen A. Zarfos '75, M.D. "We ar  more
Hood College, Frederick County Workforce Services to Launch AI-Enhanced Data Analytics Training Program
FREDERICK, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Hood College issued the following news: * * * Hood College, Frederick County Workforce Services to Launch AI-Enhanced Data Analytics Training Program New initiative will prepare local workers for in-demand careers in data analytics and artificial intelligence Nov 10, 2026 By Mason Cavalier The Bioscience Research and Education Center (BREC) at Hood College and Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) have entered into a new partnership to provide Frederick  more
Hospital Crisis Watch: Democrats' "Midterm Landslide" Signals Relief for Hospitals and Marks a Renewed Fight for Affordable Health Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Democrats' "Midterm Landslide" Signals Relief for Hospitals and Marks a Renewed Fight for Affordable Health Care * After health care drove last week's blue tsunami, bringing Democrats to a commanding majority in both the House and the Senate, Republicans have nowhere to run from their betrayal. Last year, Trump and Republicans in Congress sold out working families' health ca  more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Communist Threat We Refuse to See
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary to the Washington Times: * * * Nov 10, 2026 Washington Times The Communist Threat We Refuse to See An important proclamation gets ironically drowned out. Miles Yu America spent last week obsessing over the midterm elections, celebrating Democratic victories that included several avowed democratic socialists. Across the   more
Innovation and collaboration shape sustainability
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Innovation and collaboration shape sustainability * Yearly accomplishments highlight ongoing advancement toward fulfilling the university's land-grant mission. These efforts equip students with the skills and insight to guide future generations while enhancing the institution's reputation and supporting recruitment. Through comprehensive initiatives spanning academics, student life, infrastructure, and operation  more
IP crop harvest brings solid quality, yields
MANKATO, Minnesota, Nov. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release: * * * IP crop harvest brings solid quality, yields * As the weather turns cooler, many farmers in the Upper Midwest are harvesting their last few acres or putting equipment away for winter. In warmer regions, where later-maturing varieties extend the growing season, harvest still has several weeks to go. In the U.S., 92% percent of soybeans have been harvested and 81  more
Johns Hopkins APL Wins Federal Award for Veteran Employment
LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Wins Federal Award for Veteran Employment * The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has received a 2026 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor, recognizing the Laboratory's commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining U.S. military veterans. Established through the H  more
Johns Hopkins: Using Bacteria to Make Wastewater Treatment Smarter
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Using Bacteria to Make Wastewater Treatment Smarter * Fulbright Schuman fellow Anna Salvian discusses how biosensors could help water treatment plants improve water quality, reduce energy use, and protect public health. Wastewater treatment plants are very good at cleaning water that is discharged from homes, businesses, and factories. They remove debris, pathog  more
Kids scared of snakes can still love nature
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Kids scared of snakes can still love nature * A fear of snakes or spiders doesn't preclude a kid's ability to appreciate other aspects of nature and biodiversity. New research challenges a previous theory about biophilia, which suggested that humans possess a universal love for nature. Instead, authors of the recent study offer the idea that chi  more
Lawsuit Seeks Horseshoe Crab Mortality Data in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Horseshoe Crab Mortality Data in Massachusetts * State-Collected Records for Horseshoe Crab Killings Should Be Publicly Available BOSTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries under the state's public record law for failing to release information detailing how thousands of horseshoe crabs are killed, bl  more
Mars will invest $1.4 billion in U.S. manufacturing and operations in 2027
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars will invest $1.4 billion in U.S. manufacturing and operations in 2027 * * Capital investments in the U.S. will unlock growth for Mars diverse portfolio of brands, support innovation and create lasting economic development in local communities. * Mars is adding four new BluePearl(tm) and Banfield(r) Pet Hospitals   more
Maryland Can Bring Down Unaffordable Utility Bills
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Can Bring Down Unaffordable Utility Bills * Policymakers Must Adopt Programs to Help Marylanders Stay Connected Unaffordable utility bills are stressing Maryland families. While state lawmakers have taken important steps to help families afford their energy bills, they must do more to help struggling households. A new issue brief, What Maryland Can Do to Improve E  more
Md. Natural Resources Dept. Statement on Passing of Former DNR Secretary Ron Franks
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * DNR Statement on Passing of Former DNR Secretary Ron Franks November 9, 2026 Former Department of Natural Resources Secretary C. Ronald Franks passed away on Saturday, November 7. He served as DNR Secretary from 2003 to 2007 under former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich. Franks was a dentist and an accomplished angler who owned Winchester Creek Outfitters, a former fly-fishing business   more
Microplastics Found in 100% of Sample Sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Microplastics Found in 100% of Sample Sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed * A report released today by the non-profit organization Environment America studied the presence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, from the headwaters in New York, through Pennsylvania and Maryland to the mouth of the bay in Virginia. The report found microplastics present at every single sa  more
Military Caregivers Find Community While Earning Degrees
ADELPHI, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * Military Caregivers Find Community While Earning Degrees * Pillars of Strength scholarship applications open November 11 Finding community through education Jamie Lafollette is breathing a little easier these days as she pursues a bachelor's degree in marketing at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Lafollette compares getting her degree and investing in her future to "putting o  more
Miriam Schleifer McCormick, Author of Belief as Emotion, Meets Critics, Nov. 11
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Miriam Schleifer McCormick, Author of Belief as Emotion, Meets Critics, Nov. 11 * Miriam Schleifer McCormick, author of Belief As Emotion, will discuss her book with Ripley Stroud, the Cotsen Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University's Society of Fellows and lecturer in philosophy, and Marianna Ganapini, associate professor in UNC Charlotte's Department of Philosophy and School of Data Science, as   more
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men's football co-captain Dominic Hess
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT student leaders: Q&A with men's football co-captain Dominic Hess * A senior studying mechanical engineering and finance, Dominic Hess is an Academic All-American with a packed study schedule. But he and his teammates still make room for about 20 hours a week of football during the regular season. ("It's a little less in the spring," he notes.) All this time practicing, working   more
Moore-Miller Administration Awarded $7.45 Million in Funding to Provide Rental Assistance to Adults with Disabilities
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Moore-Miller Administration Awarded $7.45 Million in Funding to Provide Rental Assistance to Adults with Disabilities * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the Department has been awarded $7.45 million in funding through the federal Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. This award, made pos  more
NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visits WCU
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Nov. 10 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visits WCU * North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visited Western Carolina University on Friday, Nov. 6, giving students an opportunity to connect classroom learning with conversations about entrepreneurship, civic leadership, public service and agriculture. Throughout the visit, Marshall met with business students, student leaders and members  more
NCLA to Fourth Circuit: Self-Defense Must Be Allowed Walking to and from Synagogue, Too
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NCLA to Fourth Circuit: Self-Defense Must Be Allowed Walking to and from Synagogue, Too * Washington, DC (November 10, 2026) - Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for a preliminary injunction to allow members of Montgomery County, Maryland's Silver Spring Jewish Center to carry firearms for self-defense while walking  more
Nemours Children's Health Expands Cardiology Footprint in the Delaware Valley with New Clinic in Bel Air, Maryland
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 10 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Expands Cardiology Footprint in the Delaware Valley with New Clinic in Bel Air, Maryland * The opening of this new cardiology clinic represents the continued advancement of our strategic growth strategy in the Delaware Valley. As a result, this new location will bring added convenience and increased access to high-quality cardiac care for patients and families in northeaste  more
New Report Exposes Kalshi & Polymarket's Influence Buying Scheme
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress posted the following news release: * * * New Report Exposes Kalshi & Polymarket's Influence Buying Scheme * Prediction Market Companies Pay Millions to Dem & GOP Operatives to Pave the Way for Legalized Gambling Washington, D.C. -- On Tuesday, Demand Progress published a new report that exposes how prediction market companies are trying to buy off both parties to pave the way for nationwide, legalized gambling. The  more
New research explains why silicon beat thin film in the race for solar panel supremacy
LONDON, England, Nov. 10 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * New research explains why silicon beat thin film in the race for solar panel supremacy * By Hamish Armstrong (Senior Communications Officer), Published Even the most promising technologies can fail to take off if governments, producers, suppliers, consumer and business demands are not able to support their growth, according to new research by Bayes Business School. The paper, co-authored by Dr  more
Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards Recognize Young Scholars
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news: * * * Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards Recognize Young Scholars * Five outstanding high school students were recognized for their academic achievement and intellectual curiosity at the 29th annual Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards ceremony, hosted by the Zeta Chapter on Nov. 5 at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Celebrating its 250th year, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Best Bank to Work For
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 10 [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: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners is a Best Bank to Work For * NASHVILLE, TN, Nov. 10, 2026 - For the 14th consecutive year, Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) has earned a spot on American Banker's list of the nation's Best Banks to Work  more
Secretary Mullin Joins White House Task Force at Drone Security Forum to Protect the Homeland From Unauthorized Drone Threats
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Mullin Joins White House Task Force at Drone Security Forum to Protect the Homeland From Unauthorized Drone Threats * WASHINGTON - On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended the Second Annual Countering the Threat: Drone Security Industry and SLTT Grant Forum, where federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and industry leaders  more
Spartan Sports: Trophy win, title chase and top 5 test
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Sports: Trophy win, title chase and top 5 test * Whether you follow every game or mostly encounter Spartan sports in workplace conversations, here's a quick guide to this week's biggest developments across all 21 varsity teams. Top news Football reclaimed the Paul Bunyan Trophy with a 15-6 victory at Michigan. Women's soccer advanced to Friday's Big Ten championship against No. 16 Purdue.  more
TEDCO Requests Proposals From Legal, Regulatory, and Scientific Research Consulting Services
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Requests Proposals from Legal, Regulatory, and Scientific Research Consulting Services Vendor(s) selected will serve the Federal Labs Leveraging Innovation to Products (FLLIP) Pilot Program - COLUMBIA, Md., (November 10, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the Federal Labs L  more
TEDCO: Maryland-Based Company Uses AI and Data Analytics to Help Smallholder Farmers Access Financing, Inputs, and Markets
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Invests in UfarmX Maryland-based company uses AI and data analytics to help smallholder farmers access financing, inputs, and markets - COLUMBIA, Md. (November 9, 2026) --TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a $250,000 investment in UfarmX, a Maryland-based agricultural technology and fintech company that uses artificial intelligenc  more
The art of TWS 2026
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * The art of TWS 2026 * The Wildlife Society's 33rd Annual Conference wrapped up on Thursday, Nov. 5, following a week of learning, networking and exploring the connection between art and wildlife conservation in the Hawkeye State. Here's a look back at some of the key events at the conference. University teams competed for the title of Quiz Bowl  more
The Battle Continues: Attorney General Bonta Pushes Federal Government to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * The Battle Continues: Attorney General Bonta Pushes Federal Government to Combat Illegal Robocalls * OAKLAND -- Attorney General Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) that would help curb illegal robocalls (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments  more
Tired of Robocalls? AG Rayfield Wants the FCC to Cut Scammers Off at the Source
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Tired of Robocalls? AG Rayfield Wants the FCC to Cut Scammers Off at the Source * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to tighten the rules on who gets to carry phone calls in the United States, so scammers have a harder time reaching Oregonians. "Most Oregonians have stopped picking up calls from numbers they don't recognize," said Attor  more
UMD Ranked No. 4 in U.S. for Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * UMD Ranked No. 4 in U.S. for Entrepreneurship * COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The University of Maryland has risen to an all-time-high of No. 4 in the nation for undergraduate entrepreneurship education, according to the 2027 rankings released Tuesday by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. UMD also placed No. 3 among public universities and has the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship p  more
USC Arcadia Hospital nurses and health care workers ratify new contracts with strong measures to improve patient safety and retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * USC Arcadia Hospital nurses and health care workers ratify new contracts with strong measures to improve patient safety and retention * Registered nurses and health care workers at USC Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, Calif. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying their respective three-year contracts on Nov. 5 and 6, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse and  more
USU Leaders, Faculty, Staff and Alumni Bring Military Medicine Expertise to AMSUS Regional Meeting
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Leaders, Faculty, Staff and Alumni Bring Military Medicine Expertise to AMSUS Regional Meeting By Sharon Holland November 10, 2026 From trauma data and AI to battlefield research and military-civilian partnerships, presenters addressed challenges in military health care. - The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) had a significant presence at the AMSUS-Society of Fed  more
Van Hollen Statement on Current Opposition to Moving Forward with Permitting Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Current Opposition to Moving Forward with Permitting Reform Legislation * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding his vote against moving forward with the permitting reform legislation under consideration in the Senate: "When I look at legislation before the Senate, I evaluate how it will benefit Maryland and   more
West Virginia University Potomac State College: First Gen Event Celebrates 'Trailblazers' and 'Dreamers'
KEYSER, West Virginia, Nov. 10 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College posted the following news: * * * First Gen Event Celebrates 'trailblazers' and 'dreamers' November 10, 2026 What does it mean to be a "First Gen?" In college settings, the term refers to anyone who is the first in their family to attend an institution of higher learning after graduating high school. It includes students who are the first in their families to attend colleges, universities, and even trade schools   more
What the 2027 Medicare final rules mean for GI practices
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * What the 2027 Medicare final rules mean for GI practices * Looking for the one-page summary? 2027 Medicare final payment rules CMS finalized many 2027 payment policies that will affect gastroenterologists, ASCs and hospitals via the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) final r  more
Woman's dental implant still intact 50 years after placement
LOMA LINDA, California, Nov. 10 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * Woman's dental implant still intact 50 years after placement * Martha Rasi and her husband were new residents of the Loma Linda, California, community in the mid-1970s. And Martha had a health issue. While living in Maryland before the couple relocated, Martha's dentist determined she needed a dental implant. Dental implant science was evolving quickly at the time, and Martha's Maryland dentist   more
Women's Basketball's Home Opener Highlights This Week in Gators Athletics - November 9-15
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Women's Basketball's Home Opener Highlights This Week in Gators Athletics - November 9-15 * 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 feature  more
Yuma Proving Ground's Ammunition & Armaments Division provides full cycle handling of ammunition
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Yuma Proving Ground's Ammunition & Armaments Division provides full cycle handling of ammunition * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Ammunition & Armaments Division has the dynamic critical responsibility of handling every piece of ammunition at YPG. A&A is meticulous about the process that involves tracking ammunition from cradle - its arrival at YPG, to grave--its fin  more