Friday - November 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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2027 Medicare Payment Rule Brings Mixed Results for Addiction Medicine
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * 2027 Medicare Payment Rule Brings Mixed Results for Addiction Medicine * CMS's 2027 payment changes will not affect all addiction medicine practices equally. Practices with a predominantly evaluation and management (E/M) service mix, including many primary care and physician practices, may face modest payment reductions, while practices furnishing more p  more
8 Attorneys General Urge NRC to Withdraw Materials Licensing Exemptions Rule Over Safety, Science, and State Conflict Concerns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of the Attorneys General of Illinois, New Mexico, Massachusetts, California, Minnesota, Colorado, Vermont, and Maryland November 4, 2026 The Honorable Ho Nieh, Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Exemptions from Materials Licensing Direct Final Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 63,133 (October  more
Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 11 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls November 10, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills and a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) that would help  more
AG Jennings Wins Ruling Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
DOVER, Delaware, Nov. 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings wins ruling protecting crucial law enforcement funding November 6, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she has won a major court victory protecting $1.1 million in congressionally authorized public safety grants to Delaware, including grants intended to keep law enforcement officers safe and fight crime. The ruling blocks the federal government's imposi  more
ALSOBROOKS, WYDEN WARN AGAINST PREDICTION MARKETS ALLOWING BETTING ON CLINICAL TRIALS AND DRUG APPROVALS, URGE SECRETARY KENNEDY TO TAKE ACTION
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS, WYDEN WARN AGAINST PREDICTION MARKETS ALLOWING BETTING ON CLINICAL TRIALS AND DRUG APPROVALS, URGE SECRETARY KENNEDY TO TAKE ACTION * WASHINGTON, DC - As reported by CNBC today, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) are warning against prediction markets allowing betting on clinical trials and drug approvals and are calling on Health and Human Services Secretary  more
Assisted Home Health Opposes CMS Expansion of Review Choice Demonstration to California
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment Letter - California RCD Expansion (CMS-10599) Nov 3, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Attention: Document Identifier CMS-10599 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 RE: Emergency Clearance Req  more
Assoc. Prof. Gili Freedman Published, Interviewed by BBC
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news: * * * Assoc. Prof. Gili Freedman Published, Interviewed by BBC * Associate Professor of Psychology Gili Freedman and collaborators recently published an article entitled "From the rejector's side: What they say, how they feel, and their perception of the rejectee" in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. In this paper, researchers report the results of three experiments on how the language o  more
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Continues Fighting Trump Administration's Near-Total Ban on Abortion Care for Veterans
AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 11 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Continues Fighting Trump Administration's Near-Total Ban on Abortion Care for Veterans 11/09/2026 AUGUSTA -- Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief late last week in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in support of plaintiffs challenging the Trump Administration's new federal ru  more
Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the August 25, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Brandywine
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the August 25, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Brandywine 11/10/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the August 25, 2026 fatal police-involved collision that occurred in Brandywine, Maryland, and involved the Charles County Sheriff's Office  more
Attorney General Brown Urges FCC to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges FCC to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Unlawful Robocalls 11/10/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) to help curb unlawful robocalls. Telephone an  more
Attorney General Formella Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 11 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * November 10, 2026 Attorney General Formella Pushes Federal Government to Improve the Robocall Mitigation Database in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database  more
Attorney General Jackley Urges FCC to Improve Robocall Mitigation Database
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges FCC To Improve Robocall Mitigation Database Nov. 10, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) as a way to curb illegal robocalls. "South Dakotans are harassed, and oft  more
Attorney General Jones Wins Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding From Donald Trump's Illegal Overreach
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Wins Major Case Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding from Donald Trump's Illegal Overreach RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones and a multistate coalition of 23 states secured an important victory in court that stops the federal government's imposition of illegal immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants, includ  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson October 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson October 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Nov. 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past two months. - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was up 0.8 percent from August to October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori K  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington October 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington October 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Nov. 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past two months - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area increased 1.1 percent for the two months ending in October 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) repor  more
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region October 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region October 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Nov. 10, 2026 * * * Regional prices were unchanged in October - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region was unchanged in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for energy decreased 1.4 percent over the month. The all items less food and energy ind  more
Building Together: A Decade of Bold Leadership at Bowie State
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Building Together: A Decade of Bold Leadership at Bowie State * When Dr. Aminta H. Breaux became the 10th president of Bowie State University in July 2017, she made history as the first woman to lead Maryland's oldest Historically Black Collet/University. She also brought a vision rooted in collaboration, student success and a commitment to building on the university's rich legacy. Nearly a decade la  more
Buzzer-Beater Spoils Women's Basketball Home Opener
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Buzzer-Beater Spoils Women's Basketball Home Opener * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storag  more
Cancer Vaccines Show Promise for Treatment and Prevention
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Cancer Vaccines Show Promise for Treatment and Prevention * For more than three decades, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have pursued an ambitious idea: that vaccines could train the immune system to recognize and fight cancer. Now, a landmark phase III clinical trial of a personalized melanoma vaccine shows that this approach can improve outcomes for patients.   more
Celebrating Our Military Legacy This Veterans Day
LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Our Military Legacy This Veterans Day * The United States established what is now called Veterans Day in 1919, marking the armistice ending World War I the previous year. This day has since become an important observance honoring the sacrifices, courage, and dedication of all those who have served our country and protected our freedoms. On this Veterans Day, Capitol Technology University is   more
Celebrating Our Military Legacy This Veterans Day
LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Our Military Legacy This Veterans Day * The United States established what is now called Veterans Day in 1919, marking the armistice ending World War I the previous year. This day has since become an important observance honoring the sacrifices, courage, and dedication of all those who have served our country and protected our freedoms. On this Veterans Day, Capitol Technology University   more
City University London Bayes Business School: New Research Explains Why Silicon Beat Thin Film in the Race for Solar Panel Supremacy
LONDON, England, Nov. 12 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * New research explains why silicon beat thin film in the race for solar panel supremacy New Bayes research shows ecosystems, not technology is what creates commercial success. 10 November, 2026 By Hamish Armstrong (Senior Communications Officer) Even the most promising technologies can fail to take off if governments, producers, suppliers, consumer and business demands are not able  more
CLASP Urges Census Bureau to Reject Proposed Changes That Would Exclude Noncitizens and Undermine Decennial Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The United States Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20230 To the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce: Re: Docket No. 260903-0005, RIN 0607-AA75, Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, De  more
Davidson College: Tracey Koehlmoos '91 Turns Service Into Safer Medicine
DAVIDSON, North Carolina, Nov. 12 -- Davidson College issued the following news: * * * Tracey Koehlmoos '91 Turns Service Into Safer Medicine November 10, 2026 Author: Mark Johnson "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver dispenses humor for more than laughs. He uses it to break down complex issues. He has, for example, scrutinized health insurance algorithms that deny claims and skewered FIFA for extracting billions from impoverished nations for the World Cup. A few weeks ago, he presented dis  more
Does AI Really Understand People? What a Brain-Imaging Study Found
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Does AI Really Understand People? What a Brain-Imaging Study Found * A customer service chatbot tells an upset client, "I understand how frustrating this must be." It sounds genuinely empathetic. Yet an empirical study co-authored by Dr. Jiaoping Chen, an assistant professor of information systems at the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business, suggests that what happens inside the AI m  more
Financial aid forms available
SALISBURY, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Wor-Wic Community College posted the following news release: * * * Financial aid forms available * Wor-Wic Community College is encouraging all current college students and applicants to fill out financial aid forms to help them pursue their education. The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door for federal, state and school financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and loans. That includ  more
From Brown to Gold: How Municipalities Can Turn the Data Center Boom into Economic and Environmental Wins
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Bar Association posted the following news: * * * From Brown to Gold: How Municipalities Can Turn the Data Center Boom into Economic and Environmental Wins * To be clear, this article is not a criticism of residents caring about their community. This article instead suggests ways to focus that energy into more holistically positive and productive results. Local concern about water use, energy consumption, noise, traffic, and tra  more
From Military Service to Academic Success: Renata Randall Continues Her Family's Coppin Legacy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * From Military Service to Academic Success: Renata Randall Continues Her Family's Coppin Legacy * The Army veteran and criminal justice senior credits discipline, perseverance and a multigenerational family tradition for shaping her educational journey. BALTIMORE -- For Renata Randall, a senior criminal justice major at Coppin State University, pursuing her college degree is about more than personal achi  more
Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at Crownsville State Veterans Cemetery to Honor Veterans Day
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at Crownsville State Veterans Cemetery to Honor Veterans Day * ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Moore today delivered remarks at Crownsville State Veterans Cemetery, one of five state owned veterans cemeteries managed by the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF), for their Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony. The governor's remarks highlighted t  more
Grammy(r) Award-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Rock Band Fall Out Boy Announces 2027 Twilight of the Punk
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Nov. 9 [Category: Travel] -- Visit Atlantic City posted the following news: * * * Grammy(r) Award-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Rock Band Fall Out Boy Announces 2027 Twilight of the Punk * ANNOUNCES 2027 TWILIGHT OF THE PUNKS HEADLINE WORLD TOUR AND RETURNS WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE "ACES" MULTI-PLATINUM BAND SET TO EMBARK ON BIGGEST GLOBAL TOUR OF THEIR CAREER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE OFFSPRING, GOOD CHARLOTTE, AND THE STORY SO FAR ATLANTIC CITY BEACH AT  more
He had the best seat in the house for nearly 20 years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * He had the best seat in the house for nearly 20 years * Editor's note: For 18 years, UVA Today senior photographer Matt Riley called John Paul Jones Arena his home away from home as a photographer for UVA Athletics. As JPJ turns 20, he reflects on the unforgettable moments and people he captured through his lens. I started working at the University of Virginia in late May 2006, in a tiny storag  more
Honoring Those Who Served
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Honoring Those Who Served * In recognition of Veterans Day, the University of Baltimore School of Law celebrates two professors whose work advances justice, expands access to legal services, and supports the rights of those who have served our country. Professor Hugh McClean, director of the Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic, received the 2026 Charm City Changemaker Award from the Baltimore City   more
House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski, Wied Bill to Help Small Businesses Bring Manufacturing Back to America
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski, Wied Bill to Help Small Businesses Bring Manufacturing Back to America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski to help small businesses bring manufacturing operations back to the United States. The Reshoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act passed in a voice v  more
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health: The Mosquito Bite Gets Its Close-Up
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * November 11, 2026 The Mosquito Bite Gets Its Close-Up Detailed recordings and analysis reveal potential preventive targets for mosquito-borne diseases - A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers reveals the dynamics of a mosquito bite on human skin as never before. The work was supported by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns  more
Manna Food Center Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2025 Bureau of the Census 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Dear Recipient: I am writing on behalf of Manna Food Center to express strong opposition and concern r  more
Maryland Center on Economic Policy Urges Census to Reject Proposed Residence and Demographic Changes for 2030
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2209 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 410-412-9105 mdeconomy.org November 2, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Propose  more
Maryland Philanthropy Network Opposes Census Rule Changes on Race, Ethnicity, and Noncitizen Counts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. November 2, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria   more
MC USA launches reimagined internship program for college students interested in ministry
ELKHART, Indiana, Nov. 11 [Category: Religion] -- Mennonite Church USA posted the following news: * * * MC USA launches reimagined internship program for college students interested in ministry * ELKHART, Ind. (November 10, 2026) -- Mennonite Church USA has launched the Young Adult Leadership Laboratory (Y'ALL), a new internship program that gives eligible college students hands-on ministry experience and a pathway to a graduate degree through scholarships provided by MC USA's two seminaries  more
More Employers, More Opportunities: Fall Career Fair Connects 766 Students With 89 Partners
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * More Employers, More Opportunities: Fall Career Fair Connects 766 Students With 89 Partners * Employers are increasingly looking to Bowie State University for their next generation of talent. On November 4, 2026. 766 students and alumni met with recruiters from 89 organizations at the Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the Engage Center for Experiential Learning and Career Readiness, in t  more
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Silicon Valley R&D Facility for $84.1 million, Building on Continued Investment Themes Across the Platform
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Silicon Valley R&D Facility for $84.1 million, Building on Continued Investment Themes Across the Platform * Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a 189,481-square-foot rese  more
National Governors Association Welcomes Governors to B20 Economic Forum
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * National Governors Association Welcomes Governors to B20 Economic Forum * Governors meet with global business leaders to advance economic growth WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Governors Association (NGA) welcomed governors to the B20 summit in Washington, D.C., this week. Hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the B20 (Business 20) brings togethe  more
NNU demands return home of Professor Lawani, thousands of immigrants unlawfully held in ICE detention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * NNU demands return home of Professor Lawani, thousands of immigrants unlawfully held in ICE detention * National Nurses United-the nation's largest union of registered nurses-issued the following statement in response to reporting about Professor Ann Lawani, a registered nurse and professor of nursing, who was abducted by DHS and whose whereabouts remain unknown: Ann Lawani   more
Nurses demand newly elected Democratic Congress save Colorado hospitals, restore VA contracts
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Nurses demand newly elected Democratic Congress save Colorado hospitals, restore VA contracts * Nov. 14 community event will highlight need to reverse H.R. 1 cuts that endanger 12 Colorado hospitals and 600+ hospitals nationwide Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Denver to demand the newly elected Democratic Congress make the reve  more
Office of the Attorney General Concludes OCME Audit Case Review in 2006 Death of Thomas Rawls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Office of the Attorney General Concludes OCME Audit Case Review in 2006 Death of Thomas Rawls Finds Insufficient Evidence to Reopen Criminal Investigation - BALTIMORE, MD - The Office of the Attorney General has completed its review of the investigative file from the death of Thomas Rawls following restraint by officers from the Baltimore County Police Department on March 2, 2  more
On Veterans Day, Olszewski, Bacon, McCollum Lead Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Operation Green Light
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * On Veterans Day, Olszewski, Bacon, McCollum Lead Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Operation Green Light * (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) today joined Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national campaign that honors veterans and raises awareness of t  more
Preparing Students for Advancing Technologies
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Preparing Students for Advancing Technologies * Dr. Giovanni Vincenti started at The University of Baltimore in August 2013. After experimenting with a few career paths, he landed an opportunity to teach college courses while pursuing his master's degree at Towson University. It set the course for his future in higher education. Today, Giovanni is an associate professor and director for two undergrad  more
Press Release: Federal Court Rules That Disabled Veterans Are Entitled to Monetary Damages from Veterans Guardian
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Press Release: Federal Court Rules That Disabled Veterans Are Entitled to Monetary Damages from Veterans Guardian * Landmark Class Action Judgment Orders Veterans Guardian to Pay Three Times the Unlawful Fees It Collected from Disabled Veterans Nov. 11, 2026 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today on Veterans Day, Berger Montague PC, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs' law fi  more
Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Education Secretary McMahon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary McMahon: In preparation for the 120th Congress, I write to respectfully remind you of requirements related to records management an  more
Reps. Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Bill to Secure Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tlaib, Dingell introduce bill to secure temporary protected status for Lebanon Nov 11, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the Lebanon TPS Act, a bill to secure and extend temporary protected status for Lebanon, which is currently set to expire later this month. Those who qualify for TPS are allowed to remain in the U.S. temporarily  more
Rockville (Maryland) Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Reject Proposed Residence and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. November 2, 2026 Deputy Under Secretary George M. Cook U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule-Decennial Census Residence and Question Revisions (Docket No. USBC 2026 0628) Dear Deputy Under Secretary Cook: On behalf of the City of Rockville, Maryland  more
School of Government and Policy creates new model of policy education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * School of Government and Policy creates new model of policy education * In mid-September, in front of an overflow crowd at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., William Howell, inaugural dean of the university's new School of Government and Policy, delivered opening remarks for an expert panel discussion about AI governance. The conversation could not have been more timely.  more
The ASAM Weekly for November 10, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for November 10, 2026 * We were fortunate to have several impressive guest editorials recently. To keep things interesting, this week, we open ASAM Weekly with a newer topic: gambling. Online sports betting is associated with increased use of services for depression and anxiety in a JAMA Psychiatry study. A troubling CBC article finds tha  more
UBalt Honors Veterans with Annual Ceremony
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Honors Veterans with Annual Ceremony * Bernadette Wishom enlisted in the military because she needed a job. It became a 31-year career she can look back on fondly as she embarks on her next one. During The University of Baltimore's annual Veterans Day ceremony, Wishom shared how her assignments took her across the country and world where she made lifelong friends. "I didn't love every assignm  more
UMGC Names U.S. Army Squad Leader 2026 Student Veteran of the Year
ADELPHI, Maryland, Nov. 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * UMGC Names U.S. Army Squad Leader 2026 Student Veteran of the Year * Sgt. Lin recognized for academic achievement, service and mentorship Adelphi, Md. -- Nov. 11, 2026 -- University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) today named Sgt. Qing Qing "Ellen" Lin, U.S. Army, as the 2026 General John W. Vessey Jr. Student Veteran of the Year during its annual Veterans Day ceremony. She is the 10th r  more
Uniformed Services University: Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program Awards Grants to 29 Nonprofits Dedicated to Empowering Veterans
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program Awards Grants to 29 Nonprofits Dedicated to Empowering Veterans By Melissa Reichley November 11, 2026 Service dogs bring confidence, community, and quality of life to recipients. - Through the Center for Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation (ARMORR), the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is part  more
University of Maryland Hilltop Institute Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Accurate Count and Demographic Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Sondheim Hall, Third Floor 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21250 phone: 410-455-6854 fax: 410-455-6850 www.hilltopinstitute.org November 2, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S.  more
Van Hollen Leads Push for Senate, House Leadership to Strip Provisions in NDAA that Mandate U.S.-Israel Defense, Intelligence Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Leads Push for Senate, House Leadership to Strip Provisions in NDAA that Mandate U.S.-Israel Defense, Intelligence Cooperation * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with more than ten of his colleagues, is pressing Senate and House leadership to exclude provisions in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require the President to expand and en  more
Van Hollen Statement on ICE Detaining University of Maryland Student
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on ICE Detaining University of Maryland Student * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement after University of Maryland student Maria Flores Garcia was detained by ICE at an immigration check-in: "Donald Trump's reckless and out-of-control ICE operations continue to wreak havoc on our communities. Detaining Maria Flores Garcia - a forme  more
Watchdog Sues to Expose What DOGE Did With Americans' Social Security Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Watchdog Sues to Expose What DOGE Did With Americans' Social Security Data * American Oversight Lawsuit Seeks Records on Whistleblower Warnings Response, Government Admissions, and Thumb Drive Allegations WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, American Oversight filed suit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) for failing to release records about how members of the Trump ad  more