BOWIE, Maryland, May 18 (TNSper) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Blackman to the position of Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bowie State University, effective July 1, 2023. In her capacity as dean, Dr. Blackman will continue duties as chief administrative and academic officer of the departments and programs in the college. Dr. Blackman was selected following a competitive  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 18 (TNSrpt) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Recommendations call upon states to enact laws that limit access to firearms by people with history of alcohol misuse and at locations where alcohol is consumed * * * Researchers from the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health released a set of state-based policy recommendations to address the intersect more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 (TNSper) -- The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: The Maryland Department of Labor today announced two leadership appointments: Devki Virk as Commissioner of Labor and Industry, and John C. Dove as Commissioner of Occupational and Professional Licensing. "We are excited to have Commissioner Virk and Commissioner Dove John join the agency," said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu.  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release and letter on May 18, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths. Today's letter com more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Christopher Brown, 22, of Baltimore and Daran Horton, 23, of Baltimore, for the January 2020 murder of Cordelle Wayne Bruce Jr. The Honorable Judge Paul E. Alpert of the Baltimore City Circuit Court sentenced Brown to life in prison and Horton to life in prison with all but 45 years suspended. O more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 19 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Governor Wes Moore yesterday signed an executive order doubling Maryland's energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings from a 10% decrease by 2029 to a 20% decrease by 2031. The order will ensure that Maryland's state government leads by example in addressing the harmful impacts of climate change while saving taxpayers money through reduced state utility costs. The order also makes changes to s more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, May 19 (TNSpp) -- Towson University issued the following news: At Towson University's spring Commencement, many graduating students will wear special stoles showcasing their affiliation and engagement with various groups on campus. The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) recognizes that engagement with identity-based/affinity communities nurture a sense of belonging. Through a series of programs and celebrations, CSD reaffirms students' identities and educates the campus commu more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 19 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper served as legal counsel to its client Hull Street Energy ("Hull Street") in its definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Bastrop Energy Center and Paris Energy Center from Mesquite Generation Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Atlas Holdings. Hull Street is a private equity firm that specializes in deploying capital into the power sector as it decarbonizes. Read a company press release about the  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 18 (TNSeco) -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: The University of Baltimore has named Zahlco as the intended developer of a University-owned 2.35-acre site at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Oliver Street. Zahlco's proposed project for the site includes two substantial buildings to activate the midtown location with retail, residential units, amenities, and more. One of the project's buildings will offer 30,000 square feet of street-leve more PR