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State Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2023-09-30 ( 13 items )  
Calif. A.G. Bonta Supports District Court Decision Upholding State and Local Governments' Right to Create "Gun-Free Zones" (10)
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the right of state and local governments to designate specific, sensitive public areas as "gun-free zones." In the brief, the attorneys general urge the Fourth Circuit to uphold a district court decision maintaining more PR

CSM Makerspace Gives Area Creatives, Inventors and Entrepreneurs Access to Cutting-Edge Technology (10)
LA PLATA, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites innovators and inventors and all creative types to bring their creations to life at the Makerspace at its Velocity Center in Indian Head, which is now offering memberships to the public. The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is a 1,984 square foot collaborative community workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. It is equipped wit more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Charges Harford County Home Builder With Violating Laws Protecting Home Buyers (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder Registration Unit filed charges against Korey Homes Building Group, LLC ("Korey Homes"), and its principals, Kenneth W. Smith and his son, Korey Wayne Smith, for failing to comply with the Consumer Protection Act, New Home Deposits Act, Custom Home Protectio more PR

Md. Commerce Dept. Grows Site Selection Database to More Than 3,100 Properties (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Maryland Department of Commerce issued the following news release: The Maryland Department of Commerce has partnered with REsimplifi to expand the state's site selection portal from 450 active properties to more than 3,100 properties--a nearly seven-fold increase. Hosted through ZoomProspector, the updated platform is a critical tool in providing commercial real estate property data for site selectors and economic development professionals who are interested more PR

Md. Comptroller: Maryland Board Updates Revenue Estimates for FY 2024 and Adopts Initial Estimates for FY 2025 (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The Maryland State Comptroller issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and members of the Board of Revenue Estimates met today to adopt a revised estimate for FY 2024 - a minor adjustment of -$14.1 million - and the first official estimate for FY 2025. The Board forecasts total general fund revenues of $24.566 billion in FY 2024, an increase of 3.8% over the prior year, and $25.081 billion in FY 2025, an incre more PR

Md. Gov. Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller Receive Naloxone Training at State House, Announce $10 Million Grant Awards to Address Overdose Crisis in Support of National Recovery Month (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller received a training on overdose response and using the opioid overdose reversal medicine naloxone at the State House. They also recognized September as National Recovery Month and reiterated the administration's support for increasing access to substance use treatment and recovery services. "Every Marylander has the abi more PR

Md. State Department of Education Announces Partnership With the Children's Aid National Center for Community Schools (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced a new partnership with the Children's Aid National Center for Community Schools to expand support for school districts and community schools through the high-quality implementation of Blueprint Community Schools. The Children's Aid National Center for Community Schools will work closely with MSDE's Ex more PR

MDOT ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF RED LINE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, RELEASES MAPS OF PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Maryland Department of Transportation's Transit Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has released maps of proposed alternatives for development of the Red Line, a major east-west transit route through Baltimore City that was re-launched by Governor Wes Moore in June. These alternatives were developed with feedback received from stakeholders and the public more PR

Nev. A.G. Ford Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Increase Access to Banking and Financial Services for State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Attorney General Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in submitting comments urging congressional leaders to advance the SAFER Banking Act of 2023 to lift banking restrictions that prevent state-licensed cannabis businesses from accessing a full range of regulated banking and financial services. The coalition, led by Maryland Attorney Ge more PR

TEDCO Invests in AGED Diagnostics (10)
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Seed Funds investment into AGED Diagnostics, a biotechnology company. Previously, AGED Diagnostics received a $250,000 investment from TEDCO's Builder Fund, a funding opportunity that is under the umbrella of our Social Impact Funds. "1 in 3 Americans have liver disease, but many remain unawa more PR

UMD Experts Available to Comment on the Potential Government Shutdown (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: Are you a journalist seeking fresh perspectives and expert insights on the potential government shutdown? Our faculty experts at the University of Maryland are delving into this issue from various angles, offering their takes on its historical context and political consequences. Get in touch with our experts to bring depth and nuance to your coverage of the government shutdown. (Contact m more PR

University of Maryland Expands Discovery District Footprint With New Property Acquisition (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: The University of Maryland (UMD) announces a significant addition to its Discovery District, the epicenter of academic, research and economic development in College Park and Riverdale Park. UMD recently acquired approximately 22.23 acres of land and a 107,274-square-foot office building, representing a $35 million investment. "Growing our footprint in the Discovery District opens new oppo more PR

University of Maryland Global Campus: Doctor of Business Administration Students Present Research at Prestigious Conference (10)
ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news release: Four Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) have presented their research at the high-profile Engaged Management Scholarship (EMS) Conference in Calgary, Canada. The fall conference welcomed students and faculty from executive doctoral programs around the world, challenging them to reimagine the future of business. The UMGC more PR