WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Remarks At Press Conference On Air Crash At DCA Rep. Don Beyer gave the following remarks this morning at National Airport during a press conference with federal and local leaders on last night's collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter [ video here ]: Following up on the Senator ['s comments], I think of grief, thanks and service- With millions and millions of  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $1.8 Million for Recreation and Land Conservation in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Queen Anne's, Somerset, and Worcester Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local and Rural Legacy programs The Board of Public Works today approved more than $1.8 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland D more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 29, 2025 AIR FORCE L3Harris Technology Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, has been awarded an $89,996,615 cost-plus-fixed fee, cost delivery order for Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) with a base plus two option periods. This delivery order provides for developing, integrating and delivering mission thread software within ATLAS to meet ATLAS initial operational capability an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 31 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * DNR Study: Other Fish Species Declined After Arrival of Chesapeake Channa in Maryland Waters Fish communities changed significantly in the Blackwater River drainage Chesapeake Channa adults were first documented in Maryland, thousands of miles from their native habitat in East Asia in 2002. Subsequent illegal introductions and natural dispersal in the decades since their arrival in M more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed updates to the federal Procurement List, adding new products while removing certain products and services previously provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with disabilities. Among the proposed additions are multiple sling products manufactured by Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., which would be required purchases for federal entities if approved. At the same  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Joins Baltimore County Educators for Teacher Recruitment and Retention Roundtable ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today toured Reisterstown Elementary School and joined early-career educators for a roundtable discussion about the Administration's strategy to improve both classroom outcomes and teacher recruitment and retention. Through the Excellence in Maryland Public Schoo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement rebuking President Donald Trump's dangerous pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, after his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee only further proved that he is staggeringly unfi more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Maryland Fishing Report - Midwinter 2025 The cold hand of winter may be loosening its icy grip on the Maryland landscape with warmer temperatures forecast this week. Fast-moving streams and creeks in the western region are providing excellent trout fishing opportunities. The 2025 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is expected to be available by the end of February. A few sportfis more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA CONTACT: Raven Hill, 410-767-0486 raven.hill@maryland.gov State moves up on National Assessment of Educational Progress BALTIMORE (January 29, 2025) - Maryland student achievement scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed modest improvement in mathematics and continued progress in reading. Known as the Nation's Report Card, NAEP is a  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the convictions of Anthony L. Simmons, 55, of Baltimore, Orlando D. Pagan, 39, of Elkridge, and Jeremy Scott Thompson, 33, of Baltimore for improperly disposing of hazardous materials in Baltimore City. In February 2023, the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) responded to two 911 calls for the dumping of hazardous wa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Defendants Advertised MVA Drivers Licenses on Instagram for $600 * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the convictions of former state employees Shanice Tiera Smith, 35, Erica Danielle Watson, 30, and Larry Antonio Marshall, 55, all of Baltimore, for their involvement in a bribery and identity fraud scheme at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Adminis more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Academy issued the following news release: As part of the annual Naval Academy Leadership Conference, the Forrestal Lecture, delivered by Adm. Stuart Munsch, highlighted this year's theme, "Leading from Within: Embracing Authenticity in Leadership." The lecture served as the keynote kickoff to the conference on Monday night, which welcomed over 300 delegates from 61 schools, including international participants from 13 countries. The conference i more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Naval Academy issued the following news release: The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual Leadership Conference, featuring an engaging lineup of events designed to inspire and educate future leaders from military and civilian institutions. The conference opened with a Monday evening Forrestal Lecture and continued with keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and small group breakout sessions held in Mahan Hall throughout the week. Midship more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced a public meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, to provide a briefing on ADVANCE Act Activities. This meeting will take place at the NRC's Commissioners' Hearing Room located at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The public is invited to attend in person or watch the proceedings live via webcast at the NRC's video streaming platform. The briefing will cover key updates regarding the implementation more PR

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Jan. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release: The National Security Agency (NSA), through its Artificial Intelligence Security Center (AISC), is releasing joint guidance on Content Credentials, a rapidly evolving standard that can significantly increase the transparency of media. The Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "Content Credentials: Strengthening Multimedia Integrity in the Generative AI Era," discu more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 31 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Montgomery County Backyard Flock ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 30, 2025)-- State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a Montgomery County backyard flock. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT), Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Charitable Act to encourage Americans to donate to charitable causes and support local communities. In addition to a broad, nationwide coalition that touches nearly every sector of our economy, the bill is endo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2025, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Witnesses * Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary * * * Original text here: https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/hearing-to-consider-the-nomination-of-jamies more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Lankford introduce bill to incentivize charitable giving through tax code WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) reintroduced the Charitable Act to reward Americans who give to charity and incentivize more people to donate to worthy causes. Under this new bill, Americans who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Van Hollen Joins Doctors, Nurses, Health Care Advocates to Highlight RFK Jr. Concerns Ahead of Confirmation Hearings Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined concerned doctors, nurses, and health care advocates from across the country for a press conference ahead of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s confirmation hearings. During the press conference, the Senator highlighted ways in more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news: By Hadiyah Brendel Retired Army Colonel (Dr.) Willam Kelly's passion for military medicine, and his commitment to learner growth, led him to pursue a Master's degree in Health Professions Education in addition to his roles as a pulmonary physician and professor of Medicine. Dr. William Kelly isn't your typical military physician--he's a game-changer in military medical education. From  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Announced Ranking Member of Influential Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was announced as the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies. This subcommittee includes jurisdiction over funding for NASA; the Department of Justice, including the FBI; the Department  more PR

BECKLEY, West Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Kevin Wray Terrell, 39, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Terrell admitted to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl and in Beckley and elsewhere within the Southern District of West Virginia. According to court documents and statements ma more PR