WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards $5.3 Million To Enhance State NWD Systems * ACL's Office of Network Advancement has awarded 12 new grants through the Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports funding opportunity. These two-year grants, totaling $5.3 million, will strengthen state No Wrong Door System infrastructure to make more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), Bethesda, Maryland, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding opportunities for deregulation to enhance healthcare delivery, efficiency, and innovation in the sector. This submission comes in response to the HHS's "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make American Healthy Again" request for information. AACOM, which leads a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- A coalition of State Attorneys General from 15 states has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the agency's proposal to withdraw its determination that air cleaners are covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The coalition argues that eliminating the associated energy conservation standards and test procedures would negatively impact energy efficiency and increase consumer costs. The l more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government's handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENT BORROWER BANKRUPTCY RELIEF * Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside 16 of his colleagues, introduced the Student Loan Bankruptcy Improvement Act of 2025, legislation that would help provide relief from crippling debt to more student loan borrowers. While still holding borrowers accountable, C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued a notice entitled "Applications for Awards; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, Part A." This public announcement invites applications for funding for fiscal year 2025 under this important program. The program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to help them improve and expand their ability to serve Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian st more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Votes to Advance Annual Bipartisan Defense Bill Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to advance the bipartisan FY26 National Defense Authorization Act out of the Committee. Following her vote, the Congresswoman released the following statement: "After 14 hours of debate, the House Armed Services Committee advanced the FY26 Na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter: * * * Human Foods Program * Recipient: Recipient Name Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel Recipient Title Owners Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading, LLC dba RRR Trading or EDP Kratom 715 Armour Road, Apt. 712 Kansas City, MO 64116-3678 United States general@edpkratom.com Issuing Office: United States Secondary Issuing Offices  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Fello recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging for the repeal and replacement of several Medicaid regulations they believe hinder the delivery of care. The organization employs over 600 staff and supports more than 4,000 individuals and their families in southern Maryland. Fello's letter addresses a range of regulations impacting Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities ( more ST

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 16 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Upgrades Capabilities * Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) is advancing its manufacturing and repair capabilities with the recent addition of two cutting-edge CNC lathes. These new machines mark a significant upgrade to the facility's equipment, promising increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency to better support the men and women of the Nav more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former Maryland Police Officer Sentenced for Excessive Force Conviction * Former Fairmont Heights, Maryland, Police Officer Philip Dupree was sentenced today following his conviction at trial on June 17, 2024. Dupree was sentenced to six years and two months in prison. During the weeklong jury trial, the evidence established that Dupree was on duty as a Fairmont Heights Police Officer on Aug. 4,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Infinite Legacy Inc., a non-profit organ procurement organization serving nearly 10 million people in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing strong opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) OPO Final Rule. This rule, which revises outcome measure requirements for organ procurement organizations, may pose serious risks to the nation's organ donation and tra more ST

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $1.4 Million for Outdoor Recreation and Land Conservation in Prince George's and Frederick Counties, Southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Rural Legacy programs * The Board of Public Works today appro more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, July 16 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Division of Business Development Brad Fallon named new division's Assistant Secretary * New Carrollton, MD. (July 15, 2025) - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the creation of the Division of Business Development, a n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recommending the exclusion of the Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region from the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The department reiterated its long-held opinion that the risks and potential impacts of offshore oil and gas exploration and development outweigh the benefits to Maryland communities and natural resource more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $27 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Baltimore City and Kent, Prince George's, Somerset Counties Infrastructure investments part of $400 million supporting hundreds of local jobs, higher property values, public safety * BALTIMORE (July 16, 2025) - The Maryland Board of Public Works today approve more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May Dissolved oxygen conditions show mixed results in May and June 2025 * Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an increasing volume of hypoxia--waters with less than 2 mg/l of oxygen--in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat * WATCH : Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) joined union workers fr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Nearly 60 national and state-level organizations representing the needs of young children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the agency to ensure that any changes to regulations prioritize child and family wellbeing. The letter responds to the department's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again." The organizations emphasize th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The coalition of State Attorneys General has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its proposal to withdraw the classification of portable air conditioners as covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The federal agency's recent announcement included plans to eliminate the relevant energy conservation standards for these appliances, raising concerns among the states and local governme more ST

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 16 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Investment Advisory Board earns top award for commitment to the warfighter * Several Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division team members were honored with an Executive Director's Award on July 10 for their pivotal role in transforming how the command invests in its future capabilities. The recognized individuals came from the technical, financial, infrastructure and w more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 17 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * TEDCO Invests in Keep Company Women-owned business seeks to combat loneliness at work * COLUMBIA, Md., (July 15, 2025) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $500,000 investment in Keep Company, a startup innovating how employers connect and retain employees, particularly segments prone to burnout, such as careg more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Three MS-13 Members Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murder * Three alleged members of the notorious gang La Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, made their initial appearance in the District of Maryland yesterday for their role in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder and drug trafficking. "As alleged, the defendants are MS-13 members who carried out a brutal and sensel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Where Do Groups Stand on Dangerous Republican-led Crypto Bills? Keep Reading. AFL-CIO (largest labor union in U.S.): So-called CLARITY and GENIUS Acts "pose risks to both retirement funds and to the overall financial stability of the U.S. economy." "We need to make sure that the financial system is stable instead of creat more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * White Sands Test Center hosts courtesy meet-and-greet with Chu-SAM team By Miriam Rodriguez The White Sands Test Center hosted a courtesy meet-and-greet with the Chu-SAM team July 14 at Building 100. Gifts were exchanged between WSTC Commander Col. Matthew Johnson and the Chu-SAM Officer-in-Charge, Lt. Col. Katsuya Urakawa, who is leading the mission this year. Photos we more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance Proposal would bring unemployment insurance into the 21st century by raising base benefits, minimizing disparities among states, creating permanent benefits for self-employed workers, and tying extended weeks of benefits to economic conditions on the ground  more PR