BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * 3 for 3 / SDSU taking all three teams to finals of NASA contest By Dave Graves Friday the 13th brought nothing but good luck to students in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. On the afternoon of March 13, just before spring break began, Todd Letcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was notified that all three of the SDSU teams he oversee more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The event honored the immense contributions of AFIMSC's workforce, whose efforts direc more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, March 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Expands Operations in Hawaii, Enhances Support for USINDOPACOM, and Launches the Center for Contested Logistics * CHANTILLY, Va., March 30, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) announces the relocation of its Hawaii office from Aiea to a new, significantly larger facility at 3375 Koapaka Street in Honolulu. This strategic move quadrup more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Former Board Member Eddie Kaplan * Kate Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement today on the passing of Eddie Kaplan, former APTS Board Member and former Chair of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. "America's Publ more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 30 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As Striped Bass Struggle, Maryland Adopts New Fishing Season * New Regulations Starting This Week Will Better Protect Rockfish During Hot Summer This week, Maryland's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will implement new fishing seasons for striped bass starting on Wednesday, April 1 after a short legislative delay. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) welcomes these new regulations, w more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 30 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * ASAM Releases New Guide to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Care in Hospitals and Emergency Departments The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), a leading medical society dedicated to improving addiction care, today released its Implementation Guide for Hospital and Emergency Department Substance Use Disorder Care, a new guide to help more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to comply with the Trump  more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, March 31 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Capitol Tech Expands Aviation Programs with New Flight Simulator, Training Locations, and More Capitol Technology University is proud to announce a series of new additions designed to expand opportunities for the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. Among the latest enhancements are an upgraded flight simulator, a new aviation day camp, additional training locations, and new degree pr more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 30 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Catholic Charities CEO Kerry Alys Robinson to Give Le Moyne College's 2026 Commencement Address Five to Receive Honorary Degrees for 2026 Commencement * Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), will deliver the commencement address at Le Moyne College's 76th Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in the Exposition Center at the New York State F more PR

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Commander Levine Passes the Torch for the Navy's Airborne Scientific Development Squadron * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cmdr. Luis A. Levine relinquished command of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, the Warlocks, to Cmdr. Andrew R. Vawter, the new Commanding Officer (CO), during a change of command ceremony Mar. 27 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Urges Maryland to Consider TSA Screening Partnership Program Amid BWI Delays * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Andy Harris M.D. (MD-01) sent a letter to Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson urging the state to apply for TSA's Screening Partnership Program (SPP) following reports of five-hour long wait times at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). The Scree more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 30 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Doctor with Oklahoma ties establishes endowed lectureship to improve rural and tribal health Although Dr. Sharon Anderson didn't grow up in the state, she's still proud of her Oklahoma roots. "My mother was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I still have relatives there," Anderson said. "Another connection is my Cherokee heritage through my mother. I am a proud member of the First Families of the Cher more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Doctor with Oklahoma ties establishes endowed lectureship to improve rural and tribal health Although Dr. Sharon Anderson didn't grow up in the state, she's still proud of her Oklahoma roots. "My mother was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I still have relatives there," Anderson said. "Another connection is my Cherokee heritage through my mother. I am a proud member of the  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 30 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick Shares Agricultural Journey Leadership with UAPB MANNRS Students * Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of Together We Grow, who shared his personal and professional journey in agriculture during a presentation with members of MANNRS. During the presenta more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Nueces River Authority Board Of Directors * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gary Krause and Eliza Santos McElhaney to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor appointed Mark Moczygemba and Chasey Sanchez, Ed.D. to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Authority shall adm more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 30 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Celebrates Transformation of Historic Edmondson Village Shopping Center Fueled by $4 Million State Investment * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today joined local leaders in West Baltimore to celebrate significant redevelopment milestones at the historic Edmondson Village Shopping Center, supported by nearly $4 million in State funding. The celebration recognized the proje more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * HI Condemns the Use of Banned Cluster Munitions * Below is a statement for HI's Advocacy Director, Anne Hery "HI strongly condemns the relentless and devastating bombing and shelling across the Middle East, which continues to harm civilians and destroy civilian infrastructure. All parties to a conflict must fully comply with international humanitarian law, which clea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied in part and dismissed in part a protest filed by iAdeptive Technologies LLC, Columbia, Maryland, challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' award of a task order to Red Tail Digital LLC, Rockville, Maryland. The procurement sought support for developing and implementing quality reporting, payment, and innovation programs, including work on key healthcare data sys more ST

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * IDSAM Supports Legislation Strengthening Regulation of Kratom * On March 27, the Idaho Society of Addiction Medicine (IDSAM) sent a letter of support for SB 1418. This bill contains strengthened regulations for the sale of kratom products including establishing a minimum age for purchase at 21 and bolstering requirements for warning labels on packaging. more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, March 30 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Leaving a Legacy of Learning: A Testament to the Impact of a UMGC Education * In March 2026, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) welcomed 12 new members into the Ehrensberger Legacy Society, a group of donors whose planned gifts support learners facing financial barriers to completing their degrees. The Society is named for UMGC's first president, William Raymond "Ray" Ehrensber more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance more PR

NEW YORK, March 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Man Charged With Defrauding Crypto Exchange Of Over $50 Million In Hacks * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Kevin Murphy, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI") San Diego, announced the unsealing of an Indictment charging JONATHAN SPALLETTA, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/a "Jspal more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Howard County Released The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Howard County Police Department that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Columbia, more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) officer involved in the fatal, police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests Trump Administration Ties Funding Requirements to Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require more PR

WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release: * * * Prosperity Now expands Nationwide VITA Support with Wells Fargo Foundation Grant * 2026 VITA Support Fund strengthens community-based organizations providing no-cost tax preparation services WASHINGTON, D.C. - With support from a $1 million Wells Fargo Foundation grant, Prosperity Now announced today the recipients of the 2026 VITA Supp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on FBI Director Kash Patel's Abuse of Decade-Old Investigative Files Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after it was revealed that FBI Director Kash Patel plans on releasing a decade-old investigative file involving Rep. Eric Swalwell: "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Raskin, Warren Lead 45+ Lawmakers in Investigating Contractors, Real Estate Firms Involved in Trump's Expansion of Inhumane Warehouse Detention Centers ICE Director intent on building warehouse system like "[Amazon] Prime, but with human beings" * Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service is initiating a pilot program to test alternative values for modest housing. The initiative aims to support the Section 502 direct loan program by adjusting how area loan limits affect self-help housing and properties receiving third-party affordable housing assistance. The pilot evaluates the impact of allowing property values in the self-help program to exceed current maximum area loan limits. Under the s more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, March 31 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * UMD students win national award for health and finance app University of Maryland students Ananth Kudaravalli, Maahe Kunvar and Alia Mulbagal placed first in the Innovation Lab at the 2026 Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) annual meeting, held in Virginia in March. "We wanted to tackle the interconnectedness of your health and your finances, whethe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Waters, Warren, Whitehouse, Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law "(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his involvement in Treasury's  more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 30 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Announces Rev. Matthew Paugh as Baccalaureate Speaker * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College has announced Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh, senior pastor of Bridgeport United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, West Virginia, as the Baccalaureate speaker. Paugh will speak at the service held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. A native of Kitzmiller, Maryland, Pa more PR