SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * "Honda Safety Driven" Education Initiative Reaches One Million Students as Part of Effort to Reduce Traffic Fatalities Among Young Drivers * * Honda seeks to increase safety awareness to positively influence young driver behavior * Honda Safety Driven aims to address the nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. inv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Leads Bipartisan Coalition Defending Use of Geofence Warrants by Law Enforcement * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the State of Iowa in leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) with the U.S. Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States. The coalition is urging the Court to uphold the constitutionali more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Proposal by Trump Administration Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that imposes new certification requirements upon receipt of federal funding, which could r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Congratulates American Samoa's Cherry Blossom Princess Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held o more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 1 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Issues Joint Statement with 24 Attorneys General on Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement regarding oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara before the U.S. Supreme Court: "The President's executive order redefining birthright citi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF DEFENDING STATES' RIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH * Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general on Wednesday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implications for states' ability to provide access to justice for thos more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTS STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving a multistate coalition's victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. In August 2025, Attorney General Raoul and a coalitio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS APPEALS COURT RULING AGAINST HUD OVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal appeals court rejected the federal government's request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that will limit access to long-term housing and other services for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing ins more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 2 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Big Data Powers USU Student Quest for Precision Oncology * Navy Ensign Joseph LaMorte, a member of the Class of 2030, is part of a growing cohort of graduate student-scientists who are leveraging big data to "crack the code" of human disease. Recently commissioned into the U.S. Navy on March 11, 2026, LaMorte is using the computational power at the Uniformed Services University (USU) to uncover  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 3 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Big Data Powers USU Student Quest for Precision Oncology By harmonizing thousands of public samples, this Navy M.D./Ph.D. candidate is using USU's computational power to uncover the protein signatures that define aggressive tumors. By Hadiyah Brendel Navy Ensign Joseph LaMorte, a member of the Class of 2030, is part of a growing cohort of graduate student-scientists who are leveraging  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * CAIR Md. Condemns Alleged Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Muslim Incident, Calls on MCPS to Take Action Pending Probe The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned alleged discriminatory conduct by a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher against a Musli more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, April 2 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Capitol Tech Astronautical Engineering Director, Jeff Volosin, Invited to C-SPAN Coverage of Artemis II Moon Launch Capitol Technology University's Astronautical Engineering Director, Jeff Volosin, has been invited to speak on a live, national C-SPAN broadcast today during a pivotal moment in space history: the Artemis II launch. Professor Volosin was selected as one of two esteemed guests for C-SPAN's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM), an organization advocating for migrant workers' rights, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding proposed changes to Form I-129H2A, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification. The letter responds to USCIS-2025-0469, which involves the reinstatement with changes of this form, reflecting concerns about labor protections, employer transparency, and worker access t more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Proposes New Transparency Measures to Strengthen Oversight of Hospice Providers * As part of its continuing efforts to combat fraud and strengthen program integrity, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking to shine a light on potentially concerning hospice billing and beneficiary care delivery. In the F more PR

LA PLATA, Maryland, April 2 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Education and Government Leaders Explore Quantum Workforce Opportunities The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is seeking ways to prepare students for careers in quantum following a visit by college and regional leaders to the nation's first community college quantum technician program. In February, CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson and several college leaders were joined by rep more PR

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Advocates and Voters File to Protect Washington Voters' Privacy Lawsuit challenges DOJ's demand for voter roll data * Common Cause, Washington Conservation Action Education Fund, and a Washington voter have filed a motion to intervene in United States v. Hobbs. The organizations and voters seek to prevent the Department of Justice from obtaining Washingtonians' sensitive personal data. Th more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule * Background On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The Contract Year (CY) 2027 MA and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release: * * * Demand for Trusted Tax Preparation Continues to Grow * For many families, tax season is one of the most important financial moments of the year. A refund can mean catching up on rent, paying down debt, covering childcare, or finally having a small buffer that helps households stay financially stable during uncertain times. Filing taxes more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Court Orders More Discovery from the Government in Case Challenging DOGE's Unlawful Access to Sensitive Personal Data Labor Unions' Litigation Continues in Battle Over Privacy Protections * A federal court on Tuesday ordered the government to disclose more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education is now accepting competitive grant applications for fiscal 2026 Parent Information and Training Program. This initiative aims to support regional parent information and training centers that assist individuals with disabilities and their support networks. These centers provide essential resources to help parents, family members, guardians and advocates collaborate with professionals. The goal is to better meet the vocational, rehab more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule (CMS-1851-P) * On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1851-P) that would update Medicare hospice payments and the aggregate cap amount for fis more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS 1843-P) * On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1845-P) * On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that proposes updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities under the Inpatient Rehabilita more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1847-P) * On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposal to update Medicare payment policies and rates for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) under the IPF Prospective Payment System  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons * The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years with falsely advertised low prices and unwante more PR

TOKYO, Japan, April 3 -- Hitachi issued the following news release: * * * Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices, marking its growth as a global digital mobility player * Clever Devices is a leading intelligent transportation technology provider with cutting edge digital expertise and projected 2026 revenues of over $220 million * Deal offers powerful solutions for both businesses' customers, with the opportunity to expand Clever Devices' products globally, including thr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news: * * * How did this get made? Giant planet orbits small star * Observations of the highly unusual-sometimes called "forbidden"-exoplanet TOI-5205 b taken by JWST suggest the giant planet's atmosphere has fewer heavier elements than its host star. These findings have implications for our understanding of the giant planet formation process that occurs early in a star's lifespan.  Publish more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * In New Amicus Brief, Judiciary Democrats Stand Up Against Donald Trump's Retaliatory Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms Amicus Brief Defends Constitutional Separation of Powers and Rejects Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attempt to Punish Law Firms Standing Up to Executive Coercion * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Infinite Legacy, Inc., a federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. The letter addresses multiple aspects of the proposal as CMS seeks to maximize organ donation while ensuring donor and family respect. The organization expressed s more ST

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Institute for Parks honors exemplary contributions to the fields of parks and conservation during annual lecture series and awards ceremony * The Clemson University Institute for Parks (CUIP) recently hosted the 2026 George B. Hartzog Jr. Lecture and Environmental Awards program to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to sustainability, stewardship and community en more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has received applications to determine if specific imported goods are subject to trade duties. These applications seek rulings on whether products from China fall under the scope of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. One application involves raw flexible magnets used in educational sets. Adams Magnetic Products Co., Elmhurst, Illinois, submitted the request on Feb. 12, 2026. The p more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Eisenberg Asks the Important Questions About Mental Health and Addiction Policy Health economist Matthew Eisenberg studies how policy, markets, and incentives shape mental health and addiction treatment, and how smarter systems could reach the millions who still go without care. By Lindsey Culli Matthew Eisenberg, PhD, has spent much  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following joint statement with 23 attorneys general on the Trump vs. Barbara oral argument: * "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our Nation for more than 150 years. We were proud to lead the fight against this unlawful order, and grateful for the injunctions we obtained that prevented this action from ever  more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 2 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Lifelong Learning, and Work at the World's Edge * University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) learners do incredible things in every corner of the world, while taking classes and beyond. Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Raymond Polasky, who took general education courses at UMGC on his way to a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree in meteorology, recently spent six mont more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 1, 2026, by research attorneys Joe St. James and Hannah T. Stilley: * * * No Joke: Recent Employment Laws and Legislative Proposals Legal obligations for employers typically concern topics like paid sick leave, antidiscrimination protection, and pay equity, but each year legislation also addresses niche or emerging areas or peculiar state-specific issues. The following are bills introduced or e more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Department of Health announce update to Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard with RAD data Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Department of Health today announced a significant update to the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which now includes data from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs (RAD) program. The statewide drug-checking program  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement with Lindsay Dealerships and its Owners and Officers Settlement Could Provide Tens of Millions of Dollars in Refunds to Consumers * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Consumer Protection Division along with the Federal Trade Commission have reached a settlement of civil charges against Lindsay more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Successfully Protects State Energy Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs and agreed to dismiss its appeal, preserving states' victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. "Capping these more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027 * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is improving health plan quality, making it easier to understand and compare Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans, strengthening fi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State Secures First DARPA Grant, Becoming First HBCU to Lead 'Rads to Watts' Energy Research Project Under $2-Million DARPA Initiative University's Electrical and Computer Engineering Researchers to Convert Nuclear Radiation Into Kilowatt-Scale Power * The Morgan State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has received its first award from the Defense Advanced more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Warren, Sanders, Wyden, Baldwin Blast New Trump Admin Attempt to Dismantle Education Department, Call for Immediate End to Illegal Transfer of Student Loans to Treasury U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service, Matt has shown he is a person of real integrity. He has always  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Open House: A First Step to A Decision * why you should attend an Open House The days are getting longer, temperatures are finally rising above freezing, and May 1's National College Decision Day is just around the corner. It's that time of year when admission open house announcements start flooding your inbox. The University of Baltimore is hosting its annual spring Open House on Saturday, April more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Over 100 organizations, alongside Alianza Americas and CLINIC, urge DHS to correct misinformation affecting Salvadoran TPS holders More than 100 transnational, national, state, and local organizations are urging the newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and United States Citizenship and more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 3 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news: * * * PALTmed Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) has elected its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Leslie Beth Eber, MD, CMD, is president; Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, is president-elect; and Dallas Nelson, MD, FACP, CMD, is vice president. Dr. Eber is board-certified in internal medicine and is a Certified Medical Director more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Slams DOJ Proposal to Immunize DOJ Attorneys from State Bar Rules Proposed Rule Would Allow DOJ Attorneys Who Violate Legal Ethics Rules to Evade Accountability * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, submitted a formal regulatory comment to the Department of Justice (DOJ) o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Statement on the Firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi over her failed leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Her ouster comes after Judici more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, April 3 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung Biologics expands into the United States: Acquisition of Rockville biologics manufacturing facility Samsung Biologics has completed its acquisition of a major biologics manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, marking a significant expansion of its ability to produce lifesaving medicines for patients worldwide. Entry to the  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Top Intel Dem Wants Congress to Trust Trump While His DOJ Ignores Misconduct * Washington, D.C. - On Monday, The New York Times reported that a U.S. Justice Department whistleblower warned of an "apparent collapse" of the agency's Inspector General work rooting out misconduct, claiming that the agency has ignored 20 instances of possible wrongdoing by the Trump administration more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sanders, Wyden, Murray, Baldwin Blast New Trump Admin Attempt to Dismantle Education Department, Call for Immediate End to Illegal Transfer of Student Loans to Treasury * Committee Ranking Members argue that the scheme "will set the stage for more dysfunction in a federal student aid system that the Trump Administration has already made more expensive and confusing to navigate" T more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Enacts Right to Try for Individualized Treatments * In a life-affirming victory for rare disease patients, West Virginia became the seventeenth state to enact the Goldwater Institute's Right to Try for Individualized Treatments-a groundbreaking, nonpartisan new law that empowers patients to seek cutting-edge personalized treatments designed just for them. Championed by De more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Rock climbers collaborate with bat biologists to find roosts In the past 31 years of studying bats, Robert Schorr has never seen one of the flying mammals roosting on the side of a cliff. But he knew they were there. For many years bat researchers spent much of their time looking for bats in caves, mines, tree hollows or buildings--most biologists didn't rope in to scal more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Toxoplasmosis more prevalent in suburban deer Overabundant suburban deer are more likely than those in urban areas to test positive for the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a finding that could have human health implications for those eating deer meat. Toxoplasma gondii, known as the "mind control" parasite, moves quietly between species, influencing their risk-taking behavi more PR