WASHINGTON, April 12 -- America Forward submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed rulemaking for Workforce Pell implementation under docket ID ED-2026-OPE-0133. The coalition, which represents over 100 influential non-governmental organizations focused on workforce development, highlighted key concerns about provisions they say may restrict the effective delivery and scalability of workforce training programs. The letter emphasizes two main areas for revision. First, America Forward urges the  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The American Council on Education, along with multiple higher education organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Pell Grant Exclusion Relating to Other Grant Aid; and Workforce Pell Grants." The letter addresses concerns around the Department's implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act provisions enacted on July 4 more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) of Metropolitan Washington has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. AOBA, which represents owners and managers of commercial office and multifamily residential properties throughout the Washington metropolitan region, cautions against federal regulations that might not account for the complex nature of rental housing trans more ST

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland (APABA-MD) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking regarding the review of state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed rule could interfere with state court authority and diminish accountability in legal professional conduct investigations. APABA-MD, an organization dedicated to advocating for Asian Pacific Americ more ST

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Engine Technology Forum, Frederick, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advocating for a technology-neutral, cost-effective strategy in the development of guidance for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure under the Clean School Bus (CSB) Funding Program. ETF represents manufacturers and producers involved in internal combustion engines and related fuels, emphasizing the inclusion of multiple clean technologies beyond electric buses. ETF de more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- High school senior Hannah Harley intends to find a cure for autoimmune diseases as she prepares to enter the biochemistry program at Campbell University this fall. Harley was named one of five recipients of the full-ride J.A. Campbell Scholarship after competing against more than 200 applicants. The Bel Air, Maryland, resident was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and kidney issues as a toddler. Her medical journey involved surgeries, chemotherapy, and periods of using a wheelchair. Harley credits her faith a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release about a podcast: * * * Why Review of the U.S.'s Measles Elimination Status Has Been Delayed 2026 is on track to surpass last year's record-breaking case total, raising questions about the nation's elimination status. * Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, meaning that there was not continuous transmission of the virus in the country for 12 months or more. But 2025 marked a record year with the most more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Maryland Clean Energy Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the agency's Request for Information on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure guidance under the Clean School Bus (CSB) funding programs. As a statewide green bank promoting clean energy and economic development, MCEC emphasized the importance of structuring the CSB Program to broaden participation across diverse school districts, transportation providers, and financing partne more ST

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), representing more than 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven (AHEAD) Workforce Pell Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The letter addresses provisions of the proposed rule on Pell Grant exclusions relating to other grant aid, Workforce Pell Grants, and program accountability. NAIC more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * New Ad Calls Out Himes For Siding With Trump & Miller on Surveillance * Himes is Leading the Charge to Whip Support for Trump & Stephen Miller's 'Clean' Reauthorization of Government Spying Powers, Vote Expected Wednesday BRIDGEPORT, CT - On Sunday morning, Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) woke up to an ad in his local newspaper calling him out for trying to deliver Democratic votes for Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's surveillanc more PR