WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Ten state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the National Marine Fisheries Service to refrain from weakening or rescinding the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Reduction Rule. The letter responds to the Office of Protected Resources at NMFS regarding an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning potential amendments to the 2008 Speed Rule. The states expressed concern that any deregulatory action more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 16 U.S. boat builders organizations submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The letter addresses the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the modernization of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, first established in 2008 and subject to amendments in 2013. The consortium collectively represents an important segment of the recreational marine manufacturing industry, noted for th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 42 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing proposed changes to tenant protections under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. These groups raised concerns about a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published by HUD on April 30, 2026, which seeks to roll back tenant protection regulations finalized in January 2025. The coalition urged HUD to fully impl more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Americans Face the Brunt of Republican's Disastrous Health Care Cuts Thousands Of Americans Have Lost Access To Essential Care Facilities, And In Some Cases, Even Lost Their Jobs, Following Passage Of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill In July 2025 - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Amidst Trump's War in Iran, Elfreth Votes No on Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted against the bipartisan FY27 National Defense Authorization Act in Committee. After her vote, the Congresswoman released the following statement: "Following a year-long tour of every military installation in Mar more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending EPA's efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and urging E more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS EPA RESEARCH ON THE HARMS OF MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER, CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, affirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for re more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Condemns OMB Proposed Rule to Politicize Science * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society condemns the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Federal Financial Assistance, released Friday, May 29 th. The NPRM is a sweeping overhaul of federal rulemaking and oversight, removing individual oversight from federal agencies  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release: * * * CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requeson/soft ricotta cheese Key Points * Eight people across three states (MD, NY, VA) have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria. Seven of those people have been hospitalized and one person in MD has died. * Certain soft cheeses made by Clover Hill Dairy sold in grocery stores and other re more PR

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, June 6 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * Coker University Professor Nate Gulledge Honored with 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award Nate Gulledge, Associate Professor of Art at Coker University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). "Receiving the SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award this year was a humbling experience," said Gulledge, who earned hi more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, June 1 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU joins Proud Sponsor Campaign to highlight the public value of higher education The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has joined the Proud Sponsor Campaign, a grassroots public service initiative focused on restoring the public's trust in higher education through highlighting the role that colleges and universities play in fueling local prosperity, safegu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 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: * * * Municipalities, Doctors, and Small Businesses Challenge Trump-Vance Administration Effort to Unlawfully Sabotage Crucial Affordable Care Act Benefits After Loss in Court Last Year, Government Attempts Another Attack on Benefits for More Than Two Million Americans - Balt more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release: * * * Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow Key Points: * Sewage overflows occur when untreated sewage enters homes or the environment through broken or clogged pipes, or when the sewage system is overwhelmed. * A new study shows that these overflows in homes can expose people to antibiotic-resistant or even multidrug resistant bacteria. * As extreme weather events become mo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Splits Ozone Nonattainment Areas and Reduces Regulatory Burdens Across Parts of Maryland, Delaware * PHILADELPHIA \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Maryland and Delaware's requests to redesignate Cecil County, Maryland, and New Castle County, Delaware, as separate ozone nonattainment areas (NAA) from the Philadelphia ozone NAA. This action, based on gold standard more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following action in the Federal Register. The Secretary proposes to waive the requirements in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) that generally prohibit project period extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. The proposed waiver and extension would enable 21 projects under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.362A to receiv more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, June 6 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * FRCSW Hosts Navy Senior Leaders San Diego--On 2 June 2026, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) hosted senior leaders from across the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) for a comprehensive briefing on command accomplishments, production performance, and ongoing efforts to support fleet readiness and combat lethality. The distinguished visitors included Mr. Steve Cr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 6 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Getty Foundation Awards $235,000 Grant to Morgan State University's Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Funding Will Preserve Historic Collections, Expand Access to Art and Create More Opportunities to Celebrate the Underrecognized Achievements of Black Artists - Morgan State University has received a $235,000 grant from the Getty Foundation--one of the world's leading cultural and philanthropic  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final order classifying absorbable metallic bone fixation fasteners as Class II medical devices subject to special controls, a move the agency said will provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness while reducing regulatory burdens for manufacturers. The order, effective June 5, 2026, codifies the classification of the device type under federal regulations and app more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final order classifying a resorbable calcium salt bone void filler containing a single approved aminoglycoside antibacterial as a Class II medical device with special controls, a step aimed at providing assurance of safety and effectiveness while easing regulatory requirements for future products in the category. The action, effective June 5, 2026, codifies the classification more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final order classifying a shoulder joint humeral, or hemi-shoulder, ceramic head and metallic stem prosthesis into Class II with special controls, establishing a regulatory framework that the agency said provides reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness while supporting access to orthopedic devices. The device is designed to replace the articular surface at the upper  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the May jobs report: "Although last month saw modest job growth - with some 172,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate remaining at 4.3% - we ought to look at the facts. Since President Trump took office in January 2025, the unemployment rate has increased, manufa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Meeks, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, Bacon, and Kiley Issue Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus; Bill Keating more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Van Hollen, Walkinshaw Release Statement on Trump Administration Reclassification of Thousands of Federal Workers * WASHINGTON DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (VA-11), co-chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order reclassi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Ukraine Must Win this War, and Putin and His War Crimes Must Lose It * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Ukraine Support Act, brought to the House Floor after a successful discharge petition. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a video of his remarks. "I thank more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Ukraine, We Are With You * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at a press conference after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a video of his remarks. "This is a good day. It's a good day for Ukraine. It's a good day for A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Demands FISA Reforms to Protect Americans from Illegal Government Surveillance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott released a statement this morning after he voted against an extension of FISA that did not include reforms and fell short of protecting Americans' Fourth Amendment rights. Senator Rick Scott said, "I've said it before and I'll say it again: an more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions for the Future of Military Environmental Health * The second annual Military Environmental Epidemiology Symposium (MEES), held on April 30 at the Uniformed Services University (USU), brought together more than 300 attendees seeking to advance the science of environmental health and its impact on service member readiness. Experts from advocacy groups and acad more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 6 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news on June 5, 2026: * * * Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions for the Future of Military Environmental Health The second annual Military Environmental Epidemiology Symposium advanced force readiness by combating invisible battlefield hazards. - The second annual Military Environmental Epidemiology Symposium (MEES), held on April 30 at the Uniformed Services University (USU), brought together mor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a patent infringement investigation involving imported pickleball paddles and related components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, of North Bethesda, Maryland, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation and sale of pickleball paddles that infringe two U.S. patents. According to the Commission, the complaint was fi more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Team Models Quantum Noise on Superconducting Processors * Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for a popular class of superconducting quantum processors. Their work, published  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Physicians Care, in Partnership with Ascension Saint Agnes, Awards More Than $860,000 to Baltimore Nonprofits * Ascension Saint Agnes and Maryland Physicians Care awarded more than $860,000 in community grants to 12 Baltimore-area nonprofit organizations during a ceremony on June 2 at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital. The funding supports local pro more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 5 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Military Visionary and Rehabilitation Pioneer Dr. Daniel Rhon Elevated to Prestigious Catherine Worthingham Fellow * Dr. Daniel Rhon, a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University (USU), has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA), one of the highest honors bestowed by the professio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The National Marine Electronics Association, headquartered in Severna Park, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposing standardized electronic messages to enhance hazard observation reporting from vessels and platforms. The NMEA represents marine electronics professionals globally and promotes standards and training in the marine electronics field. The organization outlined two interconnected message ty more ST

YONKERS, New York, June 6 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * New York legislature passes key bill to curb personalized pricing Consumer Reports calls on Governor Hochul to strengthen and sign the One Fair Price Act - Albany, New York - The New York state legislature passed the One Fair Price Act last night, which Consumer Reports supported. If signed by Governor Hochul, New York will become the third state in the country to pass a law to curb personalized pricing.  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Sheehan: Iran and Russia Require an Evolution of American Foreign Policy * 'The United States cannot afford complacency.' Speaking out on two hot zones around the world-Iran and Russia-Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and a widely recognized expert in international affairs, calls for the United States to keep a close eye on the in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, with 21 co-signers issued the following leter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 1, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to express our concern about the termination of automatic extensions for Employment Authorizatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith, Assemblyman McGuckin meet with GAO to discuss progress of report on whether the U.S. military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease Rep. Chris Smith and NJ Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin today met with top leaders from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to discuss the progress of their investigation--mandated by Smith's amendment to the FY26 NDAA--into whether the Cold more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association * Registered nurses at KPC Health's Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Thursday, June 4 to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Care in the Crosshairs: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict - A report from Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition, Baltimore, Maryland - June 2026 (167 pages) * * * Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition issued a report documenting attacks on health care services, workers, facilities, and patients across conflict-affected regions during 2025. The report analyzes incidents of violence and obstruction affecting health systems in 33 countries and territ more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON AN ADDITIONAL $70 BILLION TO ICE Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted early this morning to prevent investing more than $70 billion more in taxpayer funds for ICE and Border Patrol. She released the following statement: "As gas prices spike, the cost of groceries continues to rise, and millions of Americans lose access to their health care, Republicans ha more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Senate Stops Warrantless Section 702 Reauthorization * Failed Trump-Warner FISA Deal Is A Threat to Democracy Washington, D.C. - Early Friday morning, the Senate majority leader failed to pass a bill extending warrantless surveillance under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The following is a statement from Demand Progress Executive Director more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities * Bill Text (PDF) Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) today announced the reintroduction of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Statement: Agriculture Appropriations Bill Fails to Support Our Farmers and Rural Communities * Today, Rep. McClain Delaney posted (link is external) the following statement: "I sadly could not support the FY27 Ag Appropriations bill as it failed to support our farmers and rural communities counting on me to lower costs and expand opportunity. "In MD-6, 1 in 9 families relies on SNAP,  more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 6 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Collegiates know educational and professional opportunities in the aerospace field internationally By Javier Valentin Feliciano, javier.valentin@upr.edu For the first time in its history, a group of around 250 students from the University of Mayaguez (RUM), from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), met first-hand educational opportunities for boarding schools and professionals, in  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Puts Forward Amendment with Cassidy to Turn DOJ Slush Fund into Compensation Fund Only Available to Law Enforcement Who Defended Capitol on January 6th * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in putting forward an amendment to the Republican budget reconciliation bill that would make funds from the Department of Justice "Anti-weaponization Fu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Republican Budget Bill to Fuel Trump's Lawless Mass Deportation Agenda * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on his opposition to Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill to provide tens of billions of dollars in additional funding to ICE and CBP - on top of the record $140 billion Republicans gave to those agencies last yea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Hoyer, Walkinshaw Release Statement on Trump Administration Reclassification of Thousands of Federal Workers * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representatives Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), co-chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order reclassifying about 8,000 federal work more PR