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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2026-09-06 ( 8 items )  
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Labor Day - Americans Flee Forced-Unionism States and Move to Right-to-Work States (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Labor Day: Americans Flee Forced-Unionism States and Move to Right-to-Work States By John Kartch Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states, per data pulled from the 2026 U-Haul Growth Index -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employment. -Among the bottom ten states in the U- more PR

Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granting the coalition's request for a preliminary injunction, which ensures that key provisions of  more PR

BREAKING: Court Strikes Down Republicans' Latest Ploy to Meddle in PA-07, Orders Green Party Plant Off the Ballot (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Court Strikes Down Republicans' Latest Ploy to Meddle in PA-07, Orders Green Party Plant Off the Ballot * After lighting $1.7M on fire in a failed effort to stop Bob Brooks in the primary, Republicans strike out once again Breaking: A Pennsylvania court just ruled that Republican-backed 'Green Party' candidate Andrew Tupone must be removed from the ballot in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. The ruling is the more PR

Federal Register: HUD Announces Over $255 Million in FY 2026 Housing Trust Fund Allocations for Affordable Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Housing Trust Fund: Fiscal Year 2026 Allocation Notice The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by HUD. Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Security and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by HERA, eligible HTF grantees are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Gu more PR

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Issues August 2026 Beige Book (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following August 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a moderate rate. Consumer spending grew moderately, on balance, but consumers showed a preference towards experiential goods and services and pulled back elsewhere. Spending on travel and tourism continued to grow, most notably for higher end hotels. Manufacturing activity was flat and firms noted minimal pricing power amid rising input costs. Nonfinancial  more PR

National Parks Across the National Capital Area Bring America's Military History to Life (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Parks Across the National Capital Area Bring America's Military History to Life September programs at Monocacy, Harpers Ferry, Antietam and the Civil War Defenses of Washington invite visitors to explore centuries of military history - As the nation continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the National Park Service sites across the National Capital Area are inviting visitors to explore the region's rich mi more PR

NOAA: Understanding Great Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms - From Monitoring to Forecasting Health Risks (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 5 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Understanding Great Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms: From Monitoring to Forecasting Health Risks In the Great Lakes, harmful algal blooms (HABs) are dominated by cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, that grow rapidly when conditions warrant (warm water temperatures and excess nutrients). Cyanobacteria are ancient organisms that have been producing oxygen through photosynthesis for billions of years, helping shape Ea more PR

Ventura County RNs to protest elimination of emergency and acute care services at Santa Paula Hospital (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Ventura County RNs to protest elimination of emergency and acute care services at Santa Paula Hospital * On Tuesday, Sept. 8, nurses and health care professionals at Santa Paula Hospital (SPH) and Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) will protest county leaders' decision to reduce life-saving health care options in the Santa Clara River Valley, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). The V more PR