HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * 'People over profit margins': PA House Democrats renew commitment to energy affordability with bill package to protect consumers * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 7, 2026 | 12:31 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 -- As electric costs and household shutoffs reached historic highs this year, PA House Democrats introduced a bold series of bills in April intended to lower costs for everyday Pennsylvanians, hold big corporations accoun more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * A Year of Cybersecurity in Action at UMGC * This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the message from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is clear: Making life difficult for cybercriminals starts with awareness. Cybercriminals may ultimately target businesses, the military, and other large organizations, but they often gain access through individual accounts and unsecured devices. That is why cybersecurity awareness matters to everyone more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Answering the Call: Faculty Member Appointed to Vatican Evangelization Initiative * BALTIMORE, Md. - When Dr. Theodora "Dorris" van Gaal first presented her doctoral research at a conference in Toronto in 2018, she could not have anticipated it would lead to a role within the Vatican. Now, as an assistant professor in Notre Dame of Maryland University's Department of Religious Studies, she reflects on the events that led to her ecclesial ap more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * ASAM Joins AMA-Led Amicus Brief Opposing Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions * ASAM, the AMA, and eight other medical societies have filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging CMS' interim final rule implementing Medicaid work requirements. The groups argue that their most vulnerable patients are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage if unlawful parts of CMS' interim final rule go into eff more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for October 6, 2026 * This week's edition spans the full spectrum of modern addiction medicine, from genetic architecture and neurobiological sex differences to environmental interventions and frontline harm reduction. At the foundational level, new research in Genes clarifies the polygenic architecture underlying tobacco use disorder, while work in The American Journal of Psychiatry hig more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program desig more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If adopted, the United States Forest Service's (USFS)  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-stan more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program that helps children from low-income familie more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * BNIA Report Shows Success in Baltimore Homebuyer Program * A new report shows that Baltimore City's "Buy Back the Block" (BBTB) program supported home ownership opportunities for nearly 120 local residents, including a significant number of Black women and long-term city residents. The BBTB program, originally funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was evaluated by the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA), a unit within the Jacob  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research. - Chris Bourg, who has served as director of the MIT Libraries since 2015, has been named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the Libraries, MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan announced  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Oct 7 2026 Coppin State President Anthony L. Jenkins Named Among HCF's Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027 National recognition marks Jenkins' second selection and highlights Coppin State's growth in enrollment, student success, fundraising and institutional visibility - BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., has been selected by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) as one of its Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027, re more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * Delaware's Kathleen Smith Honored with NASBE Award * Alexandria, VA--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present its 2026 David A. Kysilko Award to Kathleen Smith for her dedication and excellent service as executive director of the Delaware State Board of Education. Smith became executive director in 2022 after three years as the board's administrative  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Gov. Wes Moore's Clear Win in the Maryland Gubernatorial Debate Oct 06, 2026 DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Maryland gubernatorial debate: "On the debate stage tonight, Governor Wes Moore wiped the floor with MAGA conspiracy theorist Dan Cox - who made it abundantly clear that he belongs nowhere near the governor's mansion. Governor Moore delivers for Maryland, and tonight he showcased how he  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * Disability Employment Awareness Month member spotlight: Elizabeth Bryson * Her research focuses on IBD development and novel potential therapeutic targets. As a wheelchair user, Bryson brings a perspective to the scientific community that extends beyond the bench. She knows firsthand what it means to navigate a scientific environment not always built with her in mind, a lived perspective that drives both her approa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Leads Colleagues in Urging $11 Million in Additional Funding for Mental Health Support at Cyber Command Following Suicides * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, led her colleagues on the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee and the Maryland Delegation in requesting an additional $11 million in fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, and Sabina Matos for Rhode Island lieutenant governo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and SEC announce 2026-27 men's college basketball schedule with more than 230 games across ESPN networks * No. 16 Alabama at Ole Miss Wed, Oct 28 6 p.m. Exhibition SEC Network UCF at No. 22 Kentucky Mon, Nov 2 6 p.m. Orion180 Tipoff Classic (Tampa, Fla.) ESPN2 No. 18 Miami vs. No. 1 Florida 9 p.m. Chicago State at Texas SEC Network Tue, Nov 3 6 p.m. Wofford at No. 7 Tennessee SEC Network Thu, Nov 5 6 p.m. W more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils stellar SEC women's basketball schedule * As the 2026-27 women's college basketball season draws near, ESPN and the SEC have announced the network designations, with more than 130 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network. Additionally, games will be available on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription. ESPN tips off its premier coverage of SEC women's college basketball Monday, Nov more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Denies Gun Lobby Attempt to Halt Maryland Law That Would Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; Everytown for Gun Safety Responds * MARYLAND - In a victory for public safety, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland denied gun lobby plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction in their reckless challenge to SB 334. Plaintiffs include the National Rifle Association of America, Firearms Policy Coalition, In more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Applications for Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received, and is considering approval of, two requests to amend three licenses. The license more PR

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Oct. 8 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news: * * * From Minnesota to Mexico, Center for Wildlife Studies and Colby-Sawyer Provide Hands-On Learning Opportunities Through Travel Courses * Theodora (Thea) Quint '28 has always been interested in animals. With two dogs, three cats, a turtle and two birds at home, she's had a lot of experience caring for pets. Now, as an environmental science major, she has added courses in Colby-Sawyer's wildlife ecology, conservation and management track to gain skills a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment. - Washington, DC-October 6, 2026-Ten fitness organizations across the United State more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Jonathan Spalletta Convicted For Defrauding Crypto Exchange Of Over $50 Million In Hacks * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced the conviction by jury of JONATHAN SPALLETTA, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/a "Jspalletta," for computer fraud and money laundering in connection with his hacks of the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance ("Uranium"). SPALLETTA more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Leisure Care Wins Inaugural Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- October 7, 2026 -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named Leisure Care as the inaugural recipient of the Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award. The Premier Continuum of Care Alliance Excellence Award recognizes an organization that demo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade * Lawmakers press for funding following reports of severe mental health concerns among service members, civilian employees at Cyber Command, including several recent deaths by suicide Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth were joined by Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, J more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Sarah Elfreth, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, and Johnny Olszewski were joined by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) in requesting $11 million for U.S. Cyber Command as Congress works to complete the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Maryland In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens Under Fire * WASHINGTON--The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in support of the Trump Administration's lawsuit to shut down Maryland's law granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens who live in the state. Not only does Maryland let illegal aliens attend its public univers more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Maryland nursing home asks Supreme Court to restore jury trial rights * Washington, DC; October 6, 2026: A Maryland nursing home filed a petition for writ of certiorari yesterday challenging a federal enforcement scheme that lets agencies impose crushing financial penalties without an independent judge or jury. Sligo Creek Center asks the Supreme Court to determine whether the Department of Health and Human Services  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Partner Jeffrey Hanna Receives Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Award From Justice Allies for Pro Bono Service October 7, 2026 Justice Allies, formerly known as The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF), held its annual Pro Bono Awards celebration at McGuireWoods' Richmond office on Oct. 1, 2026. Among the honorees was Richmond partner Jeffrey Hanna, who was presented with the Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news: * * * Meet Marion Le Voyer: EPL's First Outreach and Education Specialist * When Marion Le Voyer returned to the Earth and Planets Laboratory, muscle memory took over. She parked in the same spot she had used as a postdoctoral fellow more than a decade earlier. From there, she crossed the lawn at the center of campus, walking under big trees and the rounded white dome of the historic Atomic Physics Observatory. "I have this double feel more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Honors Hawai'i's Mia Nishiguchi and Tennessee's Britain Sapp with Distinguished Student Service Awards * Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present the Distinguished Student Service Award to Mia Nishiguchi, former student member on the Hawai'i State Board of Education, and Britain Sapp, former student member on the Tennessee State  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Nurses put D.C. hospitals on RED ALERT * RNs demand MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen postpartum unit amid maternal health crisis in D.C. Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. to demand that MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen its shuttered postpartum unit in the midst of a Black maternal health crisis in the District. Following the rally, the nurses an more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Premier Names Trailblazer Life Sciences Award Recipient * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- (October 6, 2026) -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, has named Johnson & Johnson as the recipient of the 2026 Premier Trailblazer Life Sciences Award. The Premier Trailblazer Life Sciences Award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate a commitment to advancing cli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation: * * * COLUMBUS DAY, 2026 October 7, 2026 More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted waters and discovered the New World -- bringing with him the rich traditions of Western civilization and paving the way to the birth of the American Nation less than three centuries later. Today, we honor his life of valor, adventure, and ingenuity. We cherish his memory and pledge to safeguard his story. Above all, we remember with gratitude t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda and Educate Future Generations on Resistance to Corruption and Authoritarianism * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- As the Trump Administration prepares propaganda signage to adorn the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced legislation to ensure future generations learn about President Donald Trump's commitment to censoring, whitewash more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * REIGNING CHAMPIONS WINSTON-SALEM STATE AND FAYETTEVILLE STATE TOP CIAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH CIAA Announces 2026-27 Preseason All-Conference Teams at Basketball Media Day and Introduces New Tournament Logo and "The Legacy Continues" Theme - BALTIMORE, Md. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) officially tipped off the 2026-27 basketball season during CIAA B more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Stryker Wins 2026 Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- October 6, 2026 -- Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, named Stryker as the recipient of the 2026 Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier. The Premier Trailblazer Award - GPO Supplier recognizes a supplier organization whose innovation, collaborative leadership and strategic p more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * Texas State Board Member Keven Ellis Honored with a National Distinguished Service Award * Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present Keven Ellis of Texas with the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. This national award honors state board of education members who have made exceptional contributions to education. It is the highest award NAS more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces More Than $17 Million for New Mental Health Clinics, Mobile Crisis Teams, and Expanded Addiction Treatment in North Carolina * This federal investment will bring crisis support directly to children and families and improve access to addiction and maternal mental health care across rural North Carolina Today, the Trump Administration announced more more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Face to Face: GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss October 7, 2026 | Alex Likowski She tried going vegan, tried a high protein diet, she was even walking 20-thousand steps a day, but after giving birth to her second child, 23-time tennis grand slam champion Serena Williams finally met an opponent she could not beat: her weight. So, she did what fully 11-percent of Americans are doing about it right now, she turned to medication. The p more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * MARCH Program Begins Next Phase of Abortion and Reproductive Health Workforce Training Across Maryland October 7, 2026 | Lorri Angelloz The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has received a new $16.3 million five-year award from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to expand the Maryland Abortion and Reproductive Clinical Health (MARCH) Program, an innovative interdisciplinary initiative that prepares health care professionals more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Hearing * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on today's postponed hearing before U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on the Trump Administration's intent to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a third country: "While today's hearing did not proceed, the Trump Administration continues to desperately try and ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a faraway country a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Despite national headwinds, Virginia Tech's enrollment growth continues By Jimmy Robertson 7 Oct 2026 Virginia Tech met its 2026 incoming class goals according to the latest fall enrollment census released by the university, despite the national trend of a shrinking traditional college-aged population and the resulting enrollment cliff facing other institutions. The 2026 first-year class of 7,495 students came from a record 58,052 applications, with Virginia T more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * When the Fleet Calls, FRCSW Delivers Oct 7, 2026 San Diego, CA -- When the fleet has an urgent operational need, there is no time to wait. There is a mission to support, Sailors and Marines depending on the equipment, and a clock already running. That is where Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) shines. Recently, FRCSW was asked to rapidly manufacture a new configuration of T-bolt needed to support an urgent fleet requiremen more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Unpredictable habitats make for unloyal nesters Birds that raise their young in the Arctic tundra aren't much for sticking to the same colonies year after year October 8, 2026 While many Arctic birds are loyal to their nesting locations, some species raise their young in new places every year. These variations might be related to unpredictable conditions on the Arctic tundra, researchers of a new study published in Ec more PR