WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-D-7957 Request for Comments on FDA Draft Guidance: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products Dear Sir or Madam: AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines  more ST

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * AMP Sports and Athletes First Tailgate Presented by Visit Las Vegas Head to Tuscaloosa on October 23 Ahead of Texas A&M-Alabama Matchup Featuring Live Recording of The Dynasty with Trent Richardson and AJ McCarron Plus, Special Guest Ha Ha Clinton-Dix - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - October 14, 2026 - Sinclair's AMP Sports today announced its participation in the 2026 Athletes First Tailgate presented by Vis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FR-6628-N-01 Comment 10/13/26 Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development Re: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness The Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development serves as the Continuum of Care (CoC) Lead for the Baltimor more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Oct 16 2026 Celebrating Fanny Jackson Coppin's 189th Birthday and Enduring Legacy Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors the pioneering educator's commitment to educational opportunity, perseverance and service. - BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University celebrated the 189th birthday of its namesake, Fanny Jackson Coppin, on October 15 with an annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring the pioneering educator whose determination to expand educational opportuni more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary: * * * How four native carnivorous plants devour their prey No bug is safe around these native plants By Jake Solyst | October 15, 2026 We often think of plants as benign members of the ecosystem with pretty colors and pleasant scents. But for a handful of carnivorous plants native to the Chesapeake region, their hunting tactics are as sinister as venomous snakes and body snatching parasites. To survive in waterlogged areas where nutrients are hard t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3487-NC P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8010 RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway [CM more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Cross Country Wraps Up Regular Season at Aubrey Shenk Invitational * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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: * * * Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lawsuit, filed by labor unions, nonprofit orga more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release: * * * Fuel Cost Relief Measures Create New Questions for Truckers, Farmers, and Equipment Owners Users Should Understand Fuel Requirements Before Changing Fueling Practices - WASHINGTON (October 13, 2026) - Rising diesel fuel prices are increasing costs for freight transportation, agriculture, construction, and other essential industries. In response, federal and state policymakers have introduced temporary measures intended to provide economic r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Trump's Executive Order to Waive Sanctions Against Russia * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to pause the new sanctions on Russia that were included in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "The decision by President Trump to exempt Russia from energy sanctions is a betrayal of the biparti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Humana Inc. 101 E. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 www.humana.com October 13, 2026 William N. Parham, III Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 RE: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C and  more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Levin: The open records stonewalling is working * As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Men's Soccer Falls in Close Contest to Keystone * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG October 13, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-D-7957: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products Dear Sir or Madam: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Division of Regulations Development Attention: Document Identifier: CMS-10453 / OMB Control Number: 0938-1228 Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: Comments on Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C and Part D Explanation of Benefits Document Identifier CMS-10453; OMB Control Number 0938-1228; 91  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release: * * * Presidents' Alliance Files Amicus Brief to Defend Maryland Dream Act The brief highlights the consequences of restricting in-state tuition access for Dreamers, colleges, and Maryland's economy. October 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in support of Maryland's Dream Act and relate more PR

ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news: * * * Summary of Board Actions October 16, 2026 Dear Campus Community, As we proceed through the middle of the fall semester, I am pleased to report the approval of several items by the College's Board of Trustees during its October meeting. I also enjoyed the opportunity to share our progress regarding the implementation of the College's current strategic plan - Excellence Reimagined: Honors at the Helm - which was approved by the Board this pa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Women's Soccer Claims 8-0 Senior Day Win * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose  more PR