WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey Provides Statement on Presidential Address to Joint Session of Congress Washington, DC-- Congressman Glenn Ivey provided the following statement regarding his attendance to President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress this evening: "As the Congressman for Maryland's Fourth Congressional District, I recognize the tremendous responsibility I have to my constituents to advocate on their behalf and en more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 4, 2025 NAVY Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $99,964,084 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0015). This modification adds scope and increases the contract ceiling for compatibility assessments and engineering models, cost reduction analysis, software support, correction of software deficiencies and more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Travels to Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania WASHINGTON - On Friday, February 28, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, to discuss the Chesapeake Bay Program at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Living Shoreline. The Chesapeake Bay Program Office oversees, maintains, coordinates and funds the Chesapeake Bay Program, a unique regional more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 24, 2025, from the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Gainesville, Atlanta: * * * To: Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Perfluorobutane S more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 24, 2025, from the Coosa Riverkeeper, Birmingham, Alabama: * * * To: Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Perfluorobutane Sulfonic A more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 24, 2025, from the Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement: * * * To: Dat Doan, PharmD, BCACP, PMP Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Building 51, Room 3334 Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002 Re: Expedited Program for Serious Conditions--Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics Draft Guidance * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has begun its review of a new major license application submitted by Yuba County Water Agency for the Narrows Hydroelectric Project, located on the Yuba River in Nevada County, California. The project, which includes a single 12-megawatt Francis turbine and generates an average of 52,887 megawatt-hours annually, operates as a run-of-river facility managed remotely through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. The facility coordinates water releases w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a petition from Seaspan Energy Ltd. requesting a declaratory order regarding the regulatory status of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transactions for marine fuel. Seaspan seeks confirmation that the sale and loading of LNG from a bunkering facility to a bunkering barge, solely for use as vessel fuel, would not be subject to FERC's jurisdiction under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act. The petition raises questions about regulatory oversight in the gr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Final Defendant Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Organization BECKLEY, W.Va. - Jermaine Antoine Johnson, 34, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Johnson admitted to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl as well as cocaine base, also known as "crack," in Beckley and elsew more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 4 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Releases FY 2026 Supplemental Budget ANNAPOLIS, MD --Governor Wes Moore today released the administration's FY 2026 supplemental budget. The supplemental budget includes key adjustments to the proposed FY 2026 budget, reflecting a number of technical corrections and updated projections. "At a time of instability and challenge for our state and country, this budget proposal promotes certainty and results. We continue to be guid more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 4 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Testifies in House and Senate Hearings in Support of the DECADE Act and the Housing for Jobs Act ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today testified before the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee in support of the DECADE Act. The governor also testified in front of the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committ ee and the House Environment and Transportation Committee in suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Guilty Plea Secured in Conspiracy to Commit Firearms Trafficking WASHINGTON - Juwon Anderson, 22, of Washington D.C., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to one count of conspiracy to commit firearms trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., ATF Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Washington Field Division, and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Depa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for The District of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland - Today, Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Chief of the Southern Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland since 2021. Ms. Hayes began serving the District of Maryland in 2013 as an Assistant more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * In Letter to Bondi, Ranking Members Raskin and Crockett Demand Answers on DOJ's Corrupt Bargain with Mayor Adams and Attempted Cover-Up Ranking Members Tell DOJ: Stop Retaliating Against Prosecutors Who Refused Corrupt Orders Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * In Letter to Bondi, Ranking Members Raskin and McBath Press for Details on Trump Executive Order Threatening Life-Saving Gun Regulations Ranking Members Request Information on the Department of Justice's Planned Review of Regulations that Protect Americans from Gun Violence Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Commi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * In Rebuke of Trump Administration Attacks on Veterans, Senate Democrats Make Defending Veterans and VA Care a Priority at Joint Address [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In light of President Donald Trump's mass termination of federal veteran employees and egregious attempts to slash Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care and benefits, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and a group of Senate Democrats are host more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * IN REBUKE OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON VETERANS, SENATE DEMOCRATS MAKE DEFENDING VETERANS AND VA CARE A PRIORITY AT JOINT ADDRESS Senate Democrats' guests at tonight's speech to include veterans indiscriminately fired as part of the Trump Administration's mass terminations of federal government employees and the former VA Inspector General illegally fired by Trump [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In light of President Donald Trump's mass termination of f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * In Rebuke of Trump Administration Attacks on Veterans, Senate Democrats Make Defending Veterans and VA Care a Priority at Joint Address Senate Democrats' guests at tonight's speech to include veterans indiscriminately fired as part of the Trump Administration's mass terminations of federal government employees and the former VA Inspector General illegally fired by Trump [ more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day Honored with Advocacy Award Secretary Day's leadership recognized by Bridges To Housing Stability with "Advocate For Change" award NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (February 28, 2025) - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day was recently recognized for his leadership to create more affordable housing in Maryland b more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of the Environment Announces New Additions to Executive Leadership Team Ortiz, Schafer and Kessler Bring Federal Experience BALTIMORE (February 28, 2025) - Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain today announced the appointment of three members to executive positions in the agency who bring a wealth of experience in federal policy, improving the Chesapeake Bay and environmental just more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 5 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Maryland Stocking Up for Spring 2025 Trout Fishing Season Second annual youth-only trout fishing day March 22; trout waters open to everyone March 29 Maryland's trout season officially opens March 29 at 6:30 a.m., and the Department of Natural Resources is set to release thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state. For young anglers, the second annual Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day will take place more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 5 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Maryland's Best Announces First Ever Recipient for "Chef Partner of the Year" ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 3, 2025) - Maryland's Best, a consumer-facing program at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, is excited to announce the first ever winner of the Maryland's Best Chef Partner of the Year award. Jason Daniloski of Silver Queen Cafe in Baltimore has been named recipient of this honor, which recognizes an individual chef's dedication  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces That No Charges Will Be Filed in the October 9, 2024 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Baltimore City BALTIMORE, MD (March 3, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced his decision not to seek charges in the October 9, 2024 fatal officer-involved shooting in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, an officer wit more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 4 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release: * * * Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian Collision Following an Attempted Traffic Stop in Prince George's County BALTIMORE, MD (March 1, 2025) - The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision following an attempted traffic stop that occurred in Chillum, Prince George's County, Maryland on Friday night. The p more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 4 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Department Reminds Residents in Rural Areas That Farmers Have Begun Spreading Manure on Their Fields ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 4, 2025) - The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding rural residents that farmers have begun spreading manure, food processing residuals (FPRs), and other nutrient sources on their fields as they prepare for spring planting. "Spring is an exciting time of year for farmers eager to start planting," sa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume Chooses Not to Sit and Applaud Donald Trump at Tonight's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding his decision to not attend President Donald Trump's address to Congress. "Donald Trump and Elon Musk are destroying the state of the union. I don't need to be there to watch him claim otherwise," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. *** Original text here: https://mfume.house. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Awards Launch Service for Mission to Study Storm Formation Credit: NASA NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace Inc. of Cedar Park, Texas, to provide the launch service for the agency's Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission, which aims to understand why, when, and where tropical convective storms form, and why some storms produce extreme weather. The mission will launch on the company's Alpha rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The se more PR

PASADENA, California, March 4 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Mission to Study Storm Formation NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace Inc. of Cedar Park, Texas, to provide the launch service for the agency's Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission, which aims to understand why, when, and where tropical convective storms form, and why some storms produce extreme weather. The mission would launch on the company's Alpha rocket from NASA's Wallops Fli more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in $8 Million Federal Emergency Benefits Fraud Scheme Greenbelt, Maryland - On Friday, February 28, Newton Ofioritse Jemide, 47, a Nigerian national, pled guilty to a federal charge for wire fraud conspiracy. Jemide, who was recently extradited from France, was involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits. Kelly O. Hayes, United States A more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski to Bring Federal Worker Laid Off by DOGE to President's Joint Address Katie Stahl is a constituent and former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski announced that Second District constituent Katie Stahl, a recently-terminated federal employee, will be his special guest at President Trump's joint address to Congress tonight. Stahl, a biologist from Baltimore, was let go without notice  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republican Efforts to Dismantle Life-Saving Gun Safety Laws Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing on Republican efforts to dismantle proven  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Dangerous Judicial Power Grab Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on Republicans' legislative reforms to rig the rules for Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Elfreth Leads Fight Against House Republicans' Plot to Cut Social Security and Health Care for Hard Working Americans Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined more than 200 House Democrats in a letter led by the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus to House Speaker Mike Johnson calling on him to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid on behalf of millions of Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Points Constituents To U.S. Department of Education Form To Report Illegal Discriminatory Behavior In Schools Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., is pointing constituents to a new U.S. Department of Education form where they can report illegal discriminatory behavior in schools. This submission form is an outlet for students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to report illegal discriminatory practices at more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Raskin to Bring Dr. Lauren McGee, NIH Cancer Researcher Fired in Trump Federal Government Purge, to Trump's Joint Address WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) will bring his constituent, Dr. Lauren McGee, to the Joint Address to Congress today. Dr. McGee is one of the thousands of excellent employees at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fired in the Trump Administration's purge of federal agencies. A biologist re more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 5 -- The Maryland Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * Report: Regulated utilities spent $2.2 million on lobbying, $4.5 million on advertising in Maryland Maryland electric and gas utilities spent more than $2.2 million to lobby on nearly 70 pieces of legislation in 2024 according to a white paper released today by Maryland PIRG Foundation. The paper tracks lobbying by utilities in 2024, as well as other activities such as advertising and trade association dues, which can be passe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Subcommittee Democrats, Experts Affirm That Bipartisan Gun Reforms Are Working, But Republicans Want to Roll Them Back GOP Efforts Undermine Law Enforcement and Reverse Progress Made Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government S more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 5 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Announces Recent Concept Capital Funding to Game4Good Maryland-based gaming company developing a platform to support social impact efforts COLUMBIA, Md., (March 4, 2025) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced recent funding of $25,000 from the Concept Capital program given to Game4Good. This Concept Capital funding was provided through the Pre-Seed Builder Fund. Concept Capital was more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 5 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Invests in Irazu Oncology Life sciences company developing a cost-effective production process for cancer immunotherapies COLUMBIA, Md., (March 5, 2025) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $500,000 Life Sciences Investment Fund (LSIF) investment in Irazu Oncology. The LSIF is nestled under the umbrella of TEDCO's Seed Funds and is dedicated to supporting qualifying star more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump is Removing Killers, Rapists and Drug Dealers from Our Streets President Donald J. Trump has launched the largest criminal illegal immigrant deportation operation in American history -- and despite resistance from Democrat politicians in so-called "sanctuary cities," illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers have been taken off the streets in droves as the heroes of law enforcement are once again empowered to do their jobs. Here is just a tiny more PR