ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Abt Global, a consulting and research firm, issued the following news release: Abt Global Britain has been appointed to lead the Decision Support Unit (DSU) of the Land Facility, a new six-year programme funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). Launched in April 2024, the Land Facility is the main component of the FCDO's umbrella Global Land Governance Programme, which aims to develop a critical foundation for inclusive growth, sus  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Multistate Coalition Files Amicus Brief to Support Commonsense State and Federal Regulations on Sale of Guns * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of commonsense state and federal laws that regulate the sale of guns to keep communities safe. The coalition filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Steven Perez arguing that federal l  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced significant new investments through the Maryland Energy Administration to enhance energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy projects for public schools across the state. The agency will direct $24 million to 31 projects in 13 different school districts to implement large-scale electrification and solar projects. "Our K-12 schools stand  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: In a preliminary study with a small number of humans, rabbits and mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center say they have developed four new regimens that have the potential to treat and save the lives of people with multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculous (TB) meningitis. While TB meningitis -- which affects the brain and spine -- is extremely rare in the United States, worldwide it is  more

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: BALTIMORE - This month, Sinclair is expanding its podcast division, launching a new slate of sports programming featuring top athletes, coaches, and experts. On August 21 Sinclair will launch "The Triple Option," hosted by Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone. On September 5, "Throwbacks" with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara will debut. Sinclair expects t  more