Saturday - March 28, 2026

State Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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Bowie State University: Lure of Research and Ph.D. Program Attracts Bioinformatics Graduate
BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Lance Nuique Targets Texas A&M University as Next Step * * * For Lance Justin Nuique, a native of the Philippines, the excitement of receiving his bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University on Dec. 19 is amplified by the opportunity to enter the Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. With a goal of contributing to impactful research, Nuique is also considering opportuni  more
Maryland Files Lawsuit Against W. L. Gore for PFAS Contamination
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Complaint Alleges That the Company Released Toxic "Forever Chemicals" for More Than Half a Century, and That the Company Knew About the Associated Dangers but Concealed Them * * * Attorney General Brown announced the filing of a complaint today in the U.S. District Court for Maryland against W.L. Gore & Associates for putting residents' health at risk with cont  more
Md. Agriculture Dept.: Dairy Cattle and Poultry Farmers Urged to Practice Enhanced Biosecurity
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Maryland Department of Agriculture has released new guidance urging Maryland dairy cattle and poultry farmers to remain vigilant and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms due to the continued circulation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detections in wild birds in the Atlantic Flyway. First detected in poultry in early 2022, HPAI has also been confirmed in lactating da  more
Md. Gov. Moore Announces Historic $129.5 Million in Support for Statewide Community Revitalization, Economic Development
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced $129.5 million in Fiscal Year 2025 awards to support seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The historic level of investment in county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will fund 304 projects and activ  more
Md. Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order to Modernize, Strengthen Equitable Access to State Procurement System
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to deliver process improvements and efficiencies to Maryland's procurement system, promote accountability and transparency, and strengthen the state's commitment to its socioeconomic procurement programs. The executive order, signed during the final meeting of the Board of Public Works for calendar year 2024, represents the most robus  more
Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Board of Public Works Approves $2.7M for Park Improvements, Recreational Facilities, and Land Conservation in Harford, Prince George's, Worcester, and Other Counties
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local and Rural Legacy programs * * * The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources items totaling $2.7 million in grants to local governments to improve parks and protect land with perpetual conservation easements. About $2.1 million in Program Open Space - Local was approved for five  more