Wednesday - November 27, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Thursday November 07, 2024 ( 11 items )  

American Bridge 21st Century: Maryland Rejects Republican Larry Hogan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: Maryland voters decisively defeated Donald Trump-endorsed Larry Hogan. Despite his persistent claims of disinterest in a Senate run, Hogan scrambled to rebrand himself as a moderate in the lead-up to the election. His defeat shows that Marylanders were not fooled by Hogan's facade. His history of al  more

American Physical Society Opens Exhibition Showcasing the Beauty of Fluid Motion
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- The American Physical Society issued the following news release: * * * "Spiraling Upwards" opened on Nov. 1 at the Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation. * * * On Nov. 1, the American Physical Society, in partnership with the Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation in Salt Lake City, opened a new exhibition that bridges art and science to show the motion of fluids. "Spiraling Upwards" offers visitors the opportunity to see and interact with insta  more

ASRM Applauds Passage of Reproductive Rights Ballot Measures in 7 States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The American Society for Reproductive Medicine issued the following news release: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the nation's leading group for professionals involved in reproductive and fertility care, applauds the passage of measures designed to protect access to reproductive care in seven additional states. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, and Nevada all passed ballot measures to protect and enshrine access to  more

Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Release 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast Report
BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release: * * * The two automotive aftermarket industry associations partnered to provide forecasts and analysis of the trends driving change in electrification. * * * BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - November 5, 2024 - The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers have released the 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast, providing insights into the evolving electric vehicle landsca  more

CAIR Calls for Removal of Israeli Flag Reportedly Hung in Maryland Polling Place
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024: Today, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on the Maryland State Board of Elections to remove an Israeli flag that appears to be hung inside a polling station in Montgomery County, Maryland. According to complaints received by CAIR, a voter in Rockville went to their polling place, Neighborhood Church, and reportedly observed the flag ha  more

Global Refuge Reaffirms Commitment to Refugees and Immigrants as Nation Prepares for New Administration
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- Global Refuge (formerly the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) issued the following news release: In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Global Refuge remains steadfast in its mission to serve vulnerable immigrant and refugee communities across the United States. As the nation's largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to serving children, refugees, and other immigrants, Global Refuge is committed to continuing its work to provide safety,  more

HRD Symposium at Bowie State University Explores AI Innovation
BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * AI's Impact on Learning and Development in Human Resources Discussed * * * The impact of artificial intelligence on revolutionizing talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and workforce management was the focus of Bowie State's Human Resources Development Annual Symposium and Expo to help guide students and alumni on how to best adopt the technology. The event, themed "Honoring Legacy, Tale  more

Johns Hopkins Medicine Study Expands Understanding of How Fecal Microbiota Transplants May Work to Restore Gut Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: In a novel study that identified male chromosome genetic material in the intestines of female patients undergoing fecal transplants, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significantly expanded scientific understanding of how some of these transplants may succeed and work. Fecal microbiota transplant, or FMT, is a procedure in which stool from healthy donors is transplanted via colo  more

Johns Hopkins Medicine: How Hypoxia Helps Cancer Spread
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that breast cancer cells use to survive in the bloodstream after they've escaped the low-oxygen regions of a tumor. Each is a potential therapeutic target to stop cancer recurrence, and one - MUC1 - is already in clinical trials. The research was published online September 28 in the journal Nature Communications. Deep i  more

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to Deliver Keynote at Morgan State University's Fall 2024 Commencement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Alum and Political Leader to Recount His Journey to the Graduating Class: From the National Treasure to Fighting Injustice Through Politics * * * The honorable Mayor Edward C. Gainey, the first African American to serve as mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, will be the keynote speaker for Morgan State University's 11th Fall Commencement Ceremony. Mayor Gainey, who graduated from Morgan in 19  more

Trump-Vance Win Comes as 2025 Bay Restoration Deadline Looms
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance have been declared the winners of the 2024 presidential election. This comes at a critical juncture for the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort, which faces a 2025 deadline under the current cleanup agreement and questions about what comes next. Chesapeake Bay Foundation President and CEO Hilary Harp Falk issued the following statement: "For a  more