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August 22, 2020

“Don’t Mess with the USPS”: Officials, residents denounce mail service disruptions

Credit: WDVM, Jasmine Pelaez GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WDVM) — Outside of the Gaithersburg Post Office Friday, a crowd of residents and…

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August 21, 2020

Maryland’s federal lawmakers respond to mail service changes

Credit: The Garrett County Republican, Joseph Hauger WASHINGTON — Federal lawmakers representing Western Maryland are calling for answers from the…

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August 21, 2020

Nearly $900,000 Grant For STEM Education Coming To Frederick, Montgomery Counties

Credit: WFMD Washington DC (KM) A grant totaling nearly 900-thousand dollars is being awarded to Mount Saint Mary’s University in…

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August 21, 2020

Trone introduces legislation to address social isolation, loneliness among seniors due to COVID-19

Credit: The Garrett County Republican WASHINGTON — In an effort to address the expected increase in social isolation and loneliness…

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August 17, 2020

Trone introduces bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s medical supply chain

Credit: WDVM, Katie Rhee HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — As the United States continues to navigate through a pandemic, as well…

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August 13, 2020

Trone joins lawmakers to support fight against synthetic drug trafficking

Credit: The Garrett County Republican WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, along with Sens. Jeanne…

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August 11, 2020

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call for Telehealth Funding in Relief Package

Credit: The Well News A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging funding for the Federal Communications Commission’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program…

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August 11, 2020

Bicameral Bill Introduced to Address Social Isolation Among Older Americans

Credit: USAging To increase the capacity of AAAs to prevent and alleviate social isolation among older Americans, n4a has worked…

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August 11, 2020

U.S. Reps. Trone, Crawford Call for U.S. to ‘Buy American’ in New Bipartisan Bill

Credit: WCBC Radio As the U.S. continues to see COVID-19 death numbers and PPE shortages climb, U.S. Representatives David Trone…

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August 11, 2020

Maryland delegates secure funding for survivors of human trafficking

Credit: WDVM, Katie Rhee Delegation members from all over Maryland secured federal funding this week to combat a growing issue…

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