Mid-Atlantic News Digest

Delaware's new Indigenous Affairs Commission will advise state leaders on education, health care and environmental protections.

• Education and health...

• Workforce pipeline: Quality schools prepare students with skills needed as AI reshapes jobs and new challenges emerge.
• Economic mobility: Strong...

Republican registration gains of 4 to 8 points in Pennsylvania and three other swing states signal a stronger GOP position for 2026 than...

Pennsylvania reported 74 new measles cases since Monday, raising the statewide total to 1,078.

Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate contest, backed by AOC and Bernie Sanders, stands as the key 2026 test for DSA-aligned candidates. A win would fuel...

The Trump administration's lawsuit against the University of Delaware challenges its policy allowing undocumented students who meet residency...

City lawmakers, whistleblowers, and tech firms clashed over municipal AI rules in a marathon hearing.

• Whistleblowers warned: “We do not know how to...

Pennsylvania's new Rural Health Transformation Program Resource Guide consolidates state and federal links in one place, helping rural-health organizations and partners easily navigate and share available resources.

Maryland counties can now purchase supplies through Amazon Business via a new NACo cooperative contract that cuts paperwork for public agencies while...

• Over 1,000 records flagged for review after latest audit, with roughly 750 linked to an MVC software error that registered voters despite a "no" on...

Six Richmond schools left Virginia's CSI list after targeted changes, with Armstrong High's graduation rate jumping from 65% to 90%.

• Literacy push:...

Washington, DC is actively hiring for public safety and security roles spanning intelligence analysis, armed protection, and senior leadership.
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Governor Spanberger's Unified Readiness Summit brought 1,000 leaders from 30 sectors together in Richmond to modernize emergency preparedness across...

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into the season's first hurricane tonight into Thursday morning, according to National Hurricane...

Sen. Chris Coons is pushing for an additional $30 million in federal funding to tackle erosion and dune damage from a recent nor’easter, on top of the...

The Quinnipiac survey signals a decisive advantage for Gov. Josh Shapiro, showing him at nearly 60% support versus 34% for challenger Stacy Garrity...

Labor unions are backing a Senate provision in the defense bill to block Pentagon contracts with companies conducting stock buybacks, arguing the...

• Swing status: Only truly competitive district in New Jersey, flipping between parties in recent cycles
• Candidates: Incumbent Republican Tom Kean...

New Jersey's updated Public Works Contractor Registration Act, effective September 9, 2027, requires journeymen on public projects to either complete...

Delaware's new Commission on Indigenous Affairs creates a direct channel for Lenape and Nanticoke leaders to advise state officials on policy.
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