According to a newly released fact sheet from the National Women's Law Center, women working full time, year round were typically paid 81 cents for every dollar paid to men in 2024, a decline from prior years that left women earning a median of $13,570 less annually.

In letters submitted during the official comment period, the senators urged OPM to abandon plans that would move appeals involving employee suitability and workforce reductions out of the Merit Systems Protection Board and into OPM itself, arguing the change would erode due process and open the door to political interference.

The case targets Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, and alleges the company used its market dominance to control ticketing services, concert promotions, and venue access across the country.

Supporters of the Maryland legislation argue that such partnerships erode trust between immigrant communities and local police, making residents less likely to report crimes or cooperate with investigations. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller described the bill as personal.