WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 39 census stakeholders organization submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about proposed changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition argues that scaling back the test and altering its design could undermine efforts to achieve an accurate national count. One of the primary issues highlighted in the letter is the decision to reduce the number of census test sites from six t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Asian Texans for Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expressed its concerns over the announced scope of the operational test, specifically regarding the reduction of test sites and the limitations on methodologies that could affect the accuracy of the upcoming census. Asian Texans for Justice, which serves over 2 million Asian American and Paci more ST

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends transparency in asbestos litigation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading an 11-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Delaware Supreme Court, raising serious concerns that certain asbestos bankruptcy trusts are planning to destroy documents and data related to past claims and compensation payments. "Doc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Davy Hite, co-host of Bassmaster Television, Ninety Six, South Carolina, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify at this oversight hearing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). My name  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator teams will head to host sites  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating various flight procedures at airports across the National Airspace System. This administrative action enables the agency to transition to updated criteria for instrument flight rules, ensuring the safe use of navigable airspace as airport environments and air traffic requirements change. The amendatory provisions for the following procedures become effective April  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, March 17 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Graduate Consortium Creates Faster, More Affordable Path to Master of Science Education at Jax State By Brett Buckner A novel partnership between Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and the Jack Miller Center (JMC) now offers current K-12 teachers the opportunity to earn a Master of Science Education (M.S.E.) degree in Secondary Social Studies in less time and at a lower more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-526) on the Regulation A+ Improvement Act (H.R. 6541). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 25, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6541, the Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025, was introduced on December 9, 2025, by Republican Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN-03). This bill increases the amount that companies can raise under Regulation A by increasi more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Unlocks Growth in the Southeast United States with Expanding Essentials Portfolio * 30+ new select-service hotels in development across the fast-growing region poised to take advantage of significant population growth, corporate relocation and infrastructure investment CHICAGO (March 16, 2026) -Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced sign more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 16 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Large craters offer clues to the origin of asteroid 16 Psyche * Even 200 years after asteroid 16 Psyche was discovered, astronomers continue to puzzle over its formation. Psyche is the 10th-most massive asteroid in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, and the largest known metallic asteroid, at 140 miles in diameter. NASA's Psyche mission will arrive in 2029 to determine its origin. Psyche ma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Minnesota State Demographic Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the agency's plans for the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expresses concern over what it describes as a scaled-back scope of testing that may hinder effective execution of the upcoming decennial census. According to the center, the decennial census serves as the foundation of the nation's statistical framework, i more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Minnesotans for the American Community Survey and 2030 Census (MACS 2030) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the design and scope of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the upcoming 2030 Census. The organization argues that the current plan will not yield the accurate data necessary for a fair census and poses significant risks to underrepresented communities. In its correspondence, MACS 2030 highlighted key more ST

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Momentum builds at KSU as Owls return to March Madness * Fresh off its first Conference USA tournament title, the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team joined an exuberant Owl Nation at VyStar Arena to learn its March Madness opponent during a Selection Sunday watch party. The Owls, who earned their second NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament berth in four years, were announced more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * * All 67 games of the tournament available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and the ESPN App, March 18-April 5 * 1 Seeds: No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA, No. 1 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship, the one-hour women's basketb more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Provost finds purpose contributing to Mercer's mission, culture * Provost Dr. Lisa Lundquist has put students at the heart of her work at Mercer University for the past 20 years. The University's unique culture and commitment to student success have kept her engaged and provided her with purpose across a variety of roles. Dr. Lundquist completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birming more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Empowering Students to Achieve Success ICYMI: The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hosted a hearing on the benefits provided by community colleges and other alternatives to a four-year degree. With a modern and e more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Women Carry Mission Into NCAA Tournament: 'Togetherness, Love and Competitiveness' * The Samford women's basketball team celebrates seeing its March Madness destination during the NCAA selection show. Samford's first trip to the NCAA women's basketball tournament in 14 years will begin in Columbia, South Carolina, where a First Four matchup against Southern University awaits the 16th-seeded more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Site-specific planning could help cotton growers cut back on nitrogen, save money * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Using the same fertilizer plan everywhere just isn't serving growers anymore. Bhupinder Farmaha, Clemson University soil fertility specialist It may be time to throw out old cotton nitrogen recommendations and start with a fresh, new plan. A new Clemson Universit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Warns About Rising Foreign Influence in American Universities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee hearing on reducing foreign influence on American higher education. Sen. Tuberville has introduced several bills looking to stop influence from countries of concern, including China, in Ameri more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 17 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee Leaders Showcase Student Readiness for Engineering and Management Roles at New Manufacturing Facility One of the key signifiers of Tuskegee's Renaissance Era is how the university is preparing students earlier than graduation to be career-ready, leaning into the same founding principles Booker T. Washington led with more than 100 years ago. Now, students are mastering emerging technology and devel more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's Lisa Campos named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year * Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos has been named a recipient of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year honor, the Cleveland-based organization announced Monday. Campos was one of four recipients from the Football Bowl Subdivision, inc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mike Mohrman, demographer for the State of Washington, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of the State of Washington to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau expressing concerns about the decision to cut back testing locations and methodology that may ultimately affect the accuracy of the census. The decennial census serves as one of the federal government's largest undertakings, and according to the state, limiting testing significantly undermines its e more ST

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Team Advances to Southern Classic Finals in 2025-26 CFA Institute Research Challenge * HIGHLIGHTS * Representing Winthrop were students Andrew Wheaton, Andrea Samaniego, Ngan Nguyen and Matthew Blanks, under the guidance of faculty advisor Shirley Shen. * The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a prestigious global competition that gives students hands-on experience in financial analysi more PR