PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * At Annenberg Lecture, Kate Shaw and Chris Hayes Reflect on Capturing Attention in a Changing Political Landscape * Every year, the Annenberg School for Communication and the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania's annual Annenberg Lecture brings to Penn leading voices from academia, public policy, and media to reflect on the most pres more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes States' Attacks on Transgender Youth Participation in Sports * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and Virginia v. B.P.J. supporting challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring transgender girls from participating more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 18 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Appeal Federal Court Decision Stalling Texas's New Congressional Map to SCOTUS * Attorney General Ken Paxton will file an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States and ask for a stay of an order of a three-judge district court that has temporarily blocked Texas's new map for congressional districts from implementation. "The radical left is once agai more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement Following Bankruptcy Court Confirmation of $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement * Connecticut to Receive up to $64 million for Opioid Treatment and Prevention, and Direct Support to Victims and Their Families (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Inside the abortion pill war rocking America At-home abortion has transformed the abortion industry and inaugurated a war between red and blue states. Conservatives have the power to end that battle for good--if they'll use it. By Hayden Ludwig In Texas, a Marine stands accused in a civil lawsuit of secretly dissolving abortion drugs into his pregnant girlfriend's hot chocolate after s more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Update WOTUS Definition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman LaMalfa Commends EPA's Action to Reform Waters of the United States * Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced their proposed rule to define waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule will fully impl more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon, McGovern, Costa Lead 182 Democrats in Protecting California's Prop 12 and Advocating for Humanely Raised Animals * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), and Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA-21), led 182 Democratic members in sending a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Craig oppos more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Nov. 19 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Abreu Jerez '25 and da Silva '25 Named Rhodes Scholars The two alums will study epidemiology and paleobiology, respectively, at Oxford. * Esmeralda Abreu Jerez '25 and Noah da Silva '25 have been named Rhodes Scholars, joining a group of more than 100 exceptional students from more than 70 countries around the world who will pursue graduate study at the University of Oxford in 2026. "I am constantly impre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Animals] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Are Nearly United in Declaring Opposition to Overturning Key State Farm Animal Welfare Laws Reps. Simon, Costa, and McGovern lead a letter signed by 182 Democrats declaring the SOB Act a threat to family farmers and a welcome mat for foreign-owned factory farms * In defense of states' rights, American agricultural sovereignty, and animal welfare, 182 Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and their Illinois House Democratic colleagues in releasing a comprehensive fact check of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) misinformation campaign regarding its dangerous immigration enforcement  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Applauds Major WOTUS Reform * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) applauded the Trump administration's announcement of major reforms to the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule that she has led the fight to fix. The proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undoes years of harmful government overreach, includes portions that mirror Ernst's CLEAR Waters Act, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Reacts to Proposed WOTUS Rule * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. "For too long, overzealous bureaucrats in Washington have tried to micromanage the ponds and puddles in Kansas without regard for the conservation work of the men and women who care for the  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 19 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following news: * * * Fighting For Government Transparency at the Arizona Supreme Court Transparency is the rule for public records in Arizona, and for good reason: sunshine, as the saying goes, is the best disinfectant. But the city of Phoenix rejected transparency in favor of secrecy regarding its union negotiations. So now, the Goldwater Institute is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to hold the city accountable and allow recor more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Cormier Discusses Giglio Lists with Lafayette Newspaper At least one current or former officer with the Lafayette Police Department who investigated the city's only homicide this year is on a Giglio list, meaning there are potential credibility issues with police connected with the case. IU McKinney Professor Zachary Cormier talked about the issues connected with  more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, Nov. 19 -- The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued the following news: * * * Infrabuild companies pay infringement notices for failing to lodge financial reports on time * Two Australian companies in the GFG Alliance group have paid infringement notices of $187,800 each, totalling $375,600, following their alleged failure to lodge audited financial reports for the year ended 30 June 2024 within the statutory timeframe. Liberty Infrabuild Limited and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * LaMalfa Commends EPA's Action to Reform Waters of the United States * Washington, D.C. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced their proposed rule to define waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule will fully implement the direction  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters, LDF, and Civil Rights Organizations Applaud Federal Court's Decision to Block Texas' Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in the 2026 Elections * WASHINGTON, DC A three-judge federal panel ruled today that Texas' 2025 redrawn congressional map, which was enacted through a sham legislative process in August, cannot be used for the upcoming 2026 midterm  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Alliance for Justice, an organization committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity, posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Louisiana Groups Oppose Judicial Nominee Will Crain This week, a group of advocacy organizations based in Louisiana voiced their opposition to William "Will" Jerrol Crain, President Trump's nomi more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette Law School national survey finds more people favoring Democrats than Republicans in anticipated 2026 vote for Congress and also more Democrats saying they are certain to vote * Most people have negative views of both parties, with opinion nearly evenly divided on which party to regard as responsible for government shutdown * Three-quarters disapprove of Trump's handling of the sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast joins EPA & Army Corps to unveil clear, durable WOTUS proposal * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, to announce a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Cl more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 19 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Attorney General Hanaway, Auditor Fitzpatrick Investigate MSHSAA After Whistleblower Claims Race And Sex Discrimination Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office will be initiating an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) following troubling disclosures by Missouri Auditor Scott more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Statement Regarding New WOTUS Rule The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army's announcement of a new proposed rule governing "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). "The previ more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Palmer Commends EPA on Proposed WOTUS Rule * Media Contact: Hope Dawson (link sends email) (202) 225-4921 Yesterday, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) participated in an event at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Headquarters where the EPA and the Department of the Army announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, common-sense definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) u more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Palmer, Britt Introduce Citizen Ballot Protection Act Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. The Citizen Ballot Protection Act protects the integrity of American elections by amending the National Voter Registration Act to make clear that a state may impose a proof of citizenship requirement to register to vote in a federal election.  Following the in more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Applauds House Vote to Release Epstein Files, Continues Push for Accountability * As a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Pressley Spent the Day Centering Survivors on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON - Today, following her YES vote on a House resolution to release the Epstein files, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement applauding its passage and renewing her push for Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Thanks To Trump and Republicans, Americans Are Suffering Through an Affordability Crisis with Little Hope in Sight." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a full Committee hearing entitle more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ruiz and Sen. Schiff Introduce Bill to Strengthen Communications Access on Tribal Lands * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025, legislation to help expand telecommunications and information services to Tribal communities. "Access to reliable, high-speed internet is no l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Praises Trump Administration's WOTUS Update: "This is What Reining in Overregulation Looks Like" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, praised the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to modify the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 14 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Rule of Law Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court FTC Commissioner Case A group of prominent Republican lawyers and former senior government officials filed an amicus brief today urging the Supreme Court to hold that the Constitution does not permit President Trump to remove without cause Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Amici, who have de more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Ruiz Introduce Bill to Strengthen Communications Access on Tribal Lands * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) introduced the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025, legislation to help expand telecommunications and information services to Tribal communities.  "This legislation strengthens the foundation for expanding br more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * The Great American Comeback * America needs a comeback, led by those of us who love this country and who have the energy, toughness, courage and commonsense to take on the elites - on the political right and the left - who have rigged our economic, political, and cultural systems and institution s to the benefit of themselves at the expense of most Americans. Our comeback will be rooted in our share more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Tom Weishaar re-elected president of Kansas Association of Court Services Officers Tom Weishaar, chief court services officer in the 1st Judicial District, was re-elected president of the Kansas Association of Court Services Officers at the association's fall conference. The 1st Judicial District is composed of Atchison and Leavenworth counties. "To have two successful conferences a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release: * * * Trump administration robs students of educational opportunity with announcement to dismantle Department of Education Pringle: Our students deserve better. By Celeste Fernandez The Trump administration announced Tuesday its intention to shift multiple Department of Education functions to other federal agencies--an unprecedented, unilateral attempt to dismantle a department created by Congress t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Republican Senate Rules Committee Members in Reintroducing Legislation to Help Prevent Noncitizens From Voting in Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, today led all Republicans on the committee in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, the Senate companion bill t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS professor examines judicial divide on LGBTQ rights cases Author: Blake Wood Jason Pierceson, professor of political science in the School of Politics and International Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield, has published a new article analyzing how the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion, is influencing fe more PR