HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * "The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure" exhibition launches national tour with MD Anderson as presenting sponsor * * Innovative exhibit highlights breakthroughs and brings cancer science to life through dynamic animation, interactive games and more * Exhibition produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with MD Anderson and the National Cancer Institute, pa more PR

WACO, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * "Bugs Delivering Drugs" - Baylor Researchers Publish New Approach to Colorectal Cancer Treatment Using Common Food-Borne Bacteria Michael S. VanNieuwenhze, Ph.D., and Baylor students highlight use of Listeria Monocytogenes in Cell Chemical Biology By Derek Smith, Baylor University Marketing and Communications Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modif more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health * DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 - Physical activity is vital to American students' physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to the American Heart Association, only 1 in 4 chil more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * A Final Salute By Senior Airman Jessica Blocher, 14 FTW PA COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. - The morning hum of the 14th Flying Training Wing felt markedly different following the passing of a giant. At Smith Plaza, a location lined with heritage and named in his honor, the air held a distinct stillness as the "Blaze" family processed the loss of retired Lt. Col. Richard Euge more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Clemson ACC Academic Leaders Network cohort members announced * Four Clemson University faculty members have been selected for the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN) program. The ACC ALN program fosters cross-institutional networking and collaboration between ACC universities while increasing the academic leadership capacity and intentional personal career growth of each more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC commander assesses T-7A program during visits to test, production sites JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited industry and military partners involved in the development and production of the T-7A Red Hawk from Jan. 26-30. Quinn had the opportunity to receive updates on t more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Alum and Filmmaker Fulfills a Promise of Impact for Media Studies Students at UNCG * Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker and producer Changhee Chun fortifies media studies with strategic initiatives to enhance student experience South Korean filmmaker and producer Changhee Chun took the helm of UNC Greensboro's Media Studies Department in August 2025 with a vision to bridg more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Adds New Flex Dining Menu Options * Amtrak Long Distance Sleeping Car guests can now enjoy an expanded Flex Dining menu with the introduction of new lunch options for an improved and more delicious onboard experience. The new menu items allow guests greater choice between these lighter meals or the existing, heartier entrees, doubling their options after previously having shared offerings more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Medical Leaders Observe Jungle Medicine Training at 25th Infantry Division * SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -Senior medical leaders from across the Army medical enterprise visited the 25th Infantry Division on Jan. 14, 2026, to observe how the division prepares its medical personnel to treat casualties in austere jungle combat environments during a jungle medicine distinguished visitor day. The visit inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Honors West Texas WWII Veteran J.L. Stevens on House Floor * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor to honor West Texas hero and World War II veteran J.L. Stevens of Big Spring, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true West Texas giant and  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ASA Materials Market Digest - January Edition Available Volatility continues to define the oil and fuel landscape, with markets unsettled by a combination of geopolitical uncertainty and extreme winter weather. A major late-January storm disrupted fuel consumption while also constraining petroleum production due to freezing temperatures and increased heating oil demand. At the  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule. Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Bexar County for Using Texans' Tax Dollars to Fund Lawyers Helping Violent Illegals Avoid Deportation * Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Bexar County, the Bexar County Commissioners Court, and multiple county officials for unlawfully allocating taxpayer dollars to fund the legal defense of individuals unlawfully present in the United States w more PR

WACO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Rises to National Top 10, No. 1 in Texas as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students For fourth straight year, Baylor earns elite designation among top U.S. universities with the most Fulbright recipients By Lori Fogleman, Media and Public Relations The Fulbright Program today recognized Baylor University as one of the nation's elite top 10 producers of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Billing Transparency in Spending Package Will Save Taxpayers Billions * Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2026 ) - " By requiring off-campus hospital outpatient departments to obtain a separate National Provider Identifier ( NPI ), Congress has taken another step forward to help lower health care costs, strengthen transparency, and ensure patients h more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom on Republicans losing challenge to new Congressional maps at U.S. Supreme Court Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court denying a challenge brought by California Republicans and supported by President Trump's Department of Justice: "Donald Trump said he was 'entitled more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Carter: House Republicans Act to Prevent Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to end the partial government shutdown and continue funding the federal government. "Keeping the government functioning is a basic responsibility of Congress," said Congressman John Carter. "House Republicans came together to do our job and provide certainty for fami more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Smith Introduce Bill to Mitigate Climate Risk in US Financial System * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act, legislation to improve the ability of federal regulators to understand and mitigate risks from climate change within our financial system. Climate change is increasing the freque more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * CDF to Congress: No More Funding for DHS Brutality 'All children deserve to grow up in safe communities': CDF demands Congress stop funding for family-disrupting tactics. * Following Congress' decision on Tuesday to provide a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the national child advocacy organization Children's Defense Fund (CDF) calls on lawmak more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer and Rep. Gill Applaud House Action to Ensure Tax Relief for D.C. Residents Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation ensuring residents and businesses in the District of Columbia receive the full tax reform benefits provided under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA). H.J.Res. 142, introdu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: AVs Need Clear Rules of the Road Hearing Examines American Autonomous Vehicle Innovation * In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed that Congress must craft more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Strengthen American Cybersecurity Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of five bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported blood drives at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy, helping collect 1,581 units--enough to save nearly 5,000 lives worldwide. Operation Pulse Lift Goes Global, Saving U.S. Military Lives In January, U.S. Army officer cadets and U.S. Navy midshipmen, along with faculty and staff more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, Cal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board. The Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces the VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) has introduced the VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act, which would clarify that existing recoupment authorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) extend to former employees, closing a loophole that allows improper payments to go unrecovered solely because an employee has left the agency. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Reiterates Her Opposition to Any New Migrant Detention Facilities in El Paso * Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Department of Homeland (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons expressing her concerns over potential new immigration detention facilities in her district. The letter can more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises SAVE America Act, Calls for Senate Vote * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted the SAVE America Act, which he recently introduced alongside Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Chip Roy (TX-21), which would require individuals to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote as well as photo identification before voting in a federal election,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Applaud Confirmation of Nicholas Ganjei for U.S. District Court in Houston * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nomination of Nicholas Ganjei to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division: "Texas deserves highly qualified individuals who w more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 4 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Could these two genes make T cells unstoppable? * * Highlights * Scientists discovered key genetic factors that determine whether a T cell acts as a powerful disease fighter or enters an ineffective, exhausted state. * Turning off two transcription factors allowed exhausted T cells to regain their ability to kill tumors. * The findings could help scientists engineer mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Applauds Introduction of Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act * The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, today expressed strong support for the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act by Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23), l more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Votes to End Shutdown, Secure Funding for South Texas * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. "My vote today brings home wins for South Texas while rejecting the chaos of a shutdown. I am proud to invest over $13 million for transporta more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Dems Dominating in Big States Translates to Forthcoming MAGA Meltdown * CNN: "Chance of a Dem landslide in 2026 is increasing" Democrats are up BIG on the generic ballot compared to the 2024 presidential election results across three major states on the House battlefield, CNN reports. In New York: Harris +13 (2024 President) - D+27 (2026 House polling) In California: Harris  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter to Travel to Texas, Conduct Oversight for Detained Oregon Child and Family * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), announced her intention to visit the Dilley, Texas detention facility on Friday to ensure that the Crespo-Gonzalez family has access to medical care and due process. The Crespo-Gonzalez family (link is external) was detained earlier this month while t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chairman Luttrell Holds Legislative Hearing on Proposed Bills to Improve VA Benefits Delivery Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Aff more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * DOD Financial Management: Air Force Needs to Properly Account for All General Equipment That Contractors Hold * Fast Facts The Department of Defense has been unable to accurately account for government property in its contractors' possession. Some of the $118.4 billion in general equipment the Air Force reported in FY 2024 was held by contractors. We traced a sample of these items held more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2: Companies Cancelled $34.8B, 38K Jobs for Clean Energy Projects in 2025, Outpacing New Investments 3-to-1 $5.1 billion, 8,000 jobs lost in December caps turbulent year for clean energy * Businesses abandoned $5.1 billion in large-scale factories and clean energy projects in December, capping a turbulent year for the sector that saw nearly $35 billion in investments disappea more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 5 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Online Programs Ranked Among the Best in Texas and the Nation East Texas A&M University continues its reputation as a leader in online education, earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report. In the 2026 rankings of online programs, East Texas A&M stood out across multiple disciplines--proof that students don't have to c more PR

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC and UTEP sign Educational Partnership Agreement By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have entered into a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) designed to strengthen education, research and workforce development across critica more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 4-10 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four ranked programs: No. 17 Duke-No. 6 Louisville (7 p.m.), No. 5 LSU-No. 4 Texas (9 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols and No. 3 South  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Explore the role of advanced computing and AI in the energy sector Feb. 24-26 * Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are becoming transformative tools in energy research and operations. Rice University's Ken Kennedy Institute will host the 19th annual Energy HPC & AI Conference Feb. 24-26 at the BioScience Research Collaborative, providing a forum for over 500 leaders and experts from indus more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is amending standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums for various airports across the U.S. These updates are part of a routine effort to maintain the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. Changes to these procedures are required when the agency adopts revised criteria or when physical changes occur in the airspace, such as the addition of obstacles or the commi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * 55 People Arrested in Glynn County Operation FBI Atlanta special agents, working with law enforcement partners from across Georgia and in other states, captured 55 of 56 people indicted in a large drug trafficking case based in Glynn County and St. Simons Island. All suspects are charged with variations of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Some also face firearms charges. More than 150 special  more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood * Former Christendom College Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude heroically sacrificed his life to save his son, Josie, in 2008 -an act that has continued to inspire people across the globe. Now, his cause for sainthood is being investigated, bringing his incredible story of love, of sacrifice, and of "doing the right thing more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * From sea to space: Turning the tide on microplastic pollution * What do microplastics, water color, and satellites have in common? Dr. Karl Kaiser, professor of marine and coastal environmental science in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston is exploring an innovative idea: using satellites to spot microplastics in the ocean. How? By studying how tiny pl more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $17 Million TMVRLF Loan To The City Of Del Rio * Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) today announced a $17 million loan from the Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund (TMVRLF) to the city of Del Rio. The funds will be used to rehabilitate the San Felipe East Springs Containment Wall and expand and modernize the City of Del Rio's Wate more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Paloma Ahmadi to Texas Southern University Board Of Regents * Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paloma Ahmadi to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents. Paloma Ahmadi resides in Shavano Park, Tx. She is the general counsel of Athena and an advisor to WorkWhile. Previously, Ahmadi held senior legal positions at Brex Inc., Haynes and Boone LLP, and Major League Baseball. She more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Continues Support for Safety at Alabama's Summer Camps * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday continued her support to ensure safety at Alabama's summer camps. Rep. David Faulkner officially filed House Bill 381, which aims to comprehensively improve camp safety throughout Alabama by establishing plans that address a range of situations in which campers and staff may be enda more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Here's What Ohioans Should Know As Vivek 'Medicare Was a Mistake' Ramaswamy Officially Files to Run for Governor * Columbus, Ohio - Yesterday afternoon, billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy officially filed to appear on the ballot in the 2026 gubernatorial election. Here's what Ohioans need to know: * Ramaswamy called Ohioans lazy and mediocre in a bizarre social media rant that he still hasn't apologized for more more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025 Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)' latest quarterly report. This is down from 77% in the third quarter. Five percent of metro areas (12 out of 230) recorded double-digit price gains, up slightly from 4% las more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 5 -- Honda Motor, a manufacturer of automobiles, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Honda Co-developing Automobile SoC with U.S.-based Mythic to Accelerate Research to Enhance AI Computing Performance and Energy Efficiency Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced plans to co-develop system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), with Mythic, a Texas, U.S.-based technology company. Honda has invested in Mythic, which has original more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-414) on the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (H.R. 4054). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 4054 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation by creating a new marketplace for accreditation by giving states the flexibility to designate industry-specific accreditors, providing an on-ramp for capab more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session- more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-422) on the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a commonsense standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists in order to provide clarity and consistency in this area of more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 4312, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, is to establish a national framework that provides stability and consistency in co more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-407) on the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act (H.R. 4638). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Dec. 12, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4638, the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 or the BOWOW Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), would create a ground of inadmissibility and a ground of deportability for a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-404) on the 504 Program Risk Oversight Act (H.R. 5788). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 12, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On October 17, 2025, Representative Tran, along with Representative Patronis, introduced H.R. 57 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-403) on the AI for Main Street Act (H.R. 5764). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 12, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On October 17, 2025, Representative Alford, along with Representative Scholten, introduced H.R. 5764, th more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-405) on the Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act (H.R. 5784). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 12, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On October 17, 2025, Representative Scholten, along with Re more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-412) on the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act (H.R. 5778). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On October 17, 2025, Representative McIver, along with Representative Bresnahan and Ranking Member Velazquez, introduced H.R. 5778, the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act. H.R. 5778 improves  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-406) on the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 12, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On October 14, 2025, Chairman Williams, along with Representative Simon, introduced H.R. 5763, the Main S more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-402) on the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act (H.R. 3496). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 12, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On May 19, 2025, Delegate King-Hinds, introduced H.R. 3496, Northern Mariana more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Assessing U.S. Leadership in Quantum Science and Technology": * * * Thank you for joining us for today's hearing, "Assessing U.S. Leadership in Quantum Science and Technology." I would like to thank our esteemed panel of witnesses for being here this morning and for their continued service to the federal more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Improving blood flow to the brain in arteries with plaque did not improve cognitive skills * Research Highlights: * Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medications and lifestyle changes. * The results are from a substudy of the CR more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Infusion of clot-buster medication after clot removal may improve stroke recovery * Research Highlights: * Even after a blood clot is removed from a large artery in the brain via a minimally invasive procedure to treat a clot-caused stroke, delivering the clot-busting medication alteplase to the area may improve stroke recovery, according to a trial conducted at stroke ce more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * Interstate medical licensure compact bill headed to governor's desk - Gov. Lujan Grisham intends to sign bill designed to improve health care access in New Mexico * SANTA FE - A bill that will improve access to health care in New Mexico by allowing the state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact won unanimous House approval on Tuesday and is now headed to the governo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Remarks at Spotlight Forum on Use of Force by ICE * WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) gave the following remarks at a spotlight forum on the use of force by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The forum included opening statements by Brent and Luke Granger, the brothers of Renee Good, as well as testimony from Aliya Raham, a U more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * MALDEF SEEKS SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF VOTING RIGHTS DECISIONS IN TEXAS AND ARKANSAS LOS ANGELES- A Latino civil rights group is seeking Supreme Court review in two separate cases challenging voting rights restrictions in Texas and Arkansas under a section of the federal Voting Rights Act, according to petitions filed with the court last week. MALDEF (Mexican Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize and Streamline Federal Procurement and Operations Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced nine bills--all with bipartisan support--to modernize federal technology, streamline procurement, prevent national more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * East Boston History Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award EAST BOSTON - Elizabeth Metts, a history teacher at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston, was surprised today with a prestigious Milken Educator Award recognizing the significant contribution she has made to her school community. Ms. Metts is a ninth-grade his more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC planners, 410th Contracting Support Brigade demonstrate new command relationship, synchronize support to the Army Western Hemisphere Command * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Leaders and staff of the Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston and the 410th Contracting Brigade held a tabletop exercise on Jan. 22, 2026, to discuss the transi more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC, ACC collaborate on innovative contracting solutions RALEIGH-DURHAM, North Carolina - Leaders from the 419th Contracting Support Brigade, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, attended a leader professional development session Jan. 21, 2026, hosted by the Army Research Laboratory, focused on expanding the use of innovative contracting tools to meet more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Center for Legal Services Receives $150K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi to Support Housing Stability and Legal Aid * HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI, February 4, 2026-Mississippi families will have a better chance to keep their homes and land thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Da more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * New Gooden Bill Cuts Taxes for Public-Sector Retirees * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the No Tax on Restored Benefits Act, legislation to ensure public-sector retirees are not subject to an unexpected tax burden on benefits restored by the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Following the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation * Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NMFDC exceeds Tactical Combat Casualty Care training goals, enhancing joint force medical readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS - Navy Medicine is bolstering the operational readiness of the joint force by accelerating the implementation of Tactical Combat Casualty Care across the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, ensuring warfighters have the c more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni * Media Contact: Will Carr | OSU Alumni Association | 405-744-5370 | wgcarr@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will induct four renowned alumni into the OSU Hall of Fame. Roger Cagle, Rick Muncrief, John W. Smith and Dr. James B. Wise will receive the award on Friday, Feb. 13, at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 5 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * OSU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Alumni The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will induct four renowned alumni into the OSU Hall of Fame. * * * Roger Cagle, Rick Muncrief, John W. Smith and Dr. James B. Wise will receive the award on Friday, Feb. 13, at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Recognizing alumni and fo more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 3 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates * Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found. This means practitioners may be able to consider treatments centred around executive functioning (such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Habit-Reversal T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of America's Telecommunications Network * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced legislation to strengthen the cybersecurity of America's telecommunications networks, protect communities from the growing threat of cyberattacks, and encourage innovation in artificial intelligence.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Sheriffs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the President of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, Brooks County Sheriff Benny Martinez, and the President of the National Sheriffs' Association, Sheriff Chris West, to discuss expanding law enforcement access to emerging technologies more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Arrington's Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill Into Law * Washington, D.C. - President Trump has signed into law H.R. 7148, a legislative package that includes House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington's (TX-19) groundbreaking cancer detection legislation, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. This landmark new law represents a m more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * President Trump to Sign SPEAK Act into Law, Representing a GREAT WIN for Millions of Latinos * The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's center-right Latino organization, and Americans for Prosperity released a statement ahead of President Donald Trump's anticipated signing of the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act into law. This legislation would not have been possi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Recognizing employee excellence that carries 'the legacy of military medicine' * Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Defense Health Agency acting deputy director, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel Cruz, DHA senior enlisted leader for the assistant director for health care administration, hosted an employee recognition ceremony at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 20. "Today's awardees have done a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * Record-Setting Leadership Conference Sets the Stage for NBAA's Dynamic 2026 Event Lineup * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org San Antonio, TX, Feb. 4, 2026 - A powerful gathering of business aviation leaders came together to be energized and inspired by exceptional speakers, innovative ideas and dynamic networking that moved the industry for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions Trump Market Manipulation After Tariff Pause and DJT Stock Surge * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council." You can access and listen to Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Appropriations Bills * Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and ranking member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after Congress passed the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills to fund the federal government. The package fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hunt that secures $15 million for TX-38 with the passage of the 2026 DHS Appropriations Bill * February 4th, 2026 Contact: Matthew Topolski, Communications Director Email: matthew.topolski@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. -Congressman Wesley Hunt is happy to announce that with the passage of the 2026 DHS Appropriations bill, he secured $15 million for Texas District 38. Congressman Hunt se more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces the Homeland Threat Response Act Ahead of Super Bowl * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Homeland Threat Response Act to close a longstanding gap in federal law that creates bureaucratic and legal obstacles for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel when assisting state and local law enforcement in response to critical threat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber's Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act Clears House Energy & Commerce Energy Subcommittee, Moves One Step Closer to House Floor Consideration * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) delivered remarks as the Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee and now heads to the full House Energy and Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Weber and Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act to Protect America's Energy Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), legislation to protect America's pipelines by placing the Department of Energy as the lead agency on cybersecuri more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice introduces new graduate certificate in global health technologies * Rice University is expanding its commitment to health innovation with the launch of a new graduate certificate in global health technologies, now open to all Rice graduate students regardless of discipline. Offered through the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, the graduate-level certificate is designed to equip students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem, Texas National Guard, and Border Patrol Leadership Mark Major Border Security Gains * Thanks to Joe Biden's dangerous open border policies, millions of illegal aliens flooded the United States -but under President Trump, America now has the most secure border in U.S. history WASHINGTON -On February 3, 2026, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Feb. 3, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on securing critical water resources for south Texas agriculture: * * * On January 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Onder: It's Time to Pass the ROTOR Act New op-ed urges House passage of bipartisan bill making aviation safer * Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) published an op-ed in RealClearPolicy today calling for swift House passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversigh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 4, 2026, at a nominations hearing for the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and four district judges: * * * Good morning. I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Our panel features Robert Cekada, nominated to be Director of the ATF, and four district court nominees: Andrew Davis to the Western District of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Senate Republicans to Work with Democrats on Serious Reforms to Rein in ICE and CBP * Murray: "We cannot fund DHS if we do not rein in DHS." WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic Leadership press conference re more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA, Angelina College launch Jacks Jumpstart to help transfer students The latest partnership between Stephen F. Austin State University and Angelina College has created Jacks Jumpstart, an alternative admissions program for first-semester freshmen at AC who narrowly miss meeting SFA admissions requirements when they initially apply but are working toward transferring to the university. Official more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Shreveport Area Restaurants to Pay $34,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Settles federal lawsuit charging that restaurants subjected female cashier to a hostile work environment and retaliated against her when she complained MINDEN, La. - Minden Seafood, LLC, and Dorcheat Seafood, LLC, operators of restaurants Minden Seafood and Dorcheat Seafood and Grill, will pay a former empl more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens acquires Canopus AI to bring AI-based metrology to semiconductor manufacturing * Acquisition extends Siemens' comprehensive EDA software portfolio with computational metrology and inspection to help chipmakers solve critical technical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. * Siemens today announced the acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovator in computat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Juan Sanchez, federal co-chair at the Southwest Border Regional Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * Good morning, Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Stanton, and distinguished more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * SST Committee Passes the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, Strengthening America's Space Leadership Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed H.R. 7273, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, during a full committee markup. This important legislation, led by Chairman Brian Babin and Ranking Member Zoe Lof more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Texas GulfLink Receiving Deepwater Port License * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced they awarded Texas GulfLink its deepwater port license under expedited permitting. The announcement happened the same day that a gas pipeline associated with the Delfin LNG deepwater port exploded, highlighting the real-world risks of massive fossil fuel projects being more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Step inside the wild romance of "Wuthering Heights" * West Yorkshire's Bronte Country is having its moment - rapidly becoming one of the UK's hottest romantic destinations. As anticipation builds for Emerald Fennell's new film "Wuthering Heights", only in cinemas 13th February in time for Valentine's Day, Airbnb data shows the film is putting West Yorkshire on the m more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Opens Applications For Texas Education Freedom Accounts * Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the TEFA program gives parents greater freedom and flexibility in choosing the best educational environment for their c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * The Kennedy Center Belongs to the American People. Trump Thinks It Belongs to Him. * Op-Ed published on MSNOW President Donald Trump's decision to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for "an approximately two year period of time" -which he announced via Truth Social on Sunday -underscores the profound damage he's doing to this iconic institution. Setting aside the sheer fin more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The science behind the storms * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On their first day of a six-week campaign that began in May, hail researchers from Penn State followed expert forecasts that took them to the plains in central Texas, south of San Angelo. They parked their instrumented, armored Chevy Tahoe near a U.S. highway, set up an array of instruments and retreated to the vehicle for safety as the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Transforming Aviation: FAA Planning Efforts Should Address How Drones Will Communicate with and Avoid Other Aircraft * Fast Facts Commercial drones are flying further distances, including for package delivery and public safety operations. But existing technologies don't allow for two-way communication between drones and other aircraft, which could help avoid potential collisions. The F more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unleashes American Energy, Awards Texas GulfLink First U.S. Deepwater Port License * Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port will generate high paying jobs, support domestic energy production, and bolster U.S. national security WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Texas GulfLink, LLC received a lice more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Tune into Season Five of The Black Effect Podcast Network's Historical Podcast with a Comic Twist, "I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either" Hosted by B Daht, each episode delivers education with entertainment--context without condescension and receipts without lectures throughout the month of February Listen Now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-i-didnt-know-maybe-you-di-107874430) *  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Ganjei announces record-breaking year for border security, cartel dismantling, and espionage disruption * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas marked major milestones in the pursuit of justice and fulfilled its duties with substantial results in safeguarding the district with important actions in the recent year, announced U.S. Attorney Nicho more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * Meichen Wang Selected as a 2026 NIH Office of Disease Prevention Early-Stage Investigator Lecture Award Winner Meichen Wang, assistant professor of environmental health sciences in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) as one of three winners of the 2026 ODP Early Stage Investigator Lecture more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Researcher Helps Unlock Rare Antarctic Glacier Record Ancient Antarctic Ice Loss Offers Clues to Future Sea-Level Rise Key Takeaways * Ancient sediment records collected by a University of Houston researcher show that the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers repeatedly retreated during past warm periods, including sudden collapses after long phases of slow retreat. * The finding more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Molecular Nature of 'Sleeping' Pain Neurons Becomes Clearer By Stephen Fontenot Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and their international colleagues have determined the molecular signature of human sleeping -- or silent -- nociceptors: sensory neurons that are unresponsive to touch or pressure yet are key culprits in neuropathic pain. The findings suggest a potential more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio researchers lead American Heart Association scientific statement on early recognition, intervention for post-stroke spasticity For many stroke survivors, recovery is derailed by painful muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms that limit movement, independence and quality of life. Often viewed as an unavoidable consequence of stroke, this condition - known as  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Startup To Recover Rare Earth Minerals From Industrial and e-Waste, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain Backed by an investment from UT's Discovery to Impact Seed Fund, the startup will use a reusable, 3D-printed filtration platform to recover high-purity minerals from mine tailings, industrial byproducts, and electronic waste. * Supra Elemental Recovery Inc. (Supra), a startup that spun out of engineering more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large.  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners * EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB faculty honored with top tropical medicine awards * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is demonstrating its global leadership in infectious disease research as three of its faculty members received top honors at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, one of the world's most influential scientific gatherings dedicated to reducin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Warnock, Warren, Senate Democrats Urge Vought to Rescind CFPB's Proposal to Gut Civil Rights Protections in Lending "This proposal would gut longstanding civil rights protections, widen the wealth gap, and increase housing, credit card, car loan, and other borrowing costs by undermining ECOA's core pur more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * What Pennsylvania Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget that Builds on Three Years of Progress, Cuts Costs, Creates Opportunity, Strengthens Public Safety, and Funds Education Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense plan that builds on three years of historic progress, tackles pressi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: "Americans Deserve to Be Safe and Secure in Their Communities" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) stood with House and Senate Democratic Leadership to demand real change and accountability from the Department of Homeland Security. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "I am so proud to stand here with my colleagues, united as Democrats, united wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Whitehouse Highlights Urgent Cyber Threats to U.S. Water Systems Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Identifying and Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges to Pro more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Why misunderstood hand signals put cyclists at risk * As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide. While crashes are often attributed to speeding, distracted driving or inadequate infrastructure, new research from Rice University suggests another factor may quietly increase ris more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy agree to deliver generation solutions and enable large load across Xcel Energy's service territories Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) to accelerate the delivery of generation resources to serve large load customers, including data centers. This MOU represents an expansion of a long more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Zero Homes Selects Colorado for Expansion * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Zero Homes, which helps homeowners navigate home electrification, has selected Colorado for expansion. The company will expand in the Metro Denver area and expects to create at least  more PR