RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * $4.5M in new grants propels VCU researcher's projects for blind and visually impaired individuals In the College of Engineering, Dianne Pawluk is working to make visual diagrams more accessible and computer programming more inclusive. By David Pulgar With two new federal grants totaling $4.5 million, Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Dianne Pawluk is continuing to pioneer advances for b more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100 Beginning with the very first Super Bowl in 1967, NBC Sports has been a key player in transforming football's greatest championship into one of the most-watched live events in sports. Over its run of 20 Super Bowls and counting, NBC has delivered unforgettable moments and historic upsets, amplifying the game through broadcast more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees * WASHINGTON - February 4, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Miami, Florida, has been re-elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Arizona House Democrats Respond to Secretary Noem's Visit to Nogales * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03, Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), released the following statements in response to Secretary Noem's press conference in Nogales, Arizona: Representative Ansari: "I'm the proud daughter of immigrants - my parents fled Iran and a co more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * House Republicans Advance Energy Affordability Package to Lower Costs for Arizona Families Arizona House Republicans on the House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee on Tuesday advanced a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at lowering gas prices and protecting ratepayers to ensuring an affordable cost of living for families across the state. The bills, heard an more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Arizona Corporation Commission Orders $1,398,900 in Restitution for Defrauded Crypto Investors The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered Lisa Anne Boisselle ("Boisselle") and LABI Investments LLC doing business in Arizona, as Wealthwise, to pay $1,398,900 in restitution and $75,000 administrative penalties for committing securities fraud. Boisselle was President, Owner, an more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Arizona Corporation Commission Orders Revocation and $281,000 in Restitution Against Licensed Investment Advisor Who Borrowed Money from a Client The Arizona Corporation Commission has ordered Kevin Ray Goodwin ("Goodwin") and Overwatch Management Group LLC ("Overwatch") to pay $281,000 in restitution and $28,000 in administrative penalties for violations of the Securities A more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) stand more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 5 -- The Bosch Group, a supplier of technology and services, issued the following news release: * * * Bosch Home Comfort Group: Stable in a difficult market environment * Position maintained in a difficult market environment: preliminary sales of 4.4 billion euros for 2025, stable at the previous year's level (excluding the newly acquired units). * Growth in sub-segments in Europe: significant market share gains for heat pumps and air conditioning. * Sales network e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani's Statement on House Passage of Five Appropriations Bills, Advancing Responsible Governance and Arizona Priorities * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani released the following statement after voting in favor of Concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 which passed the House with bipartisan support with a vote of 217-214. "Passing more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Student Database is the Secret Weapon for Federal Chip Oversight * A team of students from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy (opens in new window) helped the U.S. Government Accountability Office (opens in new window) (GAO) build the first known comprehensive inventory of state and local semiconductor incentives in the post-CHIPS and Science Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Davis-Led VETS Opportunity Act Passes House to Expand Job Training for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted to pass H.R. 1458, the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, a bill to extend educational benefits in the post-9/11 GI Bill to include both in-person and partially online (or hybrid) versions of skilled trade training program more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Navigating Institutional Change Through Collaboration and Use of Management Tools * CHICAGO-Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Navigating Institutional Change Through Collaboration and Use of Management Tools" on April 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Over the past two years, the Collection Services department of our library faced nu more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Education Chairs Condemn Coordinated Teacher Sick-Outs That Closed Schools and Disrupted Learning Across Arizona House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress and Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius today condemned a coordinated wave of teacher sick-outs that forced the closure of dozens of public school district campuses last week, disrupting instruction for thousan more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Emory to Speak at the ABA's 2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar * Taft attorney Jena Emory will speak as a panelist at the 2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar hosted by the American Bar Association in Tucson, Arizona. Emory will join fellow practitioners to discuss current developments and emerging issues in insurance coverage litigation. She more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 NCAA season, Feb. 13 - May 3 * * Regular-season schedule features seven games between preseason top 10 ranked teams * Big 12, MAAC conference championships on ESPNU; ACC title game on ACC Network ESPN will present more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 season across E more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Know Your Rights Website to Inform Arizonans of Constitutional Rights * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a new website, knowyourrights.az.gov, to inform Arizonans of their constitutional rights when engaging with federal law enforcement or in peaceful protests. The website, available in English and Spanish, includes information for Arizonans if t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Grijalva, Arizona House Democrats Respond to Secretary Noem's Visit to Nogales Today, Representative Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statements in response to Secretary Noem's press conference in Nogales, Arizona: Representative Grijalva: "Secretary Noem's visit to Nogales is a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Historic 9th Straight Month of Zero Releases at the Border * January numbers 93% below historic average, marking a decline for four straight months WASHINGTON -Today in Nogales, Arizona, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that one year into the Trump administration, DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are continuing to set new records for b more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Historic 9th straight month of zero releases at the border * January numbers 93% below historic average, marking a decline for four straight months Nogales, Arizona -Today in Nogales, Arizona, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that one year into Trump administration, that DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are continuing more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: McCain Institute's Pedro Pizano and Sarah Moriarty Op-Ed in the Washington Post: "The U.S. finally has a tool to deter hostage-taking" In a new op-ed published by The Washington Post, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative (FPPI) Director Pedro Pizano and FPPI Honorary Board Member Sarah Moriarty detail the United States' new authority to punish regimes that wrongly detain A more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Legislation to Advance Small Modular Reactors in Rural Arizona Passes House Committee The House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 2795, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Michael Carbone to support the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in Arizona while preserving public input and federal safety oversight. HB 2795 l more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute Announces 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship Cohort The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) is proud to announce the 2026 class of its National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship (NSCT), the sixth cohort since the program's inception in 2019. Designed by former Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center Nicholas Rasmussen and execut more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Funding Deal Ends Partial Shutdown, Restores Operations for Uniformed Services By Terry Waters Congress approved a funding package restoring operations for agencies affected by a partial government shutdown earlier this week, with the president signing the $1.2 trillion measure into law Feb. 3. The shutdown began after the most recent funding extension expired Jan. 30 wi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * National Coaches of the Year Measure Success in Multiple Ways By Karissa L. Niehoff Last month, the NFHS recognized 24 individuals as National Coaches of the Year. As one might expect, the accomplishments of these high school coaches are extraordinary, as noted in the press release (https://nfhs.org/stories/2024-25-national-coaches-of-the-year-sele more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Nguyen Bill Mandating Electronic Monitoring for Homeless Sex Offenders Clears Judiciary Committee Legislation sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Quang Nguyen to strengthen monitoring of registered sex offenders was approved today by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 2413 requires courts to place any registered sex offender who does not have a permanent addre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12953) on Feb. 3, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray. Here are excerpts: * * * The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation The federal government divided up tribal lands in the Southwest during the 19th and 20th centuries, triggering long-standing land disputes between the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe (both federally recognized Tribes). In 186 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Bipartisan Bill to Support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Advances in Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced his bipartisan legislation to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities. The bill pas more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bills to Bolster California's Water Supply, Drought Resilience * MORE WATER Act and GROW SMART Act would fund water recycling projects, water conveyance, habitat restoration, and innovative water-saving projects WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced a pair of bills to help address growi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Package, Includes Ciscomani Medicaid Access Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani is welcoming the passage of legislation he introduced last year which removes certain limitations for disabled, working individuals who want to take part in the Medicaid buy-in program. The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act (H.R. 1598), passed on the House floor on Fe 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

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. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Senator Kelly Following Federal Court Hearing * Today, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after today's federal court hearing on his case against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: "Today was a day in court not just for my Constitutional rights, but for millions of retired veterans and all Americans. There is nothing more fundamental to  more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Text message campaign aims to fight HPV-associated cancers in Arizona * Could a simple text message help prevent a cancer diagnosis? Naomi Lee hopes so. With $435,000 in funding from Merck & Co., Lee, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at NAU, is developing a text message campaign that will raise awareness of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among historicall more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New JAMA research letter identifies increase in Emergency Medical Services calls related to extreme heat among vulnerable populations Emergency medical services (EMS) activations increased substantially across the United States between 2019 and 2024. In a new Research Letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers examined how heat-related EMS a more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking the 'black box' of Grand Canyon's water supply * Every year at Grand Canyon National Park, millions of visitors from all over the world stop at one of a dozen water spigots. Most people are on a rim, seeing the canyon's majesty for the first time, when they step off the trail to refill a water bottle. Others are deep in the belly of the canyon, sweaty and tired, facing a hike up in punishing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- America First Legal Defeats Maricopa County's Attempt to Hijack County Recorder's Legal Representation, Clearing the Way for Arizona Election Integrity Lawsuit to Proceed * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, America First Legal (AFL) announced a major victory in its ongoing litigation in Arizona against the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors after a judge more PR