WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating historic hotels, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List. This selection of 25 authentic historic destinations celebrates the places where more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension adds six new county agents across Texas * The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled six new county agent positions across the state. They will serve as the agency's primary connection to people in their local communities, providing hands-on education and science-based programs. The grassroots structu more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Alvernia University issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * New doctoral program prepares educational leaders for applied, innovative change; first cohort begins fall 2026 Alvernia University expands its doctoral portfolio with the launch of an online Ed.D. in Transformative Education, designed for educational leaders across PreK-12 systems, higher education institutions, intermediate units, nonprofit organizations and the broader educational indust more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Association Announces 2026 National Award Winners * 15 nurses will be honored in Washington D.C. for their unwavering commitment, exemplary practice, and notable achievements SILVER SPRING, MD - Today the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 ANA National Awards, which recognize outstanding nurses and n more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Demonstrate Its Commitment to Rigorously Test Public Safety Interventions * In the fourth quarter of 2025, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 15 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice rese more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces 9 Arrests for Sexual Solicitation Following Hot Springs Operation * Griffin: 'Make no mistake, this is despicable behavior, and it perpetuates human trafficking' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after investigators in his office arrested nine men and charged them with sexual solicitation: "Earlier this more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Appoints Damon Singleton to Serve on Arkansas Ethics Commission * Griffin: 'Damon's military experience and legal acumen make him particularly qualified to serve the state on the Arkansas Ethics Commission' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the appointment of Little Rock attorney Damon Singleton to serve more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Barton Named Vice Chair of House Appropriations Committee * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he has been appointed vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee. "I'm honored to have been chosen for such an important role," Barton said. "I do my best to represent Berks and Schuylkill counties through the lens of fiscal responsibility, and I will con more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 2.8 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past two months, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area advanced 0.8 percent for the two months ending in January 2026, the U.S. Burea more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices up 0.3 percent over the month, 2.9 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area rose 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on January 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for January 2026 was 2.4 percent: "Dona more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Fetterman Bipartisan Bill to Create Network of AI-Enabled Automated Labs Clears Committee and Heads to Senate Floor * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statements after their National Programmable Cloud Lab Network (NPCLN) Act received overwhelming bipart more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Bus maintenance apprenticeship addresses industry need * Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology's Schneebeli Earth Science Center to observe a $600,000 investment in action. Fourteen apprentices are about a quarter of the way through the two-year Bus Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, administer more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Thompson Releases Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: "A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is a more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Climate Protection Rollbacks Threaten People and the Chesapeake Bay The Trump Administration today announced that it has completed its repeal of the landmark finding that greenhouse gases and climate change pose a threat to the public. The Obama Administration implemented the endangerment finding in 2009, which has supported regulations that protect the air we breathe, addr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Secures $1.25 Million for Two Lycoming County Infrastructure and Workforce Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced the award of $1.25 million in federal funding for two critical infrastructure and workforce development projects in Lycoming County. Funding for the projects was included, respectively, in the FY26 Interior and Environment and Transpo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Secures $4.2 Million for Two Luzerne County Community Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that he secured $4.2 million in federal funding to support two major community projects in Luzerne County. Funding for these projects was included in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Dallas School Distric more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Curtis Opera Theatre and Curtis New Music Ensemble Present Saariaho's Profound Opera-Oratorio La Passion de Simone Director Marcus Shields and conductor Marc Lowenstein lead a cohort of talented young singers and instrumentalists at Philadelphia Film Center's Mainstage Theater. * Curtis Opera Theatre continues its 2025-26 series with La Passion de Simone, joined by members of C more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release: * * * DAIRY FARM FAMILIES INVITED TO TRANSITION PLANNING WORKSHOP ON MARCH 24 IN UNION COUNTY, PA The Interactive Workshop Will Feature Family Roundtable Discussions with Outside Advisors * It's never too early or too late to start thinking about "passing the torch" andfinding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. Dairy farm families areinvited to a "Passing the  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition * Key Insights for Trustees & Senior Leadership Why This Matters Eds & Meds are anchor institutions and regional economic engines -yet many regions, including Philadelphia, are over-dependent on them leaving the economy more vulnerable to demographic, technological and policy changes. With converging headwinds across higher  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the TCPA Class Action Review - 2026 Duane Morris LLP has released the TCPA Class Action Review - 2026, the third edition of this publication. It analyzes the key rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2025 in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of laws more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Philadelphia Announces Arrest of Fugitive Alexis Flores FBI Philadelphia and our partners announce the arrest of Alexis Flores, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2000. "The passage of time does not diminish our resolve or perseverance in the pursuit of justice," said Wayne A. Jacobs, special agent in charge of FBI Philade more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Federal appropriations act includes ESC upgrade * Funding for a forest products training center at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center is included in the federal government's 2026 Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced Friday. The $250,000 grant will support building, site and equipment upgrades for the college's fores more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a consumer credit working paper by Jose Canals-Cerda in Feb. 2026 entitled "Model Risk Under CECL: A Consumer Finance Perspective." Here is the abstract: * * * We examine the challenges of economic forecasting and model misspecification errors confronted by financial institutions implementing the novel current expected credit loss (CECL) allowance methodology and its i more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Fiction writer E.G. Conde to address Lycoming College community as part of Environmental Justice Symposium The second speaker featured as part of Lycoming College's Environmental Justice Symposium will be creative writer-in-residence E.G. Conde, who will speak on Wednesday, March 4, at 4:30 p.m., in Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. Conde will read from his novella "Sordidez," an indi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. John Fetterman: It's like if progressives are angry, you're angry at a guy that flipped a red seat. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conversation. I'm Dasha Burns, Politico's White House Bureau Chief, and every week on this show, I invite one of the most compelling and sometimes unexpected power players in Wash more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands Healthcare Practice with Nicole Aiken-Shaban in Philadelphia * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Nicole Aiken-Shaban has joined the firm's Healthcare practice, Goodwin Health, as a partner in the firm's Philadelphia office. "Nicole is a highly regarded leader in the healthcare industry who is trusted by prominent healthcare companies and invest more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * Harriet Powers stamps to be issued Feb. 28 * What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate quiltmaker Harriet Powers (1837-1910) with four new stamps. Powers was a formerly enslaved woman who stitched works that are celebrated as masterpieces of American folk art and storytelling. The ceremony for the stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #HarrietPo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Unveils Pennsylvania's First-Ever Housing Action Plan After Governor Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, his Administration spent over a year developing a strategic plan to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. "I know this is an ambitious plan, but I think we've proven we can do big things in Pe more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Announces Election of 20 Attorneys to Partnership Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 20 attorneys to the firm's partnership. On Friday, February 13, 2026, the following attorneys were named partners: * Allison Allman * Ali Andrews * Jordan Byrne * Tyson Ehlinger * Sean Gallagher * Ryan Holm * Rony Kishinevsky * Cody Martinez * Nathan McCune * Taylor McDowell * Za more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Demand DOJ End Its Outrageous Secret Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files After Attorney General Bondi Was Caught With a "Burn Book" Revealing Covert Surveillance of Members' Epstein Files Searches, Democrats Demand Immediate Changes to File Review Process * Today, Rep. Jamie Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Michael Patrick King, Writer and Director of Sex and the City and Co-Creator of The Comeback, to be Honored at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner * "Michael Patrick King is an undeniable talent whose work has brought so much joy, laughter and heart to our community. Throughout his career, King has helped to expand our visibility, advance our representation and amplif more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats to President Trump: "It's Essential that the Gordie Howe International Bridge Open as Planned" Letter Comes After Trump Recently Threatened to Block the Opening of New US-Canada Border Crossing * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3), Kristen McDonald Riv more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 14 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act and Protect Children Online Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she has joined together with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country in urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate versio more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Master Plan for Big Elk Creek State Park Completed Following Collaborative Process with Community Task Force The master plan establishes a roadmap to improve access and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation and education while protecting the park's rural character and natural resources. Pennsylvania's 124 state parks and 2.2 million ac more PR

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * IT instructor earns best in track at international conference By Amy Gruzesky Penn State Scranton Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Fred Aebli's contribution to the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2025 Conference -- "How ChatGPT Turned My Final Exams Into AI-Powered Learning Labs" --- received a Best-in-Track designation in the Innovative and Effective  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Insurance Department Urges Pennsylvanians to Prioritize Heart Health, Preventive Services Covered by Health Insurance at No Cost As heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) urges Pennsylvanians this American Heart Month to prioritize heart health by taking advantage of preventive ser more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin What's Happening in Washington, D.C. Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight Giv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bill to Protect Waters from Plastic Pollution * February 13, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Hillary Scholten (MI-3) reintroduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, to address plastic pollution in our nation's waterways and along our coasts. This bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a rule that prohibits t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Levin Introduce Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), alongside U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49), introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to protect waterways in Michigan and across the country from harmful plastic pollution. "In West Michigan, we care deeply about protecting the rivers and lakes our com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Calls on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments Senator Ashley Moody, along with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 13 other Republican colleagues is sending a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate calling on the Department to investigate and pursue civil remedies to recover Obamacare subsidy p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian American Art Museum Debuts Monumental New Commission by Nick Cave "Nick Cave: Mammoth" Marks the Artist's First Solo Exhibition in Washington, D.C. * The Smithsonian American Art Museum debuts "Nick Cave: Mammoth," a monumental new body of work by internationally acclaimed artist Nick Cave today, Feb. 13. Commissioned by the museum, "Mammoth" marks Cave's first solo ex more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Research Informs Policy Debate on Expanding Juvenile Parole Eligibility in Connecticut * More than a decade after Miller v. Alabama, 2012, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional, Connecticut is once again examining how it sentences young people. Sukhmani Singh, assistant professor at the UConn School of Social Work, lead  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Leveraging AI to help stroke survivors recover speech abilities Doctoral student Shreya Parchure and her team evaluated the usefulness of an AI tool for personalizing speech therapy for patients with post-stroke aphasia. * During clinical rotations in a neurocritical care unit, Shreya Parchure's interactions with patients solidified her desire to advance research and care for those with po more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus College Recognized as Top Place to Work in Student Affairs * The ACPA - College Student Educators International (ACPA) and The EDU Ledger recently named Ursinus College to its 2026 list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (MPPWSA). Now in its 13th year, MPPWSA is a national recognition that celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive, and committed more PR

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * Lunchtime Lectures Offer Nuggets of Sustainability Information Every Wednesday at lunchtime, the University's Office of Sustainability (OoS) hosts informative programs that explore how WCU scholars, staff, and students explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and practice. Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars take place Wednesday more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * "Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal": President Trump Celebrates Industry Revival Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump welcomed lawmakers, industry leaders, and hardworking miners from across the country to the White House "Champion of Coal" event. There, he signed an Executive Order directing the Department of War to purchase coal power, celebrated the Tennessee Valley Authority's recommitment to coal, an more PR