WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Announces Over $5 Million Recovered for West Virginians * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore is proud to announce that his office has officially recovered more than $5 million from the federal government for West Virginians since taking office on January 3, 2025. This milestone reflects the dedicated work of Congressman Moore and his district staff in cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces 2025 Financial Results, Affirms 2026 Guidance and Provides Long-Term Financial Outlook Focused on Delivering Value to Customers, Communities and Investors Reports 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.77 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $2.55 per share, at the top end of the increased and revised guidance range Affirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share,  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Appoints Betsy Kelly to House of Delegates 9th District * Charleston, WV - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Betsy Kelly to serve in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 9th District. "Betsy Kelly brings to this role the values that define so many West Virginians - faith, family, hard work, and a deep connection to th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Hellbenders * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force the agency to set a binding date to enact federal protections for hellbender salamanders under the Endangered Species Act. The agency was required to finalize protections for Eastern hellbenders in December 202 more PR

MOORESVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- Lowe's Companies, a chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training As American infrastructure investments and housing needs continue to rise, the Lowe's Foundation today committed more than $10 million in Gable Grants to help prepare the next generation of trades professionals. The funding more PR

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Feb. 18 -- Bayer, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Monsanto announces Roundup(TM) class settlement agreement to resolve current and future claims Class settlement and the U.S. Supreme Court case are independently necessary and mutually reinforcing elements in multi-pronged strategy to significantly contain the litigation / Funding of the class totals up to 7.25 billion U.S. dollars; Monsanto will make de more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Feb. 18 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital launches advanced pediatric endoscopy program and pancreas center Center brings advanced, minimally invasive pancreatic and GI care to children across the Southeast. * The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital has officially launched the MUSC Advanced Pediatric Endoscopy Program and Pancreas Center. The program expands access to spe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Tours Congressionally Directed Spending Projects in Wheeling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Wheeling, W.Va. focused on recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Crittenton Services, a behavioral h more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Pritzker Budget Facts: Illinois' Worst in Nation Fiscal Reality * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL - As Democrats' favorite governor, J.B. Pritzker, prepares to deliver his eighth State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) wants to set the record straight on the governor's worst-in-the-nation fiscal track record. Throughout his time in of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * NEW REPORT: As Open Enrollment Ends, GOP Price Hike Pain Begins for Working Families Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report highlighting declining Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment following Trump and Republicans' decision to take away the ACA tax credits that nearly 22 million hard-working Americans across the country relied on to afford health care. Today marks the final day to e more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert discusses the musical traditions showcased in 'Sinners' Ryan Cooglar's horror film "Sinners," a box office sensation in 2025, has received 16 Academy Award nominations, the most for any movie in cinema history. Cooglar's complex yet crowd-pleasing original creation has been celebrated not just for its suspense, but for its showcasing of 1930s-era Mississippi Delta blues. "'Sinners' provides an exceptional  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Trial Judges' Gatekeeping Role in the Fourth Circuit * "Allowing junk science in the guise of expert testimony to reach juries undermines the integrity of our federal justice system." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) t more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Secures $2.583 Million in Congressionally Directed Funding * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) will receive $2.583 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds from the United States Department of Education through the office of United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). The funding will support critical improvements to heating, ventila more PR