ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Announces Partnership with Inspire Brands AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)welcomes Inspire Brands as its newest Club Blue Partner. Club Blue is the highest level of partnership in AAHOA's Industry Partner program. Only 11 of AAHOA's 300 Industry Partners fall into this esteemed group of industry product and service providers, and Inspire is the first restauran more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on House Passage of Portable Benefits Bill * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Atlanta House of Representatives passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-par more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Encourages HPU Students to Pursue Innovative Ideas * HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 2026 - Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, who serves as High Point University's Innovator in Residence, encouraged students to think differently than inventors who have come before them during his latest visit to HPU's campus on Feb. 13. Wozniak's visit came less than two months befo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A recent seven-figure commitment from the Andrea W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation will establish the College of the Liberal Arts Bunton-Waller Enrichment Fund, an endowment that will expand access to internships, research, study abroad and other career-defining experiences for Bun more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter tells DOT: Investigate Waymo's use of remote foreign drivers * Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging the Department to investigate the use of foreign-based Remote Assistance Operators (RAOs) by autonomous vehicle companies, particularly Waymo, operating on public roads in the United States. This letter c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 18 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Castellow Strikes Out 13 in Shutout, Earns NAIA Pitcher of the Week Junior left-hander Peyton Castellow (Georgia Gwinnett) collected the NAIA Pitcher of the Week award after a 13-strikeout, three-hit performance on the mound last week. Behind 13 strikeouts and just three hits allowed across seven shutout innings, Castellow powered the team to a 4- more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA To Testify Against Georgia Age Verification Bill, Warning of Privacy Risks and Constitutional Concerns * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the Georgia Senate Children and Families Committee in opposition to SB 467, cautioning that the proposal's sweeping age verification requirements c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Announces March Community Office Hours * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia's 12th District during the month of March. During these events, members of Congressman Allen's staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson * COLUMBUS, Ga. - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passing of civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson: "My wife, Vivian, and I were deeply saddened to learn that our friend of longstanding, Reverend Jesse Jackson, had passed. "Through his life's work as an iconic activist more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. * ATLANTA - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "We mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. -a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and a fearless voice for marginalized com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Simon and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Support Affordable and Accessible Transit and Housing Development * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act. This bill would make permanent and expand the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plann more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Honduran Nationals Illegally in the United States Indicted on Alien Smuggling and Fraud Charges Related to the Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Alien Child Defendants Allegedly Targeted Child Online, Lured Her to United States and Filed Fraudulent Sponsorship Application to Gain Custody * An indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charging two Honduran nation 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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Investigates Roblox for Reports of Child Exploitation Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has launched an investigation into Roblox, an online gaming and chat platform used by millions of children and teens, to determine whether the company is violating state consumer protection laws and putting kids at risk. This investigation follows repeated reports of child abuse and sexual expl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Jones Invites Schools to Apply for 2026 Lt. Governors' STEM Education Scholarship Program The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the fifth annual Lt. Governors' STEM Scholarship Program, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2026, more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news: * * * Georgia Gwinnett College marks 10th straight semester of enrollment growth Spring enrollment at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) continues its upward momentum, marking the 10th consecutive semester of growth. Preliminary figures for the spring semester reached 11,737 students, with nearly 86% enrolled full time. "Typically, more than 60% of a college's student body attends full time, so we're especiall more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Georgia: Police ill-treatment during late-2024 protests, lack of effective investigation, prison conditions highlighted The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) published a report today on its periodic visit to Georgia, carried out from 18 to 29 November 2024 and from 21 to 22 January 2025, and the response of the Georgian authoritie more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit * High Point University students learned about a variety of jobs and internships as they met with recruiters from nearly 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Feb. 10. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 202 more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The International Civil Aviation Organization issued the following news release: * * * ICAO Welcomes Its First Group of Global Ambassadors and Champions * The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has designated its first group of Ambassadors and Champions under the ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme. These distinguished aviation leaders and experts will help raise awareness of the sector and inspire the next generation to become p more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 17 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student researchers to share findings at Georgia Capitol * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 17, 2026 Kennesaw State University students will share their findings at the Georgia Capitol Feb. 17, providing key insights from research projects. Modeled after the annual Posters on Hill event in Washington D.C., the Posters at the Georgia State Capitol gives students an opportunity to present their research 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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer again named a top beautiful college campus by U.S. News & World Report * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses by U.S. News & World Report for the second straight year. The magazine noted Mercer's "blooming azaleas, magnolia and pink Yoshino cherry trees, vibrant fall foliage and Victorian Gothic-style architecture" as part of the landscape that makes th more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Newsweek Names VSU to List of Top Online Colleges Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Newsweek has named Valdosta State University to its 2026 list of America's Top Online Colleges. "Being named among the nation's best for our online programs is more than an honor; it's a reflection of our unwavering commitment to innovation, accessibility, and academic excellence," said Dr. Sh more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State biochemist Denise Okafor awarded 2026 Sloan Research Fellowship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Denise Okafor, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of chemistry and Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biophysics at Penn State, has been honored with 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowship hono 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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff on Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "I join in mourning the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson and send my sincere condolences to the Jackson family. "A trailblazer, Reverend Jackson dedicated his life to justice and progress. The State of Georgia and the United States are better thanks to his civic and faith leaders more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact The three-day conference showcased innovative, student-centered teaching By Heather Skyler With 429 participants, this year's Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel from Feb. 11-13, the major more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children Self-coping skills and support from family could mitigate those effects in Hispanic populations By Savannah Peat Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase the risk of obesity in children, according to new University  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: * * * UWG Secures More Than $270K to Advance Campus Safety and Student Wellness The University of West Georgia has been awarded two significant state grants totaling more than $270,000 to advance student well being, expand prevention education and enhance support services for students impacted by sexual assault and substance use disorders. Through new funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson * PHOTOS available here Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on the passing of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. "America has lost one of its great moral voices. Reverend Jesse Jackson spent his life worki more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Feb. 18 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Power & Privilege 2026 Welcomes Keynote Speaker Raquel Willis By Pan Deines '26 The 2026 Power and Privilege Symposium is honored to welcome Raquel Willis to Whitman College to give the keynote address on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in Reid Campus Center's Young Ballroom. Willis is an award winning activist, journalist and media strategist dedicated to collective liberation, especially for Black trans folks more PR