LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Rule That Threatens Wind and Solar Projects and Could Drive Up Energy Bills * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 13 other attorneys general supported a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule (PDF) that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal tax credits. The states argue the change will und more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by Chair Kimmie Dillon to Arizona Capitol Times: * * * Arizona First Policies are Delivering Results When President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, he will highlight measurable shifts in public opinion on the issues voters say matter most. In the last thirteen months, 372 miles of the Arizona border have been secured. Daily encounters with illegal aliens have plunged by more than 95% and migrant crossings  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with Hefty(R) Parent Company Reynolds over Misleading Recycling Bags Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a settlement with Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. and Reynolds Consumer Products LLC (Reynolds), settling a lawsuit filed in August 2025 over Reynolds' misrepresentations that its Hefty(R) brand "Recycling" bags are recyclable when, in fact, they are not. "Companie more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * House Republicans Honor Arizona Veterans with Memorial Highway Designations on State Route 69 Rep. Quang Nguyen's HCM 2007 urges new memorial designations for World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraq and Afghanistan veterans * State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced today that House Concurrent Memorial 2007 passed the Arizona House of Representatives wi more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Pass Tougher Prison Penalties for Online Sexual Extortion Predators Targeting Teens Rep. Pamela Carter's HB 2666 upgrades adult-on-teen sexual extortion to a class 2 felony and requires consecutive sentencing * State Representative Pamela Carter today announced the Arizona House passed House Bill 2666, bipartisan legislation that increases penalties when adult offenders target teens online for sexual extortion. Sexual exto more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Pass Bills to Protect Children, Restore Commonsense Standards Senate Republicans are standing up for common sense and child safety, passing legislation today blocking gender transition procedures for minors, strengthening accountability for providers, and sending a public-school protections measure to voters. All Senate Republicans voted in support of the legislation, while every Senate Democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Arizona Advances Secure, Citizen-Driven Election Policy The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Kimmie Dillon, Chair of AFPI's Arizona Chapter, regarding Arizona lawmakers' advancement of, the "Arizona Secure Elections Act." The proposed constitutional amendment affirms that only U.S. citizens may register to vote in Arizona elections. It also prohibits foreign contributions in state campaigns more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Arizona House Passes Resolutions Affirming Israel's Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The Arizona House of Representatives today approved House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legislation sponsored by State Representative David Livingston affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and directing Arizona to use historically accurate terminology in official state communications. The resolutions re more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Arizona House Republicans Advance HCR 2003 to Protect Girls' Sports and Privacy Rights Arizona House Republicans today passed House Concurrent Resolution 2003, the Protect Girls' Sports in Arizona Act, sending the measure to the Senate and moving closer to placing protections for female athletes before voters in November 2026. Sponsored by Representative Selina Bliss, HCR 2003 would refer to the ballot a measure requiring sch more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rejects Trump Administration's Tax Policy Limiting Clean Energy Projects and Increasing Costs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opposing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notice (Notice 2025-42) that limits the eligibility of wind and solar projects to receive certain  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING IRS RULE THAT THREATENS WIND, SOLAR PROJECT DRIVING UP ENERGY BILLS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general supporting a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notice that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal tax credits. Raoul and the coalition argue in an amicus brief t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Commends Designation of February 23 as Angel Families Day * Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) commended President Donald Trump for designating February 23 as Angel Families Day, honoring the American families whose loved ones were killed by criminal illegal aliens. For years, Congressman Biggs has stood alongside Angel Families in their pursuit of justice and accountability. Grant's Law (link is external), legislation named in  more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Professor Leads $7.2 Million Space Weather Research Project * Severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms, can send atmospheric waves blasting upward, where they roil and ripple a layer of the atmosphere known as the ionosphere. These disturbances can disrupt important communication and navigation systems. Now, in a $7.2 million project funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, researchers led by an Embry-Riddl more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Four Colorado Safeway Workers Slam UFCW Union Officials With More Federal Charges for Illegal Strike Fines * Charge: UFCW Local 7 unlawfully subjected nonmember employees to 'internal disciplinary' fines for not abiding by a union boss-ordered strike Denver, CO (February 23, 2026) - Four employees at three separate Safeway grocery stores located near Denver have filed federal charges with the National Labor Relat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Grijalva to Skip State of the Union; U.S. Citizen Who Was Detained By ICE in Minnesota to Take Her Place Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) announced today that she will not attend this year's State of the Union address. Instead, Grijalva has transferred her ticket to Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05), who will be bringing Mubashir Khalif Hussen - a U.S. citizen of Somali descent who was violently detained by federal i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2026. This notice identifies individuals seeking compensation for injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. While the Secretary of Health and Human Services is named as the respondent, the United States Court of Federal Claims is responsible for acting more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Personalized Learning By Abbie Forbus Everett KEY TAKEAWAYS: * AI can support efficiency, efficacy and equity in personalized learning when essential practices and core beliefs are in place * Educators across grade levels, subjects and specialties surfaced a shared set of six themes for how AI-enabled classrooms support personalization * AI in education is most impactful when it is used to amplify tea more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Legislation Strengthening Coordination Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement Passes Arizona Senate Arizona Senate Republicans are working to improve coordination between local and federal law enforcement by advancing a bill that clarifies the reporting rules guiding officers on the front lines. This legislation aims to enhance public safety, reduce confusion for law enforcement, and ensure that communities can more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute Outraged at Four Years of Russia's War in Ukraine, Urges Just Peace That Protects Ukrainian People and Sovereignty The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today issued a statement from Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas on the four-year mark of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine: "Today we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they enter their fifth year resisting Russia's brutal unprovoked, imperia more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Nears 1,000 Measles Cases in 2026 -- Largest Outbreak in a Generation * The U.S. is approaching a troubling milestone: nearly 1,000 measles cases in the first two months of 2026 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With 982 cases already reported across 26 states -more than four times this time last year -the country is experiencing the largest single measles outbreak in a generation. South Carolina is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Tour Highlights How Tax Reform Fuels Growth in North Carolina * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Charlotte and Concord, North Carolina CHARLOTTE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with the North Carolina Chamber, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Charlotte and Concord, North Carolina, under the theme "Competing for th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NCSC Webinar: Aging Network Innovation Conversation * Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar (link is external) Join ACL's National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) for a webinar highlighting innovative practices that effectively support family caregivers. NCSC offers resources and technical assistance to aging network organizations and key partners, including t more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news wrapup: * * * In the Spotlight: Feb. 23-27, 2026 * Daniella Quiroz, a psychological sciences undergraduate student, was one of six students named to the GIFFORDS 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows. Students selected for their demonstrated interest in political activism spend five months learning from gun policy experts and participating in lobbying training sessions, a process that culminates in a gun violence prevention project that the student presents more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * President Trump Honors Angel Families, Remembers American Lives Lost to Illegal Immigration Today, President Donald J. Trump welcomed Angel Families to the White House for an emotional ceremony honoring American lives tragically taken by criminal illegal aliens who never should have been in our country. Paying solemn tribute to the second anniversary of Laken Riley's murder, President Trump signed a Proclamation designating February 22 as National Angel  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that President Trump violated federal law by exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): "Trump thinks he is above the law, Congress,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Hurd Lead CO Congressional Delegation in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Water Infrastructure Funding * U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jeff Hurd (CO-03) led Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation in introducing the Rural Water Security Act, bipartisan legislation to expand federal water infrastructure assistance to rural communities across Colorado. Colorado is currently excluded more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged in Massive Drug Trafficking Scheme An alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel made his initial appearance in federal court today to face charges for leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation responsible for moving fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. According to court records, Fidel Felix-Ochoa, 53, of Mexico, was one of the primary leader more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Issues 2026 All-Source RFP to Meet Increased Energy Demand * To meet the growing power demands of the Phoenix metropolitan area, SRP has issued a 2026 All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) today, February 23. The RFP seeks proposals for resources that can provide up to 2,900 megawatts (MW) of nameplate capacity, including carbon-free energy resources like solar and wind, wind ass more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: * * * The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Hosts Charleston Family Member Update: Unveils 2026 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Poster * CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency hosted a Family Member Update on Feb. 21, where the agency provided updates to the Gold Star families on their loved one's cases. The event saw more than 400 family members, representing nearly 230 missing U.S. personnel, with approximately 285 attend more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: U.S. Adds 58 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025, Largest Single Year of New Battery Capacity on Record * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record-shattering 57.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in 2025, the largest single year of new battery capacity additions on record. Despite actions in Washington targeting clean energy, energy storage installations grew 30% from  more PR