LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 25 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'Hate is not felt equally': Study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts * Key takeaways: * Among racial and ethnic groups, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial Californians ages 12 and older experienced the highest rates of hate acts. * Transgender and gender-expansive Californians experienced hate incidents at more than three more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has announced the availability of the record of decision (ROD) regarding the integrated activity plan (IAP) for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. This decision establishes the management framework for oil and gas leasing while addressing the protection of surface values within the region. Under the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976, the BLM is required to conduct leasing activities in more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Jon Raby, Nevada state director for the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on legislation on federal lands management and conservation. The legislation includes the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act (S. 462), Buffalo Tract Protection Act (S. 1464), Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Carter, Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal * WASHINGTON, DC [2/25/2026] - Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen marine carbon dioxide removal research and development in the United States. Marin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Elizabeth Zhang, research assistant on the Health Policy team: * * * Medicaid Plays an Important Role in Providing Health Coverage to Key Populations Nearly 70 million people with low incomes got their health coverage through Medicaid as of October 2025./[1] The program is a critical source of coverage for many populations, but the Republican megabill, enacted in July 2025, cuts more than $900 b more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Begich on State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Feb. 25, 2026 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement following the President's State of the Union Address: "During his State of the Union address, President Trump celebrated 250 years of American strength and independence and made clear that America has made a remarkable resurgence more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a programmatic environmental assessment to evaluate the effects of a program designed to help Alaska native corporations and tribes address contaminated lands. This initiative, known as the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program, provides funding to investigate and clean up pollution present on lands at the time they were conveyed under the 1971 settlement act. According to a noti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: National Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy - Homeland First, Borders Secured, Peace Through Strength * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed National Guard leaders today at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, where he underscored the War Department's top priorities: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deter more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce SPARK Act to Supercharge Minority Entrepreneurship Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11793) on Feb. 24, 2026. The white paper is written by energy policy specialists Corrie E. Clark, Mark Holt and Lexie Ryan. Here are excerpts: * * * Indian Energy Programs at the Department of Energy Indian energy programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) are carried out primarily by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE) and the Loan Programs Office (LPO). IE  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce arguing that accurate and inclusive data collection is central to protecting civil rights and guiding federal policy. The coalition said the surveys provide essential information used to enforce federal laws, distribute resources and understand demographic and economic conditions across the country. The coalition, representing over 240 national organiza more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau urging for enhancements to the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The coalition, which represents over 240 national organizations, emphasizes the vital role these surveys play in obtaining accurate and reliable data essential for the functioning of economic and social institutions across the country. In their letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine: "Four years ago today, Russia launched its horrific full-scale invasio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Brian Schatz (D-HI), with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen marine carbon dioxide removal research and development in the United States. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Carbajal Lead California Lawmakers in Push to Protect California Coast from New Oil Drilling * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), and Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), led 31 of their colleagues in conde more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * President Donald J. Trump Delivers Monumental State of the Union Address as America Enters Golden Age, Affordability Era * WASHINGTON -Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered a State of the Union address highlighting the groundbreaking work of his historic administration that is making life more affordable for Americans as we usher in the Golden Age of America. President Trump's America more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Providence submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging for clearer federal consent standards, national accreditation of AI tools and payment policies that support sustainable deployment. The organization said predictable and proportionate regulation is essential to spur innovation while protecting patients. Providence, which operates across seven states including Alaska and California, emphasizes the need for a cohesive fed more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Bonamici, Carter, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal * WASHINGTON - Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen marine carbon dioxide removal research and development in the United States. Marine carbon dioxide rem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, Carbajal Lead California Lawmakers in Push to Protect California Coast From New Oil Drilling * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), and Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), led 31 of their colleagues in condem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Sens. Cruz and Cantwell Lead Coalition to Introduce Legislation to Modernize NOAA Weather Forecasting U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas)?and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), alongside Committee members, today introduced the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Christopher French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on federal lands management and conservation-related legislation: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony on more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Why do female caribou have antlers? Study finds caribou moms depend on antlers for nutrition By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females, like males, have antlers. A new study of shed antlers collected from calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge provides a new answer. Calvin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside more PR