WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12976) on March 6, 2026. The white paper is written by environmental policy analyst Elena H. Humphreys and natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Charles V. Stern: * * * 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty: Issues in the 119th Congress A water treaty from 1944 - the Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (1944 Wate more PR

BURBANK, California, March 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Mother's Boy (3/12) * THURSDAY, MARCH 12 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Mother's Boy" (913) Logline: Eddie and Buck's flight back to Los Angeles is cancelled following the National Firefighter Games. Hoping to be home for Hen's birthday, they decide a cross-country road trip is the fastest way, until they get offtrack and Buck goes missing. Stream more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago on Drug, Firearm, and Material Support of Terrorism Charges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of the violent Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on drug, firearm, and material support of terrorism charges. JESUS OMAR IBARRA FELIX led an armed security group known as t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following commentary by John Iekel: * * * No Winter Sleep for State Auto-IRAs Winter is a time in which a lot of Nature takes a breather. But not so for state auto IRAs this winter, at least if the experience of the first ones to be put in place is any indication. Growth in registrations and assets definitely was not on ice in the big three. Employers Registered In California, the growth i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * Trump Can Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump can help middle class households by using his rulemaking authority to end the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains filing make less than  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Alaska 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 18.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Alaska, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 57,000. Nationwide, union membe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Arizona 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Arizona, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 132,000. Nationwide, union mem more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in California 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 14.9 percent of wage and salary workers in California, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 2,489,000. Nationwide,  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Hawaii 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 24.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Hawaii, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 145,000. Nationwide, union memb more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Idaho 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Idaho, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 36,000. Nationwide, union members  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Nevada 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 13.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 189,000. Nationwide, union memb more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Oregon 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 15.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Oregon, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 283,000. Nationwide, union memb more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Washington 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 18.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Washington, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 632,000. Nationwide, un more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining a comprehensive framework for the establishment of a National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI). The agency emphasizes the importance of defining TDI as an integrated system of physical and digital assets that efficiently manages transportation data. The letter highlights that TDI should encompass a full-s more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran * California Gasoline Prices As the conflict in Iran continues to disrupt the global oil market, California's gas prices rose another 10 cents overnight. According to AAA, on March 6, California's average gasoline price was $4.905 per gallon, while the nation's average was $3.320, making it almost 50% higher more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson: * * * Big Philanthropy "decolonizes" itself The Decolonizing Wealth Project claims colonialism and racism created America's richest foundations. They have a $1 trillion plan to redistribute the wealth and it's getting support from ... some of the America's richest foundations. * Last year, a group called the Decolonizing Wealth Project announced a " more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on March 6, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- A coalition of 96 national and 181 state organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to revise its proposed Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule and include post-baccalaureate nursing degrees in the list of professional degree programs eligible for higher federal student loan limits. The letter asserts that recognizing these advanced nursing degrees is vital for enhancing educational pathways and fortifying the more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by Deputy Director Lauryn Williams, and program coordinator and research assistant Kuhu Badgi, both of the Strategic Technologies Program: * * * The Satellite Encryption Gap: Why Everyday Citizens' Communications Are at Risk Demand for high-speed, ubiquitous communications is skyrocketing globally, including in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Commercial satellite constell more PR

LONG BEACH, California, March 7 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Statement on Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Today, the California State University (CSU) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), to protect the University against an unlawful attempt to retroactively punish San Jose State University (SJSU). The CSU also rejected OCR's Proposed Resolution Agreement stemming  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 7 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Turn to the Sun for Climate Resilience, Says Bill McKibben The author and environmentalist said clean energy is yielding promising results. Written by: Charlotte Albright The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative and house communities co-hosted a March 3 talk by author and environmental activist Bill McKibben, bringing together students, faculty, and staff as he warned about the dire consequences of a changing c more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 7 -- Direct Relief issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, by Vice President of Communications Tony Morain: * * * Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes Over the past year, Direct Relief has delivered more than $100 million in medical aid and grants to healthcare partners across the Middle East and neighboring countries, supporting hospitals and clinics throughout the region. Escalating hostilit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Empowered-Home.com Inc., San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging it to expedite the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The organization emphasizes the need for regulatory, reimbursement and research changes to facilitate the integration of AI technologies, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. In its letter, Empowered-Home identifies s more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Public Disclosure Updated Coordinated Party Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold. On March 3, the Commission published in the Federal Register updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced that the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold is $24,000. Please note that the U. more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release: * * * Former Assistant Superintendent and Former IT Director of Patterson Joint Unified School District Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Approximately $1.5 Million in Embezzlement Scheme Jeffrey Menge, 45, of Copperopolis, and Eric Drabert, 46, of Modesto, were sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to 30 months and 18 months in pri more PR

POMONA, California, March 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * From Monument to Movement: CPP Honors the Life and Legacy of MLK Stephanie Abraham The College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) at Cal Poly Pomona will host an event that celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with performances, readings and a panel on "The Past, Present and Future of Civil Rights." Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Leading Massive Human Smuggling Organization and Holding Illegal Immigrants Hostage An illegal immigrant from Guatemala pleaded guilty today to leading one of the largest human smuggling organizations in the United States, a ring that smuggled approximately 20,000 illegal immigrants from Guatemala  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Annual Congressional Humane Awards honor lawmakers who advance animal welfare policies Members of Congress and canine friends join Humane World for Animals at Capitol Hill reception * Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, recognized 191 members of Congress for their leadership and commitment to animal pr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * House Farm Bill advances with attacks on state-level farmed animal welfare protections Animal advocates denounce interference by Big Pork and other unscrupulous players as special favors Farm Bill passes out of committee by a 34 to 17 vote * In a lengthy debate that felt all too familiar, some House Agriculture Committee members, led by Cha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sullivan Chairs Hearings on Military Readiness and Arctic Security as Alaska Undergoes Largest Buildup Since WWII * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Subcommittee on Readiness and the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, chaired two hearings over the past week focused on strengthening U.S. m more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More than $102 Million Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh, has gifted IUP $1 million for IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine--bringing IUP's Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising cam more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * New Book Reevaluates the Sensuous Still Lifes of Anne Vallayer-Coster The French Painter is given her due in the first English language-monograph in 20 years * Anne Vallayer-Coster (1744-1818) was 25 years old when she was accepted into the Academie royale de peinture et de sculpture (French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture) in Paris in July 1770-one of only 15 women artists admitted  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by Dublin office managing shareholder Niall Pelly: * * * Ireland: It's Time for the Government to Be Transparent About the Pay Transparency Directive Will the PTD obligations be implemented on time for the June 7, 2026 deadline? At a Glance * Ireland is unlikely to fully implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive by the June 7, 2026 deadline, with key tools and legislation still out more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The MLCommons Medical AI Working Group, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing both a request for information on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in clinical care and a proposed rule on health data, technology and interoperability, arguing that coordinated federal policy could help expand the responsible use of AI across the health system. The comment emphasizes the potential more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Monterey County Hospitality Association has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging protections against oil and gas leasing in the Central California Planning Area. The organization warns that such actions could jeopardize not only human health but also the region's ecologically important areas and unique cultural resources. The association highlights the vital role of the hospitality industry in Monterey County, which employs over more ST

SANTA MONICA, California, March 7 -- Rand issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by research leader Marigold Black: * * * The Innovation System as a Disruptive Battlespace In 1913, Henry Ford popularized the concept of a moving production line, dividing the assembly of automobiles into steps, with workers performing specific tasks. Ford transformed the automative industry, making automobiles available to the masses, by revolutionizing the manufacturing process. This systematic appr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by Max Gulker and Caden Rosenbaum, managing directors of technology policy: * * * The App Store Accountability Act sacrifices privacy and free speech to give parents a false sense of safety The act would create a false sense of safety and ease while generating real privacy, security, and First Amendment concerns for all Americans. * Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Co more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by Leonard Gilroy, vice president of government reform and Zachary Christensen, managing director: * * * Oklahoma House Bill 3313 advances retirement goals of government employees The bill would significantly improve the retirement security of Oklahoma's public workers and bring the plan up to minimum industry standards. * Oklahoma House Bill 3313 (HB 3313) brings the retirement benef more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-815-L-DDL; S.D. Cal. filed May 4, 2023) involving Matthew J. Werthe dba HSR Wealth Management: * * * On February 2, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment as to Defendant Matthew J. Werthe, dba HSR Wealth Management, a formerly state-registered investment adviser, whom the SEC previously charged with engaging in a ch more PR

ROHNERT PARK, California, March 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU to host major conference for bioscience undergrads Sonoma State University will serve as host for the 49th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, bringing together some of the nation's most promising undergraduate scientists for a dynamic celebration of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. For nearly five decades, the conference  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Students: We must 'draw the line' on censorship Amid escalating student press censorship, funding cuts and other challenges, participants in the 2026 State of Student Press Freedom webinar made it clear that students aren't cowering under these growing threats. Instead, they are actively fighting them. The webinar, organized by the Student Press Law Center as the capstone event of Student Press Fre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Sturdevant Law Firm, San Rafael, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging it to reject Enova's application for acquiring a national bank. The firm argues that this move would allow Enova to continue harmful predatory lending practices, which are unlawful for any financial entity. The letter outlines the historical role of national banks, which were established to protect depositors and regulate lending p more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals How Hospitals Can Boost Community Health with Park Investments SEATTLE, WA - Hospitals have the opportunity to invest in parks and greenspaces as critical health infrastructure, according to Health Funding for Parks and Greenspace, a new report released today by Trust for Public Land (TPL). The report is based on a study originally published by TPL's Director more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- United Airlines Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration supporting a proposed rule that would replace an existing airworthiness directive governing Boeing 767 aircraft equipped with winglets. In its correspondence with the agency, UAL expressed its support for the proposed AD, highlighting its commitment to enhancing the safety of its fleet of Boeing 767-300 aircraft equipped with winglets. The compan more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Secretary Kennedy and Secretary McMahon Celebrate Medical School Commitments to Increase Nutrition Training for Future Doctors * On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education convened leaders from 53 of the nation's top medical schools today to announce commitments to require meaningful nutrition training for fu more PR