BUFFALO, New York, March 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction By Keith Page  With wildfires growing more destructive both in the United States and around the world, University at Buffalo researchers have conducted one of the most extensive evaluations to date of artificial intelligence-based deep learning models for predicting wildfire spre more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Data Demands Targeting Colleges * March 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 16 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over a sweeping new federal data collection mandate targeting colleges and universities. The lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Education's new "A more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Sit in Serenity While Americans Suffer the Consequences of the Democrat Homeland Security Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today blasted Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are instead putting illegal immigrant criminals ahead of the safety and security of the American people. Click HERE to wat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.5 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy inde more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders: Trump's ACA Rule Doubles Down on Raising Out-of-Pocket Costs and Forcing People to Go Without Coverage House and Senate Health Committee leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz today expressing opposition to the harmful consequences that will fol more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders: Trump's ACA Rule Doubles Down on Raising Out-of-Pocket Costs and Forcing People to Go Without Coverage House and Senate Health Committee leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz today expressing opposition to the harmful consequences that will more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders: Trump's ACA Rule Doubles Down on Raising Out-of-Pocket Costs and Forcing People to Go Without Coverage House and Senate Health Committee leaders wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz today expressing opposition to the harmful consequences that will more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 9, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys. Here are excerpts: * * * FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and th more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 12 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * High Core/Storefront Central Oahu facility breaks ground to provide educational supports to at-risk students WAHIAWA - State and local leaders gathered to break ground on a new permanent facility for the Hawaii State Department of Education's (HIDOE) High Core/Storefront program which will provide classroom spaces and educational support services for at-risk secondary stud more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Abortion Providers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to reintroduce a resolution honoring abortion providers and staff by designating March 10, 2026 as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." The Abortion Provider Appreciation Day resol more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Murray, King Lead Colleagues in Demanding HHS Immediately Release Title X Funding * Senators: "Any gap in Title X funding could result in over two million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes, and increase sexually transmitted infections." WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ang more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Responds to Inflation Report as Wages Outpace Price Growth * Oil reserve releases should mitigate rising energy prices amid actions to stop Iranian terrorism. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) on all items, increased by 2.4% for the 12 months ending in Febr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * Washington (March 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 40 colleagues in pressing the Depart more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort Introduces "Soul of Rest" Sustainable, Locally Inspired Design Concept * Appearing to rise organically from the coastal landscape, this newly-rebranded five-star beach resort will transport travellers into a world of natural serenity and sustainability, inspired by the Urak Lawoi community Deluxe Garden Suite - Living Room: A light-filled  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to stop unlawful data demand to colleges and universities Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary Educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey, Leader Schumer, Senate Democrats Lead Bill to Protect America's Small Businesses from Trump's Latest Tariff Tax Madness Trump's Reckless Economic Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Businesses, Workers, and Consumers * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alo more PR

NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes 50-state 'America at Work' Listening Tour in first year as Labor Secretary * WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed her "America at Work" listening tour on Monday with a visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma. One year ago, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer set out to meet with workers and employers in all 50 states and committed to bring their stories back to more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That's according to a new University of Hawaii at Manoa study published March 11 in JAMA Psychiatr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Kaine, Schatz, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) were joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen Lead 40+ Dem Senators to Press DoD for Full Investigation On School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran * "There must be a swift investigation into the strikes on this school and any other potential U.S. military actions causing civilian harm, and the findings must be released to the public as soon as possible, along with any measures to pursue accountability." Text  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Colleagues in Calling for Investigation into Potential Whistleblower Retaliation at DHS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, led U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in calling on the Department of Homeland Security ( more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilities more PR