WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Asian Texans for Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expressed its concerns over the announced scope of the operational test, specifically regarding the reduction of test sites and the limitations on methodologies that could affect the accuracy of the upcoming census. Asian Texans for Justice, which serves over 2 million Asian American and Paci more ST

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends transparency in asbestos litigation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading an 11-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Delaware Supreme Court, raising serious concerns that certain asbestos bankruptcy trusts are planning to destroy documents and data related to past claims and compensation payments. "Doc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Davy Hite, co-host of Bassmaster Television, Ninety Six, South Carolina, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify at this oversight hearing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). My name  more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Book by Winthrop History Faculty Member Recognized by S.C. Historical Society * HIGHLIGHTS * At the 171st annual meeting of the S.C. Historical Society on March 12, members presented Professor Jennifer Dixon-McKnight its 2025 George C. Rogers Jr. Book Award. * "We Paved the Way: Black Women and the Charleston Hospital Workers' Campaign" (published by the University Press of Mississippi) uncovere more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 16 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Bringing the buzz back to Greene Street * If you spend any time on Greene Street, you might have seen Ashley Reynolds hustling between classes and budget meetings. She's a finance and risk management major -but she's also student body treasurer, so her days tend to move fast. As a scholarship recipient, Reynolds carries gratitude with her everywhere she goes. A big part of the reason she more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Inductees Welcomed to Phi Kappa Phi * HIGHLIGHTS * These honorees are among about 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. * The society is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor societ more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 17 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Daniel Morgan Technology Center Expands Career Pathways with Launch of SME PRIME(R) Advanced Manufacturing Program Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, students at Daniel Morgan Technology Center in Spartanburg, S.C., will have the opportunity to gain access to real-world, cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the SME PRIME(R) program. The Foundation operates  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Elevate Well-Being: Building the College of Veterinary Medicine with a strong foundation * Institutional Excellence The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our March 2026 blog is courtesy Steven Marks, founding dean of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Most peo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator teams will head to host sites  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Unlocks Growth in the Southeast United States with Expanding Essentials Portfolio * 30+ new select-service hotels in development across the fast-growing region poised to take advantage of significant population growth, corporate relocation and infrastructure investment CHICAGO (March 16, 2026) -Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced sign more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Colleagues Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill Expanding Resources for Public Health Emergency Preparedness * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is re-introducing legislation to strengthen and expand wastewater monitoring systems as a method to track and prevent serious public health emergencies. The Public Health Response and Emergency Detection through Integrated Wastewater Commu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Minnesota State Demographic Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the agency's plans for the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expresses concern over what it describes as a scaled-back scope of testing that may hinder effective execution of the upcoming decennial census. According to the center, the decennial census serves as the foundation of the nation's statistical framework, i more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Minnesotans for the American Community Survey and 2030 Census (MACS 2030) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the design and scope of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the upcoming 2030 Census. The organization argues that the current plan will not yield the accurate data necessary for a fair census and poses significant risks to underrepresented communities. In its correspondence, MACS 2030 highlighted key more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied the petition for inconsequential noncompliance from Daimler Coaches North America LLC, Fort Mill, South Carolina, regarding federal safety standards for controls and displays. The decision affects approximately 538 Setra S407 and Setra S417 buses manufactured between May 19, 2009, and Jan. 30, 2019. Daimler Coaches North America initially filed noncompliance reports i more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 16 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Paladins draw No. 15 seed; to play UCONN on Friday * March Madness could have described Timmons Arena on Sunday evening during the Selection Sunday announcement of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Students and fans filled Furman's basketball arena to learn what seed they would be and what city they would travel to, and the celebration around the Paladins' return to the tournament did not disappoin more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Paving Tradition: Inside the Clemson MBA Tile Ceremony * By Drew Henry Nearly two decades ago, Clemson University's MBA program began a tradition rooted in recognition, craftsmanship and community. What started as a thoughtful way to honor graduating MBA students has grown into one of the program's most meaningful milestones: the Clemson MBA tile ceremony. "We want our students to have something that more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * * All 67 games of the tournament available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and the ESPN App, March 18-April 5 * 1 Seeds: No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA, No. 1 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship, the one-hour women's basketb more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- President Trump issued the following statement on March 15, 2026, on the birthday of President Andrew Jackson: * * * Today, our Nation celebrates the birthday of President Andrew Jackson--a champion for the common man, a stalwart against political corruption, and a fierce defender of republican self-government. Andrew Jackson's challenging childhood forged the fierce and independent spirit that defined his life. From a young age, he endured unthinkable tragedy. His fat more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Women Carry Mission Into NCAA Tournament: 'Togetherness, Love and Competitiveness' * The Samford women's basketball team celebrates seeing its March Madness destination during the NCAA selection show. Samford's first trip to the NCAA women's basketball tournament in 14 years will begin in Columbia, South Carolina, where a First Four matchup against Southern University awaits the 16th-seeded more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott participates in fireside chat on the legacy of Robert Smalls at Fort Moultrie * CHARLESTON, S.C. -This weekend, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) co-hosted The Faith and Politics Institute's Annual Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina alongside Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06). Sen. Scott participated in a fireside chat reflecting on the life and legacy of Robert Smalls aga more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 16 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Site-specific planning could help cotton growers cut back on nitrogen, save money * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Using the same fertilizer plan everywhere just isn't serving growers anymore. Bhupinder Farmaha, Clemson University soil fertility specialist It may be time to throw out old cotton nitrogen recommendations and start with a fresh, new plan. A new Clemson Universit more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Penn College wrestlers post best finish at nationals * Last week in review: Penn College sent three wrestlers to the NCAA Division III National Championships, and all of them, although eliminated on Friday's first day, came away winners and helped the team to its best finish ever (40 of 68) on the national level. Also, the baseball, softball and lacrosse teams  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mike Mohrman, demographer for the State of Washington, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of the State of Washington to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau expressing concerns about the decision to cut back testing locations and methodology that may ultimately affect the accuracy of the census. The decennial census serves as one of the federal government's largest undertakings, and according to the state, limiting testing significantly undermines its e more ST

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * When fertilizer prices rise, South Carolina farmers can use Clemson ag tools to help * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences As spring planting begins in South Carolina, Clemson University scientists say farmers facing rising fertilizer prices can rely more on nutrient-management strategies to control costs. Farmers can adjust how they manage soil nutrients to offset higher costs, said B more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 16 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Team Advances to Southern Classic Finals in 2025-26 CFA Institute Research Challenge * HIGHLIGHTS * Representing Winthrop were students Andrew Wheaton, Andrea Samaniego, Ngan Nguyen and Matthew Blanks, under the guidance of faculty advisor Shirley Shen. * The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a prestigious global competition that gives students hands-on experience in financial analysi more PR