WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 114 civil right organization has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition, which includes diverse civil rights organizations, has articulated fears that the proposed testing methodology will undermine the accuracy and reliability of the census, primarily affecting underreported communities. The letter underscores the importance of conducting more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 16 state attorneys general have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recent proposed rule that modifies the definition of "disability" under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Proposed Rule, which aims to exclude "gender dysphoria not resulting from physical impairments" from disability protections, has drawn intense scrutiny from legal officials across the nation. more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing their opposition to proposed changes for the 2026 Operational Test, which is intended to support plans for the 2030 Census. The group argues that the adjustments threaten to undermine the accuracy and integrity of future census counts, particularly among historically undercounted populations. The comment letter addresses multiple issues raised by the Census Bu more ST

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * A24's Oscar Nominated And Golden Globe Winning Film MARTY SUPREME Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max April 24 * A24's Oscar(r)-nominated and Golden Globe(r) winning MARTY SUPREME will make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on FRIDAY, APRIL 24. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, APRIL 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET. MARTY SUPR more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 16 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * ACTE Announces 2026 Work-Based Learning Leadership Alliance Cohort The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Leadership Alliance, a national initiative designed to cultivate future leaders who are shaping the advancement of high-quality work-based learning across the country. The AC more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tools shows promise for diagnosing advanced heart failure * Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found. The study - led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physi more PR

LONDON, England, March 17 -- The Alternative Investment Management Association issued the following statement: * * * AIMA Announces new Council Directors We are pleased to announce the appointment of four new directors to our governing body, AIMA Council: John Golden - Global Head of Financial Regulation - Apollo Global Management Michael Kitson - Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel - Bridgewater Associates Christos Nifadopoulos - Chief Legal Officer - Rokos Capital Management Rania Perr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces Recipients of the 2026 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of five recipients of the 2026 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. Established in 2022, the grants are intended to support ALA's work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library fie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces Recipients of the 2026 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Grant * The American Library Association (ALA) has selected three recipients as the 2026 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows. The recipients will receive a stipend totaling $2,500 to offset the cost of attending the 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Recipients of this year's fellowship p more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alfonso Garcia Chan Quoted in Law360 on Federal Circuit's Denials of Mandamus Petitions Cahill partner Alfonso Garcia Chan was quoted in Law360's article, "Still No Shenanigans: Fed. Circ. Keeps Review Bar High," regarding the Federal Circuit's dismissal of all mandamus petitions that sought to limit how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office leadership assesses patent challenges. This ruling reinforce more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * The American People Deserve Leaders Who Fight Terrorism - Not Excuse It By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs The threat of terrorism on American soil is very real. Just a week ago, America experienced not one but two terrorist attacks: the attempted massacre at the Temple Israel Synagogue in Detroit, and the shooting at Old Dominion University that left Army Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed exclusion of adult dental services from the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) framework under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This proposal has raised alarms among health advocates and organizations which argue that excluding adult dental services undermines the integration of oral a more ST

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 17, 2026 The total consumption model (TCM) is a theory proposing that the prevalence of problematic behavior follows closely with that of population-level behavior, driven by social network effects and exogenous influences. This model of collectivity has been demonstrated in alcohol consumption, gambling, and now adolescent  more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Attacks on Mideast Energy Infrastructure * (Beirut) - Israeli forces on the evening of March 18, 2026, attacked South Pars Gas Field in Iran: one of the most important sources of natural gas for Iran's domestic energy consumption, including home heating. Hours later, Iranian forces attacked oil and gas infrastructure at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, which provides on more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Notifies New Yorkers About New State Law Requiring Stores to Accept Cash Payments * March 20, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert reminding New Yorkers that stores throughout the state now must allow customers to pay in cash. Under a new law going into effect on March 21, it is illegal for a New York food sto more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Files Emergency Motion After Nexstar Rushes to Close TV Merger Just Hours After States Sue to Block It * USDOJ reportedly dropped its investigation, FCC waived its rules, and Nexstar closed the deal within 24 hours of the lawsuit being filed; AG now asks court to freeze merger to give court time to hear case RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES EMERGENCY MOTION TO STOP NEXSTAR/TEGNA MERGER * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the merger of Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) and Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar), after the broadcasting giants received merger approval from the Federal Communicati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 states and The District of Columbia yesterday secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Cour more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, joined the launch of the Breath of Freedom Task Force in New York to address the destruction of Syria's former chemical weapons programme. Kariuki stated that the fall of Assad in 2024 offers a unique opportunity to rid the world of these weapons, noting that Syria's leadership is working to meet international obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Since the regime change, the UK has  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, announced $20.65 million in emergency humanitarian support for the region during a U.N. Security Council meeting in New York. Speaking at the summit, Kariuki highlighted that $650,000 of those funds specifically assist vulnerable women and girls impacted by the crisis in Syria. The deputy permanent representative welcomed the return of Kurdish families to Afrin and the appointment o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sacha Heathfield, British policy adviser for climate and nature, addressed the high-level celebration of World Water Day 2026 at the United Nations in New York to warn against a global water cycle crisis. Heathfield stated that water insecurity threatens growth and resilience, noting that women and girls are disproportionately impacted while remaining underrepresented in water governance. The adviser detailed four UK priorities: building political ambition across intern more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Inc. (CDPHP) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing its concerns regarding the proposed rule for the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027." This proposed rule, issued in the Federal Register on February 11, 2026, outlines several key changes affecting health insurance markets. CDPHP, a not-for-profit health more ST

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CAROW Announces AI and Work Grant Recipients * The ILR School's Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) recently awarded three seed grants for new research that addresses questions around the intersection of AI and organizations, employment and work. These AI and Work seed grants were made possible by a generous gift from ILR alumnus Robert Bluestein, '67. Seed Grant Awardees & Project Descriptions: P more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization warns that the currently revised testing framework may severely compromise the integrity and efficiency of the upcoming census operations, potentially leading to inflated costs and decreased data quality. In its letter, the task force emphasizes the more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Center for Vein Restoration to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claim Allegations Arising from Billing Government Health Programs for Unnecessary Medical Procedures * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government to reach a $4 million settlement with CVR Management, LLC, resolving allegations t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed regulations affecting disability accessibility in federally assisted programs. This letter, which reflects the collective concerns of CP State and its numerous affiliates, emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. In the letter, CP State highlights two  more ST

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 21 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church Hosts US Caring Roundtable Discussions Faith and humanitarian leaders discuss tools for sustainable peacemaking * Using the recently released Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report as a backdrop, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted several roundtable discussions in the United States this week for local, national and global humanitarian collaborat more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The Clock Never Stops in Return of Groundbreaking Culinary Competition Series 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing * 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is back this spring with a brand-new season of the food world's most intense and ambitious competition. Shot in real time and hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the series is part culinary marathon and part so more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and regional airspace closures are heavily impacting aid supply chains; IRC warns of a "triple emergency" in humanitarian contexts * New York, NY, March 20, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning that airspace closures across parts of the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to severely aff more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Coalition of New York State Public Health Plans submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule titled "HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program." This coalition represents eight health plans serving over 5 million New Yorkers enrolled in government-sponsored healthcare programs, including the Medicaid Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans. In their comments, the more ST

DENVER, Colorado, March 16 -- The Colorado Symphony issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Symphony Unveils 2026/27 Season as Momentum Builds Following New York Tour The orchestra's 103rd season continues a period of extraordinary growth and artistic energy with Music Director Peter Oundjian. * Fresh off the resounding success of their New York City tour, the Colorado Symphony is thrilled to unveil its 2026/27 Season taking place at downtown Denver's Boettcher Concert Hall, Ameri more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 (TNSrep) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * These Glacier Guardians Are Women From a photography exhibit of a high-mountain community in the Peruvian Andes to leading research by Columbia scientists, a recent panel celebrated the knowledge and work of women in and around glaciers. By Isabel Norman Nestled at the foot of the largest tropical glacier in the world, the high-mountain community of Phinaya  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Comer Continues to Investigate Dark Money Group's Efforts to Evade Campaign Finance Laws House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate reports the Sixteen Thirty Fund, Arabella Advisors (now operating as Sunflower Services), and others have worked to circumve more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Comments to USTR: 35+ Orgs Demand Justice in Critical Minerals Deals * Public Citizen submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative with 35 civil society, environmental, faith, and human rights organizations in response to their request for input on how to structure a plurilateral critical minerals deal and how to design and enforce a pricing mechanism to create and maint more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 13 national and 37 state of local organizations has issued a public comment letter opposing a published system of records notice (SORN) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The groups contend that the SORN is overly broad and poses a significant threat to individual privacy. In their letter, the organizations argue that the SORN covers at least eight distinct Treasury programs and an unspecified number of additional programs, creating a blanket approa more ST

ITHACA, New York, March 21 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following Q&A on March 20, 2026, by Krisy Gashler with Vipan Kumar, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science's Soil and Crop Sciences Section: * * * Vipan Kumar: Fighting Back Against Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds in NY Fields Glyphosate - better known by the brand name Roundup - has been the go-to herbicide for commercial farmers in New York since it was introduced in t more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace By Karli Rizzo With 76% of adults now reporting stress levels that impede daily function, a new Cornell study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494426000551) points to a low-cost intervention hiding in plain sight: nature. The study, published in the Journal of Environmen more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * AI Tool Shows Promise in Diagnosing Advanced Heart Failure Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found. The study--led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech, Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and In more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises NASA Soliciting Bids to Move Shuttle Discovery to Houston * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for announcing that they are accepting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for entities to bid on contracts related to the movement of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, a significant development in the effort to brin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Courts Must Grant California's Emergency Motion to Prevent Illegal Nexstar-Tegna Broadcast TV Merger * Washington, D.C. -Following the announcement by California Attorney-General Rob Bonta that California and seven other states have filed a Temporary Restraining Order to block the $6.2 billion merger of broadcast TV giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, one day af more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Law, Gender, and Power Reframe John Milton's World Alumna Lynne Greenberg's "Masculine Births: Milton, Women, and the Law" examines how John Milton's writing reflects, questions, and sometimes reimagines the legal limits placed on women in early modern England. * Who gets protected, who gets controlled, and who gets punished? Those legal questions sit at the center of a n more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 20 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville Ranked #1 in Western New York in Newsweek's Best Colleges for Women * D'Youville University has been ranked No. 159 nationally in Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Best Colleges for Women, placing it No. 1 in Western New York. The ranking recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the success, safety, and advancement of women in higher education. The ra more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 'State of the Lake Fisheries' Public Meeting with Lake Champlain Management Cooperative * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join its partners in the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative, a working group of fisheries professionals from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and the United Sta more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Completion of Harwood Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the completion of the Harwood Dam reconstruction project and the return of scheduled trout stocking for the spring fishing season at Harwood Lake. The lake is located off State Route 98 in Farmersville, Cattaraugu more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Harmful Algal Bloom Roadmap to Guide Management and Research in New York State * In celebration of World Water Day on March 22, 2026, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced a sweeping plan to address one of the most challenging water quality issues facing communities across the state  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grant Awards for 14 Water Quality and Environmental Education Projects in Hudson River Communities * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced grants totaling $964,468 for 14 projects to help communities along the Hudson River Estuary protect drinking water, enhance  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Closes Seasonal Access Roads and Associated Gates Due to 'Mud Season' * Recreational Use Advisory for Backcountry Regions Remains in Effect Two upstate New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regions are closing snowmobile trails and mud gates to seasonal access roads on Forest Preserve, State Forest, and Conservation Easement lands d more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) expressed strong concern following the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) decision to reject requests for enforcement discretion under 6 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The White House issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Democrats' DHS Shutdown Enters 35th Day as Airports Plunge into Chaos, Frontline Workers Suffer As Radical Left Democrats force the Department of Homeland Security shutdown into its 35th day, everyday Americans are bearing the cost. More than 100,000 DHS employees -- including 50,000 TSA officers -- are working without paychecks for the third time in six months, leading to skyrocketing resignations and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: Democrats Are Making Tariffs a "Lethal Issue" for Republicans in Gov Races New reporting from AP dives into how Republicans' support for Trump's cost-raising tariffs is "central" to Democrats' pitch to voters in governors races this year. As rising costs continue to be a "motivating issue for many voters," tariffs are all but certain to remain at the top of every conversation in governor's races more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel Greenlights Seven New Series to Premiere in 2026 * NEW YORK, NY (March 20, 2026) - Discovery Channel is kicking off a year of robust new programming by greenlighting seven new bold and diverse original series. These titles will expand on the network's signature unscripted slate with storytelling that spans extreme survival and resili more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Don't Touch That Dial: Attorney General Bonta Files Emergency Motion to Stop Nexstar/Tegna Merger * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today led a coalition of eight attorneys general in filing a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the merger of Tegna Inc. (Tegna) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar), after the broadcasting giants received merger ap more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, March 20 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dreams delivered: Match Day 2026 sends UTMB graduates across Texas and beyond * A dream came true for Ogechukwu Anwaegbu today. Like hundreds of other medical students preparing to graduate from the John Sealy School of Medicine, she waited breathlessly with family and friends in Levin Hall as a large digital display flashed red, counting down the minutes... then... seconds...  more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Hochul seeks to weaken New York's leading climate law By following through with this proposal, New York would abandon its climate leadership as other states are moving forward with actions to cut pollution and costs * ALBANY, N.Y. -- Today, Governor Hochul announced proposed changes to the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, New York's landmark climate law. Amo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Excellus Health Plan Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, expressing both support and concern over specific provisions set to impact health coverage for millions. The nonprofit organization, which operates under the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Univera Healthcare brands, serves a broad swath of upstate New York with a mi more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by associate Maria S. Downham and partners Peter W. Baldwin, Craig R. Heeren and Richard L. Scheff: * * * The Department of Justice Introduces Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy Strategies and Ramifications for Companies At a Glance * Legal and compliance teams should revisit how the company evaluates potential disclosure decisions and ensure decision more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * FCC Bans Seven Convicted E-Rate Fraudsters from USF Programs Enforcement Action Demonstrates the Need for Proposed Reforms * Today, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau barred seven individuals who had been convicted of defrauding the E-Rate program from participating in activities associated with any Universal Service Fund-supported program. Corporations controlled by these in more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Strikes Down New Pentagon Press Policy as Viewpoint Discrimination * (WASHINGTON) - PEN America welcomed a ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman on Friday that found parts of the Trump administration's changes to the Pentagon's press policy unconstitutional and struc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from Columbia Financial Inc., Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to acquire Northfield Bancorp Inc., Woodbridge, New Jersey, and thereby indirectly acquire Northfield Bank, Staten Island, New York. Through this acquisition, the company intends to engage in the operation of a savings association. These activities are generally conducted throughout the United States as permitted by the Board under specific regulatory stand more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by partner Brandon B. Brown and associate Christopher J. Merken: * * * DOJ Provides Employers With Playbook for Avoiding Criminal Prosecution Through Self-Disclosure: 4 Biggest Takeaways If your company discovers that it may have committed criminal misconduct, you may be able to avoid prosecution entirely - but only if you act quickly and follow a newly streamlined federal roadmap. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * State Attorneys General Step Up to Stop Nexstar's Unlawful Takeover of Tegna On Wednesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an antitrust suit in California to block Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. If not blocked, the merger would give the giant broadcasting chain control of hundreds of local TV stations reaching  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Reauthorize And Expand The Delaware River Basin Restoration Program * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with eight Senate Democratic colleagues, introduced the Delaware River Basin Restoration Reauthorization Act, legislation to reauthorize the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (DRBRP), which provides key funding to improve w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Nadler Slam Trump Administration for Failing to Fully Staff World Trade Center Health Program, Reassigning Personnel to DHS * WTCHP Is Already Facing Significant and Prolonged Staffing Shortages; 30% Of Positions Are Currently Vacant Reassignments Threaten To Make Enrollment Wait Times Longer For Survivors And Responders Members Demanding Answers About Reassignments, Ongoing Mismana more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $51.5 Million Project to Upgrade Bridges Along Interstate 590 in Monroe County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction will soon begin on a $51.5 million project to repair and replace a series of bridges along Interstate 590 in the Town of Brighton, Monroe County. The project will replace the two bridges that carry the highway over State Rout more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces State Support for New Mary Cariola Center Campus at Former Marketplace Mall * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $4 million in State capital funding to support the Mary Cariola Center's plan to transform a significant portion of the former Marketplace Mall in Henrietta into a modern, accessible educational campus for children with intellectual and developmental d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), representing more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. Their comments revolve around changes that could jeopardize enrollment processes and access to care for millions of Americans more ST

TEMPE, Arizona, March 21 -- Arizona State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * Harrison Ford to address ASU's Class of 2026 at spring commencement Ford will receive an honorary degree alongside philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett, who will also give remarks By Mary Beth Faller This May, graduating students from Arizona State University will head out on their next great adventure after getting some advice from someone who's traversed through jungles and flown in a g more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Health Care for All New York has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed regulations tied to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The coalition fears these changes could harm New York residents by decreasing Marketplace enrollment by as much as 2 million individuals. In its communication, HCFANY outlines a number of proposed changes that could negatively impact consumers. One majo more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed rule changes affecting marketplace quality and affordability under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The comments highlight concerns that certain proposals may adversely impact both patients and healthcare providers throughout New York. In their letter, HANYS outlines their commitment to policies t more ST

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 16 (TNSjou) -- The Heartland Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Heartland Book Warning That Americans Don't Truly Own Their Investments Gains Significant Media Attention as States Consider Reforms Discussed on major national programs including The Glenn Beck Radio Program, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey, and The Lars Larson Show Articles about the book have appeared in outlets including Fox News, RealClearMarkets, and The Epoch Times Legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-533) on the Community Bank Representation Act (H.R. 6554). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 25, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6554, the Community Bank Representation Act, was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Republican Representative Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The bill expands the role of the community bank representative on the Federal Reser more ST

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Calls out Trump Admin for Again Abusing Emergency Authorities to Bypass Congress on Arms Sales * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump administration for abruptly declaring an emergency and bypassing Congressional review to rush over $20 billion in weapons  more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * How ants distinguish friend from foe * For ants, the ability to instantly distinguish nestmates from outsiders who might hijack the colony is crucial. Now, a new study shows that the system that ants use to determine who belongs in the colony is far more flexible than once thought. The findings, published in Current Biology (opens in new window), demonstrate how clonal raider ants update their sense of nestmate i more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Ramps Up Deportation of Pregnant People * United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ) deported 363 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women between January 1, 2025, and February 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in response to a request from US senators. These figures reveal part of the mounting human toll of the administration's immigration crackdown. Th more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hungary: Arrest Netanyahu if He Visits * (Brussels) - Hungarian authorities should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters Hungarian territory, Human Rights Watch said today. Netanyahu is expected to travel to Hungary on March 21, 2026, to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference Hungary, an official source reported. The visit comes shortly before Hungary's n more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * From Bedside to Biotech: Brookdale Legacy Lives On in New SPARC Vision It's time to say goodbye to an old friend. Hunter College's Brookdale campus -- which trained generations of nurses at the front lines of public health for more than 70 years before housing additional academic programs and serving as Hunter's main dormitory -- will be reimagine more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in Empire Report: Climate Action and Affordability Can and Must Go Hand-In-Hand * Today, Empire Report published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her commitments to clean energy and climate action while ensuring that New York becomes more affordable. Text of the op-ed can be viewed online and is available below: All New Yorkers should be immensely  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Intelligence Agencies' Origins Date Back to American Revolutionary War * This year marks America's 250th birthday, a nation born in war. Factors that led to the U.S. victory over the British Empire during the Revolutionary War included an effective intelligence network. Gen. George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, established a light infantry unit in 1776 known as Knowlton's Rangers. The uni more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Jalen Rose to be U-M Spring Commencement speaker, 5 to receive honorary degrees Written By: Genevieve Monsma Leaders in the fields of human rights law, bioengineering, athletics, broadcasting, business and philanthropy will receive honorary degrees at the University of Michigan's 2026 Spring Commencement in Ann Arbor. The ceremony will take place May 2 at Michigan Stadium. Jalen Rose, founder of the more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * LATEST EDITION OF THE ABI LAW REVIEW FEATURES ARTICLES ON Consensual Third-Party Releases Following Purdue Pharma, Fraudulent Transfers and Sovereign Immunity, AND Other KEY Topics The Winter 2026 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Law Review (https://www.abi.org/members/member-resources/law-review) (Volume 34, No. 1) features four articles examining key issues in bankr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 33 Latino advocacy organizations, 2 community groups and 16 civic leaders submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing key elements of the proposed 2026 Operational Test for the 2030 Census, arguing that the plan would undermine efforts to accurately count Latino communities. The letter emphasizes that the Bureau's proposed operational changes for the census test fail to account for the diverse and significant Latino popula more ST

BROOKLYN, New York, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Lawyer Charged with Attempted Extortion of Former Client and Client's Son Over Alleged $500,000 Debt Defendant Allegedly Enlisted Individual to Threaten and Assault Client's Son * Yesterday, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, a complaint was unsealed charging Joshua Nass, an attorney licensed to practice in New York, with attempted Hobbs Act extor more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE BEING SPENT TO DROP BOMBS IN THE MIDDLE EAST WHILE THIS ADMINISTRATION CAN'T FIND A DIME TO MAKE HEALTHCARE MORE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In With Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on Donald Trump's reckless war of cho more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE BEING SPENT TO DROP BOMBS IN THE MIDDLE EAST WHILE THIS ADMINISTRATION CAN'T FIND A DIME TO MAKE HEALTHCARE MORE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In With Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on Donald Trump's reckless war of choice in the Middle East and more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi more PR

NEW YORK, March 17 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: * * * LSEG's TradeAgent Integrates ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting Solution ISDA has announced that LSEG has integrated ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution into its Post Trade Solutions business, TradeAgent, representing a significant milestone in the industry deployment of the ISDA DRR. The ISDA DRR converts an industry-agreed interpretation of reporting requiremen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Make the Road New York submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing elements of the proposed 2026 Operational Test for the 2030 Census, arguing the plan could undermine accurate counts of immigrant and Latino communities. In a comprehensive letter, MRNY emphasized its commitment to ensuring accurate representation of immigrant populations, particularly highlighting the risk of an undercount among Latino communities. As an organization tha more ST

NEW YORK, March 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 19, 2026, by Christopher F. Rufo, director of the Initiative on Critical Race Theory, and City Journal investigative reporter Kenneth Schrupp, to the Daily Wire: * * * Gavin Newsom's $114 Million Butterfly Bridge A Southern California overpass "for everything from monarch butterflies to mountain lions" is overdue and over budget. In 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom broke ground on the W more PR

NEW YORK, March 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 17, 2026, by adjunct fellow Tal Fortgang and City Journal investigative analyst Stu Smith to the Free Press: * * * The Foreign Money Behind America's Anti-War Protests The Chinese-backed network behind disruptive anti-ICE and anti-Israel protests is now mobilizing against U.S. action in Iran. The American strikes on Iran have opened both a new military front abroad and an old front at home. M more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 18, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas Murray to The Spectator: * * * The Latest Guardian Attack on Nigel Farage Is Desperate Stuff Some years ago I was approached by someone from a platform called 'Cameo'. Not all Spectator readers will have heard of this platform, and I hadn't either. As a result I listened to their pitch with the same amount of scepticism I might reserve for an email addressed  more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 19, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * How the Pandemic Rewired Politics It's easy to feel like we're done with Covid. But Covid isn't done with us. On this day six years ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom locked down his state. It wasn't the country's first Covid shutdown, but Mr. Newsom's stay-at-home order was the most draconian. Forty million California more PR

NEW YORK, March 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 17, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Paul Ehrlich Was Always Wrong, Never in Doubt He didn't repudiate his warnings when they failed to pan out, yet didn't lose his popularity or prestige. Not many biologists sell millions of books, make frequent appearances on late-night talk shows and achieve guru status. Paul Ehrlich, the population-control advocate w more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate wins 2026 3MT * "I hate to break it to you, but failure is inevitable-failure of materials, that is," began Ellen van Wijngaarden, a mechanical engineering doctoral candidate, at the 11th Cornell University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Alongside eight other finalists, van Wijngaarden presented her dissertation research in just three minutes on March 18 to a pan more PR

NEW YORK, March 17 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Michael Hong discusses the emerging manager landscape with Buyouts Davis Polk partner Michael Hong was quoted in Buyouts discussing top trends shaping the emerging manager landscape, according to Buyouts' Emerging Manager Survey 2026. The article highlighted that crafting a compelling narrative is one of the six key trends identified by the survey. Across asset classes, new managers "have to be partic more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Milan Cortina 2026 Is Most-Watched Winter Paralympics on Record, Reaching 22.7 Million Total Viewers Across NBC, USA Network, and CNBC Led by Peacock, Milan Cortina 2026 Delivers Nearly 100 Million Streaming Minutes, a Winter Paralympics Record * NBCUniversal's coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games were the most-watched Winter Paralympics on record, reachin more PR

LONDON, England, March 18 -- The International Association of Democratic Lawyers issued the following news: * * * Multilateralism Under Threat: IADL and Partner NGOs Sound the Alarm at the UN At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, IADL, together with CETIM, Emmaus International, and FIAN International, raised the alarm on escalating attacks against international law and growing threats to multilateralism. We are witnessing increasing political pressure, financial coercion, the c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New York State Department of Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing support for the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA). The agency emphasized the critical role that MMRIA plays in its ongoing efforts to review maternal mortality cases and prevent future deaths in New York State. MMRIA serves as a secure and standardized repository that facilitates the collection and analysis of data more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Action Network has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed revisions to Information Collection 3090-0290. In its communication, the organization highlighted its lengthy commitment of over thirty-five years to promote federal inclusion rather than exclusion through its policies. The letter asserts that what the GSA describes as a routine update amounts to an overreach beyond its statutory auth more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Lawyers Guild has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing its proposed rule titled Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys. The rule seeks to establish a framework for the Department to review complaints against its attorneys before state bar associations proceed with investigations. The Guild expresses concerns that the proposed rule provides DOJ attorneys with an unfair advant more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New York Civic Engagement Table has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce outlining concerns over the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The coalition stresses that an accurate census count is vital for ensuring political representation and appropriate funding for community services. In the letter, NYCET highlights the importance of a successful 2026 test to avoid the undercounting experienced in the recent 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- New York Midwives have issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the proposed extension of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) Information Collection Request. The organization asserts that robust, standardized data systems are crucial for conducting effective maternal mortality reviews aimed at preventing avoidable deaths. The letter emphasizes the importance of thorough maternal mortality reviews more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to several components of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization highlights concerns regarding the planned testing strategies that may undermine the accuracy and effectiveness of the upcoming census. In the letter, the Chamber emphasizes the historical undercount of Latino communities, particularly young more ST

NEW YORK, March 21 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Represents North Los Angeles County Regional Center in its Headquarters Expansion in Chatsworth, California Transaction Marks Largest Office Lease in Los Angeles County Year-to-Date[1] * Newmark announces the Company has negotiated a 166,867-square-foot, long-term headquarter lease renewal and expansion on behalf of North Los Angeles County Regional Center ("NLACRC") at 9200 Oakdale Avenue in Chatsworth, Ca more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, March 20 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration * Dr. Mary McCourt's research group ( Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute ) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortin Remon Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This coll more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, March 20 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University CMAA Student Chapter Again Named Best in the Country * Niagara University's student chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) was once again named Student Chapter of the Year by the association at its World Conference and Club Business Expo, which was held Feb. 17-21 in Anaheim, California. It marks the 14th time in its 16-year history that the NU chapter has been  more PR

NEW YORK, March 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * North Korea's Rights Crisis, Not Just Missiles, Needs Global Attention * While breaking news stories capture our attention- North Korea 's recent launching of 10 ballistic missiles grabbed headlines-there's a tendency to ignore long running but dire issues such as North Korea's ongoing human rights crisis. On March 13, the United Nations special rapporteur on North Korea, Elizabeth Salmon, r more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Norway: Halt Extradition of Activist to Greece * (Athens) - The arrest of a human rights activist, Tommy Olsen, by Norwegian authorities on March 16, 2026, is based on a groundless extradition request by Greece, Human Rights Watch said today. Olsen, a Norwegian national and the founder of the nongovernmental organization Aegean Boat Report, was arrested at his home in Tromso under a European more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * NY & CA lawmakers demand state government protect families' health, pass food transparency reform * Amid slow-moving reform and rampant gaps in federal food safety regulation, doctors, health advocates, and New York and California lawmakers are urging the passage of landmark food safety legislation to ban harmful additives and mandate industry transparency. *** more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Carmen De La Rosa, New York City Council Member for District 10, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising strong concerns regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. This letter highlights the potential pitfalls that could arise from the test, particularly for the diverse immigrant communities it aims to serve. Council District 10, which includes neighborhoods like Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding proposed changes to health care regulations that could adversely affect residents' access to affordable health coverage. The revisions, detailed in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, prompted serious reservations from the Health Department over potential risks to service access for  more ST

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Condemns Hochul's Climate Law Rollbacks * NEW YORK - Today, Governor Hochul announced that she will propose rollbacks to New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The law sets goals for curtailing greenhouse gas emissions and prohibits state actions that increase pollution in disadvantaged communities. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Un more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * President Loeb Joins Federal Lawmakers at Hearing to Level Playing Field for American Film Production * BURBANK, CA - During a spotlight hearing convened by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-Calif.) at Burbank City Hall Friday, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) International President Matthew more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Use of Bayesian Methodology in Clinical Trials of Drug and Biological Products Guidance for Industry." Regeneron expressed support for the FDA's approach to integrating Bayesian methods alongside frequentist methods in clinical trial designs, with particular attention to controlling the Type I error r more ST

NEW YORK, March 20 (TNSjou) -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Frontline Communities Most Concerned by Climate Impacts Like Extreme Heat Study shows despite greater climate vulnerability for frontline groups, frontline communities and national respondents are equally worried about global warming (both 65%). Research emphasizes the importance of connecting dots between climate change and its direct impacts. * WASHINGTON - A brand-n more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Sen. Schiff's Spotlight Hearing on the Film and Television Industry * Above: Friedman and Schiff on at the spotlight hearing in Burbank. BURBANK, CA -Today, March 20, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined Senator Adam Schiff's Senate Spotlight Hearing titled "Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production" in Burbank to examine t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Fight to End Democrats' Dangerous DHS Shutdown * "Right now, the Department of Homeland Security remains closed. Democrats shut it down. For 35 days, they have blocked every effort to reopen it. Democrats need to vote with Republicans to reopen the Department of Homeland Security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of a vote to fully fun more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers Identify Adults Most at Risk of Heat-Related Illness * Nationally, heat-related mortality has risen by nearly 17 percent per year since 2016. As a result, New York City now issues heat alerts and opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least two conse more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on March 19, 2026, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda at an event entitled "The SEC Speaks in 2026": * * * Capital, Choice, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Remarks at The SEC Speaks in 2026 Thank you, [former Commissioner] Laura [Unger], for that kind introduction.[1] This year, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a document that came into existence during a perio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Riley Call On USDA To Quickly Release FY25 And FY26 Cost Share Funding For The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program * The Senator and Congressman Calls for the Full Reimbursement Levels Authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY more PR

NEW YORK, March 16 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sijia Cai discusses the evolution of private credit secondaries on Second Thoughts podcast Davis Polk partner Sijia Cai was featured on Secondaries Investor's Second Thoughts podcast discussing how the private credit secondaries market has evolved, the fundamental differences as compared to private equity secondaries, and the factors driving the surge in GP-led credit secondary transactions. She was jo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Softheon Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. As a company that provides essential support to Affordable Care Act (ACA) carriers, Softheon emphasizes the need for cautious implementation of the proposed regulations to ensure consumers receive adequate protection and plan integrity. In its comments, Softheon expressed support for CMS's commitment to  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Southern Tier Independence Center Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes in regulations affecting accessibility. The comments focus on Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which aim to rescind certain provisions related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The contentious proposals would eliminate critical requirements ensuring that new more ST

BUFFALO, New York, March 21 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Sportservice to bring inventive banana-themed menus to several MLB ballparks during Savannah Bananas' nationwide tour Banana Ball is taking over the country, and as the Savannah Bananas continue their nationwide tour, Sportservice - the sports hospitality and retail division of Delaware North - is stepping up to the plate with a bold lineup of banana themed food and beverage offerings designed to match the  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "Today, I had a productive conversation with Dr. Mehmet Oz about protecting health care for New Yorkers. "I reiterated that New York will continue to work with the federal government to identify bad actors and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in our health care system, as we have been successfully since I took office. "At the same time, the Trump Ad more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students pitch AI-inspired solutions at Cornell Health Hackathon * Many of health care's toughest challenges - from delayed diagnoses to inefficient clinical workflows - are waiting for creative solutions. At the Cornell Health AI Hackathon, student teams spent an intense weekend racing to build some of them. More than 100 students from across Cornell campuses and 17 other universities gathered March 6-8 in N more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and NYS Association of Counties Announce Partnership to Launch SUNY Student Paid Internships at County Governments Initiative from SUNY and NYSAC will Help More Students Secure Internship Opportunities and Help Improve County-Level Government Operations Students Interested in Summer Internship Spots Can Contact SUNY Career Service Offices on Their Campuses * State Univers more PR

POTSDAM, New York, March 20 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Awards Honorary Doctorate to Distinguished Alumnus & Disney Animation ReRecording Mixer David Fluhr '79 SUNY Potsdam to Welcome Back Acclaimed Sound Mixer David E. Fluhr (Hon. '79) for 'The Sound of Disney Animation' Talk on April 23 * Fresh off receiving his Honorary Doctor of Music degree from The State University of New York at Potsdam, acclaimed sound mixer Davi more PR

NEW YORK, March 16 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Teneo and Thoughtworks Launch New AI-Focused Joint Venture Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, and Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI, today announced the launch of a new AI-focused venture designed to help companies manage business transformation and turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. As AI reshapes every industry, technology is a more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, March 20 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech business students bring economic and financial literacy to life at 'Piggy Bank Play Day' * Tennessee Tech University's College of Business students demonstrated the impact of service-based learning on Tuesday, March 3, as the university's chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international economics honor society, hosted its first "Piggy Bank Play Day" for children in more PR

NEW YORK, March 18 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: * * * TheGuarantors Announce Growth Investment from Warburg Pincus TheGuarantors, the leader in residential lease guarantee solutions and AI-powered underwriting for the rental housing market, today announced a majority investment from Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing. The investment will allow the company to scale, broaden access to housing for millions of renters, and conti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: The SAVE America Act Delivers Commonsense Protections for Women's Sports and America's Children * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, I said at the beginning of this debate that I was going to use th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins SAVE America Act Press Conference * 'This isn't a Republican issue, this is an American issue.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a press conference in support of passing the SAVE America Act with Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), and James Lankford (R-Okla.). On voter ID laws-a commonsense, bipartisan p more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Medical Students Meet their Match * On Friday, March 20, as the clock struck noon, UConn-blue envelopes were ripped open, with the annual exhilaration of National Match Day filling the air with loud cheers, along with happy tears and sighs of relief. The crowd of over 100 fourth-year medical students, along with UConn faculty, family, and friends, gathered for the thrilling annual moment in more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 20 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 5 things to know about rare earth elements UW-Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.  By Chris Barncard Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days. Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships to produce rare earths, warn of potential shortages and analyze steps to curb China's  more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Vipan Kumar: Combating glyphosate-resistant weeds * Glyphosate - better known by the brand name Roundup - has been the go-to herbicide for commercial farmers in New York since it was introduced in the 1970s. However, several weed species have evolved resistance to the herbicide, and those weeds have made it into New York. Vipan Kumar, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science's Soil and Cro more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth * A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria. In an oral sta more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at NSRP Subcommittee Field Hearing on Accountability and Reform at the United Nations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, delivered the following opening remarks during the NSRP subcommittee f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Leads Hearing on Promoting American Film Production, Tackling Challenges Facing the Film Industry * Schiff: "We have a special responsibility when it comes to the future of the American film and television industry." Burbank, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) hosted a spotlight hearing "Lights, Camera, Competition": Promoting American Film Production to highlight more PR

NEW YORK, March 21 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * WE ACT for Environmental Justice Responds to Governor Hochul's Proposal to Change the State's Climate Act In response to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals for rolling back its signature Climate Law. WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Energy Justice Senior Policy Manager Eric Walker said the following: "New Yorkers are living through a real affordability crisis. Governor Hochul claim more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls on Bondi to Preserve Documents as DOJ Seeks to Interfere with State Bar Ethics Processes Amid worsening ethics lapses from Trump administration lawyers, MAGA DOJ proposes rule to subvert independent oversight of, and accountability for, its lawyers * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, s more PR