BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Tops Late-Night for Third Week in a Row Among Adults 18-49 * Series photos are available here. * "Jimmy Kimmel Live" ranked No. 1 in late-night among Adults 18-49 (0.16 rating) for the third week in a row, taking the top spot in the key Adult demo for six of the last seven weeks. * So far in 2026, the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" YouTube chan more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Livestream***Tuesday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Receive Public Testimony from Children Brutalized by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 113 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process and calling for the rule to be withdrawn. In their letter, the Conservation Commenters emphasize the vital role that public engagement plays in forest management, noting that many participants possess essential local knowledge and expertise. These sm more ST

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 20 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * 13th MEU Forms Complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force * CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA - The 13th MEU Command Element welcomed Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/4, which will serve as the Ground Combat Element; Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 13, which will serve as the Logistics Combat Element; and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced) and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, which toget more PR

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

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 39 census stakeholders organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concern over proposed changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The groups advocate for high-quality census data that accurately represents diverse communities and warn that recent modifications threaten the integrity of the upcoming headcount. Among the most troubling changes highlighted in the letter is the re more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 42 health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to regulations affecting access to medically necessary formulas and foods for individuals with gastrointestinal (GI) and inherited metabolic disorders. The letter highlights the essential role that specialized nutrition plays in the health management of patients suffering from these conditions. The p more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 5 El Paso County officials, California, have 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 letter raises concerns over the potential impact of revisions to the test, which county leaders argue may undermine the accuracy of the upcoming national count, particularly for Latino communities. As the Census Bureau prepares for the 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 9 child advocacy organizations has implored the U.S. Census Bureau to revert to its original plan for the 2026 Operational Test designed to improve the enumeration of young children. The organizations expressed their concerns over proposed alterations to the testing strategies, which they argue neglect crucial methods needed to address the ongoing undercount of young children in the U.S. Census. The coalition highlighted that the adjustments to the 2026 Op more ST

BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Bad Girls (3/26) * THURSDAY, MARCH 26 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Bad Girls" (114) Logline: Dixie and Blue feud over family loyalty, then Ryan suspects Sam is hiding a major secret but fears confronting her. Meanwhile, a face mask mishap hits an influencer's model as the 113 tackles a disturbing house fire. (TV-14, DV) S more PR

BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Pick Your Poison (3/26) * THURSDAY, MARCH 26 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Pick Your Poison" (915) Logline: Athena is pulled into a mysterious murder investigation when a man arrives at the station to report his own death. Meanwhile, the 118 races to the site of a car crash involving a mother and son. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Co 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

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Aliah Zewail Leads New Research on Moral Stereotyping in Large Language Models * Aliah Zewail, a graduate student in psychological and brain sciences in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has led research for a new paper examining the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), morality and cultural diversity. In "Moral Stereotyping in Large Language Models more PR

BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Birthday Blunders, Pranksters, and Winter Woes (4/5) * SUNDAY, APRIL 5 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Birthday Blunders, Pranksters, and Winter Woes" (3616) Logline: On an all-new episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," the laughable chaos continues with birthday blunders, epic pranksters, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Asian Americans Advancing Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the proposed design of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. As a coalition of four organizations focused on serving the rapidly growing Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Advancing Justice emphasizes the importance of accurate data collection in ensuring fair representation. In its lette more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta and Law Enforcement Partners Dismantle Narcotics Trafficking Ring, 20 Arrested * SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in coordination with state and local law enforcement, today announced the results of an extensive, multi-agency investigation targeting illegal narcotics trafficking and related criminal activity. The operation led to the arre more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with El Monte Union High School District to Address Handling of Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse Allegations * EL MONTE -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a proposed stipulated judgment with the El Monte Union High School (District) to address critical and systemic shortfalls in the District's response to alleg more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures District Court Decision Dismissing Trump Administration Lawsuit Challenging California's Proposition 12 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California's decision to dismiss the Trump Administration's lawsuit against California's Proposition 12.  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Ruling Blocking Trump Administration's Illegal Attempt to Limit Access to Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday secured a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon blocking U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s December 18, 2025 declarati 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

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release: * * * Australian National Arrested on Criminal Complaint Charging Him with Assaulting Federal Officer at Los Angeles International Airport An Australian national has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with assaulting a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Justice Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- BioPhotas, Inc., a manufacturer of FDA-cleared photobiomodulation (PBM) devices, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about proposed draft guidance that could exempt certain Class II PBM devices from premarket notification requirements. The company cautioned that loosening regulatory controls risks creating consumer confusion, undermining scientific standards, and allowing unvalidated products to compete unfairly i more ST

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 21 -- Blue Shield of California has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing important provisions in the agency's Proposed 2027 Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters. The nonprofit health plan emphasized the need for robust state-level flexibility to better serve Californians as significant changes in health care coverage loom on the horizon. The letter critiques recent proposals, especially as the expiration of enhanced  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration expressing concerns over proposed modifications to Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The agencies cautioned that increasing domestic content requirements could disrupt the development of EV charging infrastructure across California and potentially nationwide. In their rema more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Antonio Buelna, of Fresno, has been appointed Chief of Infrastructure Maintenance at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Buelna has been Assistant Director of Capital Projects for the City of Fresno since 2024. He had held several positions at Union Pacific more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Department of Insurance has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services articulating objections to the proposed rule changes under file number CMS-9883-P. The letter highlights concerns about the potential negative impact on healthcare access, as well as the erosion of states' constitutional power to regulate healthcare. The proposed modifications, which include changes to the essential health benefits benchmarks, are more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Department of Managed Health Care has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule affecting health care benefits. The proposed rule pertains to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically addressing the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 and the Basic Health Program. The DMHC, which oversees health care service plans for more than 30 milli more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- City of Union City (California) Vice Mayor Jaime Patino has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to critical elements of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The Vice Mayor warns that an undercount of Latino residents could severely impact the city's funding for essential services like healthcare and education. In the letter, Patino highlights the ramifications of the undercount from the last censu more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days Cutting red tape and fast-tracking critical wildfire safety projects What you need to know: One year after Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to fast-track critical forest management projects, more than 300 wildfire safety projects have been approved statewide in 300 days to confront t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Association of Health Plans (CAHP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed changes in the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The organization, which represents 42 health care service plans providing coverage for over 28 million Californians, emphasizes the necessity for constructive dialogue as HHS seeks to refine its regulations. CAHP acknowledges  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The California Dental Association (CDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to proposed changes concerning the inclusion of adult dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This move, according to CDA, undermines access to critical dental care. In its letter, CDA, which represents around 27,000 dentists, argues that the CMS's plan to rein more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Disability Services Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes to federal accessibility standards affecting individuals with disabilities. In its commentary, CDSA, which represents over 120 service provider organizations across California serving more than 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) daily, warns that such proposed revisions thre more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Four Wheel Drive Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing a proposed rule that would revise the project-level predecisional administrative review process, arguing the changes would limit public participation in decisions affecting national forest lands. In its letter, Cal4Wheel emphasizes that its members regularly utilize and recreate on the 15.5 million acres of public land managed by the USFS in California. The o more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Health and Human Services Agency has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights expressing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to exclude "gender dysphoria not resulting from a physical impairment" from the federal definition of "disability" under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The agency highlights that gender dysphoria, a psychiatric diagnosis related to the disconnect betwee more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Access and Information and the Department of Managed Health Care submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging withdrawal of proposed changes to expand eligibility for catastrophic health plans under the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. In their letter, HCAI and DMHC assert that the changes would allow broader age and income eligibility for c more ST

LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * California Man Charged with Conducting Large-Scale Gift Card Fraud Scheme * LANSING - Today, Sinjuan Song, 31, of Alhambra, California, was arraigned before the Honorable Todd Fox of the 51 st District Court in Waterford for allegedly conducting a large-scale gift card fraud scheme, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Song has been charged with one count of Conducting a  more PR

SEASIDE, California, March 21 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * President's Speaker Series highlights fresh research supporting 'Food is Medicine' One of the key questions that audiences were encouraged to ask is how their food was grown. By Caitlin Fillmore The benefits of regenerative agriculture go beyond just soil health, enhancing a plant's inner chemistry and nutritional value, according to emerging research. That was more PR

PASADENA, California, March 19 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Response to Trump Administration Lawsuit Targeting California's Clean Car Authority On Thursday, March 12, the Justice Department announced a new lawsuit on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that aims to block California's ability to set stricter-than-federal emission more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 21 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * CDPH Warns of Serious Illness linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese Produced by RAW FARM, LLC CDPH reminds public to avoid risks of illness by choosing pasteurized milk and dairy products * What You Need to Know: The California Department Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers and businesses not to eat, serve, or sell raw cheddar cheese manufactured and distributed by RAW FARM more PR

BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #3: Sean Gunn, Cynthia Nixon and Roy Wood Jr. (3/27) * FRIDAY, MARCH 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #3: Sean Gunn, Cynthia Nixon and Roy Wood Jr." (404) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants competing for a charity of their choice,  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

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Chance audition helped Sherman find his Husker ensemble * When he first started applying to acting programs, Nebraska wasn't on freshman Melkie Sherman's radar. A quick, chance audition for faculty and staff from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film changed his thinking. "I was at an open audition in Dallas for a bunch of different schools, and there was an opportunity to do a walk-in auditio more PR

DAVIS, California, March 20 -- The University of California Davis issued the following statement on March 19,2026, by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * To the UC Davis Community: Spring at UC Davis is a season of transition. Students are already eagerly registering for commencement, and just a few weeks ago, we opened our doors to thousands of new students, notifying them of their acceptance to the Class of 2030. They will arrive at a time of profound change, just as our current graduates prepar more PR

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

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * CIPR Event: 'From Hurricane and Severe Convective Storm Mitigation to Wildfire Resilience: Lessons Learned' * On March 23, during the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Spring National Meeting, the NAIC's Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) will host a special event discussing how alignment amon more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- CleanEarth4Kids.org submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process, arguing that the revisions would restrict public participation in decisions affecting national forests and environmental policy. The organization emphasizes that families, students, seniors, volunteers, and experts play a crucial role in providing feedback on matters concerni more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, March 21 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Delegation Leaves for Cuba With Over 6000 Pounds of Medical Supplies and Over 140 Suitcases Full of Humanitarian Aid Participants will be available to the press upon their return on Monday at 4 pm ET (location TBD) * MIAMI - CODEPINK's Nuestra America Convoy delegatio 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 20 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is removing four office supply products from the federal procurement list. The action involves four punch head replacement items previously furnished by nonprofit agencies. The committee determined these products are no longer suitable for federal procurement under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. The specific products being removed include: * Punch Head Replacement, 13/32", Beige (NSN 7520-0 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 21 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media and Strava Partner to Advance Digital and Physical Well-Being for Kids and Families Joint initiative unites leading children's advocacy organization with largest online active community to promote digital and physical well-being * Common Sense Media and Strava today announced a collaboration focused on supporting the digital and physical well-being of kids  more PR

PASADENA, California, March 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Courting the Competition: Some Male Fruit Flies Serenade Each Other Rather Than Fight * Like the males of many animal species, male Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, a commonly studied lab animal, are aggressive toward one another and even fight when competing for resources such as food and females. Researchers in the lab of David Anderson have been studying aggression in these insect 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

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Defenders of Wildlife, a national non-profit wildlife conservation organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding planned oil and gas lease sales in Central California's Outer Continental Shelf. The comments represent the perspectives of 71 members and supporters, highlighting the potential environmental impacts of the proposed lease sales under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Delta Electronics Ltd., Fremont, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed modifications to the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The agency is currently considering whether to alter the existing waiver from February 21, 2023, which permits a cost threshold of 55% for components manufactured in the United States. The potential adjustment under review would increase this requirem more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Director highlights DCMA strengths, acquisition transition in first SoCal visit * CARSON, Calif. - During a weeklong visit to Southern California, Navy Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford, Defense Contract Management Agency director, and Dr. Juanita Christensen, executive director of DCMA's Geographic and Systems Support Command, toured contractor facilities, met with defense contractors and held five emp 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 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * California bill would ban toxic 'forever chemical' pesticides contaminating nearly 40% of state-grown non-organic produce AB 1603 would phase out PFAS pesticides by 2035 and require public disclosure on 2.5M pounds of chemicals used each year * SACRAMENTO - A bill introduced today in the Assembly would ban the toxic "forever chemical" pesticides that contaminate nearly two in f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * Vermont House approves bill to ban toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease The Vermont House on Friday took decisive action to protect public health, passing a bill that would ban the use and sale of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in the state. House Bill 739 would end Vermonters' exposure to the chemical, an extremely dangerous weedkiller linked to serious health harms, including Park more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on Ruling Blocking Unlawful & Dangerous Anti-Trans 'Kennedy Declaration' * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to a federal ruling that blocks U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary RFK, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, do more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release: * * * Federal Charges Filed Against Carmichael Man for Interstate Threats Against a Judge A criminal complaint was unsealed today charging Karl Czekai, 29, of Carmichael, with making interstate threats, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, Czekai is separated from his wife, who moved to Oklahoma with their child to get away 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 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: * * * Trump FCC's Ignores Evidence and the Law, Approves Nexstar's Tegna Takeover On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved Nexstar Media's bid to take over Tegna Inc. In the process, the FCC claimed the right to waive a congressionally-set cap that prohibits any single broadcas more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The FREED Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and older adults in Northern California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the department's proposed changes that would rescind critical accessibility regulations. The organization argues that these changes threaten to undermine access for individuals with disabilities, jeopardizing equal opportunities and rights  more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Team Secures Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Victory in Olivier v. City of Brandon et al. * A Gibson Dunn pro bono team secured a unanimous victory at the U.S. Supreme Court on March 20, 2026, in Olivier v. City of Brandon et al., a civil rights case in which our team was supported by a diverse coalition of 11 amicus briefs. Gabriel Olivier more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Seventh Circuit Victory in Major Insurance Dispute * Gibson Dunn secured a significant victory for National Union in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in a high-profile insurance coverage dispute arising from ethylene oxide emissions in Willowbrook, Illinois. The firm's team successfully argued that coverage for nearly 1,000 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Gomez Grills Intelligence Chiefs, Exposes Lack of Evidence for War Justification * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As U.S. military operations continue in Iran, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) sharply questioned top intelligence officials, exposing glaring inconsistencies, evasions, and a troubling admission: the intelligence community cannot clearly support claims that Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat.  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 20 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies. Margaret Bultas, Ph.D., of Eureka, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Ms. Bultas is a professor at Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine Schoo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Hyundai Motor Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Investment Security regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program (KIP) and proposals to streamline the foreign investment review process. The letter emphasizes Hyundai's commitment to supporting American industry and calls for improvements in the KIP to facilitate greater investment from trusted allied partners, highlighting the im more ST

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

DANIA BEACH, Florida, March 21 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * The IGFA's Online Angling Education Resources: Educating and Inspiring Anglers Around the World The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has long been a global leader in promoting ethical angling practices, game fish conservation, and angler education. The majority of our angling education efforts have focused on in-person instruction with hands-on activities on or near the water.  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure: Research * Key takeaways * Analyzing data from the U.S. motion picture industry, researchers found that teams whose members had a history of projects with box-office success tended to produce more profitable movies. * Production crews scatter after a movie wraps, so learning from failures doesn't have the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Jacobs, Beyer, Matsui, Lieu, McClain Delaney Introduce Legislation to Repeal White House AI Moratorium * U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD), today introduced the Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act to repeal President Donald Trump's ex more PR

BURBANK, California, March 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JAMES MARSDEN, ELIZABETH BANKS, NIALL HORAN, CHARLIE PUTH AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 23-27 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, alo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Michigan, has announced its intent to repatriate a collection of cultural items to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California. This decision follows requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regarding the ethical return of ancestral materials. The items consist of one lot of baskets, classified as sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. According to the museum, these  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release: * * * L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Federal Investigation into Crypto 'Mogul' Threats Against Party Planner A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) deputy pleaded guilty today to obstructing a federal investigation into a now-jailed, self-styled cryptocurrency businessman by lying that he never witnessed the wannabe cry 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

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11407) on March 19, 2026, by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter: * * * Litigation Over the Trump Administration's Grant Terminations Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, the Administration has paused payments under a number of existing grants and terminated billions of dollars' worth of grant awards under a variety of different programs. The Adminis more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by associate Clara Duc and partner Jacques de Tonquedec: * * * France and the EU Commission Move Forward With Pay Directive Implementation At a Glance * France has released a draft law to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law. * The draft clarifies the scope of the new obligations by introducing a new gender equality index comprising seven indicators, and sp 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

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary n March 18, 2026, by shareholder Keith J. Rosenblatt and partners Rachel Simone Frey and Bianca Devaney: * * * Third Circuit Ames to Level Playing Field for Reverse Discrimination Claimants under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination At a Glance * The Third Circuit rejected the heightened evidentiary burden imposed on majority-group plaintiffs under the background circumstances rule as incompatible more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by shareholder Goldie Davidoff: * * * Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Split to Align with Federal Tax Guidance On March 11, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Second Substitute House Bill 2345 (HB 2345). The new law revises how the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium requirements are allocated between employers and employees to address Int more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - March 20, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin White House Releases National AI Framework On Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Emilio Salas, executive director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding Docket No. FR-6540-P-01 on implementation of the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. In its letter, LACDA expressed appreciation for HUD's efforts to address the persistent issues of disinvestment from minority neighborhoods and systemic discrimination affecting low- and more ST

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Preserving the American Dream in Maine Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. You know, the prospect of homeownership has always been the cornerstone of the American Dream. It's been a pathway to financial stability. But today, that dream is simply out of reach for so many people. The median price for a home in Maine is $395,000, and that's only slightly lower than the more PR

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 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

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI SLAMS FCC MEDIA BUREAU APPROVAL OF NEXSTAR-TEGNA MERGER THAT BLOWS PAST 39% OWNERSHIP CAP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau approved the merger between Nexstar Media G more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, BEYER, LIEU, JACOBS, MCCLAIN DELANEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL WHITE HOUSE AI MORATORIUM * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD) introduced the Guaranteeing and Uphol more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 635 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive healt more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau regarding its upcoming 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. MALDEF argues that the current design overlooks critical Latino population concerns and squander taxpayer resources. MALDEF, a prominent Latino civil rights organization, expressed disappointment with the Census Bureau's decision to eliminate four of the six planned testing sites.  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Spring National Meeting to Advance Modernization, Resilience, and Consumer Protection * On March 22-25, state insurance regulators will gather in San Diego for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Spring National Meeting, where they will continue working together on key initiatives addressing the cha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury voicing opposition to the agency's proposal to establish a system of records. This proposal has raised significant concerns among the NHLP regarding its implications for data privacy and the treatment of sensitive information. The NHLP is dedicated to advancing housing justice for underprivileged and marginalized communities. Their advocacy for tenant and  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed national primary drinking water standard for perchlorate. The NRDC argues that the proposed health goals and regulations fail to protect public health, particularly vulnerable populations, from this harmful contaminant. The NRDC's letter details findings that suggest the EPA's proposed Maximum C 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 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

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following Q&A on March 18, 2026, involving Regional Administrator Jennifer Quan: * * * A Conversation with Regional Administrator Jennifer Quan About the 2026 West Coast Salmon Fishing Seasons The Pacific Fishery Management Council has released three alternative options for West Coast salmon seasons, which for 3 years have been closed in California. Regional Administrator Jennife 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 -- The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service expressing support for proposed regulations aimed at improving fixed gear marking and entanglement risk reduction in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. PCFFA represents a diverse range of commercial fishing associations from San Diego to Crescent City, advocating for active fis more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Judge denies injunction, but jury trial fight continues * Ephrata, Washington - A judge has denied a preliminary injunction for a multigenerational ranching family fighting for their constitutional right to a jury trial, allowing a state agency proceeding to move forward while the underlying constitutional question remains unresolved. Wade and Teresa King, whose fam more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Timely Funding for Agricultural Farm Worker Student Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led eight Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to ensure the timely delivery of federal funds for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Prog more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Parents Helping Parents, a nonprofit organization based in San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy voicing opposition to proposed rule changes regarding nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The organization argues that these proposed changes threaten vital accessibility measures enshrined in the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed rule changes, detailed under Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Patterson Family Pharmacy submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns about the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their detrimental effect on patient access to medications. In the letter, the organization detailed the growing challenges posed by PBM contracts, which often reimburse pharmacies at rates significantly below the actual costs of dispensing medications. The average cost to dispense a prescription is est more ST

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest establishes endowed education scholarship * PennWest University has established an endowed scholarship in memory of Dr. Carol Lee Webb, a 1966 graduate of the California campus and longtime educator whose career was dedicated to supporting students and advancing the field of special education. The scholarship, created through a memorial gift from Webb's husband, Col. Patrick Webb, will support students more PR

ARCATA, California, March 20 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Perez-Zoghbi Earns First Team All-America Honors with Third-Place Finish in 800m at NCAA Indoor Championships * Perez-Zoghbi, Humboldt's lone indoor national qualifier, continued her impressive season with a podium finish against the nation's best. The sophomore athletically became a First Team All-American for the first time in her indoor track career. Friday's preliminary more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Physicists find electronic agents that govern flat band quantum materials * In a study recently published in Nature Physics, Qimiao Si's group at Rice University collaborated with researchers from the Weizmann Institute to visualize the building blocks of flat band quantum materials. "In flat band materials, electron motion experiences destructive interference," said Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Prof more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Port of Long Beach, California, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) addressing concerns about a proposed modification to the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers utilized in Federal-aid highway projects. This modification suggests an increase in the domestic content threshold from the current 55 percent to as much as 100 percent of total component costs, a change that the Port argues could have severe  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Raises Alarm Over Terms of Commerce Department Equity Stake in USA Rare Earth, Condemns Lutnick Conflict of Interest Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Howard Lutnick condemning the Department's proposed equity stake deal wi 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 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Joins Underwood, Adams to Reintroduce Momnibus Bills to End America's Maternal Health Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswomen Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in reintroducing the Momnibus, 14 bills that comprehensively address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs: A Leading Voice Against Trump's Reckless War in Iran * Since President Trump launched a reckless and illegal regime-change operation in Iran, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) has been a leading voice in Congress, pushing for an end to this war, supporting a bipartisan war powers resolution, leading oversight of instances of civilian harm, and vowing to oppose the Pentagon's floated $200 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran, Senator Blumenthal Lead Bicameral Bill to Protect Veterans' Disability Benefits * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation to protect Veterans' disability benefits following the Trump Administration's attempt to cut benefits for Veterans who rely on me 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

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Research aids future development of bio-inspired underwater vehicles * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu The biological swimming technique of the vast majority of aquatic creatures could influence the design of unmanned and autonomous underwater vehicles. Crustaceans such as krill, shrimp and lobsters use metachronal swimming to  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 21 -- Runners for Public Lands submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level pre-decisional administrative review process that would shorten public comment and objection periods under environmental review procedures. According to RPL, the U.S. Forest Service's proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process would reduce the comment period for environmental assessments (EAs) to just  more ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing that vulnerability is rooted more in brain wiring than in any single substance By Ricki Arvesen Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Scientists turbocharge immune cells to attack prostate cancer * Key takeaways * Researchers and scientists have engineered a new class of supercharged T cells that are stronger, longer-lasting, and more precise at killing prostate cancer cells. * They introduced a natural "catch bond," a fishhook-like interaction that strengthens when cells pull against each other. * This allow more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Senator Murphy's Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act Would Revive Robinson-Patman Act, Curb Power Buyers * Washington, D.C. -Following news that Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, a bill that would modernize and strengthen the Robinson-Patman Act and stop dominant "power buyers" from using their size to extract discri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing conditional support for proposed revisions to its project-level predecisional administrative review process, while urging protections for public participation. In the letter, the Sierra Institute expressed support for improvements in the efficiency of NEPA development and review processes but raised concerns that proposed re more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sparkz Inc., Livermore, California, a U.S.-based battery and advanced energy technology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration regarding the proposed modification of Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In the letter, Sparkz advocates for a significant increase in domestic content requirements for EV chargers that receive federal funding. The organization highlights t more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Students reach for the stars with launch of first satellite * Northeastern's satellite will shoot into space aboard a SpaceX rocket on a mission to the International Space Station. by Cesareo Contreras March 20, 2026 A satellite about the size of two Rubik's cubes that was developed by Northeastern University students will launch into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket next month. Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Suisun City Housing Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter outlines concerns regarding the proposed regulations that the authority believes would impose excessive burdens on housing agencies and adversely affect vulnerable populations. The authority  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36848) entitled "Michael W. Williams - Control Exemption - McCloud Railway Co.; Ozark Valley Railroad Inc.; and Washington and Idaho Railway Inc.": * * * Michael W. Williams - Control Exemption - McCloud Railway Co.; Ozark Valley Railroad Inc.; and Washington and Idaho Railway Inc. Digest:/1 This decision grants after-the-fact authority for Michael W. William more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * This Year's Snow Drought is Etching Itself Into Utah Forest History * Trees in the West are remarkably flexible -they endure extended droughts, sweltering summers and subzero winters as part of a wildly variable climate. Even so, this year's snow drought is going to leave a mark. Without a winter snowpack to convert into spring runoff, trees will shift into very low gear, growing little and leaving narrow bands more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, March 21 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * TikTok unveils the BTS ARIRANG In-App Experience * TikTok celebrates the return of pop royalty BTS with a new in-app experience for their fans * Fans can unlock exclusive content, experiences and games to get closer to the band * TikTok today announces the launch of the BTS ARIRANG In-App Experience, a bespoke in-app destination celebrating the highly  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Two Scripps-Named Marine Species Make Top 10 List * Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for The Lord of the Rings universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very real creatures living in the deep sea. Some of these otherworldly ocean animals are even featured in the latest "Top 10 New Marine Species" list published by the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Scie more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea. 2 Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Department fe more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz awarded grant to promote and support open scholarship, engaged mentoring * UC Santa Cruz will launch a pioneering initiative to support and promote open science, open scholarship, and high-quality graduate student mentoring by developing guidelines to evaluate and recognize this important work. The two-year initiative is made possible by a $250,000 Modernizing A more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 21 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Newly discovered genetic weakness may help target deadly small cell neuroendocrine cancers UCLA researchers found blocking a key protein could halt tumor growth in aggressive cancers * UCLA researchers have uncovered a hidden weakness in some of the deadliest cancers, revealing a potential new strategy for targeting tumors that have long resisted treatment. Small cell neuroendocrine cance more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California Davis campus plans to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identifies the physical remains of 30 individuals and a total of 5,658 associated funerary objects. These items were acquired during excavations led by graduate student Patricia Johnson in 1968 at two primary locations: the Capay Valley Site and site CA-YOL-110. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus intends to repatriate three unassociated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The objects were originally removed from an unknown site in Kern County, California, in May 1956. The excavation was conducted by university associates, including C.L. Hubbs. These items eventually became part of the Hubbs Collection, which has moved through several institutions over more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus is planning to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university identified 129 individuals of Native American ancestry and 27 associated objects currently in its possession. The materials include ancestral remains from St. Catherine's Island and Pine Harbor, Georgia, which were excavated during various archaeological  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 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla: "So-Called SAVE America Act Would Be a Huge Step Backwards for Our Country" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, continued leading Democrats' charge against the anti-voter SAVE America Act. In a speech on the Senate floor, Padilla warned about 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

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * White House Releases AI Framework to Govern Tech for Americans Nationwide * WASHINGTON-Today, the White House released a National Framework for Artificial Intelligence, which provides a blueprint for Congress to govern this nascent technology across America. "When it comes to AI, the Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America Rural America is already seeing the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation shaped by the experiences and testimony of everyday rural Americans. More of America's 2 million family farms will be able to pass down their acreage, equipment, and le more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Worthington Enterprises Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration urging federal intervention against California's Senate Bill 1280 (SB 1280), which seeks to ban non-refillable propane cylinders. The company argues that this legislation violates the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) and its regulations by imposing requirements that are not compatible with national safety standards. more ST