WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter emphasizes their support for the proposed changes that seek to clarify the definition of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed revisions aim to exclude "gender identity disorders n more ST

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates * GAHANNA, Ohio (March 20, 2026) -The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appal 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

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 21 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Biodiversity expert to present at 11th annual USI Shaw Biology Lecture The University of Southern Indiana will host its 11th annual Shaw Biology Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The event is open to the public at no charge. Dr. Jill Jankowski, Associate Professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, will p 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

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

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 20 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Charter School Application Approved for Williams Arts and Technology Academy in Fort Wayne Following the review of application and public comment, the University of Southern Indiana, as a charter school authorizer, approved the application for Williams Arts and Technology Academy (WATA) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, March 18. The school is approved for a three-year term beginning  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The company emphasizes the need for improved patient access and affordability as healthcare costs continue to rise. In its letter, Lilly outlines key recommendations aimed at promoting consumer affordability and reducing financial obstacles for patients amid increasing o more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * Summaries | March 2026 Commission Meeting These are summaries of orders voted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at its March 19, 2026, public meeting. Links to each order will be provided below once the order is issued. The summaries are produced by FERC's Office of External Affairs and are intended to provide only a general synopsis of the orders. These summaries are not intend 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 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by deputy director William Chou and senior fellow Masashi Murano, both of the Institute's Japan Chair: * * * What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit Introduction On March 19, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be making her first trip to Washington as Japan's leader, where she will have the opportuni more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, March 20 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Huntington University to Host Christian Thinking as Pilgrimage Conference Conference will explore what it means to think like a Christian in today's world * Huntington University's Center for Faith Integration and Vocation will host Christian Thinking as Pilgrimage, a one day gathering on May 21 exploring what it truly means to think like a Christian in today's complex world. In an increasingly  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 20 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Governor Mike Braun Named FGA's 2025 Governor of the Year * INDIANAPOLIS - Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun was presented with the Foundation for Government Accountability's (FGA) 2025 "Governor of the Year" award. FGA's "Governor of the Year" award recognizes a uniquely dedicated leader who advances policies that reduce barriers to work, increase trust in government, and promote more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is extending the timeline for preliminary countervailing duty investigations involving imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China and Mexico. ITA initiated these investigations on Jan. 20, 2026. Under the Tariff Act of 1930, the agency is typically required to issue preliminary findings within 65 days of the start date. Based on that schedule, the determinations were expecte 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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 19 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Leighton School of Nursing to Host Rural Healthcare Panel Discussion * Plymouth, Indiana-The Leighton School of Nursing will host a community panel discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare. This event will bring together healthcare leaders, nurses, partners, students, alumni, and community members to discuss the future of rural healthcare in Northern Indiana. This pan 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

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

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Canton SA Recycling Employees Scrap Steelworkers Union * Recycling workers voted by over 2-1 margin to remove unpopular union, escape forced union payments Canton, OH (March 20, 2026) - A group of over 40 employees of SA Recycling in Canton have successfully voted Steelworkers union officials out of power at their facility by a wide margin. SA Recycling worker Lesl more PR

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, March 17 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news: * * * NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation Launch the Lake Village Relief Fund and Volunteer Recovery Efforts Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is mobilizing resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Lake Village following last week's devastating storm, which caused two fata more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, March 20 -- Trine University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * On target: Trine team designing archery solution for disabled veteran Injuries sustained during the Gulf War robbed Chester Evitt of the ability to enjoy archery. A Trine University senior design group is working to give that ability back to him. "I used to be good enough with the bow that I could tell you, 'Lay a $1 bill on the table and I'll bet you that dollar bill I could put two arrows insi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Calls For $1 Million Investment to Make Housing More Affordable for PA Medicaid Recipients Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget includes $1 million in state funds to invest in stable housing and case management for Medicaid recipients with certain chronic health conditions. The proposed investment builds on solutions outlined more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Public Interest Organizations, Labor Unions, Media Companies Band Together to Block the FCC's Nexstar Merger Giveaway On Friday, a broad and politically diverse coalition of groups filed an emergency petition and appeal at the Federal Communications Commission seeking to stay the agency's unlawful March 19 decision to ap more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Report Shows Drop in Early Prenatal Care; Local OB-GYN Highlights Health Concerns * A new health report reveals that fewer women across the United States are receiving early prenatal care -a key factor in healthy pregnancies -with many delaying care into later trimesters or getting no prenatal support at all, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Di more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ joins coalition condemning FCC chair threats against broadcasters * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists joins more than 75 First Amendment scholars, communications and technology law experts, former Federal Communications Commission officials and free speech advocacy organizations, led by TechFreedo more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices * Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region. "We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hanna more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Men's Basketball Advance to the NCAA Final Four The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team has reached the NCAA Division III Final Four for the first time in program history. The Eagles defeated the University of Chicago 81-73 late Thursday night at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana to advance. UMW will take on the defending national champion T more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Verdict on Chatbots in Mental Health Screenings? Too Judgmental By: Veronica Gonzalez Chatbots used in mental health screenings aim to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and to expand access to needed services. Because they cannot cast personal judgment, chatbots are considered a neutral option for sharing mental health concerns. In a recent test of these common assumptions, ho more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Supports Bills to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress, Help Restore Public Trust * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced he is supporting two bills that would place new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress. Young is cosponsoring the Restore Trust in Congress Act to stop insider trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children  more PR