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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Olympic medalist, WNBA hall of famer and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw will headline this year's Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 in the Hintz Family Alumni Center's Robb Hall (Room 110). Holdsclaw was a basketball superstar who was once hail 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

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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Behavioral Hydration Program in Landmark Kidney Stone Prevention Trial Increased Urine Output but Didn't Lower Stone Recurrence Rates * A multi-institutional study involving researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a behavioral program designed to increase fluid intake and decrease risk of kidney stones -using tools such as more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Beyond the Leaderboard: How Comcast Business Honored the Military Community at THE PLAYERS(R) Championship 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship draws the best golfers in the world to the coast of Florida every March. But for Comcast Business, the most memorable moments of tournament week rarely happen on the course. This year, as a proud partner of THE PLAYERS, we spent the week foc 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 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Applauds FEMA Reversal on BRIC Program Following Months of Advocacy * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) decision to reinstate of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, following months of sustained advocacy to preserve critical disaster mitigation funding for more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The law firm Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services voicing its opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to omit gender dysphoria from the definitions of "individual with a disability" and "disability" under federal regulations. This proposed revision, as outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, has raised concerns among advocacy groups and legal experts, who argue that such a change could h more ST

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 20 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Can listening to 'pink noise' make your sleep worse? * By Robert MacKinnon, Anglia Ruskin University Are you one of those people who can't drop off to sleep if it's "too quiet"? If so, you're not alone. According to a 2023 survey of UK participants, 50% of people listen to some kind of noise to help fall asleep. Many people have turned to pink, white or brown noise to help them drift off. But a new  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

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Bowling All-Conference Awards Ahead of Championship * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 20, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced its 2026 Bowling All-Conference Awards, recognizing the conference's top student-athletes, coach, and team achievements following an outstanding regular season. The honorees r 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 21 -- Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes that would undermine accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. The letter addresses docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which aim to rescind critical regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. As the organization designated by the Commonwea more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review - 2026 Duane Morris LLP has released the Duane Morris Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review - 2026, the third edition of this publication. It analyzes the key rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2025 in the product liability and mass tort class action space and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Education Law Center Pennsylvania (ELC-PA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes that would rescind key accessibility regulations for federally assisted programs. The center describes the changes as unlawful and detrimental to students with disabilities across the nation. The letter specifically addresses the DOE's Direct Final Rule regarding the rescinding of critical portions of the regulations implementin more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces Partnership to Ensure Affordable Energy and Power America's AI Future The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), today announced a unique public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to redevelop DOE land, modernize energy infrastructure, and develop advanced computing in Southern Ohio. As part of the p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Introduces Resolution Honoring Bucks County's Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier on Her 100th Birthday * Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced a resolution honoring Mae Krier of Levittown, Pennsylvania, on her 100th birthday-a tribute to one of the original Rosie the Riveters and to a life spent in service, both to the country she helped defend and to 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

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Hidden Helpers: Pittsburgh's Industrial Past Might Hold the Key to a Cleaner Future * Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from a steel powerhouse to a hub for health care and education. But the city's industrial past left a hidden legacy: toxic compounds like benzene and toluene in the soil. While most life can't survive such a contamination, some microbes adapted to use the pollutants as food. N more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that a domestic industry is materially injured by imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. The chemicals, known as MAMMOs, were found to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Taiwan. The proceedings began after Arkema Inc., Radnor, Pennsylvania, filed petitions with the commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Under the Tar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Joint Aviation Community submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting a proposed rule on interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems while urging coordination with the Federal Communications Commission and adjustments to implementation timelines. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining the full functionality of radio altimeter systems, especially as they contend with emerging wireless technologies. The Joint Aviati more ST

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Awarded State Grant to Help Prepare More Special Education Teachers Kutztown University has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help address the statewide shortage of special education teachers. The grant is part of a nearly $1 million investment awarded to 11 colleges and universities across Pennsylvania to create faster, more afford 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

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Leading Moms Group Thanks U.S. Democratic Women's Caucus for Thursday Evening's 'Powerful Conversation' with PA Moms * U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) Joined Moms in Discussion on Affo 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

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Introduces Resolution Calling for Immediate Funding of DHS * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced a resolution calling on Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immediately and in its entirety, as a lapse in appropriations continues to impact national security operations and more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Mental Health America has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. MHA expressed concerns that the proposed changes could restrict access to crucial mental health and substance use services at a time when demand for treatment remains critical. In its letter, MHA emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust standards and enforcin more ST

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University Students, Alumni, and Faculty Win Multiple ADDY Awards Students, alumni, and faculty from Moravian University received multiple honors at the 2026 American Advertising Federation Greater Lehigh Valley (AAFGLV) American Advertising Awards, a juried competition recognizing excellence in advertising, design, and creative communication across the region. Known as the ADDY Awards, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing critical challenges in accessing diagnostic imaging for cancer patients. In response to the agency's request for information on interoperability standards and certification, ONS highlighted persistent barriers that patients face when trying to obtain electronic access to their diagnostic images. Despite the widesprea more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania-Section, American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate. The organization voiced its insights about the potential regulation during the public comment period. The PA-AWWA is comprised of a diverse group, including regulated utilities, authorities, and municipal representatives, all dedicated more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration to Invest Over $230 Million in North Central PA Roads and Bridges in 2026 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 3 today announced that 101 projects are anticipated to start during the 2026 construction season, and 37 projects will continue in 2026 in the nine-county, Montoursville-based region. These investments support  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for Perchlorate. The letter outlines recommendations aimed at simplifying compliance processes, enhancing clarity, and addressing implementation concerns. In its response, DEP suggests implementing a monitoring provision akin to the current requirement f more ST

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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Recovers Nearly $130,000 in Unpaid Wages for 59 Pennsylvanians from Dauphin County Construction Company The Department of Labor & Industry investigation found Minimum Wage Act violations, underscoring the Shapiro Administration's commitment to enforcing labor laws and ensuring workers are paid what they are owed. L&I has returned more than $15.7 mill more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Picozzi, Hughes Legislation Supporting Philadelphia's 2026 World Cup & America 250 Celebrations Passes in the Senate Senate Bill 1218, sponsored by Senator Picozzi (5th District) and Senator Hughes(7th District)passed in the Pennsylvania Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation establishes a temporary 'Philadelphia 250 Permit',  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Spring into Action and Make it Rain Money with Unclaimed Property More than $46 million in unclaimed property is waiting for those with spring connections * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging Pennsylvanians to brighten their rainy spring days by claiming their unclaimed property. Individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include  more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Lehigh Valley campus leaders highlight growth, partnerships and regional impact Annual advisory board event highlights workforce initiatives, academic excellence, alumni support, and downtown expansion aligned with Lehigh Valley's economic momentum By Ryan Abramson Penn State Lehigh Valley welcomed members of its campus advisory board for a March 19  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet * ALTOONA, Pa. -In February, Altoona was designated as an accredited Level I Arboretum through ArbNet, an international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. Founded by the Morton Arboretum in 2011, the program establishes and shares a recognized set of industry standards to unify the arboretum communi more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet In February, Altoona was designated as an accredited Level I Arboretum through ArbNet, an international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. Founded by the Morton Arboretum in 2011, the program establishes and shares a recognized set of industry standards to unify the arboretum comm more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State announces F.N.B. Corp. and its banking subsidiary as official banking, financial services provider * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has announced a partnership that establishes First National Bank (FNB), the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, as the University's long-term retail banking and financial services provider, effective July 1. The proposal was approved by th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns regarding two proposed rule changes that could impact accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The letter addresses proposed actions that would rescind critical regulations tied to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The proposed rule changes, designated under Docket Numbers DO more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development voicing opposition to the proposal to remove the Fair Housing Act's (FHA) discriminatory effects regulations. In their letter, PCADV argues that such changes would undermine protections for domestic violence survivors, particularly women and children, who are at an increased risk of discrimination in housing. Founded i more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed 2027 benefit and payment parameters outlined in the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 (NBPP). The authority emphasizes that the proposed changes could further jeopardize already strained access to affordable health coverage for many Pennsylvanians. In the letter, Pennie highlighted th more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices calling for a reaffirmation of integrity and transparency in the committee's approach to immunization recommendations. The letter emphasizes the growing concerns over declining public trust in federal health agencies, a sentiment underscored by a recent poll from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, which revealed that only 43% of America 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

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news: * * * Pittsburgh Zoo Exploring North Shore Aquarium Feasibility Study to Investigate Potential Project * The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is exploring the feasibility of developing a new, stand-alone cultural destination on the North Shore: the Pennsylvania Aquarium. The project is currently in the conceptual and exploratory phase. An economic impact study has been commissioned, and a coalition of reg 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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Record High Internal Medicine Residency Match Reflects Vital Role of the Internal Medicine Physician Workforce * Internal medicine residency programs expanded to offer a record high 11,194 categorical positions in the 2026 Main Residency Match, reflecting ongoing demand for internal medicine physicians to meet healthcare workforce needs. Internal medicine  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates $60,000 NEA Grant to Carnegie Mellon University for Accessible Shakespeare Project * PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 20, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) celebrated a $60,000 grant awarded to Carnegie Mellon University by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support an innovative theater project expanding access to the arts for Deaf communities. The gr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SHOT/CHASER: Gas Prices Skyrocket Across Central PA, Congressman Scott Perry Thinks It's "Awesome" * Last night, Congressman Scott Perry proved once again just how out-of-touch he is with Central Pennsylvania families who are struggling with spiking costs. SHOT: In an interview with CNN, Perry proudly proclaimed that he thinks the Iran War is " awesome " and parroted Russian tal 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

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- United Concordia Companies Inc., Camp Hill, Pennsylvania has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the proposal to rescind adult dental coverage as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB). UCCI, a national dental insurer serving over 11 million members nationwide, contends that this move aligns with Congressional intent and the actual market conditions governing adult dental services. In its letter, UCCI hi more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Units launch action plans to address 2025 staff survey results * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of a broader effort to improve the work experience for Penn State staff, unit leaders across the University have started implementing action plans designed to address results from last year's Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey. The survey was administered to full-time University staff, te more PR

URBANA, Illinois, March 20 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve new UIS major in engineering technology By Alex Quigley The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois System today approved a new major at the University of Illinois Springfield that will help meet employers' growing need for skilled engineering technologists who can apply a multidisciplinary approach to solve complex problems and drive industrial innovation. Illinois face 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 21 -- The White House issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Spring Garden Tours This spring, the White House will open its historic gardens and grounds to visitors during the 2026 Spring Garden Tours. The grounds will be open Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the South Lawn of the White House 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

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wright Center for Community Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns over proposed changes to benefit and payment parameters for 2027. The organization, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) look-alike, serves approximately 40,000 patients and emphasizes the need for stable coverage to sustain its role as a vital safety net for low-income and underserved communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  more ST