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AltFinance CEO Marcus Shaw Talks Wall Street Access and Opportunity at FAMU SBI Forum (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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AltFinance CEO Marcus Shaw Talks Wall Street Access and Opportunity at FAMU SBI Forum
By Jaleza Washington
Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) welcomed Marcus Shaw, CEO of AltFinance, as the keynote speaker for its Spring 2026 Forum at Lee Hall.
The forum, a signature component of the SBI experience, serves as a profess more PR
CAIR-Texas Condemns Rep. Chip Roy's Unconstitutional 'No More Muslims' Social Media Post, Calls for Congressional Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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CAIR-Texas Condemns Rep. Chip Roy's Unconstitutional 'No More Muslims' Social Media Post, Calls for Congressional Accountability
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today condemned a social media post by U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) calling for "No more Muslims," and called on House members to hold him accountable for his bl more PR
Congressman Brian Jack Promotes Georgia's 3rd Congressional District Suppliers of NASA's Artemis II Mission (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brian Jack Promotes Georgia's 3rd Congressional District Suppliers of NASA's Artemis II Mission
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Contact: Regan Hinson (link sends email)
PEACHTREE CITY, GA - Today, on the day of NASA's Artemis II's scheduled launch to the Moon, Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) visited three companies in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District that directly supply and support NASA's historic Artemis II miss more PR
Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers $1.2 Million to Upgrade Medley Wastewater Pump Stations, Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Emergency Access (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers $1.2 Million to Upgrade Medley Wastewater Pump Stations, Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Emergency Access
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MEDLEY, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $1.2 million in federal funding for the Town of Medley wastewater pump station upgrades.Congressm more PR
Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers $6 million to Reduce I-75 Traffic Congestion in Miami-Dade (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers $6 million to Reduce I-75 Traffic Congestion in Miami-Dade
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MIAMI, FL \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $6,000,000 in federal funding to the Florida Department of Transportation for the planning and design to alleviate traffic congestion on and o more PR
Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $1 Million to Protect Miami Lakes Homes from Flooding and Strengthen Emergency Evacuation Route (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Diaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $1 Million to Protect Miami Lakes Homes from Flooding and Strengthen Emergency Evacuation Route
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MIAMI LAKES, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $973,000 in federal funding for the Town of Miami Lakes Big Cypress drainage improvements pro more PR
Design Week Tours Connect Students with Jacksonville's Creative Industry (10)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 31 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Design Week Tours Connect Students with Jacksonville's Creative Industry
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The annual Design Week series of events highlights the process, craft, and business of design while connecting students with industry professionals and alumni. This year's program concluded with a daylong trip organized by Assistant Professor Chris Smith, giving eight students the opportunity to visit Shepherd Advertising Agency and W more PR
EEOC Sues BestBet Jacksonville Under Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues BestBet Jacksonville Under Pregnant Worker Fairness Act
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Federal lawsuit charges poker room with refusing to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - BestBet Jacksonville, Inc., the largest poker room in Florida, violated federal law when it failed to offer reasonable accommodations to a class of pregnant employees and forced them to quit, more PR
EMILYs List Expands Mission Majority Initiative with Endorsements of Lauren Babb Tomlinson and Pia Dandiya (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Expands Mission Majority Initiative with Endorsements of Lauren Babb Tomlinson and Pia Dandiya
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EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District and Pia Dandiya for Florida's 21st Congressional District as part of an expansion of its Mission Majority initiative.
"Lauren Babb Tomlinson is a more PR
Eugenia A. Prezas Selected for Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Boston's Future Leaders Program (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Eugenia A. Prezas Selected for Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Boston's Future Leaders Program
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BOSTON - April 1, 2026 - Eugenia A. Prezas, a Corporate Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, was selected to participate in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Boston's Future Leaders (BFL) program. The BFL class more PR
FAU: Some Dark Web Users Share Traits With Those Involved in Crime (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime
Study Snapshot: An FAU researcher and his colleagues examined who accesses the dark web using survey data from a national sample of 1,750 U.S. adults. They focused on factors known to influence criminal behavior, including prior criminal history, low self-control, associations more PR
Florida Commerce Dept.: Florida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Florida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025
Florida businesses exported a total of $78.9 billion in 2025--increasing by $6.4 billion (8.9%) from 2024 and $21.6 billion (37.8%) from 2018--showing record-breaking growth and making this Florida's largest export sales year in history
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Today, FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida announced that Florida businesses exp more PR
Florida State University Faculty Senate honors leaders, alumni and police department at Torch Awards (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University Faculty Senate honors leaders, alumni and police department at Torch Awards
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Florida State University's Faculty Senate recognized distinguished alumni, leaders and the university's police department during the annual Torch Awards ceremony held March 31 at the Heritage Museum.
The awards honor individuals and groups who have made sustained contributions to the university's ac more PR
Florida State University: Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campu more PR
Foundation for Government Accountability: Another Reconciliation Package Will Further Weed Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse and Free Up Resources for America First Priorities (10)
NAPLES, Florida, March 30 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability posted the following statement:
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Another Reconciliation Package Will Further Weed Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse and Free Up Resources for America First Priorities
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) released the following statement in support of a new reconciliation package to support the Trump administration's War on Fraud and free up resources to advance America First priorities.
"The American peopl more PR
From Classroom to Capitol Hill, University of Florida Students Help Shape Health Policy (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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From classroom to Capitol Hill, UF students help shape health policy
* The UF Health Cancer Institute's Public Service Internship places students in congressional offices to gain experience in federal health policy and cancer-related advocacy
* Interns serve as active members of legislative teams, researching complex issues and drafting materials that inform major health care decisions
* By engaging more PR
FSU Libraries announces 2025 Florida Book Awards winners (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Libraries announces 2025 Florida Book Awards winners
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The Florida Book Awards, coordinated by Florida State University Libraries, have announced the 2025 award winners, recognizing outstanding literature by Florida authors and books that celebrate the state's culture, history and creativity.
This year's competition received more than 160 submissions across 11 categories. A panel of jurors honore more PR
FSU: $1 M Gift Includes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news:
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$1 M gift includes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting
Gail and Bob Knight continue to make Florida State University - the place they met and launched a photo empire - their investment focus.
Their latest contribution establishes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting at FSU's Herbert Wertheim College of Business, where Gail ear more PR
Gainesville: IMPACT GNV Launches Technology Hubs With Children's Trust Grant (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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IMPACT GNV launches technology hubs with Children's Trust grant
The City of Gainesville's IMPACT GNV initiative has expanded its community-based approach to gun violence prevention with the launch of a new Technology Hub program. Funded through a $50,400 grant from the Children's Trust of Alachua County, the program provides partner organizations with technology designed to incr more PR
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act to Strengthen Election Integrity and Security (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act to Strengthen Election Integrity and Security
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THE VILLAGES, Fla. -Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida SAVE Act, legislation that continues Florida's efforts to lead the nation in secure, transparent, and efficient elections.
"Safeguarding the electoral process to improve oversight and prevent unlawful influence has been a more PR
Greenberg Traurig to Co-Host Nasdaq IPO Seminar in Kobe, Japan; 6 Firm Attorneys to Speak (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig to Co-Host Nasdaq IPO Seminar in Kobe, Japan; 6 Firm Attorneys to Speak
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TOKYO - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will host an exclusive Nasdaq IPO Seminar April 22 featuring several speakers from the firm discussing strategies for accessing U.S. capital markets, with a focus on listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The event, co-hosted by Kobe Ci more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Charles C. Calloway, Jr. Helps Lead Modernization of ACIC Model Form Note Purchase Agreements for Private Placement Market (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Charles C. Calloway, Jr. Helps Lead Modernization of ACIC Model Form Note Purchase Agreements for Private Placement Market
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CHICAGO - April 1, 2026 - Charles C. Calloway, Jr., a Finance Practice shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, co-chaired the American College of Investment Counsel's (ACIC) effort to modernize its Model Form Not more PR
House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Franklin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Deep-Sea Mining (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining":
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Good morning, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. We are here to discuss a crucial topic with far-reaching implications for both commerce and the national security of the United States: the more PR
House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Haridopolos Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Low Earth Orbit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, released the following opening statement from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms." ISS is the International Space Station.
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Good morning. I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing.
As America prepares to send astronauts farther from Earth than ever before during the Arte more PR
HPU Media Production and Sales Expert in Residence Shares Career Advice with Students (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 1 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Media Production and Sales Expert in Residence Shares Career Advice with Students
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Theresa Patiri, AMC Networks' senior vice president of production, operations and global program sales and partnerships, encouraged High Point University (r) students to follow their passion and develop authentic relationships to reach their career goals during her recent visit to campus. She participated more PR
Judge Tosses Brightline Lawsuit - Union Election Upheld (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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Judge Tosses Brightline Lawsuit. Union Election Upheld
A federal judge dismissed a Brightline railroad lawsuit that, if successful, would have invalidated a vote by its workers to join the Transport Workers Union of America.
The judge found Brightline's legal argument - that the National Mediation Board lacked jurisdiction to conduct and certify the union election in Jan more PR
KPMG Marks 19th Consecutive Year on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For (10)
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, April 1 -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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KPMG Marks 19th Consecutive Year on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For
Recognition Highlights How AI Enabled Ways of Working Are Powering Performance and Connection
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NEW YORK - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, was today recognized as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best more PR
KU Libraries select travel award recipients, prepare to host visiting scholars (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Libraries select travel award recipients, prepare to host visiting scholars
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LAWRENCE -Six scholars representing institutions in four states, the District of Columbia and Italy were recently selected as KU Libraries' travel award winners, enabling visiting faculty, students and independent researchers to connect to the Kenneth Spencer Research Library's rare materials and expert curators. Recipients ga more PR
Mainspring Energy Urges IRS to Include Linear Generators in Interim Safe Harbor Tables for Innovative Energy Technologies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mainspring Energy Inc., Menlo Park, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service calling for expanded safe harbor tables to include its linear generator technology under Section 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.
In its letter, Mainspring Energy recommends expanding the Treasury guidance to incorporate emerging U.S. energy technologies, including its unique linear generators, into the interim safe harbor tables. It argues that current table more ST
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Tragic Tale of Tiger Woods (10)
NEW YORK, April 1 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal:
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The Tragic Tale of Tiger Woods
Sports heroes face inner demons as the rest of us do but sometimes have to deal with them publicly.
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By the time Wayne Gretzky retired from the National Hockey League in 1999 as the greatest player ever, Michael Jordan had amassed six National Basketball Association championships and 10 more PR
Manufacturers Across America Power Historic Artemis II Mission (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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Manufacturers Across America Power Historic Artemis II Mission
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Washington, D.C. - Upon the successful liftoff of Artemis II from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement.
"What a powerful moment for our country-and a reminder of what manufacturers in the United States make possible. T more PR
Metals Company Chairman Barron Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Metals Company USA Chairman and CEO Gerard Barron from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining":
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Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and distinguished Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today.
We stand at the dawn of a new American offshore minerals more PR
Miami University alumni working for NASA excited about Artemis II lunar mission (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 1 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami University alumni working for NASA excited about Artemis II lunar mission
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As NASA prepares for today's Artemis II lunar flyby launch, several Miami University alumni with connections to NASA are looking forward to the 10-day mission.
Four astronauts -the first crew to leave Earth's orbit since 1972 -will travel around the moon and back. The Artemis II test flight is the first crewed mission under NASA's Arte more PR
Michael Burshteyn and Mathew Rosengart Named to Daily Journal's Leading Commercial Litigators List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Michael Burshteyn and Mathew Rosengart Named to Daily Journal's Leading Commercial Litigators List
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LOS ANGELES - April 1, 2026 - Michael Burshteyn and Mathew S. Rosengart, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were each named a "Leading Commercial Litigator" by the Daily Journal. The annual award honors the 100 best commercial and bet-the-company lit more PR
More Than 100 Organizations Call on SBA to Reverse Loan Ban for Green Card Holders (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Small Business Majority issued the following news release:
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More Than 100 Organizations Call on SBA to Reverse Loan Ban for Green Card Holders
Groups note severe lending restrictions will have a negative impact on small business creation throughout the United States for years to come
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Small Business Majority, alongside more than 100 state and national organizations serving small businesses, recently sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) o more PR
NAACP Calls for Fair Elections Practices in Response to Trump Executive Order Limiting Mail-in Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Calls for Fair Elections Practices in Response to Trump Executive Order Limiting Mail-in Voting
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Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org
WASHINGTON -Last night, President Trump signed an executive order limiting mail-in ballots to an approved list of absentee voters. The Department of Homeland Security in collaboration the Social Security Administration have been taske more PR
NASA Career Sparked at UNF: Alum Takes Part in Historic Artemis II Launch (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news:
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A NASA career sparked at UNF: Alum takes part in historic Artemis II launch
As NASA prepares for its highly anticipated Artemis II launch today, one University of North Florida alum is playing a critical role behind the scenes.
Targeted for launch this evening from Kennedy Space Center, Artemis II will send four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a 10-day journey around the moon, markin more PR
Nearly 30 Percent of Patients With Resistant Hypertension Have a Hormone Disorder Caused by High Cortisol (10)
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Nearly 30 Percent of Patients With Resistant Hypertension Have a Hormone Disorder Caused by High Cortisol
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Study Details: "Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Hypercortisolism in Individuals with Resistant Hypertension: Primary Results from the MOMENTUM Study"
Conference: American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2026 - Featured Clinical Research Presentation
Presenter/ more PR
Newberry Speech and Debate Team Earns International and National Honors in March Competitions (10)
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 1 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry Speech and Debate Team Earns International and National Honors in March Competitions
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NEWBERRY, S.C. -The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned international recognition and national honors during two major competitions in March, marking a milestone moment in the program's continued growth and success.
During the weeks of March 6-13 and March 17-23, 11 students represented Newberry Col more PR
NRC Appoints New General Counsel and Research Director (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Appoints New General Counsel and Research Director
ROCKVILLE, Md.--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced the appointment of Matt Pociask as General Counsel effective immediately, and Michael X. Franovich as head of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Research, effective July 2026.
Pociask has been serving as Principal Deputy General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel since Februar more PR
Oral arguments in "Alligator Alcatraz" case set in Miami for April 7 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Press Conference to Follow Tuesday's Everglades Detention Center Oral Arguments in Miami
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MIAMI, Florida - The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday regarding a preliminary injunction won by Friends of the Everglades, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida to halt the construction and operation of th more PR
PEN America Honors Writers and Translators at 62nd Annual Literary Awards in New York City (10)
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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PEN America Honors Writers and Translators at 62nd Annual Literary Awards in New York City
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Cannupa Hanska Luger Wins PEN/Jean Stein Book Award for SURVIVA: A Future Ancestral Field Guide
PEN Open Book Award Went to Justin Haynes for Ibis, a Novel about Caribbean Migration
PEN/Weld more PR
Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths
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Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla., will hold a protest on Friday, April 3, 2026, to highlight patient safety concerns at the hospital. Nurses say multiple recent patient deaths have been caused by short staffing and other harmful practices by HCA, the ho more PR
Redwire's Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Will Enable NASA's Historic Artemis II Mission (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire's Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Will Enable NASA's Historic Artemis II Mission
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 1, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its advanced optical imaging and more PR
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement in Response to Trump's Executive Order Attacking Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement in Response to Trump's Executive Order Attacking Mail-In Voting
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Tualatin, OR - Tonight, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order attacking mail-in voting:
"Trump is once again trying to attack our elections, this time going after mail-in voting. For thirty years, Oregon has conducted more PR
Rep. Wilson Condemns Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Wilson Condemns Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
"This executive order is a blatant attack on the right to vote and a dangerous abuse of power.
"No president has the authority to decide who get more PR
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy study of more than 2,000 lung lesions suggests safer, faster path to diagnosing lung cancer (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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(VIDEO) Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy study of more than 2,000 lung lesions suggests safer, faster path to diagnosing lung cancer
5-year, multisite Mayo Clinic study finds high diagnostic accuracy, low complication rates -and a shift toward earlier-stage detection
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -As lung cancer screening identifies an estimated 1.6 million suspicious lung nodules each ye more PR
Saildrone Inc. VP Connon Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by U.S. Navy Captain Brian Connon (ret.), vice president of ocean mapping at Saildrone Inc., from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining":
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Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Environment Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Brian Connon, more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Legislation to Expand GI Bill Education Benefits and Improve VA Healthcare System (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Legislation to Expand GI Bill Education Benefits and Improve VA Healthcare System
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation to support America's servicemen and women by expanding access to education benefits and improving accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for these heroes. The GI Bill Tra more PR
Settlement for workers impacted by Covid-19 at Blackstone's Servpro worksites (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Settlement for workers impacted by Covid-19 at Blackstone's Servpro worksites
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Workers have finally reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that a Servpro franchise and its contractors did not provide protective equipment or implement other safety measures during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, allegedly violating public health orders and eventually forcin more PR
Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Tracking Space Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Tracking Space Vehicles
Summary: Space Systems Command looks to enhance missile tracking capability through award of latest National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is increasing the nation's missile tracking capability with two add more PR
SPLC Files Lawsuit Against Orange County School Board to Protect Historic Black Municipality in Florida (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC Files Lawsuit Against Orange County School Board to Protect Historic Black Municipality in Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has filed a new lawsuit against the School Board of Orange County, Florida, on behalf of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. (PEC) to protect the Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School proper more PR
STAND UP AMERICA: GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW ANTI-VOTER LAW THAT COULD PURGE THOUSANDS FROM VOTER ROLLS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW ANTI-VOTER LAW THAT COULD PURGE THOUSANDS FROM VOTER ROLLS
TALLAHASSEE, FL.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that will make it harder for thousands of eligible American citizens to vote. Und more PR
UCF Celebrates Order of Pegasus, Student Awardees During Founders Day 2026 (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Celebrates Order of Pegasus, Student Awardees During Founders Day 2026
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UCF will honor 56 exceptional students at Founders' Day on Wednesday for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service across various disciplines.
Our students are groundbreaking national and global scholarship winners, researchers, athletes, teaching assistants, residence assistants and leaders in campus organizat more PR
University of Florida: Florida Consumer Sentiment Falls in March Marking First Drop of 2026 (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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Florida consumer sentiment falls in March marking first drop of 2026
* Florida consumer sentiment fell in March for the first time in 2026, declining one point as national sentiment also dropped and concerns about the broader economy increased.
* Floridians reported mixed views, with improved personal financial outlooks but a sharp decline in willingness to make major purchases such as household items more PR
USDA Forecast Cuts Florida Citrus Outlook as Freezes and Water Limits Shape 2026 Fruit Supply (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026' [FTS-384], authored by Catharine Weber, Skyler Simnitt, and Helen Wakefield and released on March 26, 2026, with the next release set for July 23, 2026. The report says weather, freezes, and water availability are shaping U.S. fruit and tree nut production, with Florida citrus among the sectors facing the biggest pressure.
The report says the U.S. citr more PR
USDA Raises U.S. Sugar Supply Outlook for 2025/26 as Imports and Deliveries Climb (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: March 2026' [Report No. SSS-M-451], authored by Vidalina Abadam and released on March 16, 2026, saying U.S. sugar supply for 2025/26 is now forecast at 14.197 million short tons, raw value, while Mexico's sugar balance sheet is mostly unchanged. The report says the increase in U.S. supply comes from higher imports and stronger deliveries for human consumption, eve more PR
USDA Report Sees U.S. Sugar Supply Rising in 2025/26 as Imports and Deliveries Strengthen (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: March 2026' [Report No. SSS-M-451], authored by Vidalina Abadam and released on March 16, 2026, with the document noting that the next release is scheduled for April 15, 2026. The report says U.S. sugar supply in 2025/26 is forecast at 14.197 million short tons, raw value, while Mexico's sugar balance sheet is mostly unchanged.
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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law (10)
NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law
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MIAMI -Voting rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, wa more PR
Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law
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MIAMI, FL -Today, voting rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, warning that the measure will disenfranchise eligible voters and create unnecessary barriers to the freedom to vote. The law requires prospecti more PR
Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law (10)
NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law
Miami, FL - Voting rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof more PR
Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida's Restrictive "Show Your Papers" Law
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Voting rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, warning that the measure will disenfranchise eligible voters and create unnecessary barriers to the freedom to vote. The law requires pros more PR
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