WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 10 state education leaders has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's proposed priorities for the Comprehensive Centers Program. The letter expresses support for the Department's goals to bolster the federal technical assistance infrastructure, enhance alignment with state needs, and return greater authority and flexibility to states in managing educational resources. In their comments, the states empha more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to certification requirements tied to the System for Award Management, arguing the revisions could impose unlawful and burdensome conditions on recipients of federal funding. The letter argues that the proposed changes are unnecessary, duplicative, and violate the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) because they add burdens without justifi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Humanist Association issued the following news release: * * * American Humanists React to SCOTUS Decision on Conversion Therapy The following is a statement from American Humanist Association Executive Director Fish Stark in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's majority decision to reject Colorado's law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors: "The Court's decision is completely divorced from reality. The documented psychological consequences of conve more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Birthright Citizenship Case Oral Arguments at SCOTUS Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined 23 other attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of the SCOTUS oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara: The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitut more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * As SCOTUS arguments begin, 24 states' attorneys general issue joint statement affirming birthright citizenship * Attorney General Nick Brown today released the following statement with 23 other attorneys general before oral arguments began in the U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara, which concerns President Trump's unlawful executive order to end birthright citizenship.  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Crackdown on "Tranq" as Xylazine Abuse Surges * AG Bonta again calls on U.S. Congress to classify the animal tranquilizer xylazine, commonly called "tranq" and frequently combined with illicit fentanyl, as a controlled substance OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 41 attorneys general, sent another let more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter from Bipartisan, 41-AG Coalition Asking Congress to Pass the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act * Griffin: 'Criminals and foreign adversaries are targeting Americans with this combination of drugs, and we need to do everything in our power to stop them' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leadin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Would Regulate Deadly Drug Xylazine * Attorney General Jeff Jackson today joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545/ H.R. 1266). The bipartisan bill would classify xylazine as a Schedule III substance under federal la more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION ISSUE STATEMENT AS SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 24 attorneys general in issuing a statement on Barbara v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump's executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship for countless children born in the United States to immigrant parents more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine * Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling in Chiles v. Salazar on Colorado Ban on Conversion Therapy * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Chiles v. Salazar regarding Colorado's ban on conversion therapy: "As Colorado works hard to protect our LGBTQ+ community, the Supreme Court's decision on conversion therapy i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Against Illicit Xylazine * Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sales in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah generate $64.8 million in revenue * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management on March 31 leased 136 parcels totaling 131,121 acres in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah for $64.8 million in total receipts during quarterly oil and gas lease sales. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the feder more PR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, April 2 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Blue Origin, Former NASA Scientist Visits Otterbein 65 Years After First Human Space Flight The International Day of Human Space Flight is recognized on April 12, the date in 1961 that the first human space flight was achieved. Now, 65 years, Otterbein welcomes a scientist to campus who has spent more than 20 years advancing human space flight. Former NASA and current Blue Origin scientist Tara Ruttley, Ph.D. more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 1 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Bozdag recognized for contributions to mathematical geophysics * Ebru Bozdag, associate professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded the 2026 Vladimir Keilis-Borok Medal by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Commission on Mathematical Geophysics. The medal recognizes mid-career scientists who have made important contributio more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Canadian Nutritional Ingredient Manufacturer, Bioriginal, Establishes U.S. Presence in Grand Junction * GRAND JUNCTION - A Canadian-based manufacturer of nutritional ingredients, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site of its newest U.S. expansion following a competitive site selection process. The expansion is expected to support job growth and incr more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA CHEERS REPORT THAT DOJ HAS DECLARED WAR ON ANTI-GUN LAWS * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is cheering a Washington Times report that the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, under Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is targeting restrictive gun laws that don't square with the more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Denver City Council Approves New Axon Contract to Replace Flock, Despite Community Concerns and Calls for a No Vote Despite numerous calls from its constituents to vote no on this new contract, Denver City Council voted to allow Mayor Mike Johnston to abruptly switch from one dragnet surveillance corporation to another... * In a Denver City Council meeting on Tuesday more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Announces Proposal to Annex Northern New Mexico, Protecting State From Texas Aggression * DENVER - Following the announcement from the Texas House Speaker that they would consider taking over parts of New Mexico for their oil, Governor Polis announced a proposal for Colorado to intervene and annex northern New Mexico. This would include Santa Fe. Much like Colorado, New Mexico enjoys  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze * Preliminary Injunction Restores Critical Support for Working Families, Child Care Providers, and Small Businesses San Francisco -A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful freeze o more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * FFRF: Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling will harm children Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Chiles v. Salazar unfortunately has handed another victory to litigants who continue to use our courts to mold the law to reflect their religious beliefs. A Christian therapist, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, orchestrated a legal challenge to a Colorado more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by associate Brea Childs and partner David J. Walton: * * * 10 Practical Steps Employers Should Take to Mitigate AI Bias and Manage Workplace Risk Artificial intelligence has become increasingly embedded in hiring, promotion, and employee management, which means that employers face heightened legal risks. From automated resume screening to video interview tools and performance analytic more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Five To The Advisory Committee To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice On Offenders With Medical Or Mental Impairments * Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Blake Harris, Ph.D. and Stacey Mathews and reappointed Trent Marshall and Casey O'Neal, Ph.D. to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for terms set t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Reappoints Skov To Rio Grande Compact Commission * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Robert "Bobby" Skov to the Rio Grande Compact Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2031. The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact entered into by Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and the United States. Robert "Bobby" Skov of Fabens is the owner of SK more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Celebrate Colorado's Role in Historic Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch * DENVER -Today, Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera celebrated the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed deep-space and lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission, which lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 4:35 PM MST, s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Healthy Child Care Colorado (HCCC), a statewide nonprofit focused on improving the health and well-being of children in early childhood settings, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing the proposed guidance titled "System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients." HCCC expresses concern that the guidance creates unnecessary challenges for agencies and nonprofits serving vulnerable more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Heritage Expert: Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech with Latest Ruling In a lopsided 8-1 decision on Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court today ruled that a Colorado law banning so-called "conversion therapy" as applied to a counselor's talk therapy infringed upon First Amendment protections. The justices said that lower courts should have a more rigorous standard of review. Dan Mauler,  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement by 24 Attorneys General on Trump v. Barbara Oral Argument * WASHINGTON, D.C. -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside 24 attorneys general, issued a joint statement ahead of U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on President Trump's illegal executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship. "The President's executive order redefining bir more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement of 24 Attorneys General Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Argument on Birthright Citizenship * Attorney General William Tong and 23 other attorneys general this morning released a joint statement ahead of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, the case regarding President Donald Trump's illegal attempt to rewrite the constitution and end bi more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks * LAWRENCE -In March, University of Kansas students spent spring break traveling and volunteering with Alternative Breaks. Established in 1995, KU Alternative Breaks is a student organization that "provides immersive volunteer experiences that educate students and foster a lifelong commitment to service." Five students traveled to  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends States' Rights to Protect Public Health in Brief Before the Supreme Court of the United States Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Maryland has joined a multistate coalition, in filing an amicus brief before the Supreme Court of the United States in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implica more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown, with 23 Other Attorneys General, Issues Joint Statement on Birthright Ahead of Oral Arguments in Trump v. Barbara Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general today issued the following statement, ahead of oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a challenge brought by a class of children who would lose citizens more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Small Business Majority issued the following news release: * * * 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 * 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

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg College Announces 2026 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients Rajiv Vinnakota -- a pioneering social entrepreneur and president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, as well as leader of the institute's College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition -- will deliver the keynote address at the Muhlenberg College's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the PPL C more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 10 HONOREES * Ranking as the second-most nominated organization of 2026, PBS is named a finalist for Media Company of the Year for the third year running Arlington, VA; March 31, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, PBS has been named a finalist for the Webby Media Company of the Year award, reaffirming that trusted, community-minded storytelling more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 9 HONOREES * Ranking as the second-most nominated organization of 2026, PBS is named a finalist for Media Company of the Year for the third year running Arlington, VA; March 31, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, PBS has been named a finalist for the Webby Media Company of the Year award, reaffirming that trusted, community-minded storytelling  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * PLC Participates in Grazing Roundtable, MOU Signing Public lands ranchers joined Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, as the secretaries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch their Grazing Action Plan. Public Lands Council (PLC) leaders and mem more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 2 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition issue statement before Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship oral arguments Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 23 attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of oral arguments for Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, fed more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, April 2 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news: * * * Rare Fossil Discovered on CMU Campus During Geo Exchange Construction Geo Exchange construction paused after a mysterious specimen was found * Construction crews working near Colorado Mesa University's rugby field made an unexpected discovery this morning when excavation tied to the campus Geo Exchange project uncovered what appears to be a large fossilized specimen. Shaw Construction has since  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, Espaillat, and Senator Padilla Introduce Resolution Recognizing April as "National Language Access Month" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced a House resolution recognizing April as "Natio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency's proposed revisions to regulations on site security and production handling, specifically concerning the approval process for commingling and allocation of oil and gas production from Federal and Indian mineral leases. The Tribe, located in southwestern Colorado and operating over 700,000 acres, emphasized the importan more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning has submitted a public comment letter opposing the guidance issued by the U.S. General Services Agency concerning System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expresses concerns over the proposal's clarity, necessity, and potential negative impact on nonprofit organizations across the country. The Spring Institute, a nonprofit organization serving immigrant commu more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Lease at Block 162 in Downtown Denver, Supporting Rapid Colorado Growth * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, has signed its third lease at Block 162, a 30-story, 596,295-square-foot Class A speculative office building developed by Patrinely in the heart of Denver's central business district. The firm is expanding its footprint from approximately 72,000 more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, April 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Inside the Burridge Discussions Dinner: How Benchmarks and Behavior Are Shaping the Future of Investing On March 26, the Burridge Center for Finance hosted its annual Discussions Dinner, with this year's theme centered on the complexities of investment strategy in a benchmark driven environment. This year's Discussions Dinner brought together leading industry professiona more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments For Trump v. Barbara Begin * Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued a joint statement alongside 24 attorneys general ahead of oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright ci more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 1 -- Gov. Bob Ferguson, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network * OLYMPIA - Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced Washington state is joining the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a coordinated worldwide partnership dedicated to monitoring and responding to global disease outbreaks. Following President Tru more PR