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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2026-04-02 ( 87 items )  
20 Conservation Groups Urge Fish & Wildlife Service to Relist Lesser Prairie-chicken as Endangered (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A coalition of 20 conservation organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advocating for the relisting of the Lesser Prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) under the Endangered Species Act. The letter highlights concerns about the bird's continuing population decline and mounting threats to its habitat across its five-state range of Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The groups report that the Lesser Prai more ST

AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure * AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced a strategic partnership with SMU, establishing a framework to advance artificial intelligence driven research, workforce readiness, and long-term talent development in infrastructure engineering. The partnership builds on AECOM's deep domain expertis more PR

AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Rollback of Limits on Dangerous Emissions of Mercury and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants from Power Plants (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Rollback of Limits on Dangerous Emissions of Mercury and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants from Power Plants Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 21 states and local governments in filing a lawsuit (PDF) challenging the Trump administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and reversion to outdat more PR

Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force By Billy Blankenship, Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Four months into his tenure, Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley, commander and president of Air University, released a strategy focused on one outcome: improving Joint Force effectiveness in war. The strategy reflects a  more PR

All comes down to Phoenix! ESPN's MegaCast presentation of the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four begins Friday, April 3 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * All comes down to Phoenix! ESPN's MegaCast presentation of the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four begins Friday, April 3 * * The four No. 1 seeds advance to the final weekend of play: UConn, UCLA, Texas, South Carolina * Championship Sunday set for ABC - April 5, 3:30 p.m. ET * Nearly a dozen ESPN networks present wall-to-wall coverage * Introducing Courtside at th more PR

American Center for Law and Justice: Court Throws Out Johnson Amendment Case on a Technicality - But Fight for Pastors' Free Speech Is Far From Over (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Court Throws Out Johnson Amendment Case on a Technicality - But Fight for Pastors' Free Speech Is Far From Over By Jordan Sekulow A federal court just dismissed the most significant legal challenge in decades to the Johnson Amendment - the unconstitutional law that has been used by the IRS to silence pastors for 70 years. But the court didn't rule on the merits. It never ruled that the Johnson Ame more PR

Army Streamlines Contract Support for EAGLE Sites (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 2 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Army streamlines contract support for EAGLE sites By Courtesy and Neidas Cezar, ACC-RI Contract Administration Branch FORT HOOD, Texas - In a move to improve efficiency and coordination, the Army has transferred contract administration duties for Fort Hood and eight other logistics sites to the 418th Contracting Support Brigade. This change, which moves responsibilities from the Army Cont more PR

Ascension Texas Releases Inaugural Ministry in Action Report, Highlighting Healthcare Impact Across Central Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Releases Inaugural Ministry in Action Report, Highlighting Healthcare Impact Across Central Texas * Ascension Texas, today released its first Ministry in Action Impact Report, a first-of-its-kind look at how the faith-based healthcare system is delivering on its promise to care for Central Texas communities, with special attention  more PR

Ascension Texas Report Highlights Community Care and Healthcare Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- Ministry in Action: Annual Impact Report - A report from Ascension Texas, Austin - April 2026 (39 pages) * * * Ascension Texas issued a report outlining its healthcare delivery, community engagement and mission-driven initiatives across the region, focusing on expanding access to care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting vulnerable populations. The report examines service reach, financial contributions, workforce development and quality improvements, aim more ST

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces New Appointments to Senior Leadership Team (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces New Appointments to Senior Leadership Team * Today, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced new appointments to his senior leadership team. Rob Farquharson will serve as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy. He will be leading some of the OAG's most important litigation protecting our state and our citizens-including matters related to border securi 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: * * * 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

CICS' Prashant Shenoy Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CICS' Prashant Shenoy Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay * Prashant Shenoy, Distinguished Professor in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS), has received a 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which honors outstanding contributions to academia. Established in 1983, the award recognizes alumni of th more PR

Colorado Announces Proposal to Annex Northern New Mexico, Protecting State From Texas Aggression (10)
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

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: To Understand How the Human Brain Ages, Science Reveals Insights From Mice (10)
NEW YORK, March 27 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * To Understand How the Human Brain Ages, Science Reveals New Insights From Mice Brain scans show that aging changes the brains of mice and people in similar ways; findings could provide new insights into how we grow old * By scanning the brains of mice throughout their lifespans, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute and the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered that the hum more PR

Community Oncology Alliance Urges CMS to Act Immediately on Radiation Oncology Payment Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Community Oncology Alliance Urges CMS to Act Immediately on Radiation Oncology Payment Crisis Letter to CMS Notes Major Medicare Reimbursement Shortfall That Started in 2026 for Radiation Oncology Threatens Patient Access * The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is calling for immediate action to address a significant Medicare reimbursement shortfall for radiation therapy services in 2026 that thr more PR

Congressman Veasey Visits Prairieland Detention Center, (10)
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Visits Prairieland Detention Center, * Alvarado, Texas -Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) visited the Prairieland detention center. This oversight visit comes following the recent reports of detainees who have been denied medical care and aid. During the visit, Congressman Veasey raised serious concerns about the overall conditions inside the facility, including access to adequ more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Act to Strengthen Mental Health Access for Service Members (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Act to Strengthen Mental Health Access for Service Members * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, led by Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-31), in co-sponsoring the Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act, legislation to strengthen implementation of critical mental health protections for U.S. service membe more PR

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On President Trump's Executive Order To Restrict Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On President Trump's Executive Order To Restrict Mail-In Voting * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to restrict access to mail-in voting, asserting control over elections. "President Trump's executive order attempting to seize control of elections and restrict Americans' abili more PR

Cribbi Proposes Innovative Rental Matchmaking Platform to Federal Housing Agencies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Cribbi LLC, Austin, Texas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development outlining its platform designed to transform the rental housing market through a unique matchmaking algorithm. The company aims to address the fragmented and oversaturated rental sector in the United States by creating a streamlined, engaging experience for both renters and landlords. In the letter, Cribbi highlights how its Tinder-inspired interface use more ST

CSU's Own Named to 2026 'Movers and Shakers' List (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Own Named to 2026 'Movers and Shakers' List * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Fifth-year Urban Education Ph.D. student and senior care manager of student life Andrew Pausch-Taylor has been named a 2026 "Mover and Shaker" by the Cleveland Professional 2030 Club. The club recognizes emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence in their careers, a commitment to civic engagement an more PR

Decommissioning is a waste management problem (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Decommissioning is a waste management problem * By Paul Brindley, Subject Matter Expert - Asset Management, Major & Decommissioning Projects at KBR Decommissioning is an inevitable stage in the life of any energy asset. When production ends, infrastructure doesn't simply disappear. Wells, structures, pipelines and seabed fe more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Report - John Cornyn and Ken Paxton-Backed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Texas Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton-Backed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Texas Hospitals Following the release of a new report (https://www.citizen.org/article/big-ugly-threat/), which found that John Cornyn and Ken Paxton-backed Medicaid cuts have put at least four Texas hospitals at high risk of closing or cutting services, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Spokesperson Joe Bush r more PR

FCC: Unleashing American Drone Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Unleashing American Drone Dominance FCC Launches Proceeding in Support of President Trump's Drone Strategy TEXAS --Yesterday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joined Anduril Industries' CEO Brian Schmipf and COO Matt Grimm at a test site in Texas to review demonstrations of cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies. This visit comes as the FCC is working closely with U.S.  more PR

FFRF Applauds Federal Court Dismissal of Johnson Amendment Challenge (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * FFRF applauds federal court dismissal of Johnson Amendment challenge The Freedom From Religion Foundation is cheering a federal court decision yesterday that dismissed a lawsuit seeking to undermine a longstanding provision of federal law preventing charitable nonprofits from engaging in partisan political activity. In the March 31 ruling, a federal district court in  more PR

Florida State University: Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026 * 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 Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards * This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry. DALLAS, Texas-The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 Security Te more PR

From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement Emmanuel Freeman For students at Tennessee State University, the finish line of graduation is increasingly serving as a career starting line. As the Class of 2026 prepares to cross the stage this May, the university's commitment to workforce readiness is yielding immediate dividends, with many students landing top-t more PR

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To The Advisory Committee To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice On Offenders With Medical Or Mental Impairments (10)
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

Governor Abbott Reappoints Skov To Rio Grande Compact Commission (10)
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

Governor Abbott, TANEO Boost Advanced Nuclear Construction (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, TANEO Boost Advanced Nuclear Construction * Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) today opened applications to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America's nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas. "To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state's advanced nuclear capacity," said more PR

Halliburton Acquires Sekal AS From Sumitomo Corporation to Accelerate Drilling Automation Services (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Halliburton acquires Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate drilling automation services Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and Sumitomo Corporation (TYO: 8053) today announced that Halliburton acquired Sekal AS ("Sekal"). Sekal is a global leader in digital drilling autonomy and, prior to Halliburton's acquisition,wasa fully owned su more PR

Hines U.S. Core-Plus Fund Deploys $1B Amid Market Uncertainty (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Hines U.S. Core-Plus Fund Deploys $1B Amid Market Uncertainty Fund accelerates allocation to living and alternatives, including data centers and self storage, as demand reshapes U.S. real estate * (NEW YORK) - Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, announced today that Hines U.S. Property Partners ("HUSPP" or the "Fund"), the firm's flagship commingl more PR

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Chairman Babin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Deep-Sea Mining (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a March 26, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining": * * * Good morning. Thank you to our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Franklin, for presiding over this important hearing, and thank you to our witnesses for sharing their insights today. This discussion will exam more PR

Human Rights First and RAICES Release New Report Exposing Systemic Due Process Violations and Cruelty at Dilley ICE Family Prison (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights First issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Human Rights First and RAICES Release New Report Exposing Systemic Due Process Violations and Cruelty at Dilley ICE Family Prison Human Rights First and RAICES today released a new joint report, "A New Era of ICE Family Prisons," exposing the pervasive abuses against families and children in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with particular focus on the experiences of t more PR

ICE Ask Dallas to Not Release Illegal Alien from Jail Charged for Possession of 50 Child Pornographic Images (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Ask Dallas to Not Release Illegal Alien from Jail Charged for Possession of 50 Child Pornographic Images * WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued an arrest detainer asking Dallas to not release Orvin Bayardo Fuentes Borjas, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, who was arrested in Irving, Tex more PR

ICYMI: Pfluger's Bill to Protect American Property Abroad Passed the House (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pfluger's Bill to Protect American Property Abroad Passed the House * WASHINGTON, DC - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bill to protect American property abroad passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 247-164 last week. To discuss its passage, Rep. Pfluger joined former NewsWest 9 Anchor Alex Cammarata on One America N more PR

ICYMI: The Newsweek article below, titled "Minimum wage is set to increase in some states: What it means for you." (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Newsweek article below, titled "Minimum wage is set to increase in some states: What it means for you." * The Newsweek article below, titled "Minimum wage is set to increase in some states: What it means for you," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/minimum-wage-is-set-to-increase-in-some-states-what-it-means-for-you/ar more PR

In Historic Settlement, NCLA Strikes Fatal Blow to State Department's Censorship Industrial Complex (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance issued the following news release: * * * In Historic Settlement, NCLA Strikes Fatal Blow to State Department's Censorship Industrial Complex The New Civil Liberties Alliance has reached a settlement in our The Daily Wire, The Federalist, Texas v. State Dep't lawsuit against State Department-funded censorship of American media. The Department acknowledges that our clients engaged in constitutionally protected speech  more PR

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Opposes Remote Operation of Texas Drawbridge Citing Safety Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding a temporary deviation request by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to test remote operation of the drawbridge over the Old Brazos River in Brazoria County, Texas. The letter was sent to the Bridge Administration Branch Chief of the Coast Guard's 8th District and addresses concerns about safety, maintenance, and t more ST

ITC Adds Respondent to Dental Bur Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it will not review a decision to expand its current investigation into the unauthorized importation of dental burs and related kits. This action effectively adds Research Corp. dba Research Industries, Sialkot, Pakistan, as a respondent to the ongoing legal proceedings. The investigation originated on Jan. 20, 2026, following a complaint by Huwais IP Holding LLC and Versah, LLC, both of Jackson, Michigan. The compa more PR

ITC Begins Investigation Into Memory Chip Imports (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has launched an investigation into the importation and sale of specific memory chips following a complaint by MonolithIC 3D Inc., Allen, Texas. The action targets 3D NAND memory chips and high bandwidth memory DRAM chips that allegedly infringe upon eight separate U.S. patents held by the company. The original complaint was filed on Feb. 17, 2026, with supplemental filings added on Feb. 25, 2026, and March 16, 2 more PR

ITC Issues General Exclusion Order Against Infringing Electrolyte Beverages (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission terminated an investigation on March 26, 2026, by issuing a general exclusion order against the importation of electrolyte beverages that infringe on four registered trademarks. The investigation followed a complaint filed by the following entities: * CAB Enterprises Inc., Houston, Texas * Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes S.A. de C.V., Guadalajara, Mexico * Brazos River Ventures LLC, Albany, New York * Electrolit Manufacturing  more PR

Joint Base San Antonio Completes Major Emergency Readiness Exercise (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Joint Base San Antonio Completes Major Emergency Readiness Exercise * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio recently concluded a large-scale emergency preparedness drill, the ENERGY RESILIENCY Response Exercise, designed to test and strengthen its ability to respond to a regional crisis. The exercise, which ran from March 23-27, simulated a c more PR

Justice Dept. Associate Counsel Goldberg Testifies Before Joint Economic Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Richard Goldberg, associate counsel of the Fraud Section within the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "The Rising Global Scam Economy: Modernizing Federal Approaches to Protect Americans from Foreign Fraudsters": * * * Cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes have been growing at an alarming rate for years, victimizing Americans in every part of the  more PR

Liberty University: Crown Prince of Iran Makes Heartfelt Plea for Students to Stand for the Silent and Oppressed (10)
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Crown Prince of Iran makes heartfelt plea for students to stand for the silent and oppressed Reza Pahlavi, the last crown prince of Iran, was welcomed to Liberty University's Convocation stage on Wednesday, where he delivered a message on the recent atrocities from his homeland and implored students to stand firm for the oppressed. Pahlavi is the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, wh more PR

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Urges CMS to Strengthen Domestic Procurement Standards in Medicare Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, Public Benefit Corporation (MCCPDC), Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning incentives for domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. MCCPDC emphasized the necessity of robust policies to ensure supply chain resiliency and national  more ST

Meals on Wheels America Expands Access to Medically Tailored Meals for Seniors With Renewed Support From the McKesson Foundation (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * Meals on Wheels America Expands Access to Medically Tailored Meals for Seniors with Renewed Support from the McKesson Foundation Meals on Wheels America has received renewed support from the McKesson Foundation for a third consecutive year, with a $250,000 grant to expand access to medically tailored meals for older adults living with chronic health conditions. This investment will address one of the most 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": * * * 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: * * * Miami University alumni working for NASA excited about Artemis II lunar mission * 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

MILITARY STAR Card Delivers $483 Million in Value for Cardmembers in 2025 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * MILITARY STAR Card Delivers $483 Million in Value for Cardmembers in 2025 DALLAS - For the military community, using a MILITARY STAR(r) card pays off. The card delivered $ 483 million in value in 2025, highlighting its significance as a Quality-of-Life force multiplier for service members, Veterans and military families.  "The MILITARY STAR card provides the military community a financ 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: * * * 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

New advisory floodplain maps available for five Eastern North Carolina river basins (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * New advisory floodplain maps available for five Eastern North Carolina river basins * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint has released improved flood mapping and risk data for five river basins in Eastern North Carolina. In partnership with North Carolina Emergency Management's (NCEM) North Carolina Floodpl more PR

Nonprofit Hospitals, Tax Benefits & Charity Care Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13192) on March 30, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Susan V. Lawrence: * * * Nonprofit Hospitals, Tax Benefits and Charity Care Congress has had a continuing interest in the tax benefits for nonprofit hospitals over the years, as indicated in a Senate Finance Committee investigation in 2005, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study in 2020, and a hearing by the more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Operation Sooner Shield Protects Vulnerable Oklahomans, Recovers Tax Dollars (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Sooner Shield protects vulnerable Oklahomans, recovers tax dollars Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) wrapped up investigations this week in 10 counties across Oklahoma, resulting in 10 arrests, two surrenders, 10 criminal cases and one civil action. More than $1.5 million in restitution and fines was i more PR

PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 10 HONOREES (10)
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

PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 9 HONOREES (10)
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

PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App provides extensive coverage of the Valero Texas Open (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App provides extensive coverage of the Valero Texas Open * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App takes fans inside the action across all four rounds at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course, beginning April 2 at 8:30 a.m. ET * Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler & Max Homa all look for a win to secure the final spot in the Masters Tournament - featured as part of more PR

Public Citizen Files Motion to Intervene in Rio Grande LNG Export Proceedings Citing Consumer Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Citizen has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy concerning the Rio Grande LNG export project. The organization requested intervention in the proceedings related to applications by Rio Grande LNG LLC and its subsidiaries for authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG). Public Citizen emphasized its interest as a representative of household consumers nationwide in the matter of natural gas export capacity expansions and their eff more ST

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Rolling Back Limits on Toxic Air Pollutants (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 2 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for rolling back limits on toxic air pollutants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 states and local governments in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and return to outdated stand more PR

Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Asking that CVDs on Fertilizer be Reconsidered (10)
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Asking that CVDs on Fertilizer be Reconsidered * Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined on this letter by 26 other representatives.  As reported in The Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon commented: "The US International Tra more PR

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Demands Answers on Alleged Discrimination in Military Promotions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jasmine Crockett Demands Answers on Alleged Discrimination in Military Promotions * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Department of Defense leadership demanding answers following alarming reports that qualified U.S. Army officers were blocked from promotion based on race and gender. The letter was sent to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secr more PR

Ridge Security Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Automated Security Validation (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Ridge Security Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Automated Security Validation Recognized for innovation and measurable customer impact in automated security validation. * Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Ridge Security has been more PR

Scouting America Collaborates With NASA's Artemis Program to Inspire the Next Generation of Space Explorers (10)
IRVING, Texas, April 2 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Scouting America Collaborates with NASA's Artemis Program to Inspire the Next Generation of Space Explorers Scouting America today announced a new collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in support of the Artemis program, opening the door to expanded, hands-on educational opportunities for Scouts across the country. The c more PR

Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Opposing New York's Attempt to Undermine Federal Firearms Law (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Opposing New York's Attempt to Undermine Federal Firearms Law * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, led an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from bypa more PR

Senior U.S. Army Medical leader in Europe Highlights Allied Medical Readiness at Medical Symposium in London (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Senior U.S. Army Medical leader in Europe Highlights Allied Medical Readiness at Medical Symposium in London * LONDON - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, and command surgeon for U.S. Army Europe and Africa emphasized the importance of collective medical readiness during the 2026 Deployed Medical & Healthcare Delivery (DMHD) symposium in London on March 24-25 more PR

Sens. Cruz, Merkley, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Drone Cooperation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Merkley, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Drone Cooperation * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026. The legislation expands Taiwan's ability to de 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: * * * Settlement for workers impacted by Covid-19 at Blackstone's Servpro worksites * 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

Six Emerging Environmental Entrepreneurs Selected for National Fellowship (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * Six Emerging Environmental Entrepreneurs Selected for National Fellowship * E2 & 1 Hotels award six young business leaders $10,000 each to execute projects that advance sustainability, clean energy, & environmental policies in America. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) - National non-partisan business group E2 (Economy +Environment ) and sustainability-driven luxury hotel bra more PR

SLB and Rockwell Automation Complete Sensia Joint Venture Dissolution (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * SLB and Rockwell Automation Complete Sensia Joint Venture Dissolution SLB (NYSE: SLB) and Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today announced the completion of the previously announced dissolution of their Sensia joint venture. SLB has assumed ownership of the Lift Control, Measurement, Digital Solutions, and Edge Application businesses, while Rockwell Automation will t more PR

Spring Refresh: American Airlines Announces Fresh Lounge Menu Updates to Welcome Travelers (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Spring refresh: American Airlines announces fresh lounge menu updates to welcome travelers American Airlines is welcoming spring with exciting new flavors throughout its premium lounges, debuting refreshed menus that emphasize whole foods, seasonal produce and balanced, delicious meals. Seasonal menu updates in Flagship(R) and Admirals Club(R) lounges New spring dishes bring bright, cit more PR

Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center Warns of Risks in Proposed 340B Rebate Model (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center Inc., Alvin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B rebate model. The letter outlines how the new model would disrupt financial stability, increase operational burdens, and jeopardize access to care for underserved populations reliant on the 340B program. MyCHN emphasized that the existing 340B purchasing model enables immediate  more ST

Texas Council on Family Violence Urges Reconsideration of GSA's Proposed SAM Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Texas Council on Family Violence submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. TCFV raised concerns that the new certifications required under the proposed changes could negatively impact programs serving survivors of domestic violence and the broader systems that support them across Texas. T more ST

The Standard Is Coming To Austin (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Standard Is Coming To Austin * South Congress gem to be reimagined as a cultural playground AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 1, 2026) - A new chapter is coming to South Congress. The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost with The Standard, Austin, opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel. As The Standard bra more PR

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results (10)
PLANO, Texas, April 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results * * Toyota Corolla Cross Gas and Grand Highlander Hybrid Achieved an All-Time Best-Ever * Lexus RZ and NX Plug-in Hybrid Achieved an All-Time Best-Ever * 32 Electrified Vehicle Options Available Between Both Toyota and Lexus Brands * TMNA March Electrified Vehicle Sales of 115,422, up 2.5 Percent PLA more PR

TPPF Submits Amicus Brief in Building Permit Fees Case (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Submits Amicus Brief in Building Permit Fees Case * AUSTIN -The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) submitted an amicus brief today in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, which examines the constitutionality of exaction fees for building permits for single-family homes. The brief argues that these fees are unconstitutional, under the Takings Clause, when the government cannot demonstrate t more PR

University of Pennsylvania Law Group Opposes Rescission of LGBTQI+ Foster Youth Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Cheyenne Feldman, regulatory chair, If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, along with Madeleine Morales and Hayes Parker-Kepchar, co-chairs of the organization's Penn Carey Law chapter, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families opposing a proposed rule to rescind designated placement requirements for LGBTQI+ foster youth. The le more ST

University of Texas Dallas: Elected Officials Tend To Discount Social Media Input (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Elected Officials Tend To Discount Social Media Input By: Jessica Good A University of Texas at Dallas political scientist and his colleagues have found that elected officials put much more stock in in-person communication with their constituents than they do in messages conveyed via social media. The research, published in Public Opinion Quarterly, suggests that a social med more PR

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia Significantly Reduced After High-dose Influenza Vaccination Compared to the Standard Dose, Study Finds (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Risk of Alzheimer's dementia significantly reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination compared to the standard dose, study finds By Sydney Lowther A UTHealth Houston physician's visit to a local public health building sparked community awareness and inspired a new research idea. The risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a  more PR

University of Texas LBJ School Policy Research Group Presents Rare Earth Research in Washington, D.C. (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * LBJ School Policy Research Group Presents Rare Earth Research in Washington, D.C. A team of students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs traveled to Washington, D.C., on February 23, 2026, to present their research on the global rare earth element industry to officials at the U.S. Department of State and other policy stakeholders. The project, conducted in partnersh more PR

UNT Health celebrates rebrand with Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health celebrates rebrand with Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce * UNT Health Fort Worth hosted the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on campus for a community celebration highlighting its rebrand and ongoing partnership to advance health, education and opportunity in the region. Community leaders, chamber members and UNT Health representatives gathered to commemor more PR

UNT Introduces Tuition Benefit Concierge Service to Support Employers in Developing Their Workforce Talent (10)
DENTON, Texas, April 2 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT introduces Tuition Benefit Concierge Service to support employers in developing their workforce talent The University of North Texas is announcing the launch of a new collaborative program designed to streamline and enhance the use of corporate tuition benefits for university partners: the Tuition Benefit Concierge Service. Developed jointly by UNT's Division of Strategic Educational Alliance more PR

UNT Researcher Finds Links Between Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health (10)
DENTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researcher finds new links between sleep and cardiometabolic health While Isamar Almeida wanted to be a mental health researcher from a young age, she wasn't always sure where that path would lead. That changed when she moved from Venezuela to the U.S. in 2019 and began working at a law firm specializing in immigration. Her work there included interviewing clients who had endured tra more PR

USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate * The Department of the Air Force marked a key milestone in its ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts April 1, 2026, by implementing a long-planned restructure of the Strategy, Design and Requirements directorate (A5/7).  By consolidating the core functions of Integrated Capabilities Command (Provision more PR

UT San Antonio brings the iconic characters and music from "Little Shop of Horrors" to life (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio brings the iconic characters and music from "Little Shop of Horrors" to life * The UT San Antonio Dramatic Arts Program will bring a piece of Broadway history to the Buena Vista Theater when it debuts its inaugural stage production: the cult-classic musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." "Little Shop of Horrors" will run 10 performances with show times at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday  more PR

UT Southwestern and Children's Health receive $100 million gift from The Stephens Greth Foundation for new pediatric campus (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern and Children's Health receive $100 million gift from The Stephens Greth Foundation for new pediatric campus UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(sm), together with Southwestern Medical Foundation, today announced a $100 million commitment from The Stephens Greth Foundation in support of the $5 billion pediatric campus across from UT Southwester more PR

Why experts say now is the time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Why experts say now is the time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu * Bird flu -specifically H5N1 -is no longer just a poultry problem in Asia. What started as a major United States outbreak first in wildlife, then in poultry, and later in dairy cattle is raising new concerns about food security, the economy, the health of farm workers, and the potential for future human out more PR

With 32 Locations and Growing, American Express Expands Its Industry-Leading Centurion Lounge Network with Plans for New Spaces in Boston and Charlotte Airports (10)
NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * With 32 Locations and Growing, American Express Expands Its Industry-Leading Centurion Lounge Network with Plans for New Spaces in Boston and Charlotte Airports * NEW YORK -American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced plans to expand its premium airport Centurion Lounge(r) Network, currently offering access to 32 locations, with new and enhanced spaces for Card Members including:  more PR