JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 1 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State announces new John A. Bobango / Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University announces the creation of the John A. Bobango / Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship, established through the generosity of the Pi Kappa Alpha alumnus and the Bobango family to support high-achieving students pursuing careers in business or law. The scholarship honors John A. Bobango, a re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Humanist Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Sides With Humanists on Monumental 10 Commandments Victory in Arkansas The American Humanist Association and its co-plaintiffs have secured a major First Amendment victory after a federal court has ruled that Arkansas' Ten Commandments monument at the State Capitol is unconstitutional and must be removed. In a sweeping decision issued late Tuesday, U.S. District Ju 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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Arkansas at Monticello Griffin: 'The knowledge and awareness these students are receiving could help save lives here on the UAM campus and in the surrounding community' MONTICELLO - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining University of Arkansas at Monticello Chancello 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

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

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 [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

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * FFRF court victory! Federal judge rules Arkansas Ten Commandments monument unconstitutional The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its co-plaintiffs have secured a major First Amendment victory after a federal court's ruling that a Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas Capitol is unconstitutional and must be removed. In a sweeping decision issued late Tuesday, M more PR

ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, April 2 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release: * * * Henderson State announces Bonnie Adams and Rafael Sanjuan Don't Despair Scholarship Henderson State University has announced the establishment of the Bonnie Adams and Rafael Sanjuan Don't Despair Scholarship, a new scholarship fund that will support Henderson students pursuing their education and achieving their academic goals. The Bonnie Adams and Rafael Sanjuan Don't Despair Scholarship wi more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, April 2 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release: * * * International pharmacy leader confirmed for Pharmacy Connect 2026 keynote The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is pleased to announce that Dr Kristen Riddle, pharmacist and National President of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) in the US will be a keynote speaker at this year's Pharmacy Connect. Pharmacy Connect Convenor, Kos Sclavos AM, said that Dr Riddle will provide de more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Media Studies Students to Debut Sports Preview Show * Students in the University of the Ozarks' Media Studies program will present a news sports preview show, Eagle View Sports, in April and early May. The five 15-minute episodes will begin this weekend (April 3-5) and will include previews, highlights, and stories about athletics and student-athletes at Ozarks. The shows will be featured on FLO more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mid-America Transplant (MOMA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. MOMA, serving 84 counties across eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, outlined feedback on numerous aspects of CMS's draft rule aimed at improving oversight, transparency, and operational standards for OPOs. MOMA expressed sup more ST

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Pine Bluff Branch NAACP 2026 ACT-SO Program Kick Off Features UAPB's ESLI, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Community Leaders * The 2026 season has officially opened for the Pine Bluff NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academics, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) Program. Competitions began March 7, 2026, and continue through April 11, 2026. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAP more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior transportation policy analyst Marc Scribner: * * * Advanced air mobility infrastructure: Considerations for state policymakers Advanced air mobility services aim to bring small-scale aviation to the local and regional transportation markets currently dominated by automobiles. By Marc Scribner, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst Executive summary Advanced air mobility (AA more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces the April Face of Arkansas * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the fifth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor's office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve every day: the people of Arkansas. The series more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum Brings Leadership and Purpose to Stuttgart High Athletics * On any given afternoon at Stuttgart High School, you can find Ian Taylor moving between courts, guiding student-athletes through tennis drills or basketball practice while simultaneously imparting life lessons on discipline, teamwork and confidence. Taylor's journey to the sidelines began at UA Litt more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum Turns Passion for Health Into an Impactful Research Career * Fueled by a passion for improving health outcomes and serving others, Kieshona C. Searles has built her career around research, education, and patient care. That passion inspired her to pursue her master's degree in health education and promotion. The research regulatory coordinator at Arkansas Child more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Launches Arkansas' First Direct Admission Program for Transfer Students * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching Arkansas' first direct admission program for transfer students, creating an innovative new pathway that simplifies the admission process for community college students to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. The initiat more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Nursing and Social Work Students Align to Promote Interprofessional Healthcare Collaboration * The UA Little Rock School of Nursing is redefining how future healthcare professionals are trained by bringing real-world collaboration into the classroom before students step into a hospital. An innovative simulation partnership between the School of Nursing and the Sch more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Launches AI and Data Center to Improve Student Outcomes, Drive Rural Innovation and Workforce Opportunity Across the Delta * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a university-wide initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics across academics, research, and institutional operati more PR