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 13 South Carolina non-profit organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The group highlighted that the changes would impose considerable barriers for non-profits seeking to apply for federal grants, increasing uncompensated legal and administrative costs and p more ST

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

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

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 2 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump's Proposed Timeline for Second Reconciliation Bill U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement following President Trump's request for Congress to pass a second reconciliation bill by June 1 to fully fund U.S. Immigratio more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Chart of Accounts to be sunset with Workday; New model to streamline transactions, reporting * Workday, the University's new cloud-based HR and Finance system that will modernize and streamline University's business processes, will launch this July. At the core of the Workday system is the Foundation Data Model (FDM): the new, standardized way Workday organizes transactions and reporting across Clemson Un more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Butterball for Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act * Federal lawsuit charges meat processing facility denied accommodation for cancer treatments and fired employee because of her disability RALEIGH, N.C. - Butterball, LLC, a food processing company based out of Garner, North Carolina and doing business in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, violated federal law when it ref more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues International Logistics Company for Disability Discrimination * Federal lawsuit alleges Exel / DHL Supply Chain (USA) refused to accommodate employee with sickle cell disorder and then discharged her ATLANTA - Exel Inc., doing business as DHL Supply Chain (USA), an international logistics company, violated federal law and discriminated against an employee at its Forest Park more PR

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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium draws 150, connects professionals from across the industry * Office of the President More than 30 professionals from residential, commercial and alternative real estate, along with experts in real estate technologies and financing gathered for Clemson University's inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium at the Brook T. Smith L more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced that thermal paper from Germany was not sold at less than normal value during the latest review period. The findings cover operations from Nov. 1, 2023, through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of this decision, ITA is rescinding the review for 14 specific companies. This action follows a request from Domtar Corp., Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Appvion LLC, Appleton, Wisconsin, who withdrew their  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Making her voice heard: Researcher Peiyin Hung strives to improve rural health disparities * Two young girls walked into a hospital one afternoon after school. Their grandmother had gone to the emergency department the day before with respiratory symptoms. She had traveled an hour from her rural home in Taiwan to the city hospital for treatment. Instead, the girls found her lying in a hallw more PR

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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Mentorship starts to 'go viral' at Clemson University * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Clemson University civil engineering alumnus Tom Rochester built a successful company in Charlotte, but when he looks back, what first comes to mind isn't the projects. It's the relationships. Now retired, Rochester has returned to his alma mater- and he is still putting people first as an  more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 1 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry Speech and Debate Team Earns International and National Honors in March Competitions * 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

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, April 2 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Partners with Link Snacks, Inc. to Advance Conservation, Support Members and Expand Outdoor Engagement The National Wild Turkey Federation is partnering with Jack Link's, a leading outdoor lifestyle brand known for fueling adventures in the field and beyond. This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to conservation, hunting heritage and engaging the next more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Astrid Leitner, assistant professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining": * * * Executive Summary The USA does not currently have sufficient data to enable the responsible development of deep seabed mineral extraction. Despite substantial industry  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Piedmont Natural Gas files application for base rate adjustment in South Carolina * Filing requests base rate increase and natural gas cost rate reduction * Allocation of costs to residential, commercial, industrial customers will be reviewed during proceeding * Piedmont Natural Gas today filed a request with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to update its billing rates more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mace Calls On President Trump To Convene The Senate And End The DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 1, 2026) \- Congresswoman Nancy Mace today called on President Trump to invoke his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene the Senate until it fulfills its obligation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The ongoing DHS shutdown is the longest in Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Reed introduce bill offering hope for life-saving research and life-enhancing treatments and care * Scott, Reed, Smith, and Lankford offer bill to reauthorize and strengthen the National Marrow Donor Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory. WASHINGTON -In an effort to help thousands of patients suffering from diseases requiring bone marrow and cord blood transplants, U.S. Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- We Are Sharing Hope South Carolina submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). SHSC emphasized the need for greater precision in regulatory definitions, stronger procedural safeguards, and enhanced practical guidance to improve the final rule and ensure effective service to donor families and transplant candidates. SHSC identifi more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 2 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'Cultivating Conversation': Instilling skills that carry dialogue forward More than 100 Yale students recently completed a pilot leadership development program that offered tools and skills training for engaging in meaningful dialogue with people who have different viewpoints. By Jim Shelton When it comes to tackling difficult conversations, authentic conversation should be the rule rather than the excepti more PR