CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * "FOREST" project examining endangered habitat to be presented in series of events over 18 months * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Illinois interdisciplinary artist Deke Weaver will create the multimedia performance "FOREST" over the next 18 months that will explore the forest ecosystem and the connections between plant and animal species. He'll present the first iterations of "FOREST" at two upcoming events at Krannert Art Museum and at the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "If Anyone Asks What a Refugee Kid on SNAP Looks Like, I Say They Look Like Me": Derek Tran Fights to Restore Food Aid * As California families shoulder the burden of Republicans' devastating cuts to food assistance, Congressman Derek Tran is fighting to restore benefits for refugee families like his own, many of whom will lose access to SNAP benefits in California this week. In a new op-ed, Tran shares how his life was shaped b more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * $10 million gift from Angelo Mazzone III strengthens UCLA football for a new era * Key takeaways * Alumnus and longtime supporter Angelo Mazzone III has committed $10 million to UCLA's football program. * The gift will endow the UCLA head football coach position and strengthen key areas that advance student-athlete success. * The commitment from Mazzone, who made his first gift in 1977, will help the Bruins remain competitive i more PR

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 justification. The states contend that many of the certif more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 56 environmental and community organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management concerning the agency's Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for offshore hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, from Platform Gilda off the California coast. The organizations expressed strong concerns about the environmental, health, cultural, and economic impacts linked to the proposed fracking operations. They pointed out that BOEM had previously been enj more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM and SMU Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in the Future of AI in Infrastructure Talent Innovative collaboration unites industry and academia to develop the next generation of leaders for AI in infrastructure DALLAS -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU), establishing a framework to advance artificial int more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Alabama restores fairness in courtrooms, ends agency deference * Montgomery, Alabama; April 1, 2026: Alabama took a major step to ensure balance in the justice system today when Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 167 into law, requiring courts to independently interpret laws and regulations without deferring to state government agencies. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Bryan Brinyark. For decades, more PR

LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * All WWE Is Now Live Only on Netflix in Italy ALL WWE IS NOW LIVE ON NETFLIX in ITALY RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all Premium Live Events with Italian commentary by the legendary voices of "Il Godzilla" Luca Franchini and "Il Bardo" Michele Posa * Starting today, Wednesday, April 1st, WWE officially lands in Italy live only on Netflix! RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live Events - beginning with the highly anticipated WrestleMania 42, l more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Submits Comments in Response to CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) Request for Information On March 30, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) submitted a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), regarding the Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). The A more PR

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 911 (90s Judges' Song Contest) (4/6) * MONDAY, APRIL 6 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "911 (90s Judges' Song Contest)" (911) Logline: The Top 12 take on the "Judges' Song Contest," performing '90s hits secretly picked by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood. Plus, stars of ABC's "TGIF" '90s lineup hang with the hopefuls in the lounge as America votes for the Top 11. Extended L 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 Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has gover 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. "The President's executive order redefining birt more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Getting Detached: How Coal-to-Solar Is Moving Beyond Mongolia's Gers In Ulaanbaatar, where winter temperatures regularly fall below -30 C, heating systems are literally a matter of life and death. For decades, coal-fired stoves have both facilitated and burdened daily life in the city's ger districts. The ubiquity of the smoke-belching stoves reflects the lack of modern infrastructure or affordable alternatives. Making matters worse,  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Defense of California's Ban on Corporate Practice of Medicine * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing an amicus brief in Art Center Holdings, Inc., et al. v. WCE CA Art, et al., a case before the California Second District Court of Appeal involving a dispute between a physician who owned a medical practice and a private equity-backed management services more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Opposing Preemption of State Failure-to-Warn Claims * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto v. Durnell, arguing against preemption of state failure-to-warn claims. The lawsuit was brought in Missouri state court by a plaintiff, Mr. John Durnell, alleg more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Child Care Providers of New Legal Obligations Relating to Immigration Enforcement Actions * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued guidance and model policies for licensed child care facilities and preschool programs in California regarding their new legal responsibilities under Assembly Bill (AB) 495. Known as the Family Preparedness Act of 2025, AB 495 was autho 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 letter to Congress in support of the Combating Illici 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-leading a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general i 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 law, which would help prevent the illicit use of the 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, in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. C more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Makes Kroger Pay for the Fight - And Sends a Message to Monopoly-Minded Corporations * Oregon leads nine-state coalition in filing $10.3 million fee petition showing states will hold the line where federal enforcers won't Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Oregon is seeking more than $2.25 million in attorneys' fees and costs from Kroger after the state helped block the grocery giant's proposed  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 xylazine - which is often mixed with fentanyl and other o 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 dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazine - which is more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Alaska 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 24 in 2024 for Alaska, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Alaska was down 17.2 percent from 29 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 7.1 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a ra more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Arizona 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 94 in 2024 for Arizona, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Arizona was down 8.7 percent from 103 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.8 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in California 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 419 in 2024 for California, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in California was down 4.6 percent from 439 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.4 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decr more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Hawaii 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 16 in 2024 for Hawaii, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Hawaii was unchanged from 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, similar to the 2.6 rate recorded i more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Nevada 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 33 in 2024 for Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Nevada was down 42.1 percent from 57 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.3 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a ra more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Oregon 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 52 in 2024 for Oregon, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Oregon was down 3.7 percent from 54 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a rat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Washington 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 102 in 2024 for Washington, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Washington was up 5.2 percent from 97 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2.8 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, an increas more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the requirements governing the movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii to the continental United States. CDFA highlighted the serious threat invasive fruit fly (IFF) species like oriental fruit fly (OFF), Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), and Mexican fruit fly pose to California agriculture. These pests have increased dramatically in dete more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Birthright Citizenship Case * WASHINGTON, D.C. - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on President Trump's unconstitutional attempt to terminate birthright citizenship. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to end birthright more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding Sable Offshore Corporation's request for a Special Permit. The letter raises concerns about the permit application for hazardous liquid pipelines Lines 324 and 325, which transport crude oil from offshore platforms near Santa Barbara, California. OSFM, certified by PHMSA to regulate intrastate hazardous liquid pipelines un more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, April 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Deborah "Debbie" Cochrane, of Alameda, has been appointed Executive Director of the California Education Interagency Council. Cochrane has been the Chief of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education since 2021. She held multiple positions at The Institute for College Access & Success from 2007 to 2021, includ more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * California's nation-leading aerospace industry powers NASA's historic Artemis II Mission What you need to know: With contributions from more than 500 companies and 16,000 workers, California is the largest state-level contributor to NASA's Artemis II. As the space agency sends astronauts on a historic lunar mission, California's nation-leading innovation ecosystem and workforce are helping ensure mission success. *  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 2 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * California Combats Persistently High Nicotine Vape Addiction Among Young Adults with New Statewide Campaign New statewide campaign targets rising nicotine addiction and its growing impact on young adults' mental health What You Need to Know: California is launching the "Not Your Lab Rat" campaign to combat nicotine use among young adults. The campaign uses $5.2 million from California's portion of a multist more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California State Association of Counties submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter warns that the changes threaten to disrupt the delivery of essential programs and services to nearly 40 million California residents by exposing counties to unclear certification demands and legal risks. The GSA prop more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investig more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Table Grape Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to permit the interstate movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii to the continental United States under a systems approach. The proposal, based on a pest risk analysis addressing threats such as the oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly, aims to replace currently required quarantine treatments with alternative safeguards. The commission represe more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * How higher ed can reclaim its high-end reputation Frightfully high prices and ferocious left-wing ideology make higher ed a hard sell. But an Ivy League college president has given this K-12 teacher some reasons to hope for reform. * For years, my mission as an English teacher was defined by a main objective: getting every one of my students college-ready. California's A-G academic requirements were drilled into our fr more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Care facility goes to court to demand fair trial, rein in agency overreach * A nursing and rehabilitation facility filed a motion for reconsideration today, challenging the National Labor Relations Board's decision to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate unfair labor practice claims -all in-house, without a neutral judge or jury. Rosewood Care, LLC, alleges that the NLRB's process violates its constitutional right 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 Second Amendment. "We're calling this a progres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- FAILURE TO WARN: EPA's Systematic, Long-term Failure to Warn the Public About Pesticides Linked to Cancer - A report from Center for Biological Diversity - March 2026 (10 pages) * * * The Center for Biological Diversity issued a report analyzing the extent to which pesticide labels in the United States include warnings about cancer risks identified by federal regulators, with a focus on the Environmental Protection Agency's role in communicating health hazards. The report evaluates thousands of pesticide produ more ST

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement Following Roundtable Discussion with Epstein Survivor, Long Beach Resident Annie Farmer * LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after hosting a roundtable discussion with Annie Farmer, a resident of Long Beach who survived Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse when she was a teenager, on the work of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to release t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Statement on Supreme Court's Hearing on Birthright Citizenship * LOS ANGELES -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), daughter of immigrants and the first Latina to represent California's 29 th Congressional District, released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard arguments for Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging Donald Trump's illegal Executive Order to revoke birthright citizenship: "I am a daughter of immigra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon, Representative Casar, Senator Sanders Introduce 'Home Team Act' To Prevent Owners from Moving Teams Without Giving Local Community Input * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX-35) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in introducing the Home Team Act, which would require owners of professional sports teams to give local communities the chance to buy teams before relocati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The County of Santa Barbara, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to permit offshore hydraulic fracturing from Platform Gilda in federal waters off the coast of Ventura County. The letter critiques BOEM's plan amid concerns over environmental, health, and cultural risks posed by offshore fracking near the Santa Barbara coastline. The letter emphasized the vital importance of protecting the coastal ecology, local economie more ST

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 of more than $10 billion in child care and family a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Cruel summer: March heat wave is a reminder to the West * A record-breaking heat wave scorched the West in March, and the potent mix of climate change plus a potential El Nino have set the stage for another scorching summer. This Earth Month, UCLA experts weigh in with their concerns about the summer heat outlook, from the increased risk of lengthier, more severe heat waves to the longer-term possibility of needing climate interventions more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 2 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Releases Findings After Conducting the Largest and Most Comprehensive Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Responses from more than 94,000 students, faculty and staff reveal higher education's promising yet complex relationship with AI. * The California State University (CSU) has released findings from its first-ever systemwide survey on artificial intelligence (AI), marking the largest and most comprehensive survey more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 2 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Prof's Book Sheds Light on Plight of Polish Jews Who Fled Holocaust Only to End Up in Stalin's Gulags Her family's escape from Poland during the Holocaust is a story that Daniela Gerson, an associate professor of journalism at California State University, Northridge, has been trying to tell for years. It was not until she met her now wife, immigration attorney Talia Inlender, at a picnic at Griffith Park that Gerson more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 2 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB highlights 'AI Fools Week,' launches Center for Cyber and AI commercial Cal State San Bernardino spotlights "AI Fools Week," March 31-April 4, a national campaign raising awareness about AI-driven cyber threats, while unveiling a new commercial showcasing the impact of its Center for Cyber and AI. The initiative highlights CSUSB's leadership in preparing students and communities to navigate an increasingly complex d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Defenders of Wildlife submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's accelerated environmental review process for a proposed well stimulation treatment, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda off the Southern California coast. The letter challenges BOEM's use of emergency National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures based on a declared national energy emergency under Executive Order 14156, arguing that the c more ST

LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * A Demon Falls for a Human in 'Long Vacation': Netflix Greenlights New Romance Series from Director of 'Crash Landing on You' Netflix has confirmed production of its new series Long Vacation, a romance series led by Choo Young-woo and Lee Se-young. The series follows Demon 3375, a powerful being who has lived for centuries without ever understanding love, and Deul-pan, a sharp, capable hotel room attendant whose life skills are maxed out but whose more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * DETAC Webinar on the ABLE Age Adjustment Act and Tools to Support Financial Empowerment * Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET Celebrate #ABLEtoSave, financial capability, and Autism Acceptance Month by joining the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center and our partners for an empowering webinar on financial independence for people with disabilities. Hear from National Disability Ins more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * NBC: GOP's Medicaid Cuts Pose "Existential Threat" for Hospitals Forced to Lay Off Workers and Cut Services New reporting from NBC spotlights how over 400 hospitals across the country are at "high risk of closing or cutting services" as a result of Trump and D.C. Republicans' budget law that gutted Medicaid funding. "Republican candidates running for governor across the country will be forced to answer for Trump's law that is decima more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * RFK Jr. Has Ties to Ongoing E. Coli Outbreak RFK Jr. is a longtime promoter of raw milk and a customer of Raw Farm LLC, which is linked to the ongoing E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine people across three states * New reporting shows that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ties to an ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to dairy products from Raw Farm LLC that has sickened nine people across three states. R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Geological Survey, has announced a funding opportunity for a Cooperative Agreement aimed at establishing an affiliated partner within the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This grant offers an award range from $1 to $270,000, supporting collaborative research efforts that address pressing natural resource and ecosystem challenges in California. The Cooperative Agreement is designed to facilitate partnerships between various stakeholders, including feder more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * California Oil and Gas Health Protection Law Survives First-Round Trump Administration Attack Victory -- Buffer zones between drilling sites, communities to remain in effect during legal battle * Sacramento, CA -- A federal court today denied the Trump administration's request to pause enforcement of Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), California's landmark oil and gas health buffer law, during its legal challenge. The court's denial of th more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Hearing Examiner Rejects Permit That Allowed a Major Expansion of a Whatcom County Liquefied Petroleum Gas Terminal Victory -- The county must conduct an independent capacity analysis of the terminal expansion and redo its environmental analysis * Bellingham, WA -- The Whatcom County Hearing Examiner sided with six local environmental groups in ruling that the County mishandled its review of a series of expansions of a liquefied petroleum gas facil more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 2 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * JOHN AND CARRIE LEWIS: A Gift Rooted in Connection, Lifted by Opportunity John and Carrie Lewis know that connection has the power to transform lives. It's what brought them together, guided their careers and ultimately inspired their recent gift to EKU in support of the nationally ranked aviation program. Their story began in the trombone section of the University of Kentucky marching band. "We spent hours practicing, performing and getting to know more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 2 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Edmondson Family Makes Transformational Gift to CSUN Baseball California State University, Northridge is proud to announce a generous $1,000,000 gift from the Jim Edmondson estate to the Paul Edmondson Memorial Scholarship Endowment named in honor of alumnus Paul Edmondson. CSUN Director of Athletics Ryan Swartwood expressed deep gratitude for the transformative impact this gift will have. "The Edmondson family's gift i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Expands Mission Majority Initiative with Endorsements of Lauren Babb Tomlinson and Pia Dandiya * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District and Pia Dandiya for Florida's 21st Congressional District as part of an expansion of its Mission Majority initiative.  "Lauren Babb Tomlinson is a mom and health care advocate who has spent her li more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces new women's basketball alt-cast: Courtside at the Women's Final Four Presented by AT&T * * Courtside to feature Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher, alongside host Jess Sims and content creator Katie Feeney with additional rotating guests * StudBudz/WNBA stars Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams to join as analysts during both semifinal games * WNBA Champion and Finals MVP Chelsea Gray joins S more PR

COSTA MESA, California, April 2 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) in 2026 list Inclusive, collaborative culture drives data and technology solutions, and positive impact on financial health * Rising 22 spots, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list. Ranked 38 on the 2026 list, this is the seventh consecutive year Experian has been recognized for  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has issued a "Notice of Unlicensed Operation" (Case No. EB-FIELDWR-25-00038323) to Conifer Communications, Groveland, California, following an investigation into unauthorized radio transmissions in Moccasin Peak, California. Agents from the San Francisco Office conducted an on-scene investigation on September 24, 2025, in response to a complaint regarding a radio station operating on frequency 10.915 GHz. The investigation confirmed that Conifer Communications was  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48888) on March 30, 2026, entitled "The Federal Recognition of Tribes: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray, legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and law librarian Laura Deal. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY As of 2026, the United States encompasses 575 federally recognized Tribes, or groups of Indigenous people that have a formally acknowledged government-to-govern 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 analytics, AI tools can amplify bias, create disparate imp 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 campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly t more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Former U.S. Representative Jackie Speier, Artist Kathleen Titus Faul '68 to Receive Honorary Degrees at Arcadia University Commencements By Emily Horowitz Arcadia University is proud to announce the Honorable Jackie Speier, a former U.S. Representative for California's 14th Congressional District and current member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in California, and artist Kathleen Titus Faul '68 will address graduates in the Class of 2026 on  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 1 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Welcomes Back Calistoga Food and Wine * On June 7, 2026, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, together with the Calistoga Wine Growers Association, will present the fourth annual Calistoga Food & Wine event. This walk-around tasting will bring together nearly 30 of the region's premier wineries along with some of Calistoga's most acclaimed culinary talent, all s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * $1 M gift includes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting Gail and Bob Knight continue to make Florida State University - the place they met and launched a photo empire - their investment focus. Their latest contribution establishes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting at FSU's Herbert Wertheim College of Business, where Gail earned a degree in accounting in 1982. The $500,000 g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi, Bell, Courtney Call on DOD to Take Measures to Protect Well-Being of USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Wesley Bell (D-MO), Joe Courtney (D-CT), and eight other House Armed Services Democrats to write a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressing concern regarding the condition, operati more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 2 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Getty Acquires Two 17th-Century Dutch Still Life Paintings The artworks are the first by each artist to enter Getty's collection * The Getty Museum has acquired "Glass Vase with Flowers and Fruit" by Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-about 1684), the preeminent master of floral still life painting in the "golden age" of Dutch art; and "Still Life with Assorted Fruit" by Pieter Claesz (1597/98-1660), his slightly older predecessor more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Wins Dismissal of All Claims Against Student Named in $10 Million Suit for Challenging Antisemitism on Campus * Gibson Dunn teamed up with the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights to secure dismissal with prejudice of a slew of damages claims filed against a former Georgetown University student for speaking out against antisemitism on campus. The ruling marks a significant win for the firm a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 1 [Category: ThinkTank](TNSrpt) -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur: * * * Businesses Have Free Speech Rights, Too The Goldwater Institute filed a brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals today urging the judges to uphold the free speech rights of businesses against a bizarre ordinance in Salina, Kansas, which allows people to have "murals" on their buildings, but not "signs." What's the difference? According to the city, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Groundwork Collaborative Expands Digital Reach and Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires * Groundwork Collaborative welcomed two key leaders to its team - Catalina Salazar as the new Managing Director of Digital Strategy and Ian Mogavero as the new Chief Operating Officer - signaling a continued expansion of Groundwork's innovative and proven approach to economic policy a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Groups Challenge Trump Admin's Rushed Approval of Cabinet Mountains Mining Project Organizations fear harm to waters, wilderness area, and ESA-protected species * Missoula, MT -- A coalition of local and national organizations today filed suit over the Trump administration's fast-tracked approval of the Libby Exploration Project in northwestern Montana's Cabinet Mountains. The lawsuit claims that the Montanore Minerals Corporation  more PR

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 commingled U.S. core plus fund, has deployed more than $1  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Home-Grown Seafood: NOAA's Aquaculture Highlights from 2025 In 2025, NOAA's Aquaculture Program made significant investments in science and planning to foster sustainable domestic aquaculture growth. NOAA's Aquaculture Highlights 2025 showcases how NOAA is creating opportunities for sustainable aquaculture to grow and thrive across the United States. When produced responsibly, as it is here in the United  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * In the Clinic Room, an AI Steps In to Fill the Gap Between Patients and HPV Vaccines * The evolution of AI technology offers opportunities for many fields that could use the kind of efficiency and clarity that chatbots provide. In the world of health, a new tool co-developed by USC Viterbi School of Engineering and USC Keck School of Medicine researchers delivers on that promise. "Chat-HPV: A Conversation more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The EIA Revises Its Short-Term Energy Outlook Forecast * Key Takeaways 1 In the wake of ongoing hostilities in Iran, the Energy Information Administration has raised its 2026 oil and gasoline price outlook by 36% and 15%, respectively. 2 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has interrupted flows and shut in some oil and gas production with temporary effects upon prices. 3 The Trump administration has taken s more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, April 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Delivers Open, Scalable AI Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.0 * What's New: Today, MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel's GPU Systems. Intel's AI systems featured Intel(r) Xeon(r) 6 CPUs and Intel(r) Arc(tm) Pro B70 graphics, demonstrating acc more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, April 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel to Repurchase 49% Equity Interest in Ireland Fab Joint Venture * SANTA CLARA, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 - Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) and Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture related to Intel's Fab 34 in Ireland not held by  more PR

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 companies allege violations of section 337 of the Tarif more PR

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, 2026. According to the commission, the investigatio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced the start of an investigation regarding the importation of specific in-vehicle infotainment systems and components. This action follows a complaint submitted by Zync Inc., San Francisco, California, on Feb. 24, 2026, and a subsequent supplement filed on March 3, 2026. Zync Inc. alleges that the importation and sale of these products involve the misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage. According to the filing, thes 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 birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, fed 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 birthright citizenship. "The President's executive more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 2 -- Justice Action Center issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Today's Birthright Citizenship Hearing Before SCOTUS is a Canary in the Coalmine for Our Democracy The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging the legality of the Trump Administration's January 2025 executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. More information about the lawsuit can be found here. Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of Justice Action Center, issued the followin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban Latest lawsuit follows capitulation of two California cities over similar bans * The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over its ordinance banning natural gas, propane gas, and fuel oil infrastructure and appliances in certain new construction. This lawsuit is another example of the Department hard at work in keeping President Donald J. Trump more PR

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 country. One leading blockchain analysis platform  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 1 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Large-scale collaboration including Aston University academic releases new findings on research credibility * An international collaboration of 865 academics sampled claims from 3,900 research papers in behavioural and social science * The researchers, including Aston's Dr James Reynolds, assessed research repeatability, including reproducibility, robustness, and replicability * There is no single indicator of credibility, but the results will help to strengt more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Leaping higher: How professional jump rope prepared Connor Kraska '28 for law school * Connor Kraska '28 is not your typical law student. For almost two decades, he has been a professional and competitive jump rope athlete, traveling the world for competitions and performances and teaching clinics. Now, as a first-year law student at UCLA School of Law, Kraska is applying to his legal studies the same discipline and more PR

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, who fell to the extremist Islamist regime during the more PR

LIVERMORE, California, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL Director Kim Budil elected as a 2025 AAAS fellow Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a global organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering and innovation for the benefit of all. Recognized for her national laboratory leadership and professional activities to promote s more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, April 2 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Skull base surgery: a treatment for once-inoperable brain tumors By Alyssa Hunt For decades, tumors located at the base of the skull were often considered inoperable because they sit among vital blood vessels and nerves essential to basic human function. However, skull base surgery is an advanced and highly specialized procedure that allows surgeons to safely reach areas of the brain that were previously inaccessible. According to neurosurgeon  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mainspring Energy Inc., Menlo Park, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service calling for expanded safe harbor tables to include its linear generator technology under Section 48E of the Internal Revenue Code. In its letter, Mainspring Energy recommends expanding the Treasury guidance to incorporate emerging U.S. energy technologies, including its unique linear generators, into the interim safe harbor tables. It argues that current tables focus primarily on legacy renewable technologies more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TRANSFORMATIVE MOSAIC VILLAGE PROJECT * SACRAMENTO, CA - $2 million in federal funding is heading to Mosaic West Sac for their transformative Mosaic Village project thanks to Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07). She announced the funding this morning at a press conference alongside Mosaic West Sac Executive Director Don Bosley, Mayor Martha Guerrero, and Ma more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Matter Mission and Mentorship * The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher "Dirk" Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Keene to UC San Diego," said Barbara Jung, MD, associate vice chancellor and dean for the School of Medicine. "His experience developing world-class neuropathology biorepository infr 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 implications for states' ability to provide access to jus 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 citizenship under President Trump's executive order to end 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 pressing challenges facing the Meals on Wheels ne more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami student discovers she is a descendant of Oxford settlers * It wasn't until after she became a student at Miami University that Regan Baumeister discovered she is a descendant of Oxford settlers, including the surveyor who laid out the Mile Square. Baumeister is a sophomore Biology major with a Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-major and a minor in Music Performance. The Auburn, California, resident said she chose Miami because of its well-rounded pre-med p more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Burshteyn and Mathew Rosengart Named to Daily Journal's Leading Commercial Litigators List * LOS ANGELES - April 1, 2026 - Michael Burshteyn and Mathew S. Rosengart, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were each named a "Leading Commercial Litigator" by the Daily Journal. The annual award honors the 100 best commercial and bet-the-company litigators across the country, according to the publi more PR

MONTEREY, California, April 2 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Middlebury Students Explore East Asian Geopolitics Through Immersive Field Research This March, a cohort of 15 Middlebury students embarked on a rigorous field research program across China and Japan, gaining rare, first-hand access to diplomatic and economic experts in East Asia. The group, primarily composed of graduate students from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) alongside a senior from Middlebury C 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) opposing the agency's recent policy changes barring more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence Shows How Resilient Rebuilding Can Strengthen Insurance Markets * New research led by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence (COE) demonstrates how science-based mitigation and catastrophe modeling can significantly reduce disaster losses and support stronger,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Park Service (NPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for proposed oil and gas lease sales off the coast of California. The letter accompanies the proposal under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, covering the Northern, Central, and Southern California Planning Areas. The NPS expressed appreciation for BOEM's Notice of Intent to prepare the PEIS and requested  more ST

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: March 2026 * Two new agricultural studies involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers made national headlines in March. The stories were among 50-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantly overstated, challenging a common method used wor more PR

LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix announces start of production and new cast for second season of Football Parents Chris Zegers, Lone van Roosendaal, Martijn Fischer and Michiel Romeyn join the cast * Amsterdam - Production has started on Football Parents, and for this season Chris Zegers, Lone van Roosendaal, Martijn Fischer, Michiel Romeyn and Funda Mujde join the cast. The first season of the comedy series, written and directed by Ilse Warringa and produced by Holland more PR

LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Steps Up to the Plate: MLB Opening Night on Netflix Scores 3 Million US Viewers - Play ball! The 2026 MLB season debuted on Netflix last Wednesday, March 25, with an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 3M US viewers (Live+SD)/1 tuning into the game, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. - Some other US highlights: = Highest primetime Opening Day viewership among P18-49 (1.38M)/* since 2017. = Highest primetime Opening Day among 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 College at the International Forensics Association (I more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Delivers Nearly $13.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Valley, Part of $254 Million Secured for California * Schiff secures federal funding for critical investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, fire safety, and career and education development programs Fresno, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is announcing he secured nearly $13.5 million in federal funding for critical Central California projects more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NIH Awards $15.8 Million to University of California for Study of Latino Brain Health * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at the University of California San Diego and UC Davis a $15.85 million grant to support the next phase of one of the nation's most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic and Latino communities. Latinos are one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. They have a more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 1 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * On Being One University - Since 1977! * This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@antioch.edu. A Snapshot Taken by Laurien  more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, April 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Onetaste Founder Nicole Daedone Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Forced Labor Conspiracy Former Head of Sales Rachel Cherwitz Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison * Nicole Daedone, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of OneTaste, Inc. (OneTaste), a sexual wellness education company founded in San Francisco, California, was sentenced today by United States District Judge D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 2,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On March 31, over 2,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss key national and local issues, including economic challenges facing families, the ongoing war with Iran, and growing concerns over what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's reckless and extreme policies. "At a time when families are f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Meets With Doctors, Sounds Alarm on Health Care Cuts From Trump's So-Called One Big Beautiful Bill * SAN JOSE, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) toured the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center with frontline physicians to highlight the real-world, devastating consequences of health care cuts from Republicans' billionaire-first reconciliation bill, which was signed into law last summer. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center -a c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump's Illegal Election Takeover Executive Order * SAN JOSE, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, issued the following statement as President Trump issued a sweeping illegal election "takeover" executive order, including by attempting to crack down on mail-in voting: "Instead of focusing on lowering  more PR

PASADENA, California, April 1 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded Project Management Consultant Contract For Al Ittihad Sports Village In Saudi Arabia * CHANTILLY, VA. -April 1, 2026 -Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it has been selected by Al Ittihad Club Company, the oldest sports club in Saudi Arabia, as the project management consultant for the Al Ittihad Sports Village in Jeddah. Th more PR

PASADENA, California, April 1 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons To Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results On April 29, 2026 * CHANTILLY, Va., April 1, 2026 - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) will release first quarter 2026 financial results before the markets open on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss its earnings results and guid more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Secures Rare Complete Dismissal With Prejudice of Securities Class Action Claims Against Former iLearningEngines Independent Directors * Paul Hastings LLP secured a rare complete dismissal with prejudice of securities class action claims asserted against former independent directors of iLearningEngines. The Honorable Judge Deborah K. Chasanow of the District of Maryland granted the defendants' motions to dis more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Secures Victory in False Claims Act Case in Central District of California * Paul Hastings LLP secured a victory for former affiliates of the Los Angeles Film School in the Central District of California on March 9, 2026, when the court dismissed the action for failure to allege violations of the False Claims Act. On June 20, 2024, the Relators, former employees of the Los Angeles Film School, brought qui  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Port Charlotte nurses to hold protest for patient safety following patient deaths * Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla., will hold a protest on Friday, April 3, 2026, to highlight patient safety concerns at the hospital. Nurses say multiple recent patient deaths have been caused by short staffing and other harmful practices by HCA, the hospital's owner. Nurses at Fawcett are represented  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Counsel submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients, arguing the changes would impose unlawful conditions and create substantial risks for nonprofit organizations. In its letter to the GSA, Public Counsel emphasizes that Congress has not authorized these certifications, a fundamental legal deficiency under the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutio more ST

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, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Congratulates NASA and Partners after Orion Successful Launch Today, NASA's Space Launch System and the Orion crew capsule carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to embark on its ten day journey. The Artemi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers After Secretary Hegseth Attempted to Make Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Defense Companies Before Iran Strikes Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Military  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on President Trump's Unconstitutional Attack on Voting Rights and Mail-In Voting Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to create a national voter list under his control, restrict access to  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 (AAM) encompasses a variety of aircraft form factors  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Joins Representatives Houlahan, Goodlander to Introduce WARRIOR Act to Protect Women's Role in Combat * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined fellow Veterans Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-01) to introduce legislation to protect women's ability to serve in the armed forces. The Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act cod 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 "National Language Access Month". Senator Alex Padilla ( more PR

PLEASANTON, California, April 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Announces Debt Reduction and Amendment to its Credit Agreement * LAS VEGAS - April 1, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company(tm), and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced first quarter debt reduction activities and a recent amendment more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by U.S. Navy Captain Brian Connon (ret.), vice president of ocean mapping at Saildrone Inc., from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Environment Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Brian Connon, and I am the Vice President of Ocean Mapping at Sa more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 31 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Physical Therapy Students Present Capstone Projects at Major Conference * Each year, second-year students in Samford's Physical Therapy program select capstone research projects inspired by their own passions or interests and have the opportunity to present at national conferences or to be published in peer-reviewed journals. This year, two of these student groups were selected to present their work at the American Physical Therapy Associa more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 1 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Foundation Launches Grants to Bring Trees, Shade and Green Space to Neighborhoods That Need Them Most * April 1, 2026 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation is launching the Growing Green Spaces Grant Program this Earth Month, a new funding opportunity supporting community-driven projects that bring more trees, gardens and green spaces to neighborhoods that need them most. Grants ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 will help nonprofit more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, March 31 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Fundraising Conference presented by PNC Bank Opens Registration, Announces Keynote Speakers as Nonprofits Face Rising Demand and Funding Pressures * March 31, 2026 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced registration is open for the 2026 San Diego Fundraising Conference presented by PNC Bank, to be held Sept. 9-10 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This year's theme, "Build for What's Next," focuses on strengthening more PR

MILPITAS, California, April 1 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027 * Strong AI and Advanced Node Demand to Propel Semiconductor Equipment Investments Beyond $150 Billion for the First Time MILPITAS, Calif. - April 1, 2026 - Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to more PR

MILPITAS, California, April 2 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027 Strong AI and Advanced Node Demand to Propel Semiconductor Equipment Investments Beyond $150 Billion for the First Time * Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to $151 billion in 2027, SEMI reported today in its latest 300mm Fab  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Pediatric Medicine * The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce Gary A. Silverman, MD, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics, associate dean for children's academic programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine, and physician-in-chief and chief scientific officer at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, effective April 1, 2026. "Dr. Silverman brings exceptional  more PR

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 brand 1 Hotels announced today the 2026 E2 1 Hotels F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Tracking Space Vehicles Summary: Space Systems Command looks to enhance missile tracking capability through award of latest National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders. * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is increasing the nation's missile tracking capability with two additional National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phas more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * SPHHS' Kathryn Derose Presents Progress of Food Security Intervention in the Dominican Republic * Kathryn Derose, professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS), recently joined colleagues from the Project to Improve Food Security (ProMeSA) II research study to present progress on the national clinical trial in the Dominican Republic with leaders from the trial's prime academic partner, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Swalwell Statement on Court Decision Allowing January 6 Lawsuit Against Donald Trump to Proceed * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) released the following statement after a federal judge ruled that his civil lawsuit against President Donald Trump, related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, will proceed toward trial on most claims: "Donald Trump thinks he can get away with murder," said Congressman Eri more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * The Courts Say Facebook and YouTube Are Addictive--What Does That Mean for Your Teen? * Social media companies may be on the verge of a reckoning for their impacts on children. Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) lost two landmark court cases last week about the way their apps affect mental health for kids and teens. * A court in New Mexico found that Meta violated state consumer protection laws with al more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of marine wildlife and ecosystems, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the proposed hydraulic fracturing operations at Platform Gilda. The organization voiced opposition to the proposed offshore fracking activities and called for a complete prohibition on such methods in federal waters, citing numerous environmental and community concerns. TIRN emphasized that the proposed well s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection without change. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct  more PR

MERCED, California, April 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced's Study Abroad Program Among the Country's Best * Frida Quinto Ruiz went to Sweden with a curious mind. She came home with a plan. "Studying abroad completely reshaped the direction of my college career in ways I never expected," she said. "I went to Sweden already curious about the world, but I came back with a much clearer sense of where I want to go." During a tour of the European Union in Brussels, Quinto Ruiz learned about  more PR

NORWICH, England, April 1 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA further boosts its climate expertise through key appointments and strategic partnership The University of East Anglia's reputation for climate science has been further enhanced by a new partnership with the UK Met Office, a key committee appointment and a leading US scientist set to arrive in the Summer. UEA joins Met Office Partnership The university has been selected as one of only eight UK universities to join the Met Office Academic Partners more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 1 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * From Student to Colleague: The Power of Undergraduate Research Mentorship While the standard undergraduate experience is defined by credit hours and graduation requirements, a select few at the Knauss School of Business venture into the territory of original inquiry, guided by their professors. For those who choose to take on this challenge, learning isn't contained by the classroom door but spills over into the pages of academic journals.  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-el-Enein named Outstanding New Investigator by the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy In addition, Abou-el-Enein, lab member Amaia Cadinanos-Garai and their co-authors received the Best of Molecular Therapy Award for their paper describing a new tool for identifying which CAR T cells are best at surviving and killing cancer. USC physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-e more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing Announce the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies * Each year, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing host graduation ceremonies that complement USC's main commencement ceremony. These include the Ph.D. hooding ceremony to be held on Wednesday, May 13, and the USC Viterbi School and i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2026' [FTS-384], authored by Catharine Weber, Skyler Simnitt, and Helen Wakefield and released on March 26, 2026, with the next release set for July 23, 2026. The report says weather, freezes, and water availability are shaping U.S. fruit and tree nut production, with Florida citrus among the sectors facing the biggest pressure. The report says the U.S. citrus crop forecast for 2025/26 is 4.93 million tons, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Display Devices, Streaming Players, and Components Thereof * News Release 26-052 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1496 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain display devices, streaming players, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commiss 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 citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: School district reverses suspension of student punished over pro-ICE poster * SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2026 -After intervention by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a California school district expunged its suspension of a high school junior for putting up a pro-ICE poster. On Feb. 6, hundreds of students at Torrey Pines High School peacefully staged a mid-school- day walkout to protest  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 Trump's withdrawal of the United States from WHO, Was more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 2 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Watering smarter, not more * Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem 3/4 overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it's needed. This system, detailed in the journal Computer and Electronics in Agriculture, was led by the research group of Elia Scudiero, associate professor  more PR

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 exception, says Lauren Maxwell, a Master of Divinity cand more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 1 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix report illustrates tax policy's impact on affordable housing * Analysis of rent dynamics offers insights for developers and policymakers SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., April 1, 2026 - A new Yardi(r) Matrix report describes how federal housing policy incentives help counter rising construction costs and regulatory constraints tha more PR