BOONE, North Carolina, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline * Seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Appalachian M more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 2 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * American Association of Professional Baseball Names Catch Preferred POS and Payments Platform in Multi-Year Partnership The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced a new multi-year partnership with Catch, officially naming the company a Preferred Supplier of the League. The partnership positions Catch as a co more PR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Issues Statement After FEMA Announces an Additional $103 Million for Hurricane Helene and Florence Recovery Efforts * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after FEMA announced an additional $103 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants for 50 projects to repair infrastructure in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Florence. "I want to tha more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 1 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Selects Lincoln University's Lourraine De Luna for Internship with Team Jamaica Bickle * The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has selected Lincoln University freshman Lourraine De Luna for a prestigious internship with Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) during the 2026 Penn Relays. De Luna, a member of the Lincoln University women's socce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces $9.39 Million in FEMA Funding for Rutherford County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced that Rutherford County will receive nearly $9.39 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse debris removal and emergency response work following Hurricane Helene. The funding supports multiple comp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump's Voter Suppression Executive Order * Raleigh, N.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on President Trump's executive order: "Rather than win elections fair and square, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are once again trying to tilt the playing field in their favor. First, they tried to pass the so-call more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Voids North Carolina National Forest Plan for Violating Endangered Species Act * ASHEVILLE, N.C. -In a major victory for communities and wildlife in North Carolina, a court has ruled that federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by relying on a faulty analysis when they created the controversial Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. The court's Tuesday decision pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Michael Whatley-Backed Medicaid Cuts Threaten North Carolina Hospitals Following the release of a new report (https://www.citizen.org/article/big-ugly-threat/), which found that Michael Whatley-backed Medicaid cuts have put at least three North Carolina hospitals at high risk of closing or cutting services, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Spokesperson Joe Bush rele more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * DFA Workers in North Carolina Join Teamsters (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) - More than 120 workers at a fluid milk plant owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 391. "This victory showed what's possible when workers look out for one another and refuse to settle for less," said Rick Armstrong, President  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 2 (TNSrep) -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * What Does Autism Acceptance Look Like? Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact, and how a person's brain develops and functions, from infancy through adulthood. April is Autism Acceptance Month. What does autism acceptance look like, in practice? "Disability is a life dynamic, and each individual has a right to full opportunities to thrive at every a 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 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan * In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service violated the E 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Announces Additional $103 Million for North Carolina Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA announced more than $103 million for North Carolina recovery efforts. The additional federal funding is for over 50 Public Assistance projects to support North Carolina's recovery from Tro 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 i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- HonorBridge, the largest federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving North Carolina and part of Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for OPOs. The letter offers detailed feedback on the CMS rulemaking, CMS-3409-P, which aims to improve organ donation and transplantation outcomes under Medicare and Medicaid programs. In the letter, HonorBr more ST

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 1 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Media Production and Sales Expert in Residence Shares Career Advice with Students * Theresa Patiri, AMC Networks' senior vice president of production, operations and global program sales and partnerships, encouraged High Point University (r) students to follow their passion and develop authentic relationships to reach their career goals during her recent visit to campus. She participated more PR

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

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

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

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

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Michael Whatley "Rebuffed" GOP Concerns Over Elevating A Convicted Child Sex Predator In new reporting from NC Newsline, the GOP base continues to sound the alarm about Michael Whatley knowingly elevating a convicted child sex predator to NCGOP leadership. Local conservative leaders even say they were snubbed by Whatley when they raised their concerns about West six years  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Michael Whatley "Is Under Pressure to Answer Why He Twice Appointed" A Convicted Child Sex Predator New reporting from the Washington Examiner is investigating why Michael Whatley knowingly elevated a convicted child sex predator to leadership positions over the objections of Republicans in his own party. Washington Examiner: [Michele Woodhouse, a GO more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Cape Hatteras National Seashore Issues Permit to Repair Southernmost Groin in Buxton, North Carolina MANTEO, N.C. -- Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued a special use permit to Dare County for its upcoming project to repair the southernmost groin, located partially within the boundaries of the Seashore, in Buxton, North Carolina. In 1970, in response to coastal erosion more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- NC Counts Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. The coalition, representing over 115 member organizations across North Carolina, warns that the proposal would create administrative burdens, restrict evidence-based service delivery, and politicize nonprofit work. The coaliti more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * NCGOP blasts baseless, politically-motivated complaints targeting Cumberland County election officials The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) forcefully calls out two sham complaints filed by partisan liberal activist Bob Hall as nothing more than a coordinated political attack designed to intimidate Republican election officials and undermine confidence in No more PR

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

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Contract Year 2027 proposed rule on Medicare Advantage (MA). NCMS urged CMS to update policies concerning the classification and provision of nutritious food benefits within the MA program, emphasizing that current regulations hinder patient access and delay preventive care. NCMS highlighted that existing CMS rules prevent MA plans fro more ST

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Optional Service Line Insurance Available to City of Greensboro Homeowners The City of Greensboro has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), an independent company, to introduce optional protection plans for home exterior water and sewer lines that connect to utility systems and interior plumbing and drains. Many homeowners are unaware that they are responsible f more PR

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

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

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

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

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Sharma Receives USDA Grant to Conduct Cold-Stress Study of Looseleaf Lettuce * Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce varieties. E more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Ser more PR

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

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Graduate Students Compete to Quickly (and Clearly) Present Research * "Do you want the long version or the short version?" The "elevator pitch" is a staple of business, entertainment, and other industries. In a fast-paced world, professionals should learn how to introduce themselves and their big ideas in a minute or two -about the time you might share with someon more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, April 2 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Welcomes New Leadership Honor Society to Campus Andrea Weaver UNCW continues to expand opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and career readiness with the launch of a new campus chapter of the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA). In March, the Division for Student Affairs in collaboration with SCLA sent invitations to qualified s more PR

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

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Names Marika Peterson As Dean Of Libraries And University Librarian * Peterson brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education and transformative leadership to VSU. Virginia State University proudly announces the appointment of Marika Peterson as Dean of Libraries and University Librarian. "Marika Peterson's extensive experience, strategic vision, and deep connectio more PR