LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Leads Bipartisan Coalition Defending Use of Geofence Warrants by Law Enforcement * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the State of Iowa in leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) with the U.S. Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States. The coalition is urging the Court to uphold the constitutionali more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a nonprofit public-interest legal organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) supporting the agency's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule titled "Designated Placement Requirements Under Title IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children." The rule had imposed special requirements on states' foster care programs regarding the placement and care of children identifying as LGBTQI+. ADF ar more ST

PLANO, Texas, April 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Amazon Employee Denied Religious Accommodation to Fulfill Sabbath Obligations Including Easter Sunday * Canton, MS- First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to Amazon Inc. after the company denied employee Connor Dorsey a reasonable accommodation request that would allow him, a devout Cath more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), representing the recreational fishing industry and millions of anglers, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) request for incidental take authorization concerning marine mammals. The agency is considering permitting TPWD to incidentally take small numbers of marine mammals while conducting fishery-independent monitoring in Texa more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Matches Utah Investment in Law Enforcement * Salt Lake City (April 2, 2026 ) -During Gov. Spencer Cox's ceremonial signing of H.B. 137 today, Jennifer Doleac, Arnold Ventures ' ( AV ) executive vice president of Criminal Justice, announced that AV would match the state legislature's initial $ 250, 000 appropriation for the Violen more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects taxpayers from funding inmate sex-change surgeries * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 23 other states in a friend-of-the-court brief that supports a state's right to regulate medicine for the protection of public health and safety, particularly in correctional institutions. A prisoner in Alaska is demanding to receive  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Requesting Trump Administration Meeting over Potential Rollback of Abortion Access for Unaccompanied Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the attorneys general of Massachusetts and New York, today sent a letter to the Trump Administration expressing deep concern over its review of a federal rule that ensures  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Autonomy for the people: UNM-led team develops human-centered algorithms * You can design a self-driving car that follows traffic laws to a T, but if it isn't trained to account for how other people drive in the area, it may do more harm than good. Cyber-physical systems designed to work well for and alongside their human users will define the next iteration of state-of-the-art autonomous tech more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- BP Corporation North America Inc., Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office addressing a seismic acquisition method and system designed to minimize the acoustic impact of seismic surveys while maintaining high-quality subsurface imaging. The innovation involves activating individual seismic sources within a seismic source array in a time-extended and patterned manner rather than simultaneously discharging all sources. In ma more ST

PLANO, Texas, April 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: Ohio Court Ends City's Years-Long Effort to Shut Down Church's 24/7 Ministry * Bryan, OH -Today, Judge James D. Bates of the Court of Common Pleas of Williams County issued a final order dismissing with prejudice a lawsuit brought by city officials in Bryan, Ohio, seeking to shut dow more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), a municipally-owned utility based in Brownsville, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. BPUB, which frequently registers in SAM to obtain federal financial assistance for water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure projects, provid more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Center for Sportfishing Policy submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's request for an Incidental Take Permit related to marine mammals during fishery-independent monitoring activities in Texas estuarine waters. The letter highlights the essential role of TPWD's gill net sampling, which has provided consistent, high-quality data for nearly five decades critical to managing key recreat more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy prepares some Indiana Electric customers for billing changes under new state law Eligible low-income customers required to be automatically enrolled for Levelized Billing beginning in July; Additional resources available to customers to help manage energy costs * EVANSVILLE, Ind. - CenterPoint Energy is preparing some southwestern Indiana customers for changes to its Budget Billing prog more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: Successful Rocket Launch Advances U.S. Leadership in Space Today, America took a major step forward in what Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has called the "second space race" as NASA launched Artemis II, the first crewed mission to circumnavigate the Moon in more than fifty years. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Issue Statement Following New York Times Reporting that ActBlue May Have Misled Congress Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (KY-01) issued th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron statement regarding exclusivity agreement with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 AI is driving significant growth in demand for reliable, always on power, underscoring the importance of energy security and abundant domestic supply. To support that demand, Chevron, Microsoft and Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement related to the negotiation of a proposed power generation and ele more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Proposes New Transparency Measures to Strengthen Oversight of Hospice Providers * As part of its continuing efforts to combat fraud and strengthen program integrity, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking to shine a light on potentially concerning hospice billing and beneficiary care delivery. In the F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Texas Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA Texas) submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) advocating for the approval of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) request for incidental take authorization of small numbers of marine mammals during their fishery-independent monitoring activities in Texas estuarine waters. CCA Texas, representing o more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Bo Chen of Arlington, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing a complete, mathematically specified framework for oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The letter addresses docket CMS-3409-P and aims to enhance performance measurement, governance, accountability, and operational integrity in national organ procurement practices. Chen's framework, titled the Organ Procurement Performance, Govern more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Legislation to Establish America's Lunar Outpost * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced legislation to direct the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish the initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost no later than December 31, 2030. The bill, which amends title 51 of the United States Code, was originally introduced as an amendment and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Hosts Event Honoring Ten Extraordinary El Pasoans * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted her third Congressional Commendation Event, recognizing a group of outstanding El Pasoans whose work has strengthened the community across fields including education, public service, the arts, science, and advocacy. "Together, these honorees reflect the strength, resilience, an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than $18 Million in Congressional Funding For Projects Benefiting Texas' Seventh Congressional District * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that she helped secure more than $18,000,000 in congressional funding for Texas' Seventh Congressional District through the Community Funded Project process. "I am glad to have positive news to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) supporting the agency's proposed amendments to regulations concerning dependent care and board member expense reimbursement for federally chartered credit unions (FCUs). Cornerstone represents over 600 state and federal credit unions across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. In the letter, Cornerstone expressed support for the proposal to  more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Cultural Transformation: Powered by Continuous Improvement & Innovation (CI2), Fueled by Airmen & Guardians * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Innovation is central to the Airman ethos, exemplified by historical milestones such as the 1942 Dolittle Raid's bold launch of B-25 Mitchell bombers off a Navy aircraft carrier to transform long-range bombing  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians. This update adjusts the length of program participation into rank-specific categories and clarifies specifi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release: * * * Demand for Trusted Tax Preparation Continues to Grow * For many families, tax season is one of the most important financial moments of the year. A refund can mean catching up on rent, paying down debt, covering childcare, or finally having a small buffer that helps households stay financially stable during uncertain times. Filing taxes more PR

PLANO, Texas, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Local Denied Opportunity to Share Resources or Life Affirming Message Outside Abortion Center * Detroit, MI -First Liberty Institute filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit on behalf of Matthew Lipscomb, who is denied the opportunity to share life-affirming messages with wo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 2 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * Ethics-Focused AI Literacy Course Beats National Completion Rates * Aleshia Hayes built her career at the intersection of computer science, game development and education. Now her work is helping shape how universities teach AI to broad campus audiences, emphasizing how to use it responsibly. Hayes, clinical associate professor at SMU Guildhall, co-authored the chapter " AI Fundamentals: Building AI Li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Export-Import Bank President and Chairman John Jovanovic from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Export-Import Bank Reauthorization": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. It is an honor to appear before you as President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell, Hyde-Smith Sign Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Opposing New York Attempt to Undermine Federal Firearms Law * Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 77 lawmakers who have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from bypassing the Protection of Lawful C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC et al. re the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project under CP25-547 et al. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LL more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 1 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Future Scholar of America / Doctoral student Navya Joy finds joy in research, teaching * Navya Joy, a South Dakota State University doctoral student in electrical engineering, is working on a research project that could radically change how medical laboratory testing is done. She is working on a project with Sungyong Jung, head of the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- GECU Federal Credit Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule on Dependent Care and Board Member Expense Reimbursement. Serving more than 443,000 members with assets totaling over $4.6 billion, GECU highlighted the practical and balanced nature of the NCUA's regulatory update aimed at reducing barriers for volunteer credit union officials. GECU emphasized that volunte more ST

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments \- Governor Greg Abbott appointed Blake Harris, Ph.D. and Stacey Mathews and reappointed Trent Marshall and Casey O'Neal, Ph.D. to the A more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee * Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandon Cantazaro, M.D. and Robert Suter, D.O. and reappointed Robert "Bobby" Greenberg, M.D. and Divyansu Patel, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Greenberg will continue to serve as chair of the committee. The committee c more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Reappoints Kinsey Chair Of State Board Of Education * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Aaron Kinsey as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on April 1, 2028. Aaron Kinsey of Midland is the SBOE District 15 Representative. He is CEO of American Patrols, Inc., an aviation services company. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 to 2014. Durin more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Beverly Oliver to Health Care & FDA Practice in Dallas Office * DALLAS - April 2, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthens its Health Care & FDA Practice with the addition of Beverly Oliver as a shareholder in its Dallas office. She joins the firm from SightGrowth Partners, where she served as chief legal officer and g more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU earns national recognition for AI innovation in education By Brian Vernellis The development of a visionary AI-powered application has earned Grand Valley a prestigious national honor. GVSU was selected as a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner by Foundry, recognizing the leadership of the Information Technology Division in the development of ProfAI, which was showcased at Tech Week GR in 2024 . For  more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV Hits 'My Lottery Dream Home' and 'Zillow Gone Wild' Spotlight More Fantasy-Filled Real Estate Beginning Friday, May 1, at 9 and 9:30 PM ET/PT * HGTV will take viewers inside more luxurious and whimsical real estate listings when its hit series My Lottery Dream Home and Zillow Gone Wild return with new back-to-back episodes premiering Friday, May 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, EZELL SIGN AMICUS BRIEF TO SCOTUS OPPOSING NEW YORK ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAW * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) are among 77 lawmakers who have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Arsonists, Assailants, Drug Dealers, and Other Criminals * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for crimes including arson, burglary with assault, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Continues to Have His Pay Withheld as Republicans Play Games with TSA Pay; Republicans Must End Their Shutdown Game * Congressman Al Green continues to have his pay withheld in solidarity with TSA and other workers, as Republicans continue to play with the lives of employees who are being forced to work without pay. Their families still have to put food on the table and meet th more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Veteran Tech Journalist And Mostly Human CEO Laurie Segall Sits Down Exclusively With OpenAI CEO eo Sam Altman For His First Interview Since Shutting Down Sora And The Department Of War Deal From Power to Parenthood, Tech Addiction and AI Acceleration, Segall Interviews Altman About AI's Human Toll and The Weight Of His and OpenAI's Influence Listen to the Full Conversation on iHeartPodcasts' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Innovar LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining structural challenges facing rural transportation systems and recommending policy changes to improve project delivery and safety outcomes under the ROUTES initiative. In its submission, Innovar underscores the disproportionate share of U.S. transportation infrastructure responsibility borne by rural areas, which encompass 68% of total lane miles while serving just 20% of the p more ST

WACO, Texas, April 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJoe Price III, Wide Receivers - Kentucky * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Joe Price III, Wide Receivers Coach at Kentucky. In this conversation, Coach Price shares his journey through the coaching profession, from his early experiences at the high school level to his current role more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 1 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * The John Rylands Library to stage first ever international exhibition in North America * The John Rylands Library will make history in 2026 by taking its first major international exhibition to North America, showcasing one of the world's most significant collections of ancient Egyptian papyri in a groundbreaking collaboration with the The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Au more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Supports NASA's Artemis II Mission as Astronauts Embark on Historic Return to the Moon * HOUSTON, April 2, 2026 - KBR's (NYSE: KBR) Mission Technology Solutions business is delivering critical services to support astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission as they embark on their journey around  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * KKR-backed Vista Pacifico LNG canceled amid opposition * KKR-backed Vista Pacifico LNG canceled amid regulatory hurdles and community opposition Earlier this month, KKR-backed Sempra Infrastructure (SI) canceled the Vista Pacifico liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, a proposed natural gas liquefaction terminal that would have been built near the port of Topolobampo, M more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Last Energy Inc., a micro modular nuclear company based in Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the agency's Proposed Rules for Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings. The company expressed support for the NRC's effort to streamline the adjudicatory process to meet the demands of high-volume microreactor licensing and commended the prioritization of predictability and efficiency a more ST

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Lincoln Laboratory laser communications terminal launches on historic Artemis II moon mission * In 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon's surface -a momentous engineering and science feat marked by his iconic words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Now, NASA is making history again. With the successful launch of NASA's Artemis more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Medical Readiness Command, Europe commander takes part in French Armed Forces Medical Symposium * PARIS - More than 200 senior NATO medical leaders from across Europe gathered in Paris on Tuesday, Mar. 24, for a symposium hosted by the French Armed Forces Medical Service. The intent of the symposium was to address the urgent need for adapting allied military health services to meet the realities of high-in more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 3 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * MICC contracting professionals support Fort Stewart mobilization exercise By Tish Williamson FORT STEWART, Ga-- The 904th Contracting Battalion participated in a Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) tabletop exercise March 24-25 at Fort Stewart, bringing together Army and National Guard partners to strengthen deployment readiness and contracting integration.  more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Enrolling Patients in DoD-Funded Clinical Trial of Drug-Free Neuromodulation Therapy for Postpartum Depression * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced the enrollment of its first patient in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded pivotal clinical trial to evaluate whether a fast-acting, drug-free brain stimulation therapy can safely and quickly relieve more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Music producer's album pays homage to Mercer heritage, American heroes * Mercer University holds a special place in the heart of award-winning music producer Steve Ivey, a 1984 School of Music alumnus. It's where he met his wife and built the foundation to start his recording career. In more recent years, he discovered his family roots are also connected to the University, inspiring an album that's themed around  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following statement on March 31, 2026, by state policy analyst and counsel Meera Rajput, government affairs associate Kenya Whitaker and Policy Director Allen Morris: * * * National LGBTQ Task Force Responds to SCOTUS Decision on Chiles v Salazar "Today, the Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, backed the challenge to Colorado's conversion therapy ban, stating that the ban directly more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * New pregnancy program to boost communication within childbirth care teams * DALLAS - April 02, 2026 - A new program known as TeamBirth, launching at UT Southwestern Medical Center's William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital in May, aims to improve communication among all the members of a patient's care team - an approach that could improve patient-centered maternity care a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * New sips and snacks: Delta's spring onboard menu refresh takes off * This spring, Delta is refreshing its onboard experience with a lineup of new snacks and sips designed to bring more flavor, choice and inclusivity to the skies. Headlining the update: new gluten-free options for customers. Howdy, Tito's Delta deepens its roots in Texas by adding Tito's (r) Handmade Vodka to its beverage  more PR

ALFRED, New York, April 2 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * NYSCC at Alfred University set to host 2026 MFA Thesis shows * The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is hosting its annual Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Exhibition over the coming weeks. The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Season kicks off on Saturday, April 4, with new shows opening every Saturday and continuing through the final reception on May 9. On Saturday, April 4, graduate st more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Occidental to Announce First Quarter Results Tuesday, May 5, 2026; Hold Conference Call Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Occidental (NYSE: OXY) will announce its first quarter 2026 financial results after close of market on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern/12 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Launch Inquiry into TSA, ICE Data Sharing Following Alarming Arrest at San Francisco International Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) launched an inquiry into data sharing by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Prestige Ameritech submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. The Texas-based manufacturer highlighted the importance of strengthening domestic production of critical healthcare supplies to ensure national preparedness and supply chain resilience. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett's Statement on Pam Bondi's firing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett released the following statement: "Pam Bondi has been a complete failure as Attorney General. She has not taken justice seriously -not for one second. She has been complicit in corruption and weaponized the Department of Justice, all while leading the cover-up of the Epstein files. She chose obstru more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle Trails * Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the sp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Recognizes Eden CISD, Concho County Hospital, and Howard College Big Spring at Community Town Hall * EDEN, TX - Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Eden, where he highlighted local successes, addressed the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, and opened the floor to hear directly from the voices that matter most. Congressman Pfluger re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice Convene to Highlight Reproductive Health Violations and Mistreatment of Pregnant, Postpartum and Nursing Individuals in ICE Detention * Reproductive Freedom For All, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, and other partners hosted a press call on  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research targets outdated manufactured housing wind-safety codes * LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas engineer will use a hurricane simulator, dubbed the " Wall of Wind," to make it plain to federal regulators why the nationwide building code for manufactured homes needs an update. With the experiment set for May, the public, nonprofit groups and private companies can still support the project. Millions  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Cornyn Lags in Texas Senate Runoff With or Without Trump Endorsement Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a 5-point lead over Republican Senator John Cornyn in the May Texas GOP primary run more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Sound of success: Defense Health Agency audiologist awarded for decades of warfighter hearing health * Dr. Theresa Schulz, who has dedicated her career to maintaining warfighter readiness through hearing conservation, was recently presented with the National Hearing Conservation Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, its highest honor. Schulz, a doctor of audiology and the former hearing loss p more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Sounds of San Anto project brings San Antonio's musical past to life through digital storytelling * From legendary dance halls to underground punk venues, San Antonio's music scene has long shaped the city's cultural identity. A new digital project, Sounds of San Anto, from UT San Antonio Libraries and Museums, ensures that those memories and the places that created them will be preserved for  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Southwest Transplant Alliance, Inc. (STA), a Texas-based nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO), submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's proposed revisions to organ procurement organizations' Conditions for Coverage. STA serves an 89-county region in Texas and one county in Arkansas, catering to over 11 million residents and managing significant organ procurement efforts. In the letter, STA ex more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Erica Schommer, an immigration attorney and Clinical Professor of Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing proposed amendments to the appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. Schommer articulated concerns that the reduced timeline would hinder law students' ability to participate meaningfully in BIA appeals through the Immigration and Human Rights Clin more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Targeted, High-dose Radiation May Improve Treatment for 'Supermassive' Bile Duct Tumors * Patients with very large intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma experienced improved outcomes when targeted, high-dose radiation was added to chemotherapy Patients with supermassive intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) benefited from ablative radiation therapy, a tr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 3 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Texas Rangers and Sportservice unveil exciting new food and retail offerings at Globe Life Field for the 2026 MLB season ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers and Sportservice, the team's exclusive hospitality and retail partner at Globe Life Field, have introduced an exciting lineup of new menu items and retail selections for the 2026 season. Several new items join the diverse lineup of concessions offering more PR

DENTON, Texas, April 3 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Center awards grants to veteran entrepreneurs The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman's University has selected five women veterans to receive $5,000 awards through its Veteran Entrepreneur Grant program, supporting business growth across Texas. * * * The latest winners are as follows: Name ... Business ... Location Ayesha Hosein ... Spineally Chiropractic LLC ... McKinney Jordan Longion . more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Thousands to be trained in Hands Only CPR at NFL Draft * PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2026 -When cardiac arrest strikes, immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival-yet more than half of people who collapse outside a hospital don't receive it. To help close that gap, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), along with Damar  more PR

TOKYO, Japan, April 3 -- Toyota Motor issued the following news release: * * * Toyota to Sell U.S. - Made Tundra and Highlander in Japan Under a new system introduced following Japan-U.S. negotiations, Toyota will begin selling two U.S.-made models in Japan, starting in Tokyo * Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will sell the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander SUV, both manufactured at Toyota's U.S. plants, in Japan using a new system that took effect on February 16, 2026. The vehicles w more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Announces Panels on Islamist Influence, Saving College Sports, and Polling for Texas Policy Summit * AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced its three General Session panels in the Zlotnik Ballroom at this year's Texas Policy Summit: Saving College Sports: How to Protect a Unique American Institution Wednesday, April 8th | 3:15pm to 4:15pm Recent cultural shif more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Shuts Public Out of National Forest Projects, Wildlife Killings * WASHINGTON-The Trump administration today finalized rules to fast-track approval of logging, mining, drilling, road building and other projects in America's national forests by eliminating decades-old public participation requirements for environmental reviews. The new U.S. Department o more PR

ROSENBERG, Texas, April 2 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * TSTC to fuel Texas chip industry with Semiconductor and Robotics programs Summary Texas State Technical College is expanding its Williamson County campus for Fall 2026. Discover two new programs, Semiconductor Technology and Automation and Robotics Technology, designed to meet the surging demand for skilled workers in the Texas "fab" industry. * (HUTTO, Texas) - Texas State Technic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commissioner Reva Price from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "The Rising Global Scam Economy: Modernizing Federal Approaches to Protect Americans from Foreign Fraudsters": * * * Chairman Schweikert, Ranking Member Hassan, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you on the evolving threat of Chinese-linked scam centers. My testi more PR

EL PASO, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * College of Education Launches New Online Doctoral Degree with Leadership Focus Students can specialize in early childhood education or K-12 curriculum * The University of Texas at El Paso College of Education has launched the University's first fully online doctoral program: the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration. The program is aimed at experience more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health to host 2026 Health Literacy Collaborative Summit, bringing national experts to North Texas * UNT Health Fort Worth is hosting the national 2026 Health Literacy Collaborative Summit on April 23 and 24, bringing together health professionals, researchers and community leaders from across the country to discuss increasing health literacy and enhancing health outcomes. The more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- USA Softball issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * USA Softball reveals 2026 Women's National Team Athlete Pool USA Softball has announced the list of athletes identified by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC) for the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool. A total of 36 athletes have been selected for consideration for the 2026 USA Softball WNT, which will compete at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Worl more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio community invited to share input to shape the future of the university * This email from Heather Shipley, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, was sent to faculty and staff of the academic and health campuses. Following our university's strategi more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, April 2 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches feasibility study of new device used during lumpectomy procedures * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is enrolling patients in a U.S. feasibility study evaluating the investigational SIRA radiofrequency ablation device, an innovative technology designed for use during breast-conserving surgery. Developed by Innoblative Designs, Inc., the device is engineere more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Education professor Phelton C. Moss launches initiative to support rural schooling The project aims to move beyond urban- and suburban-oriented models for school improvement. * A Virginia Commonwealth University researcher is launching the Rural Systems Leadership Project, an initiative to bridge the gap between academic research and the realities of rural public education. Rural school distric more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Warning Lights Flashing For Brad Finstad As "Life in the First District is Getting Less Affordable" [Minnesota Star Tribune] * Star Tribune : After years in GOP hands, Democrats see a shot at Tim Walz's old House seat New reporting from the Star Tribune highlights how Brad Finstad is staring down the toughest race of his career. Under Finstad's watch, " life in the First Distr more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 3 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Dean Presents at National Educator Preparation Symposium Dr. Sherri Theaker, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University, recently presented at the 2026 Quality Assurance Symposium in Irving, Texas, hosted by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The peer-reviewed symposium brought together natio more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Enacts Right to Try for Individualized Treatments * In a life-affirming victory for rare disease patients, West Virginia became the seventeenth state to enact the Goldwater Institute's Right to Try for Individualized Treatments-a groundbreaking, nonpartisan new law that empowers patients to seek cutting-edge personalized treatments designed just for them. Championed by De more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 3 -- The Wyoming State Bar issued the following news release: * * * WYOMING SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS FOUR LAWYERS The Wyoming Supreme Court has suspended four lawyers from the practice of law in Wyoming for failing to comply with the Rules of the Wyoming Supreme Court for Continuing Legal Education. Rule 4 of the Rules of the Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education requires each active attorney to complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing legal education,  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demand grows * DENVER (April 2, 2026) - Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission today to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on ensuring existing customers do not subsidize large new customers. The proposed Large Lo more PR