MANOA, Hawaii, April 2 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $361K+ raised to empower UH Manoa's future travel, hospitality leaders The University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business' School of Travel Industry Management (TIM School) hosted its 24th annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala on March 31 at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. As the largest fundraiser in support of TIM School student scholarships, the event raised more than more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTS STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving a multistate coalition's victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. In August 2025, Attorney General Raoul and a coalitio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Kaine, Gallego, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), and 22 of their Senate colleagues in a letter pressing President Trump on his decision to ease sanctions on Russian more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Prune Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expressing opposition to a proposed revision that would allow the movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii into the continental United States without quarantine treatment. The board cautions that the change could place California's prune industry at considerable risk due to the potential spread of fruit flies. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Walnut Commission submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the regulations for moving fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii into the continental United States. The Commission, representing 3,700 walnut growers and 70 handlers, expressed concerns that the proposed measures may not sufficiently protect California's walnut industry from fruit  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release: * * * COA Files Fifth Amicus Brief Urging Reform of 340B Program Contract Pharmacy System Filing in 10th Circuit Highlights Need for Oversight of Runaway PBM and Contract Pharmacy Profiteering * The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has filed its fifth amicus curiae brief in 340B contract pharmacy litigation, this time with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, providing factual evidence tha more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 31 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Green Announces Judicial Appointments To Second And Fifth Circuit Courts Governor Josh Green today announced the appointments of two judges to the Circuit Courts of the Second and Fifth Circuits, following nominations from the Judicial Selection Commission. "These appointments reflect our continued commitment to a fair, efficient and compassionate judicial system," Governor Green said.  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 3 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * DOH 'GET SCREENED HAWAII' CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES COLON CANCER SCREENING FOR ADULTS STARTING AT AGE 45 The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new public service announcement campaign to encourage adults to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in p more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following joint statement with 23 attorneys general on the Trump vs. Barbara oral argument: * "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our Nation for more than 150 years. We were proud to lead the fight against this unlawful order, and grateful for the injunctions we obtained that prevented this action from ever  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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Next-Gen C2 is 'Leading Edge' of Army Transformation * As the Army prototypes its Next-Generation Command and Control, the goal is to help troops see, understand and act faster than any adversary, a panel of senior leaders said during a panel discussion March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. Sold more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Drummond urges Congress to protect communities from illicit xylazine Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to protect Oklahomans and reduce overdose deaths. The act would classify xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer often mixed with fentanyl and other opioids, as a controlled substance. In a l 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

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 2 -- Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * READY KEIKI EXPANDS PUBLIC PRE-K ACCESS IN WEST O`AHU; NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE PLAN RELEASED * All West O`ahu Public Elementary Schools Now Offer Free Preschool Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke with students at Makaha Elementary public pre-K. April 2, 2026 HONOLULU -Hawai`i continues to make significant progress in expanding access to early childhood education, with major milestones achieved und more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, April 2 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii suicide rates by occupation study calls for attention to support farmers Based on all recorded suicide deaths from 2013-2023, those in construction, agriculture, and the arts, males and especially those under 40 years old showed the highest suicide rates. Led by Thao Le of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) and retired ep more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Hawaiian bobtail squid depend on bacterial partner for healthy development Researchers have found there is a bacterial protein "key" that allows the Hawaiian bobtail squid to develop a healthy body and its bioluminescent "glow." While researchers have long known the squid recruits Vibrio fischeri from the ocean to provide bioluminescent camouflage, a University of Hawai'i at Manoa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor announces $76M available to advance employment readiness for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $76 million in funding to advance employment and training assistance to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. These grants reflect the Trump administratio more PR