WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of 233 marine and environmental scientists, researchers and academics has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the agency not to proceed with leasing the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for minerals mining. The letter, addressed to BOEM's Alaska Region Office of Leasing and Plans, calls for a comprehensive review of scientific knowledge concerning the potential environmental impacts of seabed mining in the region. The scientists highlighted the ecological rich more ST

WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Laughably Rules Kalshi Betting on NCAA Championship & Other Sports Isn't Gambling * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with the decision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that New Jersey canno more PR

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting to lists of voters pre-authorized by the federal  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 6 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Student Chosen for Competitive International Internship in Instructional Design and Technology * An Idaho State University College of Education instructional design and technology doctoral student, Beth Willoughby, was selected for the highly competitive and internationally recognized Addie Kinsinger Leadership Development Internship Program. This outstanding achievement was made possible through her work and exceptional leadership potential with t more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 7 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Engineers Center Sustainability at NJIT, Launch New Seminar Series Written by: Mindy Weisberger Environmental and natural disasters challenge engineers to think about designs that not only withstand damage, but also protect the environment and communities. To that end, a new seminar series at the New Jersey Institute of Technology encourages students to consider sustainability-based solutions for civil infrastructure and environmental syst more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising these standards, the agency aims to maintain efficienc more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 6 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Allowing Expansion of Early Voting for May Municipal Elections * TRENTON - Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the following bill into law: A4745/S420 (Wainstein, Rodriguez, McCoy/Stack, Mukherji) - Permits the extension of the early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. "As President Trump attempts to undermine elections and make voting harder through his unconstitutional Exe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-548) on the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6618, as amended, is to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduc more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Democrat Chaos: Mejia Snubs Jeffries as Mamdani-Squad Takes Control Leader In Name Only Hakeem Jeffries can't even count on members of his own party to support him, and the socialists are making that painfully clear. During a New Jersey debate last week, far-left Democrat Analilia Mejia repeatedly refused to say whether she would support Jeffries, a stunning rebuke of Democrat leadership that underscores the growing divide within t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calculating: (1) the 2026 calendar year population-based more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations regarding animal feed-grade l-lysine imports from China. This action follows a determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce that these amino acid products are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation seeks to determine if the domestic industry is injured or if its establishment is delayed by these imports. L-lysine is an essential amino acid use more PR

UNION, New Jersey, April 6 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean Interior Design Students Learn to Balance Creativity and AI in New Course * At Kean University's Robert Busch School of Design, part of Michael Graves College, students in the AI in Interior Design course are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support but not replace the creative process at the core of design. The course, led by Adjunct Professor Jae Woun Kim, introduces a hybrid approach that begins with traditional methods such as ske more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 7 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * New Jersey Department of Education Announces Availability of $3.95 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Student Literacy The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced the availability of $3.95 million to support continued literacy education throughout the state. The funding will be made available to school districts via two grant programs designed to improve student literacy. "Strong literacy skill more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * NJ Dems Demand USPS Reject Trump Mail Order * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today led nine members of New Jersey's congressional delegation in urging the U.S. Postal Service to reject President Trump's efforts to seize control of mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Congresswoman's Pou letter is signed by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Congressmembers Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Herb Con more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Scientists and the Fishing Industry Join Forces for Better Data and Management (Part 1) NOAA Fisheries' Cooperative Research programs build partnerships between scientists and fishermen to collect data that improves fisheries management. * While the Northeast Fisheries Science Center spent more than 300 days-at-sea monitoring and sampling from ships last year, no one spends more time out on the water than  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement: * * * NRCC Statement on Joe Hathaway's Debate Victory The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Joe Hathaway's huge win over socialist Analilia Mejia in today's Eleventh Congressional district debate: "Joe Hathaway's decisive debate victory exposed Analilia Mejia's out of touch, socialist agenda that would raise prices and make communities less safe. Meanwhile, Joe Hathaway made it clear he' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Why won't Rebecca Bennett condemn Analilia Mejia's embrace of antisemitism? In a shocking statement, radical socialist Analilia Mejia announced that if antisemitism "is the worse thing that I could be accused of, then I will stand with it." Nearly every single New Jersey Democrat, including Brian Varela, has answered for Mejia's unhinged agenda, but Rebecca Bennett has stayed radio silent. Why won't she condemn Mejia's embrace of antisem more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * OpenAI Releases Policy Guide to "Keep People First" - Nothing More than Insincere Platitudes "The sudden explosive growth of the AI industry must be reigned in immediately." * Today OpenAI released a policy report it said is meant to "keep people first" by addressing what it admits are major societal challenges that will inevitably arise from the explosive growth of the increasingly controversial AI industry. In response, Fo more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Recent Medicaid Expansions Sharply Increased Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Rutgers Health researchers observed that expansions made treatment easier to obtain By Nicole Swenarton Medicaid insurance expansions between 2017 and 2023 sharply increased access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder in a period when fatal overdoses continued to climb, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in JAMA  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point continues Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+; ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show on Saturday at Noon * All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 41 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL regular season continues this week with seven exclusive games across  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Urges FAA and DOT to Address Airplane Noise and Health Impacts in Communities Near JFK and LaGuardia * Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration leadership calling for immediate action to reduce airplane noise affecting communities near John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport. In the letter, Suozzi highlighte more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Ten librarians receive prestigious 2026 I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year's 10 recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2026 honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public, and school libraries who were nominated by community members for their ex more PR