BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Federal Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Lawsuit to Obtain Private Voter Data from Massachusetts Voting Rights Groups Help Secure Legal Victory Protecting Data Privacy * A U.S. District Court judge today dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking full access to unredacted voter rolls from Massachusetts, which contain highly sensitive in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Isabelle Marchese: * * * The House Energy and Commerce Committee Is Sounding the Alarm on Medicaid Fraud Medicaid was sold to the American people as a program meant to serve pregnant women, the disabled, the elderly, and children. Unfortunately, the program is now riddled with fraud committed by organized crime syndicates, identity thieves, and fraudulent shell businesses. The House Energy an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit & Retain Doctors * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) are demanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins utilize an existing authority to pay cert more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Cycle for Clean Air and Healthy Lungs: American Lung Association to Host Five Iconic Bike Treks in 2026 * Today, the American Lung Association announced five bike trek events that showcase scenic landscapes around the country-from majestic Alaskan mountains to Maine's forests and rugged coastline to charming waterfront towns along Florida's Gulf Coast. These unique fundraiser more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Danielle Jones elected 2026-2027 vice-president/president-elect of the upcoming reunified ALSC/YALSA division * Danielle Jones (she/they), Youth Development Manager, Multnomah County Library, Portland, Oregon, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the upcoming reunified division of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * DHS Fails to Respond to Letter from Nine Secretaries of State; Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold Denver, April 9, 2026 - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not respond to a letter from nine Secretaries of State seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at polling locations during the 2026 election cycle.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Following Meetings with Top Treasury Official, Wyden Reveals Treasury Department Failed to Plan for Economic Fallout from Iran War Nominee for Asst. Secretary for Economic Policy, Currently Serving as Senior Advisor to Secretary Bessent, Told Committee Staff That He Knew of No One at Treasury Department Who Did Any Economic Planning Prior  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Celebrates Farm Stand Bill * Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined Oregon farmers, advocates, and legislators at Topaz Farms on Sauvie Island to commemorate the signing of House Bill 4153, a bill from this year's legislative session that protects existing farm stand permits and gives Oregon farmers new options to support the long-term success of their farms. "Oregon's family farms are t more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Signs Bills Bolstering Protections for Immigrant and Refugee Communities * Portland, OR - During a ceremonial bill signing event in East Portland today, Governor Tina Kotek signed eight bills to enact new safeguards for immigrant communities, protect civil liberties, and uphold Oregon values of transparency, accountability, and justice. The legislation comes as the federal administr more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by shareholder Paul E. Cirner: * * * Oregon Court Clarifies That Asking for a Raise Is Protected by Wage Transparency Law At a Glance * Oregon court clarifies that wage transparency statute's protections extend beyond pay discussions with co-workers. * Merely asking for a raise is protected activity under state law. * Employers may lawfully deny a raise request but cannot retaliate more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior counsels Felicia K. Watson and Peter Vassalo and shareholders Gregory Tumolo and Charles F. Trowbridge: * * * Virginia Advances Heat Illness Legislation While Other States Are Poised to Follow Suit Heat illness prevention continues to be a key focus for state regulators as they move to fill the void left by OSHA's still-uncompleted proposed heat standard. Most recently, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Invest in Watershed Projects Due to Extreme Drought * Washington, D.C. -Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-the former Ranking Member on the Appropriations subcommittee that writes our nation's agriculture funding bill-partnered with U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) to reintroduce the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP wins in Legal Case Protecting Massachusetts Voters from DOJ * BOSTON - Today, the NAACP celebrated a decisive legal victory after a federal court dismissed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking access to the unredacted voter registration records of millions of Massachusetts residents. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin dismissed the case, writing that the U.S. At more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2026) -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries. The grants will leverage $4.2 million in matching contributions to generate a tota more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, April 9 (TNSrpt) -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release: * * * Tailored Menopause Education Strengthens Clinician Confidence and Quality of Care New study highlights effectiveness of ECHO model in improving clinician confidence and addressing menopause care gaps * CLEVELAND, Ohio -- more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU study: Unhoused individuals want permanent housing, face steep financial barriers New Pathways report centers 541 voices to uncover the most effective solutions for homelessness * As local governments and service providers search for the most effective ways to support people experiencing homelessness, a new report from Portland State University centers problem solving on the experie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Quantum Research Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering (QISE) Act, bipartisan legislation to help researchers get the equipment they need to build the next generation of quantum technology. T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Introduces Power for the People Act to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the Power for the People Act in the House, legislation that ensures data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricity demand. Senator Van Hollen (D- MD) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The rise of a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology is preparing to repatriate human remains and funerary objects to Osage Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action follows the completion of an inventory identifying cultural affiliation between the materials and the tribe. The collection includes human remains representing at least one individual alongside 1,202 associated funerary objects. These items consist of pottery fr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Ending Gender Extremism and Cutting Underused Programs * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation. Institut more PR