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News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors Newsletter for 2026-04-17 ( 56 items )  
A bold, new chapter begins at Kentucky State University (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * A bold, new chapter begins at Kentucky State University * Enacted legislation and historic state investment position the University for focused growth FRANKFORT, Ky. -With Senate Bill 185 enacted and related action on state funding in place, Kentucky State University is entering an important period in its ongoing evolution as Kentucky's only public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution. The law es more PR

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Kelly Field here from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Highlights Efforts to Prosecute Medicaid Provider Fraud in North Carolina (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Highlights Efforts to Prosecute Medicaid Provider Fraud in North Carolina * "Our Medicaid Investigations Division is one of the best in the country and is pioneering new ways to find Medicaid fraud and prosecute criminals," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "We're going to keep at this work to protect taxpayer dollars for taxpayers' health more PR

Bank of America Announces Redemption of EUR1,500,000,000 1.776% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due May 4, 2027 (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Announces Redemption of EUR1,500,000,000 1.776% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due May 4, 2027 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on May 4, 2026 all EUR1,500,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 1.776% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due May 4, 2027 (ISIN: XS160254 more PR

Bard College: National Summer Course and Training Launches With 15+ Partner Organizations to Educate the Next Generation of Students in Voting Rights & Democracy (10)
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 16 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * National Summer Course and Training Launches with 15+ Partner Organizations to Educate the Next Generation of Students in Voting Rights & Democracy Bard College invites college and advanced high school students from across the nation to apply for a synchronous online summer course, Student Voting, Civil Rights, and the Practice of Democracy, for three transferable undergraduate credits and an oppo more PR

Binghamton University: Symposium Investigates the History and Global Reach of the Baha'i Faith (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Symposium investigates the history and global reach of the Baha'i Faith Eight scholars from around the country came to Binghamton to present research on the religion's history By Jennifer Micale New York state and the Baha'i religion are woven together. The first knot of that tapestry was tied in 1848, a momentous year, said Binghamton University Professor of Middle East Studies Omid Ghaemmaghami. That more PR

Bud Light and Post Malone Unveil "Bud Light x Posty Co. Minis" to Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 16 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Bud Light and Post Malone Unveil "Bud Light x Posty Co. Minis" to Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership * Available nationwide on May 4 th, Bud Light and Post Malone co-create a mini innovation, debuting at Stagecoach as part of Malone's headline performance NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16, 2026 - Following a decade of collaboration, commercials and concerts, Bud Li more PR

Commemorating America 250, Bank of America Announces $5M Founding Sponsorship of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Continued Commitment to Restoration of More Than 100 Presidential Portraits (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Commemorating America 250, Bank of America Announces $5M Founding Sponsorship of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Continued Commitment to Restoration of More Than 100 Presidential Portraits * As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250 th anniversary, Bank of America today announced a new partnership to preserve the legacy of t more PR

Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act to Extend Concealed Carry Rights to Elite Military Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act to Extend Concealed Carry Rights to Elite Military Veterans * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, legislation that extends federal concealed carry authority to both serving and veteran  more PR

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Cut EPA Red Tape and Speed Up American Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Cut EPA Red Tape and Speed Up American Infrastructure * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act, legislation to eliminate a redundant layer of EPA review that has slowed federal construction projects and more PR

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Reaffirm Republican Commitment to Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Reaffirm Republican Commitment to Working Families Tax Cuts * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H. Res. 1156, a resolution reaffirming House Republican support for the Working Families Tax Cuts and the relief they are delivering to workers, families, and seniors across the count more PR

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Penalizing American Communities for Foreign Pollution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Penalizing American Communities for Foreign Pollution * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act, legislation to protect American states, workers, and businesses from federal sanctions driv more PR

Congresswoman Ross Announces New Chief of Staff (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Announces New Chief of Staff * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that Meryl Harold will serve as her new Chief of Staff. Meryl brings years of experience from Capitol Hill, the private sector, and Democratic campaigns to Congresswoman Ross' office. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congress more PR

CSIS Issues Commentary: Infrastructure Trap - What Beijing Has Learned From Moscow's Playbook in Central Asia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by Leah Kieff, senior associate (non-resident) with the Project on Prosperity and Development: * * * The Infrastructure Trap: What Beijing Has Learned from Moscow's Playbook in Central Asia The People's Republic of China (PRC) appears to be creating infrastructure dependencies through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is Beijing's global infrastructure and conn more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On Tax Day, Reminder That Republican Senate Candidates Slashed Americans' Health Care and Sold Out Working Families to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * On Tax Day, Reminder that Republican Senate Candidates Slashed Americans' Health Care and Sold Out Working Families to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires Today, as Americans file their taxes, Republican Senate candidates are standing behind their toxic agenda that cuts Medicaid and other critical programs in order to fund a tax giveaway for billionaires. In response, Demo more PR

Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month * Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States. "Arab Americans are part of the fabric of our country and are integ more PR

Dolores Huerta Calls on California Legislature to Stop the Payday Loan Debt Cycle (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Dolores Huerta Calls on California Legislature to Stop the Payday Loan Debt Cycle * Ahead of key committee hearing, Dolores Huerta voices her support for Assembly Bill 2558, to protect Californians from payday loan debt cycle that drains Californians of hundreds of millions of dollars every year Bill supporters released a new video today. Click here more PR

Duke Energy Foundation Announces First Round of America250 Grants to Strengthen Florida Communities (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative. The grants are part of a first round investment totaling more than $250,000 acr more PR

Duke Energy Investor Michael Whatley Silent On Duke's Rate Hike As North Carolinians Face Rising Energy Bills (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Duke Energy Investor Michael Whatley Silent On Duke's Rate Hike As North Carolinians Face Rising Energy Bills * As North Carolinians speak out against Duke Energy's request for a rate hike, DC insider Michael Whatley - who has up to $445,000 invested in Duke Energy - has been completely silent. Duke Energy's 15% rate hike request would " boost profits for its investors," like Michael W more PR

Extreme drought expands in North Carolina (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Extreme drought expands in North Carolina * Drought conditions continue to increase in severity across North Carolina. Thirty counties are now experiencing extreme drought, and most counties are experiencing severe or moderate drought, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council Opens in new window (DMAC). "Near record heat, negligible more PR

Eyes in the sky: sUAS training changing way Soldiers fight (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Eyes in the sky: sUAS training changing way Soldiers fight * MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today's battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. To increase readiness on an evolving ba more PR

FAA Issues Special Safety Conditions for Lithium Batteries on Boeing 757 Fleet (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule establishing specific safety standards for the installation of non-rechargeable lithium batteries in underwater locator beacons. These requirements apply to Boeing 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB and 757-300 series aircraft modified by Honeywell International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina. The federal agency determined that existing airworthiness regulations did not provide  more PR

Florida State University hosts annual undergraduate research conference for ACC schools (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University hosts annual undergraduate research conference for ACC schools * Florida State University hosted a national undergraduate research conference that celebrates top student researchers from across the Atlantic Coast Conference's 18 schools. FSU's Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) hosted the ACC's annual Meeting of the Minds from April 10-12, inviti more PR

For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key * HIGHLIGHTS * Wake Forest's Josh Currie collaborates with scientists at Duke and the University of Wisconsin to understand appendage regrowth in three animals. * The researchers identified common genes and developed a new therapy that helped regrow digit tips in mice. * This research sets the stage for studies to trigg more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta more PR

Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Repeal Of Trump Administration Rule To Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Repeal Of Trump Administration Rule To Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program * This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Trump administration's effort to politicize and destabilize the Public Service Loan Forgi more PR

Governor Stein Announces $41 Million of Investment and 189 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces $41 Million of Investment and 189 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina * Governor Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina's Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved seven grant requests for local governments totaling $1,657,500. The grants include commitments to create a total of 215 jobs, 26 of which were previously announced. As a result of  more PR

Governor Stein Announces Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Eastern North Carolina As Navy Signs Lease with NC Global TransPark for Future Aircraft Facility (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Eastern North Carolina As Navy Signs Lease with NC Global TransPark for Future Aircraft Facility * Today Governor Stein announced that the N.C. Global TransPark, a 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park in Kinston, and the U.S. Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina. T more PR

Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Leadership in the Clean Energy Economy in Davidson (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Leadership in the Clean Energy Economy in Davidson * Today Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders for a tour of Trane Technologies' energy-efficient HVAC system training facility and a discussion on North Carolina's leadership in the clean energy economy and the importance of clean energy availability for businesses. "North Carolin more PR

Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 66 projects in 26 counties across the state will receive more than $215 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The State Water Infrastructure Authority approved the more PR

Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 66 projects in 26 counties across the state will receive more than $215 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The State Water Infrastructure Authority approved the funding. The majori more PR

HPU Poll 120: North Carolina Likely Voters Weigh in on U.S. Senate, North Carolina Supreme Court Races (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll 120: North Carolina Likely Voters Weigh in on U.S. Senate, North Carolina Supreme Court Races * HIGH POINT, N.C., April 16, 2026 - A new High Point University (r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters examined preferences in the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley. The poll also looked at the North Carolina Supreme Court race between Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens more PR

HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Business Plan Competition (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Business Plan Competition High Point University students presented their business plans to a panel of judges and received a combined $30,000 in start-up funds at the 16 th annual HPU Business Plan Competition on April 8. Students pitched their ideas as they competed at the Callicutt Life Skills Theater for funding to launch or develop their business more PR

IGFA Advocacy Update for April 2026: Key Policy Wins for Recreational Fishing and Conservation (10)
DANIA BEACH, Florida, April 17 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * IGFA Advocacy Update for April 2026: Key Policy Wins for Recreational Fishing and Conservation The IGFA is dedicated to safeguarding the health of the world's marine and freshwater systems and championing the interests of the recreational angling community. With partners in conservation and recreational fishing, policymakers, and conservation organizations worldwide, the IGFA has made im more PR

Institute for Justice: Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment's Warrant Requirements (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment's Warrant Requirements WASHINGTON-- The Fourth Amendment says that warrants must be "supported by oath or affirmation." For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand testimony from a witness. But a 1960 Supreme Court decision opened the door for authorities to use hearsay instead. Rather than hearing from a wit more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen more PR

More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st more PR

Murphy Introduces the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), introduced the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act to repeal the retirement earnings test (RET), which reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement but choose to continue working and make above a certain threshold. "American seniors' abil more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart more PR

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and business community showcase leadership in advancing a competitive, clean economy (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and business community showcase leadership in advancing a competitive, clean economy * DAVIDSON, NC -Ceres applauds Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina and business leaders from across the state fo more PR

Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies Singer and actress Hilary Duff will hit the commencement stage at Fenway Park to speak to undergraduate students on April 29. But commencement festivities go well beyond that.  By Cody Mello-Klein  A multiplatinum global superstar and a global entrepreneur are among the many speakers at Northeastern University commencements taking pla more PR

Peabody College faculty honored at prestigious education association's annual meeting (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College faculty honored at prestigious education association's annual meeting * Five faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were recognized with awards and honors at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 - 12. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor in human-centered learning technolog more PR

Private equity in autism therapy is straining Medicaid (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity in autism therapy is straining Medicaid * Private equity's autism therapy boom is straining Medicaid as audits reveal widespread billing issues New report finds rapid private equity expansion in an industry with issues of improper payments, rising costs, and concerns over care quality A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) fi more PR

Recreational Black Sea Bass season opens May 1 in state waters north of Cape Hatteras with new regulations (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Recreational Black Sea Bass season opens May 1 in state waters north of Cape Hatteras with new regulations * The recreational Black Sea Bass fishing season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters north of Cape Hatteras. The following provisions will apply to state waters (0-3 nautical miles from shore) north of Cape Hatteras: Size Limit: Minimum 13 inches  more PR

Reps. Adams, Underwood and Sen. Booker Introduce Black Maternal Health Week Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Adams, Underwood and Sen. Booker Introduce Black Maternal Health Week Resolution * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congresswomen Alma Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), along with U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the bicameral resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. This resolution serves to bring national attention to  more PR

Rouzer Introduces Bill to Protect Investors' Data at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer Introduces Bill to Protect Investors' Data at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission * Rouzer Introduces Bill to Protect Investors' Data at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), joined by Congressman David Scott (D-GA-13), introduced legislation to establish data protection standards at the Commodity Futures Trading Commi more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers  more PR

UNC-School of Medicine Issues Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026 (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 10 - April 16 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 10, 2026. UNC research contributes to new drug for rare condition; Hillsborough boy part of more PR

UNCG's Summit Maximizes Leadership Skills for Career Readiness (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG's Summit Maximizes Leadership Skills for Career Readiness * On the morning of Feb. 27, the Elliot University Center Cone Ballroom was filled with big, round tables where students drank coffee and nibbled on pastries among alumni guests and staff members. The students chatted easily with each other and the professionals in attendance as the UNCG Student Leadership S more PR

University of South Carolina names new dean of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina names new dean of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences * The University of South Carolina has named Christopher Culbertson dean of the University of South Carolina McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Culbertson, who currently serves as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, will assume the role July 1. "Dr. Culbertson bri more PR

USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters * Stakeholder Notification Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation,  more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at more PR

Voluntarily Disclosing Incarceration May Help Job Prospects, University of Houston Study Shows (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Voluntarily Disclosing Incarceration May Help Job Prospects, University of Houston Study Shows New Research Suggests Prison Accomplishments and Proactive Disclosure Can Overcome Hiring Biases Key Takeaways * A University of Houston-led study suggests formerly incarcerated individuals are significantly more likely to receive job search assistance when they proactively disclose their history while  more PR

W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co more PR

Wells Fargo Workers Hold Rally in Charlotte to Demand Fair Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Wells Fargo Workers Hold Rally in Charlotte to Demand Fair Contract * Charlotte, N.C. - Today, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), North Carolina AFL-CIO, and SEIU 32BJ were joined by local coalitions and organizations for a rally to demand a fair union contract for workers represented by Wells Fargo Workers United-CWA (WFWU-CWA), one of the only organizin more PR

Wingate University: Gilman Grant to Help Boost Career Development Among Study-abroad Participants (10)
WINGATE, North Carolina, April 17 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Gilman Grant to help boost career development among study-abroad participants By Chuck Gordon Wingate University has received a $10,000 Gilman Pioneering Institution Grant to help students get the most out of study abroad. The grant, secured by Dr. Moira Rogers, director of international programs, Dr. Karen Friel, dean of the Levine College of Health Sciences, and Dr. Mary Jordan, director of career ser more PR