CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 16 Clemson students and alumni recognized by National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program * Sixteen Clemson University students and alumni were recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a highly competitive award that supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The fellowship provides three years of financial support over fi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * 45th Weather Squadron Enables Joint Recovery Efforts in Human Spaceflight * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. - From launch to splashdown, human spaceflight is often viewed through the lens of rockets and spacecraft. Less visible, but equally critical, is the joint network of organizations working behind the scenes to ensure astronauts return safely to Earth. At the center of that effort, the 45th Weather Squadron, assigned to Space Launch Delta 45 more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 20 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Members Ratify Global Standards for Business Education * The global membership of A A CSB International (AACSB) formally ratified the Global Standards for Business Education(tm) during the 2026 International Conference and Annual Meeting s (ICAM) in Seattle, Washington. The newly ratified Global Standards establish a shared framework for quality and continuous improvement across busines more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Zeldin Names Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions * WASHINGTON - On April 20, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin named Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions (OASES). OASES coordinates the agency's science enterprise, ensuring consistency across the program offices  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Automobile Association, Heathrow, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing requirements, with the proposal aiming to exempt certain automated driving system-equipped vehicles that lack manual driving controls. AAA, representing over 58 million members and de more ST

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Automobile Association, Heathrow, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed amendment to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102. The proposal seeks to exempt Automated Driving System-equipped vehicles that lack manually operated driving controls from the requirement to display transmission shift position. AAA emphasizes that occupant awareness and trust depend on clear, accessible communication of a vehicle's  more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 20 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Credentialing Center Hosts Global Interprofessional Healthcare Summit to Advance Practice * ORLANDO, FL -The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) held an inaugural Professional Development & Practice (PDP) Summit, a first of its kind, which took place in Orlando, Florida on April 14-17. The summit elevated professional development, education and practice standards and celebrated leaders and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200,000. That is, three in four more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 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 Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training e more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 20 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * B.F.A. + B.A. Senior Portfolio Exhibition Spring 2026 * The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College look forward to our bi-annual exhibition of work by B.F.A. and B.A. candidates in the Department of Visual Art. The exhibition will be on view April 27 - May 7, 2026. We will host a closing reception on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 8pm. Additionally, the Graphic Design B.A. and B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition will be on view on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00pm to more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BOMBSHELL REPORTING: Jon Husted's Ties to $61 Million Dollar Bribery Scandal Much Deeper Than Previously Known COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from the Associated Press reveals that Senator Jon Husted's ties to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history, are much deeper than previously known. The new reporting reveals that Husted played a key role in negotiating the billion dollar bailout to utility companies - even goin more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS professor Paige Lewis talks about books they love * The thousands of books occupying several cozy, sunlit rooms in Paige Lewis' home were once organized alphabetically. Then a well-meaning houseguest secretly unleashed chaos, reshelving them all by color while cat-sitting. Lewis, a University of Iowa English professor and poet, took it in stride. ("More than anything, I want / the ability to respond perfectly / to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Introduces Bill to Abolish CMMI * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act to dismantle an agency that has increased federal spending, inefficiently spent taxpayer dollars, and repeatedly exceeded its statutory authority by encroaching on Congress's constitutional role. Upon introduction, Congressman Bean said, "CMMI's existence is yet  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Welcomes Pastor Weeks to the People's House * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) welcomed Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs to the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as guest chaplain and deliver the opening prayer. Following the prayer, Congressman Bean honored Pastor Weeks on the House floor with a brief address, recognizing him as a faithful servant whose proclamation of t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * CRC News: The growing influence of InfluenceWatch InfluenceWatch has become a go-to research reference page for Just the News, the Daily Caller, the California Globe, the Federalist, the Tampa Bay Times and many more. * Washington Examiner - 'Local independent' outlet in Virginia pushing redistricting is owned by Democratic operatives Political advocacy masquerading as unbiased, grassroots journalism is not a novel electioneering tactic, more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 21 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * Driven by purpose, guided by mentorship, a UNF grad student's path to research excellence Growing up in Northern India, Swarnima "Tina" Naithani watched as her mother lived with epilepsy. "I saw the care that was given to my mother who has epilepsy, and it inspired me to help others in the same situation," explained Naithani. She knew from an early age that she wanted to major in physical therapy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Ind more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Sixth District grew modestly from mid-February through March. Employment levels remained flat, and wages continued to grow at a modest average pace of two to four percent. Prices and input costs also rose modestly, on average, and firms' pricing power varied. Retail sales increased, and travel and tourism expanded slowly. Demand for residential real estate increased, but ho more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 20 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * HIV disrupts lung "clock," raising COPD and emphysema risk By Angela Nicoletti People living with HIV face a greater risk of developing lung diseases at a much younger age, even if they have never smoked. FIU researchers have now uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps explain how HIV causes emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a study publish more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Florida Apartment Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission responding to the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The FAA highlighted the importance of understanding the operational complexities of rental housing before implementing new fee regulations. In its letter, the FAA emphasized that transparency in rental fees is a key aspect of customer service and that housing providers typically disclose more ST

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * Student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction The Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business ranks among the Top 10 student-managed investment funds at public schools nationwide, according to recently released rankings published by The Center for Investment Research. The Wertheim College's SIF secured the No. 10 spot for its 2025 performance among the nation's publ more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Jane McLaughlin Selected for City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Energy' List * Albany, N.Y. - April 20, 2026 - Jane E. McLaughlin, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to the 2026 City & State "Who's Who in Energy" list. This honor "highlights the key stakeholders who are in the middle of the high-stakes debate over New York's energy future." McLau more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on April 20, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On April 21, 2026, the Committee will hold a public hearing to determine what, if any, sanction would be appropriate for the Commi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * New Report Details Illicit Foreign Donations and Mass Resignations at ActBlue Today, the Committee on House Administration, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue, Part II: Illicit Foreign Donations and a Cover-Up Spur Mass Resignations and Firings on ActBlue' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * House to Vote on Gutting Bedrock Endangered Species Act * As the nation celebrates Earth Day this week, the House of Representatives will cast an historic vote on a bill to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, which was enacted more than 50 years ago to protect America's wildlife from extinction. The vehicle for this vote is Rep. Westerman's (R-AR) H.R. 1897, the Endangered Species Amendments Act of 2025. Defenders of Wildlif more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom For All Knocks Doors in Support of Critical Virginia Voting Rights Ballot Measure * On Saturday, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju joined Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Congressman Don Beyer, and volunteers to kick off a canvass in Woodbridge and Arlington in support of a ballot measure to temporarily redraw Virginia's congre more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Apr 20, 2026 ICYMI: Republicans Plan Big Spending to Keep Ohio's Senate Seat. A Bribery Scandal Adds to Their Challenges [Associated Press] Associated Press: "Husted was recently called to testify as a defense witness in the related criminal trial of two former energy executives, testimony he might have to reprise after a hung jury led to a mistrial in the case in March" * In case you missed it, new bombshell re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Fox News Sunday to Discuss Iran, FISA, Socialist Hasan Piker * Watch Senator Scott's interview HERE or by clicking on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox News Sunday to discuss the ongoing situation in Iran, the need for reforms to FISA, and Yale platforming terrorism-promoting socialist podcaster, Hasan Piker, at their once-prestigious university. HIGHLIGHTS more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast's Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. earns prestigious CACREP Accreditation, strengthening regional mental health workforce * View print quality image about1 about1 Indiana University Southeast has earned accreditation for its Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A. CMHC) program from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the nation's leading accrediting b more PR

DORAL, Florida, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 19, 2026 * On April 19, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three mal more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Lifelong Knight Fred Kittinger '80 Retires, Leaving Legacy of Collaboration and Growth * For many in our region, Fred Kittinger '80 is UCF. In his role as the senior associate vice president for government and community relations, Kittinger has been a constant and trusted presence in UCF's work across Central Florida. He has faithfully represented the university with a spirit of collaboration, generosity, and care that has strengthened relat more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 20 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University hosts 'Liberty's Echoes' conference exploring global impact of the Declaration of Independence * Miami University's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society hosted Liberty's Echoes: Global Reverberations of the Declaration of Independence, a two-day conference held April 9-10 at the Armstrong Student Center. The event brought together leading scholars, educators, and students to examine the enduring global influence of America's founding document.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * More Third World Violence: ICE Requests Texas Not Release Illegal Alien Who Murdered His Co-Worker with a Sledgehammer * If you import the third world, you become the third world WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer requesting local authorities not release Josue Abraham Chirino-Leonice, a 19-year-old criminal illegal alie more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Material Makes Heart Monitoring Tech More Comfortable Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving. With performance comparable to sensors already on the market, the new technology can be made using existing manufacturing processes. "Medical patients are often asked to wear devices to record electrocardiogram (ECG) data that can be u more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 20 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Scientists Present NIH-funded Research on High-impact Children's Health Topics at Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting * BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 20, 2026) - Researchers from Nemours Children's Health will present more than 60 studies and posters, showcasing innovations that are reshaping how clinicians save lives and improve outcomes for children across the nation and around the globe, at the 2026 Pediatric Academic  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Network Firm LLP, Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the OCC's proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act for regulating permitted payment stablecoin issuers. TNF provided detailed responses based on its extensive experience auditing and attesting to stablecoin reserves since 2020 and highlighted critical considerations for the final framework. TNF argued that stablecoin issuers should disclose key characteristics rather than specific name more ST

DALLAS, Texas, April 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * New Affordable Apartments in Austin, Texas, Helped by $2M Grant from FHLB Dallas and Bank OZK * AUSTIN, TEXAS, April 20, 2026-Austin, Texas, residents have new affordable housing options, thanks in part to a $2 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through member, Bank OZK. The banks joined Austin Housing Finance Corp. in celebrating the grand opening  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 20 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * New office aims to create more businesses, commercial products from agricultural research * The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is launching a new office for public-private partnerships and commercialization of its research. The UF/IFAS Office of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation will open May 15 and be the commercial outreach and entrepreneurial development arm of the institute. The main goals of this more PR

NEW YORK, April 21 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark and Rockhill Announce Three New Retail Leases at Strata Wynwood in Miami The First Tenant, Paris Baguette, is Slated to Open in June 2026 * Newmark and Rockhill announce the execution of three new retail leases totaling 6,253 square feet at Strata Wynwood, a 12-story mixed-use residential property at 21 NE 22nd Street in the Wynwood submarket of Miami, Florida. The new tenants include Paris Baguette, Miami MKT Bodega & Cafe and Eclipse Hot Yoga. Newmark S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Celebrates 60 Years of Plasma Physics Innovation * The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Plasma Physics Division, marking six decades of scientific discovery that has advanced the understanding of plasma, and supported technologies critical to national defense, space science, and advanced materials.  Established in 1966, the division brought together researchers studying magnetic fusion, nuclear eff more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 21 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * President Marc Chapman Shares Insights on Central Florida's Economy Via Published Interview Dean Mead is pleased to announce the publication of a featured interview with firm President and Shareholder Marc Chapman. In the interview, published by Capital Analytics Associates, Marc offers perspective on Central Florida's industry trends and economic growth. He shares the firm's views on its expansion, spotlighted by the rise of public equity and real  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Project Health Inc., Sumterville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Drug Pricing Program's proposed Rebate Model Pilot Program. PHI warns the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate system will destabilize CHC pharmacy operations and threaten patient access to critical medications. PHI emphasizes that the 340B program is essential for CHCs to provide affordable medications to vulnerable populations. The proposed rebate model w more ST

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 17, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz Statement at the Subcommittee Markup of the 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Ranking Member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Red Hat Day honors, celebrates FSU's Wertheim College namesake * Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business set aside Thursday, April 16 to tip a red hat - or hundreds of red hats - to the college's biggest benefactor. The college's inaugural Red Hat Day featured students, faculty, staff, alumni and university officials who gathered, topped in red, in honor and celebration of Dr. Herbert Wertheim, whose record philanthropic inv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Rallies to Make College Sports Great Again Senator Ashley Moody has a game plan to improve college sports, through cosponsoring the Student Athlete Act of 2026. This act would establish a uniform national framework for college athletics by standardizing eligibility, transfer rules, and scholarship protections. Under the current system athletes right out of high school are often asked to compete against players much older than t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Study points to new treatment target for fatal infant heart disease In a study of mice and lab-grown human heart cells, a research team led by the Hastings Center for Pulmonary Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC identified a gene that may someday help treat a rare heart muscle disease in infants. * Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have made an important advance  more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI offers free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and AI is collaborating with Regions Foundation to offer free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps for the summer of 2026. The camps are an opportunity for rising seventh through twelfth graders who are at least 13 years old to learn about cyb more PR