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7-Eleven Inc. Kicks Off a Major Chicken Takeover With Sandwiches, Wings and Big Deals (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc. Kicks Off a Major Chicken Takeover with Sandwiches, Wings and Big Deals
Crispy sandwiches, flavor-packed wings and satisfying combos lead the latest menu deals
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7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, is declaring a chicken takeover and rolling out a lineup of crispy chicken sandwiches, saucy wings and handheld favorites made for big cravings. The lineup more PR
7-Eleven Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company is Serving Up Festive Eats and Big Value This Cinco De Mayo (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company(R) is Serving Up Festive Eats and Big Value This Cinco de Mayo
Dig into the all-new Walking Taco plus BOGO burritos and $3 frozen margaritas
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7-Eleven, Inc. is marking Cinco de Mayo with big flavor and a lineup of limited-time menu offers. On May 5, Laredo Taco Company(R) restaurants are rolling out made-to-order Tex-Mex favorites, celebratory drinks more PR
Acton, Mancini, Soulliard, and Sutton receive Junior Faculty Scholar Awards (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 23 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Acton, Mancini, Soulliard, and Sutton receive Junior Faculty Scholar Awards
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Miami Junior Faculty Scholar Awards for 2026 have been presented to Riley Acton, assistant professor of Economics; Rock Mancini, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Zachary Soulliard, assistant professor of Psychology; and Jazma Sutton, assistant professor of History.
University Junior Scholar Awards honor faculty members w more PR
AI models in body-positivity ads feels hypocritical; disclosures can help (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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AI models in body-positivity ads feels hypocritical; disclosures can help
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When fashion brands use AI-generated plus-size models to promote body positivity, women perceive the brands as hypocritical and are less likely to buy from them, recommend them or view them favorably, according to new research from SMU.
The study, published in the Journal of Advertising, also points to two AI how their AI mode more PR
Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates excellence at Operation Blue Suit XLVII (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates excellence at Operation Blue Suit XLVII
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Fourteen of the Air Force Recruiting Service's top performers were recognized March 30-April 2, 2026, as fiscal year 2025 Blue Suit winners, an annual honor celebrating the service's most outstanding recruiters worldwide.
The Blue Suit more PR
American Airlines Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news on April 23, 2026:
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American Airlines reports first-quarter 2026 financial results
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results, including:
* Record first-quarter revenue of $13.9 billion
* First-quarter GAAP net loss of $382 million, or ($0.58) per diluted share
* Excluding net special items1, first-quarter net loss of $267 million, more PR
American Heart Association honors legacy of pioneering cardiologist (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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American Heart Association honors legacy of pioneering cardiologist
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Dallas, April 23, 2026 -The American Heart Association mourns the passing of the legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, M.D., widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Over seven decades, his work reshaped the understanding and treatment of he more PR
Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Multifaith Texas Families Condemn Fifth Circuit Decision on Ten Commandments Law (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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Multifaith Texas families condemn Fifth Circuit decision on Ten Commandments law
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today upheld S.B. 10, a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom across the state.
Represented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Libertie more PR
Anti-Defamation League: Leaders From Communities That Experienced Antisemitic Attacks Demand Action on Capitol Hill (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Leaders from Communities that Experienced Antisemitic Attacks Demand Action on Capitol Hill
Advocates Urge Congress to Increase Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding, Pass the Pray Safe Act and SACRED Act
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ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today brough more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers
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Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies in their credit rating process. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Mood more PR
Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 23 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies
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Attorney General Murrill today joined a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to systematic more PR
AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements
By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement
Air University 's Air Force Institute of Technology 's Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AU AFIT GSEM) recognized the achievements of more than 50 master's students from the graduating class of March 2026. Faculty members were also recognized with awards for their more PR
Bandista at Four Seasons Hotel Houston Named Among North America's 50 Best Bars (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, April 23 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Bandista at Four Seasons Hotel Houston Named Among North America's 50 Best Bars
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Bandista, the acclaimed speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase inside Four Seasons Hotel Houston, has been named among North America's 50 Best Bars. At #47, Bandista is again the top bar in Texas, following its inaugural placement last year at #59 on the 51-100 extended list.
North America' more PR
Baylor Professor Lesley McAllister Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar (10)
WACO, Texas, April 24 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Professor Lesley McAllister Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Internationally recognized pedagogy and musician wellness expert to teach, research and collaborate with Brazilian institutions
By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations
Lesley McAllister, D.M.A., professor of piano and coordinator of piano pedagogy in the Baylor University School of Music, has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar aw more PR
Benefits of physical activity may outweigh risks for children with some heart conditions (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Benefits of physical activity may outweigh risks for children with some heart conditions
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Statement Highlights:
* With evaluation and monitoring, some physical activity may be safer than previously believed for children and adolescents with select heart conditions, such as different types of cardiomyopathies (disorders affecting the heart muscle's structure and functio more PR
Castro and Kaine Statement on Guatemala's Attorney General Selection (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro and Kaine Statement on Guatemala's Attorney General Selection
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April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democ more PR
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Mapping the Spread of Child Safety Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by Jenna Presta, senior program officer for the Tech Policy Program:
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Mapping the Spread of Child Safety Rules
After Australia introduced a social media age ban for children under 16, countries around the world are following suit.
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Introduction
Since Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in late 2025, governments around the world have begun enacting or co more PR
Center for Law and Social Policy: Reports & Lead Experts Elevate Harms of 2025 Immigration Operations on Children and Early Care Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release:
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New Reports & Lead Experts Elevate Harms of 2025 Immigration Operations on Children and Early Care Providers
Today, directly impacted educators and lead researchers released two new reports authored by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) highlighting the impacts of the Trump Administration's 2025 immigration policies on young children and early care and education providers i more PR
Chairman Comer Introduces Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Chairman Comer Introduces Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today introduced legislation to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing fraud in federal programs, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and the Pre-Payment more PR
Chairmen Arrington, Comer Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Arrington, Comer Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) in introducing legislation to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing fraud in federal programs, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) more PR
Chase Bloomer Named Semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Chase Bloomer Named Semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - SIUE senior shortstop has been named one of 50 semifinalists for the Brooks Wallace Award, honoring the best shortstop in college baseball. The list was released on Wednesday by the College Baseball Foundation.
The award honors the nation's top shortstop and will be presented by the College Ba more PR
Committee Chairmen Arrington, Comer Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Chairman Arrington, Chairman Comer Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) in introducing legislation to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing fraud in federal programs, the S more PR
Common Cause: Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database
Today, Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unc more PR
Congressman Gonzalez Announces $124.5 Million in Texas Energy Revenues, including $4.6 Million for 34th Congressional District (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $124.5 Million in Texas Energy Revenues, including $4.6 Million for 34th Congressional District
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Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy Counties among the beneficiaries.
Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced Texas will receive $124,527,356 in energy revenues from offshore oil and gas prod more PR
Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter to Chairman Cole (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter to Chairman Cole
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Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) sent a fiscal year 2027 appropriations letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, authoring a comprehensive conservative blueprint across all 12 appropriations subcommittees. The letter, submitted to Chairman Cole on March 13, 2026, demands that Republicans hold the line on spend more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Troy Carter Introduce Legislation To Rein In Rogue EPA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Troy Carter Introduce Legislation To Rein In Rogue EPA
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Zealously Eliminating Legal Decisions of Ineptitude and Negligence ( ZELDIN ) Act to establish guardrails on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's authority to terminate fede more PR
Consumer Choice Center: Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation
Federal preemption is the best path to consumer privacy in all 50 states
Yesterday, Rep. John Joyce introduced the Securing and Establishing more PR
Cornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill
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WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the current budget resolution the Senate is considering that will kick off the process to pass funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amidst ongoing Democrat obstruction and outlined his priori more PR
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Rex110 & Sierra110 Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 23, 2026:
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Name of Product: Rex110 and Sierra110 Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard: The recalled youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The youth ATVs fail to meet the maximum speed limitations for ATVs intended for children ages 6 and older, the mechanical suspension fails to com more PR
CrowdStrike Launches Project QuiltWorks, Uniting the Cybersecurity Industry as Frontier AI Models Accelerate Risk (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 24 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Launches Project QuiltWorks, Uniting the Cybersecurity Industry as Frontier AI Models Accelerate Risk
Powered by frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic, CrowdStrike's coalition includes Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll, and OpenAI to close the AI vulner more PR
Cybersecurity Training Returns for Second Year at LU With Hands-on ICS Focus (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 24 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Cybersecurity training returns for second year at LU with hands-on ICS focus
By April Thompson
Cybersecurity professionals, researchers and industry partners gathered at Lamar University for a hands-on Industrial Control Systems cybersecurity training workshop, bringing together participants from across Texas and several states to strengthen defenses for critical infrastructure.
The 2nd Annual ICS Cybersecurity H more PR
Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Update released in response to recent global oil market developments (10)
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
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Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Update released in response to recent global oil market developments
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In response to recent developments in the global oil market, the Dallas Fed surveyed energy executives and issued an update to the first quarter Dallas Fed Energy Survey. Respondents were asked to answer a set of six questions and were also able to provide comments.
Key takeaways:
* Executi more PR
De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Urge Ambassadors Greer, Callahan to Include 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Urge Ambassadors Greer, Callahan to Include 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), along with a dozen members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Julie Callahan, urging the Administration more PR
Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick Issues Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following remarks on April 22, 2026, by Secretary Howard Lutnick before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science:
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Secretary Howard Lutnick's Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science
Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today.
Over the past 15 months, President Trump has pro more PR
Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series: FEMA Assistance for Disaster Survivors (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series: FEMA Assistance for Disaster Survivors
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Fast Facts
FEMA provided over $3 billion to over 1 million survivors affected by recent disasters. However, these individuals and households faced challenges communicating with FEMA, such as long wait times when calling FEMA's helpline.
There has been recent interest in reviewing the federal role in disast more PR
Dow Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, April 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release:
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Dow reports first quarter 2026 results
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
* Net sales were $9.8 billion, down 6% year-over-year, reflecting flat sales in Performance Materials & Coatings and declines in the other operating segments.
* Volume decreased 2% year-over-year, driven more PR
Dr. Joyce Introduces the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA) (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joyce Introduces the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA)
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Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman John Joyce, MD (PA-13), introduced H.R.8375, the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA), bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the Medicare Advantage program and ensuring seniors receive timely, reliable access to the care they have earned and deserve.
"Medicare is a promis more PR
Entergy Texas' Orange County Advanced Power Station achieves 'first fire' milestone (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas' Orange County Advanced Power Station achieves 'first fire' milestone
The Orange County Advanced Power Station is one step closer to delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to support Southeast Texas' growing needs.
The plant has successfully completed its "first fire," a major milestone toward commercial operation. The phase marks the first-time fuel is in more PR
Ernst Unveils Legislative Package to Stop Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Unveils Legislative Package to Stop Fraud
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led her colleagues in unveiling a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters.
Ernst has led the fight in Washington against waste, fraud, and abuse for years. After being tasked by Leader John Thune in J more PR
ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase
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* Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Stanford to headline primetime doubleheader from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on September 9
ESPN Events will once again present the Shiners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball event, returning th more PR
ETAMU Student Recognized for Exceptional Commitment as a Paraprofessional (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, April 22 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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ETAMU Student Recognized for Exceptional Commitment as a Paraprofessional
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Elisabeth 'Lisa' Armendariz, an undergraduate student at East Texas A&M University, was named Paraprofessional of the Year on February 6 at Burnett Junior High School in Wylie ISD. Armendariz is working toward her Bachelor of Science in Education.
This honor represents more PR
FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students
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Columbus, Ohio- During a speech at Ohio State University just weeks after his plan to close colleges and universities across the state drew backlash, billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy continued his pattern of lying to Ohioans. Here's a fact check on Ramaswamy's latest list of lies:
1. Ramaswamy said instead of investing more PR
First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people's lives for the better." First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady's Luncheon.
Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longst more PR
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: House Republicans Unveil National Data Privacy Bill - Here's What Employers and Businesses Need to Know (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 23, 2026:
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House Republicans Unveil National Data Privacy Bill: Here's What Employers and Businesses Need to Know
House Republicans just introduced sweeping federal data privacy legislation yesterday that could reshape how businesses collect, store, and use personal information, aiming to finally replace a growing patchwork of state laws with a single national standard. But the bill, known as more PR
Former Oceana County Man to Stand Trial on Charges for Sexual Assaults of Child (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Former Oceana County Man to Stand Trial on Charges for Sexual Assaults of Child
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LANSING - Jesuz Chapa, 63, most recently residing in Dallas, TX, was bound over to stand trial on April 21 in the 51st Circuit Court for allegedly sexually abusing a minor child repeatedly between 2001 and 2004, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Chapa was extradited to Oceana County, from more PR
FSU hydrogeologist receives $2.5 million to map Wakulla Springs system, providing insight into Florida's water supply (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU hydrogeologist receives $2.5 million to map Wakulla Springs system, providing insight into Florida's water supply
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A Florida State University researcher has earned a major grant to research local waterways that affect the everyday lives of Tallahassee residents.
Ming Ye, a professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, has been awarded more than $2.5 million from the Flori more PR
FTC Charts Path to Restore Competition in Texas Anesthesia Markets in USAP Litigation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Charts Path to Restore Competition in Texas Anesthesia Markets in USAP Litigation
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The Federal Trade Commission has reached an agreement in principle with U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. (USAP) to settle the litigation and restore competition for anesthesia services in Texas.
This preliminary settlement resolves charges, brought in 2023, alleging that USAP violated antitrust laws by engaging in more PR
Gov. Newsom: Welcome to California, Bed, Bath & Beyond! (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Welcome to California, Bed, Bath & Beyond!
What you need to know: California continues to be a great place to do business -- and is excited to welcome a dozen Bed, Bath, & Beyond stores as the company reopens in the Golden State.
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California's economy continues to dominate as the largest and most dynamic economy in the nation, and is home to more businesses and wo more PR
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For Six South Texas Schools (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For Six South Texas Schools
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 have been awarded to six schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools pu more PR
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Avant Technology (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Avant Technology
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,830,000 has been extended to Avant Technology, Inc. for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in Pharr. The facility is expected to create 250 jobs and represents more than $20 million in capital investmen more PR
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To 'Make Rural Texans Healthy Again' (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To 'Make Rural Texans Healthy Again'
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts to create or improve community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs.
"Every community in Texas deserves to more PR
Greenberg Traurig Texas Congratulates Clients on Being D CEO's Mergers & Acquisitions Awards Finalists (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Texas Congratulates Clients on Being D CEO's Mergers & Acquisitions Awards Finalists
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DALLAS - April 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Texas offices congratulate clients on being named finalists for the 2026 D CEO 's Mergers & Acquisitions Awards. This recognition identifies notable dealmakers and transactions in the Dallas-Fort Wo more PR
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU's AI Lab Levels the Playing Field (10)
HAYS, Kansas, April 24 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
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Heart of a Tiger: FHSU's new AI Lab levels the playing field
By Tisa Mason
Imagine trying to win a professional car race while riding a bicycle. For many college students studying computers, that is exactly what it feels like. They have big ideas for the future, but their old laptops can't keep up with the massive "brain power" needed for modern technology.
Last year, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) cha more PR
Hirono, Colleagues, Advocates Slam Trump Administration's Attacks on Education, Minority Students (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Colleagues, Advocates Slam Trump Administration's Attacks on Education, Minority Students
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) held a bicameral press conference calling out the Trump Administration's attacks on Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). There are currently over 800 MSIs across the country that serve more than five million students. Senator Hirono was more PR
IHeartMedia and CitizenSkull Team Up To Develop Premium Scripted Podcasts and Announce First-Look Deal (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
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iHeartMedia and CitizenSkull Team Up To Develop Premium Scripted Podcasts and Announce First-Look Deal
First show of the deal, a sci-fi podcast from best-selling comic book duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, set to launch this fall
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NEW YORK - iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, has entered into a multi-year first-look development deal on all projects developed by CitizenSkull, the more PR
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Houston City Council, Mayor, Put Politics Above People in Vote to Approve Ordinance Regarding ICE/HPD Collaboration (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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Houston City Council, Mayor, Put Politics Above People in Vote to Approve Ordinance Regarding ICE/HPD Collaboration
(Houston, Texas)--Rather than stand firm to protect all communities from the Houston Police Department's (HPD) overzealous and unconstitutional collaboration with ICE since last year, the City Council voted to eliminate an ordinance that set clear parameters and 4t more PR
Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommRicky Rahne, Head Coach - Old Dominion (10)
WACO, Texas, April 23 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommRicky Rahne, Head Coach - Old Dominion
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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Ricky Rahne, Head Coach at Old Dominion.
In this episode, Coach Rahne reflects on his path from collegiate quarterback to head coach, sharing the experiences and relationships that helped shape his career in more PR
International Independent Fraud Expert Westbrooks Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by Robert A. Westbrooks, international independent fraud and anticorruption expert, and former director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States":
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Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, Members of the Subcomm more PR
Joint Economic Committee: Updated Data - Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump
New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War
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Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat more PR
Legacy preference bans may not increase college diversity, Vanderbilt researchers say (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Legacy preference bans may not increase college diversity, Vanderbilt researchers say
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By Jenna Somers
At some highly selective colleges and universities, cohorts of mostly white, wealthy applicants have three to eight times greater odds of admission than other similarly qualified applicants. These beneficiaries are legacy applicants, those who receive an admissions bonus for having alumni rel more PR
Littler Issues Commentary: Implementation of Trump's March 26 Executive Order on DEI Set to Begin on April 24 (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by shareholder David J. Goldstein:
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Implementation of Trump's March 26 Executive Order on DEI Set to Begin on April 24
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, which instructed executive departments and agencies to add language to federal contracts barring racially discriminatory DEI activities. Consis more PR
MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE IN MISSOURI-LED CHALLENGE TO CENSUS ON BEHALF OF LATINO ORGANIZATION AND VOTERS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE IN MISSOURI-LED CHALLENGE TO CENSUS ON BEHALF OF LATINO ORGANIZATION AND VOTERS
CHICAGO, IL. - A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants and certain other non-citizens from the 2030 Census count used to allocate congressional seats and Electoral College votes, accord more PR
Monica De La Cruz Rakes in Insurance Industry Dough While Letting Texans Suffer (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Monica De La Cruz Rakes in Insurance Industry Dough While Letting Texans Suffer
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Monica De La Cruz is in the spotlight for benefiting from Texas' homeowners insurance industry as they bleed Texas homeowners dry while she's "sitting in one of the most powerful oversight positions related to that crisis," forcing Texans to accept skyrocketing insurance costs and limited covera more PR
Murphy: Republicans Could Have Used Reconciliation to Address Skyrocketing Costs But Chose to Write a Blank Check to ICE Instead (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy: Republicans Could Have Used Reconciliation to Address Skyrocketing Costs But Chose to Write a Blank Check to ICE Instead
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to condemn Senate Republicans' unprecedented move to bypass the traditional appropriations process and fund the Department of Homeland Security through budget re more PR
Notre Dame Law Barristers Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Title, Places 11th Nationally (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 23 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame Law Barristers Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Title, Places 11th Nationally
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Notre Dame Law School's Barristers Mock Trial Team (the Law School's Trial Advocacy Team) won the regional championship and advanced to nationals at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition -marking a major milestone for the program. The team went on to place 11th more PR
NRCC: Millionaire Matt Maasdam Shipped Jobs to China and Guatemala (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Millionaire Matt Maasdam Shipped Jobs to China and Guatemala
Millionaire Matt Maasdam, who has been a C-suite executive of multiple companies outside of Michigan, was caught shipping jobs to China and Guatemala.
The report highlights, "none of the companies Maasdam has helped lead are free from foreign outsourcing." Matt Maasdam chose cheap foreign labor to line his own pockets over hard more PR
Overlooked link between sensory environments and long-term health (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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Overlooked link between sensory environments and long-term health
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As interest grows in how environmental factors shape long-term health, researchers are beginning to examine sensory experiences, such as noise, light and overstimulation, as more than momentary discomforts. Instead, these exposures may play a measurable role in shaping behavioral patterns and neurological health ou more PR
PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Federal Broadband Deployment Act Passed Unanimously in the House (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Federal Broadband Deployment Act Passed Unanimously in the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act was unanimously passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 11th bill to pass the House this term and a major step forward for improving transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment pro more PR
Pengcheng Dai elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Pengcheng Dai elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Rice University professor Pengcheng Dai has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.
"Professor Dai's election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes the profound impact of his work in condensed matter physics," said Amy Dittmar, the How more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Midland & Odessa Chambers of Commerce (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Midland & Odessa Chambers of Commerce
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce, local leaders, and elected officials, including Texas Representative Brooks Landgraf (HD-81). They discussed unleashing American energy, supporting small businesses, and the provisions secured by Sen. Cornyn and President Trump in the Working Famil more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Cattle Feeders Association (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Cattle Feeders Association
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) leaders, including TCFA Chairman Laphe LaRoe. They discussed efforts to protect the Texas cattle industry from the spread of the invasive New World screwworm and the recent groundbreaking of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's domestic sterile fly pro more PR
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter to Inspect Texas Immigration Facilities Holding Pregnant Teens, Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter to Inspect Texas Immigration Facilities Holding Pregnant Teens, Families
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), who spent twenty years as a critical care physician and pulmonologist, announced she is traveling to Texas to conduct oversight at two immigration facilities notorious for health violations against pregnant teens, families, and more PR
Raised Levels of Gut Bacterial Wall Toxin Shown to Trigger Lupus Nephritis (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Raised Levels of Gut Bacterial Wall Toxin Shown to Trigger Lupus Nephritis
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The body's immune reaction to increased levels of a toxic molecule, part of a bacterial species in the human gut, may reveal who is most at risk of developing lupus nephritis, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Health.
In people with the more PR
Ranking Member Bishop Statement at Subcommittee Markup of 2027 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 23, 2026, at the Subcommittee's markup of the 2027 funding bill:
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Good morning and thank you, Dr. Harris. Before we begin, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and to celebrate the life of our colleague, my friend of long standing, my agricul more PR
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Republicans Considering a Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on April 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Republicans Considering a Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after Oversight Chairman James Comer revealed that some Republican Members of the Committee more PR
Rep. Al Green Introduces H.R. 8411, Giving a 15% Pay Raise to TSA Employees (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green Introduces H.R. 8411, Giving a 15% Pay Raise to TSA Employees
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(Washington, D.C.) -On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor introducing H.R. 8411, the "Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise," to increase the annual rate of basic pay for career employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
You ca more PR
Rep. Al Green to File Resolution Condemning President Trump's Despicable Depiction of Himself as Jesus (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green to File Resolution Condemning President Trump's Despicable Depiction of Himself as Jesus
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(Washington, DC) -On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, announcing his intent to file a resolution condemning President Trump's despicable depiction of himself as Jesus Christ using artificial intelligence (AI).
You can access and listen to Congressm more PR
Rep. Fallon Seeks to be Next Chairman of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fallon Seeks to be Next Chairman of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) today announced he is seeking the position of Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 120th Congress.
In a letter to the Steering Committee, Rep. Fallon highlighted the need for continued strong, decisive leadership to counter threa more PR
Rep. Weber Announces Membership in Newly Launched Bipartisan Gulf South Business Caucus (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Weber Announces Membership in Newly Launched Bipartisan Gulf South Business Caucus
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) announced he is joining the Gulf South Business Caucus, a new bipartisan caucus focused on strengthening economic competitiveness, energy leadership, and industrial growth across the Gulf Coast region.
The caucus, launched April 23, 2026, brings Members more PR
Rice-led research turns lunar material into building blocks for future moon infrastructure (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice-led research turns lunar material into building blocks for future moon infrastructure
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As space agencies and private companies look toward sustained human presence on the moon, a fundamental challenge centers on how to build strong, durable infrastructure without hauling every material from Earth. New research from Rice University points to an unexpected solution -transforming one of the moon's most st more PR
Sanchez debunks Trump's Medicare fraud lies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez debunks Trump's Medicare fraud lies
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today called out President Trump and Republicans during a Ways and Means Committee hearing, dismantling their claim that Medicare fraud is a problem unique to Democratic-led states.
Sanchez put the question directly to the witnesses, asking whether Medicare fraud occurred only in "blue stat more PR
Sea Scout Ship Viking of San Francisco Named 2026-2027 BoatUS-Sea Scout National Flagship (10)
IRVING, Texas, April 24 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release:
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Sea Scout Ship Viking of San Francisco Named 2026-2027 BoatUS-Sea Scout National Flagship
BoatUS and Scouting America's Sea Scouts have announced that Sea Scout Ship Viking (#100) of San Francisco, California, has been named the 2026-2027 BoatUS-Sea Scout National Flagship. The honor was created by the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) in 2002 to mark t more PR
Sen. Cruz: New Boxing Legislation Will Make the Sport More Fan-Friendly, Safer for Boxers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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Cruz: New Boxing Legislation Will Make the Sport More Fan-Friendly, Safer for Boxers
In his opening statement during today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced plans to introduce a Senate version of the bipartisan, House-passed Muhammad Ali American Boxin more PR
Sen. Moran & Colleagues Express Support for USMCA & Urge Market Access for U.S. Producers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran & Colleagues Express Support for USMCA & Urge Market Access for U.S. Producers
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The senators emphasized to USTR the need for certainty for U.S. farmers, ranchers, producers & exporters
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - joined his colleagues in emphasizing support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreemen more PR
Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford
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ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
Pressed on whether gas will dip to $3/gallon again before the end of the year, Wright says: "Nobody can offer guarantees about the future."
WATCH AND READ : Senator Murray's opening remarks
WATCH : Senator Murray's more PR
Sens. Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
Legislation Would Ban High-Level Former Government Employees from Lobbying for Countries of Concern
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Peter Wel more PR
Sens. Scott, Graham introduce resolution celebrating USC Aiken women's polo team's historic season (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Scott, Graham introduce resolution celebrating USC Aiken women's polo team's historic season
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) yesterday introduced a resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.
On March 2 more PR
SHSU Faculty Publish Book on Monumental Texas Artist David Adickes (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 24 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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SHSU Faculty Publish Book on Monumental Texas Artist David Adickes
By Emily Binetti
Sam Houston State University faculty members have collaborated on a new book examining the life and work of renowned artist David Adickes, whose sculptures and paintings have shaped the visual landscape of Texas and beyond.
Monumental: The Art of David Adickes, published by Texas A&M University Press, was written b more PR
Silverado Policy Accelerator Executive Chairman Alperovitch Testifies Before House Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party released the following written testimony by Dmitri Alperovitch, executive chairman and co-founder of Silverado Policy Accelerator, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge":
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Chairman Moolenaar, Ranking Member Khanna, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on how Chi more PR
State Department Issues Public Schedule for April 22, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 22, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
Deputy Secretary Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Dep more PR
State Department Issues Public Schedule for April 23, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 23, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
11:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with German State Secretary Geza Andreas von Geyr at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS more PR
Students Explore How U.S. Foreign Policy Influences Health Outcomes in Kenya (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following Q&A on April 22, 2026 involving Camilla Valente Maia, a social studies teacher at Infinity Early College High School in Porter, Texas:
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Students Explore How U.S. Foreign Policy Influences Health Outcomes in Kenya
Camilla Valente Maia is a social studies teacher at Infinity Early College High School in Porter, Texas. She created the lesson plan "United States Forei more PR
Tech computer science professor selected for national AI education fellowship (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tech computer science professor selected for national AI education fellowship
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Tennessee Tech University computer science professor William Eberle, Ph.D., has been selected for the National Science Foundation's inaugural cohort of National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource AI Education Fellows, a prestigious program aimed at advancing artificial intelligence education acros more PR
Texas A&M Engineering: Graduate Student Selected for NSF Fellowship (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Graduate student selected for NSF fellowship
Komal Ilyas in the computer science and engineering department was awarded a prestigious fellowship to support her pursuit of a Ph.D. in computer science.
By Amanda Norvelle, College of Engineering
Komal Ilyas, a first-year doctoral student in the computer science and engineering department at Texas A&M University, is exploring th more PR
Texas Christian University Launching Aviation Degree Program to Prepare Next Generation of Industry Leaders (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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Texas Christian University Launching Aviation Degree Program to Prepare Next Generation of Industry Leaders
Texas Christian University announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation and an Aviation Studies minor, expanding academic opportunities for students in a high-growth, high-demand field in proximity to one of the nation's busiest air travel hubs.
TCU's new major will more PR
Texas Southern University Foundation's 2026 Tiger Ball Raises $3.5 Million for Student Scholarships and Programming (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Texas Southern University Foundation's 2026 Tiger Ball Raises $3.5 Million for Student Scholarships and Programming
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The Texas Southern University (TSU) Foundation announced that it raised more than $3.5 million in gifts and pledges for student scholarships and programming following its annual Tiger Ball, led by TSU Foundation Board Trustee Argentina James. The gala was held Saturday, April 18, at the Hil more PR
The Count of Commerce: Clemens Herberstein's Thrill-Seeking Road to ETAMU Rodeo Team (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, April 23 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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The Count of Commerce: Clemens Herberstein's Thrill-Seeking Road to ETAMU Rodeo Team
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Lion Saddle Bronc Rider and Austrian noble family member had never ridden a horse before deciding to embark on his rodeo journey.
Unique paths often lead students to East Texas A&M University. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a journey as unique as Clemens H more PR
Three sentenced for roles in deadly transnational human smuggling operation following HSTF and JTFA investigation (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Three sentenced for roles in deadly transnational human smuggling operation following HSTF and JTFA investigation
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LAREDO, Texas - More sentences have been imposed in a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the death of a Guatemalan man and several other dangerous events, including a rollover crash, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.
Da more PR
Toledo Cancer Research Symposium to be held on Thursday, May 14 (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Toledo Cancer Research Symposium to be held on Thursday, May 14
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The Toledo Cancer Research Symposium returns Thursday, May 14, bringing together faculty, trainees, researchers and students from UToledo for a full day of education, discovery and collaboration. A breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m., and opening remarks will kick off the event at 8:15 a.m. at the Delta Hotels Toledo on the Health Science Cam more PR
Toyota Mobility Foundation Names Innovators in Clean Freight as Detroit Winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge (10)
PLANO, Texas, April 23 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota Mobility Foundation Names Innovators in Clean Freight as Detroit Winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge
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* Winners drive innovation in electric semi-trikes, hydrogen production, and fast-charging battery systems
* Eastern Market lays groundwork for clean freight innovation ecosystem development
* $1.5 million in implementation funding to be shared by winners more PR
TRAINING TOMORROW'S RAILROADERS: UTRGV engineering students build 40-foot track panel to advance railway safety research (10)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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TRAINING TOMORROW'S RAILROADERS: UTRGV engineering students build 40-foot track panel to advance railway safety research
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EDINBURG, TEXAS - APRIL 23, 2026 - The sharp clink of metal on metal echoed through the lab as students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stepped into the role of field engineers - bringing a full-scale railroad track to life with their own hands.
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama's National Water Center, Gulf of America Economy with Secretary Lutnick (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama's National Water Center, Gulf of America Economy with Secretary Lutnick
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) hearing to review the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Commerce budget request with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutn more PR
University of Michigan: Democracy at a Crossroads - Decoding the High-stakes Future of Latin American Elections (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Democracy at a crossroads: Decoding the high-stakes future of Latin American elections
With political violence on the rise and fracturing stable nations, the future of democracy in Latin America is reaching a critical point, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Edgar Franco-Vivanco, assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan, believes it is a shift that requires more more PR
USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions
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Students from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin submitted performance videos that were evaluated by a panel of judges. Following their success in the regional competition, USD students will compete next in a national preliminary online round, followed by live semifinals and finals in San Antonio, Texas, in Jul more PR
USDA Designates 132 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas and Three Louisiana Parishes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates 132 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas and Three Louisiana Parishes
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This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various more PR
USDA Designates 7 Arkansas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates 7 Arkansas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
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S6195 Secretarial Disaster Declaration
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to more PR
UT Health RGV behavioral health expert encourages residents to prioritize mental well-being (10)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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UT Health RGV behavioral health expert encourages residents to prioritize mental well-being
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April is National Stress Awareness Month
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 23, 2026 - Between work schedules, school deadlines, family obligations and the fast pace of daily life, many people focus on simply getting through the day and can quietly carry stress, anxiety or emotional strain whil more PR
UT San Antonio honors the life of PREP founder and Professor Emeritus Manuel P. Berriozabal, PhD (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio honors the life of PREP founder and Professor Emeritus Manuel P. Berriozabal, PhD
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is remembering the life of founding faculty member and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Manuel P. Berriozabal, PhD, a beloved retired faculty member, colleague, and friend to many across the university and broader San Antonio community. H more PR
UT San Antonio team takes top honors at Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio team takes top honors at Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition
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Two UT San Antonio teams took first and second prizes at the Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition, an annual event hosted by the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing.
The two winning teams were amongst a total of seven student-led teams from across the U.S. that were competing for u more PR
Weekly Fuel Report (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Weekly Fuel Report
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DES MOINES, Iowa (April 22, 2026) - The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.51 across Iowa according to AAA.
Crude Oil Summary
* The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $0.27 per barrel, and is currently priced at $92.56.
* Brent crude o more PR
Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
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Legislation would ban former Senate-confirmed government employees from lobbying for countries of concern
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, celebrated the Senate's passage of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictio more PR
WESTERMAN AND COLLEAGUES LAUNCH BIPARTISAN GULF SOUTH BUSINESS CAUCUS TO DRIVE INVESTMENT, JOBS, ENERGY, AND MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE REGION (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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WESTERMAN AND COLLEAGUES LAUNCH BIPARTISAN GULF SOUTH BUSINESS CAUCUS TO DRIVE INVESTMENT, JOBS, ENERGY, AND MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE REGION
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New Congressional caucus unites bipartisan Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to advance shared priorities on energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial growth
Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-A more PR
Wildlife Society: Jaguar Density Drops in Northeastern Corner of Their Range (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Jaguar density drops in northeastern corner of their range
Dozens of trail cameras set up in the jungle-draped hills of Tamaulipas have revealed that jaguar density is rapidly declining in northeastern Mexico.
The problem, researchers believe, involves development and a new highway being built in the Mexican state that borders Texas.
"This is one of the most more PR
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