BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Huddle returns with comprehensive spring football preview coverage of all 17 ACC programs, April 28-May 1 on ACC Network * * 17 half-hour episodes to break down offseason storylines and early outlooks for the 2026 season For the second consecutive spring, ACC Network's signature studio show, ACC Huddle, will spotlight all 17 ACC football programs with dedicated more PR

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: * * * ADL and Akerman File Federal Civil Rights Complaint Alleging Vast Pattern of Antisemitic Harassment in Bay County, Florida School Antisemitic tropes and swastikas in class, Sieg Heil salutes -- and no meaningful response from administrators * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers * 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

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 23 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * 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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Reaches $40K Settlement With Florida-Based Company that Allegedly Posed as Pa. State Agency Targeting New Business Owners * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with a Florida-based company and its owners for allegedly impersonating a Commonwealth agency as part of efforts to get money from owners of newly-registered Pennsylv more PR

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: * * * 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. * 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

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Conversation continues at the State Capitol about K-3 suspensions The 2023 ban on suspensions (exclusionary discipline) for K-3 students continues to invite commentary. Conversation erupted once more last week during the House Education Finance Com more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Minnesota schools projected to lose students by 2031 Minnesota public school enrollment is expected to decline between 2022 and 2031, according to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES predicts that only ni more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig from an April 16, 2026, hearing on financial market modernization: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify here today. Just over a hundred days ago, I was sworn in as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. During my November confirmation h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC CEO & Executive Director, Clarence E. Anthony, on How Local Governments Deliver Hope * A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities, in a keynote-style address recorded at the 2026 Congressional C more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 23 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients * Each year, the College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni and partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. We are pleased to announce this year's Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Mahlet Asfaw, College more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Honors NAS Pensacola's 200th Birthday on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) spoke on the House floor to mark the 200th birthday of NAS Pensacola, the cradle of naval aviation and proud home of the beloved Blue Angels.Click here to view the Congressman's remarks on the House floor Congressman Patronis: " Mr. Speaker, I rise today t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 23, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Autobrush Sonic Pro Kids Toothbrush Boxes Hazard: The recalled delivery boxes violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries because they contain a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging also does not bear the required warning labels for product more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 24 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * 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

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart's FY 2027 NSRP Bill Builds on Historic Cuts While Prioritizing National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Secu more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 23 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Scott Snell Named 2025-2026 College of Education Kole-McGuffey Award Recipient * Scott Snell, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025-2026 Kole-McGuffey Award for Excellence in Educational Research. This prestigious award is given to a graduate student whose research has made an impactful contribution to the field of education. " Receiving the Kole-McGuffey Prize is incredibl more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase * * 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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by education policy resident Rachel Patrick: * * * Intermediaries: The Link Between Work-Based Learning and Industry Students across the country are pedaling hard--enrolling in career pathways, completing credentials and seeking on-ramps to meaningful work. Employersare  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students * 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

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Fed Urged to Reject Bank Application that Would Greenlight Enova's 100% APR Loans Nationwide * Civil Rights and Consumer Groups Warn Approval Would Harm Communities of Color In a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Powell, advocates raised the alarm regarding predatory lending practices targeting communities of color. The Center for Responsible Lending, Leadership Conference  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Fed Urged to Reject Bank Application that Would Greenlight Enova's 100% APR Loans Nationwide Civil Rights and Consumer Groups Warn Approval of Merger Would Harm Communities of Color * In a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Powell, advocates raised the alarm regarding predatory lending practices targeting communities of color. The Center for Responsible more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * 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

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 24 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * FIS to Report First Quarter Earnings on May 8, 2026 FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, will announce first quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, May 8th, prior to market open. The company will sponsor a live webcast of its earnings conference call with the investment community beginning at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) the same day. To ac more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College to Join Sunshine State Conference Beginning in 2027-28 * Flagler College Athletics announced today that the College will begin a new era in 2027-28, officially joining the Sunshine State Conference as a full member. The move places Flagler in one of NCAA Division II's premier conferences and strengthens the College's presence across the state of Florida while aligning the Saints with fellow p more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Raises Over $559,000 During "1887 Strikes" Day of Giving By Rachel James-Terry Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its annual "1887 Strikes" Day of Giving, raising an extraordinary $559,948.48 during 1,887 minutes of collective generosity from 2,455 donors. "T more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University dance professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship for Choreography * Florida State University School of Dance associate professor nia love has received a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography for her work "Floating Metal: UNDERcurrents in My Father's Garden." "Receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship is a significant national recognition and a meaningful acknowledgment of the imp more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University names Joan M. Schenkel as Associate Vice President for Research Administration * Florida State University has named Joan M. Schenkel as the new Associate Vice President for Research Administration. A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in higher education research administration, Schenkel joins FSU to bolster the university's research infrastructure and su more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel Fights for Federal Workers' Access to Reproductive Health Care in Appropriations Debate * WASHINGTON, D.C. -During this week's Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced an amendment to strike measures in the FY27 bill that restrict federal employees' access to abortion care and block the District of Columbia fro more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Global Stage: Flagler Accounting Student Earns Top Finish at International Competition * At the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Student Conference Case Competition, held April 21, 2026, Jamey Amador achieved an impressive fourth-place finish among more than 160 students representing 86 universities from 19 countries. The competition challenged students to think beyond theory, applyi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: Legacy Tea with FSU's First Lady Jai Vartikar celebrates women's leadership, university's history * Florida State University's First Lady Jai Vartikar joined hundreds of students, alumni and campus leaders Wednesday, April 22 for the inaugural Legacy Tea, an event that honored the university's roots as a women's college and recognized the impact of female leaders. Hosted by the Panhellenic  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU hydrogeologist receives $2.5 million to map Wakulla Springs system, providing insight into Florida's water supply * 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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU names four faculty as Distinguished Research Professors * Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields. "The dedication of these scholars represents the very best of Florida State University," said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson.  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU neuroscientist earns national award for research on taste and eating behavior * A Florida State University neuroscientist has earned a national award for research on gustation, the scientific term for the sense of taste, and how it shapes eating behavior. Associate Professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience Roberto Vincis has earned the 2026 Ajinomoto Award for Young Investigators in Gusta more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student from Tallahassee selected for John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program * A Florida State University student has been selected for a national civil rights and public policy program, joining a network of emerging leaders committed to advancing social change. Shiv Patel, a sophomore majoring in exercise physiology on the pre-med track, is one of five undergraduate and five graduate stud more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU to confer honorary degree on alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely at spring commencement * Lt. Gen. Sean Farrell and Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez will also address graduates Florida State University will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumna and entrepreneur Sara Blakely during spring commencement ceremonies May 1-2, celebrating her impact as an inventor, philanthropist and more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, involving Director, Analyst Kayla Velnoskey: * * * HR Leaders Must Evolve Pay for Performance in the Age of AI Q&A with Kayla Velnoskey * The rise of AI is amplifying long-standing challenges in how organizations design and deliver effective pay for performance programs. We spoke with Kayla Velnoskey, Director, Analyst in the Gartner HR p more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Georgia and Florida Wildfires: 87 Homes Destroyed as Extreme Drought Fuels Massive Blazes The driest conditions in a decade have spawned wildfires across parts of Georgia and Florida, destroying at least 87 homes and forcing thousands to evacuate.  Much of the region is under extreme drought conditions, creating a combustible environment. More than 34 fires were responded to by the  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * 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. * 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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Announces More Than 13,000 Families Benefit from New VPK & Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans Partnership * KISSIMMEE, Fla.- Today, Governor DeSantis announced more than 13,000 families are participating in the partnership between Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans within the first four months of its launch. more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Texas Congratulates Clients on Being D CEO's Mergers & Acquisitions Awards Finalists * 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

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Environmental, Real Estate Practices Shortlisted for Chambers Awards 2026 * NEW YORK - April 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Environmental and Real Estate practices have been shortlisted by Chambers for the 2026 Environment Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Associated Press: Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio's Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges Associated Press reported Sunday that 2026 Ohio Senate race candidate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Addresses Trade Issues with USTR Greer, Including Work on Protecting Florida Farmers * "In Fact, Nearly $200 Billion in Goods Flow from Florida's airports and Seaports Each Year." Highlights Progress Defending American Farmers, Expanding Market Access and Shrinking the Trade Deficit WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: TIME: When No One Was Looking, Ohio Became a Swing State Again TIME reported on Monday that Washington Republicans are growing increasingly concerned about Sen. Jon Husted's vulnerabilitie more PR

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": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, Members of the Subcomm more PR

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: * * * 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 * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Host 2026 Annual Congressional Art Reception * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) will host a reception in honor of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition on Friday, April 24, at the Mary Collins Community Center. WHAT : 2026 Congressional Art Competition to highlight the artistic talent of high school students from Congressional Dist more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveils AI and robotics innovations at eMerge Americas MIA launches the world's first AI-powered airport hologram chatbot while PortMiami showcases next-generation robotics and AI technology. * Miami-Dade County today took center stage at eMerge Americas, unveiling transformative technologies that demonstrate how artificial intelligence and  more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, April 24 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * New College of Florida's Samantha Carmer Named Among Top Career Coaches in Florida New College of Florida is proud to announce that Samantha Carmer, a leader in The Fulcrum, formerly the Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO) Office, has been recognized by Influence Digest as one of the Top Career Coaches in Florida for 2026. This recognition highl more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, April 24 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * Dr. Elizabeth Bright Selected for Prestigious 2026 DAAD Germany Today Program New College of Florida's Office of Research Programs and Services is proud to announce that Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Bright has been accepted into the 2026 DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Germany Today program. Dr. Bright was selected from a highly competit more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * New Report Exposes Stark Racial Disparities in Florida Traffic Stops as Street-Level Immigration Enforcement Expands * The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and LatinoJustice PRLDEF today released a new report, "Discrimination in Overdrive," unveiling severe racial disparities within Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) traffic enforcement practice more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 23 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * NSU Named Coordination Hub for Coral Reef Research in the Atlantic Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI) has been designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as the Atlantic Reef Research Coordination Institute. This designation authorizes increased funding for coral reef research at NSU, and makes NSU the coordinating hu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Owner of Florida Security Firm Pleads Guilty in Washington D.C. for Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program * WASHINGTON - Jewral McIntyre, 44, of Venice, Florida, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to participating in a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained more than $257,980 in Paycheck Protection Program loans, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Patients and associates test drive the da Vinci 5 at Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County * Ascension St. Vincent's is committed to expanding access to quality care across our communities in Northeast Florida. Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County recently became the first and only hospital in the county to add the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical robot, enab more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Raised Levels of Gut Bacterial Wall Toxin Shown to Trigger Lupus Nephritis * 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

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * States react to nitrous oxide deaths with unnecessary, unworkable bans State legislatures truly concerned about teen safety should look beyond bans and embrace a regulatory approach that protects and educates consumers. * In recent years, prompted by concern about danger to teens amid an increase in incidents of deaths associat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Moskowitz, Carter Introduce Legislation to Replenish the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund Last week, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA-02) introduced the Allocating for Disaster Urgency and Long-term Tenability (ADULT) Act, legislation that would replenish FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) and ensure the agency can continue responding to disasters  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Tlaib, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Stop ICE's Warehouse Detention Prisons * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joined Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), and 12 Members of Congress to introduce the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcem more PR

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: * * * SCN, ADL, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Convene Security Briefing to Strengthen Community Preparedness Regional and National Partners Align on Threat Awareness and Layered Security Preparedness * The Secure Community Network (SCN), the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) more PR

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: * * * 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

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Engages HHS Secretary About Keeping Americans Healthy at Senate HELP Committee Senator Ashley Moody questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee Hearing about efforts to improve Americans' health: "As a concerned mother who is fully on board with making our food safer and healthier, it was  more PR

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": * * * Chairman Moolenaar, Ranking Member Khanna, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on how Chi more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, April 24 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * U.S. Shrimp Industry, Food Producers Raise Alarm in Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor and Excess Capacity Last week, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") closed the public comment period in two of its Section 301 investigations examining: (1) Forced Labor: The failure of certain trading partners to prohibit and effectively enforce ban more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube, Titus Introduce Bipartisan PRIMATE Act to Strengthen Biosecurity and Protect Public Health * WASHINGTON - Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.) today introduced the Preventing Risky Importation of Monkeys to Avoid Toxic Exposures Act, or PRIMATE Act, legislation to prohibit the importation of nonhuman primates into the United States to reduce the risk of introducing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Treasury Sanctions Global Illicit Drug Supply Chain Supporting the Sinaloa Cartel India- and Latin America-Based Entities Provided Precursor Chemicals to Terrorist Cartel * Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 23 individuals and entities that comprise a sophisticated synthetic opioid procurement network with ties to more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 23 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF prepares next generation of planners for Florida's growth challenges * Nearly 1,000 people move to Florida each day according to University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, accelerating development that is reshaping communities and placing growing demands on the state's natural resources and ecosystems. At UF's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the next generation  more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 24 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF breaks ground on new research building, The Synapse On April 23, the University of West Florida officially broke ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse. Funded by part of a $32.5 million award from Triumph Gulf Coast and more than $21 million in state funding, th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and 35 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection (Absentee MVP) Act, legislation to block President Donald Trump's efforts more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Cut Red Tape and Strengthen American Energy Production * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, and H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, legislation that repeals burdensome federal building mandates and streamlines permitting requirements to restore balance to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Doug Olson, special agent in charge of the FBI Portland, Oregon, Field Office, and the senior coordinating official on the White House FIFA Task Force, from an April 15, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Homeland Security entitled "A Review of Preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026": * * * Chair Moran, Chair Britt, Ranking Member Va more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio * Wright State is leading a $2.5 million grant project to improve students' AI literacy and prepare them for careers in a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Wright State University has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to develop new AI-focused curriculum, train educators to teach it more PR