COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio has long advocated that the practice of submetering does not serve consumers and could in fact harm them through higher electric bills. Submetering companies also do not provide important consumer protections, including the right to shop for a generation supplier, access to low-i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Receipt of $44 Million in Tobacco Settlement Disbursement * Griffin: 'With this year's disbursement, Arkansas has now received a total of more than $1.47 billion' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing Arkansas's annual disbursement of tobacco settlement funds: "The State of Arkansas has received $ more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on April 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Crawford Statement on FISA 702 Reauthorization House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement on the introduction of language to reauthorize the critical national security tool, which allows the United States to gather intelligence on foreign t more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, April 24 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Danny Crittenden Named Outstanding Tiger Alumni Recipient Having graduated from Cowley College, Danny Crittenden has built a career defined by leadership, service, and a strong commitment to his community. He was recently recognized for his accomplishments by being named the Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award recipient. Born in Wellington, Kansas, in 1979, Crittenden is a 1998 graduate of Wellington High S more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, April 25 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * CPKC reaches tentative long-term hourly collective agreements with SMART TD and BLET Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached new tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Works - Transportation Division (SMART-TD) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $206 Million in Public Assistance Funds DENTON, Texas - FEMA Region 6 announced $206.3 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for Public Assistance projects. Through Public Assistance, FEMA empowers state and local communities to recover following a major more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Garcia Trading the Tassel for a Badge * For Lili Garcia, the most important step this May won't be across a graduation stage-it will be into a career she's been chasing for years. The University of the Ozarks senior is choosing to miss Commencement in order to begin her journey in law enforcement, trading a ceremony for a calling On May 16-the same day her classmates will be participating in th more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Institute Victories for Liberty in 2026 * The Goldwater Institute's 2026 is off to an extraordinary start. So far this year, we have worked with partners across the country to pass 14 bills expanding freedom and reining in government, with several additional reforms nearing the finish line. At the same time, we are advancing more than 100 bills across 32 states. And Goldwate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill Welcomes DOJ Decision, Calls for Swift Action on Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice's announcement it was closing its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell: "I welcome t more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 24 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Launches Landmark Head-to-Head Pulsed Field Ablation Trial in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation * Irvine, CA - April 24, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson today announced the initiation of the PERSIGMA randomized controlled trial (RCT), one of the first randomized studies evaluating competitive pulsed field ablation (PFA) technologies. In this rapidly advan more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 24 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc.: * * * MISA to Open Steel Processing Plant in Mississippi County Nearly $40 Million Investment Will Bring 35 Jobs to Region * MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (April 23, 2026) - Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA), a global leader in the metals industry, today announced its plans to build an advanced flat-rolled steel processing plant in Osceola. Th more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Biology Students Earn Honors at TriBeta Regional Convention SWOSU biology students earned multiple honors at the 2026 TriBeta Southcentral Regional Convention in Cedar Hills, Texas. Twelve students from the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences presented research at the conference and competed against nearly 50 students from universities across Arkansas, Oklahoma a more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * They Come from All Walks of Life, the Seasoned Members of Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors A mix of Air Force leaders, CAP members, and outside professionals helps align the organization's volunteer service with the future needs of the communities it serves. * What is the Board of Governors? The people who serve on Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors, like its 70,000 memb more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 25 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news: * * * Two Languages, Endless Possibilities: LRSD Launches State's First Dual Language Immersion Program Little Rock School District announced an exciting new opportunity for families with the launch of the state's first Bilingual Education/Dual Language Immersion program, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The District received state approval to implement the program on April 10, 2026, following near more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Faculty Inducted Into Arkansas Research Alliance Academy * Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty members have been inducted into the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Academy, a distinction recognizing leading researchers whose work is driving innovation and economic growth across the state. Dr. Anindya Ghosh, professor of chemistry and associate dean  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 25 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Holds Topping Out Ceremony for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted a topping out ceremony today for the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Hospital, which will be the new home of world-class orthopaedic and sports medicine care providers serving Northwest Arkansas. Attendees wer more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Investment Club Members Benefit from Investment Summit and Training with Walton Investment Team in Bentonville Students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Investment Club recently participated in a two-day investment training program in Bentonville, Ark., in collaboration with the Walton Investment Team, led by President Dr. Kevin Stephenson. The training program  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * UnitedHealthcare Eliminates Most Medical Prior Authorizations, Accelerates Payments for Key Rural Care Hospitals and Providers Nationwide Initiatives help independent rural hospitals improve cash flow and enhance financial stability, ensuring continued access to quality care for local residents Company will continue to invest further in supporting rural communities * UnitedHealthcare today annou more PR