BELLEVUE, Washington, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * **MEDIA ALERT FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28** Tuesday on Capitol Hill, King Charles won't be the only person who wears a crown * Moms to Recognize Congressional Champions Tuesday at 10 am. Democratic Women's Caucus/Mamas' Caucus Hearing on Care, Affordability Tuesday at 1 pm. Next Tuesday, April more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners * The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20-24. Sponsored by CWR Wholesale Distribution, the ABYC awards recognize 10 technicians for exceptional customer service, techni more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 20 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Advances in Vault Law 100, Recognized Across Workplace Quality and Practice Prestige Firm earns expanded recognition from Vault, including Best Law Firms to Work For across nine Quality of Life categories and Real Estate Practice Prestige * Akerman has advanced in the Vault Law 100, the legal industry's leading peer-based ranking of the nation's most prestigious law firms. The firm was also rec 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

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Supports Artemis II Mission * Human space flight presents itself with a myriad of unique challenges. A wide variety of factors and logistics must be considered just to make a mission happen and even more to make a mission successful. Ultimately, all of the logistics, planning and training will go unnoticed after a successful launch, but that is the point. As the federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * California Money Launderer Sentenced in D.C. to 70 Months for Role in Scheme that Stole $263 Million * WASHINGTON - Evan Tangeman, 22, of Newport Beach, California, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 70 months in prison for laundering millions of dollars generated by an elaborate social engineering scheme orchestrated by a multi-state criminal enterprise th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, posted the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Coalition Calls Florida's "Show Your Papers" Law an Unconstitutional Attack on Democracy Miami, Florida-- Following a press briefing today, a coalition of national and local civil rights organizations reaffirmed their plan to challenge Florida House Bill 991 in feder more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 24 -- 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

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Concern Raised Over Reported Lack of Transparency in Book Removals in Florida's Polk County Schools * (MIAMI)-PEN America is urging Florida school districts to follow consistent and transparent procedures for book challenges in light of a report in The Ledger that raises serious concern more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 24 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Features Flagler Visual Arts Alumni at Juried Exhibit * The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College present "The Very Ground That Shaped Us," a juried exhibition featuring the works produced by Flagler College's Department of Visual Arts alumni. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition will be open for  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 25 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * D Magazine Names 27 Holland & Knight Attorneys to 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas List DALLAS - D Magazine has named 27 Holland & Knight attorneys to its 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas list. The attorneys on the list are peer-nominated on the basis that they offer unparalleled counsel in one of 39 practice categories, according to the publication. Holland & Knight attorneys named to this year's list more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * El Senador Rick Scott destacado en Diario Las Americas sobre una carta a NBC durante la blanda entrevista a Diaz-Canel en Meet the Press * WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Senador Rick Scott fue destacado en Diario Las Americas hoy, sobre una carta que envio a los lideres de NBC News y su empresa matriz, Comcast, exigiendo respuestas despues de que la cadena ofreciera al dictador cubano Miguel Diaz-Canel una pl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * FAAST Brings Assistive Technology Within Reach at Miller School Open House * At the Mailman Center for Child Development, the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology showcases free tools that support independence, communication and daily living for people with disabilities. At the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine's Mailman Center for Child Development more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Scholars Selected for Prestigious MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship By Laila Lynch, public relations intern Two standout scholars from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication have been named to the prestigious 2026-27 HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship class at the Massachusetts Institute of Techn more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student creates space-inspired artwork as NASA intern * A Florida State University student is one of 16 talented undergraduate artists from across the nation selected for NASA's Psyche Inspired program. Julia Stephens, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art and a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing, has produced a series of artworks relating to a current NASA missio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Garnet & Gold Scholar Society welcomes final inductees * Florida State University's Career Center recently honored its final group of Garnet & Gold Scholars, culminating 16 years of student achievement and impact. Thirteen students were inducted at a ceremonial celebration breakfast. Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society was created to recognize students who engage in meaningf more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 25 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Gainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence building Gainesville city leaders and AJAX construction representatives officially broke ground April 24, 2026 at the site of the future police Property and Evidence Building on the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) campus. The three-story facility is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027. The 24,112 square-f more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Christopher Roney to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christopher Roney to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Christopher Roney Roney is the Owner and Co-Founder of Ace Unlocks. Active in his community, he is the Chairman of the University of We more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Dentistry * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kelly Mallette and the reappointment of Angela Johnson to the Board of Dentistry. Kelly Mallette Mallette is the Senior Director of Government Affairs for Ronald L. Book, P.A. Active in her community, she was previously elected as a Commissioner  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Twelve Judicial Appointments * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces twelve judicial appointments. Matthew Gordon, of Pace, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Gordon has served as a County Judge for Santa Rosa County since his appointment in 2024. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the First Judi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring "Father of our Country" George Washington in Washington County and Announces Further Statewide America250FL Initiatives * CHIPLEY, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring the American Cincinnatus, General George Washington, in Washington County, continuing Florida's commemoration of the nation's 250 th anniversary and more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 25 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hour Media Acquires SagaCity Media's Portfolio of Premium Regional Magazines and Digital Assets Portland, OR - The assets of SagaCity Media, a leading publisher of lifestyle magazines and influential digital media brands across the United States, have been acquired by Hour Media, a diversified media company headquartered in Michigan. The transaction included Sa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * ICYMI--Politico: House Lawmakers Get a Chilling Demo of 'Jailbroken' AI House Republicans see inside the adversary's playbook * This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security hosted a bipartisan, closed-door demonstration of "jailbroken" AI with presentations from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Counterter more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Frankel Speaks Against Devastating Cuts to National Security and Humanitarian Programs in Appropriations Debate * During yesterday's National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke against House Republicans' proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) NSRP bill, which would cut critical funding that streng more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the NY Post: Mamdani made Ken Griffin a target -- and cemented NYC's death spiral * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in the New York Post arguing against wealth tax proposals pushed by blue state socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the death spiral ahead for New York if they keep villainizing their biggest tax base.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * In One Week, DOJ's New Fraud Division Secures $300M in Funding for Prosecutorial Support While Announcing More Indictments, Convictions, and Sentences Representing Millions In Taxpayer Fraud The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the following actions from across the country to hold individuals accountable for schemes that attempted or succeeded in defrauding the Ame more PR

FORT PIERCE, Florida, April 24 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College Students Present Data-Driven Research on Indian River Lagoon Restoration, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biomedical Innovation The Spring 2026 Science Symposium brought together student researchers addressing some of Florida's most pressing environmental and public health challenges * PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (April 24, 2026) -- Indian River State College (The River) hoste more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Leader of Violent Criminal Enterprise Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Prison * BOSTON - The leader of a violent criminal enterprise that operated in Hampden County was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for directing the trafficking of large amounts of cocaine and crack cocaine throughout Western Massachusetts, as well as for possessing a fi more PR

DORAL, Florida, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 24, 2026 * On April 24, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miami CFAR Symposium Highlights Breakthroughs in HIV Treatment, Cure Research and Community Impact From long-acting antiretroviral therapies and cure-strategy research to implementation science and community-centered care, the University of Miami CFAR symposium explored how HIV research is shaping the future of prevention and treatment. From long-acting antiretroviral therapies to  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Co-Leads $14 Million PCORI Trial to Transform Sleep Apnea Care * A five-year, multisite clinical trial will compare three patient-centered treatment strategies for obstructive sleep apnea, enrolling 2,400 participants nationwide. Nearly a billion adults worldwide and more than 80 million in the United States aren't getting the sleep they need due to obstr more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 20 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Redefines Crime Center Operations, Centering Workflows Around Measurable "Missions" AI-driven CommandCentral Aware sets a new standard in automating intelligence and accelerating community outcomes * CHICAGO - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced a fundamental evolution of its CommandCentral Aware platform, establishing a new standard for real-time crime center operati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Gulf Futures Challenge Awards $20 Million Each to Two Projects Building a Safer, More Resilient Gulf Coast The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf Research Program has awarded $20 million each to the Louisiana Public Health Institute and the Gulf Offshore Research Institute through the Gulf Futures Challenge, a $50 million initiative to fun more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Looking for the ABC Agenda? Find it here * For those attending the recreational boating industry's premier advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), the latest agenda offers a detailed look at the policy discussions that will drive this year's advocacy in Washington, D.C. Taking place May 4-6, ABC will convene industry leaders and policymaker more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants Winners Represent Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington * During the NSBA 2026 Annual Conference, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Go Green Initiative announced ten winn more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Jacksonville, Florida, to Open May 21 * Retailer's newest location to feature more than 800 products from 115+ Florida-based suppliers Jacksonville, Fla. (April 23, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 38,432-square-foot store, located at 1 Riverside Ave. in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., on May 21, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoration of Florida's Robinson Preserve Benefits Fish, Visitors, and Local Economy Researchers examined both the economic impacts and fisheries benefits of restoring Robinson Preserve, a former farm site near Tampa Bay now transformed into a coastal nature preserve. * Investments in the restoration of Florida's Robinson Preserve are paying off for fish, more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law Career Services team attends NALP Annual Education Conference * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-Three members of Penn State Dickinson Law Career Services team recently attended the NALP Annual Education Conference (AEC), held in Hollywood, Florida, from April 14 to April 17. Senior Associate Dean for Student Lifecycle Operations & Administration Bek more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Pre-Law Student Uses 3+3 Program to Accelerate Path to Law School * Elijah Cook-Klockowski is turning ambition into action as he prepares for a future in law. A Toledo native majoring in environmental studies with a pre-law concentration, Cook-Klockowski arrived at The University of Toledo with a clear goal: attend law school. Elijah Cook-Klockowski will begin law school next fall during what would tradit more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 24 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Record Number of Embry-Riddle Students Present Research at Campus Forums and at National Conference * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student researchers set a record in the number of projects presented at the university's spring research forums and also showcased their work on a national stage. Many projects focused on space, including studies of microgravity on bacteria, materia more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing a resolution to officially recognize April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. The resolution highlights the critical importance of early diagn more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Decries Republican Attacks on Bedrock Environmental and Wildlife Laws * The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Reliable  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on April 28, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador * Mr. Juan Rodriguez, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Urges Floridians to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day Senator Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday and help save lives. On National Drug Take Back Day, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration hosts drop off locations nationwide where anyone can drop off unused, unwanted or expired prescription med more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Executive Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Leading a Money Laundering Operation for Transnational Criminal Organizations Defendant Laundered Approximately $300 Million, Including for Cartels and Drug Traffickers, Using a Technology Company as a Cover * Alain Bibliowicz Mitrani, a resident of Miami, Florida and a citizen of France and Colombi 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

HUNT VALLEY, Maryland, April 21 -- Textron Systems (formerly the AAI) issued the following news release: * * * Textron Systems Awarded $9.5m Contract For Advanced Electronic Warfare Simulation To The U.S. Air Force Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from IMPRES Technology Solutions, Inc., a federal IT solutions provider supporting defense and national security missions, to test the Eagle Passive Active Warning S 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

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events:" (Continued fromPart 1 of 2) * * * Selected Legislative Options Some Members of the 118th and 119th Congresses have introduced bills related to ticketing services for live events. The provisions in some of these bills aimed to increase protections for consumers by, for example, increasing transparency about the tick more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 24 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM College of Fine Arts to honor distinguished alumni * The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts will honor five outstanding graduates at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards on Thursday, May 7. Hosted by Harris Smith, dean of the UNM College of Fine Arts, the annual celebration recognizes alumni who have achieved excellence in their respective fields while making meaningful contrib more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured * FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida roofing employer for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards after an employee suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured when falling from a two-story residenc more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 24 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF marine biology student selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar * University of South Florida second-year student Mckenzie Newbern has been selected as a 2026 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholar. Newbern will attend a training with NOAA this May and participate in a research internship with NOAA in summer 2027. A scholarship program specifically for second more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Lily Turner leaves her mark through advocacy for special needs patients As a student in the School of Dentistry, Turner has spearheaded efforts to improve the dental care experience for patients who might find treatment particularly difficult and stressful. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry For many patients, a trip to the dentist is routine. But for individuals with sens more PR

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On HBO Max This May * Catch The Debut Of Season Two Of Max Original "On The Roam," HBO Original Comedy Special "Josh Johnson: Symphony," Documentary Series "U.S. Against The World: Four Years With The Men's National Soccer Team," A New Episode Of "The Yogurt Shop Murders," And Documentary "The A List: 15 Stories From Asia And Pacific Diaspo more PR