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2026-04-30

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for 2026-05-01 ( 214 items )

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

'American Idol' Scores 5.3 Million Total Viewers With Biggest Audience in Over 2 Months During Taylor Swift Night (10)

BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'American Idol' Scores 5.3 Million Total Viewers With Biggest Audience in Over 2 Months During Taylor Swift Night * * "American Idol" celebrated the music of Taylor Swift live on ABC and Disney+, ranking as the No. 1 entertainment program on the night among Total Viewers (5.34 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.42 rating), as the Top 7 put their own unique spin on more PR

'The Map of Longing' Arrives on Netflix Next July 17 (10)

LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * 'The Map of Longing' Arrives on Netflix Next July 17 STARRING ALICIA FALCO, PABLO ALVAREZ, AND GEORGINA AMOROS, THE MINISERIES ADAPTS THE SUCCESSFUL NOVEL BY ALICE KELLEN FOR THE SCREEN * Netflix has today revealed the release date, teaser trailer, official poster, and first-look images for The map of longing, the miniseries starring Alicia Falco, Pablo Alvarez, and Georgina Amo more PR

10 things to know about the property market: April 2026 (10)

IRVINE, California, April 30 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: April 2026 * IRVINE, Calif., April 30, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for April 2026. The U.S. housing market is entering the second quarter with warning signs. Sellers ar more PR

13 Local Governments, Leaders Oppose DHS Proposed Rule Restricting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 13 local governments and local government leaders has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule concerning employment authorization reform for asylum applicants. The group voiced concerns over the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, arguing that the rule would create significant barriers for asylum seekers attempting to obtain work permits, and subsequently h more ST

20 State Attorney Generals Oppose DHS Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A group of 20 state Attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the department's proposed rule titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter challenges DHS's proposed amendments to the processing and eligibility criteria for Employment Authorization Documents for asylum seekers. The group opposes key provisions of the proposal that would increase the waiting period to apply for an ini more ST

2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees (10)

ARCATA, California, April 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * 2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees * The ERFSA grant awards are designed to support tenured-track faculty, lecturers, and staff with less than five years of employment at Cal Poly Humboldt. These awards celebrate ERFSA's ongoing commitment to fostering professional growth, scholarly achievement, and innovative work of our early-career colleagues whose projects reflect the creati more PR

21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy is celebrating 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. The academy was established in fall 2019 to prepare teachers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive, c more PR

36 Advocacy Organizations Oppose Labor Department Proposed Independent Contractor Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 36 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition contends the proposal departs from longstanding agency interpretations and court precedents, and would severely limit workers' access to essential more ST

4 Ways UC San Diego Research Is Changing the Future of Health (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 4 Ways UC San Diego Research Is Changing the Future of Health * Health care is changing -not just in the way diseases are treated, but in how they're detected and, increasingly, prevented. At the University of California San Diego, researchers are helping drive that shift, bringing together expertise across disciplines to move discoveries more quickly from the lab to real-world more PR

AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut co more PR

Ahilan Arulanantham delivers oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Ahilan Arulanantham delivers oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court * The U.S. Supreme Court convened on April 29 for the current term's final day of scheduled oral arguments. One case on the justices' docket, Mullin v. Doe, had been brought by immigrants from Syria who were challenging the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Temporary Protected Status more PR

Akin Secures Significant Victory for Armistice Capital in Securities Class Action Jury Trial (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Akin Secures Significant Victory for Armistice Capital in Securities Class Action Jury Trial Akin announced today that it has achieved a significant victory on behalf of Armistice Capital in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in the case In re: Vaxart, Inc. Securities Litigation. On April 28, 2026, following a three-week trial, a California federal jury issued more PR

Alliance for Chemical Distribution Urges Department of Labor to Revert to 2021 Worker Classification Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for the agency to return to its 2021 rule on employee or independent contractor classification. The letter addresses concerns regarding worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. ACD represents over 400 chemical distribution compan more ST

Americans for Tax Reform Supports Labor Department Proposed Independent Contractor Rule to Enhance Worker Flexibility (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform, a nonprofit taxpayer advocacy group, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing a proposed rule revising independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. ATR emphasized that the 2026 proposal would restore a clearer standard that prioritizes economic freedom and self-determination for independent worke more ST

Americans for Tax Reform: Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- 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: Wideman Pools (Festus more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: Fresh and Affordable Foods Act Would Rightly Establish a Uniform, Science-Based Standard for Food Safety (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by Isabelle Marchese: * * * FRESH and Affordable Foods Act Would Rightly Establish a Uniform, Science-Based Standard for Food Safety More regulation doesn't mean healthier food. In fact, it often means the opposite. Overregulation leads to higher grocery bills, fewer choices, and less investment in the ingredients of tomorrow, ultimately undermining the very health outcomes lawmakers claim to want more PR

APHIS Expands the Sweet Orange Scab Quarantined Area in California (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Sweet Orange Scab Quarantined Area in California * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for swe more PR

Apple reports second quarter results (10)

CUPERTINO, California, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple reports second quarter results * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share was $2.01, up 22 percent year over year. more PR

Artanis Industry Communities Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Address Workforce Housing in Project Matador EIS (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Artanis Industry Communities, a division of Artanis Capital LLC, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the socioeconomic scoping of the Project Matador Environmental Impact Statement. The letter highlights the workforce housing shortage expected in Carson County, where Project Matador's construction workforce will far exceed the local population and housing capacity. The company, based in Los Angeles, California, detailed more ST

Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan * Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint ag more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets (10)

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irrespon more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect (10)

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn more PR

Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger (10)

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition fi more PR

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital nurses, community members intensify pressure on hospital to keep burn unit open (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Bakersfield Memorial Hospital nurses, community members intensify pressure on hospital to keep burn unit open * Registered nurses, community members, labor advocates, and local supporters will hold a press conference on Friday, May 1 outside Bakersfield Memorial Hospital to demand hospital leadership reverse plans to close the hospital's burn unit. At the event, nurses and more PR

Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Blue Investment - How Protecting Marine Life Pays Us Back (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * The Blue Investment: How Protecting Marine Life Pays Us Back By Devan Schowe in Blog, Coexisting with Wildlife, ESA on April 29, 2026 A few months ago, we published a blog that highlighted the economic value of wildlife conservation on land. These economic gains included the yearly revenue generated from admission to national parks, massive economic impact of wildlife tourism on local economies, and infl more PR

Breakthrough Institute Supports Sponsor-Prepared Environmental Review for Fermi America Project (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Breakthrough Institute, Berkeley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission expressing support for the scope of environmental review for Fermi America LLC's Project Matador Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus. The project involves AP1000 nuclear units planned for construction at the site. BTI advocates for responsible regulation and oversight of nuclear energy to facilitate safe and clean power generation and acts in t more ST

Building Skills Partnership Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Restricting Asylum Work Authorization (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Building Skills Partnership, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. BSP contends that the NPRM would severely limit asylum seekers' access to Employment Authorization Documents, effectively barring many from working legally in the United States during their asylum adjudication. BSP emphasizes more ST

Burritos in Bengaluru (10)

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Burritos in Bengaluru * The following story appeared in the winter 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. A version of this article also appears in the winter edition of the Reves Center's World Minded newsletter. - Ed. The headline for the CNBC "Make It" video about Bert Mueller '11, posted on April 26, 2025, was irresistible: "I left the U.S. for India and built a $23M burrito business." It's no surpr more PR

CA CPUC Votes to Protect Ratepayers (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * CA CPUC Votes to Protect Ratepayers Food & Water Watch applauds CPUC for making the right call * Moments ago, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to stop SoCalGas from using ratepayers to recoup costs for their dangerous and unnecessary Angeles Link Project - the company's plans to build pipelines to move hydrogen across Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. Food & Water Watch more PR

Calif. A.G. Bonta Sends Letter to GoFundMe General Counsel Wilford on March 3, 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026 The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior kno more ST

Calif. Gov. Newsom: 61 Days Later, No Plan - Trump's Iran War Drives National Gas Prices to a Four-year High, Sending Prices Soaring Across the Economy (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * 61 days later, no plan: Trump's Iran war drives national gas prices to a four-year high, sending prices soaring across the economy What you need to know: Gas prices just hit their highest point nationally since 2022. Over two months ago, Donald Trump launched a war with no plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20 percent of the world's oil supply. Sin more PR

California Rural Legal Assistance Urges HUD to Preserve 30-Day Eviction Notice for Rent Nonpayment (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule to revoke the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. CRLA emphasized the importance of maintaining the 30-Day Notice Rule to protect vulnerable tenants living in public housing and project-based rental assistance units funded by HUD. In the letter, CR more ST

Capitola Mayor Morgan Opposes Proposed Regulatory Changes on Seabed Mining Near California Coast (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Capitola (California) Mayor Margaux Morgan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing proposed administrative revisions to regulations concerning the extraction of outer continental shelf minerals other than oil, gas, and sulfur. The City cited concerns over environmental impacts, economic consequences, public safety, and climate change effects as reasons to maintain current regulatory safeguards more ST

Casten Urges Real Estate Industry to Provide Climate Risk Information to Homebuyers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Urges Real Estate Industry to Provide Climate Risk Information to Homebuyers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 16 House Democrats in urging leaders of the real estate industry to provide homebuyers with critical information on the climate risks to which prospective individual home purchases may be exposed. "While there is still room for improvement in climate ris more PR

Cedars Sinai Guerin Children's Launches First Neuro NICU in LA Region (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars Sinai Guerin Children's Launches First Neuro NICU in LA Region * Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's has launched the first Neuro Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Neuro NICU) in the Los Angeles region. Neuro NICU is a specialized program that brings together multidisciplinary pediatric specialists to deliver advanced, coordinated care for n more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: American Law Enforcement - 400 Years of Evolution and Order (10)

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to the Thinking Minnesota: * * * To protect and serve American law enforcement: 400 years of evolution and order American law enforcement has been in a continual state of evolution, leading to the earned legitimacy and societal order our founders s more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: SCOTUS Affirms Donor Confidentiality (10)

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by Development Director Kathryn Johnson: * * * SCOTUS affirms donor confidentiality On Wednesday, the Supreme Court sided 9-0 with a pregnancy resource center being targeted by Democratic Attorney General Matthew Platkin of New Jersey. In 2022, Platkin issued a subpoena demanding First Choice more PR

Central American Resource Center Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Severely Limiting Asylum Seekers Work Authorization (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Central American Resource Center of Northern California has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would drastically restrict employment authorization for asylum applicants. The letter requests that DHS rescind the February 23, 2026 NPRM, which CARECEN SF warns would make it nearly impossible for many asylum seekers to work legally while their claims are pending. CARECEN SF asserts t more ST

Cesar Chavez Foundation Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Cesar Chavez Foundation, Keene, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The foundation urged HUD to withdraw the proposal, citing concerns that eliminating prorated assistance would harm eligible households and unintentionally increase per-unit federal subsidies, whic more ST

Cetera Financial Group Urges Clarity in Worker Classification Rules Under Fair Labor Standards Act (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Cetera Financial Group, San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division addressing the proposed regulations concerning classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company, a parent to broker-dealers and investment advisers serving over one million customers, supports the department's efforts to reform the Economic Realities test used to determine w more ST

Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed EPA FY2027 Budget (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed EPA FY2027 Budget * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito addressed more PR

ChatPPT Collaborates with Intel to Launch Hybrid AI PC Edition (10)

SANTA CLARA, California, April 29 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * ChatPPT Collaborates with Intel to Launch Hybrid AI PC Edition * Finding it a hassle to create presentation slides for your next meeting? You're not alone. A notable GfK study of over 1,000 office workers found that most office workers spend about 20 hours a month creating present more PR

Cisneros Leads New Dems to Lay Out National Security Approach to Restore America's Strength, Security, and Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Cisneros Leads New Dems to Lay Out National Security Approach to Restore America's Strength, Security, and Status * Today, as we near the 60 day mark in the war with Iran, the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31), penned a letter to President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to more PR

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Opposes HUD Proposal Targeting Mixed-Status Families (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 that would target lawfully present immigrants and U.S. citizens in mixed-status households. CHIRLA argued that the rule would cause widespread harm to American families and worsen the housing affordability crisis. The or more ST

CODEPINK Activist Arrested for Disrupting War Criminal Pete Hegseth at Senate Hearing (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * CODEPINK Activist Arrested for Disrupting War Criminal Pete Hegseth at Senate Hearing WASHINGTON -- For the second straight day, CODEPINK has confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, demanding accountability for the war crimes he has committed. Today, activist Gu more PR

Colusa Indian Energy Chief Operating Officer Ahmann Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Ken Ahmann, chief operating officer of Colusa Indian Energy, on behalf of the Colusa Indian Community, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes": * * * Chairman Hurd Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for this opportunity to testify. My name is Ken Ahm more PR

Congressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural America (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural America * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will support key components of America's agricultural economy and support Hoosier farmers through every season. "I am e more PR

Congressman Valadao Leads Subcommittee Markup of FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Leads Subcommittee Markup of FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. This measure was approved by the Subcommittee, which Congressman Valadao chairs. "As Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it's been a productive few weeks working to pu more PR

Congressman Valadao Votes to Support Central Valley Producers by Passing the 2026 Farm Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Votes to Support Central Valley Producers by Passing the 2026 Farm Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, out of the U.S. House of Representatives. "As the sole dairy farmer in Congress and a new member of the Hou more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 2026 Farm Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 2026 Farm Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the 2026 Farm Bill: "The Republican Farm Bill will hurt families and farmers, paving the way to more cruelty and exploitation of helpless animals. Americans are struggling with the consequences of Trump's disastrous tariffs and soaring food prices, all while more PR

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Resolution Supporting Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Resolution Supporting Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, led her colleagues in introducing a resolution supporting the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Congresswoman Rivas' resolution highlights the importance of the GHGRP and recognizes that eliminating more PR

Congresswoman Simon Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after she voted against S. 1318, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, which would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702 of FISA provides the government with the authority to conduct surveil more PR

Conn. A.G. Tong Sends Letter to House Senate Leaders on Feb. 10, 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary more ST

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Phase of El Nino-Southern Oscillation Foreshadows U.S. Wildfire Activity Up to a Year in Advance (10)

BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Phase of El Nino-Southern Oscillation foreshadows U.S. wildfire activity up to a year in advance New CIRES and NOAA research shows a link between cool La Nina phases and increased wildfires * The Pacific Ocean's El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is arguably the most influential climate driver on Earth. Its cycles of warm and cool waters in the central and more PR

CORREA OPPOSES FARM BILL EXTENSION (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA OPPOSES FARM BILL EXTENSION * Farm Bill provisions would increase food insecurity and invalidate California's state rights WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted NO on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 ( H.R. 7567 ), which aims to extend the Farm Bill for another five years, due to provisions that would cement deep cuts to SNAP benefits and und more PR

CORREA REINTRODUCES HONOR OUR COMMITMENT ACT (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA REINTRODUCES HONOR OUR COMMITMENT ACT * Legislation aims to protect Vietnam War refugees WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Derek Tran (CA-45) reintroduced the Honor Our Commitment Act, which would prohibit the deportation of Vietnamese refugees who came to the United States prior to July 12, 1995, when relations between the U.S. and Vietnam were normalized more PR

Costa Statement on House Passage of the Farm Bill 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Statement on House Passage of the Farm Bill 2026 * WASHINGTON \- Following House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567), commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: "Food security is national security, and the Farm Bill is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation Congress works on because more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Acer AES015 Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Scooters (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 30, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Acer AES015 Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Scooters Hazard: A loose screw can cause the front tube to fold down unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from a fall hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: April 30, 2026 Units: About 510 (In addition, about 311 were sold in Canada and about 150 were sold in Mexico) Consumer Contact: Acer America Corporation toll-fr more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Model Year 2025-2026 CRF250R/RX/RWE & CRF450R/RX/RWE Off-Road Motorcycles (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 30, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Model Year 2025-2026 CRF250R/RX/RWE and CRF450R/RX/RWE Off-Road Motorcycles Hazard: The handlebar's clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: April 30, 2026 Units: About 12,600 (In addition, about six were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: American Hon more PR

Crawford Fellows present new methods of conserving, managing wildlife habitat (10)

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Crawford Fellows present new methods of conserving, managing wildlife habitat * Montana State University graduate student S. William Hammond, center, discusses his research project using State-Space modeling for Ecological Inferences and Forecasts as the first cohort of Crawford Fellows present their research during the Crawford Fellows Showcase Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Col more PR

CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain (10)

CAMARILLO, California, May 1 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain CSUCI is proud to announce that Ekin Pehlivan has been selected as a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Spain. Fulbright Scholar Awards are among the most prestigious international fellowships, supporting faculty in teaching and research abroad while fostering global collaboration and professional growth. Fulb more PR

CSUF Celebrates Construction Milestone for Landmark Hall Leadership Hub (10)

FULLERTON, California, April 30 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Celebrates Construction Milestone for Landmark Hall Leadership Hub * Cal State Fullerton campus leaders, faculty, staff and supporters came together to celebrate a significant milestone in the construction of Landmark Hall, an academic hub that will empower future generations of leaders and drive leadership studies across Orange County and beyond. The more than 20,000-squar more PR

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Expands Educational Access and Opportunity Across the Coachella Valley Through Pre-college Programs (10)

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 1 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Palm Desert Campus expands educational access and opportunity across the Coachella Valley through pre-college programs The pre-college programs at CSUSB deliver comprehensive academic and personal support services designed to increase high school graduation rates, college enrollment and degree completion. * The California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) Palm more PR

Decoding the Battlefield: NPS Students Develop Solution to Support Urgent U.S. and NATO Need (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Decoding the Battlefield: NPS Students Develop Solution to Support Urgent U.S. and NATO Need * Adversarial soldiers, vehicles, drones, and other assets communicating wirelessly -whether stationary or on the move in the battlefield -emit electromagnetic (EM) signals that can be detected and recorded. Because deciphering signals that are mixed together can be extremely difficult, oftentimes information about their sou more PR

Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the wi more PR

Direct Relief Delivers Insulin, Diabetes Care Supplies to Ecuador (10)

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Delivers Insulin, Diabetes Care Supplies to Ecuador * Direct Relief has delivered 52,000 vials of insulin along with more than 2.1 million needles and syringes to Ecuador, supporting ongoing efforts by the country's Ministry of Public Health to ensure people living with diabetes have access to essential treatment. The insulin was donated by Novo Nordisk, and the needl more PR

Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy * Last Friday night, more than 500 community members packed into Birch Aquarium at Scripps to dance, shimmy and shake off their environmental woes, while also discovering ways to advance climate solutions. At the center of the action was distinguished UC San Diego alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson -a ma more PR

DoorDash Urges Labor Department to Finalize Proposed Rule Supporting Independent Contractor Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- DoorDash, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor responding to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning employee or independent contractor status under several federal labor statutes. The company expressed support for the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule and largely restore the 2021 rule, emphasizing the need to preserve flexibility and predictability for millions of Americans who choose inde more ST

Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology * Nico U. Dosenbach, MD, PhD, a widely recognized pioneer in precision neuroimaging, has been installed as the inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology at WashU Medicine. The professorship was established by David M. Holtzman, MD, a world-renowned WashU Medicine expert in Alzheimer's disease more PR

East Bay Housing Organizations Oppose HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- East Bay Housing Organizations, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. EBHO argued that allowing Public Housing Authorities and owners of HUD-assisted housing to impose strict time limits or work requirements could lead to increased evictions and homelessness. more ST

Elfreth Questions Hegseth On Sexual Assault Prevention, Support for Ukraine & Global Cooperation (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Questions Hegseth On Sexual Assault Prevention, Support for Ukraine & Global Cooperation * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine during the Committee Hearing on the Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2027 Budge more PR

Environmental Defense Fund: CPUC Stops SoCalGas' Angeles Link, Prioritizing Customer Protection (10)

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * CPUC Stops SoCalGas' Angeles Link, Prioritizing Customer Protection Statement from Michael Colvin, Director of the California Energy Program, Environmental Defense Fund * California regulators today halted Southern California Gas Company's Angeles Link hydrogen pipeline proposal, citing concerns about how project costs would be recovered from residential gas customers across Southern more PR

Equality California Announces New Endorsements for 2026 Elections (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Announces New Endorsements for 2026 Elections * SACRAMENTO - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of nine candidates running for national and state offices ahead of the 2026 primary and midterm elections. "Electing pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot has ne more PR

ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career (10)

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career * * Roberts oversees ESPN's news operation, studio shows, audio and more * "His leadership has made a tremendous difference and he will leave a lasting legacy at ESPN." - Burke Magnus David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media indus more PR

Experian Announces Agent Trust to Power Trusted AI Driven Commerce (10)

COSTA MESA, California, May 1 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Experian Announces Agent Trust to Power Trusted AI Driven Commerce First-of-its-kind human-to-agent binding service for secure AI-driven commerce, developed with a growing ecosystem of agentic commerce collaborators, including Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire * Experian today announced Experian Agent Trust(TM), a first-of-its-kind framework that establishes a se more PR

Farm Bill Passes House in a Missed Opportunity to Help Animals (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Farm Bill Passes House in a Missed Opportunity to Help Animals Today, the House of Representatives voted 224-200 to pass the Farm Bill--the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567). In addition to continuing to utilize taxpayer dollars to buoy America's broken, cruel, and dangerous system of animal agriculture, the bill undermines animal welfare in more PR

Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction * The Transaction Sevita completed its $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring's ResCare Community Living division on March 31, 2026, after more than a year of federal antitrust review and a California market impact assessment. The deal transferred one of the country's largest providers of services for more PR

Feenstra Applauds Passage of Farm Bill Out of House and Highlights Major Victories for Iowa Farmers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds Passage of Farm Bill Out of House and Highlights Major Victories for Iowa Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised House passage of the Farm Bill, highlighting major legislative wins for Iowa agriculture. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes provisions from 15 bills he introduced, seven he co-led, and four he co-sponsored. more PR

FFRF Action Fund: Acting Navy Secretary is 'Theocrat' for Outlandish Claims About Witchcraft (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Acting Navy Secretary is 'Theocrat' for outlandish claims about witchcraft FFRF Action Fund names new Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his outlandish claims in the past about witchc more PR

Flex Association Supports Proposed Department of Labor Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Flex Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing the Wage and Hour Division's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the determination of employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Flex, representing leading app-based platforms such as DoorDash, Lyft, Instacart, and Uber, expressed strong support for more ST

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud (10)

NEW YORK, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that NYDIRA ADAMS, a/k/a "Nadira Adams," a/k/a "Nadira Adams-McMillan," pled guilty today to carrying out a scheme in which she caused federal student loan borrowers to sub more PR

From Maui to Medicine, Viterbi Helped Her Chart Her Own Path (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Maui to Medicine, Viterbi Helped Her Chart Her Own Path * Growing up on Maui, Hawaii, Alara Berkmen did not look like a future engineer on paper. She was better at English than math, loved music and the arts, and the STEM classes offered at her school were all-male. "I didn't really want to take those classes," she says. What she had instead was curio more PR

Future students get sneak peak of SFSU life at campus preview event (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Future students get sneak peak of SFSU life at campus preview event * Congratulations, you have been admitted to San Francisco State University! What's ahead for you on our campus this fall? Over 1,700 admitted high school and community college students got an early look on April 11 at " Explore SFSU: Admitted Student Day," a campuswide preview of academics, st more PR

HACU backs HSI legislation in California (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU backs HSI legislation in California * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities joined higher education leaders and students at Sen. Eloise Gomez Reyes and Assemblymember Mike Fong's April 27, 2026, press conference at the state Capitol in Sacramento, California, highlighting the "Empowering California's Future Initiative" in su more PR

Haitian Bridge Alliance, Cameroon Advocacy Network Urge DHS to Rescind Rule Restricting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Haitian Bridge Alliance and Cameroon Advocacy Network have submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicant. The organizations warn the rule would severely restrict access to Employment Authorization Documents for asylum seekers, including Haitian Temporary Protected Status holders seeking to transition to asylum-based work permits, and inflic more ST

Hofstra University: Effective Metric Structure Theory (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Effective Metric Structure Theory Ginny Greenberg Dr. Johanna Franklin, Hofstra University professor of mathematics, is a co-author of Effective Metric Structure Theory (2026 Springer Nature), with Isaac Goldbring of the University of California Irvine and Timothy H. McNicholl of Iowa State University. According to the publisher's website, Effective Metric Structure Theory is an introduction to the increasingl more PR

House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Huffman: Republican Farm Bill Is A Toxic Handout for Polluters, A Sellout of Our Communities (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Republican Farm Bill Is A Toxic Handout for Polluters, A Sellout of Our Communities "With grocery bills skyrocketing, House Republicans are taking food off the tables of seniors, veterans, kids, and working parents to pay for handouts to polluters and the corporate donors who keep their political careers afloat. They spent the more PR

House Passes Farm Bill with Key Iowa Ag Priorities Championed by Hinson (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Farm Bill with Key Iowa Ag Priorities Championed by Hinson * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after fighting to ensure key Iowa priorities were included in this year's bipartisan Farm Bill: " Agriculture is the backbone of Iowa, and right now our farmers are hurting-higher input costs, tighter margins, and more uncertainty are sque more PR

House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Advancing Leadership in Manufacturing (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology, released the following opening statement from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, for convening today's hearing. I also thank our witnesses for joining us to discuss the state of robotics research in the United Sta more PR

HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026 (10)

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026 * High Point University (r) pre-dental students Jordan Havert and Tyler Janick recently co-presented their original research and received the Undergraduate Poster Award at Fungal Genetics 2026, a major international research conference in Pacific Grove, California. Both students are sophomores. HIGH POINT, N.C., April 30, 2026 - High Point Universit more PR

Huffman, Jayapal Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Jayapal Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) filed an amicus brief in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum, supporting the plaintiffs. The case challenges the Department of the Interior's unprecedented decision to feature a portrait of President Trump o more PR

ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act * WASHINGTON D.C. \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) Arizona Senator and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum Mark Kelly (D-AZ) published an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the momentum to rebuild the U.S. declining maritime industry, which poses a serio more PR

ICYMI: Representative Derek Tran Presses Secretary Pete Hegseth on Firing of Top General Amid Iran War (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Representative Derek Tran Presses Secretary Pete Hegseth on Firing of Top General Amid Iran War * Washington, DC - In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as he testified before the House Armed Services Committee. Representative Tran demanded answers about Secretary Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff General Randy G more PR

Insights Association Urges Labor Department to Clarify Independent Contractor Status for Market Research Participants (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Insights Association, a nonprofit trade group representing nearly 10,000 members in the insights, market research, and analytics industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule defining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws. The association expressed concerns that the Department's proposal could unintentionally classify indi more ST

Instacart Supports Department of Labor's Proposal for Clear Independent Contractor Classification Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Maplebear Inc. dba Instacart, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division regarding the agency's proposed rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Instacart voiced support for the proposal to rescind the 2024 independent contractor regulation and largely reinstate the 2 more ST

Institute for the American Worker Urges Finalization of DOL Proposed Independent Contractor Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Institute for the American Worker, a nonprofit labor policy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the Wage and Hour Division's Proposed Rule on employee or independent contractor status under several labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. I4AW praised the proposal for promoting independent work opportunities and urged the Department to finalize it largely as drafted. The organization emphasized the gro more ST

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Urges Labor Department to Adopt Employee Presumption for Construction Workers (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns about a proposed rule on Employee or Independent Contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The letter focuses primarily on the application of the FLSA within the construction industry and advocates for the adoption of a rebuttable presumption that construction workers are employees under the econo more ST

International Myeloma Foundation: DVRd Regimen (10)

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, May 1 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * The DVRd Regimen This standard-of-care quadruplet combination is now FDA-approved for the majority of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma * On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the quadruplet (4-drug) combination of Darzalex Faspro(R) (daratumumab + hyaluronidase-fihj) + Velcade(R) (bortezomib) + Revlimid(R) more PR

JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEVIN McKIDD, JAFAAR JACKSON, JERRY O'CONNELL AND LINDSAY HUBBARD HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4-8 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)

BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEVIN McKIDD, JAFAAR JACKSON, JERRY O'CONNELL AND LINDSAY HUBBARD HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4-8 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 4-8. Monday, May 4 - JAMIE LYNN SIGLER dro more PR

Justice Dept.: Fraud Division Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes Across Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * The Fraud Division Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes Across Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) today announced the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a multi-district enforcement initiative uniting the Division's Health Care Fraud Section wit more PR

Kamlager-Dove Condemns Republicans' SNAP Cuts, Votes No on Partisan Farm Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Condemns Republicans' SNAP Cuts, Votes No on Partisan Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) issued the following statement after voting "no" on Republicans' partisan Farm Bill: "Enough with the hypocrisy. Last summer, Republicans gutted SNAP by $187 billion. Then they shut down the government, blocked emergency SNAP funding, and b more PR

Kamlager-Dove Statement on DHS Funding (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on DHS Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on her "no" vote on S.Con.Res. 33: "Americans are struggling to afford their medications, put food on the table, and fill their gas tanks. Instead of tackling the rising, unsustainable cost of living, Republicans are once again trying to shove DHS funding more PR

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Pandora Mission Images Help Prepare for Exoplanet Atmosphere Observations (10)

LIVERMORE, California, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Pandora mission images help prepare for exoplanet atmosphere observations A symbolic milestone in the lead-up to mission-readiness: the Pandora Observatory transmitted its first engineering images from low-Earth orbit on Jan. 19, 2026. The CODA telescope, developed by a team of scientists and engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in partn more PR

Legal Aid at Work Opposes Proposed Independent Contractor Rule by Labor Department (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Legal Aid at Work, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the criteria for determining employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The organization urged the Department of Labor to withdraw the proposed rule, citing concerns that t more ST

Legal Services of Northern California Opposes HUD Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Legal Services of Northern California, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to the termination of leases for nonpayment of rent. The organization, which represents low-income tenants across 23 Northern California counties, argued that revoking the rule would remove critical protections for residents of public housing and p more ST

Littler Issues Commentary: Netherlands - Holiday Accrual During Dormant Employment? (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by associate Justin Conijn: * * * The Netherlands: Holiday Accrual During Dormant Employment? A recent decision of the Rotterdam District Court has clarified that "dormant employment" is far from inactive. This ASAP briefly addresses developments that have occurred since our previous post on this issue (https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/netherlands-risks-dormant-employment). more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: Virginia's Democratic Trifecta Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly's 2026 Session (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by office managing shareholder Michael S. McIntosh and associate Shaun M. Bennett: * * * Virginia's Democratic Trifecta Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly's 2026 Session At a Glance * Virginia recently enacted several bills amending the state's wage and hour laws. * The new laws increase the minimum wage, eliminate certain exceptions, eliminate sover more PR

LPL Financial Advocates for Independent Contractor Rule by Labor Department (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regarding the proposed Independent Contractor Rule. The firm emphasized the importance of maintaining a flexible and clear standard that supports independent contractors within the financial services industry. In the letter, LPL Financial detailed its role as a trusted partner to more than 32,000 financial professionals across all 5 more ST

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Supports Labor Department Rule Favoring Independent Contractor Status for Diverse Industries (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking on employee or independent contractor status under several labor laws. The Manhattan Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on promoting economic choice and individual responsibility, expressed support for the proposed rule, which centers on two primary factors: the degree of control ove more ST

MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS PASSING BLUEPRINT TO FUND ICE AND CBP (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS PASSING BLUEPRINT TO FUND ICE AND CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to pass S. Con. Res. 33, a budget resolution that will act as the blueprint to fund ICE and CBP through the reconciliation process. "Today, I voted no on one of the cruelest measures I have s more PR

Meet the 2026 Champions of Sustainability (10)

ARCATA, California, April 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 Champions of Sustainability * Each year, a selection committee reviews nominations and selects one faculty, one staff, and one student who has excelled in advancing sustainability on campus and in the local community. The 2026 award winners embody a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and leadership to create solutions to pressing challenges facing the campus a more PR

Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a notice of proposed rulemaking by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that would alter the process for asylum applicants to obtain employment authorization documents. MALDEF contends that the proposal would impose multiple barriers, severely limiting the ability of asylum seekers to work legally whi more ST

Mississippi State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Join Association of Research Libraries (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Mississippi State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Join Association of Research Libraries * The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the libraries of Mississippi State University (MSU) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to join ARL, effective July 1, 2026. Maggie Farrell, dea more PR

MLK Award Winner Adanna Okiwelu Finds Ways to 'Build Bridges That Need to be Built' (10)

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, April 30 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * MLK Award Winner Adanna Okiwelu Finds Ways to 'Build Bridges That Need to be Built' * At the 10th annual MLK Jr. Legacy event in January, third-year economics student and Black Student Union (BSU) board member Adanna Okiwelu co-accepted the MLK Legacy Award. She was honored alongside Preston Allen, retired associate vice president for Cal Poly's Student Affairs Division and execu more PR

Moving Traditions: Refreshed Brand and New Offerings Support Educators and Teens Today (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- The Jim Joseph Foundation issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Moving Traditions: Refreshed Brand and New Offerings Support Educators and Teens Today As Jewish teens face the dual burden of the trials and tribulations that come with adolescence and rising antisemitism in school and online, Moving Traditions continues to be a source of resilience, pride, and strength. The organization recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and is experienc more PR

N.J. Bureau of Securities Takes Action to Shut Down Investment Fraud Scheme Being Carried Out In WhatsApp Chat Group (10)

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * NJ Bureau of Securities Takes Action to Shut Down Investment Fraud Scheme Being Carried Out In WhatsApp Chat Group Victims in New Jersey and California Lured In by Promotions on Instagram and WhatsApp * NEWARK -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) today announced action by the Bureau of Securities (Bureau) to more PR

N.Y. A.G. James Sends Letter to House Senate Members on March 18, 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 17 co-signers. To: Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515; John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, SD-511, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 - March 18, 2026 We write in regard more ST

National Association of Small Trucking Companies Urges Explicit Recognition of Independent Contractor Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Association of Small Trucking Companies, Gallatin, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. NASTC praised the proposed rule for improving on its predecessor and urged the agency to explicitly recognize the independent contr more ST

National Domestic Workers Alliance Opposes DOL Proposal on Employee Classification (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Domestic Workers Alliance, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on defining employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The NDWA, which advocates for the rights of the 2.2 million domestic workers nationwide, warns the NPRM would worsen worker miscl more ST

National Housing Law Project Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Time Limits for Federally Assisted Housing (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Housing Law Project, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's recently proposed rule, "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." NHLP, an organization dedicated to advancing housing justice for low-income communities, argues that the proposed rule exceeds HUD's legal authority, lacks supportive evidence, and risks destabil more ST

Naval Research Lab Scientist Receives Prestigious Early Career Award for Advances in Combustion Science (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Scientist Receives Prestigious Early Career Award for Advances in Combustion Science * Washington D.C. - Brian T. Bojko, Ph.D., a U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) aerospace engineer within the Laboratories for Computational Physics and Fluid Dynamics, has received the Irvin Glassman Early Career Investigator Award from the Eastern States Section of The Combustion Institute. Bo more PR

Netflix Has Released the Trailer for 'Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time,' Which Premieres on May 28 (10)

LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Has Released the Trailer for 'Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time,' Which Premieres on May 28 From the World Cup to eternal glory, the film takes viewers on a journey through the dreams and challenges of the goalkeeper who became an inspiration to new generations * Netflix has released the official trailer for Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time, a film that delves into the personal st more PR

New initiative will immerse learners worldwide in Indigenous forms of scientific inquiry, understanding (10)

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New initiative will immerse learners worldwide in Indigenous forms of scientific inquiry, understanding * 'Shadow Indigenous Worlds' will use an educational model pioneered at UC Santa Cruz that allows students anywhere to closely observe and converse with scientists over Zoom as they conduct research in real time April 30, 2026 By Mike Pena On Monday, May 4, faculty from more PR

New Jersey construction company sues state over unconstitutional hiring mandates (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey construction company sues state over unconstitutional hiring mandates * Trenton, New Jersey; April 30, 2026: A New Jersey construction company filed a lawsuit today challenging state laws that force contractors to hire workers by race and sex and compel them to associate with unions as a condition of working on public projects. Earle Asphalt Company alleg more PR

NEWS: As Administration Reviews US-Mexico Trade Deal, Sens. Schiff, Padilla, San Diego Congressional Delegation Urge Administration to Uphold USMCA Deal Provisions that Address Tijuana River Crisis (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: As Administration Reviews US-Mexico Trade Deal, Sens. Schiff, Padilla, San Diego Congressional Delegation Urge Administration to Uphold USMCA Deal Provisions that Address Tijuana River Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and San Diego's Congressional delegation are pushing the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to address the transboun more PR

NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Push to Stop Department of Education's Weaponization of Independent Accreditation Committee (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Push to Stop Department of Education's Weaponization of Independent Accreditation Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading several Senate Democrats in urging the Department of Education to reverse its efforts to weaponize the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), a bipartisan and independent more PR

NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Lead Fight Against Trump Admin's Claim that Presidential Records Act is Unconstitutional, Demand Compliance with Law (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Lead Fight Against Trump Admin's Claim that Presidential Records Act is Unconstitutional, Demand Compliance with Law * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led 11 Senators, including all Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, in demanding answers from the White House on the administratio more PR

NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-d more PR

NOAA Fisheries Announces Availability of $99 Million for Pacific Salmon (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA Fisheries Announces Availability of $99 Million for Pacific Salmon Funds support state and tribal projects to conserve and restore salmon on the West Coast and Alaska * NOAA Fisheries announced up to $99 million in funding through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund for conservation and recovery projects that support Pacific salmon. The funding sup more PR

NOAA: Phase of El Nino-Southern Oscillation Foreshadows U.S. Wildfire Activity Up to a Year in Advance (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Phase of El Nino-Southern Oscillation foreshadows U.S. wildfire activity up to a year in advance New research shows how La Nina and El Nino influence U.S. wildfires * The Pacific Ocean's El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is arguably the most influential climate driver on Earth. Its cycles of warm and cool waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific alter more PR

Nonprofit Finance Fund Report Highlights Worker Well-Being Challenges Across Nonprofit Sector (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Heart of the Sector: Advancing Nonprofit Worker Well-being in California - A report from Nonprofit Finance Fund, New York - April 2026 (70 pages) * * * The Nonprofit Finance Fund issued a report examining the state of worker well-being across the nonprofit sector and identifying systemic challenges affecting staff sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and community impact. The report draws on survey data, interviews, and case studies to analyze the more ST

Northeastern Doctorate Student Awarded Soros Fellowship (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern Doctorate Student Awarded Soros Fellowship * Northeastern doctoral student awarded Soros Fellowship to study intersection between physics and math At Northeastern, Oswaldo Vazquez is studying quantum field theory, a framework used to study elementary particles. by Cesareo Contreras April 30, 2026 Studying the complex intersection between mathematics and quantum physics is no small u more PR

Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship (10)

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship * This spring, Notre Dame Law School hosted the Private Law Workshop, led by Professor Sadie Blanchard. The seminar introduced students to emerging scholarship at the forefront of private law through direct engagement with leading legal scholars. Building on students' foundational understa more PR

Novartis Finalizes U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Expansion Plan With Seventh New Facility (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, April 30 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Novartis finalizes US manufacturing and R&D expansion plan with seventh new facility * At one-year mark, company has progressed all components of US investment plan to support delivery of innovative medicines to US patients * New active pharmaceutical ingredients facility in North Carolina to enable end to end manufacturing for all advanced technology platforms in US - a first in comp more PR

NRCC Adds Jim Desmond to MAGA Majority Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Adds Jim Desmond to MAGA Majority Program The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today announced Jim Desmond is being added to the 2026 MAGA Majority program. "Jim Desmond is a proven leader who knows Californians are fed up with high prices, crime, and the failures of corrupt Sacramento Democrats. He's ready to help House Republicans restore sanity, lower costs, and more PR

NRCC: Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists In case you missed it, out of touch Derek Tran is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-linked organization on Capitol Hill. Read more here or see excerpts below: Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online Fox News Bonny Chu April 28, 2026 A California Democrat is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-ass more PR

NRCC: Randy Villegas Wants to Rip Away Tax Relief From Californians (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Randy Villegas Wants to Rip Away Tax Relief from Californians Socialist Randy Villegas said the quiet part out loud. While California working families are finally getting relief through No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, Villegas is already plotting to take it back. Villegas admitted reversing those tax cuts is only the beginning before raising taxes even more to fund more PR

NRCC: Villegas and Bains Tear Each Other Apart, Valadao Builds War Chest (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Villegas and Bains Tear Each Other Apart, Valadao Builds War Chest Democrats in California's 22nd District are already tearing each other apart in a messy primary as Socialist Randy Villegas and Progressive Jasmeet Bains scramble for attention, attack one another, and race to prove who is more radical. Meanwhile, Congressman David Valadao is doing what winners do: building more PR

NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for First-Quarter Financial Results (10)

SANTA CLARA, California, April 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for First-Quarter Financial Results * NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended April 26, 2026. The call will be webcast more PR

NYC Mayor Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan City's Close Rikers Czar, In Latest Step Toward Shutting Down Rikers Island (10)

NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan City's Close Rikers Czar, In Latest Step Toward Shutting Down Rikers Island * Czar will oversee next steps in closing Rikers Island, including reducing the jail population * Kaplan previously served as senior advisor to the Independent Rikers Commission * Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced that Dana Kaplan will serve as the City's Close Rikers Czar, a new role more PR

NYC Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses (10)

NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses * Transportation organizer and advocate will lead efforts to deliver fast and free buses * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that Elizabeth Adams will serve as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses, a key priority the Mayor has committed to delivering before he leaves office. Adams, a longtime organizer, has worked f more PR

Pacific Legal Foundation Urges Clearer Employee Classification Rules in Labor Department Comment (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation, Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed 2026 rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The comment supports the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule and readopt the 2021 rule with modifications, emphasizing the more ST

Padilla, Peters, Durbin, Schumer Lead Democratic Colleagues in Demanding DHS and SSA Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Limit Voting (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Durbin, Schumer Lead Democratic Colleagues in Demanding DHS and SSA Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Limit Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Dick Dur more PR

Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters * Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, led 12 of their colleagues i more PR

PennWest: Seniors develop potential business solution (10)

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Seniors develop potential business solution * Two PennWest University graduating seniors are preparing to launch careers in cybersecurity while continuing work on a project that already has earned them a published research credit and the potential foundation for a future business venture. Computer information systems majors Ethan Taylor and Carlos Monge recently contributed to the published study "Doing More wit more PR

PHI Urges Labor Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Affecting Home Care Workers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- PHI, a national organization dedicated to strengthening the direct care workforce, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. PHI, New York, focused on the adverse effects the proposed rule wo more ST

Predicting Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Just Got More Accurate Thanks to UC San Diego Study (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Predicting Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Just Got More Accurate Thanks to UC San Diego Study * Key Takeaways * A new machine learning tool called T1GRS accurately identifies people at high risk for developing Type 1 diabetes by analyzing complex interactions between many different genes. * Though it was built using data from people of European descent, T1GRS is accurate more PR

Professional Beauty Federation Opposes Earnings Accountability Rule for Cosmetology Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Professional Beauty Federation of California, Auburn, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education objecting to the department's proposed earnings accountability rule. The federation argues that the proposed rule is legally unsupported and poses a threat to the cosmetology and beauty industries, particularly affecting private postsecondary cosmetology and barbering schools. The PBFC, which represents over more ST

Professors Adina Paytan and Douglas Lin elected to National Academy of Sciences (10)

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Professors Adina Paytan and Douglas Lin elected to National Academy of Sciences * Two more faculty members from the University of Calfornia, Santa Cruz, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS): Adina Paytan, distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences, and Douglas Lin, emeritus distinguished professor of astronomy and astrophysics. Every year, more PR

Qualcomm to Outline Next Phase of Growth and Diversification at Investor Day 2026 (10)

SAN DIEGO, California, May 1 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Qualcomm to Outline Next Phase of Growth and Diversification at Investor Day 2026 Qualcomm Incorporated will host Investor Day 2026 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in New York City. At Investor Day 2026, President and CEO Cristiano Amon and Qualcomm executives will outline the next phase of the company's growth a more PR

Racine Vietnam War Veteran Sister Linda McClenahan Awarded Veteran of the Year (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Racine Vietnam War Veteran Sister Linda McClenahan Awarded Veteran of the Year * RACINE, WI - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda "Sister Sarge" McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District's 2025 Veteran of the Year Award.First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed "Sister Sa more PR

Ranking Member Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Trump's Attacks on TPS (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Ranking Member Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Trump's Attacks on TPS * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, today hosted a shadow hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Attacks on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). "Eliminating TPS is yet another assault by Trump and Stephen Miller on ou more PR

Ranking Members Velazquez, Markey, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Entrepreneurs (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Velazquez, Markey, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Entrepreneurs Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Investing in the American Dream Act at a press conferen more PR

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup (10)

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, ro more PR

Rep. Calvert Introduces the Fireworks for Freedom Act (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Introduces the Fireworks for Freedom Act * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Fireworks for Freedom Act, H.R. 8593, legislation that will ensure every community across America can celebrate our nation's 250 th anniversary with firework displays if they so choose. The bill is being introduced in response to radical state environmental agencies, like the California C more PR

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Additional ICE Funding (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Additional ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on the House passed a $140 billion budget increase for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP): "Republicans' bill that would again give ICE additional money is exactly what Americans are more PR

Rep. Mullin Secures Another Round of Federal Funding, Bringing Home $14.5 Million in 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Secures Another Round of Federal Funding, Bringing Home $14.5 Million in 2026 * San Mateo, CA - Rep. Kevin Mullin has secured another $1.74 million for two community projects in California's 15 th Congressional District, bringing the total in federal earmarks that he fought for to $14.5 million across 15 local projects in Fiscal Year 2026. To date, Rep. Mullin has secured $28.8 milli more PR

Rep. Young Kim Chairs North Korea Freedom Week Roundtable, Urges Passage of North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Chairs North Korea Freedom Week Roundtable, Urges Passage of North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) hosted the 23rd annual North Korea Freedom Week Roundtable, joining 11 North Korean defectors to shed light on the regime's ongoing human rights abuses and the urgent more PR

Representative Tran Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 51st Anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 51st Anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April, in solemn recognition of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The resolution honors the sacrifices of the U.S. and ARVN soldi more PR

Representative Tran Recognizes the 51st Black April in Remarks to the U.S. House of Representatives (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Recognizes the 51st Black April in Remarks to the U.S. House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran delivered remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in solemn recognition of Black April, the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. WATCH "For the Vietnamese diaspora, April 30th, 1975 is not just a more PR

REPS LIEU AND CALVERT INTRODUCE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NATIONAL SPACE DAY (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU AND CALVERT INTRODUCE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NATIONAL SPACE DAY * WASHINGTON - Today, California Aerospace Caucus Co-Chairs Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Ken Calvert (R-CA) introduced a resolution to establish the first Friday in May as National Space Day. The National Space Day Resolution recognizes the significant positive impact of the aerospace community on the United States' sc more PR

Reps. Chu, Meng, Vargas, and Sen. Padilla Introduce Language Access Board Act (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, Vargas, and Sen. Padilla Introduce Language Access Board Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced the Language Access Board Act of 2026 with Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of CAPAC, and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52). This bill would establish an independent board of community leaders and fe more PR

Reps. Huffman, Jayapal Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Jayapal Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) filed an amicus brief in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum, supporting the plaintiffs. The case challenges the Department of the Interior's unprecedented decision to featur more PR

Reps. Min and Hill Introduce the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Min and Hill Introduce the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Dave Min (CA-47) and French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, legislation that would require the Commander of U.S. Space Command to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of expanding the Multinational Force-Operation Olympic more PR

Republican Farm Bill Is A Toxic Handout for Polluters, A Sellout of Our Communities (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Farm Bill Is A Toxic Handout for Polluters, A Sellout of Our Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement following passage of House Republicans' Farm Bill (H.R. 7567): "With grocery bills skyrocketing, House Republicans are taking food off the tables of seniors, veterans, kids, and wor more PR

Researchers Uncover Strategy to Help Exhausted Immune Cells Fight Tumors (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Uncover Strategy to Help Exhausted Immune Cells Fight Tumors * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego biologists have identified a way to reinvigorate immune system cells, which can become exhausted after fighting disease. * The break down resembles what occurs in other protein aggregate diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. * Protein recycling malfunctions aft more PR

Rimini Street Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results (10)

PLEASANTON, California, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results * First Quarter Financial Highlights Include: Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) of $643.6 million, up 16.4% year over year Adjusted Calculated Billings of $92.2 million, up 22.9% year over year Adjusted Annualiz more PR

Roosevelt University: Science of Mentorship - How Dr. Onajole Transforms and Positively Impacts Students in Class and in Research (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 28 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * The Science of Mentorship: How Dr. Onajole Transforms and Positively Impacts Students in Class and in Research On the first day of Organic Chemistry at Roosevelt University students are given a task. They are asked to write a contract. Before a single reaction appears on the board, they write and sign a contract outlining their goals, study habits and the standards they will hold themselves to. For Associate more PR

Saif Ali Khan Anchors a Story of Duty and Dilemma, Red Chillies Entertainment's Next With Netflix, 'Kartavya' (10)

LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Saif Ali Khan Anchors a Story of Duty and Dilemma, Red Chillies Entertainment's Next with Netflix, 'Kartavya'; Out on 15 May What happens when doing the right thing comes at the cost of everything you hold close? Kartavya, directed and written by Pulkit (best known for Bhakshak), and starring Saif Ali Khan, premieres on Netflix on 15 May, bringing to screen a tense heartland story of a police officer more PR

Sanchez introduces bill to require PFAS manufactures to pay for clean up (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez introduces bill to require PFAS manufactures to pay for clean up * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today introduced the PFAS Cleanup Act, a bill that would require manufacturers of PFAS chemicals to help fund the cleanup of contamination from these forever chemicals in our nation's water supply. The bill would establish a 45 percent tax on the manufacturing o more PR

Sanchez welcomes DHS funding deal, vows to continue fighting ICE abuses (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez welcomes DHS funding deal, vows to continue fighting ICE abuses * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after House Republican leadership agreed to pass the bipartisan Senate bill to fund all Department of Homeland Security agencies except Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement: "Speaker Johnson more PR

Santa Clara County Housing Authority Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Santa Clara County Housing Authority, San Jose, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." SCCHA, which serves approximately 22,000 families in one of the nation's most expensive rental markets, emphasized significant drawbacks of the proposal while urging HUD to reconsider and more ST

SEMI Appoints Julie Rogers Executive Director of the ESD Alliance (10)

MILPITAS, California, April 30 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Appoints Julie Rogers Executive Director of the ESD Alliance * SEMI Veteran to Lead Global Programs Supporting EDA and Semiconductor Ecosystem MILPITAS, Calif. -April 30, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply c more PR

SEMI ESD Alliance 2026 Executive Outlook Explores How Agentic AI Will Change Chip Design and Verification (10)

MILPITAS, California, April 30 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI ESD Alliance 2026 Executive Outlook Explores How Agentic AI Will Change Chip Design and Verification * * Experts from Breker, ChipAgents, Moores Lab AI, Silimate, Verific to survey early implementation successes of agentic AI tools and applications * Executives to discuss collaboration b more PR

SEMI ESD Alliance 2026 Executive Outlook Explores How Agentic AI Will Change Chip Design and Verification (10)

MILPITAS, California, May 1 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 30, 2026, from its member ESD Alliance: * * * SEMI ESD Alliance 2026 Executive Outlook Explores How Agentic AI Will Change Chip Design and Verification * Experts from Breker, ChipAgents, Moores LabAI, Silimate, Verific to survey early implementation successes of agentic AI tools and applications * Executives to discuss collaborati more PR

Senate Adopts Padilla Amendment to Resolution Prohibiting Senators from Betting on Prediction Markets (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Adopts Padilla Amendment to Resolution Prohibiting Senators from Betting on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that the Senate adopted his amendment to the Senate resolution introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) barring Senators from using prediction market more PR

Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania The 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages - with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environme more PR

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Congratulations to S. Joseph Wright on Election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (10)

PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 1 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Congratulations to S. Joseph Wright on Election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Wright's election to the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates his global influence and his significant contributions to tropical science and conservation * We are pleased to share that S. Joseph Wright, Senior Scientist STRI, has been elected to the U.S. National Academy more PR

Stanislaus State Research in Lesotho Reveals Early Human Collaboration in Harsh Environments (10)

TURLOCK, California, May 1 (TNSjou) -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Research in Lesotho Reveals Early Human Collaboration in Harsh Environments Faculty-Led Excavation Uncovers 242,000-Year-Old Site While Creating Hands-On Research Opportunities for Stan State Students * Archaeological research led by faculty from Stanislaus State, including Stan State Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kyra Pazan, is reshaping how scientists under more PR

Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego * More than 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the University of California San Diego's new artificial intelligence major took their first major-specific course, CSE 25: Intro to AI, over winter quarter. The class aims to introduce AI principles that the students will see repeatedly over the next four years, a more PR

Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference (10)

TAMPA, Florida, April 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference * by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research Mevlana Demiri and Morgan Faust disuss their research project during the OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference on the Tampa campus. The University of South Florida celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergradu more PR

SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition (10)

POTSDAM, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition Four SUNY Potsdam students drove from campus early one cold morning in April to catch a flight in Syracuse to Los Angeles to participate in the Intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC). They arrived on a sunny warm afternoon in southern California. more PR

Tahirih Justice Center, 52 Organizations Oppose DHS Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tahirih Justice Center, joined by 52 organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule's impact on asylum-seek more ST

Teamsters California Condemns Rushed, Reckless DMV Rules Allowing Driverless Trucks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters California Condemns Rushed, Reckless DMV Rules Allowing Driverless Trucks * (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - The following is a statement from Teamsters California Co-Chairs Victor Mineros and Peter Finn regarding the California Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) new rules on heavy trucks that were announced this week: "The DMV's decision to rush forward with driver more PR

The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws (10)

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impa more PR

The Push to Erase Medical Debt: Huskies at a Nationwide Kickoff (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Push to Erase Medical Debt: Huskies at a Nationwide Kickoff * Approximately 100 million Americans owe more than $220 billion in medical debt, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A pressing issue calls for a solution. "Shred the Debt" is a nationwide campaign spearheaded by t he World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community in partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a nonpro more PR

Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU's 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray. Congress established the Goldwater scholarship program in 1986 in tribute to the retired U.S. se more PR

Torres Sounds Alarm on GOP Cutting WIC Funding that Helps Feed Mothers, Infants, and Children (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres Sounds Alarm on GOP Cutting WIC Funding that Helps Feed Mothers, Infants, and Children * $200M WIC Cut, Reduced Healthy Food Vouchers, and SNAP Cuts Put Millions at Risk Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) during the House Appropriations Subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies more PR

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill with Johnson's Support (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Farm Bill with Johnson's Support * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 224-200 vote. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Farm Bill which contains dozens of Johnson's priorities that support farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and acros more PR

Uber Technologies Urges Labor Department to Clarify Independent Contractor Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Uber Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division supporting the agency's proposed rulemaking on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The company welcomed the proposed crisp, two-step economic-realities test as an improvement over prior regulations but u more ST

UC San Diego Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Alan Saltiel, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and others, the academy is one of the nation's oldest and most selective scholarly soci more PR

UCLA Health: Severe Narcolepsy Found to Damage a Second Brain Region (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Severe narcolepsy found to damage a second brain region UCLA researchers say findings upend prevailing explanation for narcolepsy with cataplexy, open new treatment potential * For nearly 25 years, scientists believed they knew what caused the most severe form of narcolepsy. A new UCLA Health study now suggests they were only half correct. In a study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-0 more PR

Under crushing hypergravity, flies adapt - and recover (10)

RIVERSIDE, California, April 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Under crushing hypergravity, flies adapt -- and recover * Expose an animal to extreme physical stress, and the expectation is simple: It will break down. But when UC Riverside scientists subjected fruit flies to forces many times stronger than Earth's gravity -a condition called hypergravity -the insects did something unexpected. They survived. They even mated and reproduced. Th more PR

University of California Center for WorkLife Law Submits Public Comment Opposing DOL Proposed Rule on Employee Classification (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The University of California College of the Law Center for WorkLife Law, San Francisco, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. WorkLife Law asserts that Congress intend more ST

University of Michigan: AI Analysis of Police Body-camera Footage Raises Constitutional Concerns, Racial Disparities (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI analysis of police body-camera footage raises Constitutional concerns, racial disparities Thousands of officer-worn camera recordings found evidence of underreported police stops, troubling racial disparities in officer interactions, and widespread use of unclear language during consent searches, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of California-Davis and Stanford more PR

UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries * UNLV University Libraries has accepted an invitation to join the Association of Research Libraries, effective July 1. UNLV is the first Nevada institute to join the elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada. "This milestone reflects UNLV's continued growth as a Carnegie R1 Instit more PR

USC Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing Launched Inaugural Summit (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing Launched Inaugural Summit * IETC directors, panelists and school leaders at the summit. Left to right: Blaise Aguera y Arcas, Robin Jia, Evi Micha, John Hawthorne, Yan Liu, Shri Narayanan, Rebecca Lemon, Gaurav Sukhatme, Hyojin Song, Peter Salib and Ben Levinstein. (Photo credit: Brian Morri) From your perso more PR

Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly (10)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households Attorney General Jay Jones recently co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in publi more PR

Wastewater Action Alliance Urges CDC to Expand National Wastewater Surveillance System (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wastewater Action Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supporting the continuation and expansion of the National Wastewater Surveillance System. The letter urges the CDC to renew the data collection for this system for three years and to enhance its geographic coverage, data quality, pathogen monitoring, and public accessibility. WAA, a 501(c)(4) organization focused on advancing wastewater monitoring for infect more ST

WATCH: "Weak to the Point of Frivolous:" Sen. Schiff Calls Out Todd Blanche's New Comey Indictment, Previews Upcoming Vote to Block Trump's Illegal Iran War (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: "Weak to the Point of Frivolous:" Sen. Schiff Calls Out Todd Blanche's New Comey Indictment, Previews Upcoming Vote to Block Trump's Illegal Iran War * Washington, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to condemn the Justice Department's baseless second attempt to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey and call out Todd Blanche's bla more PR

WATCH: At Schiff's Request, EPA Administrator Zeldin Agrees to Turn Over Documents Detailing Cancellation of Congressional Grants (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: At Schiff's Request, EPA Administrator Zeldin Agrees to Turn Over Documents Detailing Cancellation of Congressional Grants * Washington, D.C. - Today, during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) pushed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on whether EPA conducted an individualized review of the hundreds of Congress more PR

WATCH: Padilla Presses Interior Secretary Burgum on Reckless Proposed Cuts to Environmental Programs Amid Unpopular Offshore Drilling Push (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Presses Interior Secretary Burgum on Reckless Proposed Cuts to Environmental Programs Amid Unpopular Offshore Drilling Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about President Trump's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Padilla highlighted that the Tr more PR

WATCH: Padilla Questions EPA Administrator Zeldin About Wildfire Disaster Relief Timeline, Lack of Action on Clean Air (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Questions EPA Administrator Zeldin About Wildfire Disaster Relief Timeline, Lack of Action on Clean Air * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin about President Trump's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Padilla slammed Zel more PR

WATCH: Padilla Sounds Alarm After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Sounds Alarm After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Protections * Padilla Joins Senate Democrats in Launching Election Protection Effort WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the wake of today's Supreme Court ruling impacting voting rights, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered remarks along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Democrats as they unveiled a more PR

Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process * Key Takeaways * Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA. * High-resolution imaging revealed hundreds of precisely positioned water molecules that stabilize the enzyme and help ensure accura more PR

WCS's Bronx Zoo Rehabilitates Trafficked Keel-Billed Toucans (10)

BRONX, New York, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS's Bronx Zoo Rehabilitates Trafficked Keel-Billed Toucans * Bronx, NY, April 30, 2026, - The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has successfully rehabilitated fourteen trafficked juvenile keel-billed toucans ( Ramphastos sulfuratus ) following their confiscation by federal authorities. WCS's Bronx Zoo staff assisted the United States Fish and Wildlife Se more PR

What's New at Aramark Destinations for 2026 (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * What's New at Aramark Destinations for 2026 * As several iconic destinations within its portfolio mark milestone anniversaries in 2026, Aramark Destinations is highlighting the strength of its longstanding partnerships across national parks and scenic locations nationwide. Building on de more PR

When Silence Speaks Volumes: UC San Diego's ASL Club (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * When Silence Speaks Volumes: UC San Diego's ASL Club * From eating cheese to hitting high notes, there are hundreds of organizations that students can get involved with at UC San Diego. In this ongoing series, we shine a light on a few of them. See who's in the spotlight this time. What's the third most commonly used language in the United States? If your answer is sign language more PR

Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi more PR

Wichita nurses to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Wichita nurses to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing * Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St Francis and St Joseph in Wichita, Kan., will hold an informational picket on May 1 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee//National Nurses United (NNOC/N more PR

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Supports Revised Independent Contractor Classification Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the agency's proposed rule to amend the independent contractor classification framework under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. WILL, a nonprofit legal center based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, emphasized that the proposed rule would provide clearer guidance an more ST

Womack Supports Certainty and Commonsense Solutions for American Farmers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Supports Certainty and Commonsense Solutions for American Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -April 30, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Congressman Womack said, "Congress took the first step toward addressing the issues that affect our nation's agricultural and rural communities by delivering historic more PR

Yale University: Building a Superconducting Quantum Circuit That Follows Protons on the Go (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Building a superconducting quantum circuit that follows protons on the go A new device that originated at a pair of Yale labs simulates quantum proton "tunneling," a ubiquitous phenomenon found commonly in chemistry and biology. By Jim Shelton Researchers at Yale, Google, and the University of California-Santa Barbara have created a device that simulates the quantum "tunneling" behavior of proton more PR