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

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 30 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2026-2027 Corns Scholars * DELAWARE, Ohio - The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 12 students for admittance into its fall class of Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars. The competitive program is open to sophomores who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership in campus or community service organizations,  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Joins 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) - Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, ex more PR

NEWARK, Delaware, April 30 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * APA Board Endorses AHA Statement on Restrictions on Teaching and Learning at Texas Tech The APA has signed onto the American Historical Association's (AHA) statement strongly opposing the new Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines, which impose a "strict prohibition" on content related to "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" in core and undergraduate-level class more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue more PR

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

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

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Brady Welcomes the Introduction of State Gun Dealer Licensing and Code of Conduct in Delaware These inspections will help reduce the number of crime guns sold in-state, and prevent gun violence before it happens DOVER, DE - Today, Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola and Rep. Mara Gorman introduced a bill that would create a State Gun Dealer Licensing and Co more PR

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

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Community Legal Aid Society Inc., Dover, Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advocating for the preservation of the agency's current regulation requiring a 30-day notification period prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. CLASI emphasized the importance of maintaining this uniform federal standard implemented in January 2025 to promote housing stability and prevent avoidable evictions. The organi more ST

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

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., a trade association representing nearly 200 state and federally-chartered credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Statutory Liens. The Association advocates for credit unions serving over 5 million consumer members and provided feedback in consultation with its members.  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the NCUA Board's proposed rule on Post-Election Training for New Board Members, part of the agency's "Round Six" Deregulation Project. The Association represents nearly 200 credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, serving over 5 million consumer members. In its letter to the NCUA, the Association e more ST

DOVER, Delaware, May 1 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Nominates Candace Holmes To Serve As Kent County Family Court Judge Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Commissioner Candace E. Holmes to serve as a Judge on Kent County Family Court. "Commissioner Holmes brings with her deep experience in family law and a strong commitment to Delaware's children and families," said Governor Meyer. "Her record r more PR

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

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 1 -- DuPont issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * DuPont Collaborates with Uncountable to Advance AI-Ready Labs Strategy DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced a strategic collaboration with Uncountable, an AI-driven platform for end-to-end product and application development, to advance its AI-ready labs initiative. The collaboration marks a major step forward in how DuPont scales digital lab workflows, expands access to high-quality experimental dat more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Five Counties Selected for Coordinated Community Response Pilot to Combat Domestic and Gender-Based Violence * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced decisive action to strengthen public safety and protect survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, selecting Clinton, Putnam, Yates, Columbia, and Delaware counties to participate in a two-year Coordinated Communi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Leader of Criminal Organization Jailed for Using Fake Checks and Cash to Buy Designer Dogs in Lucrative Resale Scheme * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role as the leader of a corrupt organization that purchased designer dogs -with fraudulent checks and cash -and resold them for profits in central and sou more PR

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

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 30, 2026 - David Bidwell, professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island, will share research results on offshore wind community discussions at a free public presentation on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., at the New London Community Recreation Center, 1 Recr more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid * PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of gener more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Data analytics, engineering research wins Great Valley student competition Winning research posters explored job posting data, data science automation and urban energy harvesting By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley hosted its annual student research poster competition this semester, offering opportunities for students to summarize their work, practice their presentatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Public Interest Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule that would establish time limits and work requirements for most HUD-funded rental housing. The Law Center cautioned that the rule could negatively impact Philadelphians relying on HUD-assisted housing and destabilize affordable housing availability in Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware Valley. The organization, w more ST

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

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 1 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * This Alumnus and Registered Dietitian's Risk to Attend Texas Tech Grad School Paid Off Dylan Bailey knew one expert worth attending a university in a state where he had no connections. The result was an experience that launched him into a lucrative career. Writer: Ashlyn Grotegut, ashlyn.grotegut@ttu.edu He laughs about it now, but Dylan Bailey admits moving into an apartment he found listed on Craigslist was a  more PR

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 1 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * TRUQAP(R) (capivasertib) recommended by FDA Advisory Committee for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer ODAC overwhelming majority voted that TRUQAP plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrated a favorable benefit risk profile for patients based on the CAPItello-281 Phase III trial results First and only targeted treatment combination to demonstrate benefit in th more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Seniors Win Awards for Landscape Architecture Projects * Seven students in the landscape architecture program in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) received awards from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (CTASLA). Matthew Enright '26 (CAHNR) received the Honor Award in the Site Design category; Monika Mihok '26 (CAHNR, BUS) more PR

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 1 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Update on FDA Advisory Committee vote on camizestrant in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for advanced HR-positive breast cancer The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) did not reach a majority vote in favor of the benefit risk profile of AstraZeneca's camizestrant in combination with a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor (p more PR

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

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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When the Schuylkill swallowed the city * On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee. But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia in early September of 2021, those routines were put on pause more PR

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