NEW YORK, April 15 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * "We Refuse to Lose One More Life": Disability-Led and Disability-Supporting Organizations Raise Alarm Over Cancellation of Puerto Rico Solar Access Programs * San Juan, PR - With hurricane season less than two months awa more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing * Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Boise State University issued the following news: * * * Protecting golden eagles with industry partner Avangrid It was a brisk, windy day in the Owyhee Mountains of southwestern Idaho -- ideal for eagles soaring overhead on thermals, but a little less cozy for the researchers. Fortunately, the excitement of rappelling down cliff faces to inspect and treat eagles' nests and hatchlings dispelled any thoughts of discomfort. "I love every part of the season. I  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Bozeman ranked as nation's best college town for third consecutive year * The city of Bozeman was ranked America's No. 1 college town for the third consecutive year.  The top five college towns listed in order according to RentCafe.com are: Bozeman; Pullman, Washington; Clemson, South Carolina; Laramie, Wyoming; and Gainesville, Florida. Western cities dominate the rankings' top 10, with Provo, Utah and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Crapo Announces Hearing on 2027 HHS Budget U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will convene for a hearing entitled, "The President's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget" on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 AM. Title: The President's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at Hearing on 2026 IRS Filing Season * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing season and IRS operations. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Bisignano, for appearing before the Finance Committee today in your capacity as the Chief Executive Offi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * Crapo Statement at Hearing on 2026 IRS Filing Season U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing season and IRS operations. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Bisignano, for appearing before the Finance Committee today in your ca more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Support of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Market Access for American Producers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing their support of the U.S.-Mexico-Cana more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-fun more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 15 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Briefs Tech Leaders on GRIT's Example for Nation * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden briefed technology and cybersecurity leaders on the success of the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT), which is setting an example for the nation. This briefing took place at the South Dakota Digital Government Summit, an annual gathering of leaders in te more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL * Miss. Senator Cosponsors SAFEGUARDS Act to End Diversion of Airport Security Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today welcomed committee passage of a bill she cosponsored to ensure 9/11 passenger fees more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PRESS ATF TO STOP ENFORCING VACATED PISTOL BRACE RULE * Senators Oppose ATF Intent to Continue Biden-era Rule that Violates Second Amendment Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined several colleagues in calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to cease any efforts to enforce a vacated Biden-era r more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 * Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * More Than 130 Organizations Express Concern Over Changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Charter * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org, Lisa Robinson, lrobinson@aap.org or Alex Hulvalchick, ahulvalchick@aap.org On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following commentary on April 14, 2026, by state policy analyst Meera Rajput and Kimya Forouzan, principal state policy advisor at the Guttmacher Institute to The Advocate: * * * Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked Lawmakers are using the same tactics, including criminalization, surveillance, and restrictions on young people to limit access to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * Risch Statement on 3rd Anniversary of Sudan Conflict U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. "Today marks the tragic third anniversary of the beginning of the war in Sudan. Characterized by genocide, the use of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Reforming the UN: Assessing U.S. Efforts and Priorities: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Reforming the UN U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Reforming the UN: Asses more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax reli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Republican Tax Wins Mean More Money for Families This Tax Day * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks at Tax Day Press Conference Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senate Republicans, including Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senators Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ashley Moody (R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Tax Day Marks a Supercharged Filing Season As tax filing season comes to an end for most filers, working families are seeing historic tax relief thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts enacted under Republican leadership. The legislation prevented the largest tax hike in history, locked in low tax rates for individuals of all incomes and provided significant new more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 14 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho dedicates new meat science laboratory * MOSCOW, Idaho -More than 300 supporters gathered April 10 to help dedicate a new University of Idaho meat science laboratory with ample space and modern technology to better serve the state's rapidly growing beef industry. The 12,750-square-foot Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard includes a Vandal Brand Meats storefront more PR