WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Colorado Bill Would Phase Out Heatstroke as a Poultry Depopulation Method The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes yesterday's introduction of the Modernizing Depopulation Act in the Colorado General Assembly. The bill would establish Colorado as the first state to phase out the use of ventilation shut down (VSD) and VSD plus heat (VSD+) as methods of depopulati more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers to host public meeting on Mississippi River dredging * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting on its dredging activities within Pools 3 and Upper Pool 4 of the Upper Mississippi River, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Red Wing Public Library, 225 E Ave., Red Wing, MN 5 more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the re more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Hosts Wife of Late Iowa National Guardsman for the State of the Union * WASHINGTON - To honor the lives and legacies of the Iowa National Guardsmen who made the ultimate sacrifice and stand with Gold Star families, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is hosting Arianna Howard, the wife of fallen Staff Sgt. Nate Howard, as her guest for President Trump's State of the Union. This is part of Senator Er more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst on the Golden Age of American Greatness * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address: "After my first State of the Union, I was honored to deliver the Republican response. That evening eleven years ago, I focused on priorities for the new Senate Republican majority, including affordability, security, and more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Financial aid for UNI students reaches $102.5 million in 2024-25 The amount of financial aid distributed to students at the University of Northern Iowa continues to climb, now up to $102.5 million for the 2024-25 academic year, with scholarships and grants making up more than half. The majority of first-year UNI students receive some form of financial aid. Most commonly, aid is federally f more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 25 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Five VUB researchers awarded prestigious Belgian American Educational Foundation fellowship Five researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) have been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF): Arman Kolozyan, Melissa Schuring, Maria Knysh, Fien Meeus and Florine Janssens. BAEF is a leading independent foundation dedicated to fosterin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds appoints Peter Gierut as District Associate Judge Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Peter Gierut as a district associate judge in Judicial District 7. Gierut, of Davenport, Iowa, serves as a magistrate and is a partner at Gallagher, Millage & Gallagher, PLC. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and law degree from Drake University more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Opens Nomination Hearing to Consider Fraud-Fighting Assistant Attorney General * Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good morning. I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing on the nomination of Colin McDonald to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enfo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 25 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Multi-Species Backyard Flocks in Keokuk and Van Buren Counties * DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 25, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Announces Gold Star Family of Staff Sgt. William Nate Howard as State of the Union Guests * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced that (link is external) Misty Bunn, the mother of Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard, and her husband, Jeff Bunn, Chief of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department and Nate's stepfather, will attend the State of the Union as her guests more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * It's February 25th. There's No E15 Bill. Iowa Corn Growers to Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks: "What are you waiting for?" * It's February 25th: Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks' deadline for a vote on year-round E15. And yet, Nunn and Miller-Meeks' bill is nowhere to be found. The Iowa Corn Growers Association is directly calling out Nunn and Miller-Meeks, saying:  more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Feb. 24 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College graduate and students named semi-finalists in 2026-27 Fulbright Program * Sophia Chadima, Hannah Hoffmann and Niamh Mee are semi-finalists in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Two Luther College students and one recent graduate are semi-finalists in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Operating in over 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright Program is the largest and most esteemed e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Major Law Enforcement, Child Safety Groups Laud Bipartisan Child Safety Package Ahead of Committee Vote * WASHINGTON - Over two dozen law enforcement and child safety organizations voiced their support for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan child safety bills ahead of tomorrow's Judiciary Committee vote. The Sentencing more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Major Law Enforcement, Child Safety Groups Laud Bipartisan Child Safety Package Ahead of Committee Vote Over two dozen law enforcement and child safety organizations voiced their support for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan child safety bills ahead of tomorr more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * National Urban League: State of the Union Reveals Urgency of Our "D3" Platform National Urban League President and CEO issued the following response to the State of the Union Address: "The longest Presidential address in recent history was also historically dishonest, as the administration scrambles to obscure the failure of its unpopular policies. "Far from ushering in an "unprecedented" e more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College wrestlers ready for regionals * Twice in the last three seasons, the Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling program was represented at the NCAA Division III National Championships. This weekend, the Wildcats will be looking to add to that list. Action in the Region 2 Championships at Ithaca College gets underway at 10 a.m. on Friday and continues at 10 a.m. on S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Feenstra Issues Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement applauding President Trump for his historic State of the Union address. "Tonight, President Trump gave a historic State of the Union address showcasing the strength of our union under his leadership," said Rep. Feenstra. "From the larg more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. EP 778) on a petition by the National Association of Reversionary Property Owners: * * * Digest:/1 The Board denies a petition for rulemaking asking the Board to add a new notice requirement to the agency's rails-to-trails regulations. On August 11, 2025, the National Association of Reversionary Property Owners (NARPO) filed a petition for rulemaking requesting t more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 25 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque to Launch UD Global, A 100% Online Learning Platform By Stacey Ortman The University of Dubuque is expanding access to high-quality education beyond the traditional campus experience with UD Global, a new online learning platform for students seeking a 100% online education. "UD Global was designed to meet the evolving needs of today's students by offering flexible online degre more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * New graduate certificate offers additional preparation for aspiring addiction counselors In an effort to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to support individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges, the University of Iowa College of Education is now offering a Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * What global worker health challenges mean for Iowa communities South African occupational medicine specialist Dr. Vanessa Govender brings global health insights to multiple events at the University of Iowa Written by Daniel Vorwerk, International Programs Internationally recognized occupational medicine specialist Dr. Vanessa Govender will visit the University of Iowa to deliver a Gran more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Rep. John McGuire: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union. He highlighted the major victories achieved for our country and recognized the actions and sacrifices of Americans whose service and dedication bring honor to our nation." Rep. Dan Meuser: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * While Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Put the Safety of American Citizens Before Illegal Aliens, Our Law Enforcement Officers Were Out on the Streets Arresting Murderers, Pedophiles, and Depraved Sex Criminals * During his State of the Union address to the nation, President Trump made it clear: The FIRST duty of the American government is to protect AMERICAN CITIZENS, not illegal aliens  more PR