WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "Totally Committed" to DEI: University of Kentucky Faculty Caught Breaking State Law Accuracy in Media continues to carry out undercover investigations to find out whether universities are complying with DEI bans across the country. We have found that even in red majority states, rogue university officials continue to carry out DEI programming covertly. AIM investigations have exposed DEI continuing in North Carolina, F more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Katie's Law Passage out of House Judiciary Committee * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that Katie's Law, a key bill in her 2026 Legislative Priorities, passed out of the Judiciary committee today in the Iowa House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote. Katie's Law has been enacted in some form in over 30 states and federally. The more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Miller-Meeks, and Luna Introduce Legislation to Permanently Secure Seniors' Social Security Tax Deduction * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) have introduced the Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act, legislation that would make permanent the historic $6,000 Social Security tax deduction for se more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 17, 2026, by Ken Braun, managing editor and editor of content: * * * Jesse Jackson (1941-2026) Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has passed away. InfluenceWatch has two profiles covering Jackson. One is a general report on his life and career, and another specifically addresses his history-making 1988 presidential campaign. * Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has passed away. InfluenceWatch has tw more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction over Prediction Markets in U.S. Circuit Court Filing * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit confirming its exclusive jurisdiction over the U.S. commodity derivatives markets, including event contract markets commonly referred to as prediction markets more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds responds to Iowa State Auditor's report * Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa State Auditor's report: "First, the Auditor claimed we didn't give him the information he needed despite the fact he refused to sign an engagement letter. Now, he admits we gave him everything he asked for but claims we didn't give it to him with enough time. Th more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Historic Saturday featuring nation's top four teams headlines ESPN's men's college basketball schedule, Feb. 17-22 * * No. 4 Arizona at No. 2 Houston (ABC) and No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke (ESPN) cap landmark day * College GameDay live from Washington, D.C. ahead of Wolverines-Blue Devils ESPN's industry-leading coverage of men's college basketball continues wit more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa DNR seeks public input on roadmap for water quality improvements * Draft "Impaired Waters List" serves as a data-driven tool to prioritize local restoration efforts DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comment on the draft Integrated Report on water quality, initiating a 30-day public comment period. This biennial report, required by the fede more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Feb. 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State center Audi Crooks leads the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Winter Good Works Team, recognizing 20 student-athletes giving back to their communities * Key takeaways * Allstate and NACDA named 20 student-athletes to the 2025-26 Winter Good Works Team for their community service and leadership. * Iowa State's Audi Crooks was selected t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures $1 Million for Lee County Career Center * MONTROSE, IA - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks has announced that $1 million in Community Project Funding she secured for the Lee County Career Center has been signed into law. Funding for this project will be used to build out and equip the Lee County Career Center for the mutual benefit of Lee County and southeast Iow more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures $6 Million to Restore Burlington's Historic Cascade Bridge * BURLINGTON, IA - In a press conference with city, county, and state leaders, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks today announced that $6 million in Community Project Funding she secured for the City of Burlington's Cascade Bridge Project has officially been signed into law. The funding will replace the de more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 18 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Quentin Le Dortz, of Ottawa (Kan.), Takes Men's Volleyball Setting Award for Feb. 17 Torce, France, native Quentin Le Dortz averaged 11.92 assists per set, guiding the Braves to three wins, claiming Feb. 17 recognition as NAIA Setter of the Week. Le Dortz had 143 assists, seven kills, 27 digs and four blocks running OU's offense, last week claiming four-set wins ov more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace * Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20 more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Feb. 18 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Spring enrollment at Northwest crosses 7,000 mark for fifth consecutive year Northwest Missouri State University is maintaining a strong headcount this spring, based on the results of its annual spring census. The University reports its overall enrollment this spring is 7,674. That total includes 4,315 undergraduate students, which represents a 4 percent increase in that sector from a more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Feb. 18 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talks by Eshbaugh, Lillquist selected as TED "Editor's Picks" Two TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talks have been selected as TED "Editor's Picks," a distinction awarded to only about 0.5% of TEDx talks worldwide. The talk by UNI professor Elaine Eshbaugh will be published on Thursday, Feb. 19, and alum Zach Lillquist's talk will be published at a later date.  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fourth annual Active Learning Summit grows in reach and impact The three-day conference showcased innovative, student-centered teaching By Heather Skyler With 429 participants, this year's Active Learning Summit continued to demonstrate its strong foundation at the University of Georgia and its growing national reach. Held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel from Feb. 11-13, the major more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow A University of Iowa research engineer has invented a custom physics-based approach for measuring the flow in rivers and streams, which could benefit applications ranging from design of structures to flood warnings to resource management. The vast majority--about 95%--of flood monitoring systems operated by t more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * How to keep CFOs from leaving Hint: It's not about the pay * Changing corporate strategies are putting more pressure than ever on chief financial officers (CFOs), a change that's reflected in record high turnover of the position in U.S. businesses despite the fact that pay is at an all-time high. What can stop the churn? According to a new study from Adrienne Rhodes, ass more PR