CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties Author: Bryan Goodman Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. The letter - signed by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, Na more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Lawsuit challenges rollback that allows more mercury, lead, and other toxic pollution from coal- and oil-fired power plants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition of public health, environmental, and community advocates filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's repeal of standards that li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From Gas to Groceries to Health Care, Americans are Paying the Cost of Trump's Toxic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran Yesterday marked one year since Donald Trump declared April 2 "Liberation Day" and rolled out at least 10% tariffs on nearly all countries. Trump promised American families that his tariffs would help lower costs and usher in a "golden age," but ins more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 3 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * EPA Sets Long-Needed Updated Air Toxics Standards for Chemical Manufacturers, but Punts on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Limits EPA's rulemaking allows 33 highly toxic sources to continue emitting carcinogenic ethylene oxide without limits * Washington, D.C. -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on Wednesday updating air toxics standards for chemical manufact more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * Fierce Network Returns to MCS to Host a Regional Carrier Keynote Panel Communications service providers and industry stakeholders from across the nation will convene at Competitive Carriers Association's 2026 Mobility & Connectivity Show (MCS), April 14-16 in Louisville, KY for three days of educational sessions, exhibits, and networking. Fierce Network is set to return to the show with a head more PR

FLORENCE, South Carolina, March 31 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: * * * FMU's 17th annual Moran Address presented by Dr. Rebecca Flannagan Dr. Rebecca Flannagan, professor emeritus, delivered the 17th annual William C. Moran Address at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence on Thursday. The Moran Address, presented annually, provides a platform for retiring or recently retired faculty to reflect on their academic journeys and share insights from their fi more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * LCCWEAR recognized individuals for outstanding contributions to child welfare in Kentucky * In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (LCCWEAR) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) hosted the 2026 Child Welfare Expo on April 2, 2026, from 5:00-7:30 PM CST at the WKU Knicely Conference Center. The annual Child Welfare  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * MALDEF APPEALS RULING IN KENTUCKY CASE BARRING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS FROM REGULAR TUITION FRANKFORT, Kentucky - A Latino civil rights organization filed an appeal today from a district court decision to allow Kentucky to eliminate regular tuition rates for students without lawful immigration status living in the state. In November, MALDEF (Mexican American Le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on FY27 Budget Request Defense Topline * LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on the outlined President's budget request: "Undoing the damage of chronic underinvestment in the national defense is a multi-year proposition and I welcome the president's request for signifi more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 3 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New bookstore program will revitalize the student experience * William & Mary announced today its intention to award a bookstore contract to eCampus, with a retail subcontract with Rally House, that will span five years and enhance course material offerings and merchandise programs on campus. The contract will take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes operation of storefront and online marketplaces. "The c more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, HHS roundtable focuses on building healthier communities * The University of Kentucky hosted a roundtable with Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Atlanta Region, March 24 at the Gatton Student Center. The discussion focused on building healthier communities and included Colleen McCarty, regional administrator at Health Resources and more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Forensics wins awards at major debate competitions * WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions. Senior Rae Fournier of Woodbridge, Va.; freshman Riley Ney of Newton, Kan.; senior Joshua St-Peter of Canton, Ga.; and junior Nik Schintgen of Lansing, Kan., were invited to the 80th National Debate tou more PR