DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health * DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 - Physical activity is vital to American students' physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to the American Heart Association, only 1 in 4 chil more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100 Beginning with the very first Super Bowl in 1967, NBC Sports has been a key player in transforming football's greatest championship into one of the most-watched live events in sports. Over its run of 20 Super Bowls and counting, NBC has delivered unforgettable moments and historic upsets, amplifying the game through broadcast more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Soldier's 'sustained excellence' recognized with promotion to colonel * INDIANAPOLIS - Spreading her wings, the Army's newest "full-bird" colonel recently pinned on new silver eagles. Jennifer S. Pampuch Borden, U.S. Army Financial Management Command Reserve Component senior advisor and U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assistant chief of staff for resource management, was pr more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following written testimony by author and investigative researcher Stuart Wexler from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr. * * * Greetings Chairwoman Luna and fellow members of the Task Force on The Release of Federal Secrets. Thank you for inviting me to more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas In December Amid Stalled Demand For Many Types Of Construction Projects * Top Lists of Yearly Job Gains, While Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, Nev. Has Worst Losses for the Year as Firms Struggle with Lax Demand, Labor Shortages  Just under half of metro areas added construction job more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Lean Thinking for Transformation: Actionable Change * CHICAGO-Join Core for the webinar "Lean Thinking for Transformation: Actionable Change" on April 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Budget reductions are a reality for many in academic library leadership. For decades, significant cutbacks have been made in library operations, staffing, and collections. In an era o more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 4 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * CPKC breaks January monthly Canadian grain tonnage and carload record Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has broken its January monthly record for shipping Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.395 million metric tonnes (MMT) in January 2026. This January 2026 mark beat the previous tonnage record set in January 2023. January's 24,688  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Scrap Plan That Would Raise Costs by Weakening Vehicle Fuel Efficiency * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), Representative Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Senator Ed Markey (MA) led 78 total lawmakers in calling (link is external) on the Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to withdraw the proposed rollback of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Educate & Act Series will feature sessions on grant funding, consumerism * LAWRENCE -The Educate & Act series, led by the Center for Service Learning and The Commons at the University of Kansas, will host three events in spring 2026 for students, faculty and staff, and the community. This series offers opportunities to learn about connections between research and civic engagement and connects attendees with more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America's Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry while supporting American-grown crops and cleaner aviation fuel. Building on an Ernst-led amendment during the Working Families and Tax Cuts discussion, this legislatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to update standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports in 15 states. These updates, effective Feb. 5, 2026, ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace as the National Airspace System evolves with new navigational facilities and updated safety criteria. The agency found that immediate action was necessary to maintain air commerce more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU hosts 12th South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference * Florida State University's College of Communication and Information hosted the 12th annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies (SAMCS) Conference, a premier international forum for researchers, scholars and practitioners engaged in dialogue surrounding media and culture in South Asia. The hybrid event Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 took place  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session- more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-423) on the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. The House took up the bill on Jan. 12, 2026, and it failed by a 209-215 vote. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude an employee's time spent on voluntary professional development activities outside of regular wo more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving  more ST

HAYS, Kansas, Feb. 5 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Kansas Small Business Development Center Delivers Strong Economic Impact Across Kansas in 2025 The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) network demonstrated strong statewide impact in 2025, helping Kansas entrepreneurs start businesses, create and retain jobs, and strengthen local economies through hands-on advising, training, and access to capital. Between October 1, 2024, and September 30, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Prairie Fire Chamber Orchestra releases debut album * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Music has announced the release of "Prairie Fire!," the professional recording debut of the KU Prairie Fire Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Creston Herron, director of orchestral activities. Released on The Post Haus label, the album is now available on major streaming platforms. This makes the album the  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 5 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Lexie Garza Garners NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Week Award Lexie Garza of Eastern Oregon picked up the NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Week award following her first-place victory at the Mountaineer Open at the 131 weight class, and a win by fall in the team's dual against Big Bend Community College. Garza went 4-0 on the weekend, all by quick pins. S more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 5 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Janiszewska, Aleksenko Sweep Season's Final Swimming & Diving Awards for Keiser Isaiah Aleksendo and Natalia Janiszewska, from Keiser (Fla.), have swept the final NAIA Swimmer and Diver of the Week for the 2025-26 season, with dynamic individual performances at Barry on January 24. Janiszewska, a freshman from Wroclaw, Poland, grabbed three first-pla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New Terrorism-Related Charges Filed Against Alleged Killer of Israeli Embassy Employees * WASHINGTON - Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, was charged in a 13-count superseding indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court with multiple terrorism-related offenses in connection with the May 21, 2025, fatal shootings of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capita more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Arrington's Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill Into Law * Washington, D.C. - President Trump has signed into law H.R. 7148, a legislative package that includes House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington's (TX-19) groundbreaking cancer detection legislation, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. This landmark new law represents a m more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Recognizing employee excellence that carries 'the legacy of military medicine' * Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Defense Health Agency acting deputy director, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel Cruz, DHA senior enlisted leader for the assistant director for health care administration, hosted an employee recognition ceremony at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 20. "Today's awardees have done a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Directs Federal Resources to Kansas Airports in Appropriations Package * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation - directed more than $26 million in federal investments to repairs and safety improvements at regional airports i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Secures Federal Resources for Kansas Rural Hospitals in FY26 Appropriations Bills * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a senior member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - secured more than $7 million in federal investments for Kansas rural hospitals and community health centers in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation approved by Congress and signed into law  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Advocates for Fair Healthcare Research Funding at Indiana Universities Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) discussed the importance of fair health research funding for Indiana universities with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Bhattacharya during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing titled "Modernizing the National Institutes more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Delivers Healthcare Wins for Kansas in FY26 Appropriations Package * Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statements after Senate passage of the Labor-Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill - legislation that advances several key healthcare priorities he has long championed. "The legislation provides $418 m more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Highlights Wins for Kansas in the Defense Appropriations * Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), highlighted important funding wins for Kansas in the Defense Appropriations Bill. This funding will assist Kansas communities, support education for the next generation, provide important training for our troops, and strengthen medical research. The appropri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Trump is Using Tariffs for Economic & National Security Benefits * Senator Marshall Joins The Evening Edit on Fox Business Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Evening Edit on Fox Business with Liz MacDonald to discuss how President Trump's deal with India will benefit American agriculture and oil, as well as the Trump administration's more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 4 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation chosen as 2026 CPKC Women's Open charity partner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is proud to announce that Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open , to be held at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta from August 19 - 23, 2026. "Together with th more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB study shows that key protein can slow aging * Published findings, led by oral biology professor Keith Kirkwood, reveal that enhancing tristetraprolin can reduce frailty in mice By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -The United States is a rapidly aging country. By the year 2050, nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be 65 or older, and many will live into their 90s and beyond more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC graduate students take centerstage for research showdown on February 25 How do you tell a big story in just three minutes? * The University of Cincinnati's Three Minute Thesis (3MT(R)) Competition challenges graduate students to transform years of research into fast, engaging talks anyone can understand. Finalists from across campus step into the spotlight Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. in 1 more PR