AI Enhances Scoliosis Monitoring for Pediatric Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, March 25 -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news:
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AI Enhances Scoliosis Monitoring for Pediatric Patients
Cedars-Sinai Spine, Momentum Health Launch Radiation-Free, At-Home, Mobile 3D Scanning and Brace Compliance Tool
Cedars-Sinai Spine is launching a new pilot program for pediatric patients that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for radiation-free, at-home scoliosis monitoring and brace compliance tracking.
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Cengage Group Explores AI's Impact on Education at ASU+GSV Summit 2025
INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, March 25 -- Cengage Group, an education and technology company, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025:
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Cengage Group Explores AI's Impact on Education at ASU+GSV Summit 2025
What: Cengage Group, a global edtech company, today announced that four executives will speak at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, taking place next month in San Diego, Calif. ASU+GSV is a world-renowned education conference that brings together education, technology, business and govern more
Common Sense Media Launches AI Literacy Initiative in U.S. Schools With $1M Salesforce Grant
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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Common Sense Media Launches AI Literacy Initiative in U.S. Schools with $1M Salesforce Grant
Two-year initiative targets 330,000 students in major urban districts, aims to close AI knowledge gap in underserved communities
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2025 -- Common Sense Media, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a digital world, today announced a $1 million grant more
CrowdStrike Accelerates Cybersecurity Consolidation With AI-Powered Network Vulnerability Assessment for Falcon Exposure Management
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike Accelerates Cybersecurity Consolidation with AI-Powered Network Vulnerability Assessment for Falcon Exposure Management
New capability extends the Falcon platform's AI-driven risk prioritization to network assets, eliminating the need for standalone scanners, agents or hardware; Falcon Exp more
EBSCO Information Services Launches Newest Artificial Intelligence Features
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 25 -- EBSCO Industries, a provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery service to libraries, issued the following news release:
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EBSCO Information Services Launches Newest Artificial Intelligence Features
-AI Insights and Natural Language Search Intended to Create Efficiencies for Researchers-
IPSWICH, Mass. -- March 24, 2025 -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is introducing two new artificial intelligence (AI) f more
IAB State of Data 2025: AI Is on the Brink of Transforming How Advertising Works at Its Core
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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IAB State of Data 2025: AI Is on the Brink of Transforming How Advertising Works at Its Core
While AI Adoption is Accelerating, More Urgency Is Needed
By Angelina Eng
New York - March 24, 2025 - AI is set to transform the advertising industry, but we're not there yet. This is among the key findings found in IAB's State of Data 2025: The Now, The Near, and The Next Evolution of AI for Media Campaigns, r more
IDC: Around 70% of Asia/Pacific Organizations Expect Agentic AI to Disrupt Business Models Within the Next 18 Months
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, March 25 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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IDC: Around 70% of Asia/Pacific Organizations Expect Agentic AI to Disrupt Business Models Within the Next 18 months
SINGAPORE, 24 March 2025 - In the IDC Survey document Understanding Agentic AI Technology Adoption in Asia/Pacific, (presenting select data from IDC's 2024 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, wave 11, Febru more
Institute for New Frontiers Unveils Guidelines for Dual-Use AI Models
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Institute for New Frontiers has released "Dual-Use Foundation Model Guidelines: A Review," a report that addresses both the promise and the perils inherent in artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models with dual-use potential. Authored by a team led by Chair Aarna K. and Vice Chair Pranav P., the document explores how these powerful AI systems, capable of both beneficial and harmful applications, can be responsibly managed to maximize innovation while minimizing r more
Youngkin's AI Bill Veto Is A Win For Innovators & Virginians
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 25 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on March 24, 2025:
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Youngkin's AI Bill Veto Is A Win For Innovators & Virginians
Veto Protects AI Growth and Saves Virginia $290M
Today, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed HB 2094, which sought to regulate the development and deployment of 'high-risk artificial intelligence systems' within the Commonwealth. Last month, Chamber of more
Ag Tech Startup Verility Inc. Validates AI-Based Fertility Analytics Tech Platform for Sow Insemination
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Ag tech startup Verility Inc. validates AI-based fertility analytics tech platform for sow insemination
INDIANAPOLIS -- A 400-sow study conducted in 2024 has validated that sow insemination protocols using Verility Inc.'s fertility analysis technology called Fertile-EyeTM delivered comparable pregnancy and embryo rates to traditional breeding protocols while requiring fewer semen doses, heat tests more
Georgia Tech Launches Tech AI to Accelerate the Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Georgia Tech Launches Tech AI to Accelerate the Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The announcement marks the start of Tech AI Fest, the Southeast's leading AI event, bringing together leading academics, industry experts, government figures, and students for three days of creative partnerships and transformative ideas.
ATLANTA -- March 24, 2025 -- Georgia Tech has officially launched more
Oracle Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for AI-Driven Retail Assortment Planning Solutions
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for AI-Driven Retail Assortment Planning Solutions
Oracle has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for AI-driven Retail Assortment Planning Solutions 1. The report notes that, "Oracle operates with an Embedded AI set of services plus a basic infrastructure t more
Six UC Santa Cruz Professors Awarded 2025 NEH Grants for Groundbreaking Research on AI, Colonial Violence, and Social Justice
SANTA CRUZ, California, March 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Six UC Santa Cruz professors awarded 2025 NEH Grants for groundbreaking research on AI, colonial violence, and social justice
By Dan White
Six UC Santa Cruz professors have received prestigious 2025 National Endowment for the Humanities awards this year, advancing scholarship on topics ranging from colonial violence to the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
The N more
University of Missouri: Researchers Using Lidar and AI to Advance Transportation Engineering and Safety
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 24 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Researchers using lidar and AI to advance transportation engineering and safety
University of Missouri engineering researchers are using advanced technology to help make our roads safer by better understanding how pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles interact.
University of Missouri researchers are using advanced technology to enhance the safety of the nation's roads. This approach, focused on t more
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$2 Million Grant Boosts Alaska Native Involvement in Fisheries Monitoring
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center, has announced a $2,004,000 grant opportunity aimed at bolstering Alaska Native and rural participation in federal fisheries monitoring.
The "Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)" program will fund positions such as biologists, social scientists, outreach coordinators, and educators within eligible organizations, fostering stronger local involvement in subsistence fishery management.
This dis more
$55,000 Grant Available for Wetlands & Littoral Zone Study at Eielson Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Department of Defense, Alaska District, has announced grant opportunity providing $55,000 for a Management, Wetlands/Floodplain, Littoral Zone Evaluation and Study at Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB), Alaska.
This initiative, under RAM Project # FTQWA5325915-A, aims to assess the effectiveness of past riparian habitat improvement projects and littoral zone habitat creation within borrow pits on the base.
This discretionary funding, provided through a cooperative agreem more
$9 Million Grant Available for Alaska Fisheries Resource Monitoring
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center has announced the availability of $9 million in funding for the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (FRMP) for 2026-2029.
This program aims to support the subsistence use of fish resources on federal public lands and waters in Alaska, emphasizing collaboration and local knowledge.
The FRMP, funded through Assistance Listings 15.636 (Alaska Subsistence Management), will distribute funds through cooperative agre more
Federal Grant Offers Over $1 Million for Land Rehabilitation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Department of Defense, Alaska District, has announced a significant federal grant opportunity providing $1,018,368 for Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) at the Richardson Training Area within Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
The initiative, outlined in Statement of Work (SOW) 25-105, aims to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), fostering healthy and resilient environments for military training while safeguarding ecolog more
CDC Announces $62.5 Million for Drug-Free Communities Support Program
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a funding opportunity announcement for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
This discretionary grant program aims to reduce youth substance use by strengthening community coalitions.
The CDC has allocated an estimated total program funding of $62.5 million, with an award ceiling of $125,000. While there is no award floor, the agency ant more
DOD Announces $1.2M Grant Opportunity for Cultural Resources Support at JBLE Virginia
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has announced a federal grant opportunity to provide cultural resources support at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) in Virginia.
The funding opportunity, titled "Cultural Resources Support at JBLE Virginia," offers an estimated total program funding of $148,183 for the base period, with a potential award ceiling of $1,287,339, indicating the possibility of additional funding for optional tasks and follow-on work.
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NSF Announces Funding Opportunity for Applied Mathematics Research
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released a grant opportunity to support research in Applied Mathematics.
This discretionary grant, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aims to fund mathematical research motivated by and contributing to solutions for problems in science and engineering.
The Applied Mathematics program emphasizes both mathematical innovation and the breadth and quality of impact on applications. Proposals more
NSF Announces Grant Opportunity for Fire Science Innovations
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new funding opportunity under the program Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE).
This initiative aims to support cutting-edge research and education in wildland fire science, fostering collaborations across disciplines and sectors to advance predictive models, resilience strategies, and community engagement in fire-prone regions.
The NSF has not specified a total funding amount, award ceilin more
$1 Million Available for Primary Care Association Training & Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the National Coordinating Center for Accelerating Primary Care Association Technical Assistance and Training Impact Cooperative Agreement.
This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to improve the operational and clinical efficiency of health centers nationwide.
A total of $1,000,000 in funding is expected to be available, wit more
$1.5 Million Available for HIV Care Engagement Program
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the Collaborating to Engage People with HIV in Care program.
This initiative aims to improve access to care for individuals living with HIV by fostering collaboration among healthcare organizations.
A total of $1,500,000 is expected to be available through a cooperative agreement, with five awards anticipated. The selected recipients will work to coordinate effort more
$2 Million Available for Behavioral Health Training & Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 Behavioral Health National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) Cooperative Agreement.
This initiative aims to provide high-impact training and technical assistance (T/TA) to health centers to enhance behavioral health services, operational efficiency, and public health responsiveness.
A total of $2,000,000 in funding is expected more
$200K Available for Short Courses on Behavioral & Social Science Methodologies
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced funding for short courses on innovative methodologies and approaches in behavioral and social sciences. This funding opportunity supports educational activities that enhance training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
A total of $200,000 in funding is available, with individual awards capped at $200,000. The initiative aims to provide advanced training on research methodologies to strengthen the nation' more
$350,000 Available for Recreational Boating Survey at Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District has announced a funding opportunity for a Recreational Boating Survey at Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
The project titled Recreational Boating Survey in the State of Oklahoma located at Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County is open for applications.
A total of $350,000 has been allocated for this initiative under a cooperative agreement. The funding is designed to support research efforts under more
$4.25 Million Available for Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Additional Funding
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced additional funding allotments for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program in Fiscal Year 2025.
The funding aims to support state workforce agencies in processing WOTC applications and encouraging employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.
The total available funding for this opportunity is $4,253,398, with individual awards ranging from $8,284 to $538 more
$6 Million in Funding Available for Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) have announced a new funding opportunity under the Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program. The initiative aims to foster international collaboration in high-risk basic research to advance future communication and information networks.
The BARI program offers funding between $1.5 million and $6 million per award, with one expected grant more
$600,000 Grant Available for Integrating Oral Health & Primary Care for People With HIV
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care in People with HIV using a Learning Collaborative initiative.
This program aims to enhance healthcare outcomes for individuals with HIV by strengthening the integration of oral health and primary care.
A total of $600,000 in funding will be awarded as a single grant to support the establishment of a 24-month virtual Lea more
Over $1 Million Available for National HIV Clinical Training for Residents Program
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity under the National HIV Clinical Training for Residents Program.
This initiative aims to expand the HIV healthcare workforce by providing clinical training to medical residents across multiple disciplines.
The program is expected to receive $1,027,600 in total funding through a cooperative agreement, with a single award to be granted. The funding will support training more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen Regulatory Affairs Director Smith
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated March 7, 2025, from Christy Smith, director of regulatory affairs at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen:
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To: Mr. Michael Burns
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
500 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Re: Requesting Documentation and Reference Materials
Docket No. FRA-2024-0126
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De more
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Committee Charges, Workplans Headline 2025 NAIC Spring National Meeting Agenda
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Committee Charges, Workplans Headline 2025 NAIC Spring National Meeting Agenda
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) welcomes more than 2,000 participants to its hybrid 2025 Spring National Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana this week (March 23 - 26). The NAIC hosts three national meetings annually, bringing together regulators and interested parti more
Democratic National Committee: On the ACA Anniversary, Donald Trump is Doubling Down on Plans to Rip Away Affordable Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on March 23, 2025:
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On the ACA Anniversary, Donald Trump is Doubling Down on Plans to Rip Away Affordable Health Care Access
On the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Fifteen years ago, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Democrats in Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, expanding health care coverage more
Earthworks: Trump Approves Delfin LNG License, Further Sacrifices Health and Livelihoods of Louisianans
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Earthworks issued the following news release:
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Trump Approves Delfin LNG License, Further Sacrifices Health and Livelihoods of Louisianans
WASHINGTON -- On March 21, President Trump's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced they will issue the deepwater port license for Delfin LNG, a liquefied "natural" gas (LNG) export terminal proposed off the coast of Cameron, Louisiana. Existing LNG operations are seriously impacting the health, safety and livelihoods of res more
House Must Adopt Senate Plan Allowing D.C. To Spend Its Own Funds
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on March 24, 2025:
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House Must Adopt Senate Plan Allowing D.C. To Spend Its Own Funds
By Samantha Waxman, Deputy Director of State Policy Research
The legislation enacted earlier this month to fund the federal government for the rest of fiscal year 2025 will deeply harm the District of Columbia. It will force D.C. to cut its fiscal year 2025 budget by $1 billion by limiting how much it can more
Marsh Reports Significant Growth in Global Transactional Risk Insurance Market in 2024
NEW YORK, March 25 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025:
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Marsh reports significant growth in global transactional risk insurance market in 2024
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today released its 2024 Transactional Risk Insurance Year in Review report, highlighting significant trends and developments in the transactional risk insurance market ov more
Meet Cotality: CoreLogic Embraces a New Name and Bold Vision for the Future of the Property Industry
IRVINE, California, March 25 -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release:
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Meet Cotality: CoreLogic Embraces a New Name and Bold Vision for the Future of the Property Industry
CoreLogic to rebrand to Cotality, reflecting the company's mission to unify property professionals, strengthen industry relationships, and drive innovation globally.
IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2025 - CoreLogic today announced its global rebrand to Cotality more
Minn. House DFL Lawmakers Introduce 'Protect Medicaid, Not Millionaires' Act
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 25 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release:
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DFL Lawmakers Introduce "Protect Medicaid, Not Millionaires" Act
St. Paul, MN-- While President Trump and Congressional Republicans look to subsidize tax cuts for the wealthy by reducing federal funding for Medicaid, today DFL legislators introduced legislation that would raise taxes on millionaires at the level necessary to offset any cuts to this crucial program. Med more
More Than 7 in 10 Credit Card Debtors Are Chasing Rewards, a Potentially Big Mistake
NEW YORK, March 25 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release:
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More Than 7 in 10 Credit Card Debtors Are Chasing Rewards, a Potentially Big Mistake
The average credit card rate is near a record high and more than half of credit card debtors say it has gotten harder to pay off their credit card debt over the past year
NEW YORK - March 24, 2025 - According to a new Bankrate survey, 72% of U.S. adults with credit card debt are pursuing credit card r more
National Trust Freezes Recruitment as Its Braces for pound sterling10m Rise in Staff Costs
LONDON, England, March 25 -- Civil Society Media posted the following news:
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National Trust freezes recruitment as its braces for pound sterling10m rise in staff costs
By Rob Preston
The National Trust has temporarily stopped all but essential recruitment as it expects to face a pound sterling10m rise in staff costs next month.
The conservation charity forecasts that its labour costs will be driven higher by increases to minimum wage rates and employer national insurance contributions more
NCUA Reports Robust Credit Union System in 2024 Amid Economic Challenges
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its "2024 NCUA Annual Report," detailing the performance and resilience of the U.S. credit union system for the year ending December 31, 2024. The report, prepared by the NCUA's Office of External Affairs and Communications, highlights a system with 4,455 federally insured credit unions, serving 142.3 million members and managing $2.31 trillion in assets, despite emerging signs of financial stress in loan perfor more
Representative Peters, Local Healthcare Leaders Highlight Importance of Saving Medicaid
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025:
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Representative Peters, Local Healthcare Leaders Highlight Importance of Saving Medicaid
San Diego, CA - On March 21, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and local leaders highlighted the importance of Medicaid and the harm that Republicans' healthcare cuts and inflationary budget will have on our communities. One in five CA50 residents relies on Medicaid - cutting $880 billion i more
Twenty-Five Graduate From Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 25 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau issued the following news release on March 24, 2025:
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Twenty-Five Graduate from Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program
Twenty-five Illinois Farm Bureau members recently graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills and to become a voice for Illinois agriculture.
ALOT provides selected IF more
Virginia Passes Landmark Drug Transparency Law
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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Virginia Passes Landmark Drug Transparency Law
Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) celebrates the enactment of HB 2375, a groundbreaking bill aimed at creating much needed transparency for pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs). PSAOs, more
After Request from Warren and Senators, Government Watchdog Opens Investigation into How Trump's Purge of Workers Harms Americans' Health and Safety
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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After Request from Warren and Senators, Government Watchdog Opens Investigation into How Trump's Purge of Workers Harms Americans' Health and Safety
Response from GAO (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - Following a request from U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), more
American Bankers Association Agricultural & Rural Bankers Committee Hopkins Chairman Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Caleb Hopkins, chairman of the American Bankers Association's Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee, from a March 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Risk Management, Credit and Rural Business Views on the Agricultural Economy Part 3":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee, my name is Caleb Hopkins. I am the curren more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Nominee Oz Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, from a March 14, 2025, confirmation hearing:
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Thank you, Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden, for inviting me to appear before this Committee today.
I want to begin by thanking President Trump for his passionate desire to Make America Healthy Again and for nominating me to support that visi more
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Tara Durbin, chief lending officer at Farm Credit Mid-America, from a March 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Risk Management, Credit and Rural Business Views on the Agricultural Economy Part 3":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee, thank you for calling this hearing today to discuss the agricultural economy and f more
Feenstra Leads Legislation to Modernize National Weather Service Communications Network, Improve Weather Forecasting for Iowa Agriculture
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Feenstra Leads Legislation to Modernize National Weather Service Communications Network, Improve Weather Forecasting for Iowa Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, kicking off Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced both the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act and the Weather Innovation for the Next Generation (WING) Act.
These two pie more
Financial Trades to Congress: Misguided Durbin-Marshall Bill will Harm Consumers, Small Businesses and Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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Financial Trades to Congress: Misguided Durbin-Marshall Bill will Harm Consumers, Small Businesses and Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON --
In a new letter filed today, the American Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions, Association of Military Banks of America, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Defense Credit Union Council, Independent C more
Financial Trades to Congress: Misguided Durbin-Marshall Bill will Harm Consumers, Small Businesses and Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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Financial Trades to Congress: Misguided Durbin-Marshall Bill will Harm Consumers, Small Businesses and Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON -- In a new letter filed today, the American Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions, Association of Military Banks of America, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Defense Credit Union Council, Ind more
ICBA and IntraFi Mark 20th Anniversary Serving Community Banks
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA and IntraFi Mark 20th Anniversary Serving Community Banks
Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2025)-- The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the 20th anniversary of its strategic relationship with IntraFi. An ICBA Preferred Service Provider since 2005, IntraFi offers innovative deposit placement solutions that help community ban more
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Iowa State Troopers Acted with Legal Justification in Storm Lake Shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 24 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Iowa State Troopers Acted with Legal Justification in Storm Lake Shooting
DES MOINES-- In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the January 27, 2025, fatal shooting of Daniel Joseph James Palenik by two Iowa State Patrol troopers was legally justified.
The Attorney General's conclusion was based on a review a more
Kareem Hunt on returning to Chiefs: 'I feel like we've got another good shot at' Super Bowl
CANTON, Ohio, March 24 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Kareem Hunt on returning to Chiefs: 'I feel like we've got another good shot at' Super Bowl
Unlike most of the Kansas City Chiefs roster, Kareem Hunt doesn't know what it's like to hoist a Lombardi Trophy. The running back has only felt the heartache of a Super Bowl loss.
Released by K.C. before their run of Super Bowls, Hunt returned to the Chiefs in 2024, playing a crucial role in th more
Kelly, colleagues introduce Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, colleagues introduce Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), along with Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Danny Davis (D-IL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, bipartisan legislation which aims to ensure that individu more
Kirkland Advises Preservation Capital Partners on Investment in BPL
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Preservation Capital Partners on Investment in BPL
Kirkland & Ellis is advising Preservation Capital Partners, on its minority investment in Berry Palmer & Lyle (BPL), the world's leading broker specialising in credit and political risk insurance.
Read PCP's Press Release
The Kirkland team includes corporate lawyers Adrian Maguire, Greg Scott, G more
Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone in Making NYC Most Women-Forward City in Nation, Announces New Efforts to Address Women's Safety
NEW YORK, March 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
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Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone in Making NYC Most Women-Forward City in Nation, Announces New Efforts to Address Women's Safety
One-Year After Announcing "Women Forward NYC,"
Adams Administration Has Launched or Completed All 43 Commitments
30 New and Expanded Programs Build off Women Forward NYC's
Initial $43 Million Holistic Investments to Help All Women, Including Transgender and Gender Expansive New more
New telehealth restrictions may limit opioid use treatment
ITHACA, New York, March 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New telehealth restrictions may limit opioid use treatment
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that restricting telehealth prescriptions for opioid use disorder could keep thousands from accessing buprenorphine, a medication that helps people recover from addiction.
In a study published March 3 in JAMA Network Open, the researchers warn that requiring in-person visits - as had been proposed by the Drug En more
NFL trade grades, 2025 offseason: Who won Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf deals? Raiders upgraded at QB
CANTON, Ohio, March 24 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL trade grades, 2025 offseason: Who won Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf deals? Raiders upgraded at QB
Kevin Patra grades the most significant NFL trades of the 2025 offseason, arranged below according to the position of the most notable player involved.
OFFENSE: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Offensive line
DEFENSE: Defensive line | Linebacker | Cornerback | Safety
QUARTER more
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ordered to Restore Healthcare to Newsroom Workers in 2-Year Strike
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ordered to Restore Healthcare to Newsroom Workers in 2-Year Strike
PITTSBURGH - The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals enjoined the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PG) on Monday, requiring the company to--among other orders--restore the health care it illegally took away from editorial workers, addressing a core demand of the union workers who have s more
RECESS RECAP: Susan Collins and Thom Tillis Take Heat Over Refusal to Meet with Constituents, Support for Gutting Medicaid
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RECESS RECAP: Susan Collins and Thom Tillis Take Heat Over Refusal to Meet with Constituents, Support for Gutting Medicaid
In case you missed it, last week vulnerable Republican Senators Susan Collins and Thom Tillis faced protests over their support for Donald Trump and Senate Republicans' disastrous plan to gut Medicaid in order to hand a tax break to billionaires. In Maine and Nort more
Rep. Brownley Introduces Fix FEDVIP Age Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-CA, has introduced the Fix FEDVIP Age Act to amend Title 5 of the United States Code, extending Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) coverage to dependent children up to the age of 26. Currently, this coverage is only available to dependent children under 22, which many lawmakers argue is outdated given the evolving landscape of healthcare needs and educational timelines for young adults.
The decision to introduce this bil more
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-CA, has introduced the Fair Disaster Assistance Act, aiming to streamline disaster relief processes for individuals with pending insurance claims related to major disasters. This legislation ensures that applicants will not receive denial notices for assistance while their insurance claims are under review.
The impetus for this bill arises from concerns that individuals affected by disasters experience heightened stress and financial uncertainty dur more
Rep. Moolenaar Introduces No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-MI, has introduced legislation aimed at amending the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals residing illegally in the United States do not qualify for Social Security benefits. The No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2025 seeks to exclude wages earned from unauthorized employment and self-employment income derived from illegal activities conducted in the U.S. from being counted as creditable income for Social Security.
The bill ref more
Rep. Roy Introduces Direct Medical Care Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX, has introduced the Direct Medical Care Freedom Act aimed at enhancing the accessibility and flexibility of healthcare options for individuals using direct medical care service arrangements. The proposal seeks to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that individuals participating in such arrangements can retain eligibility for health savings accounts (HSAs).
This legislation serves to address the growing trend among healthcare consumers more
Rep. Steube Introduces ACCESS Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. W. Gregory Steube, R-FL, has introduced the Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings Act, or ACCESS Act, aimed at reforming health insurance contributions by allowing individuals to opt for direct payments into their health savings accounts instead of reduced cost-sharing on their insurance plans.
The ACCESS Act, introduced on February 10, 2025, seeks to provide greater flexibility for individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans ob more
Rep. Walberg Introduces Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-MI, has introduced the Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act, a legislation aimed at safeguarding surplus funds from both the Social Security and Medicare programs. This bill seeks to establish dedicated accounts to hold these surpluses, preventing them from being drawn upon for other governmental expenditures.
The introduction of the Lock-Box Act arises from growing concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of Social Security and Medicare f more
Reps. McGarvey, Houchin Introduce Resolution Supporting NICU Baby's Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Reps. McGarvey, Houchin Introduce Resolution Supporting NICU Baby's Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today announced that they have introduced a resolution expressing support for the NICU Baby's Bill of Rights, highlighting the need for family-centered care, informed parental consent, and improved resour more
Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart-kidney connection
DALLAS, Texas, March 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart-kidney connection
DALLAS, March 24, 2025 -- Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. The rise in kidney disease rates is a major concern for cardiovascul more
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Sedrick Rowe, a farmer and owner of Rowe Organic Farms, from a March 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Risk Management, Credit and Rural Business Views on the Agricultural Economy Part 3":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to appear before you and testify to my experience as a yo more
Rural Community Insurance Services Head Hoch Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Dalynn Hoch, head of Rural Community Insurance Services, from a March 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Risk Management, Credit and Rural Business Views on the Agricultural Economy Part 3":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and other distinguished Members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - thank you for allowin more
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo Issues Remarks at Hearing on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nomination
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a March 14, 2025, confirmation hearing for Mehmet Oz to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services:
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"Thank you, Dr. Oz, for being here today and for your willingness to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator.
"My staff and I have enjoyed working with you and your team throughout this committee's rigorous ve more
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Hearing on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nomination
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a March 14, 2025, confirmation hearing for Mehmet Oz to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services:
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is nominated to oversee the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is responsible for the health and well-being of over 160 million Americans.
Once again, our dedicated investigators on the Finance Committee more
Troutman Pepper Locke Receives Unanimous Support as 52 Attorneys General File Amicus Brief to Protect Educational Benefits for Veterans
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Receives Unanimous Support as 52 Attorneys General File Amicus Brief to Protect Educational Benefits for Veterans
NEW YORK - In a remarkable display of unity, a bipartisan coalition of the attorneys general for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Northern Mariana Islands filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Troutman Pepper Locke and Domi more
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Western Midstream in Expansion of Delaware Basin Produced-Water System
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Western Midstream in Expansion of Delaware Basin Produced-Water System
HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke advised Western Midstream Partners, LP (Western Midstream), a master limited partnership formed to develop, acquire, own, and operate midstream assets, in a new long-term produced-water agreement with Occidental Petroleum Corporation, an intern more
Trump Approves Delfin LNG License, Further Sacrifices Health and Livelihoods of Louisianans
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Trump Approves Delfin LNG License, Further Sacrifices Health and Livelihoods of Louisianans
WASHINGTON -- On Friday, President Trump's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced they will issue the deepwater port license for Delfin LNG, a liquefied "natural" gas (LNG) export terminal proposed off the coast of Cameron, Louisiana. Existing LNG operations are seriously impacting the health, sa more
Whitehouse Slams EPA's Polluter Giveaways on FoxNews.com
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Slams EPA's Polluter Giveaways on FoxNews.com
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, just published an op-ed on FoxNews.com slamming the Environmental Protection Agency's giveaways to polluters, which prop up the fossil fuel industry at the expense of the health and financial wellbeing of the Americ more
Yemen - Conflict, Red Sea Attacks & U.S. Policy Topic of In Focus White Paper From Congressional Research Service
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12581) on March 20, 2025, by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Yemen: Conflict, Red Sea Attacks and U.S. Policy
Yemen is a conflict-afflicted nation along the strategic Bab al Mandab Strait, one of the world's most active shipping lanes. Since 2015, a civil war has pitted the Iran-backed Houthi movement against Yemen's interna more
