PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: A federal judge today granted Attorney General Mayes' request for a preliminary injunction against the president's unconstitutional birthright citizenship executive order, preventing the federal government from denying birthright citizenship to the children of immigrants. Thursday's hearing was part of a multistate lawsuit filed Jan. 21 in the U.S. District Court for the Western D  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 28 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New research explores links between sleep disorder, Parkinson's disease By Erik Robinson U.S. Department of Defense awards $4 million to researchers at OHSU, University of Washington, VA Portland, VA Puget Sound to collaborate on new study The vast majority of people with a thrashing form of sleep disorder that disproportionately affects military veterans are known to develop Parkinson's disea  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 5 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU awarded $1.4 million for new cancer drug development training program NIH grant funds immersive program to give M.D., Ph.D. postdoctoral fellows hands-on training in cancer drug development By Amanda Gibbs A new training program developed by experts at the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute will give M.D. and Ph.D. postdoctoral fellows hands-on experience with the p  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 4 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU scientists awarded funding for innovative human health research Projects include creative uses of gene editing retinal degenerations, imaging technology for nerve damage, engineered immune cells for cancer treatment Three researchers from Oregon Health & Science University have been recognized with grant awards of $750,000 over three years for their innovative work to improve human health.   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 4 (TNSres) -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * More than 28,000 Students Served Through Academic Growth and Enrichment Programs. * * * The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released the final report showing how the 2024 State Summer Learning Grant programs funded by House Bill 4082 (2024) helped tens of thousands of Oregon students practice their literacy and math skills, earn high school credits, and experienc  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Review: B cells do more than produce antibodies -- they also shape immune responses Researchers explore the role of B cells in non-lymphoid tissues, revealing new insights into infections, cancer, potential therapeutic breakthroughs By Angela Yeager Scientists are uncovering new insights into B cells, which are immune cells long recognized for their role in producing antibodies. A review by Or  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska USA Building unveils Skanska Advanced Technology Led by Executive Vice President Katie Coulson, new operating unit focuses on high-tech manufacturing NEW YORK, NY - Skanska USA, a leading global construction and development firm, has launched Skanska Advanced Technology (SAT), a new specialized operating unit focused on high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing. Part of the c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 5 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: * * * Supporting local communities toward a clean energy future PGE now accepting 2025 Drive Change Fund applications Portland, Ore. - Portland General Electric is now accepting Drive Change Fund grant applications for 2025 to support communities transitioning to a clean energy future through electric transportation. Electrifying transportation is one of the most significan  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Dr. Underly proposed $60M to expand CTE programming across Wisconsin in budget request * * * After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week during visits with students and staff at Tremper High School in Ke  more