WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Medicaid and NACHC team up to improve outcomes in hypertension management * HARTFORD, CT, Feb. 9, 2026 - Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced a new collaboration to improve blood pressure control rates in selected Aetna Medicaid member communities. According to the Ame  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 10 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Aquatic Science Bachelor's Degree Program Launched at Kentucky State University Students seeking to tackle two of the most urgent challenges of our time--food security and clean water -- will now be able to do so at Kentucky State University through a new Bachelor of Science degree program in Aquatic Science focused on aquatic systems and sustainable resource management. Approved Jan. 30, 2026, by the K  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 9 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego to Headline Montana Democratic Party's Annual Fundraising Event * Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party announced today that Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego will deliver the keynote address for the 48th Annual Mansfield Metcalf Dinner on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. "We are thrilled to host Senator Ruben Gallego," said Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Em  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia * Griffin: 'As a native of Magnolia, I am especially pleased to have SAU join our effort to educate college students about the dangers of illicit opioids'  MAGNOLIA - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after launching the One Pill Can Kill initiativ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Toasts to U.S.-India Trade Benefits for Bourbon Industry * Lexington, KY- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus and Vice-Chair of the Congressional India Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S.-India trade framework announcement included an elimination or reduction in tariffs from India on U.S. spirits: "Unfettered access to a top   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * NBA star shares experience as a person who stutters Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visits Decker College, addresses future speech-language pathologists By Natalie Blando-George Michael Kidd-Gilchrist played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association and was the second pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Michael Jordan -- yeah, that one -- then the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, selected him. His caree  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Barr Announces $1 Million for Kenway Extension to Improve Safety and Mobility in Berea * Berea, KY -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that he has secured $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Kenway Extension for Community Safety and Mobility, a key infrastructure project led by the City of Berea. Barr secured the funding through the Transportation, Housing, and Urban   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received applications from multiple groups seeking to retain voting shares of bank holding companies in Arkansas and Kentucky under the Change in Bank Control Act. These filings involve several family groups seeking control of Todd Bancshares Inc. and Magnolia Banking Corp. The Shanks Family Control Group, Buckley Family Control Group, and Hampton Family Control Group, all based primarily in Trenton and Pembroke, Kentucky, have appli  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michelle Branham and the reappointment of Jason Cullum, Erik Dellenback, Chad Poppell, Michael Sheedy, and Joseph Weinstock to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. Michelle Branham Branham is the Secretary of  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Cancer and pawpaw converge in new Kentucky State study A surprising intersection of Kentucky State University's pawpaw research and cancer science is highlighted in a newly published study focused on disrupting how tumor cells produce and manage energy. Led by Dr. Avinash M. Tope, associate dean and associate professor of human nutrition and food safety, the Kentucky State team examined a "two  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration after Deadly Winter Storm * WASHINGTON, DC - Kentucky's congressional delegation, including U.S. Representatives Hal Rogers, Andy Barr, James Comer, Brett Guthrie, Morgan McGarvey, Thomas Massie, and U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, sent a joint letter to President Donald J.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Mammoth Cave National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Bicycle and Horse Use MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. -- The National Park Service invites public comments on a proposed rule that would amend special regulations for riding bicycles and horses within Mammoth Cave National Park. The proposed rule would allow the superintendent to authorize: * Bicycle use on approxima  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Engineering Researchers Study Effect of State Gun Removal Law Written by: Evan Koblentz Following a long period of diminishing gun violence in New Jersey's urban areas, researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology are now applying engineering methods to the data, as they evaluate the effectiveness of red flags laws that can temporarily prevent dangerous people from possessing we  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Feb. 10 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * Retired orthodontist makes $1.4M donation to support WVU School of Dentistry A $1.4 million gift to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry from 1978 graduate Dr. Tom Arkle will strengthen education for future generations of residents enrolled in the postgraduate orthodontics program. Arkle's gift fulfills a $2 million pledge that establishes the first named chair position at the WVU Scho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Inspector General John Walk from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Good morning, Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify about the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) fiscal year (FY) 2025 oversight results and our plans for FY 2026. Our investigations, audits, inspections, analytics, and o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act Support for the Committee's bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act is rolling in ahead of Monday's vote on the House Floor. To date, over 70 groups have endorsed the package. For a one-pager on the bill, click here (https://f  more