WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Career Readiness Academy inspires new strategies for student success * Dr. Kacie de Saint Georges discusses the goals and outcomes of APSU's Career Readiness Academy during a faculty showcase event. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - From group projects and presentations to lab work and case studies, Austin Peay State University has always provided opportunities for career read  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Aspen Health Strategy Group Identifies Opportunities to Address Health Disparities in Rural America * The Aspen Health Strategy Group's new report examines the health gap between rural and urban areas and calls on health sector leaders, working with state and federal governments, to embrace big ideas to improve rural health. Washington, DC, February 10,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's GIS Center partners with Meharry on $750K NASA grant for emergency response drones * Meharry Medical College's Collaborative Interactive Data Science Academy students visit APSU's GIS Center to fly drones and take a look behind the scenes of the center's operations. | Photo by Colby Wilson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University GIS Center has partnered with Meharry   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont Students Tackle Foster Care System Challenges Through Design Solutions Five teams developed innovative approaches to address resource accessibility, aging out challenges, community awareness By Clara LoCricchio Belmont University design students spent a semester developing solutions to enhance Tennessee's foster care system, creating innovative approaches that could transform lives for children and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont University Announces $3.5M Gift from AWC Family Foundation to Establish Hope-Inspired Storytelling Initiative Philanthropic investment supports Nashville university's commitment to shape culture through faith-inspired entertainment By Clara LoCricchio Belmont University announced today a $3.5 million gift from Andrea Waitt Carlton and the AWC Family Foundation to establish the AWC Initiative for Hop  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its fourth-quarter and year-end 2025 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors. Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Young Introduce Bill to Preserve Ohio River Basin Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to improve water quality, transportation and economy, ecological well-being, and other aspects of watershed health. The restoration program would create an Ohio River National Program Office within t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 11 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * FFRF successfully objects to Tenn. school's mandatory religious assembly The Haywood County, Tenn., school district has agreed to change its practices after the Freedom From Religion Foundation objected to a mandatory, religiously charged school assembly. A concerned community member informed the state/church watchdog that on Dec. 5, 2025, Haywood  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Forbes Names UT One of America's Best Large Employers * Forbes has named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, one of America's best large employers. The 2026 list was announced Feb. 10. "Being acknowledged by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers is a powerful affirmation of who we strive to be as a higher education institution," said Tarah Keeler, associate vice chancellor of human r  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Gretta Stanger Center dedicated at Tennessee Tech * Tennessee Tech University on Friday dedicated the Gretta Stanger Center, a campus hub designed to foster a sense of welcome, belonging and opportunity for every member of the Tech community. The dedication ceremony honored the late Gretta Stanger, a tireless advocate for students and longtime sociology professor who served the uni  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Building Resilience in Communities Around the Globe The Foundation's largest commitment to date invests in organizations supporting people and places that are creating a better world to travel * The Hilton Global Foundation (HGF), the global philanthropic arm of Hilton, a global leader  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-441) on the Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act (H.R. 2616). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 2616, the Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act, is to ensure parents remain central in their children's lives, particularly when it comes to sensitive   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ogles Requests Congressional Probe Of NFL NBC Over Vulgar Halftime Show * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) is requesting that the Energy and Commerce Committee launch a formal congressional inquiry into the National Football League and NBC immediately for their prior knowledge, deliberate approval, and facilitation of the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which featured   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Math Tools, Cybersecurity and Fast-Fashion Recycling Win at "The Pitch" * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations A middle school math tool, affordable cybersecurity for churches and a fast-fashion recycling concept took top honors Friday night at The Pitch, Cedarville University's entrepreneurial competition. After multiple rounds of coaching and judging, three ventures earned the top pr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * February 'Out of the Blue' showcases history-making $3M College of Ed grant By Stephanie Wagner As data continues to be a growing, dominant part of daily life, Middle Tennessee State University's College of Education, along with partners across campus, have worked hard to ensure students from MTSU to local school districts are equipped to meet it, most recently landing a $3 million National  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training * ARLINGTON, VA. - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, is pleased to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-85) on the Water Research Optimization Act (S. 1523). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Oct. 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 1523 is to reauthorize the National Water Center (NWC), add additional functions to the NWC, and require the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology be administered through the Of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Juvenile Court Clerk Reflects on His Own Past Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk Lonnell Matthews Jr. deals with young people who most consider "troubled." His own life was profoundly changed by violence when his younger brother was shot and killed in a drug deal gone bad. As such, a keen understanding of the fine line that separates th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Opens Nashville Office Kirkland & Ellis, the world's largest law firm by revenue, announced today it is opening an office in Nashville. "Nashville offers an ideal environment for our continued growth by enhancing our ability to attract exceptional legal talent in a vibrant and growing city with talented lawyers and a stro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Senate Judiciary Approves 2 Judicial Nominations, Hurt Withdraws The state Senate Judiciary Committee today confirmed two of Gov. Bill Lee's recent judicial nominations: Kyle Hixson of Knoxville to replace retiring Justice Holly Kirby on the Tennessee Supreme Court and Madison County Chancellor Steven Maroney to replace Judge Ken  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Suits from Firms Challenging Trump Orders to Be Consolidated All four law firms fighting President Donald Trump's executive orders will make their arguments against the directives on the same day now that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has consolidated the cases, Bloomberg Law reports. The firms -- Perkins   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Supreme Court to Hear Case from Tennessee The U.S. Supreme Court has added a case to its docket regarding the scope of the federal Video Protection Act. On Jan. 26, the court granted certiorari in Salazar v. Paramount Global, a case originating in Tennessee. The decision has the potential to limit class action lawsuits against websites th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Trump Signs Bill Extending Bankruptcy Judgeships, Raising Fees Legislation to increase bankruptcy fees and extend the terms of temporary bankruptcy judges has been signed into law, Bloomberg Law reports. The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 was signed by President Donald Trump on Feb. 6. It increases compensation for Chap  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Webcast to Focus on True Crime, Ethics Rules Violated True crime doesn't just happen in dark alleys and abandoned warehouses. It also happens in conference rooms and courthouses. And when it's lawyers who perpetrate those crimes, they have another problem: ethics issues. Nationally renowned educator Stuart Teicher explores bad barrister behavior   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following commentary blog posted on Feb. 10, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * LMU Law to Hold Public Interest Fellowship Auction The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will host its second annual Student Public Interest Fellowship (SPIF) Auction on March 26 at 5 p.m. EST. The event raises funds to support students who take summer internships at public defender and district attorney offices a  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Selected for National Walkability Action Institute to Advance Safer, More Walkable Communities * National training and technical assistance initiative promotes action-oriented approaches KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee has been selected to participate in the 2026 Active People, Healthy Nation(sm) Walkability Action Institute (WAI), a national training and te  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Valley Authority goes back on commitment to retire dirty coal plants * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -In an extremely disappointing reversal, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it is planning to keep its Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating for the foreseeable future, blowing by its upcoming deadlines to close the polluting facilities. The nation's largest federal utility had p  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Valley Authority goes back on commitment to retire dirty coal plants * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In an extremely disappointing reversal, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it is planning to keep its Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating for the foreseeable future, blowing by its upcoming deadlines to close the polluting facilities. The nation's largest feder  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Capture Most Wanted Sex Offender After 15 Years on the Run * Wheeling, WV - Late last night, members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force in Wheeling, West Virginia arrested Dennis Russell Nagle, 59. Nagle has been one of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's (NOVFTF) most wanted fugitives since 2010. In 2009, Nagle was found guilty of a  more