CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * 539 Merrill Advisors Recognized on Forbes' Top Women Wealth Advisor Lists * NEW YORK, NY - Forbes recognized 539 Merrill Wealth Management and Merrill Private Wealth Advisors on its annual Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, more than any other firm. The strong showing includes 17 advisors who ranked number one in their states, unders  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

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Federal Education Assistance for Vermont, Including Funding to Support Students with Disabilities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department of Education identify significant  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Education proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the department uncover signi  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

DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Dialogue for Democracy * DELAWARE, Ohio - What matters to us, as residents of Ohio? National polls show strong disapproval of current policies and of the federal government overall. As citizens in a democracy, we can steer our government in a new direction. Ohio Wesleyan University's Constructive Dialogue Initiative and its Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, in collaborati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * EXCERPTS: Senator Coons warns that Trump administration's unchecked use of government power could threaten the foundation of democracy in Senate floor speech U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered a floor speech today warning the Trump administration's abuse of unchecked government power threatens the core principles that have defined our nation since its founding. Senator  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects focusing on affordable housing development, water infrastructure upgrades, equipment  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

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Legislators explore emergency management * Four state representatives visited Penn College on Monday to learn more about its emergency management & homeland security degree and to try out the program's new interactive simulation tool. Getting a closer look at what students are learning - and how the program is benefiting emergency response and emergency management organizations -   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Including More than $250 Million to Support Students with Disabilities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today announced the election of 130 members and 28 international members to its Class of 2026, said NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu. This election brings the total number of U.S. members to 2,534 and the number of international members to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced that it is extending the timeframe for public input regarding a preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corp., Spring, Texas. The energy company is seeking a federal determination on whether the Hazardous Material Transportation Law overrides state common law tort claims related to the transport of gasoline. The case stems from a lawsuit in a New Jersey state  more

PARIS, France, Feb. 11 -- Sanofi, a life sciences company, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Sanofi completes the acquisition of Dynavax Sanofi today announced that it has completed theacquisition of Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Dynavax). The acquisition includes Dynavax's adult hepatitis B vaccine HEPLISAV-B, which is currently marketed in the US and is differentiated by its two-dose regimen over one month. It also includes Dynavax's shingles vaccine candidate (Z  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Lacrosse preview * The Wildcats are scheduled to open their season with a nonconference match on Saturday at Susquehanna University. Last season: 14-5 overall, 4-2 all United East Conference, 3-1 UEC regular season. Coach: Jordan Williams, sixth season. Career record: 48-31. Top returnees (last season's stats): Sophomore attack Elliot Dotson, of Wilmington  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa among 8 institutions honored by NAFSA for campus internationalization excellence * Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that The University of Tulsa has been selected to receive a 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, named after the late Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois. "It is wonderful to be recognized by our leading national association, NAFSA, with   more