LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show breaks all-time seminar record while attendance exceeds 12,000 The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show celebrated the association's 100 years of keeping the game on course with a successful return to Orlando Feb. 2-5. Attendance grew for the fourth year in a row, with 12,824 attendees (up 15% over 2025). A record-breaking 8,074 seminar s  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 11 -- ABB, a technology company specializing in electrification and automation, issued the following news release: * * * ABB introduces SaaS option for industrial energy optimization software * ABB has introduced a software-as-a-service (SaaS) option for its energy optimization software ABB Ability(TM) OPTIMAX(R) 7.0 * Updated ABB Ability(TM) Advanced Process Control 7.0 software strengthens ABB's real-time, closed-loop process optimization capabilities * OPTIMAX a  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of HB 1071, Bill Banning Social and Political Activism in K-12 Schools Legislation chills student speech, undermines civic education, and threatens First Amendment rights * TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Today, HB 1071 advanced in the Florida Legislature. The ACLU of Florida strongly condemns the bill, which restricts social and political ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is notifying the public of a petition seeking nonregulated status for a citrange rootstock developed through genetic engineering. Soil Culture Solutions LLC, Tampa, Florida, submitted the request for the CarriCea Carrizo citrange, which was engineered for improved resistance to citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing. Under the Plant Protection Act, federal regulations overs  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * Amazon's Satellite Internet Comes to Maritime Customers Through Strategic Agreements * REDMOND, Wash. -Feb. 10, 2026 -Amazon Leo, Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet network, announced its first maritime reseller agreements with ELCOME and MTN, bringing high-performance connectivity to vessels operating across all major oceans and remote waters worldwide. Amazon Leo is designed   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Georgia Senate Introduces Bill to Cut Income Tax Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi On Monday, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a highly anticipated proposal to further reduce the state income tax, enshrining Georgia's status as an affordable, pro-growth state with a legislature committed to eliminating the income tax as soon as possible. SB 477 will reduce Georgia's personal income tax rate to   more

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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious freedom of church-affiliated preschools and daycares * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today he has joined a friend-of-the-court brief with a coalition of 11 attorneys general defending free speech and the religious freedom of families. The states' brief explains that California is requiring churches that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis and Buchanan Take Decisive Action to Boost U.S. Travel and Tourism Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary * Washington, D.C. -Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) celebrated their introduction of the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act, legislation aimed at strengthening the travel and tourism sector during the upcoming joint review of the Un  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Strengthen Travel and Tourism Under USMCA * "For Districts Like Ours That Welcome Millions of Visitors Each Year, Tourism Isn't Just an Industry, It's a Driver of Jobs and Economic Growth." Legislation Directs USTR to Establish a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group During the Upcoming USMCA Joint Review WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at CMT Subcommittee Markup of Legislation to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety and Advance U.S. Automotive Leadership Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following openin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing in U.S. Policy Challenges Post-Assad Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Syria at a Crossroads: U.S. Policy Challenges Post-Assad". - Remarks - I think the United States of America, the world, and the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * CMT Subcommittee Forwards Motor Vehicle Safety and Automotive Leadership Bills to Full Committee Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a markup of twelve bills to strengthen automotive safety, affordability, and leaders  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Secures $13.4 Million for Central Florida Community Projects Congressman Maxwell Frost announced that federal funding legislation signed into law includes $13.4 million for community projects across Central Florida. This is an addition to the $11.9 million secured by Congressman Frost 2024. These investments strengthen housing, transportation, environmental   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Maxwell Frost and Brian Mast Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rail Safety With Florida ranking third nationwide for pedestrian train injuries, the Safer Rail Crossing Act will strengthen deployment of federally-funded rail crossing safety projects. * Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced the Safer Rail Crossing Act, legislat  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

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 10 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Undergrad Publishes Research on How Stars Shed Their Disks * Before she even finishes her undergraduate degree -a semester ahead of schedule -Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Astronomy student Sola Nova has led a research project uncovering how massive, rapidly spinning stars shed their disks of gas. Recently accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal, Nova's  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Enabling Access: The Miami Project Collaborates with High School Students to Engineer Solutions for People with Physical Challenges * Summary * Researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis have teamed with students from Miami's Christopher Columbus High School to design and deliver assistive technology devices that transform the lives of people with physical challenges. *  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

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Athletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family By Mike Degeorge Florida Atlantic Athletics is proud to announce another transformative gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women's scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund. Making their first gift to athletics in 2  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Feasibility Study: Queen Conch Aquaculture and Seagrass Impacts Study Snapshot: FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, through its Queen Conch Lab, has launched a 12-month feasibility study to evaluate the commercial and environmental potential of queen conch aquaculture in The Bahamas and other Caribbean regions. Funded by Blue Carbon   more

NAPLES, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * FGA Applauds Introduction of the Make Elections Great Again Act Chairman Steil's bill would establish baseline election integrity requirements and protect federal elections across the United States. * The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) today praised Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, for introducing the Make Ele  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Former President and Vice President of Jacksonville Teachers Union Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzling Millions in Union Funds * Jacksonville, Florida - Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Teresa Brady (70, Jacksonville) to 27 months in federal prison, and Ruby George (82, Jacksonville) to one year and one day in federal priso  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin, Carbajal, Moody Reintroduce Temp Act To Expand Freeze Protection For Specialty Crop Growers * Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) today reintroduced the bipartisan Temperature Event Mitigation Policy (TEMP) Act, directing the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to research and develop an affordable crop insurance option to cover losses caused by cold exposure and freezes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * From Backpacks to Bird's-Eye: Drones Are Transforming EOD * Across a stretch of open terrain at Hurlburt Field, Florida, two airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing began a race between machines. One guided a ground robot toward a simulated casualty, its treads working across dirt and grass. The other launched a small unmanned aerial system, or drone, which reached the site within seconds. From ab  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frost, Soto Send Letter to DHS, ICE Strongly Opposing Detention Center in Central Florida Last month, ICE agents toured an industrial warehouse in Orlando to potentially convert into a detention facility * KISSIMMEE, FL -- Today, Central Florida Reps. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * Global Sustainability Framework Moves Forward; IFPA's Muruetagoiena Elected Co-Chair of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative * Washington, DC - On the heels of connecting with its members and fresh produce and floral leaders at both the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit in Paris, France, and Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany, the International Fre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Haridopolos Hosts Special Order on Housing Affordability * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) hosted a Special Order on the House floor to address the nationwide housing shortage. The United States is currently short by as many as 5.5 million housing units, a gap driven by rising construction costs, regulatory delays, outdated zoning rules, barriers to community bank le  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 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Demand NPS Halt Fees Disrupting Tourism, the Economy, and Park Operations * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 24 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately halt implementation of new rules that impose up to triple baseline fees on non-U.S.-resident visitors for passes and entry to national parks. Under the new rules, non-U.S. resident visitors mu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: HOMELAND REPUBLICANS EXAMINE US COAST GUARD'S DEPLOYABLE SPECIALIZED FORCES AMID ENHANCED OPERATIONS IN WESTERN HEMISPHERE This week, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) convened a hearing to examine the current capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard's (US  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post: "Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern." * Schiff describes to the Washington Post the duality of his role as Senator: "Doing everything possible to deliver for Californians, and at the same time do everything possible to protect Californians from the wrath of this administration." Read the full column here. Washington, D.C. - I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Real Clear Markets: Americans Deserve to Have Confidence in Their Medicine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in Real Clear Markets on his work as chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging with Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand to provide safe, affordable, and reliable drugs for American families. I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurance Industry Responds to Recent New York Times Coverage of Wildfire Smoke Claims * The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and its member companies extend deep concern to families and communities affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires. Wildfire recovery is enormously challenging, and insurers remain committed to assis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Join Effort to Bring Medicaid Expansion to the 2028 Ballot in Florida * Tallahassee, Florida - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are joining forces to support a proposed ballot initiative allowing voters to decide whether Florida should expand Medicaid. Flo  more

DORAL, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026 On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged i  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Long COVID Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Mechanisms * T he increased size of, and reduced blood flow to, a key brain structure in patients with long COVID tracks with known blood markers of Alzheimer's disease and greater levels of dementia, a new study found. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, the study concerns th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast introduces bill to protect pets during disaster * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced legislation, the Providing Essential Temporary Shelter for Emergencies (PETSAFE) Act, to strengthen emergency preparedness for companion animals. During weather-related disasters, families are frequently forced to evacuate with nominal time. For pet owners, evacuation can mean   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Meet the Athletes Behind 'Team Fifth Third' and the Stories That Move Them Forward (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the continuation and expansion of its Name,and Likeness (NIL) program, 'Team Fifth Third,' welcoming a roster of 30 student-athletes and partnerships across nine universities including Auburn University, Butler University, Florida Atlantic University, Michigan S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Watson Coleman, Murkowski, Rutherford Team Up for Bipartisan Effort to Combat Opioid Overdoses in the Workplace * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-05) partnered together on bipartisan legislation to help tackle rising rates of opioid overdoses wi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Voices Support for Trump Blocking the Gordie Howe International Bridge from Opening At a press conference this morning, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers announced that he supports Trump's threat to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening: * In response to a question this morning, Rogers said "I don't know why we would stand in the way" of Tr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Revolving Door Rogers Made a Fortune Advising Companies That "Partnered With Chinese Firms" and "Shady Foreign Interests" As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers continues to face scrutiny for abandoning Michigan to enrich himself through his DC connections, a reminder that Revolving Door Rogers made a fortune advising companies that partnered with Chinese firms and other shady forei  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Scientists Uncover Link Between Influenza and Heart Disease * Mount Sinai researchers have identified a cellular mechanism linking infections from influenza A viruses (IAVs) to cardiovascular disease, providing critical insights on how influenza can damage the heart and increase the risk of a heart attack or other major cardiovascular event. Through its work with mouse  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. 10 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * National Association of Manufacturers Endorses the DIGNITY Act * Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the nation's leading voice for the American manufacturing industry, has endorsed the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external), marking a major show of support from the business community for a serious, bipartisan immigration reform solution to strengthen the American  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news: * * * NCOSE Petitions Supreme Court to Review Section 230 Ruling Immunizing Twitter for Knowing Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting the court review a 9th Circuit Court ruling in John Doe #1 and John Doe #2 v. Twitter, Inc. that held Section 230 provided Twi  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 10 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * New AI model improves accuracy of food contamination detection * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like bacteria. Current methods to detect contamination of foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese, which typically involve cu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * New Analysis Finds Florida Tort Reforms Deliver Billions in Economic Benefits, Lower Insurance Costs, and Strengthen Market Stability * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today highlighted a new economic analysis from The Perryman Group showing that Florida's recent tort reforms are delivering significant bene  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New funding grants to accelerate scientific research, discovery on leading birth defect * DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 - Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect in the U.S., affecting nearly 1% of births. [1] To help health care professionals better understand how to prevent, diagnose and treat CHDs, the American Heart Association and The Children's Hear  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Five Times Congress Nearly Passed Major Immigration Reform - But Failed From the Gang of Eight to the 2024 border deal, the biggest bipartisan immigration compromises of the past two decades and why each one collapsed. With Department of Homeland Security funding expiring soon, Congress is on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR highlights local journalism with the American Storytelling Collection NPR is launching the American Storytelling Collection, a new destination for limited-run podcast series produced by the NPR Network. The American Storytelling Collection is an audio portrait of the United States told town by town -where national questions are understood through local stories. The Collection s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport leaders stress speed, wartime readiness during business workshop * NEWPORT, R.I. - As global tensions rise and the U.S. Navy prepares for the possibility of high-end conflict, leaders at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport say success will depend not only on technology, but on how well government and industry work together. That message was front and center du  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A Physicist's Legacy: Serving Over Four Decades * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Associate Director of Research Dr. Gerald M. Borsuk, SES, retired in early January 2026 after more than four decades of distinguished federal service advancing the Navy's science and technology program. During a ceremony on Feb. 5, Borsuk's colleagues came together to honor his long legacy an  more

SEATTLE, Feb. 11 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Portland Trail Blazers & Alaska Airlines Host Third Annual HBCU To The Pros Weekend February 19-21 Presented by Alaska Airlines, Prairie View A&M and Southern University and A&M College Marching Bands to Engage with the Portland Community and Perform at Halftime on February 20 vs. Denver Nuggets * PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers and Alaska Airlines are  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Unconstitutional Effort to Restrict Religious Freedom Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on Republicans' attack on re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haridopolos Joins House Leadership for Press Conference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This morning, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain for a press conference highlighting Republicans' America First priorities, including securing the border, restoring election   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube: No ACA or Medicaid for Sex Offenders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced yesterday the Criminals' Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act or CLEAN Act. This bill prohibits sex offenders from receiving federally funded Medicaid benefits as well as the refundable tax credit for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. "Sex offenders have n  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Six Head Coaches Named To AFCA Board Of Trustees * Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, New Mexico head coach Jason Eck, San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne have been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Kentu  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following news release: * * * Evidence-Driven Policy: Appropriators Review Student Literacy Outcomes Today, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), held a hearing on childhood literacy and the reading skills foundational to lif  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release: * * * Outside Perspective: Disciplined and Focused American Foreign Policy The FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill - led by NSRP Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart - has been signed into law by President Trump - advancing an America Fir  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Launches Data Centers, Digital Infrastructure, and Powering AI Group * Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, announced today the launch of its Data Centers, Digital Infrastructure, and Powering AI industry group. Built for the speed and scale of AI, Taft's group delivers end-to-end legal counsel and strategic advice to data center developers, investors, ope  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft's Lyle Wallace Featured on COBRT's A Seat at the Table Podcast * Taft Colorado and Nevada Partner-in-Charge Lyle Wallace was featured on the Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) podcast A Seat at the Table, where he reflects on his professional journey, his work with Taft, and more. In the episode, he addresses the rapidly evolving legal landscape that creates uncertainty for  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * TALLAHASSEE MAN SENTENCED FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Norman John Horner, II, 43, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to serve one year in prison followed by three years of supervised release for making a false statement to a federal agency. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florid  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Jury Convicts Leader of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization * Tampa, FL - A federal jury has found Celso Navarro Diaz (65, Colombia) guilty of conspiring to traffic more than five kilograms of cocaine on vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and conspiring to import more than five kilograms of cocaine into the United States. Navar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * TechNet Appoints Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South * Washington, D.C. -TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South. Based in Texa  more

CRANFIELD, England, Feb. 10 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Three Cranfield Alumni playing central roles in SpaceX Crew12 mission to the ISS * This week the SpaceX Crew-12 mission will launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida. This launch is very special for Cranfield University as it has three alumni involved. On board the Falcon 9 rocket will be NASA astronaut Commander Jack Hathaway and mission specialist from the European Space Agency, Sophie Adenot. Frank  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Launches 2026 Campaigns Raising Awareness for Legal System Abuse Reform in California and Illinois * MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 11, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) recently launched two comprehensive awareness campaigns in Los Angeles, California, and Cook County, Illinois, raising awareness about the devastating impacts of legal system abuse on the r  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * TSA PreCheck(R) Touchless ID now available at MIA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in partnership with Miami International Airport (MIA) and participating airlines, is proud to announce the availability of TSA PreCheck(R) Touchless ID at Miami International Airport's concourses D, E, and H. This cutting-edge biometric technology enables eligible TSA PreCheck members to exp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Urges Senate to Pass the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the SAVE America Act, which would secure elections by requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote. During his remarks, Sen. Tuberville highlighted a recent Pew Research poll showing that 83% of Americans support requiring a phot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery This milestone affirms the Trump administration's commitment to species conservation through its first bird delisting. * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud to announce the removal of the U.S. distinct population segment of wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.  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

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Alum's Influence on Rise of Florida's Space Coast * As the executive director at the Space Coast Office of Tourism, Peter Cranis '84 '88MA wants visitors and residents to experience the sense of wonder he feels every day at his job. From the rush of a rocket launch to the thrill of catching a wave to the joy of exploring natural and wild spaces -all only a 45-minute drive from Orlando -Crani  more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT selected for national collaborative to better prepare students with workforce experiences The University of North Texas (UNT) was selected as one of eight institutions nationwide to participate in Arizona State University's (ASU) new Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator. The Accelerator helps institutions develop new, scalable work experience opportunities to better prepare students for the fu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Reassignment of Domestic Sugar Marketing Allotments * Washington, D.C., February 10, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced updates to fiscal year (FY) 2026 domestic sugar marketing allotments and company allocations for both cane sugar and beet sugar. As required under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, USDA periodica  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Receives National Group's Highest Rating for Free Expression The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has given the University of Wyoming a higher rating for free expression than all universities the organization has evaluated to date, including major universities in Florida, Texas and Virginia. In 2022, ACTA launched its effort to encourage universities to commit to the group's Gold Standard  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF awarded $2 million NSF grant to support STEM students The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The aw  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * VoteVets PAC Endorses Alex Vindman in Florida Senate Race Today, VoteVets PAC is announcing that it is endorsing Alex Vindman in the Florida United States Senate race. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alex Vindman is a 21-year U.S. Army combat veteran who served his country in the military and as a national security expert working for presidents of both parties. He and his family left Ukraine (when it   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Winners announced in the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award * Winners of the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 William (Miami '36) and Dorothy Yeck Award were announced at a reception for the nine finalists Feb. 6 in Hiestand Galleries. The winners were selected by competition juror and artist, Saya Woolfolk. This national competition for arti  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * WSJ Invest Live Debuts in West Palm Beach * The Wall Street Journal's inaugural WSJ Invest Live took place last week in West Palm Beach to convene a select group of investors, advisers and policymakers for candid discussions on public markets, venture capital, private equity and more. Speakers included Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin, Blackstone Presi  more