WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * 14 Public Interest Groups Urge Meta to Act on Scam Ads Today, the National Consumers League and 13 other public interest groups urged Meta to implement new policies to combat the epidemic of scam ads on its platforms, which includes Facebook and Instagram. The advocacy effort comes after reporting that the company at one point projected 10% of its revenue to come from advertisements   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Secretary of State Agrees to Settle Lawsuit After Wrongly Targeting Naturalized Citizens for Potential Voter Fraud The Iowa Secretary of State has agreed to a settlement in the federal lawsuit against him to stop the wrongful citizenship-based voter challenges of more than 2,000 Iowans who were registered to vote. The groups and individuals who brought the lawsuit filed paper  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird and Secretary of State Pate Secure Election Integrity Win for Iowans * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a win in a lawsuit defending the Iowa Secretary of State's verification of citizenship on Iowa's voter rolls in the lead up to the 2024 election. Under President Biden, the Department of Homeland Security told Iowa Secretary of State Paul P  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Judicial Safety Bill Unanimously Passes House and Senate Judiciary Committees * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced her Judicial Safety bill has unanimously passed out of both the Iowa House and Senate Judiciary committees. The Judicial Safety Bill makes it a "C" felony -up to 10 years in prison -to make threats against judges and thei  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Broadcasting the credit union difference * Amplifying the credit union story on radio and television stations across the country as part of a national media tour, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson participated in multiple interviews Monday with TV and radio outlets. Coverage included the nationally syndicated Daily Flash TV show, plus CBS, FOX, NBC, and regional te  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Pool 4 river sand transport * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the transportation of dredged material, or river sand, near Lock and Dam 4, east of Kellogg, Minnesota. This project is a continuation of the actions laid out in th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, COLLEAGUES EMPOWER FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WITH BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION * Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Reps Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), and Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use leftover 529 plan funds tax-free to buy or bui  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Counselor at IL Correctional Facility Slams Union With Federal Charges For Illegally Seizing Money From Paycheck * AFSCME union officials told worker that formal membership and full dues payments are required just to keep her job East Saint Louis, IL (February 11, 2026) - A mental health professional employed by University Correctional Healthcare Solutions has jus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Leads Iowa Delegation to Permanently Remember Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who served in the Iowa National Guard, is leading the entire Iowa congressional delegation to rename two Iowa Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in honor of Staff Sgts. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and William Nathaniel Howard, the Iowa National Guardsmen who gave their lives in s  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * IA Congressional Representatives Vote For Trump's Canada Tariffs "Trump's misguided tariff tantrum is irreparably harming Iowa farmers" * Today, the U.S. House voted to rescind Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada. All four Iowa Representatives, Rep. Randy Feenstra, Rep. Ashley Hinson, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Zach Nunn, voted to uphold the existing tariffs.  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Tax Tribunal; Certificate of Need Commission; Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing; Mental Health Diversion Council; State Officers Compensation Commission; Michigan State Housing Dev  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Joins Iowa Congressional Delegation to Introduce Legislation to Permanently Remember Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * Click HERE for video WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with every member of Iowa's congressional delegation in the House, are introducing legislation to rename two Iowa Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in honor of Staff Sgts. Edg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly disclose third-party litigation funding, includi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly dis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Prioritize Crime Victims Fund, Collect Outstanding Fines and Penalties * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect the nearly $10 billion of outstanding criminal fines and penalti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Prioritize Crime Victims Fund, Collect Outstanding Fines and Penalties Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect the nearly $10 bill  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Hydrite Chemical Co.: * * * Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs * Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company's $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded in 1929, Hydrite offers a wide r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins Dr. Phil to Discuss His Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Kids Online * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined The Dr. Phil Podcast to discuss his three bipartisan bills to combat the rise in online child abuse and hold violent criminals accountable. The legislative package will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, colleagues introduce bill to expose third-party funding behind lawsuits * WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act, which would require third-party funders of class action or mass tort lawsuits to disclose t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Joins Legislation Honoring Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), a 24-year veteran, has joined legislation to rename two Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in honor of two National guardsmen, Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard who gave their lives serving our country. The Iowa National G  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU researchers discover simple method to combat global 'forever chemicals' A collaborative research team led by North Dakota State University has discovered that ovalbumin, the primary protein found in egg whites, effectively binds and removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water. PFAS are widely used in products such as nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL 37956, titled 'Principles and Options for Designing Battery Energy Storage Zoning Ordinances,' authored by Devyn W. Powell and Jeremy B. Twitchell in July 2025 under U.S. Department of Energy contract DE AC05 76RL01830. Commissioned by DOE's Office of Electricity Energy Storage Office, the report surveys city and county codes and two model ordinances to identify common building blocks and policy choices  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump signs Kennedy bill to end government payments to deceased Americans * WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which will save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away, into law. "Using dead Americans to rip off taxpayers is as low as it gets. Many Am  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Public meeting to discuss Smith Lake improvement plan * Algona - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Kossuth County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., February 26, at the Water's Edge Nature Center, located in Smith Lake County Park, to discuss plans from improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Smith Lake. In the event of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Alford, Mann, Correa, Barrett Empower First-Time Homebuyers * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), alongside Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use leftover 529 plan funds tax-free to buy or build their first home, giving buyers more options to use their ta  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, concludes today in San Antonio. The conference has featured top rur  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Recognizes Conservation Leaders at 2026 Iowa Agribusiness Showcase and Conference * ALTOONA, Iowa (Feb. 11, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented Tyson Miller and Adam Millikin with Eldon C. Stutsman Inc. and the entire team at Premier Crop Systems with the Secretary's Ag Leader Award for Conservation. The awards recognize leaders who   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Senator Moody's Bill to End Washington Waste, Save Taxpayer Dollars, and Stop Government Payments to Deceased People Signed into Law by President Trump Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of their bipartisan Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act that will save hard-earned taxpay  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 12 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Six Teams in the NAIA Men's Volleyball Top 15 Remain Undefeated The first regular-season NAIA Men's Volleyball Top 15 brings a wave of early season momentum shifts, highlighted by several undefeated teams climbing rapidly through the rankings. The Master's (Calif.) holds steady at No. 1, securing all six first place votes after a flawless start, wi  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Professor Leads Bioinformatics Analysis in Discovery of Bacterial Communities Living in Scorpion Venom By Stacey Ortman University of Dubuque Professor of Biology Adam Kleinschmit, PhD, was part of a collaborative research team that published new findings challenging a long-standing assumption that animal venom is sterile. The study, "Microbiota Discovered in Scorpion Venom," w  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Award-winning Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano to read from Eclipse at Prairie Lights Written by Daniel Vorwerk Join the University of Iowa (UI) Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for a special event with acclaimed Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano. Reading and discussion at Prairie Lights Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7 - 8:30 p.  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Exploring family, race, and history: author Clare Kinberg at Prairie Lights Written by Daniel Vorwerk Join the University of Iowa (UI) Jewish Studies Network, an International Programs affinity group, for a special event with author Clare Kinberg. Reading and discussion at Prairie Lights Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (CST) Location: Prairie Lights Books (15 S.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Nunn Announces $2.5M Investment for New Atlantic Child Care Center * ATLANTIC, IA - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined local leaders, families, and community partners in Atlantic to announce a $2.5 million federal investment to expand child care capacity, support working parents, and drive long-term economic growth across Cass County. B-roll from the visit and announcement is available here an  more