MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 14 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Alabama aerospace team marks successful week at Singapore Airshow CHANGI, Singapore - Alabama's aerospace industry is poised for additional growth, following a week of successful recruitment efforts at the Singapore Airshow. The Alabama Department of Commerce team held meetings with prospects, took part in presentations on emerging technologies and supported the state's aerosp  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Association Announces 2026 National Award Winners * 15 nurses will be honored in Washington D.C. for their unwavering commitment, exemplary practice, and notable achievements SILVER SPRING, MD - Today the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 ANA National Awards, which recognize outstanding nurses and n  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Urges USDOJ to Investigate 150 Climate Groups Using Foreign Funding to Influence U.S. Energy Policy * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) investigate over 150 U.S.-based climate activist groups taking money from foreign entities to influence domestic energy po  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.3 percent in January, up 1.9 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4 per  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 0.5 percent over the two months, up 2.3 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 0.5 percent from November to January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Reg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * CARE named as host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition * The Frontline Health Workers Coalition, a global alliance dedicated to strengthening and supporting the health workforce around the world, has a new home. Effective January 1, 2026, CARE, a global leader in the fight to end poverty, has assumed the role of host organizat  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Ed Lavandera Reports in "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * February 13th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY - (February 13, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" with CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera premiering Sunday, February 15 at 8pm ET/PT. The hour will   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Ranks Nicotine Pouch Access Across the U.S. CONSUMERS SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO SMOKING ALTERNATIVES * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Consumer Choice Center has released its first Nicotine Pouch Accessibi  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dan Parr 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets trade back into Round 1 for QB; Commanders go RB Dan Parr, Senior Editor, Draft Strategy With the Super Bowl less than a week old, the offseason roster churn is still subject to our imagination right now. The NFL Scouting Combine starts in a couple weeks and free agency is still a month away. A lot will change between now and draft day on April 23, but that's not goin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * Delta employees celebrate profit sharing worldwide Delta's annual Valentine's Day payout totals $1.3 billion, providing employees an average of four weeks pay. The program has paid more than $11 billion in profits to employees since 2015. * Delta will pay its employees $1.3 billion today in profit sharing for 2025, representing 8.9% of their eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Advisory Opinions Extension of Time Advisory Opinion Request 2025-08 (Coolidge Reagan Foundation) On February 12, the requestor granted an extension of time. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On February 6, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint in the U.S. District   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Finding love at first swipe: Kennesaw State research shows how to win at dating apps * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 13, 2026 Nearly half of all couples, married or in a committed romantic relationship, met their partner on a dating app. Yet as these platforms steadily become the new Cupid's bow, many users struggle with choosing the perfect photo to win hearts. According to new research from Kennesaw   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Statement on Lack of Fulton County Transparency Today, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones issued a rebuke of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her associates following a continued pattern of obstruction and lack of transparency regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds. "The era of Fulton County investigators hiding behind closed doors and dodg  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Secretary Raffensperger Hosts "MoneyTalks" Programs for High School and College Students Across Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hosted three "Money Talks" programs this week, reaching high school and college students in Georgia. The programs strongly support Secretary Raffensperger's goal of instilling Georgia's next generation with crucial financial management skills an  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Professor's neuroscience TEDx Talk named Editor's Pick, promoted internationally by TED By Ian Wesselhoff Dr. Ashok Hegde's TEDx Talk, "How to use your brain's prediction engine to work smarter," was highlighted by TED as an "Editor's Pick," promoting it on TED's official website and adding it to a playlist of other Editor's Picks on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel. Of the nearly 300,000 TEDx Talks publishe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Georgia National Guard Soldiers Reunite Lost Puppy With Owner During D.C. Patrol * What began as a routine patrol at the Anacostia Metro station quickly turned into a heartwarming reunion when soldiers assigned to the 170th Military Police Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard, helped return a lost puppy to its grateful owner, Feb. 9. Army 1st Lt. David Okonofua, a military police officer supporting the D.C  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Recipient of the Dr. Hazel Dukes Fellowship * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Dr. DeeDee M. Bennett Gayle as the recipient of the Dr. Hazel Dukes Fellowship, in honor of one of New York State's most treasured civil rights and public education leaders. Dr. Bennett Gayle is an Associate Professor at the State University of New York at Albany and a member of t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * GSA Video Series Guides Primary Care Teams to Implement Comprehensive Dementia Care The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new four-video series highlighting how The GSA KAER Toolkit for Brain Health supports primary care teams to improve timely detection of cognitive impairment, care, and outcomes for people with dementia. The four steps of the KAER framework -- kickstar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * Harriet Powers stamps to be issued Feb. 28 * What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate quiltmaker Harriet Powers (1837-1910) with four new stamps. Powers was a formerly enslaved woman who stitched works that are celebrated as masterpieces of American folk art and storytelling. The ceremony for the stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #HarrietPo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Over 100,000 Americans Lost Their Jobs in January, the Highest Amount Since 2009, Thanks to Trump's Toxic Economic Agenda Across the country, Donald Trump and Republicans' disastrous economic agenda is taking a wrecking ball to our job markets and throwing state economies into chaos. A new report found that January 2026 had the largest number of layoffs for the month since  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Announces Election of 20 Attorneys to Partnership Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 20 attorneys to the firm's partnership. On Friday, February 13, 2026, the following attorneys were named partners: * Allison Allman * Ali Andrews * Jordan Byrne * Tyson Ehlinger * Sean Gallagher * Ryan Holm * Rony Kishinevsky * Cody Martinez * Nathan McCune * Taylor McDowell * Za  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Junior selected for highly competitive Hertog Fellowship * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University junior Amann Patel was recently chosen to receive a Hertog Fellowship and was accepted into the highly competitive Humanities at Hertog program. According to the Hertog Foundation, the Humanities at Hertog program is devoted to a rigorous, exemplary educational experience that transcends the limitations of online learning.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * Lei-ing down Delta's largest Hawaii schedule: MSP-Maui launches, BOS-Honolulu returns The expanded winter lineup offers new MSP-Maui service, BOS-Honolulu returns, added flying from ATL, DTW and JFK, an earlier Kona launch from SLC and aircraft enhancements. * Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Min  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 14 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act and Protect Children Online Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she has joined together with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country in urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate versio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * National WIC Association Applauds 21st Century WIC Act; Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Yesterday, Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the 21st Century WIC Act, bipartisan legislation that would modernize the Special Supplemental Nu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Files Brief Supporting Louisiana's Challenge to Biden-Era Abortion Drug Rule * LINCOLN- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led 21 States in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. The case challenges a 2023 Food and Drug Administr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Nine Medicaid Providers, One Client Facing Fraud Charges * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse nine Medicaid providers and one recipient of stealing a combined $478,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. "This February, remember: Love may be blind, but our investigators see just fine," Yost said. "If you f  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * She's closing the gap to protect the future of life sciences research * Northeastern London's head of biosciences, Helen Dawe, has been bringing industry experts, academics and health professionals together to understand the sector's skills gap. by Patrick Daly February 13, 2026 LONDON -Preparing graduates for the future is what Helen Dawe does best. But the head of bioscience and chemistry on th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Robins AFB laser-focused on aircrew eye protection * Airmen at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are helping to solve a growing problem among American pilots and aircrews across the world.  The Federal Aviation Administration says laser strikes on aircraft have increased by almost 48% since 2020 with more than 10,000 incidents alone reported in 2025. Pointing a laser at an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Robins Air Force Base Laser-Focused on Aircrew Eye Protection * Airmen at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are helping solve a growing problem among American pilots and aircrews worldwide. The Federal Aviation Administration says laser strikes on aircraft have increased by almost 48% since 2020, with more than 10,000 incidents reported in 2025 alone. Pointing a laser at an aircraft became a federal crime in  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Select A321neos to begin service with larger Delta First cabin Seven A321neos will enter service with 44 Delta First seats until flatbed suites arrive. * Beginning in May, customers boarding one of Delta's seven newest A321neos will notice something different: a Delta First cabin expanded to 44 seats - more than double its usual 20. This unique configuration is intended to be in service for a limi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault * Marietta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help upgrade technology used to support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. With the funding, LiveSafe Resources (L  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand And Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Modernize And Protect Vital Nutrition Program * U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the 21st Century WIC Ac t, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while strengthening safeguards to ensure benefit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Drinking Water Upgrades through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new drinking water infrastructure upgrades across Georgia through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Through the bipartisan infrastructure law, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering over $67 million for es  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Receives Testimony on Public Lands Bills Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining received testimony on several bills focused on public lands management, grazing policy, wildfire mitigation, mineral development, and conservation across the West. The Subcommitt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-r  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * The City of Atlanta Modernizes Constituent Services and Unlocks AI-Driven Innovation with Oracle * The City of Atlanta is expanding its relationship with Oracle and Deloitte by selecting Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) to modernize city planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and inspections. This expanded col  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta responsible for over $77 million in collections and forfeitures during fiscal year 2025 The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia collected over $35 million in civil and criminal penalties and forfeited nearly $8 million of assets during Fiscal Year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025. "  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA School of Medicine granted preliminary accreditation LCME accreditation clears path for UGA to recruit future physicians for fall 2026 * The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted the University of Georgia preliminary accreditation on Feb. 13. This designation allows the university to recruit and admit its inaugural class, a landmark achievement for public medical education in Georgia. Applic  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA's human research protection program reaccredited by AAHRPP By Michael Terrazas The University of Georgia's Human Research Protection Program, which works to ensure the safety and protection of people who participate as research subjects, has again been accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs. UGA was first accredited by AAHRPP in 2018, and this vital re  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fostering Sustainable Growth for Small Businesses An award-winning University of Georgia program helps small business owners step away from daily demands to refine strategy, strengthen leadership, and build businesses ready to thrive for the long term. * On the final day of the UGA Small Business Development Center's GrowSmart program in Atlanta, a handful of business owners put the finishing touches on t  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Valentine's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Bruce * University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Bruce and Professor of Engineering JW Bruce-sometimes referred to as "Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Bruce"-began their lives together long before the titles and honorifics. They met as undergraduates in an electrical engineering course called Signals and Systems at the University of Alabama  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Files Amendment to Block Immigration Detention Centers from Social Circle, Oakwood * The amendment is in direct response to the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to build massive detention centers in rural towns despite unified opposition among community members The amendment was filed for the latest funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, which runs out of f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Durbin Introduce Bill Supporting American Workforce in Automation Era * The Investing In Tomorrow's Workforce Act supports training programs, helping ensure workers are not left behind as automation and AI accelerate Senator Warnock recently introduced the Pathways to Prosperity Act which would allow more technical college students to "earn while they learn," among other incentives   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Rallies Against SAVE Act, Moves to Block Federal Agents From Policing Polling Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of both the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, took to the Senate floor to condemn Congressional Republicans' attempts to pass the SAVE America Act, an extre  more