DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Senior Builds on Federal Training Experience * As she enters her final semester at Central Michigan University, Lindsay Uzarski is bringing back skills and insights from a federal training externship that took her across tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest last summer. She had the privilege to participate in the Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOST  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Pamela Brown Reports in "The Rise of Christian Nationalism" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * February 17th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY - (February 17, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with "The Rise of Christian Nationalism" with CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown premiering Sunday, February 22 at 8pm ET  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dayna Seymour, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Colville Tribal Business Council, Nespelem, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing on the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act (S. 699): * * * The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation ("Colville Tribes" or the "CCT") appreciates the Committee holding today's hearing on S. 699, the "Purchased and Referred Care Improvement A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Historic Saturday featuring nation's top four teams headlines ESPN's men's college basketball schedule, Feb. 17-22 * * No. 4 Arizona at No. 2 Houston (ABC) and No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke (ESPN) cap landmark day * College GameDay live from Washington, D.C. ahead of Wolverines-Blue Devils ESPN's industry-leading coverage of men's college basketball continues wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration issued an amended export trade certificate of review to Northwest Fruit Exporters. The action provides the organization and its members with specific protections against federal and state antitrust actions for authorized export conduct. The amendment updates the export product coverage for Pine Canyon Growers LLC, Orondo, Washington. The member company has expanded its scope from fresh apples to no  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State to host Women's History Month presentations in March America's 250th birthday will take center stage at this year's Lewis-Clark State College Women's History Month celebrations. This year's events, which are open to all, are scheduled for March 3-12 under the theme "Rebels with a Cause" and will look at the roles women have played in history, especially the American Revolution. To kick th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * NAHB Recognizes Leaders in Residential Construction Safety Today the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the recipients of the 20th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2025 SAFE Awards winners were hon  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Feb. 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Seeking Faculty Research Fellow * The ISU Office for Research is conducting an internal search for a faculty member to serve as a Faculty Research Fellow. We welcome applicants with research experience, expertise, or interest in the health and/or biomedical sciences, and interest in learning about working in research in an administrative capacity. The Fellow will use this professional development opportunity  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace * Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Air Force announced its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement regarding the potential basing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Squadron at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. This proposal includes evaluating the effects of required facility improvements and construction to support the mission. The proposed squadron would consist of up to 21 F-16 Block 40 aircraft, including 18 primary and three backup units. These jets would replace the 124th Fight  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * What Are They Saying: Risch, Gallego Nuclear Bill is Critical to Meet Growing Energy Demands * WASHINGTON - Last week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act. The ARC Act would establish a risk reduction program for new commercial nuclear reactors. The ARC Act has received significant support from industry leaders. Here's   more