OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown asks court to enforce order preventing FEMA from unlawfully cutting disaster preparedness funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its order prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited the Federal Emergency M  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Court To Preserve Block On Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination Of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status Designation * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Colu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion (PDF) asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its order that prohibited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating t  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Announcing New Campus Chapter of Language Honor Society * The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) is pleased to announce the establishment of Seton Hall University's Omicron Zeta Chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG), the National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society. With more than 300 chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, AMG is the first and largest  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Fights to Restore Billions in Federal Disaster Preparedness Funding Unlawfully Cut by Trump Administration Attorney General Mayes and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating the Build  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion asks court to require FEMA to restore critical disaster resilience program and make billions in funding available to the communities relying on them OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available to the Communities Relying on Them Attorney General Clark and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion as  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Takes Action to Defend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants * February 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in defending the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants, including many who have lived and worked in the United States for over a decade. The coali  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Enforce Order Requiring FEMA to Reinstate NC's $200 Million Infrastructure Program * Download this video here. RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson asked a court to enforce its earlier order requiring FEMA to reinstate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) disaster mitigation program. Attorney   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER PREVENTING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM UNLAWFULLY CUTTING BILLIONS IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FUNDING * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, filed a motion asking the District C  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available to the Communities Relying on Them (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 23 st  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Bank Insider Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Fraud Schemes from Inside Two Financial Institutions Edward Low, a/k/a "a Mang Wah Low," a/k/a "Eddie Low", a former New York-based employee of TD Bank, N.A. and another financial institution, pleaded guilty today to accepting bribes to provide confidential customer information of TD Bank customers an  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 17, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.4 percent in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter tells DOT: Investigate Waymo's use of remote foreign drivers * Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging the Department to investigate the use of foreign-based Remote Assistance Operators (RAOs) by autonomous vehicle companies, particularly Waymo, operating on public roads in the United States. This letter c  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Study Reveals Human Connection in HR Strongly Influences Employee Perceptions * Data shows HR teams balancing employee demand for human interaction with growing technology adoption FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -New research from Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and serv  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Environmental Seminar on Sustainability Teaching * Seton Hall University faculty are finding new ways to connect environmental issues with diverse academic disciplines through the Faculty Environmental Seminar. Created by Judith Stark, Ph.D., who is a professor of environmental philosophy and longtime leader in environmental education at Seton Hall University. Sponsored by the Center for Fac  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * FDA approves RYBREVANT FASPRO(TM) (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) as the only EGFR-targeted therapy that can be administered once a month Monthly dosing reduces treatment visits while maintaining established safety and efficacy/1,2 Builds on RYBREVANT FASPRO(TM) FDA approval to deliver the simplest and fastest combination regimen for EGFR+ non-small cell lung  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

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces 2025 Financial Results, Affirms 2026 Guidance and Provides Long-Term Financial Outlook Focused on Delivering Value to Customers, Communities and Investors Reports 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.77 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $2.55 per share, at the top end of the increased and revised guidance range Affirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share,   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit * High Point University students learned about a variety of jobs and internships as they met with recruiters from nearly 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Feb. 10. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 202  more

UNION, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Professor's Raising Families Project Published in Leading National Journal * A faculty-led initiative at Kean University that blends hands-on student learning with meaningful community support has been published in OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, a leading national journal in the field of occupational therapy. The Raising Families Lab, led by Zahava Friedman, Ph.D., assist  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Massive Oil, Gas Sale Over Harms to Western Arctic Public Lands, Climate * ANCHORAGE, Alaska- Two conservation groups are suing today over a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Western Arctic that was recently announced by the Bureau of Land Management. The lease sale encompasses approximately 5.5 million acres across more than 600 tracts within the N  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Court to Preserve Block on Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status Designation Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, opposing the Trump   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez and Jabbour Announce $850,000 in Federal Funding for Hoboken Resiliency Park Project * HOBOKEN, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez and Hoboken Mayor Emily B. Jabbour announced $850,000 in Community Project Funding for the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park Project. The funding, secured by Congressman Menendez in annual appropriations bills, will support the creation of a new urban resiliency   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Presses New Jersey State Investment Council on Palantir Investments * Today, Congressman Rob Menendez pressed the New Jersey State Investment Council on the State's investment of $130,000,000 in pension funds in Palantir Technologies Inc. ("Palantir") shares. Palantir has profited from expansive federal contracts supporting the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and Immigration and  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport: Trump Administration Must Obey Court Order and Restore Critical FEMA Program Protecting New Jersey from Natural Disasters Multistate Coalition Seeks Enforcement of 2025 Court Ruling Prohibiting Trump Administration from Terminating Essential Disaster Response Program * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition o  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Video Series Launches - Focus on Purpose and Resilience * Seton Hall is debuting a six-part video series inspired by the guiding values at the heart of our strategic plan. Each episode features members of our community sharing personal stories of faith, love, integrity, service, resilience, courage and more lived expressions of the values that shape who we are. Click here to watch the video. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Distraction: Modern Voice Command Interfaces. OMB Control Number: New data collection. Form Number(s): NHTSA Form 2071: Eligibility Questionnaire NHTSA Form 2072: Scheduling Form NHTSA Form 2073: Pre-Study Materials NHTSA Form 2074: Appointment Confirmation Form NHTSA Form 2075: Informed Consent Document NHTSA Form 2076  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Secures Nearly $20 Million to Modernize Tiernan Hall New Jersey Institute of Technology has secured nearly $20 million in state funding to support the comprehensive renewal and improvement of Tiernan Hall, a central academic and research building on campus since its construction in 1972. The funding -- $12,150,000 from the State's Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and $7,750,000 from the   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Over $112 Million: DGA Announces Record-Shattering 2025 Fundraising Historic fundraising haul is nearly 50% more than what the DGA raised in 2021 * The Democratic Governors Association is announcing today it raised over $112 million across all entities in 2025, giving the DGA even more momentum heading into 2026 as voters and donors continue to recognize the importance of electing m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Pritzker Budget Facts: Illinois' Worst in Nation Fiscal Reality * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL - As Democrats' favorite governor, J.B. Pritzker, prepares to deliver his eighth State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) wants to set the record straight on the governor's worst-in-the-nation fiscal track record. Throughout his time in of  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * NJBIZ names Houshmand to 2026 Power 100 list NJBIZ magazine this week released its 2026 Power 100 list, spotlighting influential business leaders, educators and government officials across New Jersey. Topping the list is newly sworn in Gov. Mikie Sherrill, followed by other leaders shaping the state's economic and educational landscape. As in previous years, the publication recognized Rowan University Preside  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Member's Milestone Book on Everyday Activists of The Civil Rights Movement Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Carrie Stetler Thirty years ago, Rutgers-Newark researcher Charles Payne wrote a book that redefined the history of the civil rights movement, shifting the focus from a handful of charismatic leaders to the ordinary people who risked their lives to do the day-to-day work of organizing. I've Got th  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Intermittent Fasting Is No Better, or Worse, Than Conventional Dieting By Andrew Smith Intermittent fasting - the practice of restricting eating to certain hours of the day or certain days of the week - is promoted across social media and embraced by millions of Americans. But a Cochrane systematic review of the clinical evidence finds it produces nearly identical weight loss, quality   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Prove Shellfish Can Be Farmed Far From Shore Rutgers research opens new doors for offshore aquaculture in New Jersey By Kitta MacPherson Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean. Her research, p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Statement On Restoration Of Gateway Funding * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Trump administration disbursed an initial $30 million tranche of federal funding Friday evening and announced plans to restore additional funding for the Gateway Hudso  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2026, on the death of Jesse Jackson: * * * Statement by Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell on the Passing of Jesse Jackson "Today we mourn the loss of a giant of justice and compassion. My father knew, marched with, and was arrested alongside Rev. Jackson during the Civil Rights Movement. They were both proud graduates of North Carolina A&T State University and shared a lifel  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2026, on the death of Jesse Jackson: * * * Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill on the Passing of Jesse Jackson "Rest in peace, Rev. Jesse Jackson. A giant of the Civil Rights Movement, his tireless fight for justice and equality transformed our nation and inspired millions. In middle school, I had the honor of seeing Rev. Jackson during his first run for president - a memory that ha  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Verisk and S&P Global Energy Collaborate to Deliver Insurance-Adjusted Climate Risk Intelligence Collaboration provides shared analytical foundation for helping to bridge the gap between sustainability, insurance and financial modeling for industries including banking, asset management, and real estate investment * S&P Global Energy, the leading independent  more