LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Condemns Trump Administration's Proposal to Dismantle Water Quality Regulations and Curtail State Authority * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a comment letter (PDF) opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule. The rule would rewrite water quality certification regulations   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark senior rescues San Juan's stray cats using GIS tools * Creating a map with purr-pose For biology major Lauren Bostwick '26, M.S./GIS '27, a desire to help stray animals combined with her abilities in technology led her to create a powerful tool of compassion. Bostwick became excited by new possibilities after taking Intro to GIS during her sophomore year. She wanted to explore projects that incor  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * How does politics influence interpretive signs at National Park Service sites? * The Trump administration recently ordered the National Park Service to remove interpretive signs that discuss slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, following an executive order issued last year stating that public monuments should not "inappropriately disparage Americans  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 24 [Category: Transportation] (TNSxrep) -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Projects 12% Decrease in U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council estimates 37,810 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States in 2025 - a 12% decrease from 2024, even as overall miles driven increased by 0.9%. Nine states and the District of Columbia experienced decreases of more than 15%: D  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 24 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Potter Digital Ambassadors program expands to five states, helps community news orgs advance digital strategies * Brianna Davis (right) with St. Louis American Digital Director Dawn Suggs. By Austin Fitzgerald As it has each year for nearly a decade, the Reynolds Journalism Institute's Potter Digital Ambassadors program sent journalism students to community news organiz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Balint to Speak at the "People's State of the Union" and stand with Americans Impacted by Trump Instead of President's Address * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today announced that she will join Democratic colleagues, community leaders, and Americans directly impacted by the Trump Administration's policies at the People's State of the Union on the National Mall, rather th  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Research in 60 Seconds: Using Smart Tiny Bubbles to Treat Heart Disease * Whether it's solving the world's biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge of scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries   more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * The Story of the Century: Harold Katz's 100 Year Legacy * Growing up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with his older brother and parents, Katz worked at a local drug store as a soda jerk in high school. While mastering the skill of making banana split sundaes for customers at the soda fountain, he developed an interest in medical problems. Growing up during the Great Depression, Katz received advice fro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement Ahead of Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement in advance of President Trump's State of the Union address this evening: "President Trump has a real opportunity in his State of the Union address to focus on the affordability crisis and put forward concrete plans to lower costs-for housing, food, energy, and s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement in observance of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "On the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the people of America must recommit to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and democracy. We sta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump Threatening U.S. Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump's threats to take military action in Iran: "President Trump has amassed military assets for what appears to be an imminent military action against Iran. This would be reckless, dangerous and would spell the end of diplomati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Warren, Booker Slam Trump on Illegal Tariff "Theft from the Middle Class," Demand Plan for Refunds Directly to Consumers and Small Businesses * Trump's chaotic tariffs are estimated to have cost American families roughly $1,700 each, giving large corporations cover to price-gouge consumers Senators: "Any refunds from the federal government should be returned to the millions of Americans and   more