HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Transformative' Rice course challenges students to reinvestigate wrongful convictions * Undergraduates at Rice University are digging into real, possible wrongful conviction cases this semester, examining evidence, interviewing sources and producing documentary advocacy projects designed to bring renewed attention to individuals who maintain they were wrongfully convicted. The work is part of a new experie  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Commends the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey for Taking Action to Improve Violent Crime Clearance Rates * Houston, TX (February 25, 2026 ) - Arnold Ventures applauds the Alabama legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey for acting in a bipartisan manner to prioritize solving more violent crimes. HJR 34, passed by the legislature on Feb  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 25 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Anderson offers technology to advance local lung cancer care * MERIDIAN, Miss., Feb. 25, 2026 - Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center recently began offering two advanced technologies for lung cancer detection -Eon, artificial intelligence technology, and Ion, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technology. Eon uses AI technology to extract incidental nodule   more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * BECT Symposium highlights SC State faculty-student research findings Topics included intersection safety, highway work zone safety, vehicle-human interaction, prostate cancer, food insecurity, and more. Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Writer From mapping precise road centerlines to advancing speech recovery for stroke survivors, research at South Carolina State University addresses urgent,  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Aderholt's Statement on President Trump's Address: The State of the Union is Strong, and Getting Stronger * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a strong and inspiring State of the Union Address to Congress. A  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 24 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Sweeps Region 8 of the National Trial Competition for the 14th Time in 18 Years, Advances to Nationals * Samford University's Cumberland School of Law continued its long-standing tradition of excellence in trial advocacy by winning Region 8 of the National Trial Competition (NTC) for the 14th time in 18 years. This year, both Cumberland teams swept the tournament-an achievemen  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Deputy to the Commanding General, Mr. Richard P. De Fatta to retire after 13 years in the Senior Executive Service. Story by Jacob Wologo After nearly five decades in the space and missile defense business, Richard P. De Fatta, deputy to the commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will retire from civil service on Feb. 27. For four yea  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Dr. Robert Cole Forges Legacy of Impact in East Arkansas Agriculture * For decades, Dr. Robert Cole has played a central role in strengthening small-scale farming and rural development across East Arkansas, leaving a lasting imprint on conservation, marketing and farmer education, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Prog  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces Largest Loan in Department History, Delivering Over $7 Billion in Electricity Cost Savings for Georgia and Alabama Customers U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) has closed a historic $26.5 billion loan package to deliver over $7 billion in electricity cost savings  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a hearing entitled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water": * * * "Good morning and welcome to Ranking Members Pallone and Tonko, my colleagues, and to our witnesses for this hearing of the Subcommittee on the Environment. "Today's hea  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Faith Technologies to invest $79 million in Opelika manufacturing expansion OPELIKA, Alabama - Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in Opelika, a significant new investment that will grow the region's skilled workforce. The company will spend more than $79 million to transform the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Cente  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Highlights National Teacher of the Year Nominee Katie Collins During Public Schools Week, Touts State's Efforts to Increase Educator Pay * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday during Public Schools Week highlighted National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins. The governor also touted the state's efforts to increase educator pay. "As a former teacher, I have a speci  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Hannity on Fox News to React to the State of the Union * 'President Trump delivered the strongest State of the Union speech in modern history. Why? Because [the] state of our union is strong' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News last night to react to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address. On Democrats re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has proposed redefining the Federal Wage System area coverage for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex to ensure pay parity across the installation. The facility currently spans portions of Washington County, Maryland, and Adams County, Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to move the Adams County portion of the complex from the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon wage area into the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington wage area. While standard regulatory   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Palmer Applauds Trump's State of the Union Speech: "America is Strong and Getting Stronger" * Media Contact: Hope Dawson (link sends email) (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's State of the Union Address, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement: "Last night's speech displayed to the American people that, thanks to President Trump's leadership,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore introduces VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act to protect veterans from fraud * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced the VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act, legislation to strengthen identity verification protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) call centers for high-impact actions involving veterans' benefits and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Champions Need for Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Texas, Calls for Relief from One-Size-Fits-None Regulatory Mandates * WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: "No amount of lies or insults from this president can distract from his record of broken promises. The reality is that life in America is more expensive than ever, and everyday Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Rogers on the 2026 State of the Union Address House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address: As President Trump made clear tonight, America is safer because of the work he has done to strengthen our national defense and modernize our military. As the threats fr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Strong on Trump's State of the Union Address: "When America is First, America Prospers" * WASHINGTON -Representative Dale Strong released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Speech: "President Trump presented the facts to the American people, and the message was clear: when America is first, America prospers. "Trump's leadership focuses squarely on America First   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's 'Energy Emergency' Triggers Massive Subsidy for LNG Power in Georgia and Alabama * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance today authorized over $7 billion in loans to two wholly owned subsidiaries of Southern Company. The $7 billion sum is the largest loan package ever granted by the Department of Energy. The loans will be used in part to build 5.3 GW o  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Building a Legacy of Care Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush -and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come. Education transformed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush. Now, they're paying that legacy forward. The two met while attending a Florida communit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Evaluating North American Competitiveness": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the value of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the motor v  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * "Today's hearing will examine the many issues and challenges of our country's paid family leave landscape. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) determines when an employee is entitled to unp  more