TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 26 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Recognizes 25 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 6 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 25 institutions have extended their business accreditation and six have extended their accounting accreditation. AACSB now has 1,072 accredited institutions in 70 countries and territor  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * New ACLU Report Reveals How the Trump Administration is Using Local Police to Build a National Deportation-Policing Force Through the 287(g) Program * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today released a new report, De  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues DHS, FEMA to Recover Grants to Combat Terrorism * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel yesterday joined a group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for illegally and abruptly ending millions in grants to states to prevent targeted violence and terrori  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Association Recognizes Men's Health as a Nursing Specialty * SILVER SPRING, MD - The American Nurses Association (ANA) has officially adopted The Men's Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice along with formal recognition of Men's Health Nursing as a specialty within the nursing profession. This marks a significant advancement in how healthca  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Association Submits Formal Comments to U.S Department of Education on Graduate Student Loan Rulemaking * ANA urges the recognition of post-baccalaureate nursing programs as professional degrees to protect access to advanced nursing education and patient care SILVER SPRING, MD - Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA) formally submitted its of  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth   more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for February 24, 2026 Psychedelics are back in the news-this time with more positive vibes. RAND published a new report estimating that more than 10 million Americans microdosed psychedelics in the past year, with psilocybin by far being the most commonly used psychedelic ( RAND ). Not long after came an announcement for a first-of-its-kind  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Webinar Focuses on Army Cyber Priorities * Two of the Army's top cyber officials will speak March 12 during an Association of the U.S. Army webinar titled "AI at the Core: Advancing Army Cyber Priorities." The webinar, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, will feature Brandon Pugh, principal cyber adviser for the Department of the Army, and Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey, de  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Maryland 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 26, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.0 percent in Maryland, similar to the national rate, the U.S. Bur  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Washington Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 23, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team: * * * Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * What goes down the drain matters Your small actions at home can help prevent sewage spills--and protect the Bay By Bianca Martinez Penn When we pour food waste down the drain, flush items down the toilet and toss items onto the streets, we may not be considering their long-term effects on the environment. The fact is, when not disposed of properly, these items can cause sewage   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mfume and Senator Booker Introduce Legislation to Support African American History Education * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in recognition of Black History Month, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of the African American History Act of 2026 in the United States House of Representatives. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is co-leading this effort and introduced the bill's c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Bill to Ease Traffic, Improve Emergency Response on Highways * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Need for Speed Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration to develop a national infrastructure intelligence tool to identify bottlenecks, ease traffic congestion, and improve emergency response times on highways  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026, by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman: * * * Chairman Feldman Statement on Weber Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brush Recall: Manufacturers Must Address Known Hazards in Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Today's recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes addresses a serious ingestion hazard caused by a dangerous design flaw that allows small wire bristles to deta  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * House Dem Leaders to Force Iran Vote Next Week Iran War Powers Vote Will be Key Litmus Test in Future Elections for Years to Come * Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, House Democratic leadership announced that they will force a vote next week on Reps. Ro Khanna's (D-CA) and Thomas Massie's (R-KY) bipartisan resolution to block President Donald Trump from launching a war in Iran. Senior White House off  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 24 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * SOTU: Trump to Tout Worthless Pinky Swear on Data Centers Washington, D.C. -- Multiple news outlets have reported that President Donald Trump plans to announce "rate payer protection pledges" in which major AI companies promise to shoulder some of the energy costs of data centers. Poll after poll shows that Americans harbor serious doubts and fears about AI. Organic, grassroots opposition is also putt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation To Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (CB  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Valerie Foushee for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Foushee has been a consistent voice for working families and public servants WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Rep. Valerie Foushee for reelection to the U.S. House representing North Carolina'  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Mapping the Brain's Genetic Blueprint: How USU's Center for Military Precision Health Is Transforming CNS Research * Precision medicine depends on high-quality, deeply characterized data. At the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), researchers at the Center for Military Precision Health (CMPH) have helped establish one of the most comprehensive genomic resources ever assem  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Mapping the Brain's Genetic Blueprint: How USU's Center for Military Precision Health Is Transforming CNS Research Uniformed Services University scientists are leveraging whole genome sequencing to unlock new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders. By Sharon Holland Precision medicine depends on high-quality, deeply characterized data. At the Uniformed Services University  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the   more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * New U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Chaplain brings deep experience * Maj. Byron Denman has experienced Army life as an enlisted man and an officer. Recently arrived at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) from Fort Polk, Louisiana, Denman, his wife, and their three younger children are adapting well to the new community. "My family and I are excited to be here. This is a  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Commanders QB Jayden Daniels embraces rival fanbase: 'I love Eagles fans' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Playing on the road at the unfriendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field isn't a desired destination for all that many NFL players. That's not the case with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels rejoices in the unwelcoming atmosphere. "I love Eagles fans. I love Eagles fans  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * HBCU Legacy Bowl Week standouts: Seven 2026 NFL Draft prospects who impressed Charles Davis, NFL Media Analyst With each year, the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl gets bigger and better. Saturday's game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans was the most impressive one in the five years since its inception. The 100-plus 2026 NFL Draft prospects in attendance competed all week long and the coaching staffs did outstandi  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * Transparency and Early Planning Are Key in Increasing Efficiency of Gene Therapy Development for Rare Diseases PaVe-GT scientists underscore strategy, framework and early interaction with the FDA to align preclinical and clinical efforts in AAV gene therapy translation. In a Human Gene Ther  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Retirement of Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers * (Towson, MD) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) today released the following statement on the announced retirement of Dr. Myriam Rogers, who has led Baltimore County Public Schools since 2023: "For more than three decades, Dr. Myriam Rogers has dedicated her life to expa  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Lehigh Valley announces spring 2026 commencement speaker By Sara Karnish Penn State Lehigh Valley's spring 2026 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. with Penn State alumna Marline Francois as the featured speaker. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the Lehigh Valley campus. Francois' background is rich with div  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) model. PPTA emphasizes that the model's pricing methodology may negatively impact the availability of these critical therapies for patients. In its letter, PPTA acknowledges the government's goal of ensuring that Americans have access to necess  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging it to exempt plasma-derived therapies from the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs model. According to PPTA, while the administration is commendable for its commitment to ensuring access to prescription medications, the proposed GUARD model could disproportionately harm PDTs.  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Professor Makar Presents on Bail Reform at National Symposium * Zina Makar, Assistant Professor of Law, participated in Bail Reform and Backlash: Litigation, Legislation and Experimentation, a major symposium reflecting on the ten-year anniversary of the landmark ODonnell v. Harris County litigation. The event, hosted by the University of Houston Law Center, brought together scholars, practitioners  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney and National Capital Region Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action to Repair and Modernize Potomac River Wastewater Pipeline * WASHINGTON, DC-This week, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) and 13 other Members of Congress called for urgent action to repair and modernize the Potomac Inteceptor-a major regional wastewater pipeline that recently failed, resulting in a serious spill  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Hoyer (D-MD), Chu (D-CA), Pocan (D-WI) and Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Coons (D-DE) led 160 lawmakers in both the House and Senate in introducing the D  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH, AIM welcome Distinguished Artificial Intelligence Scholar Yulin Hswen Hswen is among 5 in first AIM cohort The University of Maryland on Thursday announced five leading experts from a diverse array of disciplines as its first cohort of core faculty of the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), UMD's hub for AI collaboration across campus.  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Alex Choi Chosen for Leadership Maryland's Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class TEDCO's executive director of Government Program Development, Affairs and Research is one of 32 selected to participate in Leadership Maryland's six-month professional development program for rising stars and high-potential employees * Leadership Maryland announced today that Al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Gregory D. Winfree, agency director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify before the Subcommittee regarding the U.S. Department of T  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy * Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU),   more

IRVINE, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * U.S. mortgage delinquency rate finishes 2025 flat year-over-year * Local market variations emerge as nearly half of metro areas see rising delinquency rates. * The national mortgage delinquency rate remained unchanged from December 2024, holding at 3.2%. * Serious delinquencies edged higher, reflecting a modest uptick from late 2024 levels. * Foreclosure i  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * UMB Tops Off New School of Social Work Building By Charles Schelle Hands stayed warm in coat pockets and heads protected in hard hats to get a glimpse of the final beam rise into place for the new University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) building. University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, staff, and students joined the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company crew and Ba  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Expands Southwest Impact * Earlier this month, UMGC leaders traveled to Texas to advance a core university priority: expanding access to career-relevant education for military-affiliated students across the country. The visit culminated in the signing of a new strategic partnership with Alamo Colleges District -an important step in strengthening clear, flexible education pathways fo  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC grads are making an impact on Maryland's economy, and beyond * Heather Teed '97: Systems thinking meets strategic consulting Heather Teed earned a Master of Science in Management of Technology from UMGC in 1997. Today she leads EOP Consulting, a 100 percent woman-owned small business with offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and McLean, Virginia. EOP helps clients compete and win i  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * University of Maryland's Artificial Intelligence Institute Welcomes Five Distinguished AI Scholars First cohort of AIM core faculty brings AI expertise across philosophy, computer science, public health, bioengineering, and government and politics * The University of Maryland welcomes five leading experts from a diverse array of disciplines as its first cohort of core faculty of the Artifi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Hillman Chair, Dr. Stanley Marks, Receives Prestigious Award Stanley M. Marks, M.D., chair of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and renowned medical oncologist, will receive the 2026 PNC Elsie Hillman Distinguished Scholar Award for his significant and enduring contributions to cancer care--locally, nationally and globally. The award will be presented at the BeSpoke Bash o  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV-NOAA partnership expands hands-on research, prepares next generation of coastal scientists By Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - FEB. 26, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's ongoing partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems II (CCME-II) is creating hands-on research opportunities that pr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), St  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Warren, Wyden, Sound Alarm on Lutnick Family's Conflicts of Interest Involving New Commerce Rare Earth Deal * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), R  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Policy research program builds pathways from research to actionable solutions Through collaboration and mentorship, the +Policy Network's programs prepare researchers at every level to expand their policy knowledge and turn research into evidence-based policy solutions. By Becca Halm Le Wang believes internet access could be a key component to health and economic outcomes in rural America. Wang and Huaiyang Zh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (P  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Wiley Files Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit in Article III Case Wiley filed an amicus brief in SC NAACP v. SC Department of Juvenile Justice, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to grant a petition for rehearing en banc of a panel decision that held that the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) organization for South Carolina lacks standing under Article III of the U.S. Constitution to undertak  more