WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Advocate Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing key concerns regarding the proposed Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity Rule. The organization emphasized the importance of revising certain definitions and conditions related to information blocking, which they believe are vital for enhancing interoperability in the healthcare sector. In their letter, Advocate Health, a   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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday, Partners Reach $100 Million National Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Spark Program Deliveries * Pennsylvania's Drivers will Receive up to Approximately $1.4 Million HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * AI Commission Co-Chair Foushee Slams Pentagon Pressure on Anthropic Over Mass Surveillance and Autonomous Weapons, Raises Alarm over Safety Rollbacks * WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, released the following statement in response to reports that Secretary Hegseth  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Who Lit it Up in LAX Now Leads from the Sidelines * As a star midfielder over four seasons for the women's lacrosse teams of Pfeiffer University, her alma mater, Julia Barbato '24 delivered in all the tangible ways that matter. She started in 56 of the 58 games in which she played. She scored 153 career goals and had 73 career assists (226 points). In the Falcon record books, she's now second   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Executive Director Kevin Daniels to the Blue Ridge Times: * * * America First Policies Work in North Carolina Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC) provided a roadmap for lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies to ensure an America First agenda was solidified on the federal level and within every state. In the months following, the North Carolina ch  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Angelique D. Stallings Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Angelique D. Stallings as deputy chief of staff, effective Mar. 2, 2026. She will report to Dr. Gary L. Brown, vice chancellor and chief of staff. Stallings is an accomplished executive leader with more than two decades of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through  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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Reach $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery Issues Attorney General Kris Mayes and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and dri  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Art Comes Alive for High Schoolers in UNCG Summer Camps * From playing the piano to painting to pirouettes, UNCG's College of Visual and Performing Arts opens its doors each summer to youths and adults for camps and arts intensives. This year, the School of Music will host the 43rd annual Summer Music Camp, the largest university music camp in the United States. The Sc  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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Upgrades to Opinions Search Feature on ArkansasAG.gov * Griffin: 'The upgrades include adding thousands of previously unsearchable opinions from decades ago and greatly enhancing the text-search function' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement outlining recent upgrades to the Opinions Search feature on his off  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

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC reach $100M nationwide settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers for delivery services * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a bipartisan group of attorneys general along with the Federal Trade Commission reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived cu  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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $100 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH WALMART FOR DECEIVING DRIVERS, CUSTOMERS OVER DELIVERY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with a bipartisan group of 11 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participa  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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Wilson reaches $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers about delivery * South Carolina's drivers to receive approximately $1 million (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Introduces Bill to Help Expand Access to Downpayment Assistance, Increase Grant Limits to Help Build More Affordable Homes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation today to expand and modernize eligibility requirements for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. These funds currently support th  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Building partnerships, improving readiness * ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - "The battalion command teams training (event) is a valuable opportunity for our commanders to come together, collaborate, and share lessons learned," said Lt. Col. Franklin Simmons, Executive Officer, 188th Infantry Brigade, based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. "It also provides an excellent platform for commanders and command  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

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Children get Glimpse of Underground Railroad in 'Steal Away Home' * For the first time in some years, the theatre at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is presenting a play for children, albeit one with a weighty plot. In "Steal Away Home," Amos, 12 and Obie, 10, run away from enslavement on a plantation in South Carolina and journey to Philadelphia where their freed father lives.   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Claflin Controls Virginia State 56-42 to Advance to CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, MD -February 26, 2026 -Claflin (17-8, 12-5 CIAA) put together one of its most complete defensive performances of the season on Thursday afternoon, shutting down Virginia State (17-8, 11-5 CIAA) in a decisive 56-42 victory in the CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Recognizes First Responders After Cofield Feed Mill Explosion * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) spoke on the House Floor to honor the first responders who were first on the scene of the devastating February 21, 2026, explosion at the Perdue feed mill in Cofield, NC, which killed one person and injured three others. Congressman Davis recognized Captain Kendai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Feb. 26, 2026, involving Director Gracelin Baskaran and associate fellow Meredith Schwartz of the Critical Minerals Security Program: * * * Industrial Policy Is Back--And Minerals Are at the Center Throughout the twentieth century, the United States deployed bold and creative industrial policies to secure critical minerals during crises. Today, it has fully revived that pla  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky leverage AI to protect customers and combat scams * AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky are advancing their commitments to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertis  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * AI at Work - and What It Means From offices to classrooms and clinics, Duke's community is learning to work smarter with AI, while keeping humanity at the heart of innovation * Even though Anyssa Queen is the Executive Assistant to Duke's Office of Information Technology Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Queen does not consider herself a "tech person." But one day about two years ago, someone at  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: Title: NESHAP for Source Categories: Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards (Renewal) This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2026. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public comment  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball studio shows hit the road in March to close out regular season & tip off Champ Week * * College GameDay Covered by State Farm closes out regular season at No. 1 Duke on March 7 * GameDay live from the Big 12 Championship Game for the first time * College Basketball Live Presented by Lowe's onsite in Nashville prior to the SEC Champi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Explore the History of Children's Literature in New Collection Close-Up Book * From Puritan primers to Percy Jackson, "Tell Me a Story: Fantastic Children's Books from the Library of Congress" explores the Library's extensive children's literature collections, turning up gems from the colonial era to the present. This newest book in the Library's Collection Close-Up series publishes Feb. 25. "Tell Me a Story" r  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Falcon Pride On Full Display at the 2026 NCICU Ethics Bowl * Pfeiffer University reached a long-awaited milestone at the 2026 NCICU Ethics Bowl. After years without securing a single round win, this year's ethical debate team made program history, winning three of four rounds and finishing just one victory shy of the championship finals. The 2026 team included seniors Lola Cabaniss-Ali '26 and Laur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Four Key Moments: Hearing on Advancing the Next Generation of America's Health Care Workforce There remains a critical need for more physician training and medical residencies located in rural communities across the country, witnesses shared at a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing examining Medicare's Graduate Medical Education   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces U.S.-Based Steel Products Manufacturer Will Build Major Specialty Components Plant in Hertford County, Create 625 New Jobs * Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Forged Rings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty steel products, will establish a major production facility in Hertford County. The company says the project will involve three phases and carry a p  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Raises Record $300,000 for United Way of Greater High Point * High Point University faculty, staff and students gave a record $300,000 to United Way of Greater High Point during HPU's 2025 fundraising campaign. Pictured from left are Chris Bryan, who is serving as campaign chair for the United Way of Greater High Point, with HPU President Nido Qubein as he presented a check to Joe Barnes  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Significant Reduction in Mining Industry Injury Rates, Now Less Than Half the National Average North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley today announced that the state's non-fatal injury rate for mine and quarry workers has declined even further, dropping from 0.82 to 0.68 per 200,000 man hours since September. The ne  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

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

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * NEW FROM WUNC: Michael Whatley Is Bankrolled By The Energy Companies He Lobbied For New reporting from WUNC reveals that DC insider Michael Whatley's campaign is being bankrolled by energy companies, financially benefitting from the massive corporations he spent "more than 15 years lobbying" for. WUNC: In North Carolina's U.S. Senate GOP primary, contenders try to topple  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Week Out From The Messy GOP Senate Primary, Don Brown, Michele Morrow's Attacks On "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Are in the Spotlight With the messy GOP Senate primary approaching next week, Republican attacks on Michael Whatley's failure as the Hurricane Helene "recovery czar" are in the spotlight. WUNC: In North Carolina's U.S. Senate GOP primary, contenders try to topple Trump-endo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet March 11-12 * The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet March 11-12 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings will be held March 11. The full commission m  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Temporary Restraining Order Issued in Elizabeth City Nuisance Case Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at a motel in Elizabeth City, the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD) requested assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) in November 2025 to pursue a ci  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * DISGUSTING: Democrats REFUSE to Stand for Iryna Zarutska's Mother at SOTU Democrats hit a new low at last night's State of the Union address. President Trump's speech highlighted the incredible wins he has achieved over the past 13 months -- yet Democrats, consumed by delusional hatred and obstruction, refused to join in celebrating these victories for the America  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * President Trump Delivers Largest Tax Refund Season in U.S. History As tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are poised to receive significantly larger tax refunds thanks to President Donald J. Trump's landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act -- which every Democrat in Congress opposed. The historic legislation is delivering the biggest tax refund season ever, w  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * President Trump Promises Justice for Iryna Zarutska During his State of the Union speech, President Trump promised justice for Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year old Ukrainian refugee who was brutally murdered on a light-rail train in Charlotte by a career criminal six months ago. Speaking directly to her mother, Anna Zarutska, President Trump promised, "No one will ever   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * N.C. Supplemental Retirement Plans Hit Record $20 Billion in Assets; Approves Fee Holiday For the first time since its creation in 1985 the North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans' (SRP) 401(k) Plan and NC 457 Plan topped $20 billion in investment assets, State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today. The major milestone was reported at the Supplemental Retirem  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * State Health Plan Convenes First Meeting of Medical Policy Advisory Committee The State Health Plan (Plan) held its inaugural meeting of the newly established Medical Policy Advisory Committee on Feb. 25. The committee's work is intended to strengthen the Plan's ability to evaluate emerging treatments, ensure evidence-based decision-making and promote high-quality,   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

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Team Gaither outlasts Team Robinson to win fifth annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The fifth annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl proved to be the game's most competitive iteration yet, treating fans at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium to four full quarters of highlights. The bowl, which showcases the top NFL draft-eligible players from Historically Black College and U  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 Honorees * From entrepreneurs and content creators to leaders in automotive, finance, hospitality, and more, the 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 honorees are a diverse group of alumni who have made outstanding professional and personal achievements since their time at Northwood University. "The 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 represents an exceptional group of in  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Speaker Series invites public for a discussion on civil discourse * When President Kevin Guskiewicz announced the creation of the Presidential Speaker Series at his 2024 investiture, he envisioned more than a lecture program. He envisioned a campus-wide commitment -one rooted in Michigan State University's land-grant mission -to model and strengthen civil discourse in a time of growing   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. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wied Introduces Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act * WASHINGTON -Following President Trump's call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night's State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07) introduced the Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act to ensure that violent repeat offenders remain behind bars. "Violen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Ansari, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Legislation to End the OB-GYN Care Crisis in Federal Prisons * WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced the Ensuring OBGYN Care in Prisons Act, which would require all Bureau of Prisons facilities with femal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Seventeen-year-old Next-generation ENC Farmer Meets President at State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) had the honor of hosting Nathanael Simmons, a 17-year-old senior at Mattamuskeet High School in Hyde County and a next-generation farmer, as his guest for the 2026 State of the Union Address. Afterward, Nathanael met President Donald J. Trump.[ Nathanael S  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Norton College of Medicine receives $4.5 million bequest to support students and faculty The Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine has received a $4.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Christopher G. Ullrich and his wife, Betsy C. Ullrich, in support of medical student scholarships and two endowed faculty positions. The bequest will fund the $1 millio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero * KEY WEST -The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam's newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates   more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW to Support Adult Learners Through Project Kitty Hawk Sydney Bouchelle '19 UNCW is working to expand access to high-quality online programs for adult learners across North Carolina as it joins Project Kitty Hawk, the University of North Carolina System's affiliated education technology nonprofit. Since the first Flight Path program launched in October 2023, Project   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * For solar power to truly provide affordable energy access, we need to deploy it better Study in Malawi--a country with one of the lowest energy access rates on the planet--reveals obstacles, opportunities for household solar power systems * Small household solar power systems have been gaining traction--and investment--as means to provide affordable and sustainable energy to those living wit  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * A Lasting Gift of Learning from Gibson and Mary Anna Gray Chad Locklear For Gibson and Mary Anna Gray, education was more than a value; it was a way of lifting others. Their belief in opportunity and service guided their lives, and now that legacy continues at UNC Pembroke. The couple's $1,250,000 estate gift to date establishes the Gibson and Mary Anna Gray Endowed Scholarship, 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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody experts explain what district leaders need to know about principal pipelines, school choice and improvement science * By Jenna Somers In February, faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development participated in the National Conference on Education, presented by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, held in Nashville, Tennessee. This a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Virginia State Pushes Past Lincoln 76-60 Behind Cooper's All-Around Brilliance to Move On in CIAA Tournament * BALTIMORE, MD -February 25, 2026 -Virginia State (20-9) delivered a complete, composed performance in its CIAA Tournament opener, defeating Lincoln (PA) (10-20) by a 76-60 margin at CFG Bank Arena. Guided by Food Lion Player of the Game Jacob Coo  more

HICKORY, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- CommScope issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Vistance Networks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Fourth Quarter Highlights - Net sales of $514.5 million - GAAP loss from continuing operations of $50.3 million - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $64.7 million (1) - Core non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $99.1 million/* (1) - Cash flow generated by operations of $281.3 million and free cash flow of $255.5 million (2) Full Year  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Walmart Agrees to $100 Million Judgment to Settle FTC, States' Charges Over Deceptive Earnings Claims Related to the Company's Spark Driver Delivery Service * Walmart, Inc. has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and 11 states that the company caused delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars' worth of earnings, by deceiving them about t  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