ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA's 2026 HYPE Conference Brings the Energy of Miami to the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) brought the 2026 Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) Conference to the vibrant city of Miami, gathering young hospitality leaders for two days of education, networking, and professional development. Against the backdrop of Miam  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of National Rare Disease Day, Congressman Hank Johnson Reintroduces Resolution to Raise Awareness of Rare Cancer - Chordoma * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today reintroduced a resolution to raise awareness for chordoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that affects the skull and spine. The resolution, introduced ahead of National Rare Disease Day   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following news: * * * EPCA Matters: Appliance Standards Keep Energy Affordable By Jason Reott Congress is revisiting the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), and one bill in particular, H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, (previously known as the "Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act") could undermine the affordability of our household appliances. Passed by the U.S. House of Representat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * 17 Years Old - Arrested for Sharing the Gospel in Pakistan By Shaheryar Gill As we continue fighting for our clients Shahzad Masih, the Ayub brothers, and Ahsan Masih -- all facing death sentences because of false blasphemy allegations - our affiliate in Pakistan, the Organization for Legal Aid (OLA), has now been asked to take on yet another troubling case. This time, it involves a 19-year-old C  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Angelique B. Willis to be honored with 2026 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement * The intersection of rigorous research and community service has been the foundation of Angelique B. Willis's professional and academic career. This year, the Office of University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University is shining a well-deserved spotlight on Will  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: March 2026 Events Preview * LOGAN, Utah - March at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. Read below for more details about these coming events and subscribe to the weekly events reminder email. Paper & Clay Exhibition Feb. 9 through March 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tippetts & Eccles Galleries Paper & Clay is a national jurie  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. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill Championed by Sen. Ossoff to Help Georgia Children Get Faster Medical Care Becomes Law * Washington, D.C. -A bipartisan bill championed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help sick children get faster medical care is now law. The bipartisan Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act, a bill cosponsored by Sen. Ossoff, was recently signed into law as part of bipartisan government funding legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Feb. 26, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * 0.5 unemployed persons per job opening in the Dakotas, 1.9 in California, in December 2025 There were 6.5 million job openings in the United States in December 2025, a number about 1.0 million lower than the number of unemployed people, resulting in a ratio of 1.1 unemployed persons per job opening. Both North Dakota and South Dak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Polly Watson, vice president of operations at Bristol Bay Native Corp., Anchorage, Alaska, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program": * * * Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Polly Watson, and I am here on behalf of Bristol Bay   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition of 31 backs AGA Supreme Court challenge to furnace restrictions * Twenty-one states and 10 organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a Biden-era rule blocking the sale of non-condensing natural gas furnaces and certain commercial water heaters. The petition, led by the American Gas Association, Americ  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets grab edge rusher, receiver; Rams double dip on DBs Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst With the league gathering in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, it's a good time to provide my second projection of how the entire first round will play out in Pittsburgh when the 2026 NFL Draft takes place on April 23-25. It will be interesting to see how this week's eve  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films, PASSION PICTURES and Propagate Content Announce "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door" * London, UK - [26/2/26] - CNN Films, PASSION PICTURES and Propagate Content today announce The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door, a feature-length documentary examining the 2018 chemical weapon attack in the UK directed by BAFTA-winner Dan Vernon ( The Changing Times of Ike White, Nailbomber: Manhunt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters Hazard: The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The lighters also violate the labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by missing r  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2026 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0 Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media analyst With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft-eligible prospects heading into the on-field events and workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Programming note: NFL Network and NFL+ will ha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $56M Medicare Fraud Scheme The owner of two telemedicine companies was sentenced today to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $27.9 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for unnecessary durable medical equipment. "Instead of connecting patients with legitimate care, Reinaldo Wilson used his teleme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wealthy MAGA Republican Primary Candidates "Slugging it Out" in Georgia Burt Jones and Rick Jackson's undying support for Trump's MAGA agenda puts them far out of step with Georgia voters * New reporting from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlights how megarich MAGA candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson's attacks on each other are getting "nastier  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Five Georgia Tech Faculty Named to NAI Senior Members Class of 2026 The professors have been recognized for patenting and commercializing technologies with real-world impact. * Five faculty members from Georgia Tech have been elected as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). As members, they are recognized as distinguished academic inventors with a strong record of patentin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Secures Fourth Conviction in Child Sex Trafficking Case in Houston County WARNER ROBINS, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Demaria Williams, 36, of Byron, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the trafficking and exploitation of a 13-year-old female in Houston County. Williams is the fourth and final defendant to be convicted in this case. Tho  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 26 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Gavin Adcock is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, May 7 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Gavin Adcock is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Pecos and the Rooftops to support. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. and start at $  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Supports Law Enforcement Day and Senate Mental Health Investment Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of Law Enforcement Day at the Capitol and the Georgia Senate's investment and prioritization of a $409 million, 300-bed mental health facility. "I am always proud to have our brave men and women in blue in the Senate for Law Enforcemen  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * GSSM President Danny Dorsel Named to B2B: Pee Dee Business 50 Most Influential List Danny Dorsel, president of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), has been named to B2B: Pee Dee Business magazine's 50 Most Influential People for 2026. The inaugural list recognizes leaders across the Pee Dee region   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Healy Highlights Reserve Advantage during AFA Symposium * AURORA, Co. - AURORA, Colorado-The commander of Air Force Reserve Command told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force. "The Air Force Reserve is a force advantage," said Lt. Gen. John Healy, Air Force Reserve Command commander a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: After Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Voter Legislation, Blumenthal Slams Republicans for Threatening Integrity & Fairness of Elections * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn President Donald Trump's mounting attacks on voting rights. Blumenthal's remarks come after President Trump called for t  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * In Photos: IMMCG hosts world-renowned immunologist at inaugural lectureship * Researchers, faculty, students and supporters of Augusta University filled a lecture hall in the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons on the evening of Feb. 19 for a fascinating presentation by world-renowned immunologist Akiko Iwasaki, PhD. Iwasaki's lecture marked the Inaugural Margaret-Gertraud Immunology Lecture, th  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU's Vijay Anand honored as National Academy of Inventors Senior Member * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 26, 2026 The National Academy of Inventors has selected Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Information Technology Vijay Anand as a 2026 NAI Senior Member, in recognition of his innovative work in the cybersecurity field. NAI Senior Members are distinguished faculty, scientists, and adm  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * National Academy of Inventors names two Miami faculty members among 2026 class of Senior Members * Two Miami University faculty members on Thursday were named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Dave Hartup is an associate teaching professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing. Mohammad Mayyas is associate dean for strategic initiatives and chair   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. 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. 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * RURAL HOSPITALS AT STAKE: Warnock Brings Washington GOP Face to Face with Consequences of Health Care Cuts at SOTU Speech * After a year of chaos and corruption stemming from this administration, Senator Reverend Warnock focused on health care as 750,000 Georgians risk losing their coverage and rural hospitals are put on the brink of going broke Senator Warnock highlighted Evans Memorial H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Water Infrastructure in Columbus Through His Georgia Stormwater Management Act * Columbus, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering water infrastructure upgrades for Columbus. Last year, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his Georgia Stormwater Management Act, which created a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct water infrastructure projects across the Colum  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * SIERRA CLUB REACTS: Energy Department Loans Money For Georgia Power's Gas Fleet * ATLANTA - The Department of Energy announced it will give a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Company to build the largest, most expensive gas fleet in the nation. The loan will pay for Southern Company's subsidiary, Georgia Power, plans to build a massive amount of new gas-burning infrastructure, including ne  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Three illegal aliens face federal charges for operating a Brookhaven methamphetamine laboratory Three illegal aliens from Mexico, Sergio Cortes-Nieto, Christian Martinez Larumbe Dominguez, and Jose Angel Cortes Raquel, appeared in federal court today and yesterday on charges related to their alleged operation of an Atlanta-area methampheta  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary by NFL Daily host Gregg Rosenthal: * * * Top 101 NFL free agents of 2026: Who are the best players available? The consensus says this is a poor free-agent class. The consensus is wrong. While this year's list of the top 101 free agents doesn't boast great star power at the top, it's incredibly deep. In the 13 years I've been performing this exercise -- in partnership with my great friend Chris Wesseling thr  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * United Voices Gospel Choir Receives Generous Matching Donation Pledge for Scholarships * The University of West Georgia's United Voices Gospel Choir (UVGC) has been a prominent student organization since its founding in 1974, and an anonymous donor is supporting that prominence by pledging to match every gift made to the endowed scholarship fund, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000 through Nov. 1, 20  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Foundation Supports Attendance of FFA Students and Ag Teachers at IPPE 2026 The top 11 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) were invited to attend the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This opportunity was made possible throug  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

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Trees cover rock, eventually Virginia Tech scientists study how vegetation helps create soil on bare rock outcrops. By Lon Wagner In the forests of the southeastern United States, dense tree cover dominates most landscapes. That's why the Appalachian Trail is sometimes nicknamed "The Green Tunnel." But avid hikers know that often in the Southeast, they'll emerge from the green tunnel. "When you walk   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Questions Fulton County Commissioner Over Trump-Directed FBI Seizure of 2020 Ballots * As President Trump attempts to rig the rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory in a Wednesday spotlight hearing on election integrity The hearing follows a January FBI raid on a Fulton County election office, spurred by base  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge on Stopping Trump's Attempts to "Take Over" Federal Elections * "It is not a voter ID bill; it is very much a voter suppression bill. It is very much a voter purge bill, and has so much more in that piece of legislation that should concern people." WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Admin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Questions Panelists on Fighting Back Against Trump's Attempts to "Take Over" Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, questioned elected officials and leading election experts during a Rules Committee Democrats spotlight forum he convened  more