LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Feb. 27 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Anton Angeletti, Ella Benson, Kala Mueller, Donald Becker, Paul Black and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crops Judging Team. Honors Senior computer science and mathematics major Anton Angeletti and his team won two major awards at TreeHacks, the l  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden-era Department of Energy policy * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief challenging a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that imposes costly efficiency standards for consumer furnaces and commercial water heaters. "Under the guise of 'expertise,' the Biden adminis  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Hanaway, Coalition of States Secure Agreement from Vanguard to Protect Energy Markets from ESG Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a coalition of 13 states, in a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. ("Vanguard"), have resolved part of their lawsuit against asset managers Black  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * Thursday, February 26, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 North Carolina's drivers to receive up to $2 million RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general, along with the   more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Before the pomp and circumstance, graduation fairs guide Cameron students * Time waits for no one, and that's even true of college students - especially those who are nearing their goal of earning a degree. Cameron University will present diplomas to the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 8. A hooding ceremony is slated for 3 p.m. in Aggie Gym for those who have earned their master's degrees, followed by a g  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Building on President Trump's Vision, FY26 Funding Strengthens America ICYMI: This week, President Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address, sharing the positive impact renewed leadership in the White House has had on our nation. Our Commander in Chief presented his vision for a strong America - a nation that has not yet reach  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment * Tampa. Florida - Mario Mercier Hernandez (61, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for the interstate transportation of stolen property. Mercier ple  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final rule for no-migration variances regarding hazardous waste storage at the Clean Harbors Lone Mountain facility in Waynoka, Oklahoma. This decision allows the facility to utilize up to 100 temporary disposal units, known as "put piles," within its existing landfill. The approval covers nine specific waste categories: * Acids with metals * Bases with metals * Cyanide/sulfide * Cyanide/sulfide with metals * Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Announces Members of the 2026-2027 Advisory Committee and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee * The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced the membership of its 2026-2027 Advisory and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committees yesterday in an open meeting. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the membership of both mandated committees. Bob Diamond, CEO and Fo  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Slightly in February The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the February Manufacturing Survey today (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/manufacturing-survey/tenth-district  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Increased Further in February The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the February Services Survey today (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/services-survey/tenth-district-services-activity-i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the Geocarpon minimum, a small winter annual plant, from the federal list of endangered and threatened plants. A comprehensive review indicates that threats to the species have been reduced or eliminated and it no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Originally listed as threatened on June 16, 1987, the plant w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Stands Firm on Immigration Enforcement, Election Security * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 27, 2026) - In a letter responding to the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus today, Governor Kevin Stitt outlined his conservative record and views on immigration and election security: To the Members of the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, I write to you as a fellow conservative, a fellow Oklahoman, and as yo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 --The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-496) on the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time off for employees in the private sector. Committee Action 113TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing On April 11, 2013, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-501) on the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act (H.R. 390). The report was advanced by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, on Feb. 20, 2026. The House passed the bill on Feb. 23, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 390 seeks to leverage technologies of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to improve wildfire response. The bill directs NA  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Native Voices in Focus at the College of Education's Humphreys Lecture Series * The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education welcomed award-winning author Carole Lindstrom to the University of Oklahoma for the latest installment of the Cathey Simmons Humphreys Distinguished Lecture Series, drawing an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty, educators, and community members. Lindstrom's talk, Native Repr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Army National Guard Deploys for Fire Suppression Mission * At the request of the Oklahoma Emergency Management Department and with the authorization of Gov. Kevin Stitt, members of the state's Army National Guard are responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma using UH-60 Black Hawks and ground hand crews. "The Oklahoma National Guard stands ready and equipped with both aerial and ground capacitie  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants * Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University's "Chilly Cowboy," took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center's outdoor pool, bringing the community tog  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026 In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on ac  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Rare Disease Day has special meaning for OMRF scientist * Rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people worldwide - so many that the last day of February is set aside each year to recognize them. For Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., this year's Rare Disease Day carries more significance than usual. It comes the same week that The American J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Scholarships available for students of DLA employees * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military DLA employee. The scholarship application window opened Feb. 23 and will close April 6 at 11:59 p.m. Award announcements will take place in June. A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Releases First Trove of Emails, Texts, and Calendars from Trump's Department of the Interior * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Sierra Club released the first batch of communications and calendars received from the Department of the Interior in the wake of the organization's lawsuit following the agency's failure to respond to public records requests for the documents. The Sierra Cl  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Six OSUIT instructors who are shaping the future of Career and Technical Education * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is fortunate to have a wealth of excellent instructors who give students invaluable education for their future c  more

PARIS, France, Feb. 28 -- TotalEnergies, a multinational integrated oil and gas company, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * United States: TotalEnergies Signs Agreement to Export 2 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years from the Alaska LNG Project TotalEnergies has signed today a preliminary agreement (Letter of Intent) with Glenfarne, the lead developer of the Alaska LNG project, for the long-term offtake of 2 million tons per year (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over 20 years  more