FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * $3 million NIH grant funds national study of Medicare Advantage's benefit expansion into social supports * Today, more than half of older Americans receive their Medicare coverage through private Medicare Advantage plans. In 2020, that program made a sweeping policy shift, allowing those plans to offer supplemental benefits beyond traditional medical care, including groceries, meal deliveries, utilities, t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Procedures that Increase Transparency to Environmental Justice Communities * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to remove provisions from its Freedom of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES SECOND COURT ORDER BLOCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEMANDS FOR SNAP APPLICANTS', RECIPIENTS' PERSONAL DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive inf  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Battles over transportation and taxes spill into education arena * OSBA focuses on legislation that affects schools, but sometimes unrelated debates in the next hearing room or on the chamber floors ripple through our work. With just a little over a week left in the short legislative session, lawmakers have been holding multiple daily floor sessions. Two main budgetary topic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. 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.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Bynum, Lee Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers * WASHINGTON, DC [2/27/26] - Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced legislation to reestablish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers. The Trump administration abruptly shuttered the Office for  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 27 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Channeling Chronic Pain Into Art * When Sienna Morell-Grant BA '26 thinks back on her fall 2025 internship with the Chronic Pain Project (CPP), she remembers one piece of art in particular. In " The Battle Within," a mixed-media piece, red yarn spills out of a simple white background. The canvas appears almost punctured, and the fibers almost bloodied. The artist, Nez S., describes her battle with arthritis  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. 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan IRS Administration Reform Package * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today introduced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act to make an array of commonsense fixes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure and administration. The bill combines legislative proposals recommended by the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following written testimony by Seamus Bruner, vice president of the Government Accountability Institute, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee -- thank you for the opportunity to testify today  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing opposition to proposed rulemaking that would exclude Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) from the definition of "professional degree." According to HANP, the ND degree satisfies all three requirements of the legal test stipulated in existing statutes, which define a professional degree based on educational rigor, clinical training, and licensu  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Feb. 27 -- Lane Community College issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Lane Community College and Faculty Association Reach Tentative Agreement After fifteen bargaining sessions, and three mediation sessions LCC and LCCEA teams reach a four-year contract agreement that recognizes faculty contributions and supports long-term institutional stability * Lane Community College (LCC) and the Lane Community College Education Association (LCCEA) are pleased to jointly a  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Legislature considers using education funding for community health care needs * Protecting public education funding, this session and into the future, is at the top of OSBA's priorities. Sometimes a bill comes along that tries to pull away school funding for an equally worthy issue, but we always think that is a false choice. While taxes and transportation are holding the p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Behavioral Health Talent Council Final Report - A report from Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon - February 2026 (128 pages) * * * Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued a report outlining a sweeping strategy to address persistent workforce shortages in Oregon's behavioral health system, highlighting a crisis exacerbated by chronic staff turnover and growing public demand for services. The council, convened by Oregon leadership and drawing on statewide data and frontline inp  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * 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) (lin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 28 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Mohamed Abouelkhair, Veterinary Medicine, received $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation to support the study, "Mechanistic and therapeutic exploration of ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy, Merkley Introduce Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act * Washington, D.C. - Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the bipartisan Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to provide Air Traffic Controllers more tools and training to keep American airspace safe. "America is the birthplace of aviation, and our hardworking air traffic c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 23 -- Thomas Built Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news: * * * Thomas Built Buses' 'If You Pass' school bus safety campaign sparks community support and conversation Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has selected Bryan County Schools in Georgia as the recipient of proceeds from its recent 'If You Pass' school bus safety awareness   more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 28 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Welcomes Largest Incoming Master's Level Spring Class By Stacey Ortman The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary welcomed a wealth of experience and knowledge among its incoming master's level students this semester. Fifteen students from nine states began their journey towards a master of divinity, master of arts in ministry, master of arts in reforme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Merkley Press Lutnick for Answers on Epstein Ties * Letter follows Lutnick admission to Senator Van Hollen in Appropriations hearing that he lied about the extent and nature of his relationship with Epstein Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Senator Je  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * When the Legislature has multiple choices, it shouldn't choose to hurt public education * Protecting public education funding, this session and into the future, is at the top of OSBA's priorities. Sometimes a bill comes along that tries to pull away school funding for an equally worthy issue, but we always think that is a false choice. While taxes and transportation are hold  more