PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent. The 2026   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Advocate Groups Celebrate Victory on Behalf of People Experiencing Homelessness * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear the state of Alabama's appeal in Singleton v. Taylor, a lawsuit challenging Alabama's laws criminalizing soliciting charity. The court's decision follows a Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) victory in the U.S. Court of Appeal  more

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Alabama's Eric Hill Testifies During 'From the Source' Hearing On February 24, Eric Hill, Russellville Water & Sewer Board General Manager and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) Board Member from Alabama, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on the Environment. The hearing was entitled: From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Emma Coyne: * * * No Tax on Overtime Testimonials Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans: "We have 5 children. And me and my husband work a lot of over time to take care of our family. It has been a large amount of money in our household to help take care of our family." Selen  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins two multistate coalitions to preserve access to critical crime-fighting tool * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined two multi-state coalitions in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers - a critical law enforcement tool that has helped solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. "Law enforcemen  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 2 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway, Nebraska, Iowa File Brief To Support Uniform Labeling Requirements For Herbicides Used In Farming * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a 15-state coalition that filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to support uniform labeling requirements for herbicides used in farming. This action supp  more

TROY, Alabama, March 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Cole wins Troy University Intramural Speech Tournament * Neela Cole, a junior multimedia journalism major from Huntsville, Alabama, is the winner of this year's Troy University Intramural Speech Tournament and a $500 scholarship. Organized by the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, the tournament was held on Wednesday in the Library's media room. Participants had three to five minutes to give an informative  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Jodi Price, new UAH College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences dean, revels in students' successes Ann Marie Martin Dr. Jodi Price loves to celebrate good news with her students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. Since joining the Department of Psychology in 2008, she's enjoyed congratulating countless students on new jobs, academic adv  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * Drew Maloney Discusses Affordability, Grid Reliability, and Tech Partnerships on POLITICO Energy Podcast * WASHINGTON (March 02, 2026) -Today, the POLITICO Energy podcast published an interview featuring EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney in conversation with reporter Zack Colman. Maloney and Colman discussed electricity prices, the need to fix PJM's generation shortfall, grid r  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission * The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her -a tribute usually  more

FROSTBURG, Maryland, March 3 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Frostburg State Engineering Team Finishes Top 8 at National Lockheed Martin Ethics Competition A duo of engineering students from Frostburg State University earned a Top 8 finish among 72 teams at the Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition held last week in Bethesda, Md. Saylor Miller and Bryce Snyder competed against nationally recognized Division I institutions including the Universi  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by H2 Technology Group LLC, a small business based in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm challenged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to award a major information technology task order to ThunderYard Liberty JV LLC, a small business located in Westlake, Ohio. The dispute centered on a request for quotations issued by the Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology. The contract sought  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 2 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Appoints Ronald "Rex" Vaughn II as Chairman of the Madison County Commission * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of Ronald "Rex" Vaughn II as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. The governor informed Vaughn of her selection today. "A native of Madison County and longtime owner and operator of Vaughn Farms, Rex Vaughn is well known througho  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following opening statement from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * Today's hearing will examine the many issues and challenges of our country's paid family leave landscape. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) determines when an employee is entitle  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends Judge Hal Mooty's Investiture Ceremony * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently attended and delivered remarks at the Investiture Ceremony of Harold D. Mooty III as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Senator Britt led the presentation and reading of the commission during the ceremony. The Honorable Madeline H. Haika  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, March 3 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news: * * * Victory Center's Veteran Care Package Initiative To Reach More Than 100 Area Veterans By Brett Buckner More than 100 veterans in nursing and assisted living facilities across a 15-county region will soon receive a reminder that their service -- and their sacrifice -- have not been forgotten. The team at Jacksonville State University's Victory Center (VC) wants to ensure that the sacrifices made  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Halon Alternatives Research Corp. Inc., Arlington, Virginia, disclosing updates to its membership with both the addition and withdrawal of several parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The Antitrust Division received notifications from the Defense Industrial Based Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of numerous parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition and withdrawal of numerous parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions o  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the National Armaments Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 58 parties and the withdrawal of 10 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 54 parties and the withdrawal of nine entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invok  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received written notifications from the Open Source Imaging Consortium Inc. disclosing changes in its membership with the addition of two parties to the venture. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 89 parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Tillis Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators Asking Senate Leadership to Consider National Forest Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Senate leadership requesting the Senate's prompt consideration of a bipartisan package of National Forest bills that advanced unanimously out of the Senate Agriculture Committee on October 21, 2025. The b  more

TROY, Alabama, March 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Lunch & Learn centers on intentionally bridging the gap between the classroom and workforce readiness * Troy University's Career Services team hosted a Lunch & Lunch at the IDEA Bank on Feb. 25 that brought together faculty, industry partners and students for a conversation that centered on building high-quality internship experiences that benefit all involved. More than 50 participants attended the session, held in  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Julie Squire, vice president of policy and general counsel at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to testify  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri File Brief in Support of Effort to Stop California from Imposing Labeling Requirements on Critical Farming Inputs * LINCOLN -Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led a 15-State coalition that filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to support uniform labeling requirements for critical farming inputs, ensuring farmers have access t  more

TROY, Alabama, March 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * School of Music hosts 12th annual Guitar Festival * On Friday, February 20, Troy University's John M. Long School of Music hosted over 160 participants for the 12 th annual Guitar Festival. The festival featured guitar concerts, masterclasses, ensembles and competitions and had artists and adjudicators from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. Other participants traveled from Alabama, Florida, Texas, Georgi  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Robert Cekada, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives * Andrew B. Davis, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas * John Thomas Shepherd, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas * Anna St. John, to be Unit  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Studer Family Children's Hospital Hosts First Pediatric Critical Care Conference for Regional EMS and Transport Specialists * Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart hosted its first-ever Pediatric Critical Care Conference on February 24, welcoming EMS and transport specialists from across Northwest Florida and South Alabama for a free,  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Teammates in Life and Service Through Civil Air Patrol From cadets to global public service, two Civil Air Patrol leaders, Ned and Chris Lee, reflect on decades of mentorship, leadership, and shared values shaping careers and family * For Colonels Ned Lee and Christine "Chris" Lee, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was never just an after-school activity. It became the foundation for a lifet  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Angela Alsobrooks Push for Expanded Women's Heart Health Screenings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduced the Bipartisan Women's Heart Health Expansion Act to reauthorize and expand access to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 2 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Alum helps break 'stained-glass ceiling' for women in ministry at Black churches By Kim Lawton In January 2025, when the Rev. Boise Kimber '18 S.T.M. became president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., he listed greater inclusion of women in leadership roles(Link is external) as a top goal. The NBCUSA is one of the nation's oldest and largest predominantly African American denominations. Just ove  more