PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 3 -- 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

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments * * More than 35 hours of live games and studio programming from Greater Atlanta and Charlotte * First & second rounds of women's tournament and first round of men's tournament air exclusively on ACCN * Nothing But Net selection specials Sunday, March 15 ACC Networ  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Warns House Advancement of the Guilt by Designation Bill Threatens Constitutional Safeguards Proposal would grant executive officials sweeping authority to brand organizations they wish to censor as "domestic terrorists," impose criminal penalties, and restrict campus speech with limited transparency * The Florida House today advanced HB 1471, a   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Afterschool Alliance Names 16 Afterschool Ambassadors for 2026 Each Will Work Locally and Statewide to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families * The Afterschool Alliance has selected 16 extraordinary leaders from around the country to serve as 2026 Afterschool Ambassadors. They are continuing to work with local afterschool programs while  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Newer groundwater associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease Highlights * A new study has found people whose drinking water came from newer groundwater had a higher risk of Parkinson's disease than those whose water came from older groundwater. * The study does not prove that newer groundwater causes Parkinson's; it only shows an association. * Old  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-for-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits Coalition files amicus brief in Monsanto v. Durnell, warning that state court ruling defies federal law, threatens national regulatory consistency * The American Tort Reform Association, joined by leading scientific organizations and a coalition of civil justice reform ad  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Broadcasters From Across the Country Gather in Nation's Capital for NAB State Leadership Conference * Advocates Highlight Ownership Reform, AM Radio and the Future of Local Broadcasting WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, broadcasters from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) annual State Leadership Conference (SLC)  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Caribbean trafficking: Leader of criminal organization sentenced to nearly 5 years for firearms smuggling conspiracy * TAMPA, Fla. -A joint Homeland Security Investigations Tampa investigation led to a nearly five-year prison sentence for the leader of a transnational criminal organization for conspiracy to smuggle firearms from the United States to Tri  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Day at the State House focuses on how the University transforms lives throughout South Carolina and beyond * Clemson University trustees, executive leaders, students, faculty, staff and stakeholders came together on Tuesday, March 3 in Columbia -the capital city of South Carolina -in celebration of "Clemson Day" as designated by the South Carolina Senate. Following welcome remarks from Senate Pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Florida petroleum tank services contractor after worker succumbs to injuries from exposure to toxic chemicals * LAKE WORTH, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Land O' Lakes-based petroleum tank services contractor for exposing workers to chemical and respiratory hazards after an employee was fatally exposed to benzene and toluene when they entered a fuel storag  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVI Surpasses $100 Million for Sylvester, Uniting Community in Fight Against Cancer * Community-powered event marks a historic fundraising milestone for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, fueling breakthrough research, patient care and hope for cancer survivors. The Dolphins Cancer Challenge surpassed a historic milestone Feb. 28. During this year's ev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida highlights record-low outage time for customers in 2025 In 2025, Duke Energy Florida achieved the lowest average outage duration per customer in more than two decades. At approximately 64 minutes, this record metric - which excludes outage time caused by significant events like named storms - can be attributed, largely, to year-round grid hardening efforts across the state. "Grid h  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- 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

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 4 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU, Palm Beach County Form Partnership to Strengthen Local Workforce By Jonathan Fraysure Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach County have entered into a collaborative partnership designed to align academic excellence with the workforce needs of the public sector. Through a newly established Memorandum of Understanding, this partnership  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 4 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Conservation team rescues endangered antelopes stranded on grounded plane By JoAnn Adkins When an international flight carrying eight critically endangered mountain bongo antelopes encountered an unexpected delay, a dedicated conservation team turned a moment of uncertainty into a successful rescue during an early February morning. Bound for K  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 4 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, Protecting Freedom, Family, and Farmers Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, SB 290, that will protect freedom, family, and farmers. The 202  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Florida Banked on $1.4 Billion in Federal Funds for Everglades Detention Center * MIAMI-New records show that Florida initially applied for nearly $1.5 billion in federal funding to keep the massive immigrant detention center in the heart of the Everglades afloat. The records, which had been withheld by the state, were obtained after Friends of the Everglades filed a public  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases recognizes Rare Disease Day, celebrates progress toward treatments * As the Florida State University College of Medicine and Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases recognized Rare Disease Day last week, reminders of the urgency of their mission were all around the College of Medicine rotunda -the patients and families whose lives can be changed thank  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Stacey VanDyke, program director of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program at Florida State University, Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concern that nurse anesthesia doctoral degrees are excluded from the definition of a professional degree. The letter highlights the importance of CRNAs as highly trained professionals integral to various healthcare settings, particularly in rural and underserved commun  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Franklin Sponsors US Open Pickleball Championships * STOUGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS (March 2, 2026) - Franklin Sports announced its role as the Official Title Sponsor of the US Open Pickleball Championships, which the company called a landmark partnership and a defining moment in its continued growth on the global pickleball stage. Through this multi-year agreement,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Museum of Fine Arts hosts collaborative painting event with Seminole artist Wilson Bowers * The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts ( MoFA) and the Native American and Indigenous Studies Center (NAIS) partnered to welcome Seminole artist Wilson Bowers to the museum for a collaborative painting event. Students, faculty, staff and community members came together on Feb. 27 to complete a co  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU professor leads AI and entrepreneurship program in Thailand sponsored by US Department of State * Florida State University is shaping the future of teaching, learning and living with artificial intelligence (AI) through international initiatives, including a recent program in Thailand where an FSU faculty member explored how AI is transforming entrepreneurship, education and small business developm  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $13 Million for Infrastructure Development Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund * ~ The funding will support infrastructure development that answers aerospace and aviation, and maritime industry needs while promoting workforce expansion ~ PANAMA CITY, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $13 million to the Panama City - Bay Count  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: Jonathan Ramsey, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Ramsey has served as a County Court Judge for Alachua County since being appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2024. Previously, he worked as an associate at   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of sixteen bills at 10 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 41 (Rep. Begich), "Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act" * H.R. 301 (Rep. Maloy), "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act" * H.R. 398 (Rep. Ocasio-Cortez), "Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025" * H.R. 1077 (  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, March 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Two Orlando-Apopka Hotels on Behalf of Capital One Hotel Group HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 81-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando-Apopka, located at 321 South Lake Cortez Drive, Apopka, Florida 32703, and the 77-key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka, located at 351 South  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Fallen Heroes * FORT BRAGG, N.C. - The Department of War announced the death of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers died March 1st, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investiga  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The University of Florida Institute for Child Health Policy, Gainesville, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed updates to external quality review protocols for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program managed care. The organization urged CMS to refine reporting and validation requirements to enhance oversight while avoiding unnecessary administrative burden.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into the importation and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The investigation centers on allegations that various respondents have engaged in unfair methods of competition. The complaint was filed by RAI Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Marketing Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The complainants allege violations of the  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Marketing Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Medicare and Medicaid in the Provision of HIV Prophylactic Medications * Jacksonville, Florida - Jonathan Simeon Gholston (35, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to conspiring to receive kickbacks in return for the referral of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries for the provision of HIV  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 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  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 15 parties and the withdrawal of three 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 pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of one party and the withdrawal of another 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 in  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 3, 2026 Kennesaw State University's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. The team, composed of students in the College of Architectur  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 4 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Hannah Anderson earns NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Hannah Anderson, a doctoral candidate at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (F31) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * McDowell guided Miami research to funding records, safety improvements * During Susan McDowell's time as vice president for the Office of Research and Innovation, Miami University modernized lab and studio safety, strengthened scholarship, and set new records for external funding. Continuing McDowell's positive contributions is one goal Rick Page has in mind when he assumes the role of interim vice president on July  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 4 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Media School launches new projection mapping course with trip to Digital Graffiti art festival Abby Whited Eight Indiana University students will have the chance to see buildings turned into canvases this summer. The Media School's new course, Digital Graffiti: Projection Mapping Experience, will take students to Alys Beach, Florida, to attend the Digital Graffiti festival May 13-17 before conti  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 3 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Navigating Healthcare Transformation at the Speed of Change The pace of change in healthcare is accelerating. From new care-delivery models to digital-first expectations and workforce pressures, pediatric organizations are navigating complex transformation on every front. At NRC Health's 2026 Pediatric Collaborative, March 25-26 in Orlando, Florida, pediatric healthc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: February 2026 * Husker research on privacy stewardship, politics-related anxiety and true crime was highlighted in national news stories in February. The stories were among 25-plus featuring University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * Research co-authored by Natalie Chisam, assistant professor of marketing, suggests   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed rule aimed at reforming student loan provisions through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The organization fears the proposed categorization of post-baccalaureate health care degrees as "graduate" degrees could further exacerbate ongoing shortages in pediatric health care staff. The organization highlights that the proposed student l  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NHL on ESPN scores out of Olympic break * The 2025-26 NHL season on ESPN and ABC is strong out of the Olympic Winter Games break. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers-New York Rangers matchup on ESPN delivered 615K viewers (peak: 699K), +51% vs, last season's NHL on ESPN average. Saturday's ABC doubleheader featured the Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers, which ave  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Notary Pleads Guilty to Filing False Document in Orlando Immigration Court * Tampa, Florida - Carlos Enrique Diaz Roque (29, Brooksville) has pleaded guilty to obstruction of official proceeding. Diaz Roque faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to the plea agreement, Diaz Roq  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 4 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Study Confirms Safety of Antibiotic Treatment for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease A groundbreaking antibiotic treatment used in many parts of the Caribbean and on Florida's Coral Reef to combat stony coral tissue loss disease does not exhibit negative side effects, scientists at Nova Southeastern University, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Florida and the U.S. Ge  more

NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgeons Present Latest Clinical Findings & Research at AAOS 2026 * N YU Langone Health orthopedic experts are presenting their latest clinical findings and research discoveries at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), held March 2 to 6 in New Orleans. Among   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Hannah Beck, a clinical mental health counseling program student at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposed rule that would exclude counseling programs from professional degree status. The institution's letter illustrates the plight of numerous aspiring counselors who are already facing substantial financial burdens as they pursue their degrees. One student, who is also a stay-at-ho  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 3 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Announces New High-Performance, Low-Mass Solar Array, Building upon the Success of its Roll-Out Solar Array Product Line * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 3, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced a ne  more

SAINT LEO, Florida, March 4 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Partners with IBM to Embed Digital Fluency Across All Majors Initiative launches fall 2026 as part of university's strategic effort to align classroom learning with workforce needs * Saint Leo University is partnering with IBM to integrate digital fluency and AI-driven competencies into every major, giving students a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving workforce. The comprehensive in  more

NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * Savills Hires Tom Viscount as Executive Managing Director, Industrial Services in Florida * New York, NY - (February 17, 2026) - Savills announces that it has hired Tom Viscount as Executive Managing Director, further strengthening the firm's industrial platform and long-term growth strategy across Florida. Viscount will lead and expand the firm's industrial services c  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by William Kirk, inspector general of the Small Business Administration, from a Feb. 25, 2026, hearing entitled "From Fraud to Recovery: Restoring Integrity in Small Business Programs": * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. It is an honor to represent the Office of Inspector Gen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted widespread fraud in Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID relief programs and called on Congress to pass her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act before the statute of limitations for  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran For the second time, Republicans blocked a simple vote on critical veterans' priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans * Senate Republicans today blocked two attempts from Senate Veteran  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Congress to End War with Iran, Demands White House Take DHS Reforms Seriously Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called for an end to Trump's war of choice with Iran and reiterated her calls for accountability and reform for ICE and Border Patrol at S  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 3 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Splash into a Fun-Filled Spring at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with Lazy River, Water Slides, Adult-Only Pool, Kids Club * Usher in a family spring break like no other with a getaway to sun-filled poolside bliss at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, named the #1 Best Hotel and Best Resort in Walt Disney World by U.S. News & World Report, sure to cr  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Stan Jurga Sr. Passes Away * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS and SHIRLEY, MASSACHUSETTS (March 2, 2026) - Stan Jurga Sr.'s influence on the sporting goods industry is on display to millions of people during the baseball season. Fans who are watching games from the major league level on down are likely to see a catcher wearing All-Sta  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * The Big Event Tallahassee engages 1,100 college students in community service around city * More than 1,100 college students volunteered around Tallahassee on Saturday, Feb. 21 to give back to the community that supports them throughout their time in school. The Big Event Tallahassee brings together students from Florida State, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College. Guided by the motto  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and Office of the Secretary Build America Bureau are issuing final guidance to assist the public in understanding requirements for evaluating public-private partnerships (P3s) in infrastructure delivery. This guidance informs project sponsors on how to implement evaluation requirements when seeking Federal credit assistance through programs like the Transportation Infrastructure Finance  more

TROY, Alabama, March 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy mock trial team travels to New Orleans for regional tournament * Troy University's Mock Trial Team recently traveled to New Orleans to participate in a regional competition organized by the American Mock Trial Association. 20 Members of Troy University's Mock Trial Team had the opportunity to participate in a regional competition held by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) from Friday, February 27 to Sun  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Med Students Share Pediatric Research Globally * Three UCF medical students, who researched better ways to help children with cleft palates and other skull deformities, recently presented their findings to international scientific experts. They credit the College of Medicine 's required research module and their mentor, an Orlando pediatric plastic surgeon, with inspiring them to seek new kn  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's New $4M Electron Microscope Expands Research Access Across Campus, Industry * Today, UCF unveils a $4 million high-resolution transmission electron microscope, significantly expanding advanced materials research capabilities across the university and opening new opportunities for collaboration with industry partners throughout Florida. The Thermo Fisher Talos F200X analytical transmission   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 4 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF and DCPS offer professional learning for elementary teachers working with students with disabilities The University of North Florida Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) are offering a specialized teacher training program, Project IDEAS. The primary goal of the project is to improve the academic and behavioral outcomes of students with di  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Carvis C. Durr, adjunct professor and social and data decision scientist at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education raising concerns about proposed amendments to federal student loan programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The public comment letter highlights that the proposed elimination and restrictions of the Graduate PLUS Loan Program could impede access to advanced degrees, particularly   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Michelle Canale, assistant dean and program director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesiology Program at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify nurse anesthesia doctoral degrees as professional degrees. In the letter, USF highlights the rigorous training that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) must undertake to practice safely and independent  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations affecting federal student loan programs for professional degree programs. The letter highlights concerns over the definition and classification of professional programs influenced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. USAHS argues that the proposed rule, which aims to refine the criteria for identifying professional degrees, deviates f  more

NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification * Across the state of Kansas, transgender people are receiving letters informing them that their driver's licenses are invalid following the passage of a law that invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses that do not reflect the bearer's sex assigned at birth. The law also prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms and facilit  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF's 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay's economy and workforce By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing When an aeronautical firm toured the University of South Florida while considering expanding to Tampa Bay, the lead engineer was impressed by a hallway photo of a high-tech sailboat. Beatriz Bare, then with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, said a dean opened a nearby office   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Republicans today blocked two attempts from Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal's (D-CT) to advance the Major Richard Star Act -stalled bipartisan legislation to deliver more than 50,000 combat-injured veterans their full  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research US partnership coincides with Montana State University professor joining UOW as Scholar in Residence * A University of Wollongong cybersecurity leader will take his expertise to the United States under a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award in 2026, as UOW simultaneously prepares to host a leading American polic  more