SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * 'Walt Whitman's American Dream' to Be Read at Seton Hall * Walt Whitman's American Dream, a new play by Sarah Vander Schaaff, will enjoy a staged reading at Seton Hall, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at the University Theatre on campus in the Bishop Doughty University Center. Running time is 90 minutes. Doors open at 6 p.m. The reading is free and open to the public first come first serve. As we m  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Wisconsin Counties Association issued the following news: * * * 10th Edition of Wisconsin County Official's Handbook Released The Wisconsin Counties Association has released the Wisconsin County Official's Handbook, 10th Edition. With the support of UW-Madison's Division of Extension and Attolles Law, s.c., it is the most comprehensive document on county operations. The handbook is comprised of a collection of information covering topics that count  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter (PDF) to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe created unauthorized and deceptive donation pages without the consent of charities. In the letter, the coalition shares its grave concerns abou  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows Key Takeaways * Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release: * * * American Family Insurance reports strong financial results for 2025 Improved profitability is driven by lower catastrophe losses and disciplined, customer-focused strategies amid slowing industry growth. * American Family Insurance reported strong financial results for 2025, marked by improved profitability, higher member equity and asset growth, and continued expense discipline. Results were s  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe following reports that the platform plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide wi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more

ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns * March 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe raising grave concerns about the company's creation of more than 1.4 million donation web pages f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe after reports the company plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without those charities' prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, Raoul an  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the $1.05 billion grant for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project so construction on the project can  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 3 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Butler, Carrion chosen as fall 2025 Values in Action Award recipients * The Values in Action Awards recognize leaders on the William & Mary campus who embody the university's values of belonging, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service. These awards, established by two anonymous donors with private funds, are awarded in the fall and spring semesters, with individuals receiving $2,500. Selec  more

MENLO PARK, California, March 3 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Creating the perfect X-ray pulse By Emily Ayshford  Key takeaways:  * SLAC researchers are developing an X-ray laser oscillator (XLO) - an offshoot of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) that is designed to emit perfectly coherent X-ray pulses. * The tool will help researchers explore the structure and interaction of matter at the atomic and molecular levels and provide  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

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF: Christian nationalist "End Times" ideology is driving U.S. policy toward Iran The Freedom From Religion Foundation warns that Christian nationalist "End Times" theology is embedded in the worldview of key officials making decisions about the U.S. attack on Iran. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation alleges receiving multiple complaints from service memb  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * First FDA-approved device to improve arm and hand function * BISMARCK, N.D. -A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper-limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA-approved Vivistim. Vivistim is the  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums-Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove, New York, plans to repatriate Native American human remains to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action was announced in a notice published by the National Park Service as part of its administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. According to the notice, the museum has completed  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 3 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * How UW-Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin's AI future By Sarah Skwirut Artificial intelligence has transformed from science fiction to a part of daily life. It is aiding in online searches, summarizing email inboxes, writing code, guiding robots in factories, assisting with diagnoses in hospitals and shaping conversations in nearly every boardroom. The technology arrived qui  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Jac McTaggart honored as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO * HILLSBORO, N.D. - For the third consecutive year, Becker's Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its " 103 Critical Access Hospital CEO's to Know. " The CEOs recognized on this list are steadfast in their comm  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Smith, Baldwin Press Department of Transportation to Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the $1.05 billion grant for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project so construction on the  more

ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 48-Unit Milwaukee Apartment Property for $4.88M MILWAUKEE - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Edgewater Apartments, a 48-unit multifamily property located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The property sol  more

ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 91-Unit Multifamily Property in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Ashmun Creek Apartments, a 91-unit multifamily property in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Mark This! Episode 42: Nourishing Students Aramark Student Nutrition leaders Brisbane Vaillancourt and Beth Ann Engelland discuss how their teams support K-12 students by delivering nutritious, regulation ready meals and engaging nutrition education. They highlight the company's integrated network of dietitians, chefs, an  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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers free suicide prevention training * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - A series of free community suicide prevention trainings will be offered across Wisconsin with special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Milwaukee Public Museum, Wisconsin, intends to repatriate a funerary object removed from a historic Native American village and burial site in New York, according to a notice issued through the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The object is a lead animal figure taken from what was described as "an old Indian village" at Indian Hill in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, known as Nanichiestawack. The sit  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * National Center for Science Education endorses FFRF Action Fund's model legislation FFRF Action Fund is delighted to announce that the National Center for Science Education has endorsed its model legislation to keep religious pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sky Hopinka: Kicking the Clouds National Gallery of Art, Washington, April 11-December 6, 2026 Contemporary artist Sky Hopinka (enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and a descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians of Southern California) creates work that encompasses moving images, sound, poetry, written text, and photography. The focused exhibition Sky Hopinka:  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Michael D. Wallace, a retired professor and longtime advocate in the field of social work associated with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposed rule that would exclude social work from the definition of professional degrees in federal student aid policy. In the public comment letter, Wallace from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stated that the proposal could limit access to federal student l  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, plans to repatriate the human remains of at least one Native American individual after completing an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that Rutgers determined the remains represent an individual of Native American ancestry and that a cultural affiliation has been identified based on geographical loca  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Wisconsin and Partners Applaud Public Service Commission Requiring Transparency in Alliant Beaver Dam Data Center Contract * MADISON, Wis. \- The Public Service Commission (PSC) is considering an Individual Contract Rate Agreement ( Docket 6680-TE-115 ) in which Alliant Energy is attempting to gain approval of a contract with a data center developer building a large facility in  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Statement on Operation Epic Fury * | February 28, 2026 Contact : Grace Kim (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who served 26 years with multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or destabilized through its te  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement on March. 3, 2026: * * * VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time The following is a message from VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore * Today, Ranking Member Blumenthal asked for unanimous consent for passage of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This is the first time the motion was made sinc  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Calls for Immediate End to Trump's Illegal War with Iran on Senate Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate Floor to condemn President Donald Trump's illegal war with Iran that is putting American lives and taxpayer dollars on the line without sign off from Congress. Senator Baldwin's remarks come as the Senate is set to vote on a War Powers R  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, intends to repatriate a presentation pipe described as both a sacred object and an object of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the society determined the pipe meets the definition of a ceremonial object needed for present-day religious practice and holds ongoing historical and cultural importance to affiliate  more