BURBANK, California, March 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Continues Multiplatform Success With Midseason Lineup * Season to date, ABC continues to dominate the competitive cross-platform landscape among broadcast series based in viewing over seven days on ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and digital platforms, with Tuesday dramas "High Potential," "Will Trent" and "The Rookie" ranking in the Top 5 in Total Viewers, while "Abbo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Access To Birth Control And Other Contraceptive Care * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by em  more

MERCED, California, March 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Amazon Funds Research into Making AI More Efficient * Two UC Merced computer science and engineering professors will delve deep into artificial intelligence in projects with Amazon. Dong Li and Xiaoyi Lu earned Amazon Research Awards, the technology giant announced recently. Amazon Research Awards provide unrestricted funds and Amazon Web Services Promotional Credits to academic researcher  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Analysis shows power outages cost US electricity customers billions * Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have provided the first comprehensive analysis of the specific costs of power outages to local customers across the nation. It found that the average yearly cost of major outages topped $67 billion over the past seven   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Withholding of Disaster Relief, Transportation Funding * Trump Administration targeting four Democratic-led states for their refusal to participate in federal immigration enforcement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday challenged the Trump Administration's threatened cuts to $900 million in transportation funding and withho  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Defend Contraceptive Access from Trump Administration Attacks * Multistate coalition pushes back on federal rules that allow employers to restrict access to birth control OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE CARE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief challenging the first Trump administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer health care pl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESPECT STATE AUTHORITY OVER PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNING AUTOMATED TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of attorneys general in urging the Trump administration to halt its plan to propose regulations for the highly automated transportation of hazardous  more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on SiriusXM's 'The Dean Obeidallah Show' * Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on SiriusXM's "The Dean Obeidallah Show." AUDIO: The Governor's interview is available in audio form here. Dean Obeidallah, SiriusXM: And welcome back to "The Dean Obeidallah Show." Joining us right now, in studio, the Governor of New York, Kathy Hoch  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Selects Student Research Achievement Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 35 winners of the annual Student Research Achievement Awards (SRAA) were recognized at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2025. These students were selected by judges from the Society's Subgroups for their outstanding presentations during the pos  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Braun Financial Literacy Program earns grand prize in national Zipcar competition * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed. The student-run Braun Financial Literacy Program at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business has earned national recognition, taking the grand prize in Zipcar's Students with Drive Competition. The natio  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following commentary on March 4, 2026, by Viktor Wang, professor of education, leadership and technology: * * * When artificial intelligence becomes a self-defense tool in civil court Viktor Wang, CSUSB professor of education, leadership and technology, shares his experience using artificial intelligence to help him with a civil court case in which he was involved. * When I was sued in a civ  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sierra Martinez, a critical care nurse in Ventura, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include post-baccalaureate nursing programs in the definition of professional degrees under proposed federal student aid regulations. The letter highlights that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) fill crucial roles in improving healthcare access for communities, both rural and urban. These professionals serve vital func  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation's State Parks unit issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Division of Boating and Waterways to Begin Annual Control Efforts for Aquatic Invasive Plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today its plans for this year's control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern tr  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Rafael Mendoza and Michael MacFhionghain * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a repor t on the death of Rafael Mendoza and Michael MacFhionghain from an officer-involved shooting in San Francisco, California on May 19, 2022. The in  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration supporting proposed changes to federal credit union advertising rules while urging continued efforts to maintain consumer awareness of federal share insurance protections. The proposed rule is part of the NCUA's broader Deregulation Project, intended to streamline regulations identified as outdated or overly burdensome. The amendments seek to elimin  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal to Support Bill to Rein in Trump's Military Powers * "The ongoing conflict in Iran was ordered with no credible justification and little regard for the men and women who are being asked to risk their lives. Trump's war has already claimed the lives of six servicemembers, and sadly, more will be put in harm's way," said Rep. Carbajal. "The American people do not want another forever war  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: The American people don't want this war. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representatives Gil Cisneros, Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan and Pat Ryan held a press conference to condemn the Trump Administration's military strikes in Iran and call for passage of House Democrats'   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families urging the withdrawal of proposed rule changes related to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The organization contends that the modifications would undermine protections crucial for families in high-cost states like California. CCALA argues that the proposed removal of the 7% cap on family co-payments would exacerbate financial  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing proposed information collection activities for the American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey administered by the Census Bureau. The coalition, joined by numerous civil rights, research and advocacy organizations, urged the department to adopt policy and research steps that would improve demographic data collection and ensure a  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Cost of Living, Jobs, Immigration Are the Top Reasons Driving Texas Hispanic Primary Voters to the Polls and Fueling Turnout Surge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -With all eyes on Texas as the road to the 2026 midterm elections heats up and Hispanic voter influence is felt, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released today findings from a flash poll conducted among  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on March 3, 2026, by President and CEO John C. Williams at the America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference 2026: * * * Two Sides of a Coin Introduction I'm so pleased to be with you today. My parents were California state employees and lifelong credit union members. They taught me the value of saving at an early age, and I too am proud to be a lifetime credit union member. In fact, my first c  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Garamendi, Randall, Begich & Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan FERRIES Act * WASHINGTON, DC -This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), alongside Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Congresswoman Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Nick Begich (R-AK-At-Large) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), introduced the bipartisan Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infras  more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Financial Advisor Convicted Of Scheme To Defraud Professional Basketball Players * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the conviction of DARRYL COHEN for defrauding three professional basketball players who were among his former financial advisory clients, following a five-week jury trial before U.S. District Judg  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong, Houchin, Obernolte Introduce the Dalilah Law to Improve Roadway Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) in introducing the Dalilah Law, legislation that would increase roadway safety by ensuring undocumented immigrants are not able to obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or operate   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest * Filmmakers discuss their film on stage at the Missouri Theater at the 2023 True/False Film Fest. Jj Measer adds his name to short list of Murray Center alumni to screen a film at the nation's premier documentary festival By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary Littlejohn Photo by Mizzou Visual Pr  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * GI Cancers to Double by 2050 * Gastrointestinal cancer cases are expected to double worldwide by 2050, according to a multi-institutional study co-led by Cedars-Sinai. The projections, based on 2022 data and published in the journal Cancer, conclude that the biggest increases will be in pancreatic cancer diagnoses and colorectal cancer death  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Major U.K. Supreme Court Win on International and English and Welsh Arbitration Law * Gibson Dunn has secured a victory for Border Timbers Ltd in the U.K. Supreme Court on an important point of international and English and Welsh law. The U.K. Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from Zimbabwe against Border Timbers after the country was alle  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Introduces Bill to Prevent Snap Benefit Theft * In First Six Months Of 2025 Alone, New Yorkers Had $14 Million (link is external) \+ In SNAP Benefits Stolen Bipartisan Bill Would Enhance Cybersecurity For SNAPcards To Protect Critical Food Assistance For Millions Of Families Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) stood with local leaders at the Chinese-Ameri  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles March 3, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This launch, designated G  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Votes No on Pearce, Commits to Holding BLM Nominee Accountable to Pledges on National Monument and Public Lands * WASHINGTON - During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending nominations and legislation, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, voted no on advancing former Congressman Steve Pearce's  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 3, 2026, by associate Michael Shimada and partners Andrea Frey and Alicia Macklin: * * * California Releases "104 NP" Application: Nurse Practitioner Independent Practice and What Comes Next California has released the much-anticipated "104 NP" certification application, marking a major step in implementing independent practice for nurse practitioners (NPs). For health care orga  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on March 3, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, R-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On January 29, 2026, the Committee announced that the adjudicatory subcommittee in  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, regarding Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: In accordance with House Rule XI, clause 3, and Committee Rule 10(a)(2), the Committee voted to e  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, expressing concern that H.Res. 1072's mandated disclosures could "chill" victim cooperation and retraumatize survivors. The committee leaders argued that while they seek accountability for sexual misconduct, the resolution's public disclosure requirements threaten confidential investigations   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Concludes Bipartisan, Bicameral VSO Hearings Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-D) was joined by House and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Members in welcoming veterans to Capitol Hill for the third and final annual, bicameral, bipartisan Veterans Service Org  more

NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Announces Most Significant Update in Years to Multi-State Privacy Agreement * NEW YORK, NY, March 4, 2026 - Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade association for the digital advertising industry, today announced significant updates to its Multi-State Privacy Agreement (MSPA), representing the most substantive amendments to the framework since 2023. The updates are   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Secures Over $1 MILLION in Federal Funding for Samuel Merritt University's New Downtown Oakland Campus * OAKLAND, CA - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) recently announced a $1,031,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant for Samuel Merritt's (SMU) new Downtown Oakland campus. This funding will be used to purchase next-generation research equipment, ensuring stu  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Texas AG Ken Paxton Escalates Attacks on Medication Abortion, Sues More Providers and International Aid Nonprofit * In case you missed it, last week Texas' anti-abortion extremist Attorney General Ken Paxton filed yet another lawsuit against health care providers for allegedly offering care via telehealth and prescribing and mailing  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inspired by Patient Care, $1 Million Gift Fuels Brain Cancer Research at UC San Diego * Article Content The University of California San Diego has received a $1 million donation from the Anders Foundation to accelerate brain cancer research and improve treatment options for patients facing some of the most challenging forms of the disease. The gift - made through the foundation v  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Outdoor air pollution is estimated to contribute to more than 100,000 premature deaths in the United States each year, according to the National Weather Service. Accurate air quality forecasts -designed to protect public health, alerting communities to dangerous levels of pollutants lin  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 4, 2026, by counsel David A. Dixon: * * * Cutting-Edge Workplace and Occupational Safety Legal and Compliance Issues Highlighted at ABA Midwinter Meeting For several decades, the American Bar Association has hosted an annual event focused on Workplace & Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) issues, including both the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 3, 2026, by partner Christian Bonne Rasmussen and associate Nanna Heisel: * * * Denmark's Bill to Implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive Sent for Public Consultation At a Glance * Denmark has released a bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Danish law. * Of note, the proposal includes a delay in the effective date and employers' reporting obligations, adjusting the emp  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 4, 2026, by office managing shareholder Eric van Dam and intern Sander van Walstijn: * * * Employers in the Netherlands Cannot Assess Whether Employees Are Sick In the Netherlands, an employer cannot simply disregard an employee's sick report and instead must engage the occupational physician if there are doubts. Until the physician has expressed an opinion on the employee's capacity or incapac  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * March events celebrate women's history * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 4, 2026 - Numerous University of Rhode Island academic departments, student organizations, and offices will host a wide range of programs throughout March recognizing and exploring the contributions, experiences and leadership of women. The programming includes lectures, performances, panel discussions and community gatherings desi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Travis Nelson, deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor for the Maryland Governor's Office, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security Collaboration Ahead of Major Events": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I serve as the  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND LIEU LEAD LETTER URGING STATE DEPARTMENT TO BRING BACK AMERICANS STUCK IN MIDDLE EAST * With commercial flights canceled due to war with Iran, many Americans are unable to book trips back to the U.S. Congressmembers call for Secretary of State Rubio to use charter flights, military operations and all other resources possible to help stranded Americans leave; lawmakers also criticize Admini  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Forging Partnerships to Accelerate European Defence Readiness - A report from Milken Institute, Santa Monica, California - February 2026 (68 pages) * * * The Milken Institute issued a report analyzing gaps in Europe's military preparedness and outlining how governments, industry and investors can collaborate to strengthen defence capabilities across the continent. The report examines structural challenges facing European defence systems and argues that closer c  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45003) on March 3, 2026, by reference and digital services librarian Maya V. Thomas. Here are excerpts: * * * Muslim Holidays: Fact Sheet Introduction Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Judaism and Christianity. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, the number of followers of Islam in the United States is 4.5 million./1 Muslims annually observe two major  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Launches "Patient Safety in the Era of AI" Initiative to Harness AI for Breakthrough Improvement in Patient Safety * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the formal launch of its new national initiative, Patient Safety in the Era of AI, a dynamic effort to harness the promise of artificial intelligence to improve patient safety and prevent harm across all US  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * NCUA on Deregulation Project: Help us by engaging in comment process * Deregulation is a priority for the administration, and the NCUA is committed to reducing regulatory burdens for credit unions. A Governmental Affairs Conference breakout session Tuesday addressed this commitment and the agency's Deregulation Project with a panel featuring NCUA Office of External Affairs and Commu  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * New program aims to bolster community college leadership and innovation * In partnership with Southwestern College, the USC Rossier School of Education is launching the USC Rossier - Community College Innovation Scholars Program at Southwestern College. Designed to expand access to graduate education for community college employees and generate applied resear  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 4 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * New York Times columnist is 2026 Hays lecture speaker * Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times political columnist and a provocative voice on social media, will be the speaker for the 2026 Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture at UC Riverside. The talk, "What's the Matter with American Democracy?" will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the University Theatre, 900 University Avenue  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area will receive a combined $18.4 million for transit costs associated with hosting Wor  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Smith, Rep. Takano, Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Lifesaving HIV Prevention Medications * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif-39) reintroduced the PrEP Access and Coverage Act, legislation to expand the availability of lifesaving HIV prevention medications and care. The bill would en  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- O'Neill Sea Odyssey has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the nomination process for offshore oil and gas leasing in the Central Outer Continental Shelf Planning Area. The organization expressed concern over the implications of expanded offshore drilling on marine ecosystems, coastal economies, and public health. In its letter, O'Neill Sea Odyssey highlighted the well-documented risks associated with offshore oil and gas e  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Obernolte, Khanna, McCormick, Auchincloss Introduce Bipartisan Cloud LAB Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in AI and Biotechnology * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) today introduced the Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology Act, or the Cloud LAB Act, alongside Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) to strength  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Secretary of the Commonwealth Demands Accountability from GoFundMe Following Unauthorized Charity Websites Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined attorneys general and charitable regulators from 20 other states in signing a letter, sent today to GoFundMe, raising concerns about the company's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charit  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Join Wyden, Espaillat, Colleagues to Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS' Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), and 66 other Democratic lawmakers   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "None of the Bills Before Us Will Lower Costs for Americans. Instead... Republicans Want to Play Around With the Price of Shrimp." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a full committee ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sam Liccardo Forces Vote on Pentagon's Misguided AI Posture * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) forced a committee-wide vote on whether Congress will stop the Department of Defense from retaliating against developers for instituting safeguards on high-risk technologies. His action comes on the heels of a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over the AI company'  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution * On the House Floor, Rep. Sara Jacobs urged her colleagues to vote yes on tomorrow's bipartisan war powers resolution ( House Concurrent Resolution 38 ) to prohibit the Trump Administration's hostilities against Iran. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs' Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "I rise today as a voice for my generat  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All California Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard * Today, Reproductive Freedom for All California released its 2025 Legislative Scorecard, grading every legislator in Sacramento on their commitment to reproductive freedom. Reproductive Freedom for All Senior Director of California Campaigns Kristin Slevin relea  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, and 70 Democratic lawmakers called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gomez, Sanchez, and DelBene Introduce Resolution Demanding Transparency on IRS Sharing of Private Taxpayer Data with DHS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) demanding that the Department of Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) turn over all records re  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Research shows risk-averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year * A new study from University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety-first risk preferences likely make notably different grain-marketing decisions than those without, offering a glimpse into how and why producers market their harvests. Specifically, according to the economic experiment high  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * San Luis Obispo homebuilders challenge City's exactions in federal lawsuit * San Luis Obispo, California; March 4, 2026: Three Californians filed a lawsuit today challenging a policy that requires builders to either pay tens of thousands in fees or give away homes for the City of San Luis Obispo to sell to its chosen buyers. John Ruda, Jordan Knauer, and Rami Zarnega  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez introduces bill to renew Trade Adjustment Assistance, help displaced workers * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today introduced the Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act, a bill to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, which Congress allowed to lapse in 2022. Video of today's bill introduction press conferenc  more

CUPERTINO, California, March 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Say hello to MacBook Neo * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible to millions of people around the world. MacBook Neo starts with a beautiful Apple design, featuring a durable aluminum e  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- SCAN Health Plan recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical care. The organization emphasized the necessity of a thoughtful approach to AI development that prioritizes the needs and comfort of older adults. In the letter, SCAN outlined its belief that AI can significantly enhance healthcare delivery if employed responsibly. The organization highlight  more

BURBANK, California, March 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Scrubs: My Angel (3/18) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Scrubs: "My Angel" (105) Logline: J.D. ventures into the world of post-divorce dating with Turk's guidance. Elliot gets creative when sourcing an organ for a beloved elderly patient, while the interns learn about the unspoken rules of the hospital. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Me  more

BURBANK, California, March 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie? (3/11) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie?" (1712) Logline: Enterprising hopefuls impress the Sharks with original  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Brecheen Announces Hearing on Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses Granted to Inadmissible Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) announced a hearing for Wednesday, March 4, to examine the emerging national trend  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-California, ranking member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, posed the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Receives Funding for FlagTrack 2.0 Program Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) announced that Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) funding for FlagTrack 2.0,  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Energy, Installations, and Environment Update": * * * Thank you, Chairman Bergman. This annual hearing is one of the most important events we have in the Readiness Subcommittee. The witnesses before us are responsible for the foundation of the Department of Defense -- the installations th  more

MILPITAS, California, March 4 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company SurplusGLOBAL: * * * SurplusGLOBAL Builds on SEMICON KOREA 2026 Success, Upgrades SemiMarket for Harvest Parts Discovery and Bulk Sourcing SurplusGLOBAL has rolled out a set of upgrades to SemiMarket (www.SemiMarket.com), its online marketplace for legacy semiconductor equipment and parts, aimed at making inventory  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Team Led by UC San Diego Researchers Selected for Prestigious Global Cancer Prize * "This is a tremendous honor both for Dr. Alexandrov and for the entire UC San Diego cancer research community," John Carethers, MD, vice chancellor for Health Sciences at UC San Diego. "This Cancer Grand Challenges funding is a testament to UC San Diego's commitment to innovation and collaboration i  more

BURBANK, California, March 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host! (3/11) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host!" (107) Logline: Nate Bargatze hosts a new game show where contestants answer trivia about average Americans for a chance to win the average U.S. salary of $67,920. Na  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans Prioritize Putting More Money in Americans' Pockets * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, last week Leader Schumer came to the floor to announce, and I quote, 'Lowering costs will be Senat  more

PLANO, Texas, March 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota and Acclaimed Latin Grammy Winning Pop Star Ela Taubert Wrap Successful U.S. Tour Partnership with a Final Performance in Las Vegas * PLANO, TEXAS (March 4, 2026) - Toyota and Colombian singer-songwriter, ELA Taubert, wrapped a successful partnership during the recent U.S. leg of her tour, "Preguntas a las 11:11", with an intimate pop-up show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thousands o  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The letter indicates that the proposed program could lead to up to 34 offshore lease sales across a staggering 1.27 billion acres, including several sites off California's coastline. TIRN argues that the environmental risks associated with offshore   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 2 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * U.S. Measles Cases Rising: Why This Once Eliminated Threat is Back With outbreaks occurring in Florida and other states, health providers are urging the public to take the risks of this once-obscure disease seriously. * For decades, measles existed mostly as a memory in the United States, a disease largely consigned to textbooks and history lessons. After the measles vaccine was introduced in the 1960s, cas  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Anderson Forecast: Economy poised to reaccelerate as fiscal stimulus, AI investment intensify * The spring 2026 UCLA Anderson Forecast suggests the U.S. economy is regaining momentum after a turbulent 2025 marked by tariffs, supply chain disruptions and a lengthy federal government shutdown. Economists now expect growth to approach 3% in 2026, driven by income tax cuts, expanded f  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11573) on March 3, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Eleni G. Bickell. Here are excerpts: * * * USDA's Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates certain organisms developed using genetic engineering (GE) under its authority to prevent the introduction and dissemination of plant pests. In May 2020, USDA's Animal and Plant He  more

PASADENA, California, March 4 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Using Tiny Ripples at Skin Level to Monitor for Possible Health Problems Below * Caltech scientists have developed a method that detects tiny, imperceptible movements at the surface of objects to reveal details about what lies beneath. By analyzing the physics of waves traveling across the surface of an object-whether that be a manufactured product or the human body-the new technique can   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Laptops, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof * News Release 25-036 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1489 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain laptops, routers and gateways, and components thereof. The products at issue in the in  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, California Republican Congressional Delegation Issue Joint Statement on Dangers of Ongoing DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined the California Republican Congressional Delegation in issuing the following statement on the dangers of the ongoing partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Last month, the U.S. House of Rep  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Washington, California and Quebec take the next step towards linking carbon markets by releasing draft agreement Governor Ferguson, Ecology Director Sixkiller issue statements about the significance of this milestone * Today Washington, California and Quebec released a draft linkage agreement (https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/summarypages/2614018.html)  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Presses Noem for Accountability for DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement * Padilla also joined a press conference today to stand by three U.S. citizens who were assaulted, detained by DHS officers and agents WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee and the Rules and Administration Committee, joine  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams "Massive Fraud and Waste" at Homeland Security Department on CNN Following Kristi Noem's Hearing * Schiff also spoke about the Senate's upcoming Iran War Powers Resolution vote: "The president needs to come to Congress and make the case and seek an authorization." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Lead with Jack Tapper to disc  more