WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * America's Electric Companies Partner to Protect Local Families & Small Businesses * (March 04, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today welcomed the Trump Administration's new Rate Payer Protection Pledge that will ensure data centers and other "large load" customers pay their fair share and help lower costs for local families and small businesses. "We appreciate Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America's Brownfields Sites": * * * "Our country is facing a novel set of challenges, and the global economic and security landscape is shifting. Having to rely on adversarie  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 4 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH OP-ED MAKES CASE FOR 'BUYING AMERICAN COTTON ACT' * Miss. Senator Pens Opinion Piece Ahead of Ag Committee Hearing on Promoting U.S.-grown Ag Products WASHINGTON, D.C. - Agri-Pulse, an agricultural news source focused on food, fuel, fiber and farm policy coverage, today published an opinion piece written by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith that makes a case for the Buying American   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS. * FEMA Grants Will Advance Safe Room Facilities in Lincoln, Webster & Tate Counties WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of more than $24.8 million to advance safe room projects in Mississippi toward construction, including a large multi-use facility at Copiah-Linco  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Boozman, colleagues to Interior Sec. Burgum: Declining duck population hurts Louisiana hunting season, economy * WASHINGTON - Following the end of the 2025-26 duck hunting season, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) and five Republican colleagues in encouraging Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to continue working to combat declines in North America's waterfowl  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Bennie Thompson for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Thompson is a steadfast champion for federal employees KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Bennie Thompson for reelection to the U.S. House representing Mississippi's 2 nd Congressional Distr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 4 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park's management plan Proposed amendments include additional overnight lodging opportunities, redeveloping public water accesses and more * The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on two draft management plan amendments for Itasca State Park. The comment period   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Mississippi Senate Passes "Jill's Law," Sending Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill to Governor's Desk * JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi Senate passed "Jill's Law" House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board President Valerie Greenhill issued a statement reflecting on conversations with governors, legislators and education leaders across Southern states during the first month of her tenure, highlighting a shared urgency to transform education systems for a rapidly changing world. Greenhill said discussions with state leaders have centered on aligning education policy and practice to support student success and workf  more