TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * 15th annual FSU's Great Give raises more than $1.5M * The 15th annual FSU's Great Give on March 4 raised more than $1.5M, thanks to the generosity of more than 5,500 donors who contributed during the 24-hour event. With more than 113 projects benefiting the Florida State University community, donors from all over the world reaffirmed their commitment to excellence by investing in FSU. "Each year, F  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Alianza Americas and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus urge the federal legislature to protect TPS beneficiaries Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua have given between 20 and 30 years of their lives--their most productive years--to the United States. There, they have formed fa  more

NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news: * * * APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Returns to Melbourne Author Christy Swift to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 * Melbourne, FL - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce its return to Melbourne, FL with the opening its new bookstore on Wednesday, March 11 th, 2026.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown Today, House Republicans acted decisively to end the Democrat-led partial government shutdown by passing H.R. 7744, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. In response, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement: "At a time when U.S. forces are engaged in Operation Epic Fury, and threats from Iran are elevated, the last th  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Boston University issued the following Q&A on March 4, 2026, by Joel Brown with Paul Hare, international relations scholar and master lecturer in international relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies: * * * Boston University Scholar, a Former British Ambassador to Cuba, on the Island Country's Challenges As oil blockade continues, BU's Pardee School of Global Affairs' Paul Hare says Cuba and Venezuela are "indissolubly linked" * Cu  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Celebrates HHS' National Effort to Strengthen Nutrition Education for Future Physicians * "Improving Nutrition Education for Doctors, Students and Families Is One of the Most Important Steps We Can Take to Make America Healthier." 53 Medical Schools Pledge to Update Nutrition Education Curricula for Physician Training WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the H  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Trump pardons wipe nearly $2 billion in victim repayment and taxpayer recovery for Medicare and tax fraud, and more What you need to know: A new analysis finds that Trump's pardons of criminals across his two terms have denied nearly $2 billion in victim restitution, forfeitures, and fines. * President Donald Trump has made his priorities clear from day one   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 4, 2026, by senior fellows Mathieu Boulegue, Alexander Crowther, Evgeny Roshchin and Sam Greene: * * * Russia, Europe, and the Iran War - CEPA Fellows Experts assess the consequences of the war on Iran. * Two things are clear from the Kremlin's response to the US-Israeli military campaign against its Iranian ally. The first is that Russia is worried, and the second is that it still enjoys  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott's CLEAR LABELS Act Garners Bicameral Support with Rep. McCormick in the U.S. House Today, Chairman Rick Scott's bipartisan Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act received bicameral support with Congressman Rich McCormick leading the effo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on the American Small Drone Industrial Base U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to examine the state of the U.S. small drone industrial base and the path to American leadership in drone production. The Honorable Owen O. West, Senior Advisor for Drone Dominance, Department of Defense; Mr. Travi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Welcomes New JetBlue Nonstop Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis welcomed the launch of new nonstop JetBlue flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), expanding travel options to the Emerald Coast and providing a boost to Northwest Florida's tourism-driven economy. Travelers can now fly directly from New York's John F  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Soto Introduce Puerto Rican People's Power Restoration Act to Restore Fiscal Authority to Puerto Rico's Democratically Elected Government * WASHINGTON - Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) today introduced the Puerto Rican People's Power Restoration Act of 2026, legislation to amend the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic S  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 5 (TNSjou) -- The COPD Foundation issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * People with COPD commonly misuse medications Cost, lack of knowledge contribute to poor disease management and worse patient outcomes * Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased exacerbations and faster lung function decli  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.   more

ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Joins House Oversight Committee: Addresses Fraud And Misuse Of Federal Funds In Minnesota * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for a hearing entitled, " Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN) were invited to testif  more

REXBURG, Idaho, March 4 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * Elder Hall's 'joyful challenges' of mortality * This article was originally published by Church News. It is republished here with permission. Elder Aaron T. Hall, sustained as a General Authority Seventy in April 2025, spoke at a BYU-Idaho devotional on Tuesday, March 3, on the struggle and joy of becoming a child of God. "As fallen mortal men and women, we often feel the gap between who we   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds USDA Issuing Disaster Declaration for Florida Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a USDA disaster declaration that supports Florida's agricultural producers impacted by historic freezes: "I apprec  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-109) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Broward College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Broward College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting st  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-117) on February 27, 2026, entitled "Gadsden County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Gadsden County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-056. Our operational audit disclosed the followin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-114) on February 26, 2026, entitled "Holmes County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-110) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Indian River State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Indian River State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-111) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Lafayette County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Lafayette County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-116) on February 27, 2026, entitled "Orange County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Orange County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-108) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Palm Beach County District School Board - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Palm Beach County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-061. Our operational audit disclosed the fo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-113) on February 26, 2026, entitled "Pasco-Hernando State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Pasco-Hernando State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescri  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-106) on February 24, 2026, entitled "St. Petersburg College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of St. Petersburg College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-112) on February 26, 2026, entitled "Sumter County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Sumter County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-105) on February 24, 2026, entitled "Suwannee County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Suwannee County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fina  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-115) on February 27, 2026, entitled "Tallahassee State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Tallahassee State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-107) on February 24, 2026, entitled "Taylor County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Taylor County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-104) on February 23, 2026, entitled "University of Florida - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the financial statements of the University of Florida, a component unit of the State of Florida, and its aggregate discretely presented component units as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Blue Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Florida Blue Foundation Invests $3.5 Million to Address Florida's Maternal Health Crisis Nonprofit foundation also now accepting applications for its food security grant program * To address Florida's maternal health crisis, the Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is investing $3.5 million to expand  more

JUNO BEACH, Florida, March 6 -- Florida Power and Light, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Florida Power & Light surpasses $1 billion in annual fuel savings for customers * Plant modernizations, energy investments help avoid fuel costs to keep customer bills as low as possible, while delivering award-winning reliability * Diverse power generation fleet saved customers more than $1.2 billion in 2025 alone * Florida Power & Light Compan  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing It infects nearly one-third of the global population, yet its microscopic size makes the parasite difficult for scientists to study. That parasite is Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals. To better understand   more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 5 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Appoints Mark Bingle as General Manager * Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach announces that Mark Bingle has been appointed General Manager, bringing nearly three decades of Four Seasons experience to the iconic oceanfront retreat. Palm Beach's only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond property, the Resort is set on a private stretch of the islan  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: War with Iran Requires a Vote of Congress * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized offensive hostilities in Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force: "Let me be clear: the Iranian regime and its support for terrorist proxies  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following statement: * * * Franklin Statement Opposing War Powers Resolution On Iran * "For nearly five decades, the Iranian regime has sponsored terrorism, targeted American service members, threatened our allies, and openly called for the destruction of the United States and Israel. That reality has not changed. "The War Powers resolution being considered by Congress sends a dangerous message in the middle of an ongoing ope  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine recognized in D.C. as national leader in nutrition education * Federal health officials lauded the Florida State University College of Medicine Thursday for championing the integration of nutrition education into medical training during an event hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. commended FSU for its proactive ap  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS Florida condemns passage of dangerous gun industry immunity bill * WASHINGTON -Today, GIFFORDS Florida, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, condemned the Florida House's passage of HB 1551, a dangerous bill crafted by gun manufacturer Sig Sauer lobbyists. The gun industry   more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches 2026 Influencer Program To Expand RV Travel's Reach * Go RVing is expanding its marketing reach in 2026 with the launch of a new influencer program featuring more than two dozen creators across outdoor adventure, family travel, and the fast-growing 50+ "golden explorers" market. The initiative is designed to introduce RV travel to new audiences by meeting   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named Finalist for 3 Life Sciences Patent Network Awards * BOSTON - March 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named a finalist for three 2026 Life Sciences Patent Network (LSPN) Awards, recognizing the firm's excellence and leadership in life sciences intellectual property. Greenberg Traurig is a finalist in the following categories:  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Edward C. Wallace Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Law' List * NEW YORK- March 5, 2026 - Edward C. Wallace, Co-Chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State 's 2026 "Trailblazers in Law" list. City & State observes that Wallace is "a top real estate attorney with firsthand experien  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 5 -- The Group on Earth Observations issued the following news: * * * How Africa uses Earth Intelligence to combat infectious disease Earth Intelligence is transforming how we understand and respond to health risks across Africa. Organised by the GEO Health Community of Practice (CoP) and AfriGEO, the third annual Special Edition: Focus on AfriGEO webinar showcased 23 projects redefining the way complex health risks are managed using satellite technology, geospatial  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Promotes Regional Border Security, Signs Joint Security Declaration at Inaugural Counter Cartel Conference * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security today during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida. The operational conference brought together regional defense and security leaders   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Says There's No Shortage of American Will, Resources in Operation Epic Fury * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today said there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury. While providing an update on the conflict for the second time in as many days, and joined by the comma  more

NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Herpes Virus Fluidizes Cell Nuclei to Multiply Faster * H erpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster, a new study shows. The research centers on how the nucleus of each human cell houses the genetic machinery used to copy DNA-encoded instructions  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast Issues Statement on House Passage of Iran Terror Resolution, Rejection of Democrats' Ploy to Stop President Trump from Responding Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after the House voted to reject Democrats' ploy to block President Trump's ability to respond to Iran after   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mast joins Chairmen Moolenaar and Walberg in Asking Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Unleash Geothermal, Save Our Sequoias Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported sixteen bills that will unlock America's geothermal resources, save Giant Sequoias, improve recreation opportunities on public lands and support tribal sovereignty. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) is  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Inside SoFlo Rodeo: The student section fueling USF men's basketball's American Conference championship season * By Savannah Ruiz, University Communications and Marketing intern USF students Lauren Wallace and Ariana Thibeault For just the second time in program history, the USF men's basketball team has clinched the American Conference regular season championship and a sea of green and gold in th  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic researchers find combination therapy reduces effects of 'zombie cells' in diabetic kidney disease * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a drug-and-supplement combination therapy that is capable of reducing the harmful effects of senescent cells - also known as "zombie cells" - in diabetic kidney disease. In eBioMedicine, a publication of The L  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer law alumnus lives a life in full bloom * When Mercer Law alumnus Bill Waldrop says he's had a blessed life, he means it. Now 80 years old and marking 50 years as a lawyer, he looks back with a mix of pride, gratitude and quiet wonder. "Some things," he said, "you just never forget." One of those unforgettable moments reaches all the way back to a sixth grade classroom in Marietta -long before law schoo  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Policy Director Allen Morris, state policy analyst and counsel Meera Rajput and government affairs associate Kenya Whitaker: * * * What is Affordability? How Does it Affect Us All? By Allen Morris, Meera Rajput, J.D. and Kenya Whitaker, J.D. Affordability refers to whether humans can realistically pay for essential goods and services w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Nature Is Fundamental to Ensuring that Economies and Communities in the United States Thrive Large body of research shows the many cost-effective benefits nature provides * Investing in nature is one of the smartest investments governments can make, given the economic, health and public safety benefits nature provides, according to a new report commissioned by The Nature Conservancy. Nature's   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoring the Indian River Lagoon's Seagrass Meadows and Wetlands NOAA support is driving large-scale seagrass and wetland restoration in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, delivering benefits for fisheries, water quality, and coastal communities. This story is part 4 of a series of 4. Read why the restoration of the Indian River Lagoon (https://www.fisheries.no  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Leads House in Moment of Silence Honoring Six Fallen Army Reservists U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, today led the U.S. House of Representatives in a moment of silence honoring six U.S. Army Reservists-including two Iowans-killed in an Iranian drone strike on a command center in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. "As Iowa grieves Sergeant Coady and Major O'Brien  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, March 6 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers with New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills In an ongoing effort to help customers save money on their energy bills, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has announced a new partnership with HomeBoost and the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) to help customers improve the energy efficiency of their homes.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024 * Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show the value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4 percent ($696.7 billion) of current-dollar gros  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, March 5 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College welcomes Japanese students for Winter Intensive English Program * Three-week February program blends language instruction, cultural exchange, and friendships that reach across continents For three weeks in February, Presbyterian College welcomed a group of visiting students from Japan for an immersive academic and cultural experience designed to strengthen English language skills   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack Secures Disaster Declaration from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for Florida Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters as the Secretary signed a disaster declaration for Florida counties impacted by this year's historic winter freeze, beginning the federal pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack Secures Major Florida Wins as Farm Bill Advances Out of Committee Today, following 25 hours of markup, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with bipartisan support, advancing the long-awaited farm bill to the next stage of consideration. Congresswoman Kat Cammack's (R-FL-03) top priorities were successfully secured in the bi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Kristi Noem Firing Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement in response to President Trump's announcement that Kristi Noem has been fired and that Senator Markwayne Mullin will serve as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: "Kristi Noem will go down in history as a bigot who overs  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Applauds Committee Passage of Energy Emergency Leadership Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced H.R. 7258, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) to strengthen federal coordination and leadership during energy emergencies. The Energy Emergency Leadership Act establishes a clear leaders  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Joins Landstar Team for a Rutherford Ride Along U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) joined Jacksonville's Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along and tour of their Field Operations Center in St. Augustine with Landstar's professional driver, Michael Smith. "I was proud to join Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along to learn more about the people and processes that keep our supply ch  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Sarasota Lab Agrees to Pay $980,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Violations * Tampa, Florida- Allin IP DX LLC, a laboratory located in Sarasota, Florida, has agreed to pay $980,000 to resolve allegations that the company violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act by unlawfully paying a marketing service for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries. U.S  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Renews Bipartisan Effort to Lock the Clock and Keep the Sun Shining with His Sunshine Protection Act Today, as Americans approach another year of springing forward and enjoy more sunshine, Senator Rick Scott is renewing his push to make Daylight Saving Time the national year-round standard with his Sunshine Protection Act. In 2018, as Governor of Florida, Senator Scott signed legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * "This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened": Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) delivered the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer * Secretary Noem has been the most successful DHS Secretary in history WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security had its most successful period ever. Now, President Trump has asked her to continue her work to make America safe again as the Special Envoy for The Shield of   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Thousands of credit union stories told on Capitol Hill * The unified credit union voice was front and center at nearly every Congressional office during Congressional visits conducted as part of the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Leagues and credit unions visited Capitol Hill throughout the week, but primarily on Wednesday following the conclusion of the GAC general session.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Team Earns Top 10 National Ranking for Competitive Sales in The Bond Buyer's 2025 Year-End Review * BOSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally recognized Public Finance Practice Group once again secured its place among the country's premier public finance practices, ranking No. 10 on The Bond Buyer's list of top bond counsel in the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Spear Unit Sees Success in First Month of Operations * Cleveland, OH - The U.S. Marshals newest investigative team has seen great success in their first month of operations. The SPEAR Unit, Specialized Personnel for Enforcement, Apprehension and Recovery, has been working diligently on all cases encompassing their investigative areas, including sex offenders, missing   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Congressional Republicans Putting Americans' Safety at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement following House Republicans' failure to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without any guardrails or protections to keep Americans safe following well-documented abuses: "President Trump and Congressional Repub  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement after voting in favor of House Democrats' bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution: "The United States Constitution is clear: Congress-not a president acting alone-is vested with the responsibility to make the grave decision to enter into war when there is   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- USDA's Economic Research Service has issued a situation and outlook report titled 'Sugar and sweeteners outlook: February 2026' (Report No. SSS-M-450), coordinated by Vidalina Abadam and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. Released on February 17, 2026, the report raises the U.S. 2025/26 sugar supply slightly on higher domestic output, trims imports to one of the lowest levels in almost two decades, and again lowers Mexico's production outlook, w  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on March 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons off  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 5 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF College of Business to Honor Notable Alumni at 26th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony * More than 800 alumni, faculty, students, corporate partners and friends of the College of Business are expected to attend what has become one of Central Florida's premier networking events. The 2026 UCF College of Business Hall of Fame ceremony will recognize a trio of pioneering inductees, a longtime Legendary   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on February 10, 2026: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat is for unchanged supplies, modestly lower domestic use, unchanged exports, and slightly higher ending stocks. Domestic use is lowered on reduced food use as indicated by the NASS Flour Milling Products report, issued on February 2. This reduction is partially offse  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 30 of his colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for accountability and an investigation into the death of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, an American citizen who was shot and killed in the West Bank by violent Israeli sett  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement regarding her vote on H. Con. Res. 38: "This Iranian regime is the most prolific sponsor of terrorism worldwide and its unrelenting nuclear ambitions and internal repression are incompatible with our security and values. As I said at the outset of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Malliotakis, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Abuse Survivors from Housing Discrimination * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the bipartisan Fair Housing for Survivors Act, a vital legislative framework to help protect far more survivors of domestic violence, sexual violenc  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Fund the Department of Homeland Security Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that ends the Democrats' shutdown of DHS and ensures the agency can carry out its responsibility of protecting Americans. "Today, I voted to ensure the Department of Homeland  more