WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * "Not Sustainable for Our National Security": Homeland Republicans Urge Democrats to End Their DHS Shutdown on House Floor This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans took to the floor of the House of Representatives to urge final passage of full-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as we approach we  more

SAN RAFAEL, California, March 2 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * "The Alabama Solution," The Oaklandside, and Mississippi Today/New York Times/Reveal Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Free Speech and Open Government Today the First Amendment Coalition announced the winners of its 2025 Free Speech and Open Government Award. They are Ashley McBride and Callie Rhoades of The Oaklandside; Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray, and Ricardo "Raoul" Poole of  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities Statement on the Military Conflict in Iran The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Task Force on Middle East Minorities issued the following statement regarding the military conflict in Iran: At this moment of profound unc  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- A coalition of 43 national and 43 state or local organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging changes to a proposed rule implementing provisions of the Reimagining and Improving Student Education rulemaking and warning that the policy could increase financial pressure on student loan borrowers and restrict access to graduate education. According to the coalition, the announced reforms could exacerbate an ongoing affordability   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration To Restore Billions In Disaster Mitigation Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination the Building Resilien  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer healthcare plans. The   more

ALFRED, New York, March 6 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University 'Reunion Bikers' announce early participants * In recognition of America250, our nation's 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY, as their pedal off point for this year's journey back to campus. The area offers a unique variety of historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The city's official slogan is "Health, Histor  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX: Open Vehicle Recall Search Tool Reaches 10 Billion Checks Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS): No-cost safety tool raises consumer awareness, improves road safety * The Vehicle Recall Search Service, a powerful no-cost safety tool built by Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX, has checked vehicles in the U.S. more than 10 billion tim  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Paves New Path for Kristi Noem On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had been removed from her position. However, she is still in President Trump's Administration, as she has been moved to a new role as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Trump has nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) to take over the Department of Homeland Secu  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2026 by Edward J. Pinto, Joseph S. Tracy and Donghoon Lee entitled "Median First-Time Homebuyer Age at 34 Years in 2025, Little Changed from 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * The median and average ages for first-time buyers obtaining mortgage loans in calendar year 2025 (34 and 36.2 years) was little changed from year 2024 (33 and 36.4 years), pre-pandemic year 2019 (33 and 36.4), and pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Angie Barker Law PLLC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules concerning accessibility requirements for federally funded buildings and nondiscrimination protections. The letter emphasizes that the proposed rules would lead to discrimination against people with disabilities by removing essential requirements for accessibility in both new and existing federally funded buildings. Specifically, the fir  more

NEW YORK, March 2 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: * * * AP to provide Kalshi its gold standard elections data ahead of primaries The Associated Press today announced that it will provide its U.S. elections results to Kalshi, the world's largest prediction market. AP will provide Kalshi with its vote count data and race calls for national and major state elections, making AP's election information available on the platform. Kalshi, which is credited with creating a  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James, NYPD, and ATF Announce Takedown of Gun Trafficking Operation in Brooklyn * March 6, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, the New York City Police Department (NYPD), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today announced the indictment and arrest of Khyle Williams, 31, of Brooklyn, New York, for illegally selling  more

ORANGE, Connecticut, March 7 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Avangrid Foundation Celebrates Expansion of Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut The Avangrid Foundation's grant funding supported the expansion of 11 new guest rooms * The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachu  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Audio, Video, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Visits Local Business to Highlight Her Demand for Federal Tariff Refunds * Earlier today, Governor Hochul visited a local business in the Village of Cazenovia to highlight her demands for federal tariff refunds. The Governor is calling on the Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments owed to New Yorkers, an   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Bank Economists See Moderate Growth, Persistent Inflation Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty * WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association's Economic Advisory Committee expects the U.S. economy to continue expanding through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. The committee's latest forecast also expects inflation to remain above the Federal Reserve's 2% target due in  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, March 7 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking Hosts Conference on "Attention and Distraction in the Classroom" on April 24 Bard College's Institute for Writing and Thinking (IWT) will host its annual April Conference and welcomes educators of all disciplines on Friday, April 24 from 9:30am to 4pm. This year's IWT conference will focus on "Attention and Distraction in the Classroom." The 2026 conf  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 28 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * Berkshire's operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and 2024 are summarized in the following paragraphs. However, we urge investors and reporters to read our 2025 Annual Report, which has been posted at www.berkshirehathaway.com. The limited information that follows in this press release is not adequate for making an informed investment judgment. Earni  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton research could reframe understanding of Alzheimer's Chemist studies mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disease By Katie Liu More than 7 million Americans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer's. For years, scientists researching the disease have believed it begins when fragments of amino acids begin aggregating in brains, triggering a cascade effect that leads to plaque formation, degradatio  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University honors faculty at inaugural Conversation Celebration Awards More than 130 faculty members have written for 'The Conversation' since partnership began in 2015 By David Hermanovitch Dozens of Binghamton faculty members who have written articles for The Conversation were honored March 5 to thank them for sharing their research and insights over the years. The Conversation is America's  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research: Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago Old datasets show changes in flight patterns and missing moth species in Ithaca, N.Y. By Jennifer Micale South of Fall Creek by the edge of the woods, the moths would gather. They were, of course, drawn by light -- set out by a researcher working in Cornell University's old Insectory building. In 1889, the lure came from a kerosene  more

NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Connecticut 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.2 percent in Connecticut, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.S.  more

NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Massachusetts 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.6 percent in Massachusetts, compared to 8.0 percent for the nation, the U.S. Bure  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Introduces Bicameral Bill to Restore Trump-Shuttered DOJ Transnational Crime Unit to Crack Down on Fentanyl * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act, legislation to restore the Department of Justice's shuttered Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program. DOJ's  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Shares Science through Stories In The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health, Monica Wang weaves four women's stories-including her own-with scientific research to illustrate the social and structural forces that shape health, and to highlight the ways people from all walks of life can contribute to building healthier communities.  Some   more

LONDON, England, March 7 -- BP plc, an oil and gas company, issued the following news release: * * * BP files Annual Report and Form 20F for 2025 In accordance with Section 203.01 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, BP p.l.c. announces that on March 6, 2026 it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission an Annual Report on Form 20-F that included audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. BP's Annual Report on Form 20-F is available online at BP  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Calls on WABC to Drop Sid Rosenberg After Latest Racist 'Islam Cockroach' Attack on Mayor Mamdani The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on WABC to drop the openly racist radio host Sid Rosenberg following his latest anti-Muslim attacks on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In an X post, Sid Rosenberg called Mayor Mamdani a "Radical Islam coc  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cameroonian Separatist Leaders Arrested in Belgium * On March 3, Belgium's Federal Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of four individuals-three of whom remain in detention-as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by an armed separatist group in Cameroon 's Anglophone regions. The investigation focuses on individuals in Belgium suspected of holding   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * IRISH QUEERS EXPLOIT ST. PAT'S PARADE On March 1, Irish queers marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Sunnyside, Queens, and in doing so they made a mockery of the parade's origins. Quite frankly, it's really  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Cedar Cares Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the proposed rule titled "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions To Unleash Prosperity." Cedar emphasizes the importance of modernizing interoperability policy to enhance data exchange and transparency in healthcare. The organization, established in 2016, is dedicated to improving the healthcare financial e  more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Black History Month with Career Insight, Leadership, and Connection * Baruch Colleges students stand behind the panelists-which included three alumni and a distinguished thought leader-who shared their career journeys. As part of Baruch College's celebration of Black History Month, more than 30 students recently gathered for a dynamic panel discussion on professional growth, resilience, and leadership. The e  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on March 6, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey The Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is lookin  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Fed's Hammack: Dollar's status depends on rule of law, effective capital markets, and central bank independence * In remarks at the US Monetary Policy Forum in New York City, Hammack said her base case is that 'policy should be on hold for quite some time,' adding that she sees 'two-sided risks to rates' Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President and CEO Beth Hammack deliv  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN FlashDoc "Hollywood and the Oscars: Still Golden?" Now Streaming on CNN App * March 6th, 2026 BROADCAST PREMIERE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 10PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (March 6, 2026) - CNN today announced the premiere of its latest CNN FlashDoc, Hollywood and the Oscars: Still Golden?, a timely deep dive into the making, meaning and future of the Academy Awards. The documentary special is now streamin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "War with Iran: The Attack and Fallout" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * CNN'S SARA SIDNER REPORTS IN "WAR WITH IRAN: THE ATTACK AND FALLOUT" FOR THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER NEW YORK, NY - (March 6, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an in-depth look at the escalating tensions between the  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Monica Hakimi on 'Today's Wars and Tomorrow's Order' Delivering the annual Clifford Chance Thought Leadership Lecture, Hakimi cautioned that the international legal system is in crisis and that tomorrow's lawyer-leaders will have opportunities to build something new. Monica Hakimi, William S. Beineke Professor of Law, who is an expert in public international law and the use of force, spoke candidly about   more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * "Fire Kristi Noem" Campaign Leads to Noem's Removal Common Cause vows continued DHS oversight after major people-powered victory * Washington, D.C. -- Common Cause celebrates a major victory for public safety and government accountability following the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. The move comes after Common Cause led a national, people-powered campaign to oust Noem following a  more

NEW YORK, March 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Group Demands Congress Stop Illegal Iran War, Pass War Powers Resolution Common Cause is calling on Congress to assert its constitutional authority and hold the Trump Administration accountable for its unauthorized and illegal use of U.S. military forces in Iran. * Washington, D.C. -- Common Cause is calling on Congress to assert its constitutional authority and hold the Trump Administration accou  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following study on Feb. 19, 2026 by Timothy J. Muris entitled "Zombie Antitrust: Is Robinson-Patman a Dead Law Walking?." Here is the introduction: * * * Lawrence O'Brien, well-known confidant and aide to the Kennedys at the height of their 1960s power, entitled his political autobiography No Final Victories. What is true in the grand world of politics is certainly true in the smaller realm of political economy:   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on Attorney General James Response to Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the below statement today following receipt of New York State Attorney General Letitia James' response to his letter requesting an investigation by her office into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. "I am g  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INVITES HUDSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ARTWORK FOR 2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION * Congressman Pat Ryan Invites Hudson Valley High School Students to Submit Artwork for 2026 Congressional Art Competition High school students from NY-18 are encouraged to submit original artwork to Ryan's office in Poughkeepsie The suggested 2026 theme is "Celebrating 250 Years  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Assists Constituents Returning from the Middle East, Shares Resources for Americans Abroad * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today provided an update on recent casework efforts to assist constituents located in the Middle East and shared important resources available to Americans abroad who may need assistance or guidance from the U.S. government. Rep.  more

YONKERS, New York, March 7 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for launching investigation into surveillance pricing The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer, announced today an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and personal data by companies to conduct surveillance pricing of consumers on the prices of g  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * New Model May Predict Preeclampsia in Late Pregnancy A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a sudden onset condition that involves high blood pressure prior to delivery. It affects about 2% to 8% of pregnancies worldwide a  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Prior Authorization Bans for Buprenorphine Alone May Not Improve Treatment Retention State laws that ban insurance prior authorization for buprenorphine--a leading medication for opioid use disorder--may not help more patients stay in treatment for the recommended minimum of 180 days, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report. Though prescription buprenorphine can be a   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on Feb. 13, 2026 by Maryam Cope entitled "The Rise of "Watt's Law" and Why Power Could Put a Ceiling on American Innovation." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue A foundational advantage of the U.S. digital economy is weakening. For decades, Moore's Law and Dennard scaling delivered steady improvements in computing performance while keeping energy costs manageable and underpinning   more

NEW YORK, March 2 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Davis Polk partners discuss private credit's expansion with Private Debt Investor Davis Polk partner and Finance practice co-head Jason Kyrwood and partners Zachary Frimet and Nick Palumbo were featured in Private Debt Investor speaking about the next phase of private credit's expansion, driven by diversification in capital deployment and fundraising. Speaking about the current state of the private cr  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Files Amicus Brief Asking Western District of Louisiana to Preserve Access to Mifepristone * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Western District of Louisiana on behalf of many of the nation's leading medical societies to protect access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortion, as well as miscarriage care and other treat  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials Today, a federal jury convicted Asif Merchant, also known as "Asif Raza Merchant," of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Merchant was a trained operative of the Irania  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * MeidasTouch Network Presents "State of the States" With Governors Beshear, Shapiro, Sherrill, Healey, Hochul, and Lujan Grisham On the heels of Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union, The MeidasTouch Network hosted a "State of the States," where Governors Beshear, Shapiro, Sherrill, Healey, Hochul, and Lujan Grisham outlined how Democratic governors across the country are continuing to fight for  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats' Enthusiasm Sweeps Across the South, GOP Plagued With Infighting, Chaos, and Major Enthusiasm Slump During Texas' primary elections on Tuesday, Democratic enthusiasm reached heights not seen in decades as voters turned out in droves to support Democrats. For the first time in over 20 years, Democrats outperformed Republicans during early voting and trampl  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Economic Optimism Rebounds Upward and Company Confidence Strengthens, AICPA and CIMA Survey Finds Business executives reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy this quarter, while confidence in their own companies' prospects also improved, according to the first-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. Executives continued to cite domestic economic conditions as   more

NEW YORK, March 3 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Elena Millerman discusses due diligence in data center financings with 9fin Davis Polk partner and Infrastructure Finance co-head Elena Millerman was quoted in 9fin discussing lenders' increased focus on power supply due diligence in data center financings. The article noted that lenders are doing significant due diligence to ensure that the power needed for the data center will be there. Once the p  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research: * * * Secret GRAS: How 100+ food chemicals bypassed government safety review Thousands of everyday food products potentially could contain substances that carry unknown health risks, a new EWG analysis finds. Although Congress intended for most food chemicals to be rigorously reviewed before being introduced into the market, the reality of food chemical review is far different. A flood of unregula  more

NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSxrep) -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * February Jobs Report: Sharp Job Cuts Imperil Increasing Numbers of Long-Term Unemployed Statement of Rebecca Dixon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Employment Law Project (NELP) on the February Jobs Report "Over the past year, workers have endured a sharp reversal in the job market as hiring has shut down in nearly all sectors of the economy. It's le  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Overall Economic Activity Overall economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in seven of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while the number of Districts reporting flat or declining activity increased from four in the prior period to five in the current period. Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two Districts reported ongoin  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Federal Reserve Bank of New York Economic activity in the Second District continued to decline modestly in early 2026 despite a small pickup in the manufacturing sector. On balance, employment remained flat, and wage growth was modest and steady. The pace of selling price increases remained moderate. Consumer spending grew slightly, though uncertainty prompted some consumers to   more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection * When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what about mobile aquatic species that live across a broad range of temperatures and latitudes? New research from Cornell and the University of Connecticut finds that  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Fordham's Class of 2025 Lands Strong Job Outcomes Despite Tough Market By Alex Williamson Fordham's Class of 2025 is off to a strong start. Within six months of graduation, 96% of the class had "landed" in full-time jobs, continued education, or other meaningful pursuits, according to new University data. The Class of 2025's 96% "landed rate" exceeds the most recent national average, which was around 88% for 2024 grad  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * A Life Full of Adventures * Evelyn "Evie" Jones Rich '54 likes to tell the story about the time during her senior year when, as the only Black residential student at Bryn Mawr, a Main Line restaurant refused to serve her and a Black friend. Her classmates insisted she tell President McBride, who consulted with the College's lawyers and decided to sue. The restaurant capitulated, and all spring, on McBride'  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist earns prestigious international fellowship to research origins of universe * A Florida State University particle physicist has been awarded a fellowship to support his research into the Higgs boson, a fundamental building block of our universe, and dark matter. Kohsaku Tobioka, an associate professor in the Department of Physics, is the first FSU faculty member to receive an Invitationa  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On DOD's Dangerous Designation Of Anthropic As A Supply-Chain Risk * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the Pentagon designating Anthropic as a supply-chain risk: "The Defense Department's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk is a da  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Horrific Jobs Report * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after February jobs numbers showed that the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%: "Today's jobs report underscores the complete wreckage of Trump and Republicans' agenda. Their failed policies have led to job losses, higher  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Noem Firing * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, released the following statement after President Trump announced the firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "It is unconscionable that Kristi Noem was nominated, let alone that she lasted this long. From the moment Kristi Noem was nominated, I made clear she was unfit and unqualifie  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Measure To Fund TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after Senate Republicans' move to block a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that would fund the vast majority of DHS, with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits For Seniors And Americans With Disabilities * Nearly 600,000 New Yorkers Rely On Supplemental Security Income Benefits -But Parts Of The Program Haven't Been Updated In Over Five Decades U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined dozens of House and Senate lawmakers in introducing the Supplemental Security I  more

NEW YORK, March 2 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: * * * Global Eggs Receives Investment of Up to $1 Billion from Warburg Pincus Investment to support Global Eggs' next phase of growth * Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced an agreement to invest up to $1 billion in Global Eggs ("the Company"), the largest multinational producer and distributor of table eggs. Valuing the Company at $8 billion, the investment unde  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Central New York Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Village of Cazenovia will receive $10 million in funding as the Central New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Villages of Marcellus and Mexico will each receive $4.5 million as the  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $15 Million Awarded to 13 Workforce Development Projects * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 13 workforce development projects across nine regions through Empire State Development's Office of Strategic Workforce Development. These grants will support the training of more than 5,700 New Yorkers through colla  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Initiative to Accelerate Workforce Housing in the North Country * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Accelerate Workforce Housing, a multi-year, multi-partner initiative to address the critical shortage of housing for working families and individuals in the North Country region. Empire State Development (ESD) provided a $3 million grant, matched   more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Visitor Center at Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a new visitor center at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate in Derby, N.Y. The $6 million, 4,400-square-foot facility complements the recently renovated historic home and grounds and enables the Graycliff Conservancy to offer year-round programm  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * ASIANetwork Grant Supports Student-Led Oral History of Indonesian New Yorkers Four Hofstra School of Health Science (SHS) students are stepping into the role of historians and filmmakers, capturing the voices of Indonesian elders in New York City through a newly funded oral history project. A new $23,880 grant from ASIANetwork will support "Roots, Health, and Resilience: An Oral History of Indonesian New York  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Announces WPR Vote After 60-Days, Following Today's Failed WPR Vote * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Massie-Khanna Iran War Powers Resolution (WPR). The Ranking Member said he would force a vote on his own  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- HTD Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposed rule addressing health data interoperability and information blocking policies. HTD Health commended the ONC for its nuanced approach to regulation, particularly the recognition that certification burdens and conduct obligations are independent levers. The organization expressed strong support for eliminating the Manner Exception carve-out entirely, citing  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * New Report Warns Trump EPA Undermining Health Weaker regulations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are putting millions at risk of higher exposure to deadly air pollutants, hundreds of former EPA scientists said in a new report. Published on February 27, "Terrible Toxics" found that under President Donald Trump, the EPA has abandoned safeguards necessary to protect commu  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence Through Community Action Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how we live and work. How can communities ensure that the technologies molding our future reflect shared values, creativity, and social responsibility? That was the topic of "If We Don't, Who Will: Public Art, AI, and the Power of Collective Storyte  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * ICE Detention of Nashville Journalist is an "Alarming Threat" to Press Freedom * (WASHINGTON) - PEN America expressed alarm today at the ICE detention of Nashville Noticias journalist Estefany Rodriguez in Tennessee. Rodriguez, who has a work permit and an active asylum case, came to the  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post Feature: House's Medicaid fraud probe expands to 10 states - including New York, California: 'Combat rampant waste' In case you missed it, the New York Post recently published an article highlighting letters sent to ten states, authored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce,  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartRadio Celebrates Harry Styles' "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" with Album Preview Parties in New York, Los Angeles and Boston iHeartRadio stations nationwide will feature Harry Styles' "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" all day long on the album's release day * iHeartMedia stations celebrated Harry Styles' fourth studio album "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" with special program  more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * ILR, unions offer NYC construction workers innovative emotional first aid * Ironworker Chris Scattone remembers walking slowly to the edge of the 63rd story of the skyscraper he was helping to build and imagining his own funeral. He remembers the orange glow from a nearby copper rooftop in lower Manhattan, and how his T-shirt was spattered with blood after he shot heroin that morning. He was homeless, severely u  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians * (Beirut) - Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions, which place civilians at risk of further harm, Human Rights Watch said today. The international community should also support internet access for the civilian population. On February 28, 2026, internet traf  more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection With Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians And Government Officials The Defendant Traveled to New York City to Hire Hitmen to Murder a U.S. Politician or U.S. Government Official on U.S. Soil * A federal jury today convicted Asif Merchant, also kn  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Iroquois Healthcare Alliance (IHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services voicing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The IHA has asserted that a transition from the current upfront discount model of the 340B program would have effects on healthcare services in the region. The organization emphasizes that the 340B program is vital to the sustainability of healthcare services in rural areas, whe  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission launched an investigation regarding the importation of laptops, routers and gateways following a complaint filed by AX Wireless LLC, Austin, Texas, which alleges that these devices infringe on five patents related to a wireless communication standard. AX Wireless claims that several companies are violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing and selling hardware that utilizes its patented technology without authori  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * New Book Reevaluates the Sensuous Still Lifes of Anne Vallayer-Coster The French Painter is given her due in the first English language-monograph in 20 years * Anne Vallayer-Coster (1744-1818) was 25 years old when she was accepted into the Academie royale de peinture et de sculpture (French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture) in Paris in July 1770-one of only 15 women artists admitted   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans Silent As Trump's VA Cuts More Than 14,000 Jobs, Putting Veterans' Health at Risk * Jen Kiggans has been radio silent as the Department of Veterans Affairs cuts more than 14,000 medical positions, putting veterans' health care access at risk. According to the New York Times, the VA is suffering a "severe shortage" of doctors in 90 percent of its departments - with mos  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: The Criminal Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the propos  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos March 2026: Celebrating Jayhawk achievements * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. KU Kudos is published 6-7 times a year. Have something to share? Submi  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Kyrgyzstan: Women, Girls with Disabilities Face Abuse * (Bishkek, March 6, 2026) - Women with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan face alarming rates of harassment, physical and sexual abuse, and economic discrimination, despite legal reforms, Human Rights Watch said today, ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, 2026. The Kyrgyz government has taken positive steps in the last year to address v  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * L.A.-Area Escape Room Becomes the First One in the World with a Union Contract * Los Angeles - This week, workers who guide guests through a spine-tingling immersive experience at The Basement, an LA-area escape room, have become the first escape room workers in the world to reach an agreement for a union contract. Two years ago, the performers at the Sylmar attraction unio  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Edwin Osario for Election to Congress * AFGE says Osario will fight for federal workers FLEMINGTON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Edwin Osario for election to the U.S. House representing New York's 7 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The st  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The Lawfare Project, an organization that provides legal counsel and services, issued the following news release: * * * Haaretz corrects false claims about Brooke Goldstein's trip to Gaza During the war in Gaza, media coverage was highly polarized, and in many cases deeply misleading. False narratives--including claims of famine and other blood-libel style allegations--spread rapidly and were amplified across international outlets, shaping public perception in ways unteth  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Bill To Provide Economic Relief To Communities Impacted By Nuclear Plant Closures * Washington, D.C. - 3/6/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Economic Recovery for Nuclear-Affected Communities Act, legislation that will deliver direct economic relief to communities burdened by stranded nuclear waste and the loss of local nuclear power plants. Communit  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Energy Secretary Chris Wright Visit Indian Point, Call for Rebuilding And Reopening of Nuclear Facilities * Buchanan, N.Y. - 3/6/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the site of the former Indian Point Energy Center, where Lawler called for the plant to be rebuilt and reopened as part of an effort to lower energy costs and stren  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WVON: "AS WE MOVE FORWARD, IT'S IMPORTANT TO RECOMMIT TO THE THINGS THAT REVEREND JACKSON FOUGHT FOR THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on a special WVON broadcast from the funeral of Reverend Jesse Jackson and discussed the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jackson and the commitment to justice he has inspir  more

NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Letter to the EU Regarding Danish and Swedish Rights Defenders Imprisoned in Bahrain * Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Vice President / High Representative Kallas, Dear Special Representative for Human Rights Ollongren, We are writing to you regarding the ongoing war and conflict in the Middle East, with particular reference to the situation in Bahrain and our concerns regarding two   more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Mamdani Administration Announces Plan to Close Bellevue Shelter Due to Deteriorating Conditions * Citing severe disrepair, the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services have prepared a short-term operational plan to vacate 30th Street and relocate critical functions to other sites * Today, the Mamdani Administration announced a plan to close the 30th Street Shelt  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on March 5, 2026 by E. J. McMahon entitled "The Limits of New York's "Tax the Rich" Policy." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction: New York's Fiscal Exposure New York State's revenue-raising strategy since the Great Recession could be summed up by a frequent chant at then-candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign rallies: "Tax the Rich!" Starting in 2009, with a misnamed "millionaire tax," the state has piled   more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Feb. 17, 2026 by John D. Sailer and Tal Fortgang entitled "Model Legislation to Reform Faculty Accountability in Higher Education." Here is the introduction: * * * In an interview for the 2022 documentary What Is a Woman,[1] psychologist and women's studies scholar Patrick Grzanka told conservative commentator and provocateur Matt Walsh that he was "really uncomfortable with [the] language of, like, get  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2026 by Jennifer Weber entitled "Reassessing "Carter-Case" Spending for Students with Disabilities in New York City Schools." Here is the executive summary: * * * New York City's special-education system looks very different today from the way it did a decade ago. For the 2026 fiscal year, 2.15% of the Department of Education's entire budget was approved for "Carter-case" tuition reimbursement. Orig  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Feb, 26, 2026 by Renu Mukherjee entitled "Selective Success: A Comparative Analysis of Chicago's Selective Enrollment and Public High Schools." Here is the introduction: * * * For years, progressive politicians in cities across the U.S. have tried to shut down selective enrollment high schools, which use standardized tests and grades to determine student admissions.[1] These institutions offer academica  more

NEW YORK, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * March 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education NFTE's latest Nexus policy brief explores Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education. Around the world, students are experiencing rising disengagement and instability as traditional academic models are struggling to meet their broader developmental needs. Entre  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Arrested and Charged with Falsely Impersonating U.S. Army Veteran for Over 30 Years * BOSTON - A Pittsfield, Mass. man has been arrested and charged with falsely impersonating a United States Army veteran for over 30 years to obtain medical care at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and other benefits. James D. Sommers, whose age   more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release: * * * Medidata and CRIO Empower Over 2,500 Global Research Sites with Seamless Integration to Accelerate Clinical Trials Strategic partnership eliminates human error and provides sponsors with real-time, high-quality clinical data for critical eSource-based trials * Medidata, a Dassault Systemes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solution  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizing the need to overcome existing obstacles to the deployment and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in clinical settings. The committee highlighted MSK's commitment to offering innovative cancer treatment, which includes the use of several U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-a  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: * * * Additional Performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde Added on April 4 Due to Overwhelming Demand With the upcoming seven-performance run of Yuval Sharon's new production of Tristan und Isolde having already sold out, the Metropolitan Opera announced an additional matinee performance to take place on Saturday, April 4, at 12PM. Tickets for the additional performance go on sale on Monday, March 9, at 12PM ET. For  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Milestones in the history of women in medicine and biomedical science at U-M From the first women admitted alongside men at a major medical school, to the training ground for the first female Surgeon General and the laboratories of scientific pioneers * On a cold March day in 1870, a milestone in American medical history happened on the Unive  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Personal tech, social media, and the "decline of humanity" * Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt presented a forceful analysis of the damage smartphones and social media are doing to our cognition, our civic fabric, and our children's wellbeing, while calling for renewed action to ward off their effects, in the latest of MIT's Compton Lectures on Wednesday. "Around the world, peop  more

ROLLA, Missouri, March 6 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * The future of mining engineering: Sam Steele is more than ready * By the time Sam Steele graduates from Missouri S&T, the mining engineering junior who is also a Kummer Vanguard Scholar, will already have experience working in underground salt mines in New York, surface phosphate operations in Florida and a blasting company in Herman, Missouri. Steele grew up in Kansas, and his dad is  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Health System and 32BJ Health Fund Partner to Deliver In-Network Access to High-Quality Health Care * Mount Sinai Health System and the 32BJ Health Fund announced today that they have agreed to partner directly to provide quality, affordable healthcare to eligible members and their families. The agreement gives the more than 100,000 building service workers covered by  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * As North Carolina Republicans Pushed Noem for Delayed Helene Relief, "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Did Nothing As Kristi Noem is replaced as DHS Secretary, reporting from the New York Times is highlighting how North Carolina Republicans pushed Noem for "the billions of dollars FEMA owed the state" while "recovery czar" Michael Whatley did nothing. Despite being put in charge of "lead[ing  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Consumer Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging it to deny an application seeking approval to form Enova Interim Bank and acquire Grasshopper Bank, arguing that the proposal would allow a national bank devoted to high cost consumer lending. NCLC's letter outlines that Enova, which operates lending platforms such as CashNetUSA and NetCredit, offers loans with annual percentage rates (APRs) ranging f  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an educator, activist, and elected leader, he has proven   more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Represents West Capital Lending in its Acquisition of Class A Headquarters Office Building in Irvine, California Newmark announces the Company has represented West Capital Lending in its $23.75 million acquisition of 17911 Von Karman Avenue, a premier 104,375-square-foot, five-story Class A office building located in the Irvine Concourse submarket of Irvine, California. In the owner-user transaction, West Cap  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 3 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary by NFL.com columnist Jeffri Chadiha: * * * NFL free agency: Five teams that must make a major splash in 2026 We are about to venture into another new cycle of NFL free agency, and this offseason should offer just as much excitement as we've witnessed in recent years. The league is coming off a 2025 season that included tremendous parity and intrigue. Some traditionally dominant franchises spent the winter wa  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals do not franchise tag Trey Hendrickson; four-time Pro Bowl DE to become free agent Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Trey Hendrickson is headed to the open market. The Cincinnati Bengals declined to use their franchise tag on the four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. The 2026 tag would have paid Hendrickson $24.434 million for one   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Working to Help New Yorkers Fight Debt Collection Lawsuits Will Continue Fight to Provide Free Advice For years, New York-based nonprofit Upsolve, Inc., trained volunteers to give basic legal advice to New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits under the protection of an injunction holding that this kind of advice was protected free speech. Upsolve's program was successful, and in rec  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement: * * * NRCC Chair Hudson Statement on SCOTUS New York Redistricting Ruling NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Democrat attempts to redistrict New York: "This is a big, decisive win for our House majority and a clear setback for Democrats who were hoping to change the playing field. With the lines staying in place for 2026,   more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces $50 Million Capital Investment to Reconstruct 10 Parks in Underserved Neighborhoods * Park improvements will benefit more than 116,500 New Yorkers in historically neglected communities * CUNY releases new study linking park improvements with reduced stress * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced $50 million  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches New Efforts to Take Sidewalk Sheds Down, Require Fewer Unnecessary Sheds * NYCHA making $650 million in facade repairs and taking sheds down at 40 developments across NYC * New DOB rules will require sheds less frequently and keep open space uncovered * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a series of programs to take longstanding sheds down, especially   more

NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani, DCWP Sue Predatory Tow Truck Operator for Junk Fees, Overcharging Customers and Other Unlawful Practices * Mayor Mamdani, Commissioner Levine vow full restitution for New Yorkers ripped off by Instant Recovery Towing * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced a lawsuit against Instant Recovery Corp., a Bronx-ba  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Madeline A. Naegle, Professor Emerita at NYU Meyers College of Nursing, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include post-baccalaureate nursing degrees in the definition of professional degree programs under proposed Reimagining and Improving Student Education regulations. In the communication, the nursing college emphasizes a substantial shortage of mental health nurses in the United States and globally. It was repo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 2 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: * * * Overcharged for Storage? U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock Delivers Certainty U-Haul(R) announced today it is changing the self-storage industry with a 1-Year Price Lock Guarantee. The offer provides cost certainty to storage customers while Public Storage(R), Extra Space Storage(R), CubeSmart(R) and other national competitors advertise deceptive introductory rates -- only to be followed by frequent   more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, March 3 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches Breakthrough Structured Settlements Annuity Benefit Option Payout Plus offers stability with significantly more room to grow. * Pacific Life announced the launch of Payout Plus, a unique structured settlements annuity benefit option that redefines what's possible in settlement planning. Payout Plus introduces an indexed-based design with meaningful opportu  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 3 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Small Business Wage Growth Remains Steady in February Hourly earnings growth remains below three percent for the 16th consecutive month * According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, the Small Business Jobs Index registered 98.77 in February. Meanwhile, hourly ea  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 6 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * PETA Applauds Congresswoman's Request to Secretary Kennedy to Suspend Primate Imports Staten Island, N.Y. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor on Primate Experimentation, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, regarding Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, urging U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to immediately susp  more

GENESEO, New York, March 6 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news: * * * Philosophy Professor Explores LGBTQ+ Reproduction Experiences * While philosophy research in reproduction has significantly increased in the last 20 years, LGBTQ+ people are often excluded from the conversation, says Amanda Roth, Geneseo philosophy professor and coordinator of the gender, sexuality, and women's studies program. She is exploring their experience more deeply through  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar By Charles Anzalone  Educators, law enforcement, first responders, mental health professionals and other school-safety stakeholders, including parents and guardians, are invited to attend the 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar to learn new practical strategie  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Shocking Job Loss: 28,000 Health Care Jobs Vanish in February in the Wake of the GOP Cuts to Health Care to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires Researchers Estimate 150,000+ Jobs Will Be Eliminated in 2026 Due to Republican Lawmakers Ripping Away Health Care Tax Credits Alone * Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a dismal jobs report concluding that the U.S. economy lost over 92,000 jobs in Februa  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Publishers File Suit Against Notorious Pirate Site Anna's Archive * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) announced a major infringement suit today against the notorious pirate site Anna's Archive, brought by thirteen publishing companies across the trade, educational, and professional and scientific publishing sectors. Apress Media, LLC et al. v. Anna's Archive a  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following report (No. 93) on Feb. 25, 2026 by Eldar Mamedov entitled "A US Framework for Baltic Security and Russia Policy." Here is the executive summary: * * * Geographically exposed, politically hardline, and highly militarily dependent on the United States and other Western allies, the Baltic states are both a vulnerability and a potential trip wire in the relationship between NATO, America, and Russ  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following report (No. 94) on Feb. 26, 2026 by Annelle Sheline entitled "Are Qatar and Saudi Arabia Reassessing Their Reliance on the US?." Here is the executive summary: * * * America's Arab partners once viewed the United States as their primary security provider. Yet since President Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the Middle East has experienced increasing volatility, much of it driven by Is  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * RANKING MEMBER MENG RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT KASH PATEL'S FIRING OF IRAN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS LEADING UP TO WAR IN IRAN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel raising concerns about his decision   more

ITHACA, New York, March 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson to give public talk March 24 * Jeffrey Gibson, an interdisciplinary artist whose immersive work explores ideas around belonging and utilizes layered materials and reference points, will give a public talk in the Abby and Howard Milstein Auditorium March 24 as the spring 2026 John A. Cooper Visiting Artist Lecture Series speaker at the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Ce  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement following her opposition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill: "After the killing of American citizens by federal agents and chaos in the streets, it's clear Congress must exert its power over DHS and rein in its ICE division.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on House War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement on the House war powers resolution regarding the Trump Administration's military action in Iran. "Since 1979, the Iranian regime has been a grave threat to the region, the U.S., our ally Israel, and global security. Iran is the world's leading state spo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on Removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement following President Trump's announcement that he would remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office: "Secretary Kristi Noem's tenure as Homeland Security Secretary has been nothing short of a disaster. Under her failed leadershi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Invoke the Arms Export Control Act's Emergency Authority to Send Weapons to Israel Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the Trump administration's decision to invoke the Arms Control  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on Feb. 18, 2026 by Emma DeAngeli, Margaret A. Walls and Yongfan Zhao entitled "Adapting Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise: A Review of Coastal State Policies for Septic Systems". Here is the executive summary: * * * One in five homes in the United States relies on on-site waste disposal systems (OWDS), or septic systems, to manage wastewater. In rural areas, the OWDS share is even higher. Rising   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 6 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Rooted in place: Architects share design for new Humanities & Social Sciences Complex * When the design team for The University of New Mexico's new Humanities & Social Sciences Complex (HSSC) wanted to understand Pueblo Revival style, they didn't just study examples like UNM's Zimmerman Library. They got in a car to see "what Pueblo Revival might mean and where it came from." Architects from S  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * RIPPAC to host CNN's Elie Honig for discussion on politics and prosecution CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig is scheduled to discuss U.S. politics and the country's justice system during a public program at Rowan University on Thursday, March 26. An experienced commentator and expert on the Department of Justice and the Supreme Court, Honig will present "Prosecution, Politics, & Presidential Accountability"  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russia Declares Leading LGBT Rights Group 'Extremist' * Last week, a St. Petersburg court in a closed door hearing, designated a leading Russian LGBT rights group, Coming Out, as an "extremist organization." The ruling delivers another severe blow to a community that has become a key target of the Kremlin's harmful "traditional values" crusade. Coming Out is the first LGBT rights organization  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Sikorsky Ramps Up Production of New Variant S-92(R) Helicopter Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is preparing to build the first production batch of S-92A+(TM) helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship commercial heavy-lifter. A+ model aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, and an  more

NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSrep) -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Building Operations releases Winter 2026 Market Trends Report, exploring sector shifts and emerging growth drivers Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its Winter 2026 Construction Market Trends Report. Leveraging its Composite Construction Index, the report delivers in-depth analysis and critical insights into the current  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 2 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * SRC Awarded Contract Under Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD IDIQ Program SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), a not-for-profit defense research and development company, has been named one of the awardees under the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-qu  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "Today, I met with Tom Homan to make a straightforward appeal: Help us keep New Yorkers safe by ending aggressive and unlawful ICE operations in this state. No more militarized raids, no more plans for large-scale detention centers and no more attacks on law-abiding people who call New York home. "President Trump promised he would not engage in a federal i  more

ALBANY, New York, March 7 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New York State Mesonet Collaborates on Maine Statewide Weather Network By Mike Nolan The University of Maine is launching a statewide weather monitoring network through collaboration with the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center. University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently installed an advanced weather station in Orono, the third in what will be  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - March 6, 2026 * * Climate Change * Clean Air * Clean Energy * Climate Change * Dirty Energy * Public Lands & Oceans * Toxics * Trump Administration * California * Massachusetts * Michigan * New Jersey * New York * Washington *** Original text here: https://www.lcv.org/media-center/this-week-in-climat  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 7 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - February 2026 TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for February 2026. TSX welcomed 28 new issuers in February 2026, compared with 23 in the previous month and 25 in February 2025. The new listings were 22 exchange traded funds, four mining companies, one life sciences company and on  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Freedom250 Unveil 'Freedom Moves You' Campaign and Other Freedom250 Initiatives to Celebrate 250 Years of American Greatness * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today highlighted the Department's new "Freedom Moves You" campaign - a free storytelling program that brings iconic American images and thought-provoking   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations related to student loan limits and the classification of professional degree programs. The letter outlines concerns about how the proposed changes may adversely affect student access to financing, particularly for students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields and other specialized professions. In the letter, UB expr  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 5 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection * When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what about mobile aquatic species that live across a broad range of temperatures and latitudes? New research, led by Cornell and the University of Connecticut  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 7 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate clinicians bring pediatric cancer training to Kenya Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University pediatric nurse practitioner Brooke Fraser recently shared best practices in pediatric oncology treatment during a two-week trip to Kenya. Fraser, NP, was accompanied by Upstate's Gail Nolan, RN, for the trip in early February. They visited two hospita  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Abortion Restrictions Causing Preventable Deaths * State restrictions on abortion, since the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the US constitution does not confer a right to abortion, are creating risks to pregnant people nationwide. Women are dying preventable deaths because abortion care is denied or delayed due to state restrictions. Thirteen states enforce complete abortion bans, while   more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside to Host Thompson Center Event on Trust, Power, and the Future... * Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership Presents: Power and Perception: Democracy, Enforcement, and Trust in U.S. Courts Kenosha, Wis. -The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership will host a nationally recognized panel of legal scholars, journalists, and public thinkers for Power and Perce  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Booker, Frost Introduce Bicameral Bills to Strengthen Music and Arts Education * Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) introduced two pieces of legislation to strengthen music and arts education in schools nationwide. The Music In Our Schools Month Resolution, led by Velazquez and Frost in the House with Bo  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, March 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Awards $50K in Grants Through New Charitable Foundation * VHB's Charitable Foundation recently awarded six grants-$50,000 in total-to nonprofits nominated by VHB employees for their impact in local communities. Each organization was championed by a VHBer who   more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds a Briefing to Update New Yorkers on Meeting With Border Czar Tom Homan * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a briefing in the Red Room to update New Yorkers on her meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). A  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Vietnam's Courageous Women Behind Bars * In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, the Vietnam Women's Union launched a nationwide campaign called "long-dress week" ( tuan le ao dai ) to "promote the beauty of Vietnam's women." Between March 1 and 8, women have been urged to wear "traditional" long dresses at workplaces and public events to spotlight "the image" of Vietnamese fe  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington secures court order to enforce ruling that requires FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take concrete steps to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (B  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Westchester Jewish Community Services has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations that could adversely affect the behavioral health workforce. The nonprofit organization is urging the department to reconsider the classification of graduate programs in social work and related fields. The department's proposed regulations would impose stricter federal loan caps on traditional graduate programs, designating higher lim  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 6 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Why does the body deem some foods safe and others unsafe? * * Highlights * Scientists identify three new proteins, one each from soybean, corn, and wheat, that the body uses to determine oral tolerance-the opposite of food allergy * They found that specialized immune cells called regulatory T cells interact with these proteins in the gut * By understanding tolerance,   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Woodstock Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting an extension of the comment period concerning the application for Enova Interim Bank to merge with Grasshopper Bank, stating that additional time is necessary for stakeholders to review the proposal and its potential effects on consumer protection laws. The proposed merger would transition Enova from its current operations as a consumer lender and small busine  more

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Workers' Rights: 'Fair Chains, Fair Opportunities' * (Amsterdam) - Human Rights Watch will conduct research for the next three years into working conditions in the supply chains in Asia for European countries, thanks to the generous support of the players of the Postcode Lottery Netherlands. Many of the products sold in Europe begin their journey in Asia. Yet too many of the workers making th  more