Saturday - March 7, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday March 07, 2026 ( 173 items )  
'Bloodhounds' Season 2 Gears Up for April 3 Premiere With Hard-Hitting New Teaser and Poster
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Bloodhounds' Season 2 Gears Up for April 3 Premiere with Hard-Hitting New Teaser and Poster We're stepping back into the ring this April 3 when Bloodhounds Season 2 premieres globally on Netflix. A new teaser poster and teaser trailer offer a first look at the tension, high stakes, and punishing blows waiting in the next chapter of this boxing revenge saga. Released in 2023, Bloodhounds gripped a  more
'Not Sustainable for Our National Security': Homeland Republicans Urge Democrats to End Their DHS Shutdown on House Floor
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
'The Alabama Solution,' The Oaklandside, and Mississippi Today/New York Times/Reveal Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Free Speech and Open Government
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
2026 Farm Bill Advances with Costa Priorities Supporting Central Valley Farmers and Working Families
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Farm Bill Advances with Costa Priorities Supporting Central Valley Farmers and Working Families * WASHINGTON \- Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, and Co-Chair of the Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus, announced major victories for the Central Valley in the Farm, Food, and Natio  more
9-1-1: Nashville: Small Potatoes (3/12)
BURBANK, California, March 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Small Potatoes (3/12) * THURSDAY, MARCH 12 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Small Potatoes" (113) Logline: After saving a father and daughter from a cliffside crash, Taylor lands an invite to record with a Nashville idol, which leads her to consider how far she'll go for fame. Meanwhile, Blue and Taylor go public with their rela  more
Advocacy Groups Urge Education Department to Protect Borrowers In Student Loan Rulemaking
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
AG Campbell Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration To Restore Billions In Disaster Mitigation Funding
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
AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care
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
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago on Drug, Firearm, and Material Support of Terrorism Charges
ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago on Drug, Firearm, and Material Support of Terrorism Charges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of the violent Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on drug, firearm, and material support of terrorism charges. JESUS OMAR IBARRA FELIX led an armed security group known as t  more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX: Open Vehicle Recall Search Tool Reaches 10 Billion Checks
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
Alliant International University Supports Inclusion of Clinical Psychology Programs in Federal Loan Reform
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Alliant International University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of doctorate-level clinical psychology programs as "professional degrees" under new regulations. The letter emphasizes the significance of this designation in supporting mental health professions amid increasing workforce demands. In the letter dated March 2, 2026, Alliant's President and CEO highlighted the university's involvement in th  more
App by USF Student Entrepreneurs Named Most Disruptive Startup
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * App by USF Student Entrepreneurs Named Most Disruptive Startup A team of USF students began the spring semester with a huge win: Their app, Globana, was named one of 2025's Most Disruptive Business School Startups by business school news outlet Poets & Quants. Fintech app Globana was also a winning entry at USF's Innovation Summit last year. Founded by economics major Chibuike Nkem  more
Aptiv and Wind River Showcase Network V2X Solution for Sensor Sharing Leveraging Verizon's Connected Driving Platform
ALAMEDA, California, March 2 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release: * * * Aptiv and Wind River Showcase Network V2X Solution for Sensor Sharing Leveraging Verizon's Connected Driving Platform Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) and Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, is unveiling a proof-of-concept showcasing a mobile-network Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution for sharing of sensor data between vehicles to support advance  more
Archer Aviation Urges FAA to Restore Operations at Indianapolis Downtown Heliport
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Archer Aviation has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging the restoration of operations at the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport. The company emphasizes the necessity of maintaining strategically located aviation facilities to cultivate the future of air mobility. In their correspondence, Archer highlights the critical nature of preserving existing aviation infrastructure, arguing that the permanent closure and repurposing of facilities  more
Arizona Workers and Advocates Call Out "Reckless" Decision to Delay Heat Safety Rules Putting Lives at Risk After Hottest Winter on Record
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Arizona Workers and Advocates Call Out "Reckless" Decision to Delay Heat Safety Rules Putting Lives at Risk After Hottest Winter on Record Workers and advocates turn to the Industrial Commission of Arizona to directly advance a strong, enforceable heat standard * The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Committee decl  more
Attorney General Bonta Exposes Bay Area Tax Evasion Scheme Involving Luxury Vehicles Registered Out of State
SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Exposes Bay Area Tax Evasion Scheme Involving Luxury Vehicles Registered Out of State * California owed over $1.8 million in unpaid taxes OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), today announced charges against 14 in  more
Attorney General Bonta Warns Companies of Responsibility to Disclose Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products
SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Warns Companies of Responsibility to Disclose Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an enforcement advisory letter to companies that manufacture or sell baby food in California, reminding them of requirements under Assembly Bill 899 (AB 899), authored by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), to  more
AV Issues Statement Regarding Active Negotiations for Contract Amendment to Support U.S. Space Force's SCAR Program
MONROVIA, California, March 3 -- AeroVironment issued the following statement: * * * AV Issues Statement Regarding Active Negotiations for Contract Amendment to Support U.S. Space Force's SCAR Program Confident in ability to successfully deliver AV's systems ahead of competitors * AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Space Force's delivery of BADGER phased array antenna system  more
AV Partners With City of Albuquerque and State of New Mexico in Defense Manufacturing Expansion
MONROVIA, California, March 3 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV Partners with City of Albuquerque and State of New Mexico in Defense Manufacturing Expansion AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in advanced defense and aerospace solutions, today announced plans to invest more than $30 million to significantly expand its manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Supported by an initial $5 million from the State of New Mexico and $1 m  more
Banorte Partners With Hitachi Vantara to Build a Future-Ready Digital Banking Platform
SANTA CLARA, California, March 6 -- Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, issued the following news release: * * * Banorte Partners with Hitachi Vantara to Build a Future-Ready Digital Banking Platform Seamless data center migration and mainframe storage upgrade cuts response times by 50% and enables hyper-personalized services * Grupo Financiero Banorte, one of Mexico's largest and most trusted financial institutions, has partnered with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure  more
Bill aims to boost Missouri's film and TV industry
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 6 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Bill aims to boost Missouri's film and TV industry * Lawmakers are considering legislation that would keep the cameras rolling in Missouri and bring more movie and TV productions to the Show Me State. SB 1079, sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), would strengthen Missouri's motion media production tax credit program. Under current law, $8 millio  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Alaska 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Alaska 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 18.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Alaska, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 57,000. Nationwide, union membe  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Arizona 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Arizona 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Arizona, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 132,000. Nationwide, union mem  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in California 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in California 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 14.9 percent of wage and salary workers in California, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 2,489,000. Nationwide,   more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Hawaii 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Hawaii 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 24.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Hawaii, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 145,000. Nationwide, union memb  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Idaho 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Idaho 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Idaho, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 36,000. Nationwide, union members   more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Nevada 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Nevada 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 13.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 189,000. Nationwide, union memb  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Oregon 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Oregon 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 15.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Oregon, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 283,000. Nationwide, union memb  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Union Members in Washington 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Washington 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 18.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Washington, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 632,000. Nationwide, un  more
Brownley and Colleagues Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley and Colleagues Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies * Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chriss  more
Brownley Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution * House Republicans Block Effort to End Unauthorized Hostilities with Iran Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after the House failed to advance H.Con.Res. 38, a Concurrent War Powers Resolution directing the President to terminate the unauthorized use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities again  more
Bryn Mawr Blueprint: How a 'Superb Education' Forged a Trailblazing Surgeon and Colonel
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Firsts, Front Lines, and Fearless Resolve Annie Wright '92 first became friends with Marjorie Mosier '58 through the Bryn Mawr Club of Los Angeles, where Wright served as president. Over the course of their 30-year friendship, Wright discovered the extraordinary path of Mosier's life and recognized that her friend's story deserved to be preserved in her own words. Wright sat down with Mosier for a wide-ran  more
Bynum Introduces Bill Supporting Wildfire Victims
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Introduces Bill Supporting Wildfire Victims * Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Vince Fong (CA-20), Tom McClintock (CA-05), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Blake Moore (UT-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act. This bill would exempt wildfire relief payments made to victims f  more
CAIR-CA Applauds CA State Senate for Passing Resolution Recognizing Holy Month of Ramadan
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Applauds CA State Senate for Passing Resolution Recognizing Holy Month of Ramadan The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the official passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 125 (SCR 125) by the CA State Senate. The resolution, authored by California Senator   more
CAIR-CA Welcomes Gov. Newsom's Remarks Recognizing Israel as an Apartheid State
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Gov. Newsom's Remarks Recognizing Israel as an Apartheid State The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed California Governor Gavin Newsom's remarks recognizing Israel as an apartheid state and criticizing Israel's role in pushing the U.S. into a war with Iran. The organization also encouraged Gov. Newsom   more
Cal Poly Humboldt Annual History Event Welcomes Hundreds of Local Students
ARCATA, California, March 6 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Annual History Event Welcomes Hundreds of Local Students * History Day is open to students in 4th-12th grades. Students participated individually and in groups. Students in 4th and 5th grades used posters to interpret the theme. Those in grades 6-12 chose from one of six categories: documentaries, exhibits, historical papers, performances, podcasts, and websites. By the end, 5  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Major Transformation of Six Vacant Buildings in Los Angeles County Into Mental Health and Housing Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, March 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces major transformation of six vacant buildings in Los Angeles County into mental health and housing communities What you need to know: A Proposition 1 investment of $65 million for mental health services in Los Angeles County will help convert vacant state-owned property into 162 housing and mental health treatment beds. * As part of his comp  more
Calif. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Urges Inclusion of Counseling Programs In Professional Degree Category
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Cathleen Coombs, a vocational rehabilitation counselor in California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to revise a proposed rule so that master's-level counseling programs qualify as professional degrees under federal student loan regulations. The proposed regulations would significantly limit federal borrowing capacity for graduate counseling students. Under current federal student loan structures, vocational rehabilitation   more
California Approves 128 Oil Wells in Two Months, More Than Last Three Years Combined
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * California Approves 128 Oil Wells in Two Months, More Than Last Three Years Combined * BAKERSFIELD, Calif.- California regulators have approved more new oil and gas wells in Kern County during the first two months of 2026 than in the last three years combined. Since January, the California Geologic Energy Management Division, or CalGEM, has approved 128 new drilling permi  more
California Attorney Guilty of Federal Contempt Charge for Failing To Ensure Distribution of Settlement Funds to Relatives of Victims of Lion Air Flight 610
ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * California Attorney Guilty of Federal Contempt Charge for Failing To Ensure Distribution of Settlement Funds to Relatives of Victims of Lion Air Flight 610 CHICAGO -- A California attorney pleaded guilty today in Chicago to a criminal contempt of court charge for disobeying a court order that called for settlement funds to be distribute  more
California High School Produces Both First- and Second-Place Winners in National Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * California High School Produces Both First- and Second-Place Winners in National Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest * WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association Foundation has announced the national winners of the Lights, Camera, Save! teen video contest, a nationwide competition that encourages teens ages 13-18 to create a 30-second or less video educating the  more
California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JONATHAN GARCIA, also known as "Gordo," 37, of Long Beach, California, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 78  more
California Siblings Convicted of Drug Conspiracy Charges
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * California Siblings Convicted of Drug Conspiracy Charges CAPE GIRARDEAU - Jurors on Thursday convicted Lorenzo A. Marquez, 32, and Adam A. Marquez, 27, for their role in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine to a drug-trafficking organization in Southeast Missouri. The ver  more
California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran * California Gasoline Prices As the conflict in Iran continues to disrupt the global oil market, California's gas prices rose another 10 cents overnight. According to AAA, on March 6, California's average gasoline price was $4.905 per gallon, while the nation's average was $3.320, making it almost 50% higher  more
Capital Research Center Posts Commentary: Opposition to Emissions-Free Nuclear Power
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
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Warns Education Department Rule Could Harm Pediatric Healthcare Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Children's Hospital Los Angeles submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns that a proposed rule on professional degree programs could restrict access to federal student loans for several healthcare professions and weaken the workforce pipeline serving pediatric patients. In its letter, CHLA emphasizes the need for the Department to classify various healthcare roles, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapis  more
Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew returns home after 119-day, multi-mission patrol
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew returns home after 119-day, multi-mission patrol; more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine seized * ALAMEDA, Calif. - The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) returned to their home port in Alameda, on Sunday, following a historic 119-day multi-mission deployment spanning more than 26,000 miles from the Eastern Pacific Ocean to the Northern   more
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting on H.Con.Res. 38, a War Powers Resolution to oppose Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. "The Constitution is clear: Donald Trump cannot enter into a war without approval from Congress. Clearly, the American public and Congress do not influenc  more
Consumer Alert: State Farm: 4 in 5 Fire Survivors Say They're Livin' On A Prayer
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Alert: State Farm: 4 in 5 Fire Survivors Say They're Livin' On A Prayer Survivors Respond to State Farm Ad with Testimony of Insurance Struggles * Consumer Watchdog and Eaton Fire Survivors Network released a new Consumer Alert video showing the ongoing struggles of L.A. fire survivors to get their insurance benefits in response to State Farm's "Livin' on a Prayer" Super Bowl ad. In Sta  more
Consumer Reports Applauds the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for Launching Investigation Into Surveillance Pricing
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
Corps of Engineers Chief Graham Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment released the following written testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - Administration Priorities": * * * Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Wilson, and Members of the Subcommittee: Before I proce  more
County Welfare Directors Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Education Department Rule Limiting Graduate Student Loans
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed rule changes that could severely limit access to graduate student loans for essential training programs in social work and other vital fields. As a nonprofit association representing human service directors across California's 58 counties, CWDA emphasizes the importance of graduate-level training in addr  more
CSU's Statement on Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
LONG BEACH, California, March 7 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Statement on Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Today, the California State University (CSU) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), to protect the University against an unlawful attempt to retroactively punish San Jose State University (SJSU). The CSU also rejected OCR's Proposed Resolution Agreement stemming   more
CSUF Opens 'Brave Space' With $2.9 Million Planned Gift
FULLERTON, California, March 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Opens 'Brave Space' With $2.9 Million Planned Gift * For Cal State Fullerton linguistics major Erin Aviles, the new Dippel Cochran Brave Space inside the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers is more than a safe space for students. "While a safe space prioritizes comfort and safety, the Brave Space is an environment that encourages discomfort through dialogue, education  more
Curtis, Colleagues Call on EPA to Reverse Biden-era Vapor Testing Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Colleagues Call on EPA to Reverse Biden-era Vapor Testing Requirements * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined 10 of hisRepublican colleagues in a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling for the repeal of Biden-era gasoline vapor testing regulations and a return to previous standards. "These challeng  more
Daniel Boyarin to Deliver 2026 Robert M. Cover Lecture
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 6 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Daniel Boyarin to Deliver 2026 Robert M. Cover Lecture * Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin will deliver the Robert M. Cover Lecture on March 23, 2026. The lecture, titled "Halakha and Aggada: After 'Nomos and Narrative,'" will take place at 4:10 p.m. in Room 120 of the Sterling Law Building. Daniel Boyarin is the Hermann P. and Sophia Taubman Emeritus Professor of Talmudic Culture in the Departments of Middle Ea  more
Dartmouth College: Turn to the Sun for Climate Resilience, Says Bill McKibben
HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 7 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Turn to the Sun for Climate Resilience, Says Bill McKibben The author and environmentalist said clean energy is yielding promising results. Written by: Charlotte Albright The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative and house communities co-hosted a March 3 talk by author and environmental activist Bill McKibben, bringing together students, faculty, and staff as he warned about the dire consequences of a changing c  more
DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows * Washington, D.C. - Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external) continues to grow, with the legislation now surpassing 75 endorsements from organizations across the faith, business, national security, and civic sectors. The supporters represent a wide range of voices, from faith leaders and employers to veter  more
Direct Relief: Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 7 -- Direct Relief issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, by Vice President of Communications Tony Morain: * * * Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes Over the past year, Direct Relief has delivered more than $100 million in medical aid and grants to healthcare partners across the Middle East and neighboring countries, supporting hospitals and clinics throughout the region. Escalating hostilit  more
Disability Rights California Calls for Accessible Evaluation of Ticket to Work Program
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Disability Rights California submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration regarding the proposed evaluation of the Ticket to Work Program, urging the agency to ensure that the review process is accessible, comprehensive and representative of all relevant programs and participants. The public comment letter responds to a request for input issued on February 2, 2026, in the Federal Register. As the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Californ  more
DraftKings and ESPN detail plans to provide account linking for customers
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * DraftKings and ESPN detail plans to provide account linking for customers * DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) ("DraftKings" or the "Company") and ESPN today unveiled details at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for account linking between DraftKings' No. 1-rated Sportsbook and ESPN. Customers will be able to unlock a more personalized and streamlined experience by  more
Engineering Commercial Change: Melissa Honour ’02 on Using BUSPH Data Training to Scale Global Health Solutions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * From MPH to Product Management Leader Melissa Honour (SPH'02) shares how she used the foundation she gained in epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Public Health to carve out a high-profile career in product management at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare.  For nearly 25 years, Melissa Honour (SPH'02) has specialized in the transformation of healthca  more
England Journal of Medicine Publishes Phase III ALLEGORY Data Showing Genentech's Gazyva Significantly Reduces Disease Activity in the Most Common Form of Lupus
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Phase III ALLEGORY Data Showing Genentech's Gazyva Significantly Reduces Disease Activity in the Most Common Form of Lupus * Over three quarters of people on Gazyva plus standard therapy achieved at least a four-point improvement in SRI-4, a measure that assesses disease severity and symptoms * Gazyva has   more
Environmental Working Group: Secret GRAS - How 100+ Food Chemicals Bypassed Government Safety Review
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
Executive Order Raises the Bar on Federal Cybersecurity by Requiring Contractors to Enable Vulnerability Disclosure
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 2 -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release: * * * Executive Order Raises the Bar on Federal Cybersecurity by Requiring Contractors to Enable Vulnerability Disclosure Today, the White House released the [INSERT EXECUTIVE ORDER TITLE], marking a significant shift in cybersecurity policy by requiring federal contractors to implement vulnerability disclosure programs (VDPs). This action shifts VDPs from a recommended best practice   more
FAC Prevails in Public Records Lawsuit for Ventura County Sheriff's Immigration Operation Video Footage
SAN RAFAEL, California, March 7 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * FAC Prevails in Public Records Lawsuit for Ventura County Sheriff's Immigration Operation Video Footage Representing Buen Vecino in its lawsuit to compel disclosure of public records, the First Amendment Coalition and attorneys Gregory Pleasants and Shaffy Moeel have reached a settlement agreement with Ventura County and its sheriff to disclose video footage showing what deputy sheriffs d  more
FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- FarmSTAND issued the following news release: * * * FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit Group requesting further consideration of a district court's orders sealing important documents on how Big Ag firms operate * Fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND has filed a motion requesting further consideration of court orders that would keep important information about large meat corporations from public view. The  more
FBI Offers Reward of Up To $10,000 for Information About the Homicide of Yunique Puckett
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Offers Reward of Up To $10,000 for Information About the Homicide of Yunique Puckett The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) San Diego Field Office, Imperial County Resident Agency, in coordination with our law enforcement partners at the Imperial Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Los Angeles Field Division, is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leadi  more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of March 2-6, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Public Disclosure Updated Coordinated Party Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold. On March 3, the Commission published in the Federal Register updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced that the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold is $24,000. Please note that the U.  more
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Issues Beige Book on on March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District slowed slightly during the January through mid-February reporting period. Overall employment levels were stable on net, but there were reports of layoffs in the technology sector and attrition without replacement in other sectors. Wages grew at a slight pace, and annual pay increases were generally in li  more
FICO and Richard Childress Racing Continue Financial Literacy Partnership for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season
SAN JOSE, California, March 6 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * FICO and Richard Childress Racing Continue Financial Literacy Partnership for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season RCR and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch are teaming up with FICO to help NASCAR fans deepen their understanding of credit education through multi-race partnership * Global analytics software leader, FICO (NYSE: FICO) partners with Richard Childress Rac  more
FICO Partners With Banzai to Bring Credit Education to Millions of Students Nationwide
SAN JOSE, California, March 2 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Partners with Banzai to Bring Credit Education to Millions of Students Nationwide Partnership brings FICO's Score A Better Future(R) Fundamentals curriculum to 150,000 teachers through Banzai's education platform * Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) is transforming credit education for America's students. FICO is announcing a strategic partnership with financial litera  more
Fish On Urges NOAA to Reject Plan Proposal on Cordell Bank Conservation Area
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Fish On has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing opposition to a proposal affecting the Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area (GCA). The organization emphasizes that the long-term resilience of coastal communities and the seafood economy depends on science-based resource management practices. In the letter, Fish On argues that while certain short-term fishing opportunities creat  more
Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection
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
Fong Re-Introduces Bill Supporting Wildfire Victims in Honor of Doug LaMalfa
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Re-Introduces Bill Supporting Wildfire Victims in Honor of Doug LaMalfa * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act (link is external). Re-introduced in memorial to the late Mr. LaMalfa, this bill would exempt wildfire relief payments made to victims from federal income tax. Congressman  more
From Monument to Movement: CPP Honors the Life and Legacy of MLK
POMONA, California, March 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * From Monument to Movement: CPP Honors the Life and Legacy of MLK Stephanie Abraham The College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) at Cal Poly Pomona will host an event that celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with performances, readings and a panel on "The Past, Present and Future of Civil Rights." Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are w  more
Fryshuset and Netflix Launch New Initiative - Film Lab Puts Young People Behind the Camera
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Fryshuset and Netflix Launch New Initiative - The Film Lab Puts Young People Behind the Camera Building on the "Your Way In" collaboration, Netflix and Fryshuset today announced a new initiative to help more young people find their path into the film and TV industry in Sweden. Through this project, 30 selected participants aged 18 to 26 will collaborate in groups to create short films. They will   more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits For Seniors And Americans With Disabilities
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
Golden Gate Fishermen's Association Advocates for Cordell Bank Revisions
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Golden Gate Fishermen's Association, San Rafael, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing support for the implementation of revisions to the Cordell Bank Conservation Area approved by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). According to the organization, these revisions are important as they streamline regulations by consolidating and clarifying overlapping area-based rules within the Co  more
Goldwater Institute: Week in Review - Government Secrecy Rejected
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news wrapup: * * * Week in Review: Government Secrecy Rejected It was a staggering fine-$37.7 million-levied by the Biden Administration against a private university, all based on questionable allegations of misleading doctoral students about course requirements. But when the Goldwater Institute requested records to help explain it, the administration refused. In a win for government transparency,   more
Hagerty Introduces Troy Edgar, Trump's Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Troy Edgar, Trump's Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador * WASHINGTON- Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, at a nominations hearing. Remar  more
Health Universe Advocates for AI Integration and Interoperability in Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Health Universe has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizing the importance of reducing regulatory burdens to promote interoperability and innovation within health information technology (IT), particularly regarding artificial intelligence applications. In their correspondence, Health Universe commended the proposed revisions that include explicit recognition of automation technologies and their role in accessing an  more
House Judiciary Committee Passes Landmark McClintock Immigration Legislation, Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Committee Passes Landmark McClintock Immigration Legislation, Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act * Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today passed Congressman Tom McClintock's H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act. The bill asserts federal supremacy over enforcement of immigration law by pre-empting so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions from interfering wit  more
Housing Authority of Santa Barbara Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule Change on Federal Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that could impact thousands of households participating in federal housing programs. In its letter, the Housing Authority emphasizes that the new rule threatens the stability of mixed-status families, a demographic that their agency serves with existing federal programs. Approximately 3,00  more
Humane World Action Fund: Annual Congressional Humane Awards Honor Lawmakers Who Advance Animal Welfare Policies
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Annual Congressional Humane Awards honor lawmakers who advance animal welfare policies Members of Congress and canine friends join Humane World for Animals at Capitol Hill reception * Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, recognized 191 members of Congress for their leadership and commitment to animal pr  more
Humane World Action Fund: House Farm Bill Advances With Attacks on State-level Farmed Animal Welfare Protections
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * House Farm Bill advances with attacks on state-level farmed animal welfare protections Animal advocates denounce interference by Big Pork and other unscrupulous players as special favors Farm Bill passes out of committee by a 34 to 17 vote * In a lengthy debate that felt all too familiar, some House Agriculture Committee members, led by Cha  more
ICYMI: New York Post Feature: House's Medicaid Fraud Probe Expands to 10 States - Including New York, California - 'Combat Rampant Waste'
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
Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More Than $102 Million
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More than $102 Million Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh, has gifted IUP $1 million for IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine--bringing IUP's Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising cam  more
Indiana Chamber to Host Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Indiana Chamber to Host Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference Hoosier businesses navigating increasingly complex environmental regulations will have a chance to hear directly from regulators and compliance experts this spring, as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference April 21-22 in downtown Indianap  more
Innovaccer Urges HHS to Strengthen Data Liquidity and AI Enabled Interoperability
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Innovaccer Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed rule on Health Data, Technology and Interoperability known as HTI-5. The organization emphasizes the necessity for changes in the regulatory framework to enhance data liquidity and improve the capabilities of health information technology. In the letter, Innovaccer outlines critical facets of the proposed rule that di  more
Innovation for Filmmaking, By Filmmakers: Why InterPositive Is Joining Netflix
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Innovation for Filmmaking, By Filmmakers: Why InterPositive Is Joining Netflix Today, Netflix, Inc. announced the acquisition of InterPositive, the filmmaking technology company founded by Ben Affleck that develops AI-powered tools built by and for filmmakers. InterPositive's mission -- to use emerging technology in ways that protect and expand creative choice -- is deeply aligned with Netflix's lo  more
Interaction of carbon and nutrient cycles overlooked in marine carbon dioxide strategies
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Interaction of carbon and nutrient cycles overlooked in marine carbon dioxide strategies * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 6, 2026 - There is growing interest in the scientific community and private sector in biological approaches to marine carbon dioxide removal-strategies designed to enhance the ocean's natural ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. However, a study led by Megan Sullivan, a pos  more
International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute Urges NMFS to Reject Commercial Fishing In Cordell Bank Sanctuary
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing a proposal that would allow commercial fishing within the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The Cordell Bank, located off the northern California coast, is described as a habitat rich in cold-water corals and various marine species. According to the organization, the sanctuary was established to ensure these delicate e  more
ITC Investigates AX Wireless Patent Infringement Claims Sgainst Laptops, Routers
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
J. Paul Getty: Book Reevaluates the Sensuous Still Lifes of Anne Vallayer-Coster
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
Kamlager-Dove Leads Effort to Secure $2 Billion for Transit Initiatives Ahead of the LA28 Games
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Leads Effort to Secure $2 Billion for Transit Initiatives Ahead of the LA28 Games * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led 36 members of the California Delegation, including Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, in a letter Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging him to support the inclusion of $2 billion in the President's FY27 Budget Request for mobilit  more
Katrina Pagonis to Present at AHLA
LOS ANGELES, California, March 7 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Katrina Pagonis to Present at AHLA Katrina Pagonis will present "Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Update," on March 18 & 19, 2026, for American Health Law Association (AHLA)'s Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues. The session will primarily focus on: * Inpatient hospital payment update * Wage index issues * Uncompensated care payments * Ot  more
Kiley & Hurd Say Congress Must Have a Role in U.S. Trade Policy
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Kiley & Hurd Say Congress Must Have a Role in U.S. Trade Policy * "When you have a diminution in the power of the House of Representatives, that strikes a blow to representative government." WASHINGTON, DC - Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court struck down many of the administration's tariffs, two Republican Members of Congress appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Soci  more
Las Vegas Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Threats Against Two Federal Judges and Probation Officer
SAN DIEGO, California, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Las Vegas Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Threats Against Two Federal Judges and Probation Officer LAS VEGAS - Latonia Smith of Las Vegas was sentenced in federal court today to 10 years in prison for threatening two federal judges and a probation officer, all of whom were involved in her previous federal conviction for death threa  more
Loma Linda University Health: Celebrating Major Milestones in Advanced Heart Rhythm Care
LOMA LINDA, California, March 7 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Celebrating major milestones in advanced heart rhythm care By Elena Aguirre Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) is marking a major milestone in advanced heart rhythm care: the electrophysiology (EP) team has completed its 600th surgical operation using the Farapulse pulsed field ablation system and its 1,000th Watchman left atrial appendage closure procedure. The achievement was celebrated by th  more
Loma Linda University Health: How Early Intervention Can Change a Child's Developmental Trajectory and Long-term Outcomes
LOMA LINDA, California, March 7 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * How early intervention can change a child's developmental trajectory and long-term outcomes By Linda Ha For many parents, the first signs that something may be off in their child's development are easy to dismiss. A toddler who isn't talking yet. A baby who avoids eye contact. A preschooler who melts down when routines change. Family reassurances often follow: Every child develops at their own pa  more
Loma Linda University Health: Kidney Function Improved With Plant-based Diet, Researchers Say
LOMA LINDA, California, March 7 (TNSjou) -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Kidney function improved with plant-based diet, researchers say By Ansel Oliver Researchers have found that vegan and pesco-vegetarian diets are associated with better kidney health compared to diets that include meat and dairy products. Diets that are strictly plant-based (vegan) as well as those that include fish (pesco-vegetarian) may offer protection against chronic kidney disease b  more
Los Angeles County Opposes Immigration Appeals Rule Over Due Process Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Office of Immigrant Affairs, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing an interim rule that would change appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. In the letter, officials from the County emphasize that while they support initiatives aimed at improving government efficiency, such improvements should not infringe on the fundamental rights of  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.18 Million Sale-Leaseback of Medical Office in Kinston, N.C.
ENCINO, California, March 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.18 Million Sale-Leaseback of Medical Office in Kinston, N.C. Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale-leaseback of Eskra Plastic Surgery, a 6,959-square-foot single-tenant net-leased medical office in Kinston, North  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 96-Room Country Inn & Suites in Fergus Falls, Minn.
ENCINO, California, March 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 96-Room Country Inn & Suites in Fergus Falls, Minn. FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 96-room Country Inn & Suites hotel property in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. "Fergus Falls con  more
MATSUI'S SECURE GRID ACT PASSES OUT OF ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI'S SECURE GRID ACT PASSES OUT OF ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE * Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed Congresswoman Matsui's SECURE GRID Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather, physical and cyber threats, and other vulnerabilities. This bill is co-led by Energy Subcommittee Chairman B  more
MedInformatix Supports Health IT Deregulation While Urging Safeguards For Data Integrity
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- MedInformatix Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for efforts to streamline federal health IT regulation while urging continued safeguards to protect data integrity and clarify the transition toward modern interoperability standards. In its letter, MedInformatix expresses appreciation for the ONC's initiative to modernize the Health IT Certification Program. The organization believes that the propos  more
Medvidi Urges Policy Changes to Support AI Adoption In Behavioral Health Care
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Medvidi Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to a request for information on accelerating the adoption and use of artificial intelligence in clinical care, outlining policy and regulatory changes the company says would support responsible AI use in behavioral health services. In their letter, Medvidi detailed how their AI technology, including ambient chart generation and medical chart review systems, has t  more
Members of Congress Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led 27 of their colleagu  more
Mid-Size Bank Coalition Advocates for Reform of OCC Guidelines
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Mid-size Bank Coalition of America has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for proposed updates to the guidelines on heightened standards for mid-size banks. The proposed rule aims to amend existing governance and risk management expectations that currently burden mid-size institutions with compliance costs disproportionately high compared to their asset size and complexity. Representing over 100 banks   more
MIT: Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions * When Associate Professor Eliezer Calo PhD '11 was applying for faculty positions, he was drawn to MIT not only because it's his alma mater, but also because the Department of Biology places high value on exploring fundamental questions in biology. In his own lab, Calo studies how craniofacial malf  more
NAACP takes Legal Action Against Department of Justice to Protect Voter Information in Utah
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP takes Legal Action Against Department of Justice to Protect Voter Information in Utah * March 6, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org SALT LAKE CITY - Yesterday, the NAACP and the NAACP Tri-State Conference of Idaho, Nevada and Utah, as represented by the Elias Group, filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Henderson. In the lawsuit, the Department of Just  more
NASA's DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun
PASADENA, California, March 7 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun The spacecraft changed the binary system's orbit, confirming that a kinetic impactor can be an effective planetary defense technique for deflecting a near-Earth object. New research reveals that when NASA's DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft intentionally impacted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September   more
National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th District
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
Natural Resources Democrats Secure Six Bipartisan Geothermal Bills, Save Our Sequoias Framework in Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resources Democrats Secure Six Bipartisan Geothermal Bills, Save Our Sequoias Framework in Committee Markup * Committee advances clean energy legislation, sequoia protections, and bills to support Alaska Native communities Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Democrats advanced a bipartisan package of geothermal energy bills and a negotiated framework to protect   more
Netflix Ads Suite Expands Capabilities
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Netflix Ads Suite Expands Capabilities After launching the Netflix Ads Suite last year, we're continuing to add new ways for brands to buy and measure ads on Netflix. Advertisers will now be able to tap into new targeting capabilities, better manage how often ads appear across streamers, and reach specific audiences at scale on our ad-supported plan. Expanding Retail and Be  more
Netflix Unveils the Trailer of 'Made In Korea', a Cross Cultural Coming of Age Story of Courage and Self Discovery
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unveils the Trailer of 'Made In Korea', a Cross Cultural Coming of Age Story of Courage and Self Discovery Sometimes, the dream you chase is only the beginning of the story. Netflix today unveiled the trailer of Made In Korea, giving audiences a moving, intimate first look at Shenba's journey -- from a small town in Tamil Nadu to the vibrant, unfamiliar streets of Seoul, South Korea. Set   more
Netflix's Hit Courtroom Comedy 'Maamla Legal Hai' Arrives With Season 2 on April 3
LOS GATOS, California, March 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix's Hit Courtroom Comedy 'Maamla Legal Hai' Arrives with Season 2 on April 3 If you've chuckled, laughed out loud or simply found yourself craving for more shenanigans from the Patparganj District Court, there's a fresh notice that's just been issued. The tareekh (date) has been decided, and the court will commence its session on April 3 with Maamla Legal Hai Season 2. Bringing with it a fres  more
Newmark Represents West Capital Lending in Its Acquisition of Class A Headquarters Office Building in Irvine, California
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
NFCC Increases Debt Relief Program Eligibility While Recovering $1 Billion Using FICO Score Open Access Program
SAN JOSE, California, March 3 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * NFCC Increases Debt Relief Program Eligibility While Recovering $1 Billion Using FICO Score Open Access Program America's largest nonprofit credit counseling organization launches new programs to help consumers pay off debt affordably and avoid costly debt settlement scams * BOZEMAN, Mont. - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: * The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and its Membe  more
NRCC Statement on Congressman Kiley's Announcement
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement: * * * NRCC Statement on Congressman Kiley's Announcement The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Congressman Kevin Kiley's decision to once again represent his constituents in California's 6th District. "Congressman Kevin Kiley is working to make California more affordable, more secure, and full of opportunity for every family. His leadershi  more
NRCC: Gray on Notice - Adam's One of the Most Vulnerable Incumbents
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Gray on Notice: Adam's One of the Most Vulnerable Incumbents Lazy Democrat Adam Gray has once again found himself right where he belongs: among the most vulnerable Democrats in America. This news comes as no surprise, as Gray has a history of skipping votes, raisingtaxes on California families, and pushing the left's radical agenda. "Lazy Democrat Adam Gray has no one left to blame but h  more
NRCC: New Field of Candidates, Even Worse Odds for Dems in ME-02
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A New Field of Candidates, Even Worse Odds for Dems in ME-02 There's a new field of candidates and even worse odds for Democrats in ME-02. Prognosticators just announced that it's the second most vulnerable Democrat-held seat in the country. This is the latest in a string of bad news for Matt Dunlap, Joe Baldacci, and Jordan Wood, as recent polling shows all three of them losing in a head-  more
OLIVIA MUNN, HARRISON FORD, CONAN O'BRIEN, WILL FORTE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 9-13
BURBANK, California, March 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * OLIVIA MUNN, HARRISON FORD, CONAN O'BRIEN, WILL FORTE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 9-13 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along wit  more
Oracle Financial Services Named a Top Vendor in 2026 Chartis RiskTech 100 Report
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Financial Services Named a Top Vendor in 2026 Chartis RiskTech 100 Report * Oracle Financial Services has earned a top spot in the Chartis RiskTech100(r) report, winning 15 awards including leadership in AI. In this year's report, Oracle placed fourth among the world's top 100 risk technology providers, makin  more
Over 3,500 Residents Join Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall as Iran War Escalates
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 3,500 Residents Join Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall as Iran War Escalates * SHERMAN OAKS, CA - On March 5th, over 3,500 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran, Congress's constitutional authority over war powers, and growing concerns over what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's re  more
Oversight Democrats' Statement After DOJ Released Previously Withheld Epstein Files Accusing President Trump of Sexual Abuse, Continues White House Cover-Up
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Oversight Democrats' Statement After DOJ Released Previously Withheld Epstein Files Accusing President Trump of Sexual Abuse, Continues White House Cover-Up Today, a spokesperson for Oversight Democrats released the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a portion of previously-with  more
Pacific Life Launches Breakthrough Structured Settlements Annuity Benefit Option
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
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Urges BOEM to Address Maritime Safety In California Offshore Lease Planning
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging it to ensure maritime navigation and vessel traffic concerns are fully considered in the programmatic environmental impact statement for proposed oil and gas lease sales in offshore California planning areas. The proposed lease sales, scheduled for 2029 and 2027 in the Northern and Central California Program Areas respectively, will cover approx  more
Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Blast Trump for Nominating Only Republican Commissioners to Bipartisan FEC
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Blast Trump for Nominating Only Republican Commissioners to Bipartisan FEC * Letter comes as the FEC has been without quorum for nearly 10 months and Trump's illegal firing of Democratic chair over 1 year ago WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck   more
Padilla, Young, Bice, Khanna Introduce America's Living Library Act to Strengthen U.S. Biotech Innovation
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Young, Bice, Khanna Introduce America's Living Library Act to Strengthen U.S. Biotech Innovation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with U.S. Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.-05) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.-17), Commissioners on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), introduced the America's Livi  more
Peters, Horsford Introduce Bill to Pay Essential Homeland Employees During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Horsford Introduce Bill to Pay Essential Homeland Employees During Shutdown * Allows DHS to use unspent "One Big Beautiful Bill" funds Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Homeland Security Continuity and Accountability Act, legislation to ensure critical national security functions continue operating and federal emplo  more
Policy Week in Review - March 6, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSrep) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - March 6, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin Littler WPI Releases Survey Report on 2025'  more
Publishers File Suit Against Notorious Pirate Site Anna's Archive
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
Radiology Partners Highlights Need for Patient Safety in AI Device Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Radiology Partners, El Segundo, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing a petition that seeks partial exemption from premarket notification requirements for certain radiology computer aided detection, diagnosis, triage and notification devices. In its letter, Radiology Partners acknowledged the FDA's initiative to modernize the regulatory framework designed for medical devices but emphasized the importance of maint  more
Reason Foundation Urges HHS to Clarify AI Regulation and Expand Safe Harbor for Clinical Decision Support
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Reason Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizing the urgent need to address regulatory barriers that hinder the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. In its comments, Reason Foundation identifies a key barrier to innovation: regulatory uncertainty surrounding the boundary between medical devices and Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools. The distinction significantly affects ho  more
RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Demands Answers After Finding Hundreds of "Unredacted" Epstein Files Still Redacted
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Demands Answers After Finding Hundreds of "Unredacted" Epstein Files Still Redacted * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, march 6, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced that she has sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel demanding answers after she personally reviewed the supposedly "unredacted" Epstein files at DOJ headquarters a  more
Rep. Garamendi Statement on Voting YES on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Voting YES on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "Today, I'm proud to announce that I voted YES in favor of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution, which reasserts Congres  more
Rep. Huffman Statement on Vote to Rein in Trump's Illegal, Costly War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Statement on Vote to Rein in Trump's Illegal, Costly War in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement regarding his vote to pass the bipartisan War Powers Resolution and stop Trump from illegally launching the United States into a costly, deadly "forever war" with Iran: "I unequivocally oppose Trump's rash, illegal   more
Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on the War Powers Resolution. "Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. For decades, the Iranian regime has threatened global security and targeted Americans and our allies. Iran and its proxies are responsible for the deaths of U.S. service members and civil  more
Rep. Mullin Reintroduces Bill to End Dark Money in American Elections
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Reintroduces Bill to End Dark Money in American Elections * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) joined 184 of his Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, legislation to end the scourge of dark money in our democracy, shine a bright light on who is influencing our politics, and make g  more
Reps. Dave Min & Randy Weber, Sens. Kristen Gillibrand and Ted Cruz Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Benefits for Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dave Min & Randy Weber, Sens. Kristen Gillibrand and Ted Cruz Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Benefits for Public Safety Officers * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Randy Weber (R-TX-14) introduced the bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026. This critical legislation would ame  more
Reps. Garamendi, Peters Introduce Legislation to Combat Drought, Build Local Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi, Peters Introduce Legislation to Combat Drought, Build Local Water Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, DC -Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduce the Drought Relief Obtained   more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Joaquin Castro Push For Answers on Civilian Casualties from U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Joaquin Castro Push For Answers on Civilian Casualties from U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Founder and Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs' Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, demanded answers about the reported civilian casualties resulting from U.  more
Retired Army major general, bestselling author Mari K. Eder to speak at PennWest Edinboro
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Retired Army major general, bestselling author Mari K. Eder to speak at PennWest Edinboro * Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Mari K. Eder, a PennWest Edinboro alumnus and bestselling author, will speak on the Edinboro campus on Tuesday, March 24. The talk will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Frank G. Pogue Student Center Room 143 and is sponsored by the Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility and Engagement. Ed  more
Rice selected to lead US Space Force Strategic Technology Institute 4
HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice selected to lead US Space Force Strategic Technology Institute 4 * Rice University has signed an $8.1 million cooperative agreement to lead the United States Space Force University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4 (SSTI), called the Center for Advanced Space Sensing Technologies (CASST) at Rice. Led by David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, CASST will bring new technologi  more
Samuel Lawrence Foundation Opposes Education Department Nuclear Reactor Exemption Process
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Samuel Lawrence Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy objecting to the department's adoption of a categorical exclusion for advanced nuclear reactors and arguing that the agency violated federal rulemaking procedures when implementing the policy. In its comment, SLF strongly asserts that the DOE did not adhere to necessary procedural guidelines when making CX B5.26 immediately effective without a prior notice-and-comment period.  more
Sanford Burnham Prebys: Overcoming Ovarian Cancer's Resistance to Immunotherapy
LA JOLLA, California, March 6 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Overcoming ovarian cancer's resistance to immunotherapy Study shows promising preclinical results from a triple combination therapy and reveals how blocking a signaling protein helps mobilize an anti-tumor immune response * Cells in our immune system are best known for providing security against external invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These immune cells also guard against intern  more
Scholar makes case for moving beyond sexual labels
RIVERSIDE, California, March 6 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scholar makes case for moving beyond sexual labels * In a new book, sociologist Brandon Andrew Robinson calls for abolishing sexual identities. Robinson, an associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at UC Riverside, knows it's a provocative thesis. But they argue that discarding these labels is a critical step toward giving people the freedom to relate to one another o  more
SEC Obtains Final Judgment as to Investment Adviser in Cherry-Picking Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-815-L-DDL; S.D. Cal. filed May 4, 2023) involving Matthew J. Werthe dba HSR Wealth Management: * * * On February 2, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment as to Defendant Matthew J. Werthe, dba HSR Wealth Management, a formerly state-registered investment adviser, whom the SEC previously charged with engaging in a ch  more
Senator Markey, Colleagues Call for State Energy Regulators to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center-Related Cost Hikes
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey, Colleagues Call for State Energy Regulators to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center-Related Cost Hikes Boston - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), today wrote to Ann Rendahl, President of the National Association of Regul  more
SSU to Host Major Conference for Bioscience Undergrads
ROHNERT PARK, California, March 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU to host major conference for bioscience undergrads Sonoma State University will serve as host for the 49th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, bringing together some of the nation's most promising undergraduate scientists for a dynamic celebration of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. For nearly five decades, the conference   more
Students: We Must 'Draw the Line' on Censorship
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Students: We must 'draw the line' on censorship Amid escalating student press censorship, funding cuts and other challenges, participants in the 2026 State of Student Press Freedom webinar made it clear that students aren't cowering under these growing threats. Instead, they are actively fighting them. The webinar, organized by the Student Press Law Center as the capstone event of Student Press Fre  more
Subtle Medical Advocates for Partial Exemption in Radiology Device Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Subtle Medical, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging it to consider a tailored partial exemption for certain radiology computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) and CAD technology (CADt) devices. The company argues that this move would better reflect the current practices and challenges faced in the field of imaging AI. In its correspondence, Subtle Medical highlighted the necessity of reliable device performance under varying cl  more
Targeting Financial and Information Barriers Boost Long-Acting Contraception Uptake in Kenya, New Study Finds
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Targeting Financial and Information Barriers Boost Long-Acting Contraception Uptake in Kenya, New Study Finds * A new large-scale randomized trial published in The Lancet shows that reducing financial and information barriers can expand women's contraceptive choices in Kenya's private pharmacies at a cost that compares favorably to similar family planning programs. The stu  more
Team of USC, Stanford education researchers will measure the impact of California's new 'science of reading' law through a multi-year study
LOS ANGELES, California, March 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * A team of USC and Stanford education researchers will measure the impact of California's new 'science of reading' law through a multi-year study * When Assembly Bill 1454 passed unanimously in October 2025, many educators across California rejoiced. At long last, there is now legislation on the books that will align literacy efforts in California under a unit  more
This Week in Climate Action - March 6, 2026
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
THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to the House vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "This president's unauthorized war in Iran has already cost six American lives and over $5 billion in taxpayer dollars, and there is no clear end in sight. I voted against this war today  more
Touro University California Public Health Program Urges Education Department To Classify Master Degrees as Professional Programs
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Touro University California Public Health Program has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees in the regulatory definition of professional degrees. The request highlights the importance of expanding federal student loan limits to support the educational and workforce needs in public health. In the letter, the Public Health Program at Touro University California emphasizes the gr  more
TrueCare Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Loan Caps Impacting Healthcare Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- TrueCare has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding concerns over proposed rulemaking that aims to improve student education funding. The organization voiced its support for the department's goals of enhancing affordability and accountability in higher education but emphasized potential risks associated with the proposed caps on federal loan limits for graduate students and parents. In its letter, TrueCare outlined the dangers of r  more
Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026 Yesterday, on the heels of two days of combative congressional hearing appearances, Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and is tapping  more
Trust for Public Land: Report Reveals How Hospitals Can Boost Community Health With Park Investments
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals How Hospitals Can Boost Community Health with Park Investments SEATTLE, WA - Hospitals have the opportunity to invest in parks and greenspaces as critical health infrastructure, according to Health Funding for Parks and Greenspace, a new report released today by Trust for Public Land (TPL). The report is based on a study originally published by TPL's Director  more
UC, Teamsters Local 2010 Extend Contract as Bargaining Progress Continues
BERKELEY, California, March 7 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC, Teamsters Local 2010 Extend Contract as Bargaining Progress Continues As a positive sign of collaborative, good-faith bargaining, the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010 have reached a contract extension agreement. The contract for the union, which represents 18,820 clerical and allied services employees across the UC system, will now expire May 30, 2026. "These additional  more
University of California-Santa Barbara Professor Testifies Before House Science Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Eric Masanet, professor and Mellichamp chair of sustainability science for emerging technologies at the University of California-Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering America's AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center Infrastructure": * * * Chairman McCormi  more
University of Nevada: Electrical Engineering Alum Leads Tahoe Utility Through Rising Wildfire Threats
RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Electrical engineering alum leads Tahoe utility through rising wildfire threats Eric Schwarzrock champions grid power upgrades, detection technology and practical training for the next generation of engineers Chris Moran Eric Schwarzrock likes a challenge, whether it's protecting the Tahoe Basin from wildfire or -- together with his wife, Megan -- raising four children all under the age of 11. That willingn  more
University of Puget Sound DPT Department Presents Research at National Conference
TACOMA, Washington, March 6 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound DPT Department Presents Research at National Conference * Representing the University of Puget Sound on a global stage, 11 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and six faculty members recently traveled to Anaheim, California, in February, for the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). One of the highlights of the gathering was   more
USC Rossier expands doctoral offerings with three new cohorts for fall 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, March 6 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier expands doctoral offerings with three new cohorts for fall 2026 * In the fall of 2026, the USC Rossier School of Education will launch three new cohorts for incoming doctoral students, all offered online: the EdD in Educational Leadership International Schools Cohort, the EdD in Educational Leadership Independent Schools Cohort and the EdD in Orga  more
Washington secures court order to enforce ruling that requires FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding
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
WATCH: Vasquez Stands Up to Protect New Mexico's Tribal Gaming Industry and Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Vasquez Stands Up to Protect New Mexico's Tribal Gaming Industry and Sovereignty * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 4, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed to protect New Mexico's Tribal gaming industry by calling for all types of bets on sports to be treated as sports betting. Congressman Vasquez proposed an amendment to the Farm Bill to ban prediction market companies from  more
Why does the body deem some foods safe and others unsafe?
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
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS * Miss. Senators, Colleagues Say California-inspired Rule Harms Small Businesses, Could Affect Gasoline Availability WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined colleagues in asking the Trump administration to reverse a Biden administration rule that impose  more
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS Miss. Senators, Colleagues Say California-inspired Rule Harms Small Businesses, Could Affect Gasoline Availability
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS Miss. Senators, Colleagues Say California-inspired Rule Harms Small Businesses, Could Affect Gasoline Availability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined colleagues in asking the Trump administration to reverse a Biden administration rule that imposes cost  more
Wind River Announces Strategic Collaboration With AMD, Delivering Industry's First Unified O-RAN and AI-RAN Platform
ALAMEDA, California, March 2 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release: * * * Wind River Announces Strategic Collaboration with AMD, Delivering Industry's First Unified O-RAN and AI-RAN Platform Integration of AMD EPYC CPUs with Wind River(R) Cloud Platform Enables Operators to Deploy Open RAN and AI Workloads on Shared Infrastructure * Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, is collaborating with AMD to deliver the   more
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