SACRAMENTO, California, March 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Drinking Water Safety Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (Rule), which strengthened requirements to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water. Finalized in Oc  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Keep Lead Out of Our Drinking Water * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 16 other attorneys general argued to keep federal protections designed to replace lead pipes and prevent lead from leaching into drinking water. "We should all be able to agree on getting lead out of our children's drinking water," said Attorney Gene  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges court to reject corrupted $14B Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Juniper Networks merger settlement * March 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief opposing the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, the second and third largest providers of  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Court to Reject Corrupted $14B Hewlett Packard Enterprises/Juniper Networks Merger Settlement * Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general filed a court brief opposing the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Juniper Networks, the second and third largest providers of wireless networking equipment in the   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Rouzer Introduces Dalilah's Law to Strengthen Road Safety and Save American Lives * March 16, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) released updated legislative text of Dalilah's Law, a measure to strengthen Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements in the United States, ensure   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Richard Hudson Announces New Chief of Staff * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced today that Alex (Stepahin) Rosemond will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Rosemond will replace current Chief of Staff Luke Blanchat, who will join the Government Affairs team at Checkmate Government Relations after more than two years leading the team. "Alex   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for High School Students in North Carolina's 14th District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced the opening of submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and invited high school students across North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. Each year, the competition highlights the cre  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article: * * * Cyanobacteria and aquatic ecosystem dynamics across 28,000 years of environmental changes in subtropical North America * Ecological pressures on aquatic ecosystems have increased over recent centuries due to human activities and climate change. However, contextualizing ecosystem deterioration is often challenging due to limited knowledge of environmental changes ov  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 16 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * DeVetta Holman-Copeland inducted into Order of Long Leaf Pine * By University Communications and Marketing DeVetta Holman-Copeland, PhD, MPH '85 (health behavior and education), a longtime Carolina staff member known affectionally as "Dr. D" to the generations of students whom she has supported, has been inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Duke University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * What's in That Burger? One Duke researcher is investigating how alternative meat products impact our health, environment and laws * Imagine a world where, rather than slaughtering a cow to get a hamburger, a few cells can be extracted from a living cow and grown externally to produce that same juicy, flavorful burger. It might sound like science fiction, but it's already happen  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Eagle Weather Alert: NCCU Operating Under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) March 16 Effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. * NCCU Community: The university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Monday, March 16, effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. A strong storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather condition  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator teams will head to host sites   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating various flight procedures at airports across the National Airspace System. This administrative action enables the agency to transition to updated criteria for instrument flight rules, ensuring the safe use of navigable airspace as airport environments and air traffic requirements change. The amendatory provisions for the following procedures become effective April   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves Six-Month Extension of Direct Housing and Rental Assistance for Helene Survivors ASHEVILLE, N.C. - FEMA has approved six-month extensions of direct temporary housing and rental assistance for survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina. The direct temporary housing extension allows eligible residents to remain in FEMA-provided t  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 16, 2026, at hearing on the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556), Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 1958) and Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act (H.R. 4638): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 1958, H.R. 4638, and H.R. 556 As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without ob  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * How John Chapman's Legacy Spans JBSA-Lackland By Jennifer Gangemi, Special Warfare Training Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The brick facade of building 9210 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA) has carried a name for 19 years -Chapman Training Complex -but on March 4, 2026 the Airmen of the 326th Training Squadron (TS) chose to honor the man behind it i  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * NEW REPORTING: Michael Whatley Knowingly "Championed [A] Convicted Child Sex Predator," "Faces Mounting Questions" New breaking reporting from the Daily Beast confirms that Michael Whatley knowingly appointed a convicted child sex offender, Harvey Lee West, while he was NCGOP Chair. In an interview, West revealed he was "open" with NCGOP leadership about his criminal rec  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Law Students Gain Courtroom Experience Serving Families * The North Carolina Central University School of Law Family Law Clinic continues its commitment to the community through hands-on advocacy that is changing lives. Under the leadership of Professor Katrina Smith '09, clinical students Ivan Cunningham, Sterling Elliott, Nadteya Glover, Janelle Moore, Melody Moorehead IV, Kylie Ke  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina School Library Media Association Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant * North Carolina School Library Media Association is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by Bloomsbury, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and implementing leadership programs at the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * * All 67 games of the tournament available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and the ESPN App, March 18-April 5 * 1 Seeds: No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA, No. 1 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship, the one-hour women's basketb  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * School of Medicine Climbs in National Research Funding Rankings * The School of Medicine's cutting-edge research program has climbed to No. 36 nationally in total funding from the National Institutes of Health, a new analysis from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research reveals. With more than $203 million in NIH awards in fiscal year 2025, UVA moved up three spots, from 39th  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 19, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Colin McDonald, to be an Assistant Attorney General * James Bishop, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina * Brian Barber, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana * Brian Gootkin, to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana * Stev  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Site-specific planning could help cotton growers cut back on nitrogen, save money * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Using the same fertilizer plan everywhere just isn't serving growers anymore. Bhupinder Farmaha, Clemson University soil fertility specialist It may be time to throw out old cotton nitrogen recommendations and start with a fresh, new plan. A new Clemson Universit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study focuses on health care in Appalachian areas recovering from Hurricane Helene By Kevin Myatt Julie Gohlke is leading a multi-university research effort to understand how the catastrophic inland impacts of Hurricane Helene will continue to shape the health of Appalachian communities for years -- perhaps decades -- to come. The research is backed by a National Institutes of Health grant that will  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * TEDxWakeForestU 2026: "Playing with Fire" * Wake Forest University will host TEDxWakeForestU on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Wait Chapel. TEDx events aim to bring the spirit of TED to local communities to share a TED-like experience. "Playing with Fire," an independent student-organized event licensed by TED, is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, and a reception will fo  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * TEDxWakeForestU 2026: 'Playing with Fire' * Wake Forest University will host TEDxWakeForestU on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Wait Chapel. TEDx events aim to bring the spirit of TED to local communities to share a TED-like experience. "Playing with Fire," an independent student-organized event licensed by TED, is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, and a reception will fo  more

NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Debut '4.7 Seconds: For the Championship' on March 16, Reliving Greatest Finish in NCAA Tournament History * TNT Sports will premiere 4.7 Seconds: For the Championship, a new 30-minute special -produced in conjunction with Glen Owen and State Line Films -revisiting the unforgettable finish of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champ  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Training Tomorrow's Clinical Leaders with AI * In clinical research, one of the greatest challenges is not discovering new treatments. It is helping people understand treatments. At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Tracie Locklear, Ph.D., research assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences and program lead for Clinical Research Sciences, sees this firsthand. Clinical trial co  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force": * * * Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Hirono, distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the readiness of the United States Navy. On behalf of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study links single-family rental housing to improved student achievement The surge in single-family home rentals from the 2009 Great Recession yielded higher educational outcomes for kids of all ages, a Virginia Tech researcher found. By Alex Kerstetter Single-family rental homes open up opportunities for students of all backgrounds to gain access to better schools. When a family moves across a s  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mike Mohrman, demographer for the State of Washington, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of the State of Washington to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau expressing concerns about the decision to cut back testing locations and methodology that may ultimately affect the accuracy of the census. The decennial census serves as one of the federal government's largest undertakings, and according to the state, limiting testing significantly undermines its e  more