NEW YORK, March 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * $25 Million Project Seeks to Coordinate Data Produced by Human-Based Testing Methods * A research team at NYU Langone Health and Sage Bionetworks has been awarded a $25 million grant to establish the data hub and coordinating center for the National Institutes of Health's Complement-Animal Research in Experimentation (Compl  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * American Rivers Report: Dam Removals Reconnected More River Miles in 2025 than Ever Before Communities and organizations in 30 states improved public safety and river health in 2025 by removing 100 outdated, unsafe dams, American Rivers announced today. These dam removals reconnected more than 4,893 miles of rivers -- the most miles ever reconnected in a single year in the U.S. through dam re  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Business School Finances and Tuition Trends: 2026 - A report from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Tampa, Florida - March 2026 * * * The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued a report examining financial conditions and tuition trends across business schools globally, with a focus on revenue structures, rising operational costs and evolving funding models. The report analyzes how institutions are balancing increasing  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Dr  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Votes for Balanced Budget Amendment * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) voted in favor of H.J. Res. 139, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require a balanced federal budget and put an end to Washington's chronic deficit spending. After voting in favor of the bill, Congressman Bean said, "If hardworking families are required to live within their means, then t  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Josh Rodgers, franchise owner of Camp Bow Wow, Parkville, Missouri, on behalf of the International Franchise Association, from a March 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Main Street's Top Dog: Growing the Small Business Pet Economy": * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Joshua R  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Praises Introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act by SEEC Leaders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and 122 House Democrats, led by House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 8) on March 5, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Congenital Rubella Syndrome -- Florida, 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Rubella infection during early pregnancy can result in miscarriage, fetal death, and characteristic b  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee Hearing on Endangered Species Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing examining the challenges and opportunities with implemen  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee Hearing on Endangered Species Act Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee hea  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Ranks as Having 7th Lowest Tax Rate of Any State * DENVER \- Colorado was ranked as having the 7th lowest effective tax rate in the country. This outside analysis was conducted by WalletHub, which analyzed the Real-Estate Tax, Vehicle Property Tax, Income Tax, and Sales & Excise Tax. According to Wallethub's comprehensive analysis, Colorado has lower taxes than all its neighboring st  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Advances "Dalilah's Law" to Ensure English Proficiency for CDL Licenses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Patronis voted to advance H.R. 5688, Dalilah's Law, through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill requires all commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants to demonstrate English proficiency on America's highways. Congressman Patronis sai  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Dalilah's Law advances out of T&I Committee * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) applauds the advancement of Dalilah's Law through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This bill is a great step in strengthening commercial driver's license (CDL) standards and improving roadway safety nationwide. "For communities like mine, this is personal," said Rep. Brian M  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Demand trends temper U.S. self storage rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports * Guidance for 2026 projects flat to slightly negative rent growth SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 18, 2026 - Rate growth in the U.S. self storage market decreased by 1.1% in February 2026, continuing a trend for t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Diplomat Beach Resort Debuts The Verandah Social Club, Ushering in its Signia by Hilton Transformation The Verandah Social Club is an adults only beach club designed for elevated lounging, poolside luxury and uninterrupted ocean views * The Diplomat Beach Resort announces the debut of The Verandah Social Club, the resort's adult-only oceanfront pool and lounge experience - crafted for both g  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following report (No. D2026-D000AV-0065.000) on March 2, 2026 entitled "Project Announcement: Audit of the Department of the Air Force's Sustainment of Airfield Runways, Taxiways, and Parking Aprons Used to Support the U.S. Southern Command." Here are excerpts: * * * The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we are initiating the subject audit. The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of th  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy helps customers in South Carolina advance sustainability goals through expanded clean energy initiatives * First South Carolina project under Duke Energy's updated Green Source Advantage program enters service * Renewable Choice program enrollment exceeds targets as business demand for clean energy grows * Duke Energy has placed the 10 megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Ma  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Eastern Michigan University generates more than $1.5 billion in economic impact for Michigan Written by: Walter Kraft Eastern Michigan University contributed more than $1.52 billion in net new economic activity to the State of Michigan, according to the latest available analysis conducted by Anderson Economic Group (AEG). The findings are based on fiscal year 2024 data an  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, March 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Ph.D. Student Flies High in Academia -- and in an F-16 * In his second year as a Ph.D. student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Seur Gi Jo published three research papers on three different space operations topics in top-rated scientific journals. He attributes that rare feat at least partly to another of his roles -serving as an F-16 fighter pilot in the Republic of  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Experts establish "gold standard" for measuring delirium severity in patients with dementia * A new UAB study demonstrates that a structured expert panel approach can accurately and reliably measure delirium severity in patients with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Rating the severity of delirium in patients who already have dementia is a long-standing challenge for docto  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 19 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution Award Snapshot: FAU's Office of Technology Development has announced the latest recipient of its Innovation Pilot Award, a program established in 2024 to provide seed funding for early-stage research with the potential for commercial and societal impact. The aw  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 18 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * Financially Resilient and Revenue-Generating, Business Schools Face Diverse Institutional Realities * Business schools continue to play a pivotal financial role within higher education institutions, according to new data from AACSB. The latest analysis of AACSB-accredited schools shows that tuition and fees remain the primary source of operating  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 18 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Secretary of State Cord Byrd Announces the Donation of Historic Objects from the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that the Florida Division of Historical Resources has received a donation of fifty-one silver objects from the 1715 Fleet Society. "On behalf of the Florida Department of State, I extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Ri  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Parental Rights in School Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief to defend the constitutional rights of a mother whose public school deliberately hid efforts to "socially transition" her child. "This is not about just one parent - it's about all parents and protecting their rights to direct their child's care," said Carr. "For any  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * GenBioPro, Manufacturer of Generic Mifepristone, Takes Legal Action to Intervene in Florida et al. v. FDA to Protect Medication Abortion Access Wichita Falls, Texas - GenBioPro, the manufacturer of generic mifepristone, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Admini  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS urges Michigan lawmakers to save lives, pass gun violence prevention bills * MIAMI - GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement urging Michigan lawmakers to vote yes on the commonsense gun violence prevention reform put forward by   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Health Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing examining ways to improve kidney health through better prevention a  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 19 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations Continues International Expansion with Opening of First Resort in Kyoto, Japan Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, becomes company's third property in Japan * Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces the opening of Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Cl  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Honduran National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft and Associated Fraud Charges * Tampa, FL - Cristian Daniel Diaz-Garcia (age 27), an illegal alien from Honduras, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday to three years and two months in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, false representation of a Socia  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Highlights Benefits of Working Families Tax Cuts in Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed * "By Lowering Taxes, Rewarding Work and Strengthening Our Economy, We Are Restoring Opportunity and Ensuring the American Dream Remains Within Reach for the Next Generation." Op-Ed Details Tax Relief for Families, Seniors and Small Businesses in Florida WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice   more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Illinois Businessman Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for $14 Million Covid-Relief Fraud Defendant funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud proceeds from the United States to financial institutions in the Palestinian Territories * CHICAGO - An Illinois businessman has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for fraud  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors Last night, the Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council unanimously voted to repeal three uniquely harsh and restrictive provisions of its food truck ordinance. Under Jacksonville's burdensome zoning rules, food trucks were effectively banned  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 17 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * John Fogerty and Steve Winwood are Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Sept. 20 * John Fogerty and Steve Winwood are coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $55.50. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 19 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * Meet the recipients of the 2026 Stanley Award for International Research By Ben Partridge, International Programs The Stanley Award for International Research is given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields to support research abroad, learning activities in international studies and international career interests. The Stanley-University of Iowa Fou  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School's Student Research Forum Earns National APSA Regional Status * The Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum welcomed 250 trainees and national participation as it became the official South Regional Meeting of the American Physician-Scientists Association. What began more than five decades ago as a small forum for budding physician-scientists has evolved into one of th  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Reintroduce the Expanding Support for Living Donors Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) in reintroducing legislation to provide more support to living organ donors and address the increasingly high costs of donation. The Expanding Support for Living Donors Act would remove financia  more

ALBANY, New York, March 18 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy Over 422K Small Businesses Employed 3.7M Workers, Generated $1T in Sales and Revenues in 2023 * A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how vital small businesses are to New York's economy, generating nearly $1 trillion in sales and revenues with more than 3.7 m  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 18 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Debuts The Sanctuary: A Golden Ratio-Inspired Coastal Wellness Retreat * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort announces the opening of The Sanctuary, a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 square metre) wellness destination set across three serene levels, designed to elevate holistic health and vitality with offerings ranging from high  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces 26 New Change Maker Accelerators to Advance Health Workforce Well-Being * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience today announced the selection of 26 organizations to participate in the second cohort of the Change Maker Accelerators, a yearlong program designed to help health organizations implement and mea  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Navy Researcher Receives NRL's Award for Breakthroughs in Interfacial Science * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kathryn Wahl, Ph.D., a senior researcher at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has been awarded the 2025 E.O. Hulburt Annual Science Award for pioneering research that has advanced the scientific understanding of adhesion, lubrication, and nanoscale contact mechanics. The Hulburt Award is one of  more

NEW YORK, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports' Coverage of The Players Championship Final Round Delivers Largest Audience Since 2021 * NBC Sports ' presentation of THE PLAYERS Championship on Sunday averaged 4.4 million viewers across NBC and Peacock - marking the event's largest final round audience since 2021 and up 15% from the rain-impacted final round in 2025, based on official Nielsen Big Data + Panel and d  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New Deep Brain Stimulation Target Shows Promise for Restoring Walking * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are testing a novel deep brain stimulation approach that improves walking in Parkinson's disease and could help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. Two very different neurological conditions - Parkinson's disease and incomplete spinal cord inju  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Republicans' Future Is in the Hands of the Latino Voters They Betrayed * Punchbowl News : "Swing districts with large Latino populations in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California will determine control of the House" New reporting shows Republicans are terrified of their dwindling support from Latino voters. And they should be - House Republicans have voted to cut health ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * To Fix the Debt, Congress Might Have to Outsource Two bipartisan bills would create a fiscal commission and force Congress to vote on the results. Here's why that matters. * The U.S. is headed toward a debt crisis that will cause a Nightmare on Main Street, unless Congress can quickly get  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * One Sentenced for Conducting Criminal Enterprise in 2022 Signature Collection Election Fraud Scheme * LANSING - Today, Shawn Wilmoth, of Warren, was sentenced by Judge James Maceroni in the 16 th Circuit Court in Macomb County to 4 to 20 years' incarceration after being convicted by a Macomb County jury of conducting a criminal enterprise and defrauding gubernatorial candidates Donna  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Cory Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Foreign Assistance Today, House Foreign Affairs Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Cory Mills delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, "Waste, Fr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Pensacola Member of Outlaws Motorcycle Club Pleads Guilty to Arson Pensacola, Florida - Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 42, of Pensacola, pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of arson by means of an explosive causing personal injury. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charge.   more

NEW YORK, March 18 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSjou) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Precision Radio Waves May Help Counter Brain Diseases * A new study found that precise application of radio waves can change the activity of brain cells in ways that could counter neurological conditions. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, the work introduces a technique called Transcranial Radio Frequency  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 18 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Progressing the Final Frontier of Medicine: Space Highlights  * Star Nona 2026 looks to solidify UCF and Medical City's reputation as a premier center for space medicine by building interdisciplinary collaboration between UCF researchers and community partners including Orlando Health, Advent Health, the Orlando VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Health, business and industry. * The event's   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * PWHL and Scripps Sports team up to bring Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. broadcast for first time ION to telecast Finals in May CINCINNATI and NEW YORK - In another milestone move for women's professional sports, Scripps Sports and the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will bring the PWHL Walter Cup Finals, presented by Scotiabank, to national line  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Plan to Kick Kids Out of Schools Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing examining how Republicans want to kick kids out o  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports election integrity law at SCOTUS * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Missouri and 19 other states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a Pennsylvania law that required voters to handwrite the date on mail-in ballots. The States argue that the lower court, completely lacking judicial restraint, badly erred in striking down   more

PARIS, France, March 19 -- Safran Group, a supplier of systems and equipment in the Aerospace and Defense markets, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Safran inaugurates expanded Sarasota facility for aircraft electrical systems maintenance, repair and overhaul Safran Electrical & Power today unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace electrical systems. This expansion reinforces the company capabiliti  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Announces Legislation Cracking Down on Sanctuary Cities and Putting Americans First * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of his Unifying American Security Interests (UASI) Act and the Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act to crack down on sanctuary cities and stop them from using federal tax dollars to put criminal illegal aliens ov  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Experience Matters: Seniors and the Workforce" at 3:30 p.m. on March 25, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Rachel Greszler, Senior Research Fellow, Economics and Workforce, Advancing American Freedom, Washington, DC * Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SC  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * South Carolina woman sentenced to prison for multi-state unemployment insurance fraud Family members also implicated in COVID-era scheme * AUGUSTA, Georgia: A South Carolina woman was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay substantial restitution for her role in a multi-state scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefi  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC's Vote Your Voice Initiative Launches New Grant Cycle to Strengthen Democracy Across the Deep South * Three grant opportunities are available to nonprofit organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi Montgomery, Ala. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced the launch of its 2026 Vote Your Voice grant cycle, opening applications for   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Receives its First Specialized Program of Research Excellence Award from NIH Summary * The award supports an interdisciplinary, collaborative research program on anal and cervical cancer prevention and treatment. * The program, Personalized Outreach and Multifaceted Interventions for Screening Enhancement (PROMISE), is led by researchers at Sylvester, Emory University and  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute: HB161 Will Impose New Taxes on Some Homeowners * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Development Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 161, which, i  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks at Alabama League of Municipalities Breakfast, Receives Hometown Hero Award * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined the Alabama League of Municipalities in their breakfast panel during the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference. During the panel, Sen. Tuberville touted Alabama's many accomplishments over the last year and the importa  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 19 -- The University of Miami issued the following news on March 17, 2026: * * * Toward a greener, healthier, more resilient future From health impacts to financing to the built environment, the two-day Resilience 365 Conference examined diverse strategies in making communities more resilient. * The cost in dollars is staggering. From drought and severe tornado outbreaks to devastating rainstorms, the United States last year experienced 23 billion-dollar weather  more

ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Rallies With Leaders and Advocates to Highlight Auto Insurance Reform Proposals as Support Grows * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul rallied with leaders and advocates to highlight her proposals to bring down auto insurance costs and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State as support continues to grow. The Governor is taking c  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Ranking Member Padilla Leads Fight Against SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, took to the Senate floor to lead the opposition to President Trump and Republicans' anti-voter SAVE America Act. Padilla outlined how the voter suppression bill would make it harder for Americans to  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on improving kidney health: As prepared for  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass Balanced Budget Amendment * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.J.Res. 139, legislation proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget. "This amendment would ensure that spending is aligned with revenues, requiring lawmakers to make the same tough decisions about   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 18 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Who will win March Madness this year? Houston, predicts AI tool developed by Bryant alum * ChatGPT recently dropped the ball on choosing the winner of this year's March Madness tournament: "I can't predict the exact winner. March Madness is highly unpredictable," the AI chatbot replied unhelpfully. Anthropic's Claude dribbled out a little more information, noting that the favorites to win the NCAA men's   more