Friday - March 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday March 20, 2026 ( 62 items )  

AG Brown challenges illegal axing of greenhouse gas pollution Endangerment Finding
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges illegal axing of greenhouse gas pollution Endangerment Finding Coalition of states, counties, and cities across the country mount legal challenge in opposition to EPA's unlawful rollback * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S.   more

AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009  more

AG Nessel Challenges Unlawful Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Unlawful Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding (PDF) - the agency  more

Anthropology professor publishes new book, a compilation of stories from the South Carolina mountains
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Anthropology professor publishes new book, a compilation of stories from the South Carolina mountains * Mike Coggeshall, cultural anthropologist and professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, shares a compilation of human interest stories collected over nearly two decades in his new book, "A Slow Life but a Good Life: Stories from the South Carolina Mountains," published  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding - the agency's seminal determination that greenhouse gas pollution   more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger * Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (Tegna) by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Ne  more

Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. On February 20, the   more

Attorney General Clark Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback  * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties  more

Attorney General James Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Climate Rollback
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Climate Rollback * March 19, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after co-leading a coalition of 39 other states, counties, and cities in filing a petition challenging the Trump administration's repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009 endange  more

Attorney General James Sues to Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger
ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger * March 19, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of seven other attorneys general in suing to stop the merger of Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) and Tegna, Inc. (Tegna), two of the biggest owners of local television stations in the nation. The proposed merger would create the largest  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Block New TV Merger That Would Raise TV Prices for Millions of NC Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Block New TV Merger That Would Raise TV Prices for Millions of NC Families * North Carolina Among Most Affected States in the Country Deal would put over 260 TV stations under one roof - including WCNC and Queen City News in Charlotte, WFMY and WGHP in the Triad - raising cable and satellite bills and gutting local newsrooms across  more

Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges unlawful rollback of landmark policy to fight greenhouse gas pollution
DENVER, Colorado, March 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges unlawful rollback of landmark policy to fight greenhouse gas pollution * March 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 endangerment finding - the agency's fundamental determination that gre  more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block $6.2B Nexstar/Tegna broadcast merger
DENVER, Colorado, March 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block $6.2B Nexstar/Tegna broadcast merger Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined seven other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Tegna and Nexstar are two major broadcast station companies that own and operate television stations throughout the country. Tegna owns KUSA/  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states and 12 local governments, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding, the agency's seminal determination that greenh  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT SEEKING TO BLOCK $6.2 BILLION NEXSTAR/TEGNA BROADCASTING MERGER
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT SEEKING TO BLOCK $6.2 BILLION NEXSTAR/TEGNA BROADCASTING MERGER Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) by Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar).  TEGNA and Nexstar are two major broadcast station companies that own and operate televisio  more

Attorney General Rayfield Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
SALEM, Oregon, March 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding * Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 36 other states, counties and cities today challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawfu  more

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit, Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
SALEM, Oregon, March 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit, Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger * Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households Attorney General Dan Rayfield today, alongside a coalition of 8 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (Tegna) by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar). Tegna and Nexstar a  more

Attorney General Tong Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Connecticut Co-Leads National Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Mounting Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Anti-Science Rollback  * Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 24 states and 12 counties and cities to challenge the U.S. En  more

Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit, Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit, Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, alongside a coalition of 8 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar). TEGNA and Nexstar are two major broadcast station companies that own and operate  more

Bank of America Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 and Quarterly 2027 Financial Reporting Dates
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 and Quarterly 2027 Financial Reporting Dates * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America today announced the following reporting dates for quarterly financial results: * Fourth quarter 2026 - Friday, January 15, 2027 * First quarter 2027 - Wednesday, April 14, 2027 * Second quarter 2027 - Wedne  more

Congressman Don Davis Delivers Millions for Eastern North Carolina
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Delivers Millions for Eastern North Carolina * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) toured communities across North Carolina's First District to highlight the nearly $54 million he secured for eastern North Carolina through Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding. These investments strengthen infrastructure, public safety, and community development across eas  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Deport Fraudsters Who Steal American Taxpayer Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Deport Fraudsters Who Steal American Taxpayer Benefits * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 1958 (), the Deporting Fraudsters Act, legislation that clarifies individuals convicted of defrauding the United States government or unlawfully receiving public benefits are inadmiss  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Protect Hunters and Anglers from Federal Overreach
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Protect Hunters and Anglers from Federal Overreach * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 556 (), the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, legislation that prevents federal agencies from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters used fo  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Frigidaire Gas Ranges
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 19, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Frigidaire Gas Ranges Hazard: The ovens in the ranges can experience a delayed ignition of the oven's bake burner, posing a risk of burn hazards to users. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 19, 2026 Units: About 174,800 (In addition, about 5,300 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Electrolux Group toll-free at 866-291-7633 from 8:30 am to 8 p.m. ET M  more

Crapo, Risch Join Cornyn to Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Join Cornyn to Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms * Washington, D.C. \-U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and nine of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, which would allow active and retired federal law enforc  more

Delta Dental Supports Proposal to Exclude Adult Dental Benefits From Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of North Carolina has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the proposal's prohibition of adult dental benefits by medical Qualified Health Plans as an essential health benefit. In the letter, Delta Dental emphasized that the proposed rule aligns more accurately with the Affordable Care Act's design, which c  more

Duke Commits $203 Million Over Three Years to Expand Economic Opportunity in Durham and the Triangle
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Duke Commits $203 Million Over Three Years to Expand Economic Opportunity in Durham and the Triangle HomeGrown initiative expands local hiring, spends more with Durham and Triangle businesses, and invests in affordable housing * Building on its role as one of the largest private employers and an economic engine in the region, Duke University and Duke University Health System will invest $2  more

Duke Energy Invests $500,000 to Strengthen Storm Preparedness Across North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina * Funding will help communities better prepare for severe weather, natural disasters and emergency response challenges * Local nonprofit and government organizations can apply by April 30 * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 in grants to support local storm preparedness and emergency readiness initiatives ac  more

Duke Energy Partners With Colleges to Train Next Generation of Lineworkers
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy partners with colleges to train next generation of lineworkers Through the Duke Energy Foundation, Duke Energy is awarding Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College of Florida, Valencia College, St. Petersburg College and South Florida State College each $50,000 to support their electrical lineworker training programs. Why it matters * Each program provides students with industry-  more

Duke University: Report Outlines Framework for University's Engagement With AI
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 19 (TNSrep) -- Duke University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Report Outlines Framework for University's Engagement with AI As the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence raises urgent challenges for higher education, a new report from the AI at Duke Steering Committee outlines a strategic framework to guide future investments and initiatives in AI while enhancing Duke's role in advancing responsible and human-centered AI innovation.   more

Durbin Slams The Trump Administration's Extreme MAGA Nominees Who Will Help President Trump Further Weaponize The Justice System
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams The Trump Administration's Extreme MAGA Nominees Who Will Help President Trump Further Weaponize The Justice System * March 19, 2026 The Committee also considered the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Co  more

Durbin Slams The Trump Administration's Extreme MAGA Nominees Who Will Help President Trump Further Weaponize The Justice System
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams The Trump Administration's Extreme MAGA Nominees Who Will Help President Trump Further Weaponize The Justice System The Committee also considered the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking  more

FAA to Hold Meeting on Proposed Rule to Amend Class C Airspace Over Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will host a virtual fact-finding meeting on May 6, 2026, to discuss a proposed rule to amend Class C airspace over Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina. Officials from the Air Traffic Organization Eastern Service Area will lead the session, providing a briefing on the planned changes before opening the floor to participants. Individuals who wish to make a presentation during th  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Varied Unemployment Insurance Criteria Make for Uneven Worker Experiences
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Varied unemployment insurance criteria make for uneven worker experiences Workers' ability to receive income support during job loss depends on the state they live in Article Highlights - Shortened benefits duration has contributed to reduced unemployment insurance (UI) eligibility over time - Many potential recipients believe they're ineligible for UI because of insufficient ea  more

Gillings School leads inaugural 'Datathon' to explore new ways AI can generate public health solutions
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 19 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School leads inaugural 'Datathon' to explore new ways AI can generate public health solutions * This month, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Public Health (CAIPH) at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health led its first ever AI and Public Health Showcase and Datathon. This three-day event united industry experts, academi  more

Governor Stein Celebrates PSA Airlines Headquarters Grand Opening in Charlotte, Highlights Only Passenger Airline Based in NC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates PSA Airlines Headquarters Grand Opening in Charlotte, Highlights Only Passenger Airline Based in NC * Today Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and elected officials at the grand opening for PSA Airlines' new headquarters in Charlotte. The new headquarters of the American Airlines subsidiary that operates American Eagle is expected to bring 400 jo  more

Governor Stein Thanks Secretary Piccione for Her Service to North Carolina, Welcomes Nate Denny as New NC DIT Secretary
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Thanks Secretary Piccione for Her Service to North Carolina, Welcomes Nate Denny as New NC DIT Secretary * Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione today announced she is stepping down from her role in state government to rejoin the private sector. Starting April 6, former DIT Deput  more

In Charlotte, Governor Stein Calls for Law Enforcement Raises
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * In Charlotte, Governor Stein Calls for Law Enforcement Raises * Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials at Central Piedmont Community College to highlight the urgent need to fund public safety priorities included in his proposed Critical Needs Budget. Opens in new window "When our heroes are putting their lives on the line to serve and protect us, we must be j  more

Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities in filing a lawsuit th  more

MEMA Commends USTR and Trump Administration for Advancing USMCA Joint Review Discussions
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, March 19 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * MEMA Commends USTR and Trump Administration for Advancing USMCA Joint Review Discussions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, today commended U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the Trump Administration for advancing bilateral technical discussions with Mexico in advance of the July 1 USMCA Joint  more

MU Social Work: Preparing Students to Serve, Advocate, and Lead
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Methodist University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * MU Social Work: Preparing Students to Serve, Advocate, and Lead Some students know they want a career in which they can serve, advocate, and become leaders in their communities. For those students, the Social Work program at Methodist University gives them the opportunity to turn that calling into a purpose and a profession. The Bachelor of Social Work program is offered both on c  more

N.C. Democratic Party: Day 8 - Michael Whatley Still Silent, Refuses to Answer For Knowingly "Champion[ing A] Convicted Child Sex Predator"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * DAY 8: Michael Whatley Still Silent, Refuses to Answer For Knowingly "Champion[ing a] Convicted Child Sex Predator" More than one week since Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly "championing the rise to power" of convicted child sex predator Harvey Lee West, he continues to dodge questions from reporters and "now faces mounting questions." Charlotte Observer: "A s  more

N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - Michael Whatley Has A History of Covering Up For Child Predators - From Epstein to Harvey West
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * REMINDER: Michael Whatley Has A History of Covering Up For Child Predators - From Epstein to Harvey West DC insider Michael Whatley has repeatedly used his position of power to cover up for and elevate child sex predators. As NCGOP Chair, Whatley "championed convicted child sex offender" Harvey Lee West for leadership roles at the state party. He even is said to have killed a resolution  more

N.C. State: Electric Cars Can Make Power Grids More Reliable (and Earn Owners Money) - So Why Aren't We Doing That?
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Electric Cars Can Make Power Grids More Reliable (and Earn Owners Money) - So Why Aren't We Doing That? Matt Shipman Electric vehicles (EVs) can effectively serve as mobile batteries that provide energy to the power grid when not being driven, improving the reliability of the grid, serving as a source of backup power and potentially reducing energy and EV ownership costs. S  more

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Farm Bureau's Harvest for All Makes a Difference
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 20 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Farm Bureau's Harvest for All Makes a Difference Farm and ranch families from across the nation donated 50 million pounds of food and raised more than $870,000 to help fight hunger and assist in other community service outreach in 2025 through Farm Bureau's "Harvest for All" program. Combined, the monetary and food donations totaled the equivalent of 13 m  more

Nicastro, Leathernecks Highlighted Nationally Ahead of NCAA Tournament
MACOMB, Illinois, March 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Nicastro, Leathernecks Highlighted Nationally Ahead of NCAA Tournament * Courtesy of WIU Athletics (goleathernecks.com) MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois women's basketball is earning national recognition ahead of the NCAA Tournament, as USA Today featured the Leathernecks in its March Madness preview. The article spotlighted senior guard Mia Nicastro as a player to watch, noting she has "the p  more

North Carolina Man Convicted in Cyber Extortion Scheme That Targeted D.C.-based Tech Company
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Man Convicted in Cyber Extortion Scheme That Targeted D.C.-based Tech Company A federal jury returned a guilty verdict yesterday against a Charlotte, North Carolina, man for carrying out an extensive cyber extortion scheme against a D.C.-based international technology company, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Cameron Curry, 27, was convict  more

North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty To Music Streaming Fraud Aided By Artificial Intelligence
NEW YORK, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty To Music Streaming Fraud Aided By Artificial Intelligence * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the guilty plea today of MICHAEL SMITH for his role in a scheme to defraud music streaming platforms and musicians of royalty payments. To carry out the scheme, SMITH created hundreds o  more

NRC Releases Final EIS for Proposed H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant License Renewal
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) (TNSrpt) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published a final environmental impact statement regarding the proposed license renewal for the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Unit No. 2 located in Darlington County, South Carolina. This report evaluates the potential effects of extending the operating license for an additional 20 years. The document entitled "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 13, Second Renewa  more

Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration's Dangerous Assault on Environmental Protections, Repeal of Efforts to Fight Climate Change
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration's Dangerous Assault on Environmental Protections, Repeal of Efforts to Fight Climate Change In February, the U.S. EPA repealed a fundamental tenet of long-standing rule on environmental protections and placed Pennsylvanians at increased risk of harm associated with growing levels of pollution. As t  more

President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding
SACRAMENTO, California, March 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding Representing California in the multistate lawsuit, Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB are joined by the City of Los Angeles, the City and County of San Francisco, and the County of Santa Clara  SACRAMENTO -   more

REMINDER: "Lines of Communication" meetings to be held next week
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: "Lines of Communication" meetings to be held next week * The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishermen that the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold its Lines of Communication meetings in North Carolina next week. Lines of Communication is a new council initiative to build relationships   more

SBA Celebrates Success of First-Ever Made In America Matchmaking Expo for Suppliers and Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * SBA Celebrates Success of First-Ever Made In America Matchmaking Expo for Suppliers and Manufacturers 675 Small Businesses Connected with Dozens of Large Companies to Reshore American Industry * Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the results of its inaugural 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo, a first-of-its-kind event held last week in partnership with  more

Senator Collins Questions Intelligence Community Leaders on Global Threats
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Questions Intelligence Community Leaders on Global Threats * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins today questioned Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard and FBI Director Kash Patel at a hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) to review the Intelligence Community's annual global threat assessment. Her questioning focused on various thr  more

Sentara Health Radiology division recognized for AI quality assurance
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health Radiology division recognized for AI quality assurance * The radiology program of Virginia-based Sentara Health has been identified by the American College of Radiology as a Recognized Center for Healthcare AI. ARCH-AI is the first international quality assurance program for artificial intelligence used in radiology facilities. The program, launched in 2024, recognizes   more

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comments on Potential Future Changes to the Nationwide Permits
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, March 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in na  more

UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, March 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance At a time when national conversations often grow louder and more divided, UNC Pembroke is creating space for something different -- structured, student-led debates where listening matters as much as speaking. Recently, approximately 40 students gathered in Upchurch Auditorium for a Braver Angels-styl  more

UNCG Trains the Team Behind the Teams
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 19 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Trains the Team Behind the Teams * It's March in North Carolina, which means daffodils are blooming, days are warmer and longer, and all eyes are on college basketball. Even though our Spartans are not competing in national tournaments this year, UNC Greensboro is still relevant in basketball conversations with the announcement of Jerod Haase as our new basketball   more

University of California-San Diego to Repatriate Human Remains to Seminole Tribe of Florida
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus plans to repatriate human remains to Seminole Tribe of Florida in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university identified the remains of 97 individuals of Native American ancestry recovered from various Florida counties. The remains were originally removed between 1989 and 1992 from sites in Nassau, Leon, Alachua, Duval and Columbia Counties, Florida. Many of these individ  more

Va. A.G. Jones Jointly Files Lawsuit to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Jointly Files Lawsuit to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households, driving up costs and harming consumers * Late last night, Attorney General Jay Jones, alongside a coalition of 8 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc  more

Walberg Honors Monroe County Veteran
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Honors Monroe County Veteran * Yesterday, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced Samuel Struth of Monroe as the Veteran of the Month for March. The Congressman's office presented Sam with the Congressional Record () containing Congressman Walberg's remarks honoring Sam's service and dedication to our country. Sam served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1980. He completed basic an  more

WIU Alumni Association Announces NCAA Tournament Watch Parties Nationwide
MACOMB, Illinois, March 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumni Association Announces NCAA Tournament Watch Parties Nationwide * MACOMB, Ill. -The Western Illinois University Alumni Association invites alumni, friends, and fans across the country to gather and cheer on Leatherneck women's basketball during the NCAA Tournament. The Leathernecks take on the University of North Carolina on Friday, March 20 in the first round of the tournament. The g  more