WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 113 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process and calling for the rule to be withdrawn. In their letter, the Conservation Commenters emphasize the vital role that public engagement plays in forest management, noting that many participants possess essential local knowledge and expertise. These sm  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter emphasizes their support for the proposed changes that seek to clarify the definition of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed revisions aim to exclude "gender identity disorders n  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates * GAHANNA, Ohio (March 20, 2026) -The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appal  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 20, 2026: * * * AFPI Applauds Kansas Legislature for Passing Education Freedom Bill Expanding Scholarship Opportunities The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement after the Kansas State Legislature passed House Bill 2468, which elects Kansas to participate in the federal education freedom tax credit and expands the state's existing tax credit scholarship program. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the American Land Title Association, issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $126,000 to Support 21 Local Nonprofits Nationwide The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the title insurance industry, today announced $126  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 17, 2026 The total consumption model (TCM) is a theory proposing that the prevalence of problematic behavior follows closely with that of population-level behavior, driven by social network effects and exogenous influences. This model of collectivity has been demonstrated in alcohol consumption, gambling, and now adolescent   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Beam Institute Industry Conference reaches Kentucky and beyond * The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI) took over the University of Kentucky's campus this week for the annual James Beam Industry Conference. In partnership with the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA), the conference serves all members of the industry in areas that include production, procurement, finance, branding,  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs   more

LONDON, England, March 19 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health: * * * Detection of bowel cancer marker in wastewater may offer new early warning system Could help target areas for cost-effective, practical community screening, say researchers * Detection of a bowel cancer marker (CDH1) in wastewater may offer a new community level early warning system for the disease, suggests a proof of concept study (https://jech.bmj.com/  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization warns that the currently revised testing framework may severely compromise the integrity and efficiency of the upcoming census operations, potentially leading to inflated costs and decreased data quality. In its letter, the task force emphasizes the  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * New certificate in digital communication at Kentucky State University prepares learners for digital-first workplace As employers across sectors place growing value on strong digital storytelling and platform fluency, Kentucky State University is launching a new Certificate in Digital Communication to help learners build practical, career-relevant skills for today's communications land  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Comer Continues to Investigate Dark Money Group's Efforts to Evade Campaign Finance Laws House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate reports the Sixteen Thirty Fund, Arabella Advisors (now operating as Sunflower Services), and others have worked to circumve  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: Democrats Are Making Tariffs a "Lethal Issue" for Republicans in Gov Races New reporting from AP dives into how Republicans' support for Trump's cost-raising tariffs is "central" to Democrats' pitch to voters in governors races this year. As rising costs continue to be a "motivating issue for many voters," tariffs are all but certain to remain at the top of every conversation in governor's races  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Johnson, Scalise, Guthrie, Jordan, Babin: House Will Work to Implement National AI Framework Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04), Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary,  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Kentucky Heartwood has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing opposition to proposed amendments concerning the project-level predecisional administrative review process. The organization focuses on protecting public lands and has raised concerns about the implications these changes would have on public engagement and environmental oversight in regional forest management. According to Kentucky Heartwood, the amendments suggest reducing the  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Kentucky Voices for Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services detailing their concerns regarding proposed changes in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The coalition expressed apprehension that the proposals could make health coverage more complicated and less accessible for vulnerable populations. In their letter, KVH emphasized Kentucky's unique healthcare landscape, which includes a largely rural popul  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Leading Moms Group Thanks U.S. Democratic Women's Caucus for Thursday Evening's 'Powerful Conversation' with PA Moms * U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) Joined Moms in Discussion on Affo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap * Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this awareness gap and identified audiences most in need of tailored messaging. The study, published in Cancer E  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Debate member wins Julia Burke Award, first in program history * For the first time in program history, a member of Michigan State University Debate received the Julia Burke Award. Joanna Gusis received the award, which is given to an outstanding debater who most clearly exhibits a passion for debate, a commitment to helping others, love and respect for the debate community and dedication to   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * NAI names UK a Top 100 US University for Patents * The University of Kentucky has been named among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents, according to a 2026 report from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The annual report, which utilizes data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), tracks the vital role of university research and innovation within the national land  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Canton SA Recycling Employees Scrap Steelworkers Union * Recycling workers voted by over 2-1 margin to remove unpopular union, escape forced union payments Canton, OH (March 20, 2026) - A group of over 40 employees of SA Recycling in Canton have successfully voted Steelworkers union officials out of power at their facility by a wide margin. SA Recycling worker Lesl  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns regarding the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate. This regulation aims to address the presence of perchlorate in drinking water systems, a matter that has raised significant discussion among water utility providers. As Kentucky's largest water district, NKWD serves approximately 300,000 people   more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, March 20 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Alumni Association honors 2025 Alumni Award recipients * The Shawnee State University Alumni Association celebrated its 2025 Alumni Award recipients, recognizing six individuals for achievements in their fields and service to their communities. Honorees included recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus, Medal of Merit, Alumni Community Service, Alumni Continued Service, Outstanding  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers seeking patients for clinical trial to address rare pregnancy condition * Researchers at UK HealthCare are now enrolling patients in the phase 3 AZALEA trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). This study is the first of its kind to include pregnant individuals at risk   more