ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 16 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * ACTE Announces 2026 Work-Based Learning Leadership Alliance Cohort The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Leadership Alliance, a national initiative designed to cultivate future leaders who are shaping the advancement of high-quality work-based learning across the country. The AC  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on Senate Passage of Portable Benefits Bill * ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Athletics momentum carries Owl Nation to Oregon, March Madness * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 20, 2026 Kennesaw State University graduate Forest Callaway '17 had known for years he was going to be in Portland's Moda Center on Thursday night for the NCAA Tournament's West Regional. What he didn't know, however, was that he would be welcoming his alma mater to his home venue and opening the doors for t  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

ORLANDO, Florida, March 20 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by member Bill Bynum: * * * Carrying the Baton Foward: HOPE's Impact across the Deep South When I reflect on the beginning of my career in community finance, my thoughts often return to my childhood. At a young age, I was aware of the stark disparities in access to resources and opportunities between communities. I began to understand that success was not determined sol  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Meelis Oidsalu, chief editor at the defense outlet balticsentinel.eu: * * * A New Russian Game on the Borders of the Baltics We should care about Russian provocations but it's extremely important how we care. * A small Telegram channel has begun in recent weeks to promote the idea of a so-called "Narva People's Republic" in Estonia's northeastern border city of Narva, where   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Gainesville, Georgia, plans to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identifies the remains of at least three individuals and 735 associated funerary objects. At the Scull Shoals Mounds site, excavations between 1983 and 1985 recovered one individual and 154 objects, including nine quartz flakes, 143 pottery she  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Army Lt. Gen. James Michael Dubik (ret.): * * * Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One Our operations in Iran are again teaching that war involves more than fighting. Wars must be fought and waged. Fighting is a necessary part of war, and the U.S. military is very good at it. Our military won every tactical engagement in Vietnam, Afgh  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta, Best Defense Foundation return to Normandy for fifth year as America celebrates its 250th * This June, Delta is proud to continue its Normandy Legacy Flight, a program that carries World War II veterans to Normandy, France to pay tribute to the anniversary of the D-Day landings, honoring these legendary heroes and preserving their stories for generations to come. This year's return hol  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * "We've Never Seen Anything Like It": Atlanta Journal-Constitution Report Digs Deep on Georgia's "Vicious" "Unmatched" "Bare-Knuckled" GOP Gov Primary New reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how the "bruising intraparty brawl" between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson is one of the most vicious, acrimonious Republican primaries in modern Georgia political history. "Th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events tumbles to the Palmetto State with the 2027 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad set for Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena * ESPN Events' owned-and-operated gymnastics invitational, the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, heads to a new location as ESPN's 2027 gymnastics season will flip to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, with two  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, do  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by partner Brandon B. Brown and associate Christopher J. Merken: * * * DOJ Provides Employers With Playbook for Avoiding Criminal Prosecution Through Self-Disclosure: 4 Biggest Takeaways If your company discovers that it may have committed criminal misconduct, you may be able to avoid prosecution entirely - but only if you act quickly and follow a newly streamlined federal roadmap. Th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by associate Amelie Hopkins and regional managing partner Christopher P. Stief: * * * Maine Legislature Considers Ban on Health Care Noncompetes: What Employers Need to Know About L.D. 2200 * The Maine Legislature is currently considering proposed legislation that would ban the use of noncompete agreements with state-licensed employees in the health care sector. L.D. 2200, "An Act to  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by partner Daniel Pepper and associate Jillian Seifrit: * * * White House Unveils New Cyber Strategy to Reduce Regulation and Go On the Offense Against Cybercriminals White House Unveils New Cyber Strategy to Reduce Regulation and Go On the Offense Against Cybercriminals The White House recently published two documents to outline how the US plans to lead the world in cybersecurity wh  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin * Delta is continuing to grow travel options for customers in Austin with the launch of new nonstop service to Phoenix and the winter expansion of its Austin-Bozeman route, giving Central Texas customers more opportunities to explore some of the West's most iconic outdoor destination  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, March 21 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * GGC Undergraduate research team presents at 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol Georgia Gwinnett College's (GGC) undergraduate research team, comprised of GGC students Shone Cherian, Tamera Crawford, Ewura Ama Awere, Anthony Damian and Jennifer Jimenez Hernandez, was selected to present at the 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol, a competitive, peer reviewed research sho  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 21 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief Bills for Hardworking Georgians Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the General Assembly, today signed HB 1000 and HB 1199 into law, authorizing the return of nearly $1.2 billion in state income tax refunds to hardworking Georgians and suspending the state motor fuel tax for 60 days, respectively, among othe  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by deputy director William Chou and senior fellow Masashi Murano, both of the Institute's Japan Chair: * * * What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit Introduction On March 19, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be making her first trip to Washington as Japan's leader, where she will have the opportuni  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Humanitarian needs grow in Afghanistan amid escalating conflict * 19 March, 2026 - CARE is deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan following the significant escalation in hostilities in the eastern part of the country, which have forced thousands of families to flee their homes. Communities across several   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Georgia Legislature Delivers Major Win for Over One Million Independent Workers Georgia Legislature Passes HB 987 to Protect Independent Worker Freedom and Expand Access to Voluntary Benefits * ATLANTA, GA -- In a major victory for worker freedom and economic innovation, the Georgia Legislature today passed House Bill 9  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Demands Georgia Restore Rail Traffic Through Abkhazia Executive Summary: * Moscow once again demanded that Tbilisi consider resuming rail traffic from Russia through Abkhazia to Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. Russia has raised this issue for more than 30 years, since the end of the conflict in Abkhazia in 1993. * The ruling   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

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 635 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive healt  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music * On any given day at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music, a violin scales upward behind a practice room door. A jazz combo may be doing a last-minute check before a performance in Fickling Hall. A soprano hits a high note in a private lesson. For Dr. Katie Rios, that hum of constant creation is what sparks inspiration for her teaching and  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Mr. Pibb is Back and Bolder than Ever with a New March Madness Campaign Featuring Scottie Pippen * * Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen headlines new "Mr. Pipp" campaign, celebrating the brand's challenger spirit * Campaign debuts during March Madness on March 21 and extends across digital and social channels * Two new flavors, Mr. Pibb Punchin' Peach and Mr. Pibb Thrilli  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funding Through Historic Chattahoochee River Act for Water Infrastructure Project Planning * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering funding through his historic Chattahoochee River Act to kickstart water infrastructure upgrades across Georgia. In 2022, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his Chattahoochee River Act to help improve water treatment, protect essential  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Sen. Schiff's Spotlight Hearing on the Film and Television Industry * Above: Friedman and Schiff on at the spotlight hearing in Burbank. BURBANK, CA -Today, March 20, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined Senator Adam Schiff's Senate Spotlight Hearing titled "Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production" in Burbank to examine t  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff for Reelection * Reproductive Freedom for All is endorsing Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in his reelection bid. Sen. Ossoff has been a steadfast champion for reproductive freedom, and a leading voice pushing back against extremist republicans' agenda to gut funding for health   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funds to Build More Housing in Baldwin County * Milledgeville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering funds to build new affordable housing for Middle Georgia families. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver Federal funding to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, which plans to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Milledgeville-Baldwin Coun  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Expanding Resources for North Georgia Families Experiencing Homelessness * Gainesville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to help North Georgia families in need. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the Salvation Army of Gainesville renovate its facility in Gainesville. With the funding, the Salvation Army of Gainesville plans to renovate its  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Health Care Services in East Albany * Albany, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is upgrading health care facilities for Albany families. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) expand and renovate its East Albany Medical Center. According to AAPHC, the clinic is a critical access point for healthcare in the East Alban  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Holds the Floor, Voices Strong Opposition to SAVE America Act U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) last night delivered remarks on the Senate floor opposing the SAVE America Act. Senator Blunt Rochester discussed American history, her family's heritage, and the urgent need to defend voters' access to the electoral process. Senator Blunt Roche  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Delivering Resources for Key Upgrades at Georgia Ports * Savannah, Ga. -U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new resources to upgrade the Georgia Ports. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock secured key resources in bipartisan government funding legislation for ongoing dredging and maintenance projects at the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick. Sen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture with Launch of New Global Platform 'It's That Fresh' * Rolling out across 180 markets, Sprite's persistent platform debuts new visual and sonic identities, deepens its presence across music and spicy food, and expands innovations globally March 20, 2026 -Sprite(r), the world's No. 1 lemon-lime soft drink, today enters its boldest, fr  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices * Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region. "We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hanna  more

TROY, Alabama, March 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University to host Fulbright conversations on international research and writing * Students interested in international travel and writing will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Nicole Camasta, former Fulbright Scholar, at a panel discussion and reception on March 25 and 27. Hosted in conjunction with the Center for Relativity and Cosmology, University Honors Global Scholars Program and the English depart  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement * PENSACOLA, Florida - U.S. and Colombian military leaders gathered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 16, 2026, to open the 22nd iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia, or PISAJ. Led by U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Wester  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus is planning to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university identified 129 individuals of Native American ancestry and 27 associated objects currently in its possession. The materials include ancestral remains from St. Catherine's Island and Pine Harbor, Georgia, which were excavated during various archaeological   more

ATHENS, Georgia, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S. Takeaways * Over $6 million in combined funding from the Gates Foundation and Mars Inc. is advancing a decades-long breeding effort to deliver disease-resistant peanuts in sub-Saharan Africa and protect peanut production in the Southeast. * UGA researchers are using wild peanut relatives to build disease and pest resi  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Highlights Bipartisan Public Policy Bills During HELP Committee Member Day * Yesterday, during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's member day, Senator Warnock highlighted several of his bipartisan public policy bills within the committee's jurisdiction Senator Warnock uplifted his Pathways to Prosperity Act and the HEADWAY Act Member Days are an op  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America Rural America is already seeing the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation shaped by the experiences and testimony of everyday rural Americans. More of America's 2 million family farms will be able to pass down their acreage, equipment, and le  more