COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * AG Yost Sues Businesses for $564K in Damages * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -In lawsuits filed recently in three counties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined. "Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money," Attorney General Dave Yost said. "Breaking that tr  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing ExxonMobil's request for PHMSA to make an administrative determination that fe  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security * "Markwayne Mullin is ready to lead. He is ready to serve with seriousness and character. He will be a leader who makes our country safer." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke prior to voting to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Cl  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Delaware Shareholder Litigation Fuels Corporate Flight, New ATRA Report Says Corporations are reconsidering whether Delaware is still the best place to incorporate amid a surge in shareholder litigation as the state's courts become increasingly unpredictable, according to a new report (https://atra.org/white-paper-and-repo/corporate-flight-from-delaware/) released t  more

DOVER, Delaware, March 25 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * University announces Commencement keynote speakers The University will hold its 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on Friday, May 15, on its main campus in Dover. Nearly 1,000 graduates are expected to grace the Commencement stage and receive their degrees. The morning Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * FEMA Grants States Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects Work Aligns with FEMA's Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on March 17, 2026 by Anika Juhn entitled "Out of sight, out of mind: Pushing CO2 storage offshore." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings The oil and gas industry plans to invest billions of dollars to build carbon dioxide (CO2) storage projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Risks related to the proposed projects include the lack of regulations for CCS activities in feder  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea: * * * Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Coons introduce legislation to protect Americans from credit repair scams * Washington, DC- U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA) today to crack down on fraudulent credit repair organizations that exploit consumers with high fees, false promises, and deceptive practices. Credit repair organizations (CROs) often   more

BUFFALO, New York, March 25 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * San Diego Padres, Sportservice unveil new food and beverage offerings at Petco Park SAN DIEGO -- Sportservice, the hospitality and retail partner of the San Diego Padres, is rolling out a slate of new menu offerings at for the 2026 MLB season at Petco Park - introducing bold flavors and elevated favorites across concessions, premium clubs and suites. New this season, fans will find expanded concession opti  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester on MS NOW: "This is a Break-Glass Moment for our Country." U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, last night joined MS NOW's The Weeknight to discuss the consequences of President Trump's refusal to negotiate on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and her opposi  more