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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 28, 2026 ( 71 items )  

10 things to know about the property market: March 2026
IRVINE, California, March 27 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: March 2026 * IRVINE, Calif., March 26, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for March 2026. The U.S. housing market is finding its equilibrium. Home price growth has stabilized  more

A New Way to Seed Immunotherapy Inside Pancreatic Tumors
MIAMI, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A New Way to Seed Immunotherapy Inside Pancreatic Tumors * Summary * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher Vineet Gupta is developing a novel immunotherapy strategy to help immune cells stay embedded inside pancreatic tumors. * A prestigious Hirshberg Foundation grant supports his work on engineering tissue-resident memory T cells to overcome immune resistan  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Florida Passes Cutting Edge Ban on Loony Net-Zero Schemes
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Sepulvado: * * * Florida Passes Cutting Edge Ban on Loony Net-Zero Schemes The Sunshine State is continuing its leadership on protecting citizens from attempts to impose radical left-wing policy. This session, lawmakers have passed innovative legislation to stop all levels of government in the state from enacting pie-in-the-sky "net-zero" policies that drive up energy costs. The Florida Senate passed Ho  more

ASP LEADS GULF COAST REGION IN HIGHWAY DRUG SEIZURES
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 28 -- The Arkansas State Police, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news: * * * ASP LEADS GULF COAST REGION IN HIGHWAY DRUG SEIZURES Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized record amounts of illegal narcotics in 2025, leading all agencies in the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) region. "Black market high grade marijuana is fueling violence in our cities," said Gulf Coast HIDTA Chairman and ASP Director Col.  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 16 other states supporting a public schoolteacher's challenge to a district policy preventing her from decorating her classroom with a small personal crucifix. The district asks teachers to decorate their classrooms. Mrs. Arroyo-Castro's walls were  more

Banco Santa Cruz Cuts Policy Change Cycles From 90 to 2 Days Using FICO Platform
SAN JOSE, California, March 27 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * Banco Santa Cruz Cuts Policy Change Cycles from 90 to 2 Days Using FICO Platform Dominican Republic's third-largest private bank reduces projected delinquency rates by 65% while achieving 85% faster time-to-market for new products * MIAMI - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: * Banco Santa Cruz reduced policy change cycles from 90 days to 2 days and cut time-to-market for new products by 85%   more

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities From Emerging Illicit Drug Threats
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Policies  more

Chicago's Antisemitism Report Demands Action
LOS ANGELES, California, March 26 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Chicago's Antisemitism Report Demands Action * The Chicago Commission on Human Relations' recent report on rising antisemitism, covered in the Sun-Times, should be a wake-up call for the city. Will it stand against antisemitism or stand back and do nothing? The commission has done what history demands and issued a report on rising antisemitism in Chicago. Under t  more

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program "It's All About You"
FORT MYERS, Florida, March 28 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Chronic Disease Self-Management Program "It's All About You" Lee Health's "It's All About You," Chronic Disease Self-Management Program" a Self- Management Resource Program with the SMRC is offering a research based Chronic Disease Self-Management program for the community. The program is designed for people 18 years of age or older with chronic health conditions to help them learn ways to better manage the  more

CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Kevin Kramer on Civility, Leadership and "Local Governments Deliver"
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Kevin Kramer on Civility, Leadership and "Local Governments Deliver" * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features NLC President and Louisville Councilmember Kevin Kramer delivering his presidential address at the 2026 Congressional City Conference  more

Congressman Patronis Calls on VA for Hospital Update and Improved Community Care Access in Northwest Florida
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Calls on VA for Hospital Update and Improved Community Care Access in Northwest Florida * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late Thursday evening, Congressman Patronis sent a formal letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins requesting a strategic analysis on the need for a new Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Northwest Florida, as well as a comprehensive review of wheth  more

Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection * The court's ruling today emphasizes what we already know: that wetlands are the lifeblood of Florida...When agencies follow the law, we all win, wildlife included. *** Original text here: https://defenders.org/newsroom/court-victory-florida-wetlands-protection  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Vive Health Bed Rails
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 26, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Vive Health Bed Rails Hazard: When the recalled bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 26, 2026 Units: About 122,000 Consumer Contact: Vive Health toll  more

CSX Select Site Recognition Elevates Industrial Opportunity in Polk County
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * CSX Select Site Recognition Elevates Industrial Opportunity in Polk County * On March 16, 2026, CSX Corporation announced the addition of 21 new rail-served properties across 10 states to its highly selective CSX Select Site program. Among them, the Fort Meade Rail Ready Industrial site in Fort Meade, Florida earned a prestigious Silver-level designation, placing it among   more

DCCC Chair DelBene: "We have great candidates who are authentic and independent-minded, and people want folks who are going to stand up for them."
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair DelBene: "We have great candidates who are authentic and independent-minded, and people want folks who are going to stand up for them." * As Democrats celebrate major special election victories in Florida this week, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined Bloomberg to discuss the strong congressional candidates running in districts across the country and their relentless focus   more

Dealmakers of the Year Finalist: Matthew Arenson, Kirkland & Ellis
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dealmakers of the Year Finalist: Matthew Arenson, Kirkland & Ellis * Matthew Arenson was named a finalist for "Dealmakers of the Year" by Daily Business Review and participated in a Q&A. Matthew Arenson, partner with Kirkland & Ellis, is one of the finalists of the Daily Business Review's Dealmakers of the Year award. Read a Q&A with the firm below. What are so  more

DNC: In the States - Democrats Score Major Victory in Trump's Backyard While Trump is Jacking Up the Cost of Gas and Health Care
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Score Major Victory in Trump's Backyard While Trump is Jacking Up the Cost of Gas and Health Care This week, Democrats handed Donald Trump and Republicans another humiliating defeat, this time in Trump's own backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida's House District 87, Trump's home district, which he won by 11 points in 2024. Gregory's victory i  more

Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained Access to Legal Counsel at "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility
MIAMI, Florida, March 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained Access to Legal Counsel at "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility * FORT MYERS, FL - A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today that requires Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Florida Department of Emergency Management to provide access to legal counsel for people detained a  more

Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained Access to Legal Counsel at "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility
NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained Access to Legal Counsel at "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility * FORT MYERS, Fl. - A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today that requires Immigrations and Customs Enf  more

Federal Jury Finds Mother and Daughter Guilty of Medicare Fraud Scheme and Payment of Illegal Kickbacks
SAN DIEGO, California, March 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Federal Jury Finds Mother and Daughter Guilty of Medicare Fraud Scheme and Payment of Illegal Kickbacks A federal jury today convicted a mother and daughter from Melbourne, Florida, of multiple counts of health care fraud, payment of illegal kickbacks, and conspiracy to commit those offenses. The mother, Cindy Justice, was the o  more

Florida A&M University to Redeploy $6.2 Million Toward Student Success Following Board of Governors Recognition of Sustained Financial Discipline
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 28 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University to Redeploy $6.2 Million Toward Student Success Following Board of Governors Recognition of Sustained Financial Discipline Florida A&M University has received formal recognition from the Florida Board of Governors Audit and Compliance Committee for a decade of sustained financial discipline in Athletics, clearing the path for  more

Florida Poly Giving Day Exceeds $100K Goal to Fuel STEM Education
LAKELAND, Florida, March 28 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly Giving Day exceeds $100K goal to fuel STEM education Florida Polytechnic University's annual Giving Day on March 11 soared past its $100,000 fundraising goal, securing $128,389 to support student success, hands-on learning, and the University's singular STEM mission. The 24-hour effort united the entire University community in support of key priorities and programs, including a  more

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Introduces The Beach Villa -- Miami Beach's Only Fully Serviced Beachfront Villa
TORONTO, Ontario, March 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Introduces The Beach Villa -- Miami Beach's Only Fully Serviced Beachfront Villa * Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, just minutes from Miami Beach, introduces its newest and most private accommodation, The Beach Villa -a four-bedroom oceanfront residence located within Seaway at The Surf Club, a new residentia  more

Frederick National Laboratory: Vaccine Set for Wider Use Against Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya
FREDERICK, Maryland, March 27 -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Vaccine set for wider use against mosquito-borne chikungunya By Frank Blanchard An FDA-approved chikungunya vaccine manufactured by the Frederick National Laboratory and tested in early clinical trials a decade ago may become a bigger player in global health following a series of adverse event reports linked to the only other available vaccine for the   more

FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy's new Office of Science Advisory Committee
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy's new Office of Science Advisory Committee * A Florida State University physicist has been named to a newly formed committee that will oversee and advise all future scientific ventures for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Mayly Sanchez, the Wyatt-Green Chair of Physics in FSU's Department of Physics, is one of 20 expert scientist  more

FSU trustees, Board of Governors approve Tallahassee hospital transfer in major step for FSU Health
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU trustees, Board of Governors approve Tallahassee hospital transfer in major step for FSU Health * The Florida State University Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors on Thursday approved the transfer of City of Tallahassee-owned hospital assets to Florida State University. The votes follow a March 11 decision by the Tallahassee City Commission to transfer ownership of the city-owne  more

Gaby Pacheco: "DACA Protections are Lawful, But the Targeting of DACA Recipients is Not"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following statement on March 27, 2026: * * * Gaby Pacheco: "DACA Protections are Lawful, But the Targeting of DACA Recipients is Not" On the heels of sending a letter to Congress highlighting the growing threats to DACA recipients and the larger urgent need for action on behalf of Dreamers, TheDream.US and its President & CEO Gaby Pacheco today highlighted a persistent source of   more

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Tyler Jefferson, Michael Sims, and Kevin Whirity and the reappointment of Samantha Ferrin and Jason Lederman to the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee. Tyler Jefferson Jefferson is the Vice President of Public Policy at t  more

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Clarence "Chip" Parker and Sherrie Raulerson and the reappointment of Carolyn "Renae" Allen, Lindsey Lander, Suzanne Norris, and James Surrency to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees. Clarence "Chi  more

House Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz Issues Remarks at Hearing on Quality of Life in the Military
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, at a hearing on quality of life in the military: * * * Thank you for yielding, Judge Carter. Since we held this hearing last year, events have left me gravely concerned for the trajectory of quality of life priorities. We can't discuss the well being of the men a  more

House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on Hard Drives Removed From Epstein Residence
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on Hard Drives Removed From Epstein Residence Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to three private investigators who were contracted by Epstein's legal team in Florida. During a deposition last week before   more

House VA Committee Chairman Bost Issues Commentary to Washington Times: Building a VA Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, to the Washington Times: * * * Chairman Bost for the Washington Times: Building a VA infrastructure for the next generation of veterans This week, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), published the below opinion piece in the Washington Times as part of the publications infrastructure edition to discuss House Repu  more

How an ABCA7 Gene Deletion Affects Lipid Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease
MIAMI, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How an ABCA7 Gene Deletion Affects Lipid Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease * A rare, ancestry-specific deletion in the ABCA7 gene alters lipid handling and mitochondrial function in neurons, offering new insight into Alzheimer's disease risk. Alzheimer's disease is often explained by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain. But long before those changes appear,  more

ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Highlight Alzheimer's Prevention, Early Detection at Hill Interview
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Highlight Alzheimer's Prevention, Early Detection at Hill Interview * "You Need to be, in Today's World, the CEO of Your Own Health" Advocates for ASAP Act, Early Screening and Support for Families WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, joined Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) for  more

In Case You Missed It... Chairman Rick Scott Joins Effort at White House to Strengthen America's Drug Supply Chain and Advance CLEAR LABELS Act
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Chairman Rick Scott Joins Effort at White House to Strengthen America's Drug Supply Chain and Advance CLEAR LABELS Act In case you missed it, Chairman Rick Scott joined a roundtable at the White House alongside senior Trump administration officials and industry leaders to highlight the importance of strengthe  more

In Case You Missed It...The Washington Reporter: Senator Scott is Right
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...The Washington Reporter: Senator Scott is Right In case you missed it, the Washington Reporter published an editorial championing the work Chairman Rick Scott is doing to highlight and address the danger posed to American families by our overreliance on Communist China and other foreign countries for essential drugs and pharmac  more

Inside the DOCS Community Health Leadership Conference at the Miller School of Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, March 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Sofie Marie Janette, director of research and quality improvement in the Department of Community Service: * * * Inside the DOCS Community Health Leadership Conference at the Miller School of Medicine * Medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine bring together future physician-leaders to share community health projects, research and collaborative solution  more

Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, It's Just Florida Man Paul LePage Claiming To Be a Mainer Again
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, It's Just Florida Man Paul LePage Claiming To Be a Mainer Again * After years of ditching hardworking Mainers for Florida, LePage suddenly 'moves back' just in time to run for office again "Florida Man" Paul LePage is once again playing games with his address after years of " ping-pong[ing] between Maine and Ormond Beach, Florida " every time vo  more

Jeremy Paner Discusses Continued US Restrictions on Cuba as Country Moves to Open Its Economy
NEW YORK, March 28 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Continued US Restrictions on Cuba as Country Moves to Open its Economy New Cuban investment policy highlights limits of U.S. law and ongoing sanctions. Highlights * Cuba announces that nationals living abroad may invest in and own private businesses, however the U.S. trade embargo continues to restrict investment by Cuban Americans. * Former OFAC official Paner says Cuba's mov  more

Legal Victory Protects Florida Wetlands
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Legal Victory Protects Florida Wetlands * WASHINGTON-The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that permits to build in Florida wetlands should stay in the hands of federal regulators rather than the state. The ruling upholds a 2020 decision by U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss that the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish an  more

MDP Statement on Mike Rogers Dismissing Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Mike Rogers Dismissing Skyrocketing Gas Prices Following new reporting from Punchbowl News that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is constantly dismi  more

Meet UCF's 2026 Pegasus Professors
ORLANDO, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Meet UCF's 2026 Pegasus Professors * Highlights * Pegasus Professorships are UCF's highest faculty honors. This distinguished award is given annually at Founders' Day. * The UCF community is invited to celebrate these professors and additional honorees during the Founder's Day Faculty Honors Celebration on Wednesday, April 1, in the Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. * This year's Pegasus P  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Mike Rogers on Rising Gas Prices: 'We're Gonna Be Fine' [Punchbowl News]
LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers on rising gas prices: 'We're gonna be fine' [Punchbowl News] Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, according to a breaking report from Punchbowl News. Speaking at an event with Oakland University College Republicans last week, Rogers dismissed Michiganders' concerns about ris  more

Michael Sema Files Application to Retain Shares in Brighton Bancorp
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- Ismet "Michael" I. Sema of Miami Beach, Florida, has filed an application to retain voting shares of Brighton Bancorp Inc., Tennessee. The proposal is being reviewed under the Change in Bank Control Act and the provisions of Regulation Y. This action would also allow Sema to indirectly retain voting shares of Brighton Bank, Brighton, Tennessee. The Federal Reserve System considers specific factors when acting on such applications, as outlined in the Change in Ban  more

New Partnership Between an Exemplary Growth Partner and a Powerhouse Investment Advisor
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * New Partnership Between an Exemplary Growth Partner and a Powerhouse Investment Advisor * Based on a company-focused press release What happens when a renowned growth partner connects with an advisor firm with a proven track record of success? According to a press release by the company announcing the strategic minority partnership of Rise Growth Partners ("Rise") and Cy  more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Hidden Cost of the DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * The Hidden Cost of the DHS Shutdown The airport lines are the part you can see. The part you can't is more serious. * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been operating without appropriations since February 14th, the longest single-agency shutdown in U.S. history. The rest of the government is fu  more

NSWC Panama City Annual Awards recognizes business, technical excellence
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Panama City Annual Awards recognizes business, technical excellence * PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) continued commitment to strengthen the Navy team through technical competency and leadership development was on full display during the Navy lab's Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Annual Awards Ceremony held at Florida State University Panama City, March 26.  more

NYU Langone Heart Cardiologists Present Latest Clinical Findings & Research at ACC.2026
NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Heart Cardiologists Present Latest Clinical Findings & Research at ACC.2026 * C ardiologists from NYU Langone Heart will present their latest clinical findings and research at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session, ACC.26, held March 28 to 30 in New Orleans. Among the topics presented:  more

One Year after the Walgreens Buyout: Will Critics' Warnings Come to Pass?
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * One Year after the Walgreens Buyout: Will Critics' Warnings Come to Pass? * Walgreens has changed since the buyout. Things that were warned may be coming to pass. In The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel's mirror reveals visions of the past, the present, and things that may yet come to pass. Also, as Galadriel proposes in her opening monologue, change is sometimes felt be  more

Patient Avoids Major Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Thanks to Early Detection & Minimally Invasive Procedure
NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Patient Avoids Major Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Thanks to Early Detection & Minimally Invasive Procedure * I n the months before his wedding, Queens resident Roberto Pineda Sanchez noticed persistent rectal bleeding, a dangerous symptom he almost ignored. Thankfully, he decided to bring it up to his doctor-a potentially   more

Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Ac  more

Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acti  more

Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

Service Awards More Than $6.6 Million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to Advance Shared Conservation Goals
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Service Awards More Than $6.6 Million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to Advance Shared Conservation Goals * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $6.6 million to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes to benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. This year's funding will support 35 tribes for conservation projects acr  more

Sol Rashidi, World's First Chief AI Officer, Joins Agenda at FICO World 2026
SAN JOSE, California, March 27 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on March 26, 2026: * * * Sol Rashidi, World's First Chief AI Officer, Joins Agenda at FICO World 2026 FICO World 2026 takes place May 19-22 in Orlando, Florida, with focus on AI-powered enterprise transformation, risk management, customer growth strategies and operational excellence * BOZEMAN, Mont. - Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) today announced that Sol Rashidi, the world's  more

Subcommittee Chairmen Gimenez, Pfluger Deliver Opening Statements in Hearing on Arctic Security
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following statements on March 26, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Chairmen Gimenez, Pfluger Deliver Opening Statements in Hearing on Arctic Security Today, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) an  more

Two Sentenced In Connection With Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Involving Millions and Drug Trafficking
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Two Sentenced In Connection With Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Involving Millions and Drug Trafficking Two Charlotte men were sentenced to prison today for their involvement in a multi-state stolen vehicle conspiracy involving millions of dollars in high-end vehicles and trafficking large quantities of marijuana, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. A  more

UNF MedNexus and LSF Health Systems Collaborate to Address Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 28 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF MedNexus and LSF Health Systems collaborate to address behavioral health workforce shortages The University of North Florida's MedNexus and LSF Health Systems have teamed up to address critical workforce shortages in behavioral health across Northeast Florida. Florida's behavioral health system is facing significant workforce shortages as demand for mental health and substance use service  more

University of Georgia: Professor Designs Inclusive Technologies for a Variety of Populations
ATHENS, Georgia, March 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Professor designs inclusive technologies for a variety of populations Matthew Schmidt prioritizes co-designing instructional tools with the people they serve By Anika Chaturvedi Like many others in his industry, Matthew Schmidt didn't originally set out to become an instructional designer. "This is a field that we kind of jokingly refer to as the best career that you've never heard of," said Schmidt,   more

University of Miami-Led International Vascular Congress Expands Focus for IVC 2026
MIAMI, Florida, March 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * University of Miami-Led International Vascular Congress Expands Focus for IVC 2026 * In partnership with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the 24th International Vascular Congress returns to Miami in May 2026 with expanded venous, arterial, ultrasound and fellows programming. The 24th annual International Vascular Congress (IVC) takes place this spring in Miami. N  more

University of Miami: Potential Discovery From the Dawn of Time
CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * A potential discovery from the dawn of time Two University of Miami astrophysicists believe a recent unusual signal detected by a powerful ground-based observatory could provide solid evidence that primordial black holes--thought to have formed in the cosmic soup just after the Big Bang--really do exist. By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu It may well take years to prove, but a pair o  more

UNM study challenges "motherhood penalty," finding workplace advantages for moms
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 27 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM study challenges "motherhood penalty," finding workplace advantages for moms * For decades, working mothers have been judged by a quiet assumption: that caregiving makes them less committed employees. In many workplaces, unconscious bias continues to shape how working parents-particularly mothers-are perceived. However, new research at The University of New Mexico suggests the opposite. T  more

USC has five Goldwater Scholars in 2026
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC has five Goldwater Scholars in 2026 * Five University of South Carolina students have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, marking the 34th consecutive year the university has at least one Goldwater Scholar. This year's winners are Khufu Holly Jr., Hannah Keen, Ria Kothari, Ansley Martin and Reagan Stanton. The five Goldwater Scholars this year set a university record.  more

Vanderbilt's first Schmidt Science Fellow is just getting started
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt's first Schmidt Science Fellow is just getting started * Analytical chemist and Cliffel Research Group member Hannah Richards refuses to accept "just because" as an answer. Richards' need to know "why" is how she came to love chemistry: Science gave her the answers she needed. "I was someone who always asked why, how, when and where. I needed to know all of the details," Richards s  more

Verisk Analytics: Strong 2025 Underwriting Income Masks Persistent Property/Casualty Insurance Pressures
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Strong 2025 Underwriting Income Masks Persistent Property/Casualty Insurance Pressures Limited catastrophe impacts supported P&C underwriting profitability * Today, preliminary U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance underwriting results for full year 2025 were released by Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the  more

Victories for Higher Education: Raising Academic Standards and Ensuring Admissions Transparency
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Raising Academic Standards and Ensuring Admissions Transparency * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation  more

Wash. State Health Dept.: State Disciplines Health Care Providers
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 27 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * State disciplines health care providers (03-26-2026) The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care prof  more

Wasserman Schultz, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make IVF Affordable
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make IVF Affordable * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the bipartisan Helping to Optimize Patients' Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act to expand access to infertility diagnosis, treatment, and fertility services for Americans seeking to start or grow their   more

WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after leading Democrats' efforts to successfully block Republicans' voter suppression amendment to advance the SAVE America Act, marking a key defeat as P  more

What Pregnancy Revealed About One Mother's Heart Health & Why It Matters for Life
NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * What Pregnancy Revealed About One Mother's Heart Health & Why It Matters for Life * A t 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to think she was at risk of them. But pregnancy can act as a stress test on the heart-and soon after delivering her son at NYU Langone Healt  more

What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic * The NFL draft is coming to Pittsburgh on April 23, 2026 and bringing an estimated 500,000-700,000 visitors with it for the weekend. The impact of such a massive influx (opens in new window) of people will put the city's transportation systems to the test. Carnegie Mellon University's Sean Qian (opens in new window), civil and environmental   more