CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 31 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 43rd Annual Softball Tournament Drives Home Record $55,000 for Charity * University of Virginia School of Law students hosted teams from 46 law schools and raised more than $55,000 for charity over the weekend, setting a new record for the annual North Grounds Softball League Invitational. UVA Law student and alumni teams also each captured a title. The NGSL will donate all proc  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Sweet Escape: Turning Grief Into Support for Cancer Research at Sylvester * Mourning the loss of her mother, a patient's daughter channeled her grief into candy making to support Sylvester cancer research and global oncology. Many of Samantha Richter's fondest childhood memories are of time spent in the family's kitchen helping make chocolates for her mother's candy business.   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 1 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * ABOR welcomes new regents Dr. Michele Halyard and Steve Peru to the board Today, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that Dr. Michele Halyard and Steve Peru have been appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents. "On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we appreciate Gov. Hobbs' selection of two highly respected leaders in Dr. Halyard and Mr. Peru," said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyea  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Artemis II Brings Unique Space Medicine Opportunities * NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission will witness astronauts orbiting the moon for the first time in more than half a century -providing new opportunities for space medicine research, UCF experts say. The mission will include multiple health studies on the four astronauts to determine how radiation, microgravity, isolation and other factors   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, renowned authors discuss the consequences of banning books, suppressing expression * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When author Edwidge Danticat first learned that her 2015 children's storybook "Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation" about a young Haitian girl whose mother is detained as an undocumented immigrant was banned by a local school district, part of her was pr  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Fights for States' Rights to Ensure Election Integrity * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a 25-state coalition in a brief before the United States Supreme Court defending Arizona's right to ensure election integrity in their election process. The coalition maintains that Arizona should be able to ensure that its voters are citizens as part of t  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, March 31 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay students turn research into real-world career gains * CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Five business students at Austin Peay State University set a goal last year to understand how college majors and demographics influence long-term earnings. While studying data on 1,058,246 students, they unintentionally began documenting the blueprint for their own success. The study, recently published in the  more

LAKELAND, Florida, April 1 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Autonomous robots power high-tech dining at Florida Poly University partners with Starship Technologies for nation's first point-of-sale integration * Florida Polytechnic University's newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and muc  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Applauds HHS Action to Strengthen Hospital Nutrition, Support Florida Farmers * "What we serve patients matters as much as their prescriptions." Announcements Made During 'Take Back Your Health' Tour in Miami WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, applauded new actions by Secretary Robe  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner "A Million Paths To Take" * TAMPA, Fla. - Out of 124 submissions from Tampa Bay area high school students, Blake High School Senior Cora Bowen was awarded the top prize at U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor's annual Congressional Art Competition with the Mixed Media piece "A Million Paths To Take". Cora's artwork will be featured for one year in the U.  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 31 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * CENTCOM Refutes Media Claims of U.S. Strikes in Lamerd, Iran * TAMPA, Fla. -U.S. Central Command Spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins provided the following statement: Several media outlets recently reported accusations of U.S. forces striking a sports hall and residential area in the city of Lamerd, Iran, on Feb. 28. After looking into the reports, U.S. Central Command has confirmed the accus  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Provide Special Coverage of Historic Artemis II Launch * March 31st, 2026 'Mission to the Moon: Artemis II Launch' special coverage begins at 5:00p ET on Wednesday, April 1 with CNN Anchor Boris Sanchez Follow coverage on CNN, the CNN app, and streaming live for subscribers Merritt Island, FL -(March 31, 2 026) - CNN will provide audiences with comprehensive special coverage of the Artemis II  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresista Salazar pide al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) reanudar naturalizaciones de cubanos y venezolanos * WASHINGTON, D.C. - La congresista Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) envio una carta al secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, solicitando que se reanuden los procesos de ciudadania y las ceremonias de naturalizacion para solicitantes cubanos y venezolan  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Demands Action to Cut Red Tape and Fast-Track Critical Projects Amid Woke Permitting Decision * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Patronis criticized a court ruling that has stalled critical infrastructure projects, yet another example of federal overreach standing in the way of essential projects that benefit hardworking Americans. Florida has proven that cutting burea  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Cosmos Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Bay St. Louis restaurant settles federal lawsuit alleging that it fired new employee after learning she was pregnant MOBILE, Ala. - Smoke BBQ, LLC, and Thorny Oyster, LLC, operators of Cosmos Restaurant in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, will pay significant monetary damages and provide other relief to settle a sex discrimination la  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 30 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Deep Purple is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Aug. 9 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Deep Purple is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. Kansas to support. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. and start at $49.50. Tickets a  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Defenders Slams Unlawful God Squad Vote to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Wildlife in the Gulf * Defenders of Wildlife strongly opposes today's vote by the Endangered Species Committee, or God Squad, to condemn species to extinction in the name of a fictitious "national security emergency." Beyond the fact that the God Squad met none of the hearing or documentation  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * DNC Chair Slams Trump's Executive Order to Attack Mail-In Voting Today, in yet another assault on voting rights, Donald Trump signed an executive order to undermine mail-in voting. The order purports to require the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to overstep their authority and unilaterally create a list of voters the Trump administration deems  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Duke Energy completes sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire * Close of transaction previously announced in July 2025 * Proceeds to help fund industry's largest regulated capital plan * Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced it has completed the sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire - one of the largest publicly traded natural gas compan  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 31 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump's Attacks Against Endangered Species Act, Restores Bedrock Environmental Law to Pre-Trump Status Victory -- Ruling derails future attempts to weaken law * Oakland, CA -- A federal court struck down President Trump's attacks against the Endangered Species Act (ESA), restoring key values of the bedrock environmental law to the status it held for decades befor  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Endarra 81 pushes OSU's turfgrass program into a new era * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu A name rooted in strength, endurance and the land now represents one of Oklahoma State University's most ambitious bermudagrass varieties to date. Endarra 81, heading into commercial production, combines exceptional drou  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator Study Snapshot: For decades, scientists have observed that biodiversity is highest near the equator and decreases toward the poles, a pattern called the latitudinal diversity gradient, which occurs across ecosystems and all forms of life. A new FAU study reveals a surprisin  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * President's Gala Raises $2.5M to Benefit Student-Success Initiatives By Kristine Gobbo Celebrating Florida Atlantic University's 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner for Soiree 65 in support of student-success initiatives. The President's Gala raised more than $2.5 millio  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued a final forfeiture order against Aaron Streeter (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-24-00036274) for operating an unauthorized radio station in Miami Gardens, Florida. Streeter faces a $60,000 penalty for conducting pirate radio broadcasts on the 89.1 MHz frequency. The FCC identified the illegal station as "Da Pound FM." According to the Commission, Streeter engaged in unauthorized broadcasting on March 2 and March 30, 2024, and again  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New discovery could slow Parkinson's disease and reduce life-threatening lung injury Scientists at Florida International University have developed a promising new compound that could slow the progression of Parkinson's disease and protect against life-threatening lung injury by targeting a key process inside cells. The research centers on dynam  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * A joyful splash: Adapted swim lessons improve water safety skills for children with autism By Madeline Baro Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing water safety lessons tailored to their needs. FIU researchers Tana Carson and Tania Santiago Perez are   more

MIAMI, Florida, April 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * These sharks don't sweat temperature changes By JoAnn Adkins Most predators slow down when ocean temperatures shift. Great hammerhead sharks don't -- not significantly anyway. These ocean predators are masters of the "thermal hustle," maintaining peak hunting performance across a surprisingly wide range of ocean temperatures between w  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Five Charged in $3.5M Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina has unsealed an indictment charging five individuals for their roles in a fraud and money laundering scheme that resulted in a cumulative loss of at least $3.5 million. The following have   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-150) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Brevard County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Brevard County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-161) on March 27, 2026, entitled "DeSoto County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the DeSoto County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-153) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Flagler County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Flagler County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financia  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-154) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Florida Atlantic University - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Florida Atlantic University (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-152) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Florida Gulf Coast University - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Florida Gulf Coast University (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescri  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-157) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Gilchrist County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Gilchrist County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fina  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-160) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Glades County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Glades County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-151) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Hillsborough College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Hillsborough College1 (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial rep  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-156) on March 26, 2026, entitled "New College of Florida - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of New College of Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-162) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Palm Beach County District School Board - Financial and Federal Single Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Palm Beach County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed fi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-158) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Polk State College - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Polk State College (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reportin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-155) on March 26, 2026, entitled "State of Florida - Compliance and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting and Federal Awards." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS The State's SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (SEFA) is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-159) on March 27, 2026, entitled "The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind - Financial Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (School) (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Florida Department of Education Hosts Second Annual National Summit on School Safety John Newman, Chief of Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools, Named School Safety Specialist of the Year * Representatives from school districts across Florida and 19 states gathered for Florida's second annual National Summit on School Safety host  more

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Florida Premiums Drop Amid Post-Reform Stability, New Triple-I Insurance Brief Shows * MALVERN, Pa., April 1, 2026 -Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud in Florida have continued to help stabilize the Sunshine State's property/casualty insurance market, contributing to rate-filing reductions by dozens of property and auto insurers operating in t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University celebrates student resiliency at Unconquered Scholars Banquet * Florida State University celebrated some of its most resilient students at an annual banquet for students who come to FSU after experiencing homelessness, foster care, relative care or ward of the state status. The Unconquered Scholars Program Awareness Banquet honored graduating seniors and other students from   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * FloridaCommerce Awards More Than $1.5 Million for 2023 and 2024 Storm Long-Term Recovery Eight communities will receive funds to help construct, rehabilitate and expand critical infrastructure--supporting long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms. * Today, FloridaCommerce awarded more than $1.5 million for long-term 2023 and 2024 Sto  more

ORLANDO, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Founders Day 2026 Student Awardees * UCF will honor 56 exceptional students at Founders' Day on Wednesday for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service across various disciplines. Our students are groundbreaking national and global scholarship winners, researchers, athletes, teaching assistants, residence assistants and leaders in campus organizations, including Student Government, LEAD  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Leads Florida Delegation Urging EPA Action To Support Citrus Industry * Today, Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of the Florida delegation in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging timely, science-based review of emerging citrus rootstock technologies to combat citrus greening (HLB). Florida's citrus industry has faced steep declines due to HL  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * From Weeks to Hours: NRL's ISIS360 Reduces Inspection Time Shipboard Tank Inspections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed and fielded the next generation of its Insertable Stalk Inspection System (ISIS360), a non-human entry inspection technology designed to improve the safety, speed, and accuracy of shipboard tank inspections across the U.S. Navy's Surface Flee  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU students present work at Florida Undergraduate Research Conference * At Florida State University, student curiosity is driving innovation and research through FSU's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, or UROP. In labs and classrooms across campus, undergraduate students are gaining hands-on research skills to advance their academic careers. On March 6-7, UROP students moved their researc  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Endorses Florida Supreme Court Action Eliminating the ABA's Bar Admission Monopoly * Federal Trade Commission staff on Tuesday endorsed the Florida Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the American Bar Association's (ABA) status as the sole accrediting agency dictating the educational requirements to take the bar exam and become a licensed attorney in Florida. Responding to the court's invita  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Children and Increasing Penalties for Sexual Offenses * TAMPA, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 445, known as Missy's Law, and House Bill 1159, two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held   more

BLAGNAC, France, April 1 -- Airbus, an aeronautics and space company, issued the following news release: * * * Heart of the mission: Airbus-built ESM to power historic Artemis II crew to the Moon Bremen, Germany / Kennedy Space Center, Florida - As the world prepares for the launch of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, the Orion European Service Module (ESM-2) is fully integrated, fuelled, and "go" for flight. The ESM is built by Airbus on behalf of the Europea  more

AMES, Iowa, March 31 (TNSxrep) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * The ISU Research Park still works for faculty startups Subhanwit Roy, working in the back corner of the rear lab of Skroot Laboratory Inc., connected one of the company's electronics boards to a test receiver. Roy's to-do list on a recent morning at Skroot's lab in the Iowa State University Research Park was making sure a wireless reader board the company has developed is ready to be shipped out  more

ENCINO, California, April 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $12.3M Sale of 76-Unit Townhome Community in Manitowoc, Wisconsin MANITOWOC, Wis. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Evergreen Townhomes, a 76-unit multifamily property in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The property  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by counsel Rachel Carey and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan: * * * Managing genetic testing risk and lessons from recent DOJ enforcement Over the last several years, federal concern about genetic testing has been steadily growing. Regulators have watched Medicare Part B spending on molecular and genetic tests spike while a relatively small number of laboratories, marketers  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Present $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade Medley Pump Stations, Reduce Flood Risk and Improve Emergency Access * MEDLEY, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, at 3:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the $1,20  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Present $6 Million in Federal Funding to Reduce I-75 Traffic Congestion in Miami-Dade * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. The event will celebrate the $6 million in federal funding secured by  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Present Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Miami Lakes Homes from Flooding and Strengthen Emergency Evacuation Route * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:00 p.m. The event will celebrate  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 31 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Researcher: Rahul Kanadia, CLAS * Many people view the field of scientific research as a daunting industry filled with complex experimental protocols and never-ending data tables. Among this chaos, people can forget the core principles, which are often the concepts we learn in high school. Rahul Kanadia, an associate professor in the Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB) department, demonst  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Partners with Amazon to Offer AI Program for Nonprofit Leaders * MIAMI (March 31, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) and Amazon are launching AI for Social Good, a four-week training program that equips nonprofit leaders with practical AI skills to drive social impact. Administered through MDC's AI Center, the program welcomes its first cohort of 25 participants on Wednesday, April 1. A  more

NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Microaxial Flow Pump Does Not Improve Outcomes for High-Risk Heart Attack Patients Without Cardiogenic Shock * Using a microaxial flow pump prior to and during cardiac stenting procedures for patients with severe heart attacks who don't have cardiogenic shock does not significantly reduce heart damage. That is the major finding from the first clinical trial of its kind to analyze   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Archeologists Identify Original Burial Site of 19th-Century Soldier at Dry Tortugas National Park KEY WEST, Fla. -- National Park Service archeologists have identified the original burial site of Private George Tupper, a 22-year-old U.S. Army soldier and the only known service member buried within the walls of Fort Jefferson on Garden Key "Locating P  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Committee Chooses Gulf Coast Oil Drilling Over Wildlife Protection, Threatening Park Species The Endangered Species Committee met for the first time since the 1990s today and granted an unprecedented exemption, which will jeopardize the future of threatened and endangered species management in the Gulf. The congressionally mandated committee, created to be used under   more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Neuromodulation Symposium Positions Miami as a Global Hub for Spinal Cord Injury Research * International experts convened at the University of Miami to examine how neuromodulation and neurotechnology are reshaping spinal cord injury research, clinical trials and patient-centered care. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently served as a focal point for internati  more

NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Plastic Additives Tied to Millions of Preterm Births Worldwide * Exposure to a chemical commonly used to make plastic more flexible may have contributed to about 1.97 million preterm births in 2018 alone, or more than 8 percent of the world's total, a new analysis of population surveys shows. The chemical was also linked to  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Pond Strategies for Growing Giant Bass * There is something unique and special about landing a trophy bass, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Defining "trophy" is subjective. "Biologists may use the scientific size classification of bass larger than 25 inches. Anglers may call bass heavier than 10 pounds, 13 pounds o  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Quantum magnetism: FSU researchers demonstrate spin-flip process in atomic nucleus does not account for all magnetic behavior * In the air people breathe, the water on the Earth, the stars in the sky and more, atoms are the building blocks that make up the universe. Understanding the structure of the atomic nucleus is crucial for research with implications for astrophysics and in applications such as   more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 1 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Ruth Abaya and associate behavioral and social scientist Rupa Jose: * * * The Impact of Firearm Violence in Black Communities Summary Firearm violence occurs disproportionately in Black communities. The broader impact of exposure to firearm violence on health and prosperity is still an area of emerging study. This review of articles that were published over a ten-year period (2015 to 2025  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Asks DHS to Resume Citizenship Processing, Naturalization Ceremonies for Cubans and Venezuelans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the Department to resume citizenship processing and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants, while maintaining enhanced security ve  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Research with purpose: Anne's College highlights FSU faculty and student innovation * Last Friday, the Anne's College Research Showcase at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center brought together FSU faculty and staff to discuss research opportunities, grants and promote departmental collaboration. Featuring more than 300 students and faculty from the renowned Anne Spencer Daves  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, 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) Acting   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps completes sale of WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WRTV, its ABC-affiliated station in Indianapolis, to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million. The WRTV sale follows Scripps' recent completion of the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated st  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Second Man Sentenced in 2022 Signature Collection Election Fraud Scheme * LANSING - Today, Willie Reed, of Pompano Beach, Florida, was sentenced by Judge James Maceroni in the 16 th Circuit Court in Macomb County to 24 months to 240 months' incarceration after being convicted by a Macomb County jury of conducting a criminal enterprise and defrauding gubernatorial candidates James Cra  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Community Leaders in Florida to Discuss Expanding Opportunities to Help Families Achieve the American Dream of Homeownership * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led a roundtable in Naples following the introduction of his American Dream Accounts Act to meet with community leaders and discuss how the federal government can help make the American Dream of homeownership more  more

GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Solar flare prompts close monitoring of space weather ahead of Artemis II launch * With NASA preparing for the Artemis II launch (expected tomorrow, 1 April), a strong solar flare earlier this week is putting space weather back into focus - and highlighting the unpredictable risks astronauts could face beyond Earth's atmosphere. Professor Keith Ryden, leader of the Space Environment and Protecti  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 1 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Specialized Sports Medicine Care for Growing Athletes With more than 60 million children across the United States participating in athletics - and that number continuing to grow - so does the risk of injury. Youth sports are more popular than ever. From year-round tournaments to early sport specialization, today's young athletes face increasing physical demands. To meet this vital need in the reg  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study Links Diabetes Distress to Blood Sugar Levels in Teens, With a Clear Target for Intervention * A multi-year study involving University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers shows that diabetes-related emotional distress interferes with teens' self-management, driving higher blood sugar levels and revealing a clear target for intervention. University of Miami Miller   more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again * TAMPA, Fla. -U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today blasted the Trump Administration's latest proposal to weaken endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico to benefit Big Oil. Castor warned that the move risks repeating the costly damage of past disasters while doing nothing to lower prices for Americans alre  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, March 31 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Test Centers Recognized for Expanding CLEP Access on Military Bases * With more than 1,800 locations across the United States and abroad, the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) helps learners receive college credits for a comparatively low cost on subjects they already know. Servicemembers have opportunities to take tests at no cost and can earn credits for thei  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * A legacy that leads: Honoring a beloved physician through the future of clinical medicine A student's vision, a physician's dedication, and Cohens' generosity ignite a groundbreaking course Harvey D. and Janet G. Cohen Leadership in Clinical Medicine Program * To those who knew Janet Cohen best, she is remembered as a no-nonsense, passionate woman who cared deeply about the well-being of others. She   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 1 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Leadership under pressure: Yankey attends Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel Paul Yankey, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Business, recently joined faculty members across the U.S. in Israel as part of the Jewish National Fund-USA's Faculty Fellowship Program, where he had the opportunity to meet Israeli leadership and observe how they shape and apply leadership in high-p  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Cassandra C. Farley, senior director of research, integrity, security and compliance at the University of Florida, from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat": * * * Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, distinguished committee members, and fellow witnesses: Thank you for the opportu  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 1 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF hosts Gail M. Cobb Archaeology Laboratory dedication ceremony The University of North Florida's Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences today dedicated the Gail M. Cobb Archaeology Laboratory and the new outdoor archaeology laboratory. The naming of the Gail M. Cobb Archaeology Laboratory indoor teaching and research space was made possible  more

GALVESTON, Texas, March 31 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB respiratory therapy program earns national credentialing excellence award * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Therapy has been selected to receive the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), placing the program among an elite group of respir  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Delivers $1 Million Federal Investment for Fort Lauderdale Public Safety Training Complex * Fort Lauderdale, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, Police Chief Bill Schultz, Fire Chief Stephen Gollan, and Fort Lauderdale Commissioners Ben Sorensen and Pam Beasley-Pittman to announce a $1 million federal inve  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why Collaborative Care Is Changing What It Means to Live With Multiple Myeloma * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, specialists across disciplines work together to deliver more personalized, adaptive care for patients living with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is the second most-common blood cancer, and it rarely follows a straight path. It evolves over time, responds d  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 1 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump's Attacks Against Endangered Species Act Ruling restores bedrock environmental law to pre-Trump status and derails future attempts to weaken law * OAKLAND, Calif. -- A federal court struck down President Trump's attacks against the Endangered Species Act (ESA), restoring key values of the bedrock environmental law to the status it held for decades before t  more