CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * "FOREST" project examining endangered habitat to be presented in series of events over 18 months * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Illinois interdisciplinary artist Deke Weaver will create the multimedia performance "FOREST" over the next 18 months that will explore the forest ecosystem and the connections between plant and animal species. He'll present the first iterations of "FOREST" at two  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to certification requirements tied to the System for Award Management, arguing the revisions could impose unlawful and burdensome conditions on recipients of federal funding. The letter argues that the proposed changes are unnecessary, duplicative, and violate the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) because they add burdens without justifi  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Rollback of Limits on Dangerous Emissions of Mercury and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants from Power Plants Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 21 states and local governments in filing a lawsuit (PDF) challenging the Trump administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and reversion to outdat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * "We don't wait. We stand up": Advocacy Day 2026 meets the urgency of this moment On Tuesday, March 24 at 8:30 a.m., HIV advocates from across the state, along with AIDS Foundation Chicago's (AFC) Policy & Advocacy team, arrived at AFC's downtown offices to travel to Springfield for our annual Advocacy Day. The excitement and energy of the team was on full display. We got on a bus and  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Alaina Cummings selected for the 2026 Sloane Scholarship * Alaina Cummings has been selected by the American Nuclear Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers to receive the 2026 ANS/ASME Barry Sloane Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship. Cummings is a junior at Pennsylvania State University, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. She exp  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate helps drivers save on rising gas prices with mobile app and money saving tips * Key takeaways: * Allstate is helping customers save on rising fuel costs ahead of spring break travel with free tools and driving tips in the Allstate app. * Allstate customers can compare nearby gas prices using a gas finder feature in the Allstate app  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Drives Major Gains in Electric Vehicle Adoption and Charging Access * Beneficial Electrification Plan 1 delivered expanded EV access, meaningful community investments, and significant customer participation across residential, commercial, and fleet programs COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (April 1, 2026) - Participation in electric transportation  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS hosts webinar on criticality safety standards The American Nuclear Society's Risk-informed, Performance-based Principles and Policy Committee (RP3C) held another presentation in its monthly Community of Practice (CoP) series last month. RP3C chair Steven Krahn opened the meeting with brief introductory remarks about the importance of risk-informed, performance based (RIPB  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 (TNSrpt) [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * Record $785B Reinsurance Capital at April 1 Renewal Drives Insurer Growth Ambitions LONDON - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today launched its Reinsurance Market Dynamics April 2026 Renewal report, which finds that reinsurance buye  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Birthright Citizenship Case Oral Arguments at SCOTUS Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined 23 other attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of the SCOTUS oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara: The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitut  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Arizona reaches settlement with landlord accused of rental price-fixing through Thoma Bravo's RealPage * In February 2026, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a settlement with Weidner Property Management LLC regarding the property management company utilizing Thoma Bravo's RealPage software. RealPage (and the landlords and property managers accused of utilizin  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 2 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Army streamlines contract support for EAGLE sites By Courtesy and Neidas Cezar, ACC-RI Contract Administration Branch FORT HOOD, Texas - In a move to improve efficiency and coordination, the Army has transferred contract administration duties for Fort Hood and eight other logistics sites to the 418th Contracting Support Brigade. This change, which moves responsibilities from the Army Cont  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * As SCOTUS arguments begin, 24 states' attorneys general issue joint statement affirming birthright citizenship * Attorney General Nick Brown today released the following statement with 23 other attorneys general before oral arguments began in the U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara, which concerns President Trump's unlawful executive order to end birthright citizenship.   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in German broadcast on social media regulation * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was featured in a radio segment on social media addiction and platform design aired by the German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The program examined emerging legal theories in U.S. litigation involvin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Crackdown on "Tranq" as Xylazine Abuse Surges * AG Bonta again calls on U.S. Congress to classify the animal tranquilizer xylazine, commonly called "tranq" and frequently combined with illicit fentanyl, as a controlled substance OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 41 attorneys general, sent another let  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter from Bipartisan, 41-AG Coalition Asking Congress to Pass the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act * Griffin: 'Criminals and foreign adversaries are targeting Americans with this combination of drugs, and we need to do everything in our power to stop them' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leadin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Would Regulate Deadly Drug Xylazine * Attorney General Jeff Jackson today joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545/ H.R. 1266). The bipartisan bill would classify xylazine as a Schedule III substance under federal la  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION ISSUE STATEMENT AS SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 24 attorneys general in issuing a statement on Barbara v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump's executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship for countless children born in the United States to immigrant parents  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Makes Kroger Pay for the Fight - And Sends a Message to Monopoly-Minded Corporations * Oregon leads nine-state coalition in filing $10.3 million fee petition showing states will hold the line where federal enforcers won't Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Oregon is seeking more than $2.25 million in attorneys' fees and costs from Kroger after th  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine * Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazin  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Against Illicit Xylazine * Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. The bipartisan legislation would classify the  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University Formalize Transfer Partnership to Expand Student Pathways * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College (BHC) officially formalized a new articulation agreement during a signing event held today, at the Black Hawk College-Quad Cities campus in Moline, IL. The agreement establishes a collaborative partnership designed t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing and Department of War Sign 7-Year Framework to Expand PAC-3 Seeker Production * HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 1, 2026 -Boeing [BA] and the U.S. Department of War (DOW) have agreed to a seven-year framework to triple production of PAC-3(r) seekers to meet global demand for air and missile defense to protect ser  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure American Workforce Meets National Defense Needs * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026, legislation that allows available funds to be used to recruit, train, or place workers in defense-critical occupations, ensuring that U.S. businesses have the necessary resources to fulfill producti  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA CHEERS REPORT THAT DOJ HAS DECLARED WAR ON ANTI-GUN LAWS * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is cheering a Washington Times report that the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, under Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is targeting restrictive gun laws that don't square with the  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Confronting the Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes and Incidents in Chicago: A Strategic Framework for City Action - A report from Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Illinois - February 2026 (52 pages) * * * The Chicago Commission on Human Relations issued a report examining trends in anti-Jewish hate crimes and incidents in Chicago, with a focus on prevalence, patterns of bias, and the broader social impact on affected communities. The report analyzes officia  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Confidence Edges Higher, Outlook Reflects Growing Uncertainty * The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index (https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/) increased 0.8 points in March to 91.8, marking a second consecutive month of modest improvement. The gain was driven by a 4.6-point increase in the Present Situation Index t  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze * Preliminary Injunction Restores Critical Support for Working Families, Child Care Providers, and Small Businesses San Francisco -A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful freeze o  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A involving Caitlin Welsh, director of the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security: Risks, Impacts, and Policy Responses The energy and fertilizer market disruptions resulting from the Iran war are threatening agriculture markets and food prices around the world. How could these market shocks affect food systems? What evidence are we see  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 2 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * 'Law and Democracy' Series Welcomes Leading Experts Ezra Klein and Annette Gordon-Reed '81 are among the speakers in spring term. * The Rockefeller Center and Dartmouth Dialogues have added new speakers this spring for the Law and Democracy: The United States at 250 series, including journalist Ezra Klein, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Montgomery Fellow Annette Gordon-Reed '81, and Ford Foundation P  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * NBC: GOP's Medicaid Cuts Pose "Existential Threat" for Hospitals Forced to Lay Off Workers and Cut Services New reporting from NBC spotlights how over 400 hospitals across the country are at "high risk of closing or cutting services" as a result of Trump and D.C. Republicans' budget law that gutted Medicaid funding. "Republican candidates running for governor across the country will   more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Diagnostic protocol updates for Head and Neck Cancer * A recent cancer protocol update delivers a major restructuring of head and neck cancer reporting, streamlining how these cases are documented and classified.  This release introduces a shift toward more precise, HPV-driven, site-specific protocols, replacing broader legacy protocols to better reflect curren  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Heinrich and Banks Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase Support for Veterans' Continued Education * Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that will increase Veterans' yearly books and supply stipend to $1,500 to keep up with inflati  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Sanders, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Establish Guardianship Bill of Rights to Protect Veterans and Americans with Disabilities * April 01, 2026 The Senators' legislation comes after the VA announced an effort that could push hundreds of Veterans into exploitative legal guardianships and deny our heroes the proper care they've earned [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy D  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve State Department Accessibility Standards * April 01, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced new bipartisan legislation to ensure all of the U.S. Department of State's foreign Embassies, Consulates and Chief of Mission Residences meet federal accessibility guidelines. The bipartisa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by associate Brea Childs and partner David J. Walton: * * * 10 Practical Steps Employers Should Take to Mitigate AI Bias and Manage Workplace Risk Artificial intelligence has become increasingly embedded in hiring, promotion, and employee management, which means that employers face heightened legal risks. From automated resume screening to video interview tools and performance analytic  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 1 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Five SIUE Wrestlers Named Academic All-MAC * The Mid-American Conference placed 59 wrestlers on this year's 2025-26 Academic All-MAC team. All 12 of the league's teams were represented, including five from SIUE. Bryson Buhk, Drew Davis, Nick Nosler, Caleb Tyus and Brock Woodcock were honored Wednesday by the MAC. The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * For UChicago Law, the Supreme Court tariffs case was a tale of two alumni * When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that sweeping tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump were unlawful, two Law School alumni found themselves at the center of the landmark decision-one as the business owner whose company challenged the tariffs, the other as a constitutional scholar helping argue  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Software * Today, we're back with our latest installment of Market Movers to reveal which products are making moves in the Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) software category. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based o  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Health Resources in Action has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. HRiA cautions that the proposed changes could negatively impact nonprofit organizations applying for federal funding by introducing vague and burdensome compliance obligations. The organization, which both receives federal funds an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Hines U.S. Core-Plus Fund Deploys $1B Amid Market Uncertainty Fund accelerates allocation to living and alternatives, including data centers and self storage, as demand reshapes U.S. real estate * (NEW YORK) - Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, announced today that Hines U.S. Property Partners ("HUSPP" or the "Fund"), the firm's flagship commingl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Advances Next Phase of Growth in India and Southwest Asia with New Senior Leadership Appointment * Appointment of Vikas Chawla builds on significant growth with nearly 5,000 rooms added in 2025 to Hyatt's India and Southwest Asia pipeline, underscoring strong growth momentum Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H ) today announced the next stage of growth   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview Opens Overlooking The Natural Wonder of Niagara Falls * Hotel marks second Hyatt Regency branded hotel in Ontario and first Hyatt Classics hotel in the Niagara Falls area At the center of one of North America's most visited attractions, Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview gives World of Hyatt members and guests the op  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 2 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Builds on Economic Momentum as Global Companies Choose Illinois to Invest and Grow Illinois committed job creation in first quarter of 2026 outpacing recent years * In just the first quarter of 2026, a growing list of global companies are choosing Illinois to invest, expand, and create jobs--driving early-year momentum that has is already outpacing total jo  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Illinois Department of Human Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and certification requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The GSA published the proposal in the Federal Register, outlining changes that would expand certification requirements to include compliance with Executive Orders (EOs) and evolving sub-regula  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed rescission of federal regulations that set minimum standards for the treatment of LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. ICOY, an association representing over 90 member organizations across Illinois, advocates for policies and practices that ensure safety, health, and opportunity for children and families in the stat  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 2 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Reaches B20 Milestone, Strengthening Farm Economy and Expanding Biodiesel Use Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds Illinois' move to a B20 biodiesel blend requirement, a major milestone in the state's nation-leading efforts to expand the use of cleaner, domestically produced fuels. Effective April 1, the minimum biodiesel blend required to qualify for Illinois' state sales tax  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 1 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Impact That Matters: The Enduring Power of Foundation Scholarships | Olivet the Magazine * Each year, students who receive Foundation scholarships at Olivet Nazarene University are invited to reflect on how they've grown since arriving on campus. What they share is both powerful and beautifully consistent: Olivet is a place where transformation takes root. Spiritually. Academically. Personally. Rela  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Stem Cell Reports Strengthens Commitment to Scientific Rigor with New Publication Standards Requirements effective today advance transparency, reproducibility, and global research standards in stem cell science * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced that its official journal, Stem Cell Reports, has implemented   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it will not review a decision to expand its current investigation into the unauthorized importation of dental burs and related kits. This action effectively adds Research Corp. dba Research Industries, Sialkot, Pakistan, as a respondent to the ongoing legal proceedings. The investigation originated on Jan. 20, 2026, following a complaint by Huwais IP Holding LLC and Versah, LLC, both of Jackson, Michigan. The compa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement by 24 Attorneys General on Trump v. Barbara Oral Argument * WASHINGTON, D.C. -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside 24 attorneys general, issued a joint statement ahead of U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on President Trump's illegal executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship. "The President's executive order redefining bir  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement of 24 Attorneys General Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Argument on Birthright Citizenship * Attorney General William Tong and 23 other attorneys general this morning released a joint statement ahead of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, the case regarding President Donald Trump's illegal attempt to rewrite the constitution and end bi  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks * LAWRENCE -In March, University of Kansas students spent spring break traveling and volunteering with Alternative Breaks. Established in 1995, KU Alternative Breaks is a student organization that "provides immersive volunteer experiences that educate students and foster a lifelong commitment to service." Five students traveled to   more

LIVERMORE, California, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL Director Kim Budil elected as a 2025 AAAS fellow Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a global organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering and innovation for the benefit of all. Recognized for her national laboratory l  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Marucci, Victus Expand Partnership with Axe Bat * KENT, WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) - Marucci and Victus, the Official Bats of Major League Baseball, announced a multi-year agreement with Axe Bat to expand the availability of Axe Handle Technology(tm) across their wood bat product lines. The agreement builds on Victus' existing relationship with Axe Bat at the  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends States' Rights to Protect Public Health in Brief Before the Supreme Court of the United States Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Maryland has joined a multistate coalition, in filing an amicus brief before the Supreme Court of the United States in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implica  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown, with 23 Other Attorneys General, Issues Joint Statement on Birthright Ahead of Oral Arguments in Trump v. Barbara Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general today issued the following statement, ahead of oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a challenge brought by a class of children who would lose citizens  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * Meals on Wheels America Expands Access to Medically Tailored Meals for Seniors with Renewed Support from the McKesson Foundation Meals on Wheels America has received renewed support from the McKesson Foundation for a third consecutive year, with a $250,000 grant to expand access to medically tailored meals for older adults living with chronic health conditions. This investment will address one of the most  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Medline Industries LP, Northfield, Illinois, a leading U.S.-based healthcare company and supplier of medical-surgical products, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on domestic personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement. The letter emphasizes Medline's support for CMS's proposed reimbursement enhancements to encourage the production an  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mid-America Transplant (MOMA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. MOMA, serving 84 counties across eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, outlined feedback on numerous aspects of CMS's draft rule aimed at improving oversight, transparency, and operational standards for OPOs. MOMA expressed sup  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed approval of Illinois' Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. MANEVU took issue specifically with EPA's application of the Uniform Rate of Progress (URP) metric as a determinant for reasonable progress under the Clean Air Act (CAA). In their letter, MANEVU criticized the EP  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule on Air Plan Approvals for Illinois, specifically addressing the Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period. The rule pertains to interstate transport of air pollution concerning the 2012 PM2.5 and 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and is identified under Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0261. In the letter,   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Midwest Ozone Group (MOG), an affiliation of companies and associations focused on air quality policy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed approval to determine that the Illinois portion of the St. Louis, MO-IL nonattainment area has attained the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The proposal includes EPA's intended final action on an exceptional events request submi  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 1 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin honors academic excellence during Phi Kappa Phi initiation ceremony * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University celebrated academic excellence and scholarly achievement during its Spring 2026 initiation ceremony for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, held March 31, 2026 in the Perkinson Gallery at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The ceremony welcomed a new class of student, faculty and staff members into Mill  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA's Clay Crabtree Among Boating Industry's 40 Under 40 * Boating Industry magazine announced its 40 Under 40 class for 2026 - their list of the top young leaders from across the recreational boating industry. Individuals were selected from hundreds of nominations for their outstanding work and their potential to carry the marine industry forward. This y  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- A Northwestern University study surveying federal judges across the U.S. found that more than 60 percent of responding judges use at least one artificial intelligence tool in their judicial work. The research team, led by Law and Technology Initiatives director Daniel Linna and computer science professor V.S. Subrahmanian, reported that while adoption is broad, 22.4 percent of judges currently use these tools on a weekly or daily basis. The study (https://www.  more

ITASCA, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Statement on NHTSA's 2025 Preliminary Traffic Fatality Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council is encouraged by the significant decline in traffic deaths reflected in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2025 preliminary data released today. The 2025 decreases projected by both NHTSA and NSC underscore the impact of sustained roadway safety   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 2 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition issue statement before Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship oral arguments Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 23 attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of oral arguments for Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, fed  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 2 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for rolling back limits on toxic air pollutants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 states and local governments in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and return to outdated stand  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Riddell Introduces Youth Football Helmet Line * DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (March 31, 2026) - Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, unveiled the Riddell ND6 line of youth football helmets. Helmets in the ND6 line produced for the 2026 football season meet the new ND006 youth helmet performance standard establishe  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors New York, NY, - Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center ("Kennedy Human Rights") is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors: Martin Cabrera Jr., founder and CEO of Cabrera Capital; Michael Granoff, CEO of Pomona Capital; John W. McCarthy, principal at Causeway S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Senate Introduces S.4250 to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund * This week, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with six of their colleagues, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund), a critical program that supports boating access, conservation  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Settlement for workers impacted by Covid-19 at Blackstone's Servpro worksites * Workers have finally reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that a Servpro franchise and its contractors did not provide protective equipment or implement other safety measures during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, allegedly violating public health orders and eventually forcin  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Pediatric Medicine * The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce Gary A. Silverman, MD, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics, associate dean for children's academic programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine, and physician-in-chief and chief scientific officer at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, effective A  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Standard Is Coming To Austin * South Congress gem to be reimagined as a cultural playground AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 1, 2026) - A new chapter is coming to South Congress. The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost with The Standard, Austin, opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel. As The Standard bra  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Completes Acquisition of the Mobile Division of RealNetworks * TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the mobile division of RealNetworks. This acquisition is expected to augment TransUnion's communications solutions capabilities with advanced telecom technology that uses artificial intel  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Top 10 Spot in Modern Healthcare's 2026 Largest Health Care Law Firms List * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke's Health Care and Life Sciences Practice ranked No. 10 out of 53 firms on Modern Healthcare 's 2026 Largest Health Care Law Firms list, jumping nine spots from last year. The rankings are based on the number of attorneys dedicating at   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments For Trump v. Barbara Begin * Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued a joint statement alongside 24 attorneys general ahead of oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright ci  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 1 -- Gov. Bob Ferguson, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network * OLYMPIA - Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced Washington state is joining the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a coordinated worldwide partnership dedicated to monitoring and responding to global disease outbreaks. Following President Tru  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU and Moline-Coal Valley School District Announce Lincoln-Irving Transition to WIU-QC Campus * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -The Moline-Coal Valley School District, in partnership with Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, will temporarily relocate Lincoln-Irving Elementary School to the WIU-QC campus beginning Tuesday, April 7, following Spring Break. "This move is more than just a change of locati  more