ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Advanced Urology and Jitesh Patel will pay $14 million to settle False Claims Act case involving allegations of fraudulent billing and unnecessary medical procedures Jitesh Patel, M.D., Advanced Urology, Inc., and affiliated companies (collectively "Advanced Urology") will pay $14 million to settle allegations that they violated the False   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement: * * * AFPI Statement on SNAP Program Oversight in Georgia Atlanta, GA - The Executive Director of the America First Policy Institute's Georgia Chapter, Rebecca Yardley, issued the following statement after the Georgia Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee did not advance House Bill 947, known as the "Georgia SNAP Healthier Choices Act of 2026," which would have closed the Broad Based Categori  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties Author: Bryan Goodman Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. The letter - signed by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, Na  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 3 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports President Trump's termination of temporary protected status * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the Trump administration's decision to end temporary protected status for immigrants from specific countries. The amici states argue that under federal law, the U  more

AUBURN, Alabama, April 2 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn University Dream Makers impacting communities alongside East Alabama Health * Dancing and hospital stays don't usually share a spotlight -but one Auburn organization is proving they're the perfect pair. The Auburn University Dream Makers (AUDM) is a service organization dedicated to helping children who are staying in local hospitals. Student volunteers spend their time working with caregivers behind the   more

NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson Lead Teams of Elite Pitmasters in Return of Fiery Competition Series BBQ Brawl * BBQ Brawl returns to Food Network on Monday, May 11 th at 9pm ET/PT with three superstar chefs leading a brand-new roster of twelve pitmasters in a fierce battle to win the title of "Master of 'Cue." Returning team captains   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Matthew Livers, of Citrus Heights, has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor at the California Department of Conservation. Livers has been a Policy Analyst in the Office of Senator Aisha Wahab in the California State Senate since 2025. He was a Policy Consultant in   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Crucial Homelessness Accountability Bill Headed to Georgia Governor * This week, Georgia lawmakers voted to hold local governments accountable when their officials allow homelessness to grow unchecked and harm neighborhoods. HB 295, championed by state Rep. Houston Gaines and state Sen. Clint Dixon, empowers property owners to seek compensation when local governments have a policy, pat  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta and YouTube Premium debut new project with R&B star Leon Thomas * Travel has a way of creating space for discovery, changing how people experience moments, music and culture along the way. Overhead Originals is a new original content project from Delta and YouTube Premium that brings a live performance into an unexpected place: a Delta Boeing 767. A new creative expression of Delta and  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From Gas to Groceries to Health Care, Americans are Paying the Cost of Trump's Toxic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran Yesterday marked one year since Donald Trump declared April 2 "Liberation Day" and rolled out at least 10% tariffs on nearly all countries. Trump promised American families that his tariffs would help lower costs and usher in a "golden age," but ins  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, doc  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Novel Flu Vaccine Offers Broad Protection in Mice, Study Finds A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing promise as an effective mucosal vaccine strategy, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. The study published in the journal AC  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Cars * The Episode The U.S. has built our transportation infrastructure around vast landscapes of six-lane highways and parking lots. Heck, you're probably listening to this while driving! And if you happen to be stuck in traffic, perhaps it's time to question if cars are really solving more problems than they create. This week on Health Wanted, we're putt  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth authorizes off-duty service members to carry private firearms on installations * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel -namely, uniformed service members -to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW pro  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hegseth authorizes off-duty service members to carry private firearms on installations * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel -namely, uniformed service members -to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United Stat  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes 16 to Partner Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to begin its 125th anniversary year with the promotion of the following 16 lawyers. The firm proudly recognizes these talented individuals for their accomplishments and client service. Rachael Craven (Corporate, Dallas) advises banks, fintech companies, and technology platforms in navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape gov  more

SEOUL, South Korea, April 1 (TNSxrep) -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai Hope on Wheels Surpasses $300 Million in Lifetime Giving to Pediatric Cancer Research * Hyundai Hope on Wheels celebrates 28 years of advancing pediatric cancer research * 2026 funding pushes lifetime giving to $303 million since 1998 * Isabella Franco-Capps named National Youth Ambassador, joining Jackson Trinh * NEW YORK - Hyundai Hope on Wheels(R), a 501  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Law360 and Texas Lawbook Cover John Surma's Arrival to Fisher Phillips' Houston Office Law360 and Texas Lawbook covered the arrival of John D. Surma to Fisher Phillips' Houston office, where he will assist clients with workplace safety and catastrophe management matters. In the coverage, Regional Managing Partner Emily Harbison noted that "John's extensive workplace safety experience bolsters what our T  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48612) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2026 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * FY2026 Legislative Branch Funding Issues The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts. During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its ow  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 4 -- League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news: * * * Leverage Invests $1.38 Million to Strengthen Advocacy and Foundation Initiatives The Board of Directors for LEVERAGE, the wholly owned holding company of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, has approved nearly $1.4 million in donations to support advocacy, political engagement, and disaster resilience initiatives benefiting credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news: * * * Meet your pocket meteorologist: Enhanced Storm Radar app brings expert-level weather to anyone The Weather Company's professional-grade app transforms storm tracking with High-res Single Site Radar, customizable layers, and an AI-powered Weather Assistant * The Weather Company, the world's most accurate forecaster,1 today announced the newest version of its Storm Radar app. The redesig  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * National WIC Association Denounces Trump's Proposed Cuts to WIC's Fruit and Vegetable Benefits The Trump Administration's proposed budget for WIC would harm millions of American families who are most at risk for nutritional deficiencies. If enacted, these cuts would mean  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Partner Discusses the Impact of AI-Powered Plaintiffs In an interview with Forbes, Kristin R.B. White discussed the rise of AI-powered plaintiffs and the impact it's having on the legal industry. She noted that "what once required hours of legal work can now be approximated in minutes at a fraction of the usual cost," but cautioned that the technology enables people to file lawsuits "with a level of con  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Record returns: Class of 2025 finds success, achieves highest starting salary in university history * Graduates from Bryant University's Class of 2025 achieved the strongest return on investment in university history, according to new data from its Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategy. The analysis shows a median starting salary of $77,000 within six months of graduation -the highest on re  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Rutledge Authored U.S. Chamber of Commerce Amicus Brief Featured by CPR Institute * Taft attorney Peter "Bo" Rutledge was credited in the recently released International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Inc. (CPR) Preview, Jules @ SCOTUS: Amicus Supports a Federal Arbitration Act 'Jurisdictional Anchor.' The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's amicus brief supports the respond  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 4 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State student awarded U.S. Coast Guard scholarship worth up to $240,000 Kyle Baytops is a junior cybersecurity major from Atlanta, Georgia. Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer South Carolina State University junior Kyle Baytops is looking forward to continuing his family's legacy of military service while continuing his academic journey with the help of a scholarship worth up to $240,  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student innovators head to Kennesaw State for inaugural USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 3, 2026 Some of the state's top student innovators will meet on Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus for the inaugural University System of Georgia (USG) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, a two-day, systemwide event to be held April 6-7. Designed to s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 4 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news on April 3, 2026: * * * Legal Department Cautions Members About Scams Targeting Physicians By Jonathan Kirkland Two scams targeting physicians were reported to the TMA legal department in the last week. The Tennessee Department of Health has stated that these scams are, unfortunately, a widespread issue in the state. The TMA legal department urges physicians and medical practices to exercise care whe  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Urban planning students engage with communities through the Freedom Summer Fellowship * For the past three summers, MIT master's students and recently graduated planners have collaborated with cities and community organizations to advance climate, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives. They're known as the Freedom Summer Fellows, participants in an impact-driven prog  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor's wage, safety agencies join for webinar promoting worker safety for 2026 Safety Stand-Down * ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hosting an April 8 webinar to help employers of all industries participate in a 2026 Safety Stand-Down. The webinar will offer support to employers planning events as part of the 20th annual Geo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Highlights New Bipartisan Provision to Stop the Spread of Corporate-Owned Homes During Visit to Paulding County * Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock held a press conference in Paulding County to discuss large corporations buying up single family homes in Georgia, and federal efforts to stop their spread Corporate investors own nearly 4,000 single-family rental homes in Paulding  more