WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes U.S. DOJ Exclusive Authority that Shields Federal Attorneys from Accountability * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter of 22 attorneys general in opposing the United States Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) proposed rule that would undercut State Bar disciplinary proceedings against federal attorneys by  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTEMPT TO WEAKEN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCESS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to limit state bar disciplinary proceedings related to alleged ethical misconduct by DOJ attorneys.  "The licensing and regulatio  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Named No. 1 Nonprofit OCIO Provider Globally in 2025 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America has been recognized as the No. 1 outsourced chief investment office (OCIO) provider to nonprofit organizations globally in 2025, according to the 2025 Global OCIO Survey by the Chestnut Solutions Institute [1]. The company's OCIO reported  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news: * * * Belk College of Business strengthens national standing in U.S. News graduate rankings The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte continues to build national momentum, posting significant gains and earning new program recognitions in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. The J.L. Price MBA is ranked No. 41 overall, No. 28 among publi  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Big South Conference Adds Women's Flag Football * CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 6, 2026) - The Big South Conference Council of Chief Executive Officers approved the addition of women's flag football starting with the 2027-28 academic year, it was announced by Big South Commissioner Sherika A. Montgomery. Flag football was added to the NCAA's Emerging Sports fo  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Cassidy Sugimoto Named Dean of CMU's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences * Cassidy R. Sugimoto, a globally recognized scholar whose work lies at the intersection of information science and science policy, will join Carnegie Mellon University as the next Bess Family Dean of the Marianna Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (opens in new window), effective July 1,  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Eight Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 7, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Eight Softball Honors for games played March 29 through April 4. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and from a standout rookie across the conference. Pitche  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK * CIAA Outdoor Track and Field competition continued across the conference with strong performances in sprint, hurdle, and field events. Four student athletes earned recognition for their results during the week of March 29 through April 4. Women's Track Athlete of the Week - Morgan Coverson-Springs, Cla  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Comments Sought for Regular Administrative Review of Duke University Chapel Dean The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery A university committee is seeking comments as part of a scheduled administrative review of Dean of Duke Chapel The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery. Reviews of senior administrators are typically conducted in the fourth year of a five-year term, and the results are compiled in a confidential report. This will be  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * CRC News: Following the money Recent media accounts have quoted CRC and InfluenceWatch research and researchers on issues as diverse as biased Census counts, nonprofit transparency and the staffing of Virginia state government. * Fox News-- China's American Mao: Inside Singham's blueprint to 'wage war' for a 'new world order': At a Shanghai conference blessed by the Communist Party of China,  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy to announce first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 5 Duke Energy will post its first-quarter 2026 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 5, on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors. An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the first-quarter 2026 results and other business and financial updates. The conference call wil  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 7 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces 2,000 New Jobs as Japan's SMBC Group Selects Charlotte for Bank Operations Expansion * Governor Josh Stein announced today that SMBC Group, one of Japan's largest financial institutions, will establish its second U.S. headquarters in Charlotte to support its operations, creating 2,000 jobs over the course of six years. The company will invest $50.5 million   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 7 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Halifax Historic Site Visitor Center * Today Governor Josh Stein joined the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to celebrate the opening of a new visitor center at Halifax Historic Site. The opening comes as North Carolina marks the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, widely recognized as America's first formal call fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services granted continued recognition to the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc., Cary, North Carolina, as a national accrediting body for critical access hospitals, allowing the commission to certify these rural facilities for participation in federal healthcare programs through Dec. 27, 2031. The approval follows a review process that began with a proposal published on   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Historian, author to speak at University of Lynchburg Commencement Dr. John Garrison Marks '10, author of "Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory," will be the keynote speaker for Commencement. Dr. John Garrison Marks '10, a historian and author of "Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory," will be t  more

OXFORD, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * REV. DR. WILLIAM J. BARBER II TO KEYNOTE 167TH COMMENCEMENT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA - APRIL 6, 2026 - Lincoln University is pleased to announce Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, as our key commencement speaker at the university's 167th Commencement. Taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11:00am at the Niara Sudarkasa International Cultural Center Pa  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls for Federal Attorneys to Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the Department of J  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Michael Whatley Has Dodged Questions 7 Times About Elevating A Convicted Child Predator Nearly a month ago, Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly and repeatedly appointing a convicted child sex predator to positions of leadership. When pressed for answers, Whatley has continued to dodge reporter questions about putting his political allies ahead of North Carolina kids'  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on March 26, 2026, entitled "Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission - Vendor Performance Requirements - Performance Audit Report": Here are excerpts: * * * Auditor's Transmittal The Honorable Josh Stein, Governor The Honorable Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore The Honorable Destin Hall, Speaker of the House Honorable Members of the North Carolina General Assembly  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 8 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How to Improve Collaboration Between Scientists and Tribal Nations A team of university and Tribal researchers has developed a blueprint for creating research agreements that enable respectful research with Tribes and on Tribal lands. The guidance was developed to address shortcomings in most research policies that are written without Tribal input, often leaving Tribes with un  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leads Letter Demanding That Federal Attorneys Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * On Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day, Duke Energy Pledges Funds for Florida Customers Facing Financial Hardships Throughout the 2026 Baseball Season * Duke Energy and its foundation to donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund agencies each time the Tampa Bay Rays win a game * The 2025 season resulted in an $82,000 donation to help customers pay energy bills * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy marks Openi  more

AURORA, Colorado, April 7 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Barrett's Esophagus Recurrence After Therapy * A new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool shows promise for improving surveillance in patients treated with endoscopic eradication therapies for Barrett's esophagus (BE)-related dysplasia and early esophageal adenocarcinoma. BE is the only known condition that precedes esophageal aden  more

CARY, North Carolina, April 8 (TNSxrep) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS Innovate 2026 to feature new health care and life sciences AI capabilities and real-world use cases At SAS Innovate 2026, SAS will unveil health care and life sciences analytics and AI capabilities and share real-world examples of how organizations are using them. Part of SAS' flagship global data and AI conference - April 27 to 30 at the  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 8 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Teachers Tend to Help the Same Kids Repeatedly When Using AI-Powered Tutoring Tools A new study finds teachers tend to provide assistance to similar subsets of students when using AI-powered educational tools, rather than touching base regularly with everyone in their classes. The findings could be used to develop tools that help teachers track their classroom interactions to   more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 8 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Receives $4.86 Million from Golden LEAF for Optometry Program As UNC Pembroke prepares to break ground on its new Clinical Sciences Building this Friday, April 10, major funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation is helping shape the future of healthcare in southeastern North Carolina. Golden LEAF has awarded $4,864,368 to support the UNCP College of Optometric Medicine, funding   more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, April 8 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Business, Education Advance in 2026 Rankings Sydney Bouchelle '19 For nearly a decade, UNCW has ranked among the nation's best in the U.S. News & World Report's rankings. The 2026 Best Graduate Schools list is no exception. Cameron School of Business is newly ranked in 11 categories, including #70 in Best Production-Operations MBA Programs (tied), #71 in Best Real  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Leadership gift launches unique school of construction focused on full project lifecycle Alumni Craig '85 and Darla '83 Albert are establishing the new school By Christy Jackson The First of Its Kind The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has received a leadership gift from alumni Craig '85 and Darla '83 Albert to establish the Albert School of Constructio  more