EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 315 MSU graduates receive Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA * Three hundred and fifteen Michigan State University graduates accomplished something many students dream of -a perfect college GPA. During its April 10 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented the graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees' Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic av  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- A coalition of Catholic organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the proposal to rescind the Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children. The letter affirms approval of President Trump's executive order against gender ideology and the November 2025 HHS Final Report, which critiques prevailing medical group deference to the World Professional Association  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Ameresco Collaborates with Miami-Dade County on Energy Savings Project to Deliver Solar and Efficiency Upgrades Rooftop solar installations and LED lighting upgrades across two county facilities will deliver long-term cost savings and advance the County's broader decarbonization goals *  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal and the State of Florida Call on the U.S. Census Bureau to Require Citizenship and Immigration Status Questions in the Decennial Census * America First Legal (AFL), alongside the State of Florida, has filed a petition for rulemaking urging the U.S. Census Bureau to adopt new rules for the decennial census. This filing builds on AFL's ong  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Americans Want Affordability. With Tort Reform, Florida Shows the Way. * Affordability. It's the hottest buzzword in public discourse today.  Americans are clamoring for it. Politicians base their campaign messages around it. Pollsters confirm it's a winning issue. Yet when rubber meets the road, too often, policymakers overlook the solutions that can mean  more

NEW YORK, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * 11 Grades Updated in 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card Following Post-Release Developments Dozens of Colleges engaged in consultations with ADL in the month following the release of the Report Card; 89 percent of schools overall engaged with ADL   more

RESTON, Virginia, April 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Honors 2026 Class of Distinguished Members | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced its 2026 class of Distinguished Members, which is the highest honor the Society can bestow upon a member. This year's class includes 12 of ASCE's most distinguished and active members who have made significa  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the Second Amendment from legal attacks * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the constitutional right to obtain firearms without undue burden or expense. "As the state's top prosecutor, I want to ensure our communities are as safe as possible," Attorney General Wilson s  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Tim Shriver on CCC Civility Panel on Bridging Community Divides & Strengthening Civic Trust * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features NLC President and Louisville Councilmember Kevin Kramer in conversation with Tim Shriver, CEO of UNITE and co-creator of The  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners in Florida's Fourth District * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's Fourth Congressional District during a celebratory reception held at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. A total of 17 students from across the district submitted 19 artistic p  more

NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Defending the Truth * As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of US history is unfolding. Last year, reports surfaced of the National Park Service scrubbing exhibits on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad -a blatant attempt to sanitize the history of resistance against enslavement. While public outcry forced a partial walk-back, this erasure is a part   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Prolific Alien Smuggler Extradited from Brazil to Face Charges in the United States Bangladeshi national Saiful Islam, 39, will make his initial appearance in Laredo, Texas, today after being extradited from Brazil. An indictment in the Southern District of Texas was unsealed today charging Islam for his role in a conspiracy that smuggled numerous aliens through Central America to  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Drivers of Change: Seven Bascom Palmer Physicians Named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026 * Seven Bascom Palmer Eye Institute physicians have been recognized among The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026 honorees for leadership shaping the future of ophthalmology through clinical innovation, research and global impact. Seven ophthalmologists from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute have   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 14 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on April 13, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce Launch Second Annual "Coolest Thing Made in Florida" Competition, Opening Statewide Nominations Statewide initiative highlights innovation, manufacturing strength, and economic impact across Florida * Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FloridaCommerce, announced the launch of the second annual Coolest Th  more

NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION TO PREMIERE SEASON TWO OF "GREG GUTFELD'S WHAT DID I MISS?" ON APRIL 27TH * After Three Months in Isolation, a New Group of Contestants Take on Gutfeld's Quiz on Real Versus Fake News Headlines NEW YORK - April 13, 2026 - FOX Nation is back with season two of Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the streaming service. Helme  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU achieves historic milestone: Four students named 2026 Goldwater Scholars * Four Florida State University students have been awarded the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national honor recognizing outstanding sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics. The winners are Alexander DeLise, a junior from Tampa; Shiv Patel, a sophomore from Tallahas  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU experts discuss NeeDohs: The viral toys with real-world appeal * Soft, squishy stress toys known as NeeDohs have become a fixture on office desks, in backpacks and across social media feeds, transforming from children's playthings into mainstream tools for stress management and focus. According to two Florida State University experts, their rise reflects an understanding of simpler mental health t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Counseling & Psychological Services earns reaccreditation for high-quality student support * Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Florida State University has been reaccredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Three Minute Thesis competition highlights graduate research across disciplines, sharpens communication skills * Fourteen Florida State University graduate students distilled years of research into just three minutes at the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT(tm)) competition on April 8 in the College of Medicine Peaden Auditorium. Developed at the University of Queensland in Australia, 3MT is a r  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn * The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing (MLM) company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of whom did not earn any money from the venture. The FTC alleged in a complaint th  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Major Milestone in Everglades Restoration with Full Execution of Accelerated EAA Reservoir Contracts * SOUTH BAY, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in accelerati  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Grant Fuels Innovative Survivorship Study for HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer * Summary * A $114,000 grant is funding a self-guided, web-based survivorship program for people with HPV-related head and neck cancer. * Sylvester researchers are adapting an evidence-based stress management model to address long-term physical and emotional challenges. * The digital program aims  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rising Grocery Prices and Republican-Backed Cuts to Food Assistance Pose "New Risks for Republican Senate Candidates" [AJN] In case you missed it, new reporting from American Journal News is highlighting how rising grocery prices combined with Republican cuts to SNAP food assistance are driving "skyrocketing rates of food insecurity," and creating a "liability for Republican ca  more

FORT MYERS, Florida, April 14 -- Lee Health issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Lee Health Invests More Than $323 Million to Strengthen the Southwest Florida Community Lee Health has released its 2025 Community Benefit Report, highlighting a $323.7 million investment in programs and services that support the health and well-being of Southwest Florida residents. Reflecting a nearly 3% increase over the previous fiscal year, the report underscores the community's contin  more

DORAL, Florida, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 13, 2026 * Applying total systemic friction on the cartels. On April 13, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known n  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast speaks alongside Governor, Army Corps at EAA Reservoir * South Bay, Florida - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) delivered remarks today at the construction site of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, alongside Governor DeSantis and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials, marking a milestone in what has been referred to as the "crown jewel of Everglades restoration." For deca  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 13 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC to Host Exclusive Pre-Screening and Community Discussion of AMERIGO: The Search for the American Dream * Students can contribute their testimonies for the show's promotional campaign Miami, Fla., April 13, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) West Campus will host an exclusive preview screening and panel discussion of AMERIGO -a powerful two-part documentary series produced exclusively for PBS stations a  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes * Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle of Tayabacoa, Cuba, a special operation effort to land supplies and reinforcements, which resulted in four Buffalo Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor. The battle took place June 30, 1898, when 30 Cuban freedom fighters and U.S. soldie  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Miami-Dade County Public Schools Leads Nation in NAF Distinguished Career Academies Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) leads the nation with a total of 60 NAF Distinguished career academies and three Model career academies. This year, M-DCPS reached this new achievement by adding nine new academies to its list of Distinguished NAF career academies. This achievement i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Multistate Investigation Examined Business Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a settlement today with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following a multistate  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Naples Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing and Filing False Tax Returns Defrauding the IRS of more than $65,000 * Fort Myers, Florida - Wilner Cenecharles has pleaded guilty to six counts of assisting in the preparation of false tax documents and two counts of filing false tax returns. Cenecharles faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * NEXCOM Hospitality Group Opens Its First Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon * The Navy Exchange Service Command Hospitality Group opened its first Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, on April 7, 2026. Navy Inn Crew Stay facilities, which reinforces the Chief of Naval Operations' Sailor First initiative, support military members on long-term mission orders and command group visits.   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * President Donald Trump Signs Rep. Laurel Lee's HEAR Act Into Law * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act of 2025, led by Rep. Laurel Lee, was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Rep. Lee worked alongside bipartisan colleagues in both the House and Senate to advance this legislation. The enactment of the HEAR Act marks a meaningful step toward ensuring t  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 14 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Coastal Defense That Becomes Stronger Is Showing Early Success Rutgers researchers and collaborators find living reef structure reduced wave power by more than 90% in early tests By Kitta MacPherson Scientists report that a living reef coastal defense system can reduce wave power significantly, suggesting the approach could offer a new way to protect shorelines from storms and rising seas.   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Fights Spread of Deadly Xylazine Senator Ashley Moody is cosponsoring the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to fight the spread of the deadly substance. Xylazine is a tranquilizer mainly used for veterinary purposes, but is also the top adulterant found in fentanyl powder. The bill would classify xylazine as Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, while   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Leads Effort to Designate a Florida Museum the Only National POW/MIA Museum and Memorial in the Country JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Standing with former prisoners of war and veterans, Senator Ashley Moody announced new legislation to make Florida home to the only National POW/MIA museum in the country. Senator Moody's National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act would designate the National   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Walks for Sexual Assault Survivors PASCO COUNTY, Fla.-- Today, Senator Ashley Moody teamed up with sexual assault survivor Lauren Book for "Walk in My Shoes"--a statewide initiative to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every year, Lauren's Kids marks the occasions with a walk   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * STARCOM hiring surge aims to fill more than 400 civilian positions * PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force's Space Training and Readiness Command is expanding its civilian workforce with a hiring surge of more than 400 positions across the country, supporting its role as the service's field command for accessions, training, testing, wargaming and education. "STARCOM exists to forge the wor  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Launches New York Office with Energy & Project Finance Team * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced today the opening of its office in New York, marking the latest milestone in the firm's long-term strategic plan. Taft's New York office is anchored by the arrival of a new energy, infrastructure, and project finance group led by Brad McCormick, Tim Mora  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple researcher names rare New Jersey plant, paving way for protection * Research from Sasha Eisenman of Tyler School of Art and Architecture confirms that a Pine Barrens plant is unique to New Jersey, unlocking new opportunities for conservation. Temple researcher Sasha Eisenman led the discovery and naming of a new plant species in New Jersey, helping pave the way for its protection. Photo by R  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Top Vegan Retreats in the U.S. Win 'Hospitality with Heart' Awards from PETA As travelers plan their summer getaways, PETA is spotlighting the nation's best vegan stays with its inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards. Honorees--ranging from a bed and breakfast in rural Virginia to an oasis in the Arizona desert--include: * The White Pig in Schuyler, Virginia: The oldest operat  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 14 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Two new boutiques and a new restaurant will be opening in Disney Village(R) in the coming months The major transformation of Disney Village(R) continues in 2026 with the upcoming opening of two new boutiques that will expand the shopping offer between now and the summer. Pele Soccer: the ultimate store for Football fans At the end of May, next to the Sports Bar & Lounge, Disney Villag  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Kathleen Richardson Receives 2026 Otto Schott Research Award * Trustee Chair of Optics and Photonics and Materials Science and Engineering Kathleen Richardson has been awarded the 2026 Otto Schott Research Award -one of the most prestigious honors in glass and materials science. Presented by the SCHOTT Group and the Ernst Abbe Fund, the award recognizes outstanding contributions to resear  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * US, Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling * SANTIAGO, Chile (AFNS) - U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft -marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The mission, conducted en r  more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, April 13 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * USSPACECOM's component, AFSPACE, supports Artemis II spacecraft recovery operations * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -U.S. Space Command, in partnership with NASA, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Air Forces Space, successfully recovered the crewed Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean and facilitated the four astronauts' safe return, April 10, 2026, following Artemis II's historic mission around the Moon.   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Gathers Small Business Owners to Discuss Impact of Trump Tariffs * Ft Lauderdale, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened local small business owners to discuss how their companies and customers are impacted by high costs of materials and production because of tariffs levied by the Trump administration. To watch the press conference, click her  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House sent to the Senate on April 13, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Jay Curtis Shambaugh, resigned. Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security, vice Claire M. Grady. Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportatio  more