NEW YORK, April 15 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * "We Refuse to Lose One More Life": Disability-Led and Disability-Supporting Organizations Raise Alarm Over Cancellation of Puerto Rico Solar Access Programs * San Juan, PR - With hurricane season less than two months awa  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 15 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia have won a landmark verdict in an antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues. Washington and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Statement After Jury Finds Live Nation Operates As An Illegal Monopoly * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after a jury found that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, violated state and federal antitrust laws as a result of her office's multistate lawsuit against the company. A federal  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Brings New Perspective to NJIT Institutional Data Sources Written by: Evan Koblentz New Jersey Institute of Technology is applying an artificial intelligence layer to its institutional data resources, so that anyone in the NJIT community might find the information they need delivered faster than searching manually and perhaps served with a side of unexpected insight  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing * Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces settlement with NCL Bahamas, LTD * Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following the multistate investigation of NCL's sales practices and cancellations procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The settlement prohibits NCL from generating or disseminating deceptive or un  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 15 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF celebrates cotton farmers' yield achievements with 21st annual FiberMax One Ton Club * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 15, 2026 - Qualifying cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 9 to celebrate FiberMax (r) cotton yield achievements as part of BASF's FiberMax One Ton Club(tm), a long-standing tradition now in its 21st year. The clu  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Shaheen, Coons, Merkley, Van Hollen Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Sudan Civil War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement marking the third anniversary of the brutal start of the war in Sudan. Booker was joined by four   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Classrooms Without Borders: Unwavering Faith at Home and Abroad * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer A student's quiet sentence turned an ordinary day into a defining moment for Cedarville University alumnus Craig Beatty. "I know your God is the one true God," she said. A Nepalese student's confession strengthens a teacher's mission The student was from Nepal, where more than 80% of the   more

YONKERS, New York, April 16 -- Consumer Reports posted the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on Maryland's Protection from Predatory Pricing Act Annapolis, Maryland - Maryland's legislature recently passed the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act. If signed by Governor Wes Moore, it will be the first law in the nation aimed at specifically prohibiting surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing. Surveillance pricing is when a store charges d  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSrep) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * New report shows that misclassifying workers as independent contractors is costly for workers and states Misclassification of employees as independent contractors robs workers of thousands of dollars per year and reduces revenue for social safety net programs, according to a new Economic Policy Institute analysis (https://www.epi.org/publication/misclassifying-workers-as-i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-fun  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego's new Glass Center is now open with offerings that range from introduction classes to advanced studio space for established artists. * The 10,000-square-foot space, created with input from some of the world's top glass artists, is available for the campus community as well as members of the public. * The cent  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on April 15, 2026, at a Health Subcommittee legislative hearing entitled "Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health": * * * I'm pleased we're here today to discuss important legislation, but we cannot ignore what Republicans are doing to Americans' health care while touting bipartisanship. The Republicans' Big Ugly  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Pallone Leads Opposition to Republican Legislation Gutting Clean Air Act Public Health Protections Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 6409, the FENCES Act - legislation that guts the heal  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Huntington 100 inductees embody Northeastern values The Huntington 100 honors undergraduate students for achievements aligning with the university's mission, ideals, values and academic plan. By Cyrus Moulton The first student honoree answered: "community." The second: "leadership." Honorees at tables three and four said the Northeastern University values they and their fellow Huntington 100 society  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Bank of America 2026 Healthcare Conference * New Brunswick, N.J., April 15 th, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present at the Bank of America 2026 Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 12 th, 2026. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation w  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Two U.S. Nationals Sentenced for Facilitating Fraudulent Remote Information Technology Worker Scheme that Generated $5M in Revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea The Defendants Managed and Operated "Laptop Farms" Intended to Deceive Victim Employers Into Believing They Had Hired U.S.-Based IT Workers * The Justice Department today announced the sentencings of two   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Heath A. Collins, director of the Missile Defense Agency, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Missile Defense & Missile Defeat Programs and Activities": * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear before you. In the past year, systems developed, delivered, and susta  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 16 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * CSSE Students Earn Research Grants at ICUNJ Symposium Two Monmouth University students were recently awarded grants from the Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey (ICUNJ) Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Bell Works in Holmdel on March 23. The conference provides a platform for undergraduate students to present research that has been conducted on college campuses across the sta  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharm  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on April 15, 2026, on the jury verdict against Live Nation: * * * Statement from Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Victory in LiveNation Antitrust Trial "Today's landmark jury verdict in our case against Live Nation confirms what we have said since the start of our case: For far too long, Live Nation has illegally profited from its monopoly at the expense of hardworking New Jers  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * New Jersey Company Agrees to Repay $3.25 Million in CARES Act Funding A civil settlement was unsealed showing that a New Jersey company agreed to pay back $3.25 million after receiving too much funding from the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program it was ineligible to receive, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. In 2020, Congress en  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Newark School Saw Too Many Students Classified With Disabilities. They Asked Rutgers for Help. By refining the evaluation process, Rutgers School of Health Professions and Newark educators are making sure special education services are reserved for those who truly need them By Beverly McCarron When educators in the Newark Public Schools experienced an unprecedented a surge in referrals for students wi  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Related Companies announced as an Official New York New Jersey World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter The collaboration will bring a wide range of events, experiences and programming to the region. Hudson Yards will also be streaming matches during FIFA World Cup 2026(TM). * Today, the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) New York New Jersey Host Committee announced Related Companies as an Official Ne  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University brings 'Defy Definition' campaign to life with immersive campus launch * Thriving on our terms Music, movement and hands-on experiences filled the Student Center Expansion April 15 as Rowan University unveiled Defy Definition, a new institutional campaign that leaders say puts words to what the University has been building-and becoming-for years. The midday launch event, Defy Definition.  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Three Students Earn Goldwater Scholarships Recognizing Rising Stars in the Sciences By Mike Lucas and Caroline Brobeil Three Rutgers students have been selected as Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious national honor for undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. This year's honorees include Keshav Badri, a physics and mathematics major at Rut  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * SantaCon Organizer Charged In Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Attendees And Host Venues * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Special Agent in Charge of the Newark Field Office of Internal Reven  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Bipartisan Hirono Resolution Designating April as 'National Native Plant Month' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month." This resolution recognizes the critical r  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Demanding a Stop to Taxpayer Funds Being Used to Block Offshore Wind Energy Projects * As Trump administration actions cause massive increases in energy costs, Markey, colleagues urge Senate appropriators to prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to prevent clean energy construction Letter Text (PDF) Washington (April 14, 2026) - Senator Edward J. M  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Two U.S. Nationals Sentenced for Facilitating Fraudulent Remote Worker Scheme that Generated $5 Million in Revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's WMD Programs * Two men from New Jersey have been sentenced in federal court in Boston for their involvement in a scheme to generate revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 15 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * University's Arts and Culture Summit Expands to Two Days * Atlantic City, N.J. -Don't tell Jane Golden that the arts can't have an impact on a city or community. The founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia leads the nation's largest public arts program with more than 4,000 works created through collaborations with community organizations, city agencies, schools, nonprofits and the privat  more