DALLAS, Texas, April 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $142K Grant from FHLB Dallas and First Federal Bank of Louisiana Enables Nonprofit to Help Louisiana Homeowners Resolve Property Ownership Issues * LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, April 14, 2026-A $142,401 Pathway Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member institution First Federal Bank of Louisian  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Launches "Page to Practice" Book Club to Transform Professional Reading into Action * CHICAGO- The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announces the launch of the AASL Page to Practice Book Club, a new online professional learning community designed to help school librarians and K-12 educators turn professional reading into real-world impact. Host  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

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 15 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Payment Processors to Stop Transactions of Illegal Vapes Hurting Iowa Children * DES MOINES -Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in a letter to credit card companies urging them to stop sales of illegal vape products facilitated through their payment card networks. Illegal vapes, overwhelmingly  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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 15 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Bills Signed: HB1002 * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-On Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, the Governor signed into law: HB1002 - The General Appropriation Act for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. *** Original text here: https://governor.arkansas.gov/news_post/bills-signed-hb1002/  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman's 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Cabinet Wraps Up with Legislative Presentations * Congressional Youth Cabinet participants present to Sen. Boozman at the Arkansas State Capitol. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded members of his 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Cabinet following their legislative proposal presentations at the Arkansas State Capitol this month. Thr  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans * Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to streamline natural gas pipeline projects. The Jurisdiction Oversight and Adjudication for Natural Gas Act affirms the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the sole lead agency and eliminates unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, which will lower energy c  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 15 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship to Support Physical Therapist Assistant Students * JONESBORO - The Ella K. Gall Memorial Scholarship has been established at Arkansas State University to support students enrolled in the physical therapist assistant (PTA) program and honor the life and legacy of Ella Kathryn Gall. The scholarship was created through gifts from the estate and family of Dr. Lindzy Thom  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 14, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at a forum entitled "Strengthening America's Economy through Rural Investment": * * * Rural Communities: Worth the Investment It is great to be here with you today./1 During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to capital. My time at the Federal Reserve has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities and   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures, Hill, Adams, McCormick Introduce HBCU Research Capacity Act to Expand Access to Federal Research Funding * WASHINGTON - Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) and Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity  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

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Signs Bills to Enhance Alabamians' Health and Healthcare Delivery * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey has signed several bills into law this session to improve the availability and delivery of healthcare services for all Alabamians. She also signed a bill to encourage people using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier choices in their food purch  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 15 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Gutierrez Published in Top Academic Journal * For most college students, contributing to a peer-reviewed journal is a long-term goal. For University of the Ozarks junior Caleb Gutierrez, it's already a reality. Gutierrez, a finance major from Chihuahua, Mexico, is a co-author on a research article published in Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM) -a top-tier, peer-reviewed international   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Keynote Speakers During UAPB 2026 Founders' Week Celebration * Tanesha Thompson, president of the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association, and newly appointed pastor, Rev. Joshua Pickett, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, will serve as keynote speakers during this year's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) 153rd Founders' Week Celebration. A week filled   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Biology] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Landmark Federal Report Reveals U.S. Utilities Shut Off Power 13 Million Times * Utility companies disconnected U.S. households from electricity more than 13.4 million times in 2024, according to a landmark report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Corporate utilities shelled out billions to shareholders and top executives the same year. The report  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by digital content manager Kevin Lilley: * * * Advocacy in Action 2026: MOAA Members Take the Hill MOAA members brought the organization's top priorities to Capitol Hill on April 15, visiting about 300 congressional offices; interacting with lawmakers and staff members around conference tables, in hallways, and over coffee; and carrying forward the mission of preserving serv  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

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 16 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA engineering students earn top honors in regional robotics competition Stephen F. Austin State University's IEEE Robotics Team captured first place at the IEEE Region 5 Robotics Competition in March in Boulder, Colorado. SFA engineering students competed against 25 teams from 23 universities to earn top honors at the prestigious event sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 16 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennesse  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 16 -- Walmart issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Walmart Unveils Modern Redesign of Great Value, Its Flagship Private Brand First major refresh in more than a decade enhances shoppability while maintaining the same trusted products at Every Day Low Prices * Walmart today announced a comprehensive redesign of its flagship private brand, Great Value, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality products customers need, want and love--at an  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 16 -- The Wyoming State Bar issued the following news release: * * * WYOMING SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS ARKANSAS LAWYER The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order suspending attorney Kent C. Cobb from the practice of law for a period of three months. The order of suspension stemmed from Cobb's representation of a Wyoming resident in a debt collection matter. In the course of the representation, Cobb violated his duty of competence and diligence in addition to failing to   more