DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is honoring students with Golden Bishop Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in leadership, community service, and campus involvement during the current academic year. The Golden Bishops were presented April 13, with WCSA President Raazia Aamir and Vice President Taylor Thompson serving as the event hosts  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Bill to Make IRS Easier to Navigate for Taxpayers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Improving IRS Customer Service Act to improve customer service at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Among other things, the legislation would expand information regarding refunds available to taxpayers online and help taxpayers with payment plans if they need  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Meets with Constituents at "Catch Up with Cassidy" Event in Washington * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met with Louisianans visiting Washington, D.C. at his "Catch Up with Cassidy" event yesterday. The event provided an opportunity for Louisianans from across the state to connect with Senator Cassidy and discuss real issues facing their communities. "Nobody knows w  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Saves 350 Jobs, Secures Tariff Relief for Louisiana Railcar Manufacturing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) helped save 350 Louisiana jobs by successfully pushing for rail tank cars to be included in the Section 232 tariff list. Thanks to President Trump, there will be a 25 percent tariff on imported tank cars, preventing foreign manufacturers from undercutting America  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Letlow Files Bill to Protect American Seafood * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation to protect Louisiana's signature seafood industry and safeguard taxpayers from subsidizing foreign seafood purchases. "In Louisiana, seafood is a cornerstone of our economy and a way of life. My Buy American Seafood Act would ensure that taxpayer-funded seafood is so  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * *. Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorabl  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11419) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026: Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance and Mail-In Ballots As the November 2026 congressional elections approach, three cases addressing various aspects of election law are pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court i  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * Excellence in Marketing Awards Announced at CCA's Mobility & Connectivity Show Louisville, Kentucky - Competitive Carriers Association announced the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Marketing Awards today at its Mobility & Connectivity Show (MCS 2026). The awards recognize CCA members' most effective and innovative marketing campaigns from last year across various platforms such as digital,   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

DANIA BEACH, Florida, April 17 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * IGFA Advocacy Update for April 2026: Key Policy Wins for Recreational Fishing and Conservation The IGFA is dedicated to safeguarding the health of the world's marine and freshwater systems and championing the interests of the recreational angling community. With partners in conservation and recreational fishing, policymakers, and conservation organizations worldwide, the IGFA has made im  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Federal Jury Convicts Louisiana Deputy U.S. Marshal of Civil Rights and Obstruction of Justice Charges Yesterday, a federal jury in the Western District of Louisiana, convicted Deputy United States Marshal Joshua Firmin of subjecting a prisoner to cruel and unusual punishment by severely assaulting the victim without cause. Firmin was also convicted of obstruction of justice for w  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on the devastation of Iran's nuclear program: "The world is a much safer place today" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he believes the United States was right to strike Iran and halt its ability to develop a nuclear weapon in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below. "I can tell you why I think we di  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy talks One Big Beautiful Bill savings: "It is breathtaking in its scope and will be in its effect" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today explained how the One Big Beautiful Bill has helped return money to the American people's pockets in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below. "We passed a major piece of legisla  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans' Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families * WASHINGTON -Last year, Republicans enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to prevent the largest tax increase in history, delivering life-changing tax relief for hardworking American families, seniors, small business, rural communities, and m  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Louisiana NRCS Announces State Technical Committee Meeting * (Alexandria, April 16, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Louisiana is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Louisiana State Office, Building B at 3737 Government Street in Alexandria, LA. State Tech  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, April 17 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen Receives Two Research Awards McNeese State University assistant professor of history, Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen, has received two awards to further her research for her upcoming book, Unbecoming Acadian. They are the Frank Hideo Kono Fellowship from The Huntington Library, one of the world's great independent research libraries located in California; and the J.Y. Sanders Re  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins 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 * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an environmental assessment and a finding of no impact regarding a request to transport enriched uranium. The decision addresses an application from Louisiana Energy Services LLC dba Urenco USA, Eunice, New Mexico, to transport uranium hexafluoride enriched up to 10 percent. Current certificates for these packages usually limit enrichment to 5 percent. This higher enrichment, often called high-assay low-enriched uranium, i  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Oregon: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Permitting Patients To Consume Cannabis in Residential Healthcare Facilities * Salem, OR: Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has signed legislation ( HB 4142 ) into law permitting qualified patients to consume certain medical cannabis products in eligible residential healthcare facilities. The law, which tak  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following April 6, 2026, written testimony by Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, for an April 15, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act: * * * Dear Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith: Thank you for considering these requests for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This letter highlights my requests and the importance of these projects for our national defense. 1  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable for Families, Using Free Market Approach U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how Congress   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for American Taxpayers: Trump Administration Reveals Top States Impacted by Federal Student Aid Fraud * Last year, the Trump Administration launched a nationwide effort to combat identity fraud and theft in the federal student aid programs - leading to more than $1 billion in savings for the American taxpayer. Thanks to President Trump's leadership, the U.S. Department of Education (th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins 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 * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more