WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys. The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Ca  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 16 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 04/16/2026 * DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours * AMARILLO, TX - Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for April in Krum, Iowa Park, Stratford, Alvord, Gutherie, and Shamrock hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all document  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * On Tax Day, Reminder that Republican Senate Candidates Slashed Americans' Health Care and Sold Out Working Families to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires Today, as Americans file their taxes, Republican Senate candidates are standing behind their toxic agenda that cuts Medicaid and other critical programs in order to fund a tax giveaway for billionaires. In response, Demo  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * Diamond Jo Casino Visitor Scores $40,000 Jackpot DUBUQUE, Iowa- Luck was in the air at Diamond Jo Casino on Saturday, April 11, as a local guest landed a thrilling $40,000 jackpot. The winner, Dan, placed a $50 bet on IGT's Double Diamond(TM) slot machine, triggering the jackpot win. Diamond Jo Casino offers more than 700 slot machines, ranging from classic reels to video slots, video poker and keno, along w  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 16 -- Drake University issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Drake University to House Personal and Professional Papers of Former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Drake University announced today that Cowles Library will house the personal and professional papers of Thomas J. Vilsack, the 40th Governor of Iowa and the 30th and 32nd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony at the   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Highlights Historic Success of Working Families Tax Cuts, Highlights Benefits for Iowans This Tax Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted to pass a resolution expressing support for tax policies that support working families to highlight the positive impact the Working Families Tax Cuts are having as families are filing on Tax Day and the benefits already rea  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 16 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Five CLAS researchers shine in 2026 Discovery and Innovation awards * The Office of the Vice President for Research Discovery and Innovation Awards continue the University of Iowa's longstanding tradition of recognizing work across research, scholarship, creative activity, public engagement, and research support. Honorees include David Miles, associate professor of phys  more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 16 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * From Vermillion With Voice: USD Sings Loud at National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions * USD competed against Augustana University and South Dakota State University and received the following awards: Advanced Classical First place: Cadie Logston, graduate student from Jefferson City, Missouri, majoring in vocal performance Second place: Clara Norell, graduate student from  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox appoints Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirements of Judge John Walton and Judge Keith Barnes. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Bryan Pattison is known for being thoughtful, prepared   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 16 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law on April 16th * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 2463 : A bill for an act concerning the executive branch rulemaking process, including the uniform rules on agency procedure and review and regulatory readoption of rules, and including effective date provisions. SF 2411 : A bill for an act establishing an Iowa-Irel  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Working to Expand Market Access With U.S. Trade Representative as Part of USMCA's Six-Year Review * Senator Joins Letter Led by Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman and Warnock to Outline Support for USMCA, Need for Markets WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging expanded market   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing with Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight with Secretaries of State: List Maintenance and Eligibility Verification." Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Iowa Becomes Latest State to Open Up Interstate Rights-of-Way for Siting Electric Transmission Lines * TNC Iowa worked as part of a coalition to help pass a state law allowing new electric transmission lines to be built along Iowa's existing interstate highways. By limiting the need to acquire new land to build transmission infrastructure, this law will help the state meet its fut  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 16 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer announces funding for "Hole in One for STEM" Project at Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta * Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer has announced that Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta is an award recipient of the 2026 NLGA Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program. NLGA will award the school $500 as part of a national call for applications for funding STEM programming and curric  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * MISS. SENATORS EMPHASIZE SUPPORT OF U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT, URGE MARKET ACCESS FOR AMERICAN PRODUCERS * Wicker, Hyde-Smith Sign Bipartisan Letter of Support Ahead of Trade Pact Review WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a bipartisan push to ensure that members of Congress, farmers, and ranchers are consulted as the U.S.-Mex  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

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The National Council for Workforce Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Workforce Pell program regulations. NCWE shared recommendations aimed at supporting effective and timely implementation of Workforce Pell to enhance short-term credential completion leading to employment opportunities that foster economic stability for learners and meet employer needs. NCWE e  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pharma-Funded Ads to Miller-Meeks: "Thanks for Delivering" for Us, After Miller-Meeks Bragged Pharma Will Benefit from Her Votes * A new ad is running today thanking Mariannette Miller-Meeks for " delivering for us " - and it's funded by a dark money group consisting of $15 million in cash from PhRMA over the past several years. It's no surprise that Big Pharma and its allies ar  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

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 16 -- The University of Iowa of issued the following health care news: * * * UI Health Care brings multidisciplinary spina bifida care to Urbandale UI Health Care is expanding access to specialized pediatric care with a multidisciplinary outreach clinic in Urbandale, offering coordinated services for children with spina bifida closer to home. Beginning this month, the outreach clinic will bring together experts in pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology--provi  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 17 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health Announces IT and Revenue Cycle Changes to Ensure Continued Access to Local High-Quality Patient Care UnityPoint Health (UPH) is making targeted changes to its Information Technology (IT) and Revenue Cycle functions in order to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care. Those changes include transitioning some o  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 16 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Oksana Grybovych Hafermann named American Council on Education Fellow University of Northern Iowa chief of staff selected for national leadership development program * WASHINGTON - The American Council on Education (ACE) announced on Wednesday that UNI Chief of Staff Oksana Grybovych Hafermann has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year. Following nominations by the senior  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, FTC and seven other states reach agreement in antitrust lawsuit against nation's largest advertising agencies Dentsu, WPP (GroupM), and Publicis accused of secretly coordinating to suppress ad revenue for conservative news outlets in violation of federal law * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined the Fed  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Support U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Agreement's six-year joint review and urging expanded market access and   more