WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A coalition of 27 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to initiate rulemaking addressing unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The letter responds to the FTC's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The coalition emphasized the harm these practices inflict on consumers and the adverse effects on competition in the rental housing marke  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * A Career of Purpose: Reflections from Professor and Former Dean Howard Finch as Retirement Approaches * Howard Finch, Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management and former dean of Samford University's Brock School of Business, has built a distinguished career marked by thoughtful leadership, academic rigor and a lasting impact on students. Having served in higher education since 1986, Finch joine  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Praises Legislature Leadership, Governor Lee as the Regulatory Freedom Act Heads to Governor's Desk * NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) praised the Tennessee House and Senate leadership, as well as the Lee Administration, as the Regulatory Freedom Act has now soared through both chambers and is headed towards the Governor's desk. The Regulato  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AI Rulings on Chatbots Prompts Warnings from Lawyers * As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for advice, some lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants, while others are advising clients on how to decrease the chances that AI chats wind up in court. Two recent rulings show there is no judicial standard  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * Education Freedom Expands in Tennessee Today, Erika Donalds, chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement on the passage of Tennessee Senate Bill 2247 and House Bill 2532 which nearly doubles the number of Education Freedom Scholarships available to families across the state: "Governor Lee delivered on his promise to  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU students explore Chicago's literary scene with Pulitzer finalist * Austin Peay State University students visit Chicago to learn about the city's literary past, present, and future. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University undergraduate students interested in creative writing recently received an immersive opportunity to visit Chicago and learn firsthand from P  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Kelly Field here from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Cotton Introduce Bill to Double Penalty for Assault of Federal Correctional Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced the Safer Prisons Act to double the maximum term of imprisonment for assaulting a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional officer: "Federal prisons have become increasingly unsafe for the   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Hosts Secretary Chris Wright for the FY27 DOE Budget Hearing * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, lead a hearing to discuss the Department of Energy's funding for the 2027 fiscal year. "As Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations, it has been an honor to work with Secre  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Speaks to the National Lab Research SLAM Finalists * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), released the statement below following his appearance prior to the Department of Energy's third annual National Lab Research SLAM competition. Three years ago, the Department of Energy hosted a collaborative research competition displaying the vast  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced * University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson today announced the recipients of the 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn undergraduate students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Si  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Denounces DOJ Request to Throw Out Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for January 6 Rioters * Says timing of the request regarding Proud Boys and Oath Keepers is particularly offensive WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who feared for his life as rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, made the following statement after reviewing a U.S. Department of Justic  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, April 17 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Eastman increases Plasticizers prices on May 1st, 2026 Effective May 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing a price increase of USD 0.12/lb. (USD 0.26/kg) in NAR for the following products: * Eastman 168(TM) Non-Phthalate Plasticizer, all grades and packages * Eastman VersaMax(TM) Plus, all grades and packages * * * About Eastman Founded in 192  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

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

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Generational investment has regional impact * | Commentaries | timesdaily.com On March 20 we marked the beginning of something truly significant, not just for one community, but for all of north Alabama. The announcement of a $2 billion investment in northwest Alabama is more than a milestone. It is a generational opportunity that will help reshape north Alabama's economy for decades to come  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Guibal Britt, Albertsen Headline All-OVC Selections * SIUE women's tennis standout Margaux Guibal Britt and Head Coach Adam Albertsen earned top league honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, it was announced Thursday. Guibal Britt, a senior from Rossville, Tennessee, was named the OVC Player of the Year. Playing No. 1 singles this season, Guibal Britt holds a 16-7 singles   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Jon Victor '27 Named 2026 Cheek Scholar * Jon Victor '27 has been selected as a Cheek Scholar for the Class of 2028. The honor was announced by Amanda Rose, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Law. The Cheek Business Law Scholarship provides supplemental scholarship funds for a student completing the Certificate in Law & Business. The scholarship, endowed by James H. Cheek III, J.D. '67, is awarded each spri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Jury Finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation Had Monopoloy * A jury on Wednesday found Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over major concert venues, following a lawsuit brought by dozens of states, including Tennessee. The Associated Press reports that the verdict could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Gives AG Authority to Review, Remove Shelby County DA * The state House yesterday passed legislation allowing the Tennessee attorney general (AG) to audit and possibly replace the Shelby County district attorney (DA). The News Herald reports that HB0483/SB0443 gives the AG authority to review how cases are handled, including pretrial release conditions  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Sends Voucher Expansion to Governor * Tennessee will expand its universal voucher program to 35,000 students next school year after the Senate approved HB2532/SB2247 by a vote of 18-14. The bill now goes to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The Senate initially sought to expand the program to 40,000, but agreed to move forward with the House number.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Madison County Judge Suspended The Board of Judicial Conduct has suspended Madison County General Sessions Judge Mark Patey due to "mental health issues." According to a letter dated April 15, board chair Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton writes that that the board has received information that Patey is "suffering from mental health issues that substantially interfere wi  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 16, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Blue State Fraud Is a Policy Choice It's no coincidence that the states with the biggest social-welfare programs also have the weakest systems to detect fraud. * California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be leading in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, at least in some polls. But if he is to triu  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

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * ORNL confirms altermagnetism in abundant mineral * Researchers using neutrons at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) discovered hematite, essentially rust, can help design energy-efficient spintronics. Also known as magnetoelectronics, spintronics rely on electron spin rather than electron charge, as   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College faculty honored at prestigious education association's annual meeting * Five faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were recognized with awards and honors at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 - 12. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor in human-centered learning technolog  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. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Answers About Musk-backed xAI's Pattern of Operating Illegal Data Center Gas Plants xAI operated dozens of unpermitted gas turbines in vulnerable communities * U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), tod  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans * Washington, D.C.- Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax relief included in the Working Families Tax  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Senate Passes Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill, Sending to Governor's Desk * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Senate unanimously passed a bill to expand coverage of biomarker testing on Thursday, April 16, sending it to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insuranc  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, April 16 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine esports repeats as conference champion * Trine University's esports teams won the Block House Esports League MIAA competition Sunday, April 12, the first time Trine has secured the title in back-to-back semesters. "It was also a dominant performance by Trine, as we achieved the maximum score of 240 out of 240 points," said Jeremy Goossens, director of esports at Trine. Out of the three Trine teams compet  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor recovers $30K after employer violates worker's Family and Medical Leave Act rights * NASHVILLE, TN - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $30,442 in back wages for a former university auditor whose employer violated their rights to protected leave. Investigators with the department's Wage and Hour Division found the University of Tennessee forced an auditor to resign a  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters * Stakeholder Notification Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation,   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * UT Health Sciences Launches Naloxone Training Plus OneBoxes * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences held a pilot naloxone training April 14, gathering a group of interdisciplinary students to dive deeper into overdose recognition and proper administration of intranasal naloxone. The event also kickstarted the Memphis campus OneBox effort, placing over a dozen naloxone over  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 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Highlights Success of Working Families Tax Cuts on Tax Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor celebrating the success of the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law by President Trump and calling out Democrats for voting against tax relief for Americans: Click here to download Senator Blackburn's remar  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