BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO begin Saturday on ESPN * * Saturday tripleheader and Sunday doubleheader begin ten-day stretch of 16 First Round games * First Round coverage starts a two-month Playoffs stretch that will culminate with exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final in June * The Point (pregame) and In the Crease ( postgame) will air regular  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 45 health advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposal to collect individualized immigration identifiers through the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System, arguing the change would deter enrollment and harm vulnerable populations. The coalition argues that the proposed information collection contradicts Medicaid's core function to provide health care coverage to l  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 63 national and 45 regional, state, and local advocacy disability and aging collaborative organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging changes to a federal effort aimed at detecting healthcare fraud, warning that current approaches risk harming vulnerable populations. The collaborators, which include national and state disability, aging, and advocacy groups, emphasized the critical role Medicaid HCB  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Andres Carrera, Anne Keke Qualify for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Andres Carrera, Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 34, and Anne Keke, Democratic candidate for Colorado State House of Representatives District 41, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear o  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Arizona Republicans Share Colorado River Solutions Directly with Trump Administration Arizona House and Senate Republican leaders are taking action to protect the Colorado River, meeting with federal officials in the Trump administration this week to propose urgent solutions that could help save the entire river system ahead of imminent water management decisions. House Spea  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan proposes rollbacks to the agency's superv  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO ABANDON PLAN TO DECIMATE ENFORCEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to sup  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong calls on CFPB to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement and Consumer Protection * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise fina  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM announces June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado * LAKEWOOD, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 16, 2026, to offer 170 oil and gas parcels totaling 155,816 acres in Colorado. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in January 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in March 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Senior Vice President Chatrane Birbal, on behalf of the Chief Human Resources Officers Association, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed rule would have detrimental economic, social, and humanitarian impacts on the state. Colorado's letter highlights the integral role that asylum applicants play in the state's economy. Imm  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release: * * * Labor Department and iAging Partner to Launch Older Worker Survey The State of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), in conjunction with Workforce Colorado, other workforce organizations and the nonprofit iAging, is conducting a comprehensive survey to gain insight from workers and job seekers aged 50 and over. Respondents are asked to share their experiences   more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * New findings support sea ice forecasting in the Arctic The research establishes a new standard for air-sea ice observations in the Arctic * Sea ice forecasts are a lifeline for the Alaskan fishing industry, America's growing icebreaker fleet, and Alaskan coastal communities that rely on sea ice for subsistence activities and travel. A new study led by CI  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Court Blocks Administration's Latest Restrictions on Grants to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault * Rhode Island Federal Judge Melissa R. DuBose has today issued an order preliminarily blocking the Trump-Vance administration's latest effort to implement unlawful restrictions on grants that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Votes Against FISA 702 Reauthorization, Demands Reforms * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to his vote blocking a long-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): "Donald Trump and his administrat  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Professor Studies the Way People Experience Heat in Cities--and Why it Matters * Imagine you're at a bus stop, waiting for your ride. Now, imagine it's July. Across the city, the temperature is in the high 90s. This bus stop has a bit of shade, but still, it's hot. Would you rather spend that time waiting somewhere along the concrete and asphalt of East Colfax, or tucked between the tree-lined  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Court Blocks Administration's Latest Restrictions on Grants to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Intervention Will Protect Violence Prevention Funding Nationwide * Providence, R.I. - A judge on the U.S. District Court for the Distric  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Illinois Educators To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges * April 17, 2026 Today's letter marks the thirteenth consecutive year Durbin has warned about the risks of for-profit colleges directly to Illinois education professionals CHICAGO - As high school seniors finalize their postsecondary education plans for the upcoming school year ahead of College Decision Day on May 1  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Five inducted into Chickasaw Hall of Fame * ADA, Okla. -Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby inducted five Chickasaws into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 16. Inductees include a citizen important to the preservation of the Chickasaw language, a trailblazing aviator for the United States Marine Corps, an artist and advocate, an athlete dedicated to cult  more

WESTMINTER, Colorado, April 13 -- Front Range Community College issued the following news release: * * * Gateway to College Program Earns National Excellence Award, Surpassing All Student Success Benchmarks Program recognized by Achieving the Dream for delivering measurable, trajectory-changing outcomes in a national network of college access programs * At a time when higher education is being called upon to prove its impact, Front Range Community College's Gateway to College program has e  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Gabe Evans Broke His Promise to Fight the Fentanyl Crisis * "His actions in Congress will likely worsen the crisis, say experts" Experts are sounding the alarm that Gabe Evans' actions in Congress "will likely worsen the crisis" surrounding fentanyl and drug addiction in Colorado. DCCC Spokesperson Lindsay Reilly : "Gabe Evans said it himself: he takes '100%' credit f  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Expanding Housing Options for Colorado First Responders and Supporting Donors and Charities * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law to expand eligibility for Colorado first responders taking out a mortgage, and protecting legacy donors to charitable organizations. Governor Polis first signed, SB26-053 \- Colorado Housing and Finance Authori  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis: Ongoing Discussions to Get Sheridan Students and Teachers Back to the Classroom Must Continue * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis spoke to the Sheridan School District Superintendent and Sheridan Education Association President and called on both parties to get back to the table immediately to get students and teachers back to the classroom as soon as possible. "Student learnin  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-390) on the No Waivers for Fraud Act (H.R. 7724). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7724, the No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026, is to ensure that sanctions placed on states by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after formal review for instances of fraud or noncompliance in state child care   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-596) on the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (H.R. 6398). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 6398 is to amend the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 309 removing the duplicative requirement for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review and provide written c  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * House Passes Permitting Reform Bills to Cut the Red Tape Holding Back American Manufacturing and Economic Growth Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated the House passage of legislation to cut unnecessary and burdensome requirements under the Clean Air Act, su  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * High Point University (r) sophomore Jake Ankrum was named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.  One of the most prestigious awards available for an undergraduate student, the Goldwater Scholarship is given to exceptional sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue res  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * In One Week, National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces More Arrests, Convictions and Sentences Representing Over $340 Million In Taxpayer Fraud Five Arrested Yesterday in Three States for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Scheme * The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the following actions from across the country to hold individuals accountable for schemes that attempted   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Equitable Colorado River Protections * Arizona Democratic delegation calls Bureau of Reclamation's draft EIS unworkable for Arizona, underscores impact on tribes, semiconductor and agriculture Industries Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (D-A  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Lawrence's research proves crucial in safeguarding Nebraska sugar beet sector * Palmer amaranth, a fast-growing "superweed," is notorious for the destructive threat it poses to sugar beet production. The plant produces enormous quantities of seeds, spreads easily and has developed resistance to most herbicides. Once the weed asserts itself in a field, the yield losses are often staggering. Until rece  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Mentoring record brings national award for UW-Eau Claire's Dr. Rahul Gomes * In March, Dr. Sanchita Hati, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, received the 2026 CUR Outstanding Mentorship Award from the chemistry division. "I was not expecting this at all," Gomes says. "On a national level this is pretty big, and I am still quite surprised -it's actually turned out to be am  more

AURORA, Colorado, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * New Report Highlights Fructose as a Key Driver of Metabolic Disease * A new report, published today in Nature Metabolism (https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-026-01506-y), is shedding light on the distinct and underappreciated role of fructose in driving disease, separate from its role as a simple source of calories. Researchers examine how common dietary sw  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * New research shows prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon * RESTON, Va. -A new collaborative study led by the U.S. Geological Survey provides strong evidence that the Grand Canyon was carved out by spillover flooding from ancient Lake Bidahochi, a large lake fed by the ancestral Colorado River. The lake's eventual spillover likely helped establish  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Matthew Paul Gizzo, co-chair of the Technology Practice Group and a shareholder in Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart, P.C., from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished Memb  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 18 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement on April 17, 2026, by President Eugene Delgaudio: * * * News media hates resolution demanding SCOTUS overturn 2015 gay marriage ruling Delgaudio said today to supporters: National media hate an Idaho resolution demanding the United States Supreme Court overturn its 2015 "gay marriage" ruling. This media noise convinces Public Advocate that it is a must priority to have a majority of states consi  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system * Long-term drought has reduced Colorado River system storage to about 36 percent of capacity, and the combination of the lowest snowpack on record and record-brea  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse, "The bills before us do nothing to improve the lives of working families in our country." * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse managed Floor debate against a Republican-led Rules package providing for consideration of four bills, including H.Res. 1156-a non-binding resolution that seeks to rename the widely unpopular "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Risks to Grand Canyon's Endangered Fish Grow as Colorado River Declines, Invasive Fish Barriers Delayed * GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. -New projections released today by the Bureau of Reclamation show sharply declining Colorado River flows and plummeting reservoir levels at Lake Powell, conditions that increase threats from invasive species to endangered humpback chub  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, representing approximately 14,000 farm and ranch families in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems Final Rule. The rule, initially designed to correct long-standing inequities in poultry contracting, aims to enhance transparency and fairness in grower compensation systems. RMFU high  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following weekly column: * * * Freedom Drives Opportunity In South Dakota, we believe in protecting our freedom, defending our constitutional rights, and putting common sense policies into action. That's a big reason why South Dakota remains strong, safe, and free. But one right exists to protect all other rights - and that's the Second Amendment. We have the results to prove that South Dakota is the most pro-Se  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Condemns MSG Entertainment Surveillance of Protesters, Sports Fans On Social Media Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, condemns MSG Entertainment's surveillance of neighborhood protests and sports fans on social media. According to reporting by WIRED, security staff confirmed they h  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Sunday, April 19 * TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featuring up to 28 First Round games, starting Sunday, April 19 with Game 1 of Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin and the Los Angeles Kings' showdown wit  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * TOMORROW - Rep. Crane Invites Arizonans To Join Virtual Service Academy Day * Tomorrow, the Arizona delegation will host a Virtual Service Academy Day to provide information about the application process for U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) encourages students, parents, coaches, and school counselors to take advantage of the online seminar. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST and  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * U.S. Congress turns to Colorado School of Mines for critical minerals expertise * Washington, D.C. -As the U.S. confronts rapidly growing demand for critical minerals essential to energy technologies, advanced manufacturing and national defense, Congress and federal policymakers are working to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Colorado School of Mines, home to the w  more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 18 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * AI fact checking works, but mostly for progressives By Katy Marquardt Hill As social media platforms increasingly lean on artificial intelligence to spot misinformation, new research suggests those tools don't work equally well for everyone. In two large online experiments conducted in the U.S. and U.K. during the 2020 and 2022 news cycles, researchers found that AI fa  more

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, April 17 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * USSPACECOM leaders meet with international partners at the 41st Space Symposium * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Through panel discussions, fireside chats, and international engagements at the 41st Space Symposium from April 13-16, 2026, U.S. Space Command leaders and staff demonstrated that the command's "Year of Integration," is not just a theme, but a strategic priority. *** Original tex  more