WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 13 education and workforce advocacy organizations led by the Data Quality Campaign submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining recommendations for improving proposed regulations governing the Workforce Pell Grant program, with a focus on strengthening data systems and accountability measures. DQC highlighted that making Pell Grants accessible for shorter workforce training programs can substantially benefit learners seek  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 16 civil society organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to expedite the modernization of the Negative Option Rule to better protect consumers from unfair subscription practices. The letter emphasizes the necessity of updating outdated regulations to reflect the realities of the contemporary digital marketplace. The groups expressed strong support for the FTC's renewed efforts, highlighting the   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 365 former attorneys who served at the U.S. Department of Justice has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking concerning the review of state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys, aiming to give the Attorney General discretionary authority to review and potentially delay or displace state bar disciplinary investigations into DOJ lawyers. The former DOJ attorneys argue that this proposal is both   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

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of nine civil society organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the proposed rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The letter contends that the rulemaking would dangerously centralize disciplinary power over federal attorneys within the Attorney General's office, undermining independent state oversight and compromising accountability. The organ  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Lower Half Richard S. Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chair Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Zeldin Announces Selection of Members to the Science Advisory Board * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is announcing the selection of new members to the Science Advisory Board (SAB). The well-qualified experts from a broad range of scientific disciplines bring the experience and expertise needed to provide Gold Standard scie  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC Deputy Commander Visits the 17th Training Wing By Senior Airman Brian Lummus ,17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Maj. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Air Education Training Command deputy commander, visited the 17th Training Wing to engage with Airmen and assess the effectiveness and innovation of its intelligence and firefighting programs on Ap  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Education and Training Commander visits Laughlin By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Laughlin Air Force Base April 14, marking Quinn's first visit to the 47th Flying Training Wing as the commander of AETC. During the visit, Quinn met with Airmen, of  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year. To date, both services have sent nearly 25,000 active-duty recruits to basic military training, while the remaining  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following statement on April 17, 2026: * * * We appreciate the leadership and strong support of President Trump, Secretary Duffy and numerous other leaders in the Administration who have demonstrated expertise and an ongoing commitment to continue to improve the world's best aviation industry. American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines. While  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against the rise of the administrative state * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief pushing back against burdensome regulations on national markets and the rise of the administrative state. The brief was filed in support of a challenge to a 2020 federal statute requiring the U.S. Envi  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Introduces No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to strengthen immigration enforcement and ensure safer roads for all Americans. The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act requires states to verify legal status before issuing a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or persona  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Textron Establishes Entity in Ukraine Dedicated office is the next step in Bell Textron's plan for long term industrial cooperation with Ukraine * Washington, D.C. - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to open a dedicated office as part of its long-term approach to industrial cooperation in the cou  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Loopholes Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Abortion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and 17 of their Senate colleagues introduced the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act to ban federal Title X family-plan  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Casten, Van Hollen, Kaine Demand Transparency from Trump Administration on United States-Venezuela Energy Deal * April 17, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) are demanding transparency from the Trump Administration on its energy deal with Venezuela, an unprecedente  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy expands affordability efforts with no-cost smart thermostats to help southwestern Indiana customers Eligible customers can also earn up to $142.50 in bill credits through Smart Cycle enrollment * EVANSVILLE, Ind. - As part of its continued focus on customer affordability, CenterPoint Energy customers can lower their energy usage by ordering a smart thermostat at no cost through the com  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy's 2026 Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) first quarter milestones bring strengthened reliability and resiliency to Greater Houston electric customers and communities Today, CenterPoint Energy announced key first quarter progress in achieving its 2026 milestones for the company's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), a multi-year effort to strengthen resiliency and impr  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * CHC Chair Espaillat Leads Demand for ICE to End Child Detention Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led an effort to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons put an end to child detention. In a letter to Lyons delivered Friday, Espaillat laid out the medical, developmental, social, moral and legal failings  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 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 budget requests: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is my privilege to testify on behalf of the United States Air Force Reserve (AFR). The AFR is a combat-ready force committed to defending the Nation, deterring aggre  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on budget requests: * * * Since the first shots were fired at Lexington Common, the Army Reserve has served a single purpose - to deliver combat-ready soldiers and formations in support of the Army and the Nation. While our mission remains unchanged, the way the Army Rese  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise * * Published April 16, 2026 * By Senior Airman James Salellas * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs SAN ANGELO, Texas - Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Photo Details / Download Hi-Res  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Protect 350,000 Haitians Under Temporary Protected Status from Arbitrary Deportation * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in favor of legislation, H.R. 1689, which extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians across the United States until April 20, 2029. "Our Haitian neighbors in Texas' Seventh Congressional District and across our  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act * Legislation would require annual reporting to Congress to better assess U.S. ability to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation to mark the 47 th a  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast weakens * DALLAS-The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates jobs will increase 1.4 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.7 to 2.1 percent. That would be a decrease from the previous month's forecast. The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national GDP,   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Democratic Senate Candidates "Dominate" GOP Opponents in Q1 and Are "Practically Printing Money" in a "Warning Sign" for Republicans In case you missed it, "Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their ability to flip the Senate" as Democratic Senate candidates are "practically printing money," posting "eye-popping," "staggering," and "  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Engineered dual-bacterial sensors turn chemical signals into electricity * Bacterial sensors usually rely on emitting light to transfer information about what they're sensing, but that method isn't practical in many settings. That's why most information transmission is done via electricity. And while electricity-emitting bacteria exist, manipulating them into useful sensors has been quite challenging. Rice U  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Austin Jan Sy Yatco, Fugitive Wanted for Multiple Crimes Against Children FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock announced today a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Austin Jan Sy Yatco. Yatco is wanted for his alleged involvement in the exploitation of minor victims between 2019 and 2021, as part of an online grou  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission announced the suspension of Donna Woods from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism, commonly known as the E-Rate program. This action follows her criminal convictions involving wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the federal government. Woods, the former chief executive officer of Nova Charter School in Texas, was found guilty by a jury of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filed a protest against a proposal by Transwestern Pipeline Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, to build a natural gas transmission lateral in New Mexico. This action pauses the Green Chile Project, which involves the construction of a 17.77-mile pipeline and associated metering facilities. FERC acted after Transwestern failed to provide documentation from the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office. Specifically, the company d  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

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * FOURTEEN ELITE SURVIVALISTS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL PRIDE AND THE ULTIMATE CASH PRIZE IN NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN * For the first time in franchise history, fourteen Naked and Afraid All-Stars from around the world - including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States - battle for national pride and the largest cash prize ever awarded whe  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 18 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Industry Leaders at the 2026 Best Practices Recognition Gala Recognizing companies for excellence, innovation, and business impact * Industry trailblazers convened in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2026 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Gala, held at the Marriott Harbo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.7 Million In Career Training Grants For Southeast Texas Schools * Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,777,641 have been awarded to six schools in Southeast Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the school  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop the  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Hearst Newspapers Expands AI-Powered Property Tax Protest Tool, "TX Tax," Across Texas Following Strong Results in Houston - and an INMA Best Newsroom Innovation Nomination - New Service-Driven Tool Rolls Out in Austin, Dallas & San Antonio This Spring * Hearst Newspapers (HNP) today announced the statewide expansion of its AI-powered Property Tax Protest Tool, "TX Tax," across its Te  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, released the following opening remarks from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise - Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027": * * * Today, we will hear from our witnesses on the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, or DIE, and how the DIE is postured for Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond. This year, I am pleased  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. 119-574) on the Kari's Law Reporting Act (H.R. 5201). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on March 26, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 5201, Kari's Law Reporting Act, was introduced on September 8, 2025, by Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). It would require the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementat  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 17 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University invites community to HymnSing at FBC Brownwood * BROWNWOOD - April 17, 2026 - The Brownwood Community Chorus will present its annual HymnSing concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Brownwood. The Brownwood Community Chorus is comprised of Howard Payne students and local musicians. Dr. Chris Rosborough'08, director of choral activities and  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 17 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University to host inaugural research symposium featuring student, faculty research * Howard Payne University will host its inaugural Research Symposium from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Mabee University Center.  The event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend. The symposium will highlight the diverse research, scholarship and creative work of the university's aca  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Husted joins bipartisan push to protect American farmers in USMCA review Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Steve Daines (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to actively engage farmers and ranchers during the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process. The senators emphasized   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Gang Members, Domestic Abusers, and Other Public Safety Threats * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS is putting America FIRST WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for child cruelty with possible injury or death, battery against spouse, kidnapping, and other horrific crime  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 18 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Texas Leaders Outraged Because Houston's City Council Chose to Stand with Immigrant Communities (Houston, Texas) -- Apparently frustrated that the Houston City Council voted 12-5 last week to approve an ordinance that protects all communities from the Houston Police Department's (HPD) overzealous collaboration with ICE, Texas leaders are deploying bullying tactics demanding the   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 18 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Investing in Aggie innovation in biosciences research The Edward S. Price '93 Undergraduate Scholars Fund aims to support Texas A&M University students devoted to life sciences research in the chemical engineering department. By Tori Hillis, Texas A&M Engineering A lot has changed since the last time Edward S. Price '93 was in Aggieland. As a graduate student, Price was a   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures * "Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter" Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Luttrell Urge President Trump to Expand Veterans' Access to Life-Saving Neuroplastogen Treatment * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, highlighting the mounting evidence that neuroplastogen medicines, particularly ibogaine, ca  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Urges Vote Against eXp's Proposed Move to Texas and All Directors Real Estate Company Proposed Move After Lawsuit Alleged Cover-Up of "Rape Culture" at the Firm * The New York State Common Retirement Fund is urging investors to vote against a measure to reincorporate eXp World Holdings Inc., the cloud-based real estate brokerage, from Delaware to Te  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and esteemed members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 435,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian teammates of the National Guard. I also want to thank SEA Raines, the Senior Enli  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Natural Gas Dominates in the Annual Energy Outlook 2026 * Key Takeaways 1 The EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2026 predicts more natural gas combined-cycle capacity deployed from 2025 to 2050.  2 Levelized costs remain higher due to some Biden-era regulations still on the books, which force the retirement of coal plants and limit new combined-cycle plants to an annual capacity  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, April 17 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Not even the Coachella effect can beat Olivia Dean * Olivia Dean's The Art Of Loving leads the ARIA Albums Chart for the 12th non-consecutive week. It's the longest running #1 album by a female artist since Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet ruled for 14 weeks in 2024-25. The release of the The Final Hour extended version sends Laufey's A Matter of Time r  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Kelly, Lujan Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) along with Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) led a push for a strong, sustainable future for Mars exploration in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Pass The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act to Protect American Citizens * "It is time to make it clear that giving state-issued licenses to illegal immigrants is not in the best interest of our nation's safety or security... Every state in America should follow Wyoming's lead." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about his bill, the No License  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 17 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Paul L. Thomas says education policy and socioeconomic policy have strong ties * Paul L. Thomas was quoted in the Alaska Beacon and other news sources about standardized test scores and what they mean for policymaking. Thomas, a longtime Furman University education professor, told the Alaska Legislature Task Force on Education Funding that standardized test results might not be the most appropriate dat  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Philosophy and art faculty win Guggenheim fellowships * Kate A. Manne, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Leeza Meksin, assistant professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, have been named 2026 fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Manne and Meksin are two of the 223 artists, scientists and scholars in 55 fields awarded the Guggenheim f  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica and Partners Nominated for Two Emmys * The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced ProPublica and partners as nominees for two News & Documentary Emmy Awards. " Estatus: Venezolano," a documentary directed by ProPublica's Mauricio Rodriguez Pons in partnership with FRONTLINE FEATURES, an effort fro  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Wright Discuss Looming Energy Crisis in California and Nuclear Reactor at ACU * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in the Committee's Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget." Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the subcommittee and   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Convenes National Manufacturers as Industry Calls the DIGNITY Act an Economic Imperative * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened a high-level roundtable with National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and leading job creators from across the country, representing the nation's largest manufacturing organization. They came to Was  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * SST Leaders Request Information from NASEM on Greenhouse Gas Study and Committee Practices Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin, along with Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Scott Franklin, sent a letter to Dr. Marci  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * St. Joseph Health nurses hold rally to mark start of contract negotiations * Registered nurses at St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley, Texas, will hold a rally on Wednesday, April 22 as they begin negotiations for their first contract, following their decisive vote to form a union last year, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). Nur  more

KINGSVILLE, Texas, April 18 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * A&M Kingsville hosts Caring Campus Regional Convening Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) hosted leaders from Coastal Bend, Del Mar and Laredo Colleges During the Caring Campus Regional Convening of Friday, April 17 at the Memorial Student Union Building. In a meeting led by the Institute for Evidence Based Change (IEBC) President/CEO Dr. Brad Phillips, TAMUK President Dr. Robert Vela,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Economy Hits Record $2.9 Trillion * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on the state's 2025 current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP). The Texas economy also grew faster than the nation as a whole in 2025 at a rate of 2.5% whe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Welcomes Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Admiral James Stavridis as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker * Texas Southern University is excited to welcome Admiral James "Jim" Stavridis, Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees, as the keynote speaker for its 9:00 a.m. spring commencement ceremony. Admiral Stavridis joined The Rockefeller Foundation Boa  more

IRVING, Texas, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Sets Premiere Date for Eighth and Final Season of Groundbreaking Drama Series "All American" * Two-Hour Event Airs Monday, July 13 One-Hour Celebration, "All American: The Final Season Special," to Debut Monday, June 22 BURBANK, CA (April 16, 2026) - The CW Network today announced the highly anticipated eighth and final season of its award-  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Acquires Multi-Year U.S. Broadcast Rights to FIA World Endurance Championship Races * TNT Sports today announced it has secured the U.S. media rights to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), bringing one of global motorsport's fastest-growing series to American fans across truTV and HBO Max. A new era of endurance racing arrives in   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Two scientists to receive 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health * DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS -The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two neuroscientists, Sarah Kettlety, Ph.D., of Baltimore, Maryland, and Cali McEntee, Ph.D., of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Each will recei  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Into the Exosphere * Before she reported on the stars of outer space professionally, Jackie Wattles '14 (CLAS) spent her UConn journalism days reporting on the stars of student government. "They were willing to stick around and debate late into the night, so I would rush to meet my deadlines by sprinting from the Student Union to the Daily Campus newspaper building," Wattles recal  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * University of Michigan Center for Innovation, Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan Break Ground on Founders House Located on the UMCI Campus at 2205 Cass Avenue, the 313-Unit Residential Building will be Home to Graduate Students and Faculty * Detroit - Today, The University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI), Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michiga  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility * (Edinburg, TX, April 17, 2026) -Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. "Butch" Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas.  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 17, 2026: * * * USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility Edinburg, TX--Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. "Butch" Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Mo  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA secures $86 million Navy contract * The University of Texas at Arlington has secured an $86 million contract from the U.S. Navy to advance power and propulsion systems critical for the future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding. UTA's Power and Energy Innovative Research (PEIR) Lab, housed under the Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL), will lead the effort. David Wetz, professor   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 18 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care By Venus Islas Researchers at UTHealth Houston were awarded an 18-month, $1.3 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform to improve care amongst older adults. By advancing conversation  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Sara Steffens, worker power director for We Build Progress, and former international secretary treasurer of the Communications Workers of America, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * Thank you Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the S  more