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

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, April 18 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: * * * 341 MXG conducts first operational mission with Payload Transporter Replacement By John Turner 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. - A Payload Transporter Replacement (PTR) vehicle assigned to the 341st Missile Wing completed a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) maintenance task April 8, 2026, marking the first operational use of Air Forc  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

EUGENE, Oregon, April 17 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * 73 western groups to Senate leadership: No deal with devil on permit reform Today, 73 western community, conservation, faith, and Indigenous groups representing 2.6 million members and supporters delivered a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer (NY), Sen. Heinrich (NM), Sen. Whitehouse (RI), and House Minority Leader Jeffries demanding they reconsider their pur  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 17 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * 73 Western Groups to Senate Leadership: No Deal with Devil on Permit Reform Fossil fuel dependence fuels conflict, economic shocks, and global instability * WASHINGTON--Today, 73 western community, conservation, faith, and Indigenous groups representing 2.6 million members and supporters delivered a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer (NY), Sen. Heinrich (NM), Sen. Whi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Bureau o  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

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads 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 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 15 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Payment Processors to Stop Transactions of Illegal Vapes Hurting Iowa Children * DES MOINES -Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in a letter to credit card companies urging them to stop sales of illegal vape products facilitated through their payment card networks. Illegal vapes, overwhelmingly  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * B&G Foods Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (STOUGHTON, Wis.) - Members of Teamsters Local 120 at B&G Foods in Stoughton, Wis., have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract just weeks after authorizing a strike. The three-year agreement delivers a 19 percent wage increase  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Businesses invited to "Light Up the Sky" to honor nurses * #NursesLightUpTheSky initiative aims to unite community in shared message of support BISMARCK, N.D. - In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, local businesses across the community are invited to take part in a highly visible show of appreciation by lighting their buildings, storefronts or signage with red light  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Highlights Strength of North Dakota-Norway Defense Partnership at Bilateral Conference * ***Click here for media resources. WASHINGTON, D.C. - North Dakota's deep Norwegian roots reflect the broad, long-standing relationship between the United States and Norway, one built on shared values, cultural ties, and security cooperation. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke about the connect  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven lea  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * DOE awards ANS-backed workforce consortium $19.2M * The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy recently awarded about $49.7 million to 10 university-led projects aiming to develop nuclear workforce training programs around the country. DOE-NE issued its largest award, $19.2 million, to the newly formed Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce (GLP)  more

LONDON, England, April 16 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * Dutch court hears Greenpeace International's arguments against Energy Transfer's latest attempt to evade accountability * Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Greenpeace International's landmark anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer took another step forward in the Amsterdam District Court, today. The hearing reviewed the pipeline com  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * EEI and Axios Live Host Event on the Policies and Investments Needed to Keep the Grid Resilient, Affordable, and Powering the Energy of Every Day * This morning, Axios Live and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) hosted an event Electricity in Transition: Strengthening the Grid for What's Next. The event explored how surging demand, extreme weather, emerging technologies, and w  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service expressing strong support for the proposed regulations concerning Section 45Z of the tax code, which provides a Clean Fuel Production Credit. Representing over 1,600 members in North Dakota and Minnesota, the chamber emphasized the importance of these regulations in encouraging private investment in domestic fuel produ  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak advances Clean Air Act permitting reform * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted this week in favor of two key permitting reform bills, including legislation to rein in outdated and burdensome Clean Air Act regulations. The bills focus on restoring commonsense standards, reducing regulatory delays, and strengthening America's energy and manufacturing capaci  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak joins Axios for conversation on strengthening U.S. electric grid * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined Axios reporter Hans Nichols this week for a conversation titled, "Electricity in Transition: Strengthening the Grid for What's Next." Fedorchak emphasized the importance of prioritizing reliability and affordability, the need for fair cost allocation pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, Goodlander lead bipartisan freshman letter urging vote on the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) led a bipartisan group of freshman Members in urging House leadership to advance for a floor vote legislation to withhold Member pay during government shutdowns. In a let  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-fun  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Fedorchak Lead Bipartisan Coalition Urging Speaker Johnson to Allow Vote on H.R. 5891, the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act, and Hold Congress Accountable * **Goodlander has led the fight to protect federal workers and hold Congress accountable since her first day in office.** Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak o  more

HELENA, Montana, April 16 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour in Deer Lodge, Powell, Granite Counties * * April 16 2026 PHILIPSBURG, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today continued the first swing of his sixth annual 56 County Tour, meeting with Montanans in Deer Lodge, Powell, and Granite counties to highlight Montana veterans, small businesses, and first responders. "It's great to be back on the road for o  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 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Duckworth Secure Senate Commerce Committee Approval for Mental Health in Aviation Act * WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth today announced unanimous approval by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for the Mental Health in Aviation Act. This bipartisan legislation, which modernizes the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) approach to mental he  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-581) on the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act (H.R. 2252). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on April 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 2252 is to authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakot  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Virginia Governor for Signing Bill Expanding Home Food Sales RICHMOND, Va. -Yesterday, Virgina took a major step in expanding economic freedom to help thousands of cottage food producers grow their business across the state with the signing of HB 402 by Delegate Callsen Previously, cottage food producers were only allowed to sell their products f  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Professional Selling Program, King's Hawaiian mark sixth year of sales competition with record participation * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Business Professional Selling Program hosted the sixth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition April 7-8 at the KU Conference Center, continuing the event's yearly growth. This year's competition outgrew previous y  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Big Bend Border Wall Construction * TERLINGUA, Texas -The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Ruidosa Church, and a Big Bend-area river guide and landowner sued the Department of Homeland Security today for unconstitutionally waiving dozens of laws to fast-track border wall construction through the Big Bend region of Texas. The lawsuit argues  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Letter to USTR Greer Emphasizes Support for USMCA, Ensuring Agricultural Market Access * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six years after the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), its mandatory Joint Review is quickly approaching. Under its terms, the United States, Mexico, and Canada are required to complete an assessment of the trade agreement by July 1 and jointly decide whether to extend   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

SAN DIEGO, California, April 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * More Than 130 Organizations Express Concern Over Changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Charter * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org, Lisa Robinson, lrobinson@aap.org or Alex Hulvalchick, ahulvalchick@aap.org On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 15 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Clean water and drinking water loans support North Dakota communities The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, awarded eight loans in February and March to support critical water infrastructure. * Garrison Rural Water Distri  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management concerning the agency's proposed rule regarding site security, production handling, and the process for applying for commingling and allocation approval. The letter addresses provisions put forward under directives from Congress within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB), aiming to streamline federal mineral development, particularly oil a  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharm  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 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

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU doctoral student accepted into Harvard Business School's Foundry Bootcamp * Aditya Goyal, a doctoral graduate student at NDSU, has been accepted into the Harvard Business School's Foundry Bootcamp, which helps founders turn research breakthroughs and early-stage ideas into fundable ventures. Goyal is a student in NDSU's Materials and Nanotechnology program and was nominated for the bootcamp  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU's Dinesh Katti inducted into 2026 Class of AIMBE College of Fellows * Dinesh R. Katti, professor in civil construction and environmental engineering at NDSU, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's (AIMBE) College of Fellows. "It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the leading medical and biological engineering researchers in the countr  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU's Phi Kappa Phi student lectureship scheduled * North Dakota State University, in partnership with the NDSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, is pleased to announce Emily Mikhail, an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, as a recipient of a NDSU Phi Kappa Phi Student Lectureship Award. Mikhail was selected for her outstanding undergraduate research and her ability to communicate complex id  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDWRRI researchers tackling issues affecting state's water supply and quality * In the words of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute (NDWRRI) interim director Trung Le, water management in the state isn't only an environmental issue. "Because the state relies so heavily on agriculture and energy, water is the backbone of the economy," said Le, who was named NDWRRI interim director in   more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Trump-Vance Official's comment puts corporations over working families Today, the top economic advisor to the Trump-Vance Administration, Kevin Hassett, said, "While it's very frustrating to go to the pump and see what the price of gasoline looks like, the benefit for oil producers and workers in those industries is significant," when discussing gas prices on CNBC.  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rule for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The association represents soybean producers in North Dakota and is part of a broader network affiliated with the American Soybean Association, advocating for policies to enhance the sustainability and prosperity of U.S. soybean farmer  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Prairie Pothole Region to have Water Bank Program * (Huron, S.D., April 15, 2026) - For Fiscal Year 2026, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is granted $2 million to fund landowner enrollment in the Water Bank Program (WBP) for the Prairie Pothole Region of South Dakota (SD), North Dakota, and Minnesota. The purposes of WBP include preserving and  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12423) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie. Here are excerpts: * * * Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled to expire  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 11 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, by President Eugene Delgaudio: * * * PUBLIC ADVOCATE CELEBRATES: 23 STATES AND SEVERAL NATIONS NOW BLOCK PORN Eugene Delgaudio, age 71, in a direct email message to supporters nationwide in the United States wrote: "THANK YOU to Public Advocate supporters who helped me fight for the passage of Age Restrictions in Texas and helped me convince the Supreme Court to uphold that age  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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders join panel discussions at Becker's meeting * The four-day conference takes place April 13-16 in Chicago. Sanford Health's Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, MHA, executive vice president and chief transformation officer and Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer, will join executives from the nation's top health systems. Ibrahim will join a keynote panel   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Calls for Full Funding of Drug Trafficking Prevention Program * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement asking the Senate Appropriations Committee to robustly fund the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, which works with state and local law enforcement offices across the U.S. to foster collaboration, share resou  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following Q&A involving Mark Jensen, director of the Center for Banking and Finance: * * * Smart money starts here: A Q&A with NDSU's director of the Center for Banking and Finance * Navigating your financial journey can be overwhelming. Mark Jensen, director of the NDSU Center for Banking and Finance, breaks down what matters most and highlights smart strategies for success. What's changed about money and banking th  more

NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Severe Convective Storms Generate More Than $50B in Insured Losses for Third Consecutive Year * MALVERN, Pa., April 14, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has published a new members-only Issues Brief, Severe Convective Storms: State of the Risk, finding that tornadoes, hail, straight-line winds and severe thunderstorms caused $51 billion in U.  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at "History Rocks!" Event in North Dakota * WEST FARGO, ND - Today, U.S. Department of Education (the Department) Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Westside Elementary School as part of the Department's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour, in celebration of   more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * University Distinguished Professor honored with prestigious award * Kalpana Katti, University Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2026 FMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award. The honor was officially presented by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) during their annual conference held in San Diego, Californ  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture * Child marriage in Malawi has proven to be a persistent problem. Nearly 40% of girls are married by the age of 18 despite legal reforms. New research from the University of Kansas draws on insights from those working on the issue in the country. Attempts to combat child marriage are often guided by well-intentione  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 7 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: * * * University of Mary launches Civic Leaders Fellowship at Arizona State University New program leverages partnership with ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership to form next generation of servant leaders * The University of Mary is expanding its growing academic presence in the Phoenix area with the launch of the Civic Leaders Fellowship, a new opportunity for students studying at Mar  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Regents announce presidential finalists * The University of New Mexico Board of Regents today announced five finalists for the position of UNM president, following a national search to succeed President Garnett S. Stokes, who announced her retirement effective July 2026. The finalists are: * Eric L. Barker, Ph.D., Vice President for Health Affairs, Purdue University * Steven Goldste  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

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

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The White House issued the following Presidential permit on April 15, 2026: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (SOUTHERN LIGHTS) L.L.C. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN EXISTING PIPELINE FACILITIES AT PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the c  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The White House issued the following Presidential permit on April 15, 2026: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN EXISTING PIPELINE FACILITIES AT PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the conditio  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The White House issued the following Presidential permit on April 15, 2026: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THREE EXISTING PIPELINE FACILITIES AT PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the co  more

NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Woman Wrongly Jailed for Months Based on Faulty Facial Recognition Technology Demands Apology from Maryland Police Departments * MARYLAND -Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Maryland sent letters to three Maryland pol  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy expands solar and battery energy storage to manage energy costs and support electric reliability * AMARILLO, Texas (April 14, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced new solar generation and battery energy storage systems are now in service. These facilities are located at Xcel Energy's Plant X site near Earth, Texas, and at the Cunningham Generating Station near Hobb  more