STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Larger wildfires fueled by drought and heat expected across the U.S. in 2026 AccuWeather long-range experts say the total number of wildfires in the United States may dip slightly lower this year compared to last year. However, AccuWeather experts warn the fires that do ignite are more likely to grow rapidly and burn more land, increasing the ri  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AdventHealth, Altamonte Springs, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed serious reservations about shifting from the current upfront discount model of the 340B drug-pricing program to a retrospective rebate framework, emphasizing potential adverse impacts on hospital finances and patient care. In the letter, AdventHealth argu  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release: * * * African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Joins Veteran Loan Fund to Expand Access to Capital for Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Major initiative supported by Truist Foundation * The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) joins the Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) advancing economic opport  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Earth Day, Senator Markey Introduces Package of Legislation to Protect and Mobilize All Ages Against Climate Change * Statements of Support (PDF) Washington (April 21, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Partners with Coalition of States to Defend President Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order * America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states to intervene in two federal lawsuits challenging President Trump's recent executive order aimed at strengthening election integrity, verifying citizenship in federal elec  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Americans' views on military force mixed, FSU Institute for Governance and Civics report finds * As U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela spark debate, partisan divides over presidential war powers hit record levels As debate over U.S. military action against Iran intensifies, a new report from the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University finds that most Americans believe p  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 22 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., Receives UNC System Lifetime Achievement Award * Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., vice chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been named the recipient of the UNC System Association of Student Governments William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. Coleman was formally recognized d  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concerns over credit rating agencies' ESG policies * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 23 states in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Lincoln, NE - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have ple  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- B.A. Cheney LLC, Riviera Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program managed by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. The company expressed opposition to several elements of the proposed rulemaking, highlighting concerns about impacts on industry flexibility, investment, and market access. B.A. Cheney, LLC emphasized the importance of the TRQ   more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release: * * * Barings named Official Wealth Management Sponsor, Global Partner of the 2026 Presidents Cup CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA AND PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - Barings, one of the world's leading alternative investment managers, was today announced as the Official Wealth Management Sponsor and a Global Partner of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. This strat  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Buchanan, Lofgren, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today, on Earth Day, introduced the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act. This legislation would support planning for and identification   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Suozzi, Bean and Steube Introduce Bipartisan SEPTIC Act to Protect Homeowners and Improve Water Quality Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Greg Steube (R-FL) proudly introduced the Septic Exclusion for Property owners through Tax-free Infrastructure Compensation (SEPTIC) Act which will ensure that grants pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in Febraury in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 35 states had little change. The national une  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA awards $250,000 in grants to Harry Chapin Food Bank * FORT MYERS, FL - Bank of America announced it has awarded Harry Chapin Food Bank grants to support two initiatives aimed at ending hunger in Southwest Florida. A $200,000 grant will support construction of the food bank's new Hunger Action Center through the nonprofit's ongoing $3  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Brain Support Cells Form Previously Unknown Network * C ells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new study in mice showed. These pathways appear to connect distant regions in ways that have not been mapped before. Experts usually describe the brain as a netwo  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Beyer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity * "Earth Day Is the Perfect Opportunity to Advance Commonsense Solutions That Ensure the Future of Our Nation's Wildlife." Earth Day Legislation Establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System to Safeguard Florida Panthers, Manatees, And Other Treasured Species WASHINGTON -Today,   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Cruz Introduce Resolution Honoring the Exceptional Success of the Artemis II Mission Resolution honors the four astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any human before, and the people and suppliers who made the mission's success possible * U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), R  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Leads Seapower Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott chaired a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Seapower Subcommittee hearing on the status of the U.S. Navy's acquisition and implementation of unmanned surface vessels. During the hearing, Chairman Scott questioned witnesses about the urgent need for the Navy to make unmanned v  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release: * * * Community Housing Development Corporation Expands Access to Clean Mobility For many, climate change can feel distant and is often perceived as something unlikely to impact our daily lives or immediate future. Growing evidence makes clear that taking action now is essential to slowing its effects and preserving the health of our environment. Environmental changes are already impac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 30 States And D.C. Between February 2025 And February 2026; 22 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and Montana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Trail; Florida and Montana Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Delaware Have the Biggest and Steepe  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Craneware Group, Deerfield Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposal for a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which offers financial, compliance, and operational infrastructure solutions to hospitals and health systems nationwide, provided an analysis of 2025 prescription and medical transactions that underscored the potential financial and opera  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Passage of Virginia Redistricting Referendum * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Virginians voted to pass the redistricting referendum in response to Donald Trump and House Republicans' unprecedented mid-decade gerrymandering scheme: "Tonight's result is a victory for every American who wants fair representation in Con  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers * In his time spent it the lush canopies of Costa Rica's cloud forest, UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Jeremy Quiros-Navarro has worked as an arborist, helped place camera traps, collected plant samples, and trained others how to climb, all while observing the amazing wildlife   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, Florida, a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule concerning prenotification negative option plans. The letter emphasizes D&B's support for core marketing principles that include clear disclosure, consumer awareness, and straightforward cancellation mechanisms while advocatin  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Entratus LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to strengthen program integrity, enhance consumer protection, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, particularly within the Federally Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges. Entratus outlines ho  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eye Practice and Physician Owner Agree to Pay $415,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act to Medicare * BOSTON - The Mitchell Eye Center, a Florida ophthalmology practice, and Dr. Alan Mitchell, an ophthalmologist and former owner of the Mitchell Eye Center, have agreed to pay $415,000 to resolve allegations that they caused the submission of f  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Lessons from Finland: Gaps in Special Education Math Instruction Study Snapshot: New research examines how Finnish lower secondary special needs and special class teachers approach mathematics instruction for students requiring additional support. Using survey data, a researcher from FAU's College of Education analyzed which math topics  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * AI Company's Acquisition of Genetic Testing Firm Sparks Landmark Privacy Lawsuit - What Employers and MedTech Should Know A recent Illinois federal class action lawsuit alleges an AI healthcare company obtained health data during a corporate acquisition and shared that data with biotech and pharmaceutical companies in violation of key privacy laws. MedTech companies and their busin  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Five Ways Proctor Library Helps Flagler Students Succeed * Located in the heart of campus, Proctor Library serves as far more than a place to check out books. It is a hub for learning, connection, and academic discovery where students can find the tools and support, they need to thrive throughout the semester. Whether tackling a major research project, studying for finals, or looking for a quiet place to f  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Arrested For 1993 Execution-Style Murders Of Husband And Wife In The Bronx * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), Michael Alfonso, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University faculty showcase new ways to teach, from AI to virtual reality * Florida State University faculty are rethinking how students learn. At the university's third annual Provost's Showcase of Scholarly Teaching, educators across campus gathered and highlighted innovative approaches across a range of disciplines that unite research and creativity to craft learning experiences that   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University names Joan M. Schenkel as Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance * Florida State University has named Joan M. Schenkel as the new Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance. A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in higher education research administration, Schenkel joins FSU to bolster the university's resear  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin, Babin, Mccormick Lead Oversight Letters Seeking Transparency And Objectivity From National Academies * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, joined House Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Chairman Rich McCormick in leading two oversig  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Voucher fight exposes dangers of taxpayer-funded religious education A growing controversy over inclusion of Muslim schools in state voucher programs illustrates a core problem with taxpayer-funded religious education. As Texas rolls out its $1 billion school voucher program, one of the largest in the country, Islamic schools have faced exclusion amid openly hostile  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala * The Florida State University College of Nursing celebrated its fourth-annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on Saturday, April 11, held at the Dunlap Champions Club in Doak Campbell Stadium, honoring the achievements of alumni, faculty, students and community partners while recognizing the college's continued impact  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert explains how FIFA World Cup will be another turning point for sports economics * The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup represents another significant evolution in how global sporting events are monetized, shifting away from traditional fixed-rate ticketing toward a more fluid, market-driven model. The dynamic is another example of the lack of affordability when it comes to attending sporting e  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student-run investment fund earns Top 10 distinction * The Student Investment Fund (SIF) at Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business ranks among the Top 10 student-managed investment funds at public schools nationwide, according to recently released rankings published by The Center for Investment Research. The Wertheim College's SIF secured the No. 10 spot for its 2025 per  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU students expand skills and worldviews through global experiential learning * At Florida State University, learning extends beyond the classroom, with international experiences bringing academics to life on a global stage. Through international internships and other hands-on experiences, students gain practical skills, strengthen cultural competency and expand their worldview. These opportunities  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Health Care Scheme * At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily halted a nationwide operation that allegedly impersonates the government and large insurance carriers to deceive consumers seeking health insurance into buying supposedly comprehensive PPO plans that do not offer the coverage they seek. According to the Commis  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Floyd County 4-H Team Wins the 2026 Varsity LifeSmarts National Championship * Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 Orlando, FL - The Floyd County 4-H Team was crowned the 2026 Varsity LifeSmarts National Champions in Orlando, Florida. Coached by Phyllis Allee and Abbie Salmon, the winning team consisted of Joe Rutledge  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Eliminate Local DEI Programs and Block Carbon Taxes in Florida * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two major pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Florida taxpayers, strengthening existing laws against DEI in Florida, and protecting Floridians against ESG and Green New Deal agendas. "Floridians should not be forced to   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * GPS III-8 launch succeeds, bolstering national defense and economy as America marks 250th anniversary * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force successfully launched Global Positioning Satellite III-8 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40. The mission delivered the final satellite in the GPS III series into orbit. It reinforces the critical role of space-ba  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The District, a key safety-net provider operating community health centers in Palm Beach County, warned that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing system poses serious financial, operational, and patient care ris  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances MATCH Act Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act as part of a markup of a series of export control measures aimed at ensuring America continues to lead in the AI Arms Race. "This bill would address one of the gravest i  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * How innovation is shaping the future of transplant care * PHOENIX -This National Donate Life Month, Mayo Clinic is highlighting how innovation is shaping the future of transplant care. "Over the last 50 years, transplant safety and outcomes have improved dramatically, making it a successful treatment for many patients. Since joining Mayo Clinic in 1976, I've seen how teamwork,   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: What They're Saying About Rep. Gillen's Bipartisan Bill to Extend TPS for Haitians for Three Years Passing in the House * The Legislation Was Gillen's First She Introduced in Congress WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) passed her bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 law-abiding Haitians  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Immunotherapy Shows Early Promise in Sparing Cancer Patients From Bladder Removal * A drug that helps the immune system find cancer cells also helps patients avoid having their bladders surgically removed (cystectomy), a new study shows. The findings apply to serious cases after tumors have already spread into the bladder's  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Announces Bipartisan Financial Literacy Booklet for 2026 In his opening statement during a Senate Aging Committee hearing last week, Chairman Rick Scott announced the release of Guarding Your Nest Egg: A Financial Resource for Older Adults. This brand-new, bipartisan resource from Chairman Scott and Ra  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Investigating Heart Disease Through the Lens of the Immune System * Since joining the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Pilar Alcaide has launched a collaborative research program exploring how immune-driven inflammation contributes to heart failure, chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV. When Pilar Alcaide, Ph.D.  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 23 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * K-9 Shot in Fort Lauderdale Prompts PETA Plea For Dog's Retirement and Department Overhaul Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Following reports that a K-9 named Appie was shot by a burglary suspect on Saturday, PETA sent a letter today to Fort Lauderdale Police Chief William Schultz, urging him to retire Appie--and for the use of police dogs to be phased out altogether. I  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 22 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Missouri in Coalition to Defend Executive Order on Election Integrity * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Missouri and 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to resources that would verify voter-registration lists against lawfare from left-wing activists. On Mar  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Memorial Health System, Hollywood, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront discount system with a rebate-based model. HRSA is exploring a rebate pilot program covering 25 drugs, including 10 under Medicare Part D for 2026 and an additional 15 for 2027, intended to address pricing under the 340B program. Memorial Health System emphasized that  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 22 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Unveils the Sabal Suite: A Private Bi-Level Coastal Retreat Set Above the Gulf * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort welcomes the debut of the Sabal Suite, an expansive bi-level, top-floor retreat designed for complete privacy and residential-style living. Named in honour of Florida's beloved state tree, the suite spans 5,  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued Technical Report ANL/ESIA-237, NREL/TP-5100-87099, PNNL-35604, titled 'Economic, Greenhouse Gas, and Resource Assessment for Fuel and Protein Production from Microalgae: 2022 Algae Harmonization Update,' coordinated by Ryan Davis and Troy R. Hawkins with contributions from Andre Coleman, Song Gao, Bruno Klein, Matthew Wiatrowski, Yunhua Zhu, Yiling  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year * WASHINGTON -Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17. Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport, was named the Active-Duty Sailor of the Year. Electronics Technician F  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Broward Hospital District, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing a proposed transition from upfront 340B drug discounts to a rebate-based pricing model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that would apply to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027. Broward Health, a public hospital system in Florida participating in the 340B prog  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 22 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2026 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has a schedule of distinguished keynote speakers for the 2026 commencement season. From Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 14, NSU will host 10 graduation ceremonies, confer thousands of degrees, and feature eight commencement speakers who reflect NSU's strengths in healthcare education  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * On Earth Day, a New Generation Rises: Congressman Maxwell Frost Unveils Youth Climate Leadership Act to Put Young Voices at the Forefront of the Climate Fight Bicameral Bill Would Establish a Youth Advisory Council with the purpose of providing recommendations to the EPA and Other Key Environmental Agencies * Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) re-introduced a bill  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Osceola Community Health Services (OCHS), operating under Primary Care Medical Services of Poinciana Inc., Kissimmee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OCHS urged the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from participation, arguing that the pilot would threaten their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * PRESS RELEASE - CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott. For more than two decades in the United States Congress -and nearly  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prevention 305 Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic expressed concerns about the administrative and financial burdens the rebate model would impose and the negative impact on their ability to provide comprehensive care to patients living with HIV/AIDS. In the letter, Prevention 305 outlines that the 340B program enables Ryan W  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 22 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Becomes Proud Drone Technology Partner of the Washington Commanders to Showcase Military Appreciation * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 22, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced a multi-year marketing pa  more

SINGAPORE, April 22 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Renowned energy storage scientist to join NTU as Vice President for Industry * Image: Renowned energy storage scientist Professor Shirley Meng (left) succeeds Professor Lam Khin Yong (right) as NTU's next Vice President (Industry). Renowned energy storage scientist Professor Shirley Meng will join NTU Singapore as its next Vice President (Industry) She will also be appointed Distinguished University  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Statement on the Death of Rep. David Scott * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement on the loss of Congressman David Scott of Georgia. "I am deeply saddened by the news of my colleague Congressman David Scott's death. Representative Scott was the first Black Chair of the House Agriculture Committee where I had the privilege of w  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act to Reduce Court Backlogs and Improve Access to Justice * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) today introduced the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act, legislation to modernize federal court jurisdiction by raising the amount-in-controversy threshold for diversity cases from $75,000 to $500,000. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers and Real Voices from Across America to Demand Action on the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined bipartisan lawmakers, veterans, families, farmers, faith leaders, employers, and the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol urging passage of th  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Republicans Advance Partisan Giveaway for Billionaires and Big Corporations Today, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee pushed through the fiscal year 2027 Financial Services and General Government funding bill on a party-line vote. The bill overwhelmingly benefits billionaires, big corporations, and the well  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers a  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Resolution to End Taxpayer Funded Travel for Senators During Shutdowns Senator Ashley Moody took to the Senate Floor today to demand no taxpayer-funded reimbursement for Senator's flights home during government shutdowns: "Business as usual, kicking the can, and pushing an issue like government funding down the line isn't cutting it. That's why I'm  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Participates in First Armed Services Committee, Questions Commanders on Strategic Posture of Indo-Pacific Command Today, Senator Ashley Moody engaged panelists in a Senate Armed Services Committee titled U.S. Force Posture for Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and U.S. Forces in Korea. This is Senator Moody's first open hearing since joining the committee: "Fl  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 23 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Using the Motion Analysis Center for Return to Sport Readiness A critical part of sports injury recovery is assessing an athlete's readiness to return to activity. That is why Shriners Children's Spokane's sports medicine program continues to expand and evolve its specialty care services. Sports injury patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team within the sports health and medicine progra  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Crab Trap Petition Seeks to Protect Diamondback Terrapins * COLUMBIA, S.C. -The Center for Biological Diversity and allies filed a petition today asking the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots. Diamondback terrapins, found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts f  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 22 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Student Wins Braun Award for Ethanol Dishwasher Invention * Innovation was not always part of Roberto Perez Torres' plan. Growing up in Puerto Rico, he was searching for direction, never imagining that he would one day become an award-winning inventor. But Perez Torres is the first to point out that life has a way of opening unexpected doors, esp  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Space Force Delivers Final GPS III Satellite to Orbit * The Space Force's Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command successfully delivered the GPS III-8 satellite into orbit, following its launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, April 21. "This launch is another example of the [National Security Space Launch] program's flexibility to carry out responsive and reliable launch for our mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following statement on April 21, 2026: * * * VIRGINIANS PASS REDISTRICTING AMENDMENT, STRIKE BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S 2026 POWER GRAB RICHMOND, VA -- Tonight, Virginia voters passed an amendment to protect fair representation and push back on a nationwide effort by Donald Tru  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by State Financial Officers Foundation CEO OJ Oleka from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Dr. OJ Oleka, and I  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Students break MSU communication awards record at MAB * Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.-Students representing Mississippi State University's Department of Communication, Media and Theatre, along with MSU's radio station WMSV-FM 91.1 The Junction, earned more than two dozen student and professional honors at the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Annual Awards this month, pushin  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present research, music, art at Senior Scholars Day * From patient to researcher Emma Dickinson '26, an earth & environmental sciences major from Palmyra, Pennsylvania, drew inspiration for their research from a personal encounter with Lyme disease. "I was in treatment for Lyme disease for five years and spent a good deal of time in a wheelchair because of it," Dickinson said. "I want to  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 21, 2026, at the markup of the fiscal 2027 military construction, veterans affairs, and related agencies funding bill: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding. I also want to thank Chairman Carter for our work together for the past six years for our veterans, servicem  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights that the proposed shift to a rebate model threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide, including Suncoast, which serves tens of thousands of vulnerable patients in Hillsborough County, Florida. Sunc  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tampa General Hospital submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital called on HRSA to retain the existing upfront discount mechanisms, which it argued better enable covered entities to extend federal resources and enhance care access for vulnerable populations. Tampa General Hospital,   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Mourns the Passing of Congressman David Scott HBCU Champion and Trailblazing Chair of the House Agriculture Committee Leaves Lasting Legacy * UNCF joins the nation in mourning the passing of U.S. Representative David Scott (D-GA-13), a steadfast champion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and a towering figure in American public life. The following statem  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding student leaders * The University of Notre Dame's Division of Student Affairs recognized seven graduating students at its 40th annual Student Leadership Awards banquet on April 13. These annual awards honor current student leaders for their exceptional contributions to the Notre Dame community. Rev. A. Leonard Collins, C.S.C., Award The Rev. A. Leo  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Open-File Report 20261006, titled 'Annotated Bibliography of Scientific Research on New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) Myiasis in Wildlife,' authored by Sarah Timbie, Shelby Weidenkopf, and Daniel A. Grear. The 19-page document from Reston, Virginia, consolidates literature on the parasitic blowfly's impact on wild animals. Published in 2026, it addresses gaps in knowledge a  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Phytoplankton Responses to Experimental Nitrogen and Phosphorus Loading in the Eutrophic and Colored Caloosahatchee River, Florida,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265141, authored by Viviana Mazzei, Keith A. Loftin, Emily Karwacki, Jose V. Lopez, Lauren E. Krausfeldt, Barry H. Rosen, and Hidetoshi Urakawa. This document details the first in-situ tests of inorganic nutrient effects on river phytoplankton, addressing cyanoba  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * What Fox News won't report: California's fast food minimum wage increase helped 730K workers with ZERO job loss What you need to know: The longest-running study on California's minimum wage increases recently reported that the state's worker-friendly wage increases result in no job loss, minimal price increases, and is a win-win policy for workers and the ec  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The White House sent to the Senate on April 21, 2026, the nominations of nine individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Riley Barnes, of Texas, to be Director of the Peace Corps. Rudolph Bauer, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Belize. Don Richard Berthiaume, Jr., of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Justice. Sean Costello, of Alabama, to be United States Attorney f  more