JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * $1.5 trillion budget request prioritizes service members, modernization WASHINGTON - The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public today during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion -the largest request in history -aimed at, among other things, supporting service members and their families, securing the American homeland, modernizin  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * 16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research * JONESBORO - More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium. Dr. Kari Harris, director of the Office of Student Research and Scholarship, said this event is a celebration of student research, creativity and scholarship. "The event brings together undergr  more

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

HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * ACLU of Texas Comments on Houston City Council Vote Repealing Houston's Immigration Ordinance Houston City Council voted Wednesday 13 - 4 to approve Item 11 on the Council agenda. The ordinance is an effective repeal of Proposition A and may allow for increased collaboration between ICE and the Houston Police Department. The following quote can be attributed to Caro  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 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

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * American Airlines celebrates grand opening of JFK Terminal 8's new customer experience NEW YORK CITY -- American Airlines today celebrated the grand opening of the newly transformed customer experience at its Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), marking a major milestone in the airline's ongoing investment in modern, world class travel experiences.  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 21 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars * More than 177 student presenters made this year's Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution's growing research impact. Hosted by the Division of Research and Economic Development on April 15, the  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Approximately half a million post-9/11 U.S. veterans had high blood pressure * Research Highlights: * About half a million U.S. veterans, who were an average age of about 33 years at the time of the study, had high blood pressure, according to a new analysis. * Among this group, men and Black veterans were more likely to have high blood pressure. * Women were le  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Reports Strong First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Results reflect consistent execution of the Company's investment-led customer-centric strategy The Company reiterates all full-year 2026 and multi-year financial guidance and capital return plans * AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported first-quarter results, achieving its fastest-ever year-over-year organic growth in its advanced connectivity convergence rate, with nea  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

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Major Music Streaming Platforms, Including Spotify and Apple Music, Over Potential Bribery Scheme * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into leading streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, over alleged payola schemes in which they accept bribes to artificially pr  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Announces Three New Orders for Corporate-Configured Bell 429s in Europe During this year's AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, Bell celebrates expanding its Bell 429 portfolio to VIP customers in region * Friedrichshafen, Germany - Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has successfully signed purchase agreements for three Bell 429s for VIP operators in the  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric patient with chronic ear infections, and rounds of failed antibiotic treatment. To avoid a missed diagnosis, they write a referral, extending the care timeline.  Now, imagine th  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation USU's Digital Transformation Integration Center bridges the gap between clinical lived experience and battle-ready innovation for the warfighter. By Hadiyah Brendel Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric pat  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 22 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Brad Calip to be recognized as 2026 ECU Distinguished Alumnus * ADA, Okla. - East Central University alumnus, Brad Calip, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A standout student-athlete at ECU, Calip was a four-year starter at quarterback, earning First-Team All-American honors a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization Brigade Electronics is a leading hardware-centric supplier for leveraging safety regulations an  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Presses RFK Jr. on New A.I. Filter Blocking Care for Medicare Patients * 04.22.26 NEW DATA: A.I.-driven pilot program called WISeR is leading to longer wait times, opaque claim denials, & worse health outcomes for thousands of WA seniors; Cantwell in Senate committee hearing: "If we really think we're going to put A.I. in charge of deciding [care] instead of doctors, I think we're g  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 23 -- Carevide submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the proposed shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a retrospective rebate model could destabilize its pharmacy operations and jeopardize access to medications for vulnerable populations in North Texas. Carevide hig  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Jayapal, Jackson, Meeks Demand Answers on State Department Obstruction of Oversight in Cuba * April 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, are demanding answers  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, April 23 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Centenary College launches first hybrid M.Ed. Leadership program Centenary College announced the launch of the Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It is the College's first hybrid master's program that combines online and in-person coursework. The first of its kind in the region, this degree is perfect for working educators who are ready to step into leadership  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Clemson University researchers are working with industrial partners to test and validate a system that is designed to capture waste heat from industrial processes and turn it into usable electricity. The 1-megawatt heat-recovery system is a prototype that is designed for  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Health named to 'Dirty Dozen' list of employers that put profits over safety * Today CommonSpirit Health has been named to the " Dirty Dozen 2026 " list by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), a national organization dedicated to strengthening workplace health and safety. The annual list from NCOSH names 12 companies whose disturbing   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Honors Hal Marcus in U.S. House of Representatives * Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) submitted a Congressional Record to honor Hal Marcus. You can the find her submission here or read it below: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable artist, musician, and proud El Pasoan, Hal Marcus. "For decades, Hal Marcus helped shape   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 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after their Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting certain   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Extends Its Real-Time Cloud Detection and Response to Google Cloud CrowdStrike expands cloud runtime security leadership, giving defenders the speed and precision to stop cloud breaches in seconds across hybrid and multi-cloud environments * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Delivered a 264% Return on Investment Over Three Years, with a Payback Period of Under Six Months Total Economic Impact study quantified the ROI of cloud security that goes beyond posture to stop breaches at the point of execution * CrowdStrike (NA  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year Recognized as Partner of the Year for Infrastructure Security; named a Google Agent Cloud Ecosystem launch partner * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named the 2026 Goo  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Cruz, Cantwell Lead Artemis II Resolution Lauding Historic Mission Success Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) filed a joint resolution commemorating the success of the Artemis II mission. Supported by Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tex  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * DAF announces next steps in Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, has selected three companies to potentially develop and operate a microreactor on a DAF installation, as part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative.  The service announced on April 8 that Buckley Space Force B  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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DCDC alerts military community to warning on Russian router hacking campaign * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - The Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command is alerting all Department of War personnel, their families, and defense agencies to an urgent FBI Public Service Announcement encouraging defensive actions to counter a widespread cyber campaign th  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, April 23 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * Dell Technologies Highlights AI PCs and Workstations as the Next Phase of Enterprise AI in Asia Pacific Story Highlights * Enterprise AI is shifting toward a more distributed model with intelligence moving closer to users while advanced workloads demand higher-performance systems * AI PCs and worksta  more

TROY, Alabama, April 22 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Design student's PSA sins silver at Regional Competition * In February, 12 Troy University graphic design students were honored in Montgomery at the 2026 American Advertising Awards for their contributions in advertising, design, illustration, photography, video and motion Graphics. This recognition marks the first of a three-tiered competition that also includes a regional and national component. Ileana Lampon was  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Thomas A. Lograsso, director of the Critical Materials Innovation Hub at the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Chairman Weber and Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak on the role  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Durbin Details Horrific Conditions In Immigration Detention Under Trump Administration In Fiscal Year 2026, the death rate in ICE custody is higher than any year on record, higher even than the COVID-19 spike of 2020 * In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Sena  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report first quarter 2026 financial results on April 29 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Wednesday, April 29. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly bus  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 22 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Envoy Air Inc.: * * * Envoy to Expand Maintenance Facility at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, Bringing New Jobs Irving, Texas (April 21, 2026) - Envoy Air Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group (AAG), announced today that it will expand its aircraft maintenance facility and establish a Center of Excellence at the Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of First Financial Bank * The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Consent prohibition order against Destiny Lara Former employee of First Financial Bank, Abilene, Texas Breach of fiduciary duty and bribery For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-2955.  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition Fifteen student teams from universities nationwide have advanced to the second round of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition. The teams partnered with local community banks to examine their approach to interest rate risk, lending decisions, and inflation since 2020. Teams also analyzed how ba  more

PLANO, Texas, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law * New Orleans, LA -Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of a Texas law that requires the posting of the Ten Commandments in schools. First Liberty Institute's victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in K  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Stakes Claim in Texas with First Branch Opening * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today opened its first Texas financial center in Frisco, launching a broader expansion that builds on Comerica's existing presence and represents more than $700 million in planned investment across the state. Following the conversion of Comerica branches on September 8, Fi  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

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by LOGMET LLC of Round Rock, Texas, challenging its exclusion from a U.S. Air Force competition for maintenance services contracts. The protest concerned LOGMET's non-selection for a multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract issued under a 2024 solicitation seeking contractor support for maintenance operations under the Air Force's Contractor Field Team program. The procurement anticip  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Inaugural 'Lifting Futures' Workforce Locations * Program aims to train 10K workers by 2030, helping close the manufacturing skills gap April 22, 2026, CINCINNATI - Today, the GE Aerospace Foundation announced the f  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Reveals Historic U.S. Military Use of Bitcoin Node * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) questioned U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, revealing that the U.S. military is using a Bitcoin node to secure and protect networks. Congressman Gooden has been a champion for cryptocurrency and expanding its use cases. Go  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration Recognized for breakthrough innovation in redefining video communications with immersive, lifelike experiences and market-leading digital tran  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Celebrates First Round Of TEFA Funds Awarded To Texas Families * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding that is being awarded to over 42,000 Texas families. Administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the TEFA program gives parents greater flexibility in choosing th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $25 Million In Grant Funding For Rural Hospitals * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $25 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities. "A strong rural health system is critical to help ensure that Texans across our state get the care they need," said Gove  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy Welcomes New Members--POET - Obion, Hereford Ethanol, and PureField * Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, welcomed three new producer plant members this week: POET Bioprocessing - Obion, Hereford Ethanol Partners LP, and PureField Ingredients LLC. Growth Energy's total plant membership now sits at 9  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU joins call to protect and fully fund Minority-Serving Institutions * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is among the organizations calling on Congress and the Administration to protect and fully fund Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Asian American, Native Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Harris Health of Houston submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The integrated healthcare system, which serves Harris County residents regardless of their ability to pay, emphasized the critical role the current 340B upfront discount program plays in supporting its operations and patient care. Harris  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Health Services of North Texas Inc., Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HSNT urged the agency to exempt CHCs from the program, warning that the model poses a severe threat to the financial stability of safety-net providers and their ability to serve vulnerable populations. HSNT outlined how participation in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Progr  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Thank you, Chairman Weber. Good morning. Today's hearing on subsurface science and technology comes at an important moment. While the United States has long led in innovation, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 15, 2026, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on this important topic. Science is one of America's greatest engines of innovation, economic growth, and nation  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Good morning. Welcome to today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance." The United States is blessed with an abundance of natural reso  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Houston man becomes first in Texas to receive innovative treatment-resistant depression therapy at UTHealth Houston By Catherine Marfin UTHealth Houston has become the first health center in Texas to offer Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy, or SAINT, an FDA-approved form of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Bill Hen  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union-Championed Legislation to Correct Railroad Retirement Benefits for Working Retirees Introduced in U.S. Senate and House * The 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is enthusiastically supporting the newly-introduced, bipartisan Railroad Retirement Fairness Act in   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Weber Pens Op-Ed Highlighting the Importance of Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. \- In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) outlined why pipeline cybersecurity must be treated as a national priority in the face of growing cyber threats. Rep. Weber detailed how vulnerabilities in America's energy infrastructure pose serious risks   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sterling City Rancher Outlines Big Wins for the Agriculture Community in the Working Families Tax Cuts * WASHINGTON, DC - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): John Ross Copeland is Coke-Sterling County Farm Bureau president and a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Sterling City. He and his family raise cattle and sheep and grow crops in Coke, Sterling, Scurry, and San Saba counties. Ross r  more

LONDON, England, April 22 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * Intensifying Floods and Droughts Highlight New Era of Climate Risk - Aon Report Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, is sharing insights with (re)insurers on the eve of Earth Day on how changing flood and drought patterns are reshaping risk across regions. The fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Requests Millions to Support Local North Texas Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) is requesting funding for 20 local projects that will benefit North Texas families as Congress works to pass government spending bills. "Bringing tax dollars back home to North Texas is about making smart, community-driven investments that improve people's daily lives," said Johns  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

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Expands Collaboration With AWS to Accelerate Data-Driven Space Missions * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business is expanding its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help government agencies process the massive volumes of data generated by satellites and sensors and turn it into real-time decisions  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Soldiers take part in Ghana Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) 2026 * ACCRA, Ghana -The Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) 2026 officially commenced April 20 at the Ghana Armed Forces' 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, marking the latest iteration of a growing partnership between U.S. and Ghanaian military medical professionals. MEDREX is part of overall African L  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE'RE THANKFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA WHO, BY VOTING YES, HAVE STOPPED THE MAGA POWER GRAB" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to push back on Republican extremism and their attempts to rig the midterm elections. MICHEL MARTIN: More on what th  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE'RE THANKFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA WHO, BY VOTING YES, HAVE STOPPED THE MAGA POWER GRAB" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to push back on Republican extremism and their attempts to rig the midterm elections. MICHEL MARTIN: More on what this result in Virginia coul  more

DENTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * LinkedIn brings career-building experience to UNT As May graduation approaches, University of North Texas students connected with industry leaders and built practical career skills through a series of on-campus experiences hosted by LinkedIn. The LinkedIn Open to Work Lab was designed to help students better understand how work is evolving and how to position themselves for success as they enter  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by John Jones, president and owner of Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management LLC, Bryan, Texas, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act (H.R. 8195): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of the Responsible Cormorant Management and   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LBU outlined its concerns about the potential financial and operational hardships the pilot program would impose on the clinic and its patients. Founded in 1971, LBU serves approximately 26,000 patients annually  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

MUNICH, Germany, April 23 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Cirrus clouds made of water ice may surround a Jupiter-like exoplanet First demonstration: the detection of clouds around exoplanets is an important step in the search for a second Earth * New observations: Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to study the atmosphere of a massive Jupiter-analogue. * Evidence for clouds: Surprisingly, the observations indicate the presence of water-ice cloud  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MISSING IN ACTION: Monica De La Cruz Misses Crucial Vote to Support Rural Health Care * After providing the critical vote to gut Medicaid and devastate Texas' rural hospitals, De La Cruz's betrayals reach new bounds Yesterday, as Congress voted on a bipartisan bill to support funding for rural health care services, Monica De La Cruz was nowhere to be found. Rural Texans alrea  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Multifaith Texas families condemn 5th Circuit decision upholding mandatory display of Ten Commandments in public-school classrooms The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld S.B. 10, a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state. Represented by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the American C  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 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Vicksburg National Military Park Welcomes New Superintendent VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The National Park Service today announced the selection of Treacy Stone as the new superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park. Stone will begin his new role in June. "As a native of Alabama, it is especially meaningful to return to the Mississippi River Delta and se  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC), along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) from early June through early August 2026.   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 -- New Horizon Health Center, Brownsville, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that community health centers nationwide face if the pilot program moves forward without exemptions for these safety-net providers. New Horizon Health Center outlined in its letter that th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New model helps understand why most human pregnancies are singletons * Each month during a woman's menstrual cycle, an ovary prepares 10-20 antral follicles, fluid filled sacs that hold immature eggs, for maturation. In most cycles, only one follicle is selected to undergo maturation, eventually releasing an egg ready for fertilization. In fact, only 2-3% of natural pregnancies result in fraternal twins, or   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrep) -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Half of U.S. Kids Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution * Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual "State of the Air" report (https://www.lung.org/research/sota), which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution. While there has been significant progress in improving air quality  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 0.7% February 2026 from February 2025 * This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.So  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 22 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Files Notice of Johnson Amendment Appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court * Statement from NRB General Counsel WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) -Michael Farris, NRB general counsel, has issued the following statement: Today, the Plaintiffs in NRB v. Bessent filed their notice of appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals from the decision of the District Court for the Eastern District  more

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NRWA Rural Water Policy Forum Brings Rural Water Perspective to Water Week Water and wastewater professionals, policy advocates, and federal agency leaders convened to discuss critical issues facing small and rural water systems * The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) hosted the Rural Water Policy Forum on April 16 during the 2026 Water Week in Washington, D.C. During the forum,  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Over 700,000 Kids in New Jersey Are Breathing Unhealthy Air; New York-Newark Metro Area Worse for Ozone Smog, 12th Worst in U.S., Improves to Passing for Particle Pollution; Philadelphia-Reading-Camde * Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual "State of the Air" report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhea  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pampa Regional Medical Center, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns over the costs and operational burdens a rebate approach could impose compared to the current upfront discount model historically used in the 340B program. In its letter, Pampa   more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg Vice Chancellor Sherri Kermanshachi named 2026-27 ACE Fellow * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi, vice chancellor for research and outreach at Penn State Harrisburg, has been named a 2026-27 fellow by the American Council on Education (ACE). Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadershi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Amarillo and Lubbock Chambers of Commerce * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Amarillo and Lubbock Chambers of Commerce leaders to discuss provisions in the Working Families' Tax Cuts Act that are benefiting families in the Panhandle, permitting reform, the importance of the U.S. Department of Energy's Pantex Plant to our national security, and workforce developmen  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prism Health North Texas, Dallas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center-look-alike from Texas expressed opposition to including community health centers (CHCs) in the pilot, citing substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens that would jeopardize patient c  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Quaise Energy President and CEO Carlos Araque from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the critical role geothermal energy must play in meeting America's energy future.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Ready to lead: Absher assumes command of Fort Polk Medical Company * FORT POLK, La. -Leadership of the United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Polk's medical company changed hands April 22 during a ceremony at Spike Field, as Capt. Michael C. Johnson relinquished command to Capt. Crystal J. Absher. Col. Patrick W. Miller, commander, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, presided over the tim  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by Vice President of Government reform Leonard Gilroy and Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence: * * * How Trump's executive order could accelerate widespread access to psychedelic therapies Trump's new executive order comes as states have begun taking significant action on psychedelic policy reform, positioning the federal government as a partner. * On Saturday, April 18, President   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Demands Day in Court for Victim Shot 5 Times by Border Patrol Agent * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, "Trump's Mass Deportations and ICE & CBP Attacks on U.S. Citizens (Minority Day Hearing)." You can access and listen to Congres  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman on the Introduction of Data Privacy Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12) issued the following statement on the introduction of the SECURE Data Act in the U.S. House. The bill establishes a robust national standard for privacy and data security to safeguard Americans' personal data. "After 14 months of work, I am proud to join my colleagues on the House Energ  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

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice seed grants aim to speed dementia, brain health research ahead of new state funding opportunities * As momentum builds around the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), Rice University is reinforcing its support for faculty whose work is helping advance research in dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders. The Rice Brain Institute (RBI  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students showcase bold engineering solutions at annual OEDK event * From lifesaving medical devices to sustainable energy systems and robotics, Rice University students packed the Ion with ingenuity April 16 for the Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase, an annual event highlighting the creativity and technical skill of undergraduate and graduate engineers. The event brought together nearly 400 studen  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scientific researchers awarded $15 million to study heart valve disease * Scientific research teams from Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute in Boston, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Center and the University of Pittsburgh will lead a new $15 million initiative dedicated to better understanding how to diagnose and treat heart valve disease. The Strategicall  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Senator Collins Questions Secretary Rollins on Forever Chemicals, Rural Development Programs Requests support for UMaine research, Maine specialty crops * At a hearing to review the Department of Agriculture's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, thanked Secret  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request * Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Hawley introduce bill to protect earned railroad retirement benefits U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Railroad Retirement Fairness Act today that would eliminate an outdated provision in federal law which unfairly reduces railroad retirement payments for certain retirees and spouses who continue working in non-railroad   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Lummis File Amicus Supporting EPA Action to Repeal Obama-era Federal Control of Vehicle Standards Rule * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) filed an amicus brief in support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s decision to rescind t  more

PLANO, Texas, April 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens collaborates with TSMC to advance AI for semiconductor design * Siemens today announced the continuation of collaboration with TSMC to drive innovation in AI-powered automation and advanced semiconductor design enablement. Building on the prior partnership achievements, Siemens is expanding support across the EDA workflow   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

SPRING, Texas, April 23 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Southern Sun rises with self-driving SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks from HPE Leading South African hospitality group relies on secure, AI-native operations to elevate guest services nationwide with end-to-end automation In this article * Southern Sun boosts guest experiences and cuts network issues by 90% with HPE's self-driving, AI-native  more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Spratt inducted as Fellow in inaugural Association for Clinical and Translational Science cohort * Heidi Spratt, PhD, a tenured professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Population and Public Health, has been recognized as a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). ACTS is a nonprofit membership association of translatio  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Voss presents on AI-driven literacy instruction at state, national conferences Dr. Sheri B. Voss, professor of Literacy and director of the SHARP Reading Hub, presented at the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) Conference in Buffalo, New York, and the National Literacy Institute (NLI) in Houston, Texas, where she was a featured speaker in pre-conference and mega conference sessio  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Joseph Health Burleson, Caldwell, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based hospital emphasized the role the existing 340B upfront discount system plays in supporting care for low-income and underinsured patients. In its letter, St. Joseph Health Burleson expressed opposition to replacing the longstanding up  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based nonprofit serving East Texas, urged HRSA to maintain the existing upfront discount model used in the 340B program instead of adopting a rebate system. In its letter to HRSA, St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin ou  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 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * STB Authorizes Green Eagle Railroad Line in Maverick County, TX The Surface Transportation Board today issued a decision authorizing the construction and operation by Green Eagle Railroad (GER) of an approximately 1.3-mile rail line in Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas. The line is part of the larger Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge projec  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36652) entitled "Green Eagle Railroad LLC - Construction and Operation Exemption - In Maverick County, Texas": * * * Digest:/1 This decision authorizes Green Eagle Railroad, LLC, to construct and operate approximately 1.335 miles of rail line in Maverick County, Tex., subject to certain environmental mitigation conditions. On December 14, 2023, Green Eagle Ra  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tarrant County Hospital District submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposal to implement a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter argues that the current upfront discount mechanism, which has been in place for decades, should be preserved to allow covered entities to maximize federal resources for patient care. The hospital district warns that adopting a rebate model would int  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * TechNet Welcomes Three New Members: Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection * TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced the addition of three new members: Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection.  "I am excited to welcome Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection to Tech  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 21 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Participates in Fleet Week Houston 2026 * Texas Southern University proudly joins civic, military, and community partners in welcoming the United States Navy and maritime services to Fleet Week Houston, April 15-22, 2026-a historic, citywide celebration honoring the service, sacrifice, and global impact of America's sea services. With the strong leadership of University Board of  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Titus Regional Medical Center, Pleasant, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns about the significant financial and operational burdens that a switch from the current upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose on covered entities participating in the 340B drug  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tyler Family Circle of Care, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. FCC urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this pilot because of the potential logistical, financial, and operational burdens that could impair their ability to deliver care to vulnerable populations. In the letter, FCC outlines the complexity of transitioning from the  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Emmett Institute cites largest methane emissions from landfills around the world * Key takeaways * UCLA's STOP Methane Project, run by the Emmett Institute at UCLA Law, has identified 25 waste facilities in 18 countries that were responsible for the most acute hourly emission rates seen by the instruments worldwide * Emission rates range from 3.6 to 7.5 tonnes of methane per   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UMC Health System, Alto, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UMC, a super safety net county hospital system serving West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, outlined concerns about the financial, operational, and patient access risks presented by switching from the existing 340B upfront discount structure to a rebate-ba  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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio community invited to share input until April 30 to shape the future of the university * This email from Heather Shipley, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, was sent to faculty and staff of the academic and health campuses. Following our unive  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio-led effort prepares classrooms for AI * As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms and workplaces, a university-led research team is working to ensure teachers and their students know how to use these tools responsibly and effectively. Fred Martin, PhD, a UT San Antonio professor of computer science, and a cross-institutional team received a $300,000 grant from th  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA students step into ancient rock art * In Central Texas near Paint Rock, just north of the Concho River, a 70-foot limestone cliff stretches across the landscape, covered in more than 1,500 vivid images of animals, people and symbols-Native American pictographs dating back thousands of years. Known as the Painted Rocks Historical Site, it is the largest rock art site in Texas.   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vecino Health Centers, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization outlined numerous operational and financial risks the pilot poses to federally qualified health centers, such as community health centers, which serve vulnerable populations nationwide. Vecino Health Centers emphasized that the 340B program has been essential fo  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

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Where discovery begins: Rice students showcase research with real-world impact * At Rice University's Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (NSURS), hundreds of posters lined the room with ambitious questions and early answers. Could damaged heart tissue one day be coaxed to heal after a heart attack? How do conservation decisions shape bat habitat in Tanzania? Might a new approach help disrupt  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

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026 * The votes are in, and Nationwide has officially crowned the winners of its 2026 Wacky Pet Names campaign. Pet lovers across the country cast their ballots to determine the most imaginative, unexpected, and downright unforgettable pet names of the year. Taking home the title of Wackiest Pet Name of 2026 are*:  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Joel Edwards, chief technology officer and co-founder of Zanskar Geothermal and Minerals Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you   more