RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * 100 Days of Action: Attorney General Jay Jones Prioritizes Lowering Costs, Defending Rights, and Keeping Virginians Safe On his 100th day in office, Attorney General Jay Jones released a comprehensive update on the work his office has been doing for all people in the Commonwealth. These actions deliver on the promises AG Jones has made to Virginians - that he would lo  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 28 (TNSrpt) [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Ameresco Releases 2025 Impact Report, Highlighting Progress Across People, Planet, and Policy Report reflects a quarter century of results - over $16 billion in energy solutions delivered, 140+ million cumulative metric tons of CO2e avoided, over 3,700 employee volunteer hours,   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership * Today, U.S  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 28 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * Assumption Announces Second Collaborative Accelerated Master's Program with Worcester Polytechnic Institute Assumption University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are expanding their partnership with the launch of a new Collaborative Accelerated Master's Program (CAMP) in Mechanical Engineering, offering Assumption students a streamlined pathway to earn a master's degree from WPI. Beginning  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers * Defends California's workforce, economy, and immigrant communities OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta last week led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individu  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Sues Landlord for Charging Illegal Junk Fees & Hiding the Full Cost of Rent * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit against Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., and its subsidiaries Mid-America Apartments, L.P., and Post 1499 Massachusetts, LLC (collectively, "MAA"), the owners and managers of a large apartment building in Ward  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 21, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Washington, DC, metropolitan area lost 103,900 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026 In January 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 metropolitan areas, decreased in 6 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 372 areas. * * * Chart: 12-month changes in nonfarm employment by metropolitan area, statistic  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Bolnick Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * UConn professor of ecology and evolutionary biology Daniel Bolnick has been named to the latest class of members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. The group recognizes leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science. "We celebrate the achievement of each new member and the collective  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Colleagues Send Letter Calling on REI to "Get Back to the Table" for Negotiations with Workers Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined 35 of her House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country.   more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Education Development Center issued the following news on April 27, 2026, with the Omni Institute: * * * New EDC and Omni Toolkit Helps Leaders Strengthen Problem Gambling Prevention Strategic decision support tool ensures effective statewide responses to problem gambling * EDC and The Omni Institute (Omni) have published a vital new resource for state public health leaders nationwide: An Introduction to the Essential Elements for an Effectiv  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Elisa Gonzales' Authors New Book, 'Spanish Accents and Dialects for Actors' * Elisa Gonzales, professor of theater, has co-authored the first volume of a new acting and voice guide to accents and dialects of the Spanish-speaking world.Published by Routledge, " Spanish Accents and Dialects for Actors " offers an accessible approach to diving into the cultural context, oral posture, pronunciati  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Auditor DiZoglio Announce Marisol Garcia as Next Child Advocate Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio today announced that they have selected Marisol Garcia to serve as the next Child Advocate for Massachusetts, following a joint appointment process established in state law.  Mari  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Auditor DiZoglio Announce Marisol Garcia as Next Child Advocate Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio today announced that they have selected Marisol Garcia to serve as the next Child Advocate for Massachusetts, following a joint appointment process established in sta  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Here are the winners of the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes * The Poynter Institute announced the winners and finalists for the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes Monday, honoring journalists and news organizations across platforms for exceptional work in 12 categories for writing, reporting, innovation and leadership. Winners spanned a cross-section of media, including large, e  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * High schoolers learn hands-on game design at Clark University's Summer Game Studio pre-college program * 'You can get outside of your comfort zone' Cashier Brooks loves to tell a story, especially through a creative medium. The high schooler plays cello, dabbles in photography and acting, and has always enjoyed video games. "My whole life I've delved into different creative areas," he says. "I realize  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Awarded $200 Million to Accelerate Safer, Smarter US Transportation Systems KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business won a recompete contract with a ceiling value of $200 million to enhance aviation safety and modernize America's transportation networks. KBR   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by shareholder Steve Silver: * * * Maine Enacts Wage Transparency Law With the recent enactment of LD 54 - "An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees' Pay Histories" - Maine joins a growing list of jurisdictions mandating wage transparency in job postings. Under the new law, which takes effect on July 13, 2026, all employers with 10 or mor  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) based on a pen  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Graduates More than 15,000 Students in 2026 This year's graduates walked at three commencement ceremonies on April 25  * Miami Dade College (MDC) awarded more than 16,000 degrees to 15,400 students during three commencement ceremonies that began at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins.  This year, the College hosted three distinguished speake  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment (PDF) in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's executive order that unlawfully att  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A faster way to estimate AI power consumption * Due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, it is estimated that data centers will consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Improving data center energy efficiency is one way scientists are striving to make AI more sustainable. Toward that goal,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Announces $3.1 Million FEMA Grant to Combat Flooding in Ipswich * SALEM, MA -Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $3.1 million to the Town of Ipswich through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The funding will be used to elevate over one mile of Jeffreys Neck Road, the only street connecting Gre  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New Study Suggests Reduced Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage May Increase Infant Infections Simulation modeling based on historical data found that when vaccination coverage among infants born to unscreened mothers was 10 percent, more than 1,000 additional hepatitis B infections were projected.  * Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infan  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $113.5 Million Sale of Two Luxury Retail Assets on Newbury Street in Boston, MA Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $113.5 million sale of 4-6 and 28 Newbury Street, two luxury retail assets located in Boston, Massachusetts. The assets, which are respectively occupied by Chanel and Cartier, traded from ASG Equities to a joint venture between Acadia Realty Trust and Osiris Ventures. A Newm  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following statement on April 27, 2026: * * * Putting the Fishing Industry First at the Cooperative Research Summit The Summit brings scientists and fishermen together to actively build research partnerships. In its fourth year, it's still the only event of its kind focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect to improve the future of fisheries. * On April 1 a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on April 27, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Administration's Latest Move Against Offshore Wind Favors Fossil Interests Over Energy Affordability Today, the Department of the Interior announced agreements to buy back two offshore wind leases, Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind, from Ocean Winds North America and Global Infrastructure Partners. Both affiliate  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn announces nine 2026 Thouron Scholars * Nine University of Pennsylvania affiliates-six fourth-years and three recent graduates-have each received a 2026 Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom. Each Thouron Scholar receives tuition for as long as two years, as well as travel and living stipends. Penn's 2026 Thouron Scholars are Tristen Brisky, Charissa Howard,   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Len Gougeon, professor emeritus in the department of English and theatre at the University of Scranton, released his fifth book examining the intellectual conflict between English and American elites during the U.S. Civil War. The research document, titled Old England, New England and the Civil War: How a Clash of Cultures Ignited a Global Campaign for Racial Equality and Civil Rights, explores how differing ideologies regarding race and social hierarchy shaped the era.   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Self-organizing "pencil beam" laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies * MIT researchers discovered a paradoxical phenomenon in optical physics that could enable a new bioimaging method that's faster and higher-resolution than existing technology. They discovered that, under the right conditions, a chaotic mess of laser light can spontaneously self-organize in  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "American Entrepreneurship for 250 Years: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Opportunity" at 2:45 p.m. on April 29, 2026, at 428A Russell Senate Office Building: Witness Panel 1 * Ms. Rosie Rios, Chair, U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, Washington, D.C. * Ms. Liz G. Sweet, Executive Director, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Boston, MA   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * States Should Regulate Gambling, Not the CFTC, as Better Markets' Details in Massachusetts Amicus Brief * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Dennis Kelleher, Cofounder, President and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement on the filing of an amicus brief in   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 28 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens' Raju Datla Named to Select National Group of NAVSEA Professors Appointment places Stevens alongside other leading institutions in a new federal initiative to build the nation's next generation of naval engineers * At a time of renewed federal investment in the nation's shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce, Stevens Institute of Technology has been named to a select group of univ  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tracy Vitols Named a 2026 Go To Taxation Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Tracy Vitols, a partner Nutter's Tax Department, has been selected as a 2026 "Go To Taxation Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This prestigious honor highlights attorneys across the Commonwealth who exemplify leadership in their field and demonstrate a sustained history of professional excellence. In the special  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 28 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan Medical School partners on national effort to advance nutrition education in medicine By Sarah Willey UMass Chan Medical School is supporting a growing collaboration among leaders in academic medicine and public health to strengthen nutrition training in medical education and better equip physicians to address chronic disease. Leaders within the T.H. Chan Sch  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Selected to Design MBTA Draw One Bridge Replacement * VHB is proud to announce our selection as the lead designer in partnership with our contractor partner Skanska-Koch JV, for the MBTA's Draw One Bridge Replacement and Associated Track & Signal Improvement  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Vineyard Wind Contracts Lower Electricity Prices for Massachusetts Customers The Healey-Driscoll Administration today is announcing the activation of the Vineyard Wind contracts, which ensure stable, affordable prices for 20 years and save Massachusetts customers a projected $1.4 billion on electricity bills over the next 20 years. "Vineyard Wind is a key part of our all-of-the-abo  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Questions Deputy Secretary of Defense on Conflicts of Interest Involving DoD's Golden Dome Missile Defense Program * Defense Deputy Secretary Feinberg reversed ethics commitment and appears to have retained ongoing Cerberus contract; transferred key holdings to benefit adult children Conflicts could be impacting DoD contracting, implementation decisions related to secretive $185 b  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kelly, Gillibrand, Blumenthal Investigate Hegseth's Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack Troops injured in strike on Kuwait post reportedly received no warning to evacuate, denied requests for additional protections * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) launched a new  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Warren, Van Hollen Press SEC Chair Atkins on Exempting Broad Swaths of Crypto Market from American Securities Laws "You have also promised that further exemptions are on their way, raising alarm in the financial industry" * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate B  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Yale Economic Growth Center researchers and global scholars gathered to discuss the causes and consequences of trade policy during the 2026 Kuznets Mini-Conference. The event focused on the intersection of trade reform, exchange rates, and economic history, building on themes from the 35th Kuznets Memorial Lecture delivered by Douglas Irwin of Dartmouth College. Scholars presented findings on how trade policy shapes aggregate welfare and its distribution within the U.S.   more