KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd consecutive year  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 38th House Republican Announces Retirement Amid Dysfunctional GOP Majority and Wildly Unpopular President * The 38th House Republican has officially called it quits, the most number of Congressional Republicans to retire since at least 1930. On redistricting, Rep. Daniel Webster very publicly told Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans: " Don't do it. " A significant portio  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Are Florida Republicans About to FAFO? * Ahead of the start of Florida's special session on redistricting, the DCCC is releasing a new video showing the dangers Florida and national Republicans face if they choose to proceed with their misguided, illegal partisan gerrymandering scheme. WATCH THE VIDEO This digital video lays out Republicans' private concerns about creating a d  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * As Data Center Growth Accelerates, AARP Acts to Protect Older Americans from Rising Utility Costs As energy-intensive data centers continue to expand across the country to support artificial and cloud computing, AARP is tracking how rising electricity demand affects the cost of utilities --and advocating in states to ensure affordability, reliability, and transparency are top of mind. For millions of older adults, utility  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Robotics Finishes Top 2 in the World for 2026 * Arkansas Tech University finished runner-up in the 2026 VEX U Robotics World Championship at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-27. The No. 2 in the world finish is the latest milestone in the rapid rise of ATU robotics. The team made its first appearance in the VEX U World Championship in 2023, and behind the ing  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to end the Wall Street buy-up of farmland across the nation. Today, Booker reintroduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation that would limit corporate ownership of farmland in the United States.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith to Hospital System CEOs: The Prices You Charge Patients Are Borderline Extortion Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing with hospital system CEOs: As prepared for delivery. Good morning, and I would like to thank each of our witnesses for voluntarily a  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Clermont Woman Charged in $3.9 Million Embezzlement Scheme * Orlando, Florida - Colleen Kieran (57, Clermont) has been charged by federal indictment with six counts of wire fraud. If convicted, Kieran faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. The indictment also notifies Kieran that the United States is seeking the forfeiture of $3  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 28 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients * Each year, the College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni and partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. We are pleased to announce this year's Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Mahlet Asfaw, College  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean on His Majesty King Charles III's Address to Congress * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland delivered an address before a joint session of Congress. "It was an honor to welcome His Majesty King Charles III to the United States Capitol fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Introduces Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Create Equal Offshore Gulf State Boundaries * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan Offshore Parity Act, legislation to establish equal offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Al  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Hosts 2026 Congressional Art Competition, Celebrates Student Creativity * MIAMI LAKES, FL - The Office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) recently hosted the 2026 Congressional Art Competition at the Miami Lakes Community Center in Miami Lakes. This event featured 139 original art pieces from 21 participating schools and drew in approximately 100 attendees,   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $275,000 in nonprofits supporting Floridians' most essential needs The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians' most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more. High-impact investments: Statewide ($25,000) * Florida Council on   more

MIAMI, Florida, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ed Wallace Named to City & State's 2026 'New York City Power 100' List * NEW YORK- April 28, 2026 - Edward C. Wallace, Co-Chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State 's 2026 "New York City Power 100" list. City & State recognizes Wallace for his extensive experience advising top real estate power players on navigati  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Team Defies Storm, Earns Top 10 National Finish * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University engineering students place ninth in SAE Aero Design East mission results Against gathering storm clouds and mounting pressure, a team of Cedarville University engineering students made a split-second decision that defined its competition and proved its engineering skills on a  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Hosts Maverick Innovation Awards By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University recently presented the Maverick Innovation Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship, new startups and innovation in South Florida. The awards ceremony, hosted by FAU's College of Business Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute, gave out over $20,000 in prizes a  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Wins Inaugural Stocker Foundation Mock Trial Tournament By Jonathan Fraysure Florida Atlantic University secured two of the top three finishes - including first place - at the recent inaugural Susan Stocker Foundation Mock Trial Tournament. FAU Team 3 earned the tournament's top honor, while FAU Team 2 claimed a strong third-place finish.   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures, Ezell, Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), and Clay Higgins (LA-03) introduced the Offshore Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to establish equal offshore boundaries for Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi -bringing  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Haiti's 'Goldilocks Zone' for rare plants could vanish in 50 years, researchers say By Michelle Marie Arean In the rugged terrain of the Massif de la Hotte in Haiti, the story of the melastome plant family has been unfolding for more than a million years. However, Andre Naranjo, research assistant professor at FIU warns that biodivers  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida consumer sentiment weakens in April for the second month in a row in 2026 * Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the second consecutive month, falling 3.5 points in April, to 74.6, from a revised figure of 78.1 in March. Similarly, national sentiment declined 3.5 points over the month. "The decline in sentiment is not unexpected, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has tr  more

LAKELAND, Florida, April 29 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly celebrates record Order of the Engineer induction Nearly 150 Florida Polytechnic University students pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards of the engineering profession at the University's fifth annual Order of the Engineer induction ceremony on Monday, April 27, the largest induction class in Florida Poly's history. "It is truly remarkable that we have grown from 25   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University economist available for interviews on UAE's historic exit from OPEC * With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially withdrawing from OPEC, the global energy market could enter uncharted territory. To understand the potential seismic shift from cartel-controlled pricing to a competitive price war landscape, Florida State University DeVoe L. Moore Professor of Economics Randa  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel Pushes Back Against Republican National Security, Department of State Appropriations Bill, Urges Congress to Meet the Moment * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led Democratic opposition to the Fiscal Year 2027 NSRP funding bill. "This is a moment for American le  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Honors 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) recognized some of FL-18's most talented students at the 2026 Congressional Art Competition awards ceremony. A total of 67 students submitted artwork representing seven schools and three counties across Florida's 18th Congressional District. The annual competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Repr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award * A Florida State University professor at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is among the select few to win a prestigious international award for outstanding sustainability leadership. Eundeok Kim, a professor specializing in sustainability, social entrepreneurship and product management, is one of 10 faculty   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition * Student entrepreneurs from across Florida State University gathered at the Innovation Hub last week to pitch business ventures in the Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition. Hosted and sponsored by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the competition challenged students to move beyond classroom t  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin to delivery Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Commencement Address * The speaker for the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Ceremony is Dr. Tony Goodwin, a 1989 Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology graduate. He also holds a master's degree and a doctorate in allied health science-radiology from Florida Atlantic University and maintains a st  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Medal of Freedom to Everglades Champions * PALM BEACH, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis presented four distinguished individuals with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, one of the highest honors in the state of Florida. These recipients-Paul Tudor Jones II, Nathaniel P. "Nat" Reed, George Barley, and Mary Barley-have each played a vital role in protecting and   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Graduating Gator reflects on elite rhythmic gymnastics, sacrifice and life beyond competition * At 5 years old, Hana Starkman found her calling: rhythmic gymnastics. "There was this natural coordination that I had," said Starkman, a three-time world champion athlete and a senior in the University of Florida Department of Sport Management. "I was able to see the coach do something and repeat it fair  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' List * McLEAN, Va. - April 28, 2026 - Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were selected for inclusion on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, recognizing outstanding young lawyers across a range of practice areas. Super Lawyers evaluates attorn  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Historic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip renovated for modern space mission needs * Space Launch Delta 45 - Leaders reopened the historic runway known as the Skid Strip this week after a two-year, large-scale renovation, marking a new era for one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure supporting U.S. space launch capabilities. About 60 leaders from Space Launch Delta 45 gathered for   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: A Defeat for Putin is a Victory for America and for All Free People Around the World * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at the House Committee on Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill on his amendment to provide $500 million to support Ukraine. Below are videos and t  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Health System CEOs on Prevention, Nutrition and the Path to Lower Health Care Costs * "We Must Prioritize Prevention as a Key to Reversing Trends in Heart Disease, Obesity and Diabetes." Highlights "Food as Medicine," Childhood Obesity Crisis and Need for Hospitals to Lead on Prevention WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: Not-for-profit hospitals "look like hedge funds with hospital beds." Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC's Squawk Box ahead of a full Committee hearing with hospital system CEOs, highlighting the Committee's ongoing, aggressive push to hold health care empires accounta  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business * Watch Senator Scott's interview HERE or by clicking the image above. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the assassination attempt against President Trump Saturday night and DHS funding. HIGHLIGHTS FROM SENATOR SCOTT'S INTERVIEW: REGARDING THE TRUMP A  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * It's Official: Florida Chamber Foundation Report Reveals That Florida's Top 30 Most In-Demand Careers Require Math Skills New interactive report underscores the urgency of improving K-12 math education to better equip Florida's talent pipeline, meet employer needs, and strengthen Florida's economy * As part of the Florida 2030 Blueprint's plan to create economic opportunity and grow Fl  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff, & Gallego Announce Vote on Cuba War Powers Resolution Today * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that the Senate will vote today on their War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in unauthorized hostilities against Cuba. President Donald Trump has already ordered an illegal military blockade of C  more

KENT, Ohio, April 29 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Gold Team Earns National Honors in Prestigious Bateman Case Study Competition Public relations students earn an honorable mention in the PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition for their innovative integrated communications campaign for ACCESS Newswire * For five Kent State students, the classroom recently transformed into a high-stakes public relations agency boardroom. Tasked with launching a national c  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces 2026-2030 Self Graduate Fellows * LAWRENCE -Seventeen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year. In fall 2026, the fellowship reaches 67 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever in the program's history. The Self Graduate Fellowship's mission is to i  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty * As ethical challenges in research grow more complex, from AI use to predatory publishing, East Texas A&M University-Dallas convened experts from across the country to help early-career engineering faculty navigate the landscape. Held on April 17 and 18, the LEAP   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Learning Tolerance has to Start Young * By Samantha Hirsch, Director of Field Education, Northeast at the Simon Wiesenthal Center.  Across New York, students are already encountering hate. By the time they step onto the Mobile Museum of Tolerance in fifth grade, it's not new to them. They are hearing antisemitic language in hallways, seeing Holocaust jokes circulate in g  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 29 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * M-DCPS School District Commissions Construction Company and Architect for the $85 Million Arthur & Polly Mays K-12 Conservatory of the Arts Project In its regular meeting last Wednesday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the James B. Pirtle Construction Company and Silva Architects, LLC to work on a project with an $85 million construction budget, combining   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast Introduces Bill To Lower Summer Gas Prices * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced legislation to lower gas prices nationwide by waiving the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) requirements for the entire 2026 summer season. "When gas prices spike during the busy summer months, every family feels the effects-regulations passed decade  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 29 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release: * * * MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners The Modular Building Institute's 2026 World of Modular conference and tradeshow concluded April 23 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after a record-setting week of education, networking, and global industry engagement. More than 1,800 attendees took part in the four-day event, inc  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 28 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College launches EmpowerU Summer Camp, its first program designed for neurodivergent children * MIAMI, Fla., April 28, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC), through its School of Continuing Education and Professional Development, announces the launch of EmpowerU Summer Camp, its first educational program specifically designed for neurodivergent children. The program will kick off on Tuesday, April 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * MOAA Joins Gold Star Spouses in Call for Improved Survivor Benefits By: Tony Lombardo Gold Star spouses from around the country arrived in Washington, D.C., this month to meet with Congress and advocate on behalf of all uniformed services survivors. "It is our job to educate them about the issues. There are too many bills for any one person to know about all of them," said Kathy Prout, a MO  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Presents the 152nd Kentucky Derby This Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock * NBC Sports presents coverage of the 152 nd Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock this Saturday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. ET live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 2026 "Run for the Roses" marks NBC Sports' 26 th presentation of the Kentucky Derby - a show which has grow  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 28 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Neuroimaging workshop brings leading scientists to UC Santa Cruz * Graduate students and early-career researchers joined scientists from around the world at UC Santa Cruz for a hands-on neuroimaging workshop, gaining practical experience with advanced tools and insight into how researchers study the brain. * Scientists from around the world came to UC Santa Cruz in April for   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * New Citrus Tool to Help Prevent Widespread Loss of Citrus Crops and Support America's Food Supply * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved CarriCea T1, a breakthrough citrus rootstock that helps trees defend themselves against citrus greening disease, the bacterial infection that has destroyed more than 90 percent of Florida's citrus production over the past t  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * Ocean Conservancy-Led Research Wins Highly Selective Cozzarelli Prize for Scientific Excellence Research led by Ocean Conservancy scientists was one of six papers selected by the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) from more than 3,600 research articles that appeared in the journal in 2025 to receive the Cozzarelli Prize. The journal is among the most prest  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On Day 59 of Iran War, Warren Warns of Delays in Care for Troops with Brain Injuries Caused by Combat * Top military leader agrees on importance of bipartisan DoD reforms to track traumatic brain injuries In the war against Iran, traumatic brain injuries have become the "signature injury" for soldiers Warren: "We need to have dedicated resources to support our troops who are suffering  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Overdoses spike for visitors to California addiction treatment centers hub * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Visitors to a 10-city region in Orange County, California, with a large concentration of substance use disorder treatment centers experience disproportionately high levels of overdose, according to a new study led by a researcher at Penn State. Out-of-state visitors to this region had the  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Q&A with FSU professor on reducing impact of boat strikes on sea turtles * As summer approaches and more boaters take to the water, the risk of vessel strikes increases for the sea turtles that inhabit Florida's coastal environment. Florida State University Professor Mariana Fuentes helps reduce the impact on sea turtles by studying issues around their conservation and management. Within the Departm  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and privat  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] (TNSrep) -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Clean Power Grew U.S. Economy by $150B and Supported 1.4M Jobs in 2025 * ACP 2025 Annual Clean Power Market Report Showcases Sustained Growth for Industry, Despite Headwinds The U.S. clean power industry delivered a year of sustained growth, according to the latest Annual Clean Power Market Report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP). In 2025,   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Don Davis (D-NC-01), and Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) to Host Bipartisan House Triangle Press Conference with Veteran Service Organizations in Support of the Written Informed Consent Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Don Davis, and Tom Barrett will be joined by leading Veteran Service Organizations at the House Triangle to host a bipart  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 28 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Saving the Rivers, Diving with Sharks and Earning Degrees * Some people earn a college degree (or two) and then move into a career. Lisa Rider built her career in environmental service long before returning to school. Rider, who will complete a master's degree in public administration in May at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), started volunteering for environmental nonprofits whe  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Supports Anti-Fraud Package to Stop Bad Actors and Protect Taxpayer Dollars Senator Ashley Moody is working to pass the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, comprehensive anti-fraud legislation that includes 16 commonsense bills that would stop bad actors, protect taxpayer dollars and recover stolen funds. The bill would provide $240 billion in projected savings. "The widespread   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube, Barrasso Taxpayer Privacy Bill Passes the House * Watch Representative Steube's Remarks Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced that the Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, introduced with Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), passed the House unanimously. "At its core, this common-sense legislation is a simple due-process idea: before the IRS goes to your ba  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following remarks on April 28, 2026, at the markup of the fiscal 2027 bill: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chair, it is an honor to serve alongside you as Ranking Member of this subcommittee, and I do appreciate the bipartisan tradition of our work. Mr. Diaz-Balart. You are my friend, and you are a delight to work with. We actually a  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue * Highlights * Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, assistant professor in UCF's College of Health Professions and Sciences, is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue. * Childhood curiosity about taking things apart now drives his NIH-funded voice research. * Using AI and wearable sensors, he's developing tailored strategies to  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Toledo Women's Tennis to Face Florida in First Round of NCAA Championships * For the second time in program history, the Toledo women's tennis team will play in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships. The Rockets will take on Florida in first-round action on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor. This marks the first-ever meeting between the Rockets and Gators. Admission to the Varsity Tennis C  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Warns Illinois Insurance Bill Would Raise Costs, Reduce Consumer Choice * MALVERN, Pa., April 29, 2026 - A new Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) found that legislation moving through the Illinois General Assembly would likely make property/casualty insurance less affordable and less available for consumers by constraining insurers' a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Navy Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of strategic systems programs at the U.S. Navy, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Strategic Systems Programs' (SSP) mission is to deter strategic attack by providing credible and affordable nuclear and non-nuclear capabilities to the Warfighter to underwrite the security of our Nation. As the Navy   more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Assistant Professor Named Among Nation's Top Nurse Leaders * More than 5,000 nurse leaders gathered in Chicago last month for the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's annual conference, aimed at shaping the future of healthcare and recognizing those who are already driving it forward. Among them: Assistant Professor Joy Parchment '15PhD. Parchment is one of just two nurse leaders   more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Tennis Teams Selected for 2026 NCAA Tournament * Postseason tennis is coming to Orlando. UCF's nationally ranked men's and women's tennis teams each clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament, with the men's team securing hosting rights for the first and second rounds on May 1-2 at the USTA National Campus. UCF is the only university in the state of Florida to host a regional, and is one   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF Research Foundation names 2026 UFRF Professors * The University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) has recognized 34 faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2026, honoring them for work that advances discovery, creativity and innovation across the university. UFRF Professorships are awarded to faculty members who have established a strong record of research excellence while demonstrating the c  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains why the war in the Middle East is making fertilizer more expensive One of the concerns that has come out of the Iran War is its impact on growing crops. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, about 30 percent of global fertilizer trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2024. The ongoing conflict in that region has resulted in rising costs and concerns for food produce  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Want to jumpstart your career? Attend a national convention * Mercer University senior Caleb Luo-Gardner spent last summer working for GE Aerospace, a global provider of jet and turboprop engines, at its Ohio headquarters. As an engines engineering intern, he worked on a team that researched solutions to make hardware last as long as possible. "Being able to get a taste of what working at an engineering compan  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 National Security & State Department Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, delivered the following opening re  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Announces Retirement * Architect of Florida's Republican Majority Florida's Longest Serving Legislator Grandfather of Home Education and School Choice in Florida Recognized Leader in Transportation Policy Washington, DC \- Congressman Daniel Webster, Florida's longest serving elected official, who ended 122 years of Democrat control and ushered in Florida's Republican majority and  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 29 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Swamp eels are wiping out Everglades amphibians Invasive swamp eels that escaped from breeding ponds or were released by fisherman as bait in South Florida are systematically wiping out native amphibian species in the Everglades. "There has been about a 75% decline in amphibian abundances [in the Everglades] in the last 30 years," said Hunter Howell, who spent his PhD   more