KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women'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   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Across the Globe, AFA Raises a Toast to the Doolittle Raiders and Today's Force * On Friday, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) commemorated the anniversary of the 1942 Doolittle Raid, honoring the courage of the Airmen who carried out the daring mission and the Airmen and Guardians who continue that legacy today. While the main ceremony -featuring  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive qu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Justice Clarence Thomas and the Enduring Creed of the Declaration of Independence By Liam Harrell This year, the Supreme Court has once again delivered landmark decisions safeguarding constitutional liberties, strengthening religious freedom, protecting free speech, and reaffirming limits on government power. The ACLJ has been proud to stand at the forefront - filing critical friend-of-the-court  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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army unveils FY27 budget request focused on Soldiers and transformation * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army unveiled a $253 billion budget request aimed at accelerating a sweeping transformation of the force, focusing on developing next-generation weapons, strengthening its industrial base, and improving quality-of-life for Soldiers, all while committing to great  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: "We're here  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Statewide Investigation into Texas Trucking Schools for Certifying Unqualified and Non-English Speaking CDL Drivers * Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into numerous trucking schools for endangering Texans by providing inadequate commercial driver training, including to non-English speakers, in violation of state and federal law. A  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 28 -- During a radio interview at the ABC Perth studios, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that his government is focused on national fuel security and increasing housing supply to combat global economic shocks. The prime minister highlighted the arrival of 400 million liters of diesel and 58 ships currently en route to Australia to stabilize energy reserves affected by international conflict. Addressing concerns over the cost of living and housing, Albanese n  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Korea's High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program, aligned with U.S. Government priorities and poli  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Brain health shaped by lifetime mental, physical, environmental and lifestyle factors * Statement Highlights: * An individual's brain health is influenced by their psychological health, environment, sleep quality, social conditions and chronic health conditions over a lifetime. Life events and experiences even in early life also affect long-term brain development and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Brain-computer interface based on Rice research wins FDA approval for first clinical trial * Motif Neurotech, a company commercializing technology based on research at Rice University, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin the first clinical trial of its therapeutic brain-computer interface (BCI) for treatment of treatment-resistant depression. The decision is a significan  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jessica Crowley, of Los Angeles, has been reappointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy, where she has been serving since 2022. Crowley has been a Pharmacy Preceptor at University of Southern California since 2020 and a Pharmacist at Albertsons Companies   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Centrical Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Performance Intelligence Recognized for advancing performance intelligence through transformational innovation that enhances frontline productivity, engagement, and business outcome  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces May Hearing Schedule Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its May hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: "Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap" Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19th at 10:00 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 28 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to AAJA's 2026 VOICES fellows and editors * The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of VOICES, our premier multimedia journalism fellowship dedicated to uplifting the next generation of student journalists. This year's fellows will work closely with an accomplished group of editors and newsroom le  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. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) announced the first, second, and third place winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year's theme celebrates the upcoming 250 th anniversary of the United States. 1 st Place - Kinley Roach "Proverbs 3:6", Granbury, TX, Homeschooled 2 nd   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Promoting Police Leadership Act, which would improve the quality of and increase access to commander-level training curriculum across law enforcement agencies: "Law enforcement is a challenging and dynamic profession that   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Smith Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents * ICE agents have been documented using children to bait parents into compliance with immigration enforcement Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Childre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM LYNN NOVICK, TO AIR ON PBS IN NOVEMBER 2026 * Four-Part, Eight-Hour Series Explores American Criminal Justice from Colonial Era to Present Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong Provide Voices ARLINGTON, VA (April 28, 2026) - CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, a new  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach addressed more than 3,000 parents, friends and families of newly minted Airmen April 23, during their graduation ceremony held in the Airman's Arena at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. "Today is a proud moment. You have earned the title 'Airman.' That title is  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CSAF Immersion at JBSA Highlights Training Modernization, Force Readiness * * Published April 28, 2026 * By Christa D'Andrea * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach addressed more than 3,000 parents, friends and families of newly minted Airmen April 23, during their graduation ceremon  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage * A new partnership and grant-funded program will make it easier for working professionals to earn teaching certification. East Texas A&M University is taking aim at the teacher shortage in Texas with a new initiative designed to help working adults and paraprofess  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi Power Your Future Scholarship now accepting applications to support technology students at HBCUs * Applications are open through May 7 for current college undergraduates pursuing technology majors Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce its Power Your Future Scholarship program is now open for applications until May 7, designed to support current college undergrad  more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Robotics Scores Division Runner-Up Finish at VEX U World Championship * East Texas A&M University's Lion Pride Robotics Club came up just short of a shot at a world title, finishing as runner-up in the VEX U Research Division at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, April 27. The team, which consists of Dh  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Falling Forward Foundation and TIRR Memorial Hermann Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Life-Changing Rehabilitation Care Falling Forward Foundation and TIRR Memorial Hermann, the #2 ranked hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, today jointly announced a new partnership designed to help patients continue critical outpatient rehabilitation after insurance ben  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 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release: * * * FDA Announces Major Steps to Implement Real-Time Clinical Trials * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two major steps as part of an initiative to advance the implementation of real-time clinical trials (RTCT). First, the agency unveiled the successful initiation of two proof-of-concept clinical trials that will report endpoints and   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Annual Report Highlights Community Investment Funding The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) Annual Report, now available at fhlb.com. The report highlights a year of progress i  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Provides More Than $67 Million to Support Survivors Through State-Led Crisis Counseling, Case Management Programs Across Nine States FEMA approved more than $67 million in funding to support state-managed Crisis Counseling Programs and Disaster Case Management Programs in nine states following federally declared disasters. These funds help individu  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

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 28 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Flight Attendant Receives Nearly $1,000,000 Following Ruling Against Airline and Union Jury ruled TWU union and Southwest Airlines violated federal law in firing Charlene Carter; Fifth Circuit upheld ruling  Dallas, TX - Following a victory at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Southwest Airlines flight attendant Charlene Carter has now received almost $1,000,000   more

BRONX, New York, April 29 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Caroline Garrido '26 JD and Marciana Popescu '25 JD Recognized as Extraordinary Immigrant Rights Advocates By Erin DeGregorio Immigrant advocates Caroline "Cara" Garrido '26 JD and Marciana Popescu '25 JD were honored with the Feerick Center for Social Justice's Defender of the Dream Award at the Feerick Center's 11th Annual FriendRaiser in March. Established in 2022, the Defender of the Dream Aw  more

AMES, Iowa, April 28 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * From passion to profession * Play Video Iowa State University Foundation video: Zackry Brannen, a senior marketing student at Iowa State and founder of Perfect Plantista, utilized the Start Something and CYstarters programs to take his start-up to the next level. AMES, Iowa - When Zackry Brannen was a high school senior mixing a three ingredient insecticide in his parents' home during the pandemic, he   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program grants are expected to save more than 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents within the  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 28 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Awards Inaugural Kansas Order of the Sunflower Recipient * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the first recipient of the Kansas Order of the Sunflower award. Established by Executive Order No. 26-03, this new honor recognizes exceptional service and leadership in support of military communities and the State of Kansas. Michelle Rone, the "First Lady" of the United States  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Grundfos Pumps India Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sustainable Pumps for Industrial Water The recognition highlights Grundfos Pumps India's market leadership in sustainable pumps, industrial water management, and energy-efficient pumping so  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston business owner sent to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes * HOUSTON - A former certified public accountant has been ordered to prison for failing to pay taxes withheld from employee wages, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Harry Lamar Curtis III pleaded guilty Nov. 6, 2025. U.S. District Judge Sim Lake has now orde  more

SPRING, Texas, April 29 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * HPE accelerates Red Sea Global's vision to redefine luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia with AI-native switching and Wi-Fi In this article * HPE is providing Red Sea Global with an AI-native, self-driving network to power the expansion of its luxury tourism destinations, enabling secure, scalable, and always-on connectivity * Built on HPE Aruba   more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 29 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science By Ossiel Olivares Sam Houston State University continues to advance its reputation as a leader in applied research with two newly issued patents that merge cutt  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Inter-American Air Forces Academy conducts first-ever course in Thailand * * Published April 28, 2026 * By Vanessa R. Adame * 37th Training Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Members from Inter-American Air Forces Academy recently traveled outside the Western Hemisphere nearly 9,000 miles away in a unique opportunity to train members of t  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 28 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing the SHARE 2026 Advance Program * * Bulletin No: 2026-07 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce the Support for Housing Affordability and Availability Resource Enhancement 2026 Advance program (SHARE 2026). SHARE 2026 provides members with access to discounted advances priced at 100 or 200 bas  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

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Launches Military Deployment Practice Continuation Program SAN DIEGO -- LPL Financial LLC today announced the launch of its Military Deployment Practice Continuation Program, a new support framework designed to help eligible LPL-affiliated financial advisors who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces maintain the value and stability of t  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Marc Veasey Slams DOJ Decision Ending Deportation Protections for DACA Recipients * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Veasey (TX-33), who has conducted several ICE detention and processing center visits in recent weeks, released the following statement on the outrageous new actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that make it easier to deport individuals protected under Deferred Action for   more

WACO, Texas, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Mastering Quarterback Readiness with Reactive Pocket Movement Drills * Hutchinson Community College passing game coordinator Clarence Anderson centers his coaching around a core philosophy: quarterback throwing readiness. Moving away from traditional, rigid footwork that can cause quarterbacks to be late on their throws, Anderson's system emphasizes taking a "rock or read st  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Crane Urge Admin to Empower National Guard to Address Potential Drone Threats at Upcoming FIFA World Cup Games * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul -chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events -sent a letter with U.S Congressman Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and S  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 29 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National Multiple Sclerosis Society Commits Nearly $9 Million to Build the MS Research Workforce The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has committed nearly $9 million in multi-year funding to support 26 training fellowships and early career awards. These scientists represent the future MS research workforce; their projects align with the Pathways to Cures roadmap that focuses on three critical are  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 28 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Staff Selected to Lead Professional Development Sessions at 2026 NASPA Student Success Conference * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will be represented on the national stage at the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education (SSHE), taking place June 10-13, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Three university leaders have been selected to facilitate professional developm  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

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * One Week from Primary Day, Here's What Ohioans Need to Know About Vivek Ramaswamy * There's only one week to go until the Ohio primary. Here's five things voters need to know about billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy.  "After more than a year of getting to know Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohioans are heading to the polls for the first time, and the more they have gotten to know Ramaswamy, the less they've liked  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 29 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Over 30 Groups Representing Farmers and Renewable Fuels Tell U.S. House to Pass Year-Round E15 E15 Amendment to House Farm Bill Could See Consideration by Full House * Today over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the country sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Resources * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mark Alford (MO-04), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health resources in Texas and across the country. The Ensuring Exce  more

CANBERRA, Australia, April 28 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra * ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Thanks for joining us. Today, Australia pauses to remember the 35 people whose lives and futures were stolen from them at Port Arthur 30 years ago. We think of everyone whose world was shattered by the loss of those innocent victims. We think of, and thank again, the first respon  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Rachel Siegel Joins CNN Business as Reporter * April 28th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -APRIL 28, 2026 - CNN announced today that reporter Rachel Siegel will join the network's Washington, D.C., bureau as a reporter for CNN Business. Siegel will cover economic policy and how it's shaping American life, breaking news on big developments and deciphering policy decisions. Siegel joins CNN after nearly nine yea  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green States President Trump is a Threat to the Republic, and Impeachment is the Remedy * (Washington, DC) -On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee shadow hearing entitled, "Defending Democracy: Protecting Elections from Executive Overreach." You can access and listen to Congressm  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act * Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (NQIA), legislation to strengthen America's leadership in quantum science and technology, bolster national security, expand workforce development, and counter growing competition from the Chinese Communist   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

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Biotech Launch Pad receives award for research to advance cell-based therapy for Type 1 diabetes * The immune system of people with Type 1 diabetes targets and destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin, which is needed to regulate blood sugar levels. Transplanting pancreatic islet cells in a way that ensures they can function shielded from immune system attack could transform how the 9.5 millio  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Room-temperature multiferroic could pave way to low-energy computing * A team of researchers at Rice University engineered a new version of a well-known multiferroic that exhibits orders of magnitude higher performance at room temperature than its parent material. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describes a modified version of bismuth ferrite that shows a 10-fol  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-01357; N.D. Tex. filed Apr. 28, 2026) involving Texas CPA and ex-internal audit head of a public company: * * * On April 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action against Jai Sondhi, a licensed CPA in Texas and the former Senior Director of Internal Audit and Controls at Canoo, Inc., for allegedly engaging in insider trading. According to the SEC's   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Fix Medicare Advantage for Seniors * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reform Medicare Advantage (MA) and ensure seniors receive the reliable, patient-centered care the program promises. M  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Lead Artemis II Resolution Lauding Historic Mission Success * WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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, Texas, the 10-day mission set a record for the furthest distance  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Thune, Schumer, Colleagues Welcome His Majesty King Charles to the Capitol U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and their colleague  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Launches Breakthrough Reservoir Mapping Solution * Empowering operators with enhanced real-time visibility, AlphaSight(tm) transforms drilling performance, reservoir navigation, and field development HOUSTON, April 28, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has launched AlphaSight(tm), the company's latest innovation in reservoir mapping and drilling intellig  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: MFA grad turns life into art * Paula Currie has held a lot of special titles in her life: military wife, dedicated mother to her three children, grandmother to her eldest son's baby, teacher guiding young artists in the classroom. She's spent a lot of time caring and doing for others. Always knowing she wanted to do more for herself, she added university student to   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition * From a reusable surgical stapler designed for low-resource hospitals to an AI-powered tool that helps mothers detect neonatal jaundice early, student innovators from across the globe gathered at Rice University's BioScience Research Collaborative to tackle some of the world's most urgent heal  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 28 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Tania Ghani receives UNT Health's Lighting the Way Award * Tania Ghani, assistant vice president of the Office of Research Compliance at UNT Healt Fort Worth, has been named this year's recipient of the Lighting the Way Award, a prestigious recognition honoring individuals who exemplify UNT Health's values through exceptional leadership and service. The Lighting the Way Award rec  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week Tarleton State University faculty and staff exchanged fresh ideas and innovative instructional solutions during Educational Excellence Week April 20-24, hosted by the Center for Educational Excellence. Professional development presentations on technology and pedagogy explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aero design team continues international success Texas A&M's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero Design team competed against universities from around the globe and garnered top 10 distinctions in multiple categories for their work in developing cutting-edge aircraft. By Marina Vences, College of Engineering The Texas A&M University Society of Automotive Engineers (SA  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, April 29 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * A Texas Tech Project Aims to Make Pedestrians and Rural Intersections Safer A new traffic pilot project recently received a nearly $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address pedestrian-involved and failure-to-yield crashes. Writer: JACOB GORDON A new pilot project spearheaded by researchers from the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University hopes to   more

DENTON, Texas, April 29 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Researcher wins second award to support people with cerebral palsy Texas Woman's researcher Heather Roberts has received a second major award aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy. The $285,000 award comes from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Roberts, an associate director and a  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery Linked to Iran * Key Takeaways 1 The United States has increased sanctions on shipments of Iranian oil, with the U.S. military expanding enforcement globally. 2 The United States has begun boarding and seizing vessels transporting Iranian oil and tracking ships beyond the initial blockade zone. 3 On April 24, the United States san  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Three UT San Antonio researchers honored with inaugural Texas Innovation Awards * Three faculty researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio were celebrated with the inaugural Texas Innovation Award, a new statewide award recognizing leadership in translating academic research into real-world impact. The awards were presented during the Texas Innovation Conference & Awards on Apr  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three-Time Convicted Drug Dealer, 70, Sentenced in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy * WASHINGTON - Ronnie Rogers, 70, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 236 months in prison for his role as a key figure in a large-scale conspiracy that imported and distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances in th  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Toshiba Communications Leader Rick Havacko Wins Merit Award * Toshiba America Business Solutions' Corporate Communications Lead Rick Havacko has won the prestigious 2026 Merit Award for Public Relations excellence. Merit Awards recognize the achievements of professionals in global industries and the markets they serve. The 2026 Merit Awards winners in the public rela  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Provides Opening Remarks on Republican Budget Bill * This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided opening remarks at the the FY2026 Budget Resolution at the House of Representatives Committee on Rules, which begins the Senate-led reconciliation process. The video can be found here and a (lightly edited) transcript has been provided below:   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 (TNSrep) -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Trusted Voices and Smart Creative Redefine Audio's Role in Driving Brand Outcomes New study from Omnicom Media Intelligence and iHeartMedia outlines how evolving audio formats deliver measurable full-funnel impact * NEW YORK, NY - A new Partner Intelligence study from Omnicom Media Intelligence - the research arm of global media management group Omnicom Media - and iHeartMedia finds that audio adve  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Professor Urges Better Prevention and Care of Liver Disease to Reduce Burden Research Reveals Financial, Human Cost and Need for Adherence By Laurie Fickman, 713/743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU A University of Houston College of Pharmacy professor has published two studies offering a comprehensive look at chronic liver disease in the era of modern antiviral therapies. One study is the first   more

MISSOULA, Montana, April 28 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Launches 'The Big Event' to Bookend the Academic Year * UM's Office of New Student Success launched " The Big Event " on Saturday, April 25, as the inaugural bookend to the academic year. The event is UM's version of a student-run national day of service that more than 100 other colleges and universities participate in. It originated at Texas A&M University in 1982. The Big Event focuses on t  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

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson establishes Center for Cellular Language Intelligence with $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell * Center will accelerate insights by integrating emerging technologies to understand cellular behaviors at unprecedented resolution The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell to establish   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio announces Jenny Jones as Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations * The University of Texas at San Antonio today announced the appointment of Jenny Jones as Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations, a key leadership role that will advance the university's priorities at the state and federal levels and strengthen its impact across Texas. Jones brings a distingu  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA, Univision continue scholarship partnership * The University of Texas at Arlington marked another year of its partnership with Univision's Contigo Tu Futuro Scholarship during an April 24 on-campus ceremony. Two incoming freshmen, Giselle Gamez from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, and Lizbeth Avelar from O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth, are the two newest recipient  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston awarded nearly $8 million to research brain processes underlying Parkinson's disease By Catherine Marfin Researchers at UTHealth Houston have been awarded a three-year, $7.8 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's initiative to support projects that will help better understand how Parkinson's disease occurs in the brain. The funding was a  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments, Pressley, Markey, Blunt Rochester, Wasserman Schultz, Advocates Demand Court Defend Temporary Protected Status * High Court Will Take Up Trump Administration's Effort to End TPS for Haiti, Venezuela, Syria, and Other Nations in Crisis House Recently Passed Pressley Petition to Extend Haiti TPS Press Conference (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox) WASHINGTON - Today   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 28 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Whitbeck Award Winner: Nistha Neupane Focuses on Advocacy in Medicine * Nistha Neupane was in the middle of presenting her research at the UA Little Rock Research Expo when she got the news. "Honestly, pure shock," she said. "Within a matter of two minutes, I was surrounded by my closest friends hugging me." The moment quickly turned into something else. Her first thought was  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Yes We Can-oe: USU Engineering Students Take Top Honors at 2026 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition * Utah State University's Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers received top honors at the Concrete Canoe Competition for the 2026 Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium at the University of Utah on April 16-18. Rivaling against 13 other chapters, Utah State placed first in three ASCE and Amer  more