SEATTLE, April 29 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Benvenuti! Alaska Airlines launches historic first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome Summary * Alaska Airlines launches Seattle's first ever nonstop flight to Rome, celebrating its expansion into Europe and a major milestone in its growth as a global carrier. The seasonal, daily service begins April 28 and runs through Oct 23. * Alaska's international bus  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM takes steps to accelerate geothermal energy development * WASHINGTON -The Bureau of Land Management has approved a categorical exclusion to make it easier and faster to explore for geothermal energy on public lands. This action allows small-scale exploration projects-disturbing up to 10 acres of land-to move forward with less red tape. "By setting consistent pe  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards * This month's Hero Award recipients are (from left) Bobby Stilwell, software support analyst for Information Technology Services; Allison Heimsath, associate director for first-time college recruitment in the Office of Admissions; and Mike Seper, director of the Office of IP Management and Commercialization. (P  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer: * * * SUMMARY Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief and the Pfizer Foundation Announce New Grantees in Fifth Year of Infectious Disease Program Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Innovation Awards in Community Health, supporting infectious disease prevention and management in underserved communities. Through $4.5 million in grants over two years, the program will support 16 U.S  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 28 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Drone radar reveals buried glaciers on Earth, guiding the search for water on Mars * Understanding how to explore hidden glaciers on Mars begins not in a laboratory, but in remote field camps across Alaska and Wyoming. Armed with mosquito repellent, bear spray and drone batteries charged by a generator the night before, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona spent long days driving o  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 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following information collection: The United States Department of Agriculture ("Department") announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by State agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying Executive Order 12866 This notice is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. Regulatory Flexibility Act This act  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Begich Introduce Bill to Lower Energy Costs by Improving Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Development in Nevada and Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL) introduced the Geothermal Power Opportunity with Expanded Regions (Geo POWER) Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation geothermal energy pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study the Harmful Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Maternal Health * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading the introduction of bipartisan and bicameral legislation to protect the health and well-being of pregnant women who have experienced intimate partner violence  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Sullivan, Begich Introduce Legislation to Convey Culturally Significant Site to Doyon, Limited * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to convey the Geese House Site from the National Park Service to Doyon, Limited. The  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 29 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following statements on April 28, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on the Coast Guard's FY27 Budget Request The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House C  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Record-breaking BLM oil and gas lease sale in the Dakotas generates over $44.3 million in revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 23 parcels totaling 8,989 acres in North Dakota and South Dakota for $44,388,262 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale, setting a record for the highest revenue generated during a BLM Montana/  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rural Youth Face Elevated Firearm Risk and Mental Health Challenges Handgun carrying and firearm exposure are linked to suicide risk and behavioral outcomes, according to Rutgers researchers By Patrice Harley Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun carrying and associated mental health risks, according to Rutgers researchers. Their study, published in Trauma, Violenc  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Nearly $800 Million into American Ports to Strengthen Supply Chains * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) invested $774 million into American ports to strengthen our supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects receiving awards are at coastal seaports, Great Lak  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Slams Trump's Proposal to Eliminate Federal Home Energy Assistance Program: "This is not a luxury. It can be a matter of life and death..." * Welch offered amendment to Republicans' budget resolution that would protect Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program from being zeroed out WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rura  more