CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * 17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution's recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 28 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company stages equipment at Philippine seaport for the first time * MARYSVILLE, Wash. - At a seaport in the Philippines, a set of heavy-lift cargo-handling equipment sits ready for current missions, training exercises, and whatever comes next. The 477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, an Army Reserve unit in Marysville, Washington under the 364th Expe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Achievements * The American Gas Association today presented a slate of awards recognizing outstanding achievements in advancing safety on behalf of the downstream natural gas industry at its Operations Conference, the natural gas industry's largest annual gathering of utilities, distribution and transmission operators. The awards cele  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 28, 2026, by Kevin Daniels, executive director of the North Carolina state chapter, to the Carolina Journal: * * * NC's SNAP Crisis: Fixing Food Stamp Errors Must be a 2026 Priority North Carolina is on track for a major financial penalty that could cost taxpayers nearly $433 million if the state does not take control of its food stamp program. Right now, North Carolina ranks 31st  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by health care policy analyst Jack Leimann: * * * Onshoring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Ambiguity Complicates Potential Success Executive Summary * A prominent objective of the Trump Administration is onshoring pharmaceutical manufacturing to the United States to secure supply lines and enable American pharmaceutical self-reliance; its most recent attempt to enact this policy is the recent   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 29, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * James Comey Turned Himself in Following DOJ Indictment Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted . . . AGAIN. This latest indictment centers on the odd "8647" formation he photographed and posted on social media. The embattled director has since turned himself in to federal authorities. One has to wonder: What lies ahead for Comey? I'm  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Award presented for outstanding source water protection efforts * Award-winner Jeff Lineberger (second from right) holds a Source Water Protection Award certificate along with, from left, Brett Hartis of Duke Energy, Brad Whitman of NCDEQ and Danny Edwards of NCDEQ. Photo by Dan DiNicola, NC State University. The North Carolina Source Water Collaborative, a st  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter leads bipartisan effort to support family forest landowners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Greg Steube (R-FL), Greg Murphy (R-NC), and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), this week introduced the bipartisan Save America's Family Forests Act of 2026, a bill to help family forest landowners recover mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on His Vote Against FISA Section 702 * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting against S.1318, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act: "FISA Section 702 is a critical national security tool, and I do not take this vote lightly. But Congress cannot keep ru  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes in Favor of Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 * Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of S. Con. Res. 33, the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2026, setting federal spending levels through 2035 and providing reconciliation instructions to begin cutting wasteful spending and securing the border.  "Washington   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on SCOTUS Gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais : "For more than 60 years, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has given a voice to minority communities - particularly African Americans in the South - in the face of blatant racial g  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: 10 Virginia Hospitals at Risk After Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire Gut Medicaid * Ten Virginia hospitals are at "heightened risk of closing or reducing services" after Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans, and John McGuire voted for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire have unleashed a health care crisis on Virginia. 166,000 hardworking Virginians ar  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 28 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA's OPMED team engages with special operations community at annual conference Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office are showcasing their military medical development and acquisition programs during the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference this week in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 28 through May 1.  Throughout the  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Duke & UNC Researchers to co-lead $12.9M Study to Improve Care for Autistic Children Funding supports a clinical trial to improve care for children with autism experiencing digestive challenges. * DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke University has been awarded $12.9 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a new clinical trial aimed at improving th  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Hu to Receive Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students The Nicholas School of the Environment has selected Shineng Hu, assistant professor of climate dynamics, to receive the Norm Christensen Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students. * Shineng Hu will receive the Norm Christensen Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students from  more

CARY, North Carolina, April 30 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Early detection system for Alzheimer's wins SAS Hackathon Katalyze Data's DementAI, powered by SAS Viya, helps clinical teams find subtle patterns of decline earlier, improving care * SAS INNOVATE, DALLAS - The overall winner of the fifth global SAS Hackathon has developed an AI driven system designed to identify Alzheimer's disease up to two years s  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Partners with 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact By Alonda Thomas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among a group of 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition desig  more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS ABC AND NBC IN WEEKDAY PRIMETIME THROUGHOUT APRIL WHILE DRIVING YEAR-OVER-YEAR GAINS CBS and ABC Post Lowest-Rated April with Primetime Viewers This Century  Hannity Secures Best Month of 2026 Surpassing ESPN's Coverage of The Masters Gutfeld! Marks its Five-Year Anniversary Leading Late-Night Television Special Report with Bret Baier Leads CBS Eve  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, April 30 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner Webb Names Jeff Cogburn Vice President for Advancement Seasoned Advancement Leader Brings Proven Fundraising and Engagement Experience to the University * Gardner Webb University has announced the appointment of Jeff Cogburn as vice president for Advancement, effective June 8. Cogburn brings more than a decade of progressive experience in higher education advancement, campaign strat  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, April 29 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Students Excel at Regional Math Jeopardy Competition Team Finishes Second at MAA Southeastern Sectional Meeting; Junior Timothy Campbell Wins Presentation Prize * Months of preparation, quick thinking and teamwork propelled the Gardner Webb University Math Jeopardy team to a second place finish at a competition held recently during the Southeastern Sectional Meeting   more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, April 30 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Commencement Ceremonies on May 8 will Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Graduates Gardner-Webb University will celebrate the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students will be honored at 9 a.m., with graduates from master's and doctoral programs recognized at 2 p.m. "Commencement is one of the most meaningful days in th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Calls on REI to Return to Bargaining Table, Reach Fair Agreement With Unionized Workers Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 40 of his House colleagues in calling on REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country, including those at th  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups challenge FERC certificate for SSEP pipeline Several environmental groups filed a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's certificate for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline. The Sierra Club, 7 Directions of Service, Appalachian Voices and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy filed a lawsuit yesterday in the U.S.  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact * Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Hampton University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing soci  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-ed with Senator Joni Ernst on Standing Up for Allied Special Operations Warriors * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a new op-ed for the New York Post, Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) call on Washington to stop staying silent as Australia and the United Kingdom subject their special operations   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CRES Q&A With Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.): All-of-the-Above Energy in North Carolina * ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named Tim Moore (R-N.C.) CRESponsible leader for the month of April. Each  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Drives 250+ Public Comments Supporting Independent Contractor Rule as Comment Period Closes As the public comment period closes on the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed independent contractor rule, Independent Women announced today it has driven more than 250 public comments from women in support of flexible work and freelance opportunities. In a for  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Joint Interagency Task Force 401, Paratroopers Test New Counter-UAS Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division recently took part in the inaugural training event with the Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system April 22, marking the first operational test of the prototypes purchased by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 earlier this year.  Held on the Salerno drop zone at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the eve  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. The settlement requires state officials to produce detailed data and enforc  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act to Greenlight Jim Crow Racial Gerrymanders * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively gives the green light for states to ignore Voting Rights Act redistricting requirements. Today's decision comes on the heels of Republican mid-d  more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MAY/ JUNE 2026 * NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Magnolia Network 's May and June schedule brings a fresh slate of new episodes, season finales, and season premieres from returning series. The slate begins with new episodes of Storied Spaces on Saturdays at 1 and 1:30 p.m. ET/PT. Catch the season finale on May 16 a  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Mass Communication Students Dominate Awards at Press Institute * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) mass communication students earned 20 awards in the annual competition held during the 75th Southern Regional Press Institute at Savannah State University. The total was more than double that of any other participating school. Awards were presented during the closing ceremony of the t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to Serve as Inaugural Board Chairman for the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI) * Morgan State University, along with 14 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has joined forces to launch the Association of HBCU Research  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * North Carolina's February County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 91 counties in February 2026, increased in five, and remained unchanged in four. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.8 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.0 percent. All fifteen of the state's metro ar  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * N.C. Commerce Invites Public Feedback to Help Identify New Opportunity Zones in North Carolina Renewal of federal tax program for investing in low-income regions triggers new nomination process * The North Carolina Department of Commerce invites local governments, economic development professionals, and all members of the public to review and provide reco  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * LABOR COMMISSIONER FARLEY ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE TO PROTECT WAGES OF AMERICAN WORKERS Today, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced his submission of a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a proposed federal rule to modernize the methodology for determining prevailing wage levels in the permanent labor cert  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER LUKE FARLEY ABOLISHES THE "DEATH DISCOUNT" IN WORKPLACE FATALITY CASES Today, N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a significant policy change to advance a broader effort of strengthening worker safety across the state. For decades, North Carolina's approach to workplace safety enforcement has mirrored a federal OSHA policy tha  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * State Auditor's Office Earns National Award and Recognition for DMV Audit The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is pleased to share that it has been recognized by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) with an Excellence in Accountability Award for its performance audit of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (D  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Jonathan Harris Named General Counsel After Comprehensive National Search State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today his appointment of Jonathan Harris as the Department of State Treasurer's general counsel. The move completes a monthslong national search. Harris comes to the department after having served as general counsel for the North Carolina Court of Appeal  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 30 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA sargassum tool now provides daily update of risk of seaweed washing up on beaches Upgrade will help communities anticipate impacts, risks, and supports planning and response * NOAA's Sargassum Inundation Risk tool (SIR) has been upgraded to offer daily reports on the location and risk that brown floating algae could wash ashore along coastal areas in the Caribbean,   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026. The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples: * * * Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 29 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Awarded $1.5 Million to Establish Regional Literacy Training Center for Rural North Carolina * Pfeiffer University has been awarded $1.5 million to launch a Regional Literacy Training Center that will strengthen early literacy instruction and teacher preparation across rural North Carolina. The multi-year investment by the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation will support teachers   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Condemns Supreme Court Decision Weakening Voting Rights Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, narrowing key protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is a deeply   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Tenney, Sykes, De La Cruz Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Through Bankruptcy Reform * Entities including youth groups, sports governing bodies, and religious organizations have filed for bankruptcy and limited justice for survivors Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Monica De La  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, issued the following statement: "The Voting Rights Act has long protected minority communities from disenfranchisement, but over the years conservative Supreme Court justices have steadily weakened those protections. Sectio  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * U.S. Court of Appeals Denies Stays for Virginia DEQ and North Carolina DEQ MVP Southgate 401 Certifications WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied motions for stay, pending judicial review, of both the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's (VDEQ) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (N  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Burris as the Next President of SUNY Buffalo State University Dr. Burris Currently Serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lenoir-Rhyne University * The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Jennifer Burris as president of SUNY Buffalo State University.  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Nicole Reaves as the Next President of SUNY Schenectady County Community College Dr. Reaves Currently Serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Programs Officer at Wake Tech Community College * The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Nicole Reaves as the eighth president of   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Names Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy Chief Business Officer * Media Contact Roy Betts UNCF Communications 240.703.3384 roy.betts@uncf.org UNCF Board Chair Milton H. Jones, Jr., today announced Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy has joined the organization in a newly created role as Chief Business Officer. Dr. Dubroy will partner with Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF, to dri  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * VIDEO: North Carolinians Call Out Michael Whatley For Helping Pass A Bill That's Making Him Richer & Driving Up Drug Prices For Seniors * Today, North Carolinians called out DC insider Michael Whatley for actively pushing for legislation that is increasing drug prices for North Carolina seniors while he personally profits. Whatley " helped get the [One Big Beautiful Bill] across the fi  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Why AI is 'resurrecting' the liberal arts for the Class of 2026 * Highlights * The "liberal arts brain" is the human catalyst for an AI-enabled workforce. * Employers are seeking students who are not only strategic thinkers but also possess the grit to do whatever is required to get the job done well. * Students are using shorter, diverse "micro-projects" to demonstrate the value and a  more