WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Another 100%+ APR Bank Seeks Trump Administration Approval OppFi's Acquisition of BNC Bank Would Circumvent Interest Rate Limits in 45 States  * Opportunity Financial (OppFi), a predatory lender that charges interest rates of 160% or higher, is seeking approval from the Trump Administration to buy BNC Bank, a national bank. Advocates at the National Consumer Law Center (N  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Nunn, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Package to Keep Foster Siblings Together U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Gwen Moore (WI-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, today introduced the Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act and a resolution recognizing April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month, a bipartisan package to help ke  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Child Care Deserts Still Rampant Post-Pandemic, Data Suggest Today, the Center for American Progress released a report (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/americas-licensed-child-care-deserts/) illuminating the landscape of U.S. licensed child care providers as of 2025. CAP first published its original, unprecedented nationwide analysis of child care deserts in   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

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 29 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Dr. Mindy Dilley appointed Dean of Students * Following a national search, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Miriam Roccia, has named Melinda (Mindy) Dilley, EdD, as Dean of Students. Dr. Dilley has served as Interim Dean of Students since February 16, 2026, following her arrival at SIUE as Assistant Dean of Students in July 2024  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 30 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University Forensics honors its storied history with another top national finish Written by: Melissa Thrasher Known for their commanding performances and competitive grit, Eastern Michigan University's Forensics team once again proved why they are a powerhouse in collegiate forensics. The team delivered another standout season on the national stage, earning a sixth-place finish at t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults * Emory University has been named a national research site in a landmark $21 million National Institutes of Health-funded initiative-among the largest federal investments to date in psychedelic research-to evaluate the safety and therapeutic potential of psychedelics for older adults. The project, known as the INSP  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

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031. "I'm proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S. Service Academies," Fischer said. "This is an  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol and Energy Production * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and discuss business opportunities related to energy production. The Governor's transatlantic visit kicks off Wednesday and will wrap up Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Testifies in Support of His Eastern South Dakota Rural Water Bills * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's (R-S.D.) bills to conduct feasibility studies on supplying Missouri River water to communities in eastern South Dakota. "As South Dakota continues to  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness Presents 2026 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Awards Two projects honored for using State housing funds to change lives and transform communities * The Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness (NCHH) has announced two recipients of the 2026 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Award. The annu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New study details changing U.S. irrigated agriculture, viability strategies A new study by researchers at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska offers a comprehensive national-scale assessment of irrigated agriculture in the United States in recent years. Published in Agricultural Water Management, the findings carry important implications for the future of  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Pentagon to host SD Lottery Volleyball Classic * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Pentagon will host two Summit League and two Big Ten volleyball teams in the inaugural South Dakota Lottery College Volleyball Classic. South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, University of Minnesota, and University of Washington will participate in the two-day, four-g  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * "What Works in Peer Mentoring: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions" webinar set for Wednesday, June 17, 9am PT In this joint Pullias Center-National Resource Center for First Year Experience and Students in Transition webinar, discover how thoughtfully designed peer mentoring can be a game-changer for low-income st  more