CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate AluHouse: * * * AluHouse Debuts North American Steel Modular Solution at 2026 World of Modular, Securing Four Industry Awards AluHouse Group, a Hong Kong-based modular manufacturer, made its North American debut from April 20-23 at the Modular Building Institute (MBI)'s 2026 World of Modular held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the company presented a seven-story steel modula  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

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Calls Out Secretary Burgum Over His Plan to Cut Bureau of Reclamation Funding Amid Historic Drought * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) pressed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum about his plans to gut funding for the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), the agency responsible for overseeing water management and drought mitigation. Amid the ong  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto to Trump Administration: Don't Put Tariffs on Oil, Gas Imports from Allies As energy costs skyrocket, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) demanded the Trump Administration refrain from imposing new tariffs on oil and gas imports from allied and partner countries. In her letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, the Senator spoke out against the Adminis  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Murkowski Propose Roadmap for Development of Next-Generation Geothermal Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) unveiled the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, a roadmap for America's research, development, and demonstration of next-generation geothermal systems. Next-generati  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 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 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Condemns Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Calls for Immediate Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Act * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana v. Callais: "Today, the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most consequential   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program - Background and Selected Considerations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Trends This section of the report evaluates trends regarding funding, capital and planning grant awards, and modal split of grant awards since the beginning of the program in FY2009 through FY2025. This section also examines policy c  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * Local Guest Strikes $24,800 Jackpot at Cadence Crossing Casino HENDERSON -- The Las Vegas Valley's newest gaming destination for locals paid off big time for a local guest Tuesday evening, as she turned a modest wager into a major payday at Cadence Crossing Casino. At approximately 7:20 p.m., the guest, who wished to remain anonymous, placed a $11.40 bet on Super Hot Flaming Pots(TM) - Mrs. Wong, a popular sl  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

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support AI/AN Health Organizations * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would allow U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps officers to be assigned to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). The PHS ACCESS Act addresses an oversight in current law to authorize thes  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release: * * * Office of Advocacy Appoints Steve Owen as Region 9 Advocate The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy), the independent voice for small businesses within the executive branch, is pleased to announce Steve Owen has been named Region 9 Advocate. As the Region 9 Advocate, a role that has been vacant since 2021, Owen serves as the voice in Washington, D.C. for over 5 million small busine  more

RENO, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Robotics program blends versatility, creativity and hands-on creation Robotics and its close cousin, artificial intelligence, are shaping how we live and work, and Nevada Engineering is responding with new programs to prepare the next generation of engineers.  The robotics master's degree program launched in fall 2025, producing two graduates this past winter. A robotics minor providing a broad exposure to r  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Arkansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Severe Winter Weather The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Arkansas who sustained economic losses caused by the severe winter weather occurring  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Seven Former Aggies Joining NFL Teams Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, Utah State had two of its former football players sign free agent contracts, while five more have been invited to rookie mini camps. Noah Avinger and Brady Boyd both signed free agent contracts with NFL teams as Avinger will join the Los Angeles Chargers and Boyd will join the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bryson Barnes, Miles D  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care * Kathleen Thimsen has found a way to provide an unforgettable learning experience for her nursing students while addressing a critical need in the community: better care for an aging population. A forensic nurse and associate professor-in-residence at the UNLV School of Nursing, Thimsen develops her curricu  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is ess  more