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

FARGO, North Dakota, April 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Built by Bison: Student Made marketplace launching at NDSU * NDSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business is preparing to launch a new Student-Made marketplace in Fall 2026, creating a unique platform for students to design, produce and sell original products while gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and business operations. The Student-Made marketpla  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve  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 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines and Secretary Burgum in Senate Energy Committee: Pass the America the Beautiful Act, Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed the importance of passing Daines' bill, the America the Beautiful Act, as well as completing critical w  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens A student answers questions from judges on her poster board as Montana State University hosts the annual National History Day in Montana state contest Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson * The Cold War. Musicians Coleman Hawkins and Louis Armstrong. Sputnik. The Greensboro sit-ins during   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a hearing to discuss legislative solutions to meet growing power demand while protecting ratepayers: * * * "Good morning and welcome to today's legislative hearing to discuss proposals to improve the power sector during this time of historic load growth and affordability challenges. "Access to reliable and affordable ene  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $406,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in North Dakota * DENVER - Today, 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 across the country. These grants will strengthen syste  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. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak presses for fair cost allocation, highlights grid solutions at Energy Subcommittee hearing * Washington, D.C. - At today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled, "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers," Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) emphasized a clear principle: those who drive the need for new energy infrastructure s  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * King Charles III Delivers Joint Address to Congress During Historic First U.S. State Visit as Monarch * Visit Celebrates 250 th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, Enduring U.S. and U.K. Partnership ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited the United States this week, marking their first official visit to the United States   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources * To watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today argued that current-and rising-oil and gas prices due to the war in Iran are demonstrating the economic value of a more diverse energy strategy that includes re  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. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Resolution Recognizes April 2026 as Second Chance Month * ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - After serving their sentences, formerly incarcerated individuals should be stepping into a new chapter. But for many, the next chapter is defined by barriers, not opportunity. The challenges they face - from employment to housing to education - don't end when the  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, April 30 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND College of Education & Human Development hosts inaugural Torchbearer Awards Awardees praised college for support in their personal and professional endeavors at UND * UND's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) hosted its inaugural Torchbearer Awards on April 16, recognizing excellence in leadership, innovation, service and mentorship in what will become an annual eve  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Wis., Mich. schools can apply for behavioral health grants * b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may require additional behavioral support. Developed by school psychologist Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D., b.e.s.t. offers educators straightforward,  more