All Policy & Public Interest
The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.
ARDA Applauds U.S. Treasury Department's Decisive Action Against Cartel-Linked Timeshare Fraud in Mexico
Industry association supports new sanctions that will protect timeshare owners WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARDA, the trade association for the vacation ownership and timeshare industries, today released a statement praising the U.S. Department of the Treasury for its...
Alejandro Hernandez Expands ARH Global Advisors LLC as Multi-State Fiduciary & Private-Client Financial Advisory Platform
Alejandro Hernandez Expands ARH Global Advisors LLC as Multi-State Fiduciary & Private-Client Financial Advisory Platform MANHATTAN, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alejandro Hernandez, Founder and Principal of ARH Global Advisors LLC, announced the continued expansion of his...
Federal Judge Dismisses Universal Life Church Lawsuit; Church to Appeal to Fourth Circuit
The Universal Life Church announced it will appeal a federal court's dismissal of its lawsuit challenging the unequal treatment of its ministers in Virginia, vowing to seek review before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on constitutional grounds. SEATTLE, Feb. 19,...
Haefele Flanagan Acquires Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, PC, Expanding Nonprofit Advisory Capabilities
Haefele Flanagan, a full-service accounting and advisory firm, has acquired Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, PC, a firm specializing in nonprofit accounting and advisory services. MAPLE SHADE, N.J., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haefele Flanagan, a full-service accounting and advisory firm,...
Top Nonprofit PR Agency to Present at NTEN Conference, Session on Ethical AI Use in Not-for-profit Communications
Chris Rosica Presents with Workforce Innovator Bethany Friedlander From New Bridge Cleveland FAIR LAWN, N.J., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chris Rosica, president and CEO of Rosica Communications, an award-winning nonprofit PR agency, was selected to give a dynamic, 60-minute talk...
Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton Receives $300,000 Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to Support Active-Duty Military Families
The funding will help sustain and expand access to on-base programs and services keeping families steady through the demands of military life. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Camp Pendleton announced today a $300,000 grant from The...
Eight Leaders Receive Funding, Recognition for Promising Solutions to Timely Needs in California
The James Irvine Foundation Celebrates 2026 Leadership Award Recipients, 20th Anniversary of Investments in Innovative, Effective Leaders in California SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The James Irvine Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 Leadership...
Survivors Voice Director Calls for Full Release of Epstein Files
The director of Survivors Voice, an organization founded to aid adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, is calling for the full release of all names in the Epstein files. BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STOP THE CIRCUS – RELEASE THE NAMES – PROTECT THE CHILDREN "None is...
Celebrate the Ocean at Ocean Fest 2026, A Free Zero-Waste Beach Festival in Surf City, NC
Ocean Fest 2026 takes place May 2 in Surf City, NC, as a free, all-day zero-waste beach festival celebrating the ocean and community impact. The family-friendly celebration includes a vintage surf contest, eco-exhibitors, live music, a 5K beach run, an ocean-themed vendor market, food...
Deanan Gourmet Popcorn Now Available in +Shop, Delivering 20% to 40% Donations for Participating Schools and Nonprofits!
MarketNation today announced the launch of Deanan Gourmet Popcorn in +Shop, where shoppers decide which nonprofit benefits from their purchase. A $29.99 box of 9 bags of Deanan Gourmet Popcorn generates approximately $10 for a participating nonprofit. CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026...
91% of Young Drivers Graduates avoid Distracted Driving vs 17-21% National Averages
Young Drivers of Canada 2026 Graduate Survey results revealed that 91% of students who completed the Young Drivers program more than two years ago reported never or rarely driving distracted, and continue to demonstrate strong, lasting habits in hazard identification, predictive driving...
Ladoga Recovery Center Deepens Community Engagement Through Local Partnerships and Giving
Ladoga Recovery Center is strengthening its connection to the Crawfordsville and Ladoga communities through partnerships, charitable contributions, and community events that support recovery and resilience. The center's initiatives reflect an ongoing commitment to community engagement and...
FlexCare Donates Gaming Kiosks to Shriners Children's Northern California, Bringing Comfort and Connection to Pediatric Patients
Clinician-led initiative delivers mobile video game stations to support emotional well-being during hospital stays for pediatric patients and families SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FlexCare today announced the donation of gaming kiosks to Shriners Children's...
Funding Expands Access to Prevention Education for Child Safety Training in 16 States
Second-year scholarship expands investment in child protection and community-based prevention. CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Darkness to Light, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, announced the recipients of its 2025 Advocacy...
Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for Survivors Abused by Former Teacher and Coach in Lehigh County Secured by Laffey Bucci D'Andrea Reich and Ryan
Laffey Bucci D'Andrea Reich and Ryan secured a $6 million settlement for three survivors who were sexually abused by former teacher and coach Christian Willman while he was employed at Parkland High School in Lehigh County. The lawsuit alleged years of grooming and abuse enabled by...
Historic Union Drive Launches at Nevada's Legal Brothel Industry
Sheri's Ranch Workers Form United Brothel Workers with CWA Local 9413, Demand Modern Contracts and Reinstatement of Fired Courtesans PAHRUMP, Nev., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a historic first for Nevada's modern legal brothel industry, sex workers at Sheri's Ranch have...
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Named Legacy Sponsor for Bob Hope Patriotic Hall Centennial Celebration
Historic Venue to Host "Honoring 100 Years of Service, Building the Next 100" Gala Event LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Warrior Heritage Foundation (WHF), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans...
Run for a Cause: Sarasota Lawyers Alex & Chase Champion 5K for Autism Support
Alpha Law Group will host its annual 5K for Autism in Sarasota, bringing families together for a free, sensory-friendly event designed to celebrate inclusion, raise awareness, and support children on the autism spectrum. The community-focused event provides a safe, welcoming environment...
Shawmut Corporation Joins U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings & Better Plants Program
Commits to 25% energy intensity reduction within 10 years WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shawmut Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials and sustainable engineered textile solutions, has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings...
Leading Automotive Technical Standards Association, STAR, Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Officers
Standards organization serves OEMs, technology providers, and dealers MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), the leading automotive IT standards organization, announced the election of its 2026 Board of Directors and...