WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Legal Fellow Warns of Dangerous Precedent After Tina Peters Sentence Reduction * Recently, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reduced the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of tampering with election equipment after a long pressure campaign from President Donald Trump that included withholding federal funds intended for Colorado. Following this action by Governor Pol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn named Dean of the College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Julie Jansen The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has named Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn as the next Dean of the College of Nursing following a national search. His appointment begins July 1, 2026. Ahn joins UAH from the University of Arizona, where he currently serves as Dean and Professor of the Co more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS, Wow, what another great FCPS week!! So many amazing events and so little time ;>) I'm excited to share that FCPS received two nominations for the 68th Capital Emmy Awards from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. " Girls Flag Football: Be a Trailblazer - Get in the Game!  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Grant awarded to UAB to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants * Ariel Salas, M.D., has received an R34 grant to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants. A researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics has received a three-year R34 grant totaling $634,334, pioneering research in optimizing early milk nutrition to improve lung development and reduce res more PR

TROY, Alabama, May 18 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * History student claims national championship for the Trojan Debate Team * Carmen Cruz, a sophomore history major from Madison, Alabama, won the National Online Forensics Championship on Friday, March 27. Cruz competed in five rounds to win and finish out the Trojan Debate Team's 2025-2026 season. Completing her first full season in competing with the Debate Team as vice president, Cruz said winning the national title more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 19 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ian P. Faria Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Rising Construction-Defect Lawsuits Against Major U.S. Homebuilders Bradley partner Ian P. Faria was quoted in The Wall Street Journal arguing that aggressive plaintiffs' attorneys are helping drive the wave of litigation, rather than widespread builder misconduct. According to Faria, plaintiff attorneys in new developments often go "door-to-door," id more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS's Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings SAN FRANCISCO--The IRS wants to take most of the life savings of Tuncay Saydam, an 88-year-old retired professor. More than $400,000. Not because Tuncay did not pay his taxes, but because he did not fill out a one-page form. A form he didn't even know about. This past winter, a district court in Califor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Robert Cekada, director of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you to discuss the President's FY 2027 budget r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Trial: Whole Blood and Components Equally Effective in Prehospital Trauma Care Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical technicians to use in treating patients with severe, traumatic bleeding before arriving at the hospital, according to a large, nationwide trial directed by University o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Palmer Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * Media Contact: Hope Dawson (link sends email) (202) 225-4921 BIRMINGHAM, AL - Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) is pleased to announce Ever Waites from Westminster School at Oak Mountain as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's Sixth District. The winning artwork is titled "My Ebenezer." Rep. Palmer presented Eve more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 17, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid 2025 Impact Report, "Big Bets, Real Results," highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more * The Rockefeller Foundation today released its 2025  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership  more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 18 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Susan Herman: Promoter of Civil Liberties, Future Lawyers, and the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg * Professor Susan Herman is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory or to send greetings to Professor Herman, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line " Professor Herman Retirement." She would love to hear from her former students and colleagues more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 19 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tara Ravi Quoted in Part B News on Key AI Concerns in Healthcare Bradley partner Tara Ravi was quoted in Part B News emphasizing that AI can create legal and compliance exposure even when it appears to improve efficiency or documentation quality. "The government side is set up so that if you send them all 'perfect' claims, they may start auditing based on pattern recognition," Ravi warned, noting tha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Calls for Federal Action to Protect Children from the Harms of Social Media * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law to discuss how landmark social media verdicts demand Congressional action to protect children from online dangers. Senator Britt spoke with witnesses more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Richard Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Shield Youth from Targeted Gambling Advertising * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced landmark legislation to combat the rapid and concerning rise in youth gambling. The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement (GAME) Act would prohibit social media companies and other more PR