MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Advocates Condemn Florida Rule Targeting Undocumented Students * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Immigrant rights advocates, student leaders and policy organizations today condemned a pair of discriminatory rules moving through Florida's education system that would close the door on undocumented students seeking a college education and inflict lasting harm on students, families and the state's future workforce. On Tuesday, the Florida  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Beeson Practicums Prepare Students through Experience, Service * As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Samford University is reflecting on the ideals and values that set America apart, including faith-inspired service. At the university's Beeson Divinity School, students learn not only in the classroom but in the field through the school's Supervised Ministry Practicum and Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum. Beyond preparing them for more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cadets of Character: Samford Fosters Air Force Excellence through ROTC Detachment 012 * The sun rises over Reid Chapel as the cadets of Air Force ROTC Detatchment 012 stand in formation at the end of their Friday morning leadership lab. Other students walk across campus to make their 8 a.m. classes, but these 40 cadets are completely still, awaiting further commands. ROTC is one of three commissioning pathways to becoming an Air Force officer. Compa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Encourages Community Lenders to Apply for CDFI Funding Following OMB Release of Grant Applications * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) encourages Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders in Idaho and across the country to apply promptly for federal funding after the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released long-awaited Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) and application materials for the CDFI Fund more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household energy bills, and strengthen U.S. energy and indus more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 3 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering Development Conference 2026 hosted by Auburn Engineering By Nick Bowman The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted the 2026 Engineering Development Forum June 22-24, the first time the conference had been held in Alabama. EDF supports the mission of development professionals, communicators, administrators and others who advance university engineering programs. Auburn Engineering was an early member of the organization and hos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Employment of Children in Agriculture Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45 Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture With some exceptions, the minimum age for employment in agricultural occupations is  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 2 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Marks America's 250th Birthday with Fourth of July Message * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a video message for America's 250 th birthday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In her message, Governor Ivey reflects on the nation's founding, expresses optimism for America's future and encourages Alabamians to celebrate the historic milestone by remembering those who defend our freedoms and by passing a more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 2 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Pays Tribute to Alabama Manufacturers and Workers on National "Made in the USA" Day * MONTGOMERY -In observance of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama's manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic growth in the Yellowhammer State. "On 'Made in the USA' Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Kicks Off Annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival as Part of Statewide Tour Celebrating America250 * RIPLEY, W.Va. \- Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival during a ceremony at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center. First established in 1963 through a collaborative vision of multiple state agencies, the festival has spent over six decades protectin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Rolls Out Red, White and Blue Displays Across Federal Buildings Nationwide * Patriotic displays featured at 263 GSA-managed locations, including 27 in the District of Columbia WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a nationwide effort to install patriotic displays in more than 250 federal buildings and leased spaces across all 50 states and U.S. territories. "GSA i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomedical research, KidneyCure is committed to building more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Lina Machado Bejarano Named to ABA On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers List * Bradley is pleased to announce that Lina Machado Bejarano, an associate in the firm's Atlanta office, has been selected to the American Bar Association's list of On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers for 2026. The annual On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Awards provide national recognition for ABA young lawyer members who exemplify a broad range of  more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 2 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC unveils 2026-2027 Campaign Plan * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command is a one-star subordinate command of the Army Contracting Command and the Army Materiel Command. The MICC 2026-2027 Campaign Plan graphic, unveiled July 1, 2026, highlights the MICC's mission, commander's intent and initiatives, lines of effort and desired effects and outcomes, all nested within Army  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations' Existence in the State * TALLAHASSE, Fla. -The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, Akeel & Valentine, PLC, and Bondurant Mixson & Ellmore LLP today filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida officials' imminent and baseless designation of the Council on  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 3 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law Professors Offer Insight on Supreme Court Rulings Author: Jonathan Bailey On Tuesday, the Supreme Court concluded its 2025-26 term with landmark decisions addressing birthright citizenship, mail-in voting, religious liberty, and presidential authority. Professors Richard Garnett, Derek Muller, Ashley Sanchez, and Haley Proctor shared their legal expertise with several national news outlets, offering analysis of the Court's  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds to growing Tampa Bay team New hires support clients through Synovus to Pinnacle brand transition - TAMPA, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added two experienced financial professionals in Tampa Bay, further expanding the firm's expertise in treasury manag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following opening remarks on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, Reconciliation, and Force Design 2028": * * * The Coast Guard is a military service that performs a comprehensive set of safety, lifesaving, law enforcement, and national security missions. The Service's activities benefit and more PR

TROY, Alabama, July 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY hosts week-long girls' STEM camp * Sixteen local middle school students spent a week of their summer immersing themselves in the different aspects of STEM during the Girl Power STEM Camp hosted by Troy University. Camp organizer Danielle Hudson started the camp five years ago for girls in 6 th -8 th grade in an effort to correct the "leaky pipeline" for women in STEM fields. "Scientific literature says that middle school is the age where girls decide they don more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 3 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Progress and Possibility in The Renaissance Era: Dr. Brown's Second Anniversary as President and CEO Keeping with a solemn tradition he holds dear, Dr. Mark A. Brown began the day on July 1 - the second anniversary of his tenure as Tuskegee's president and CEO, and the first alumnus to hold this role - with a prayer service at the University Chapel. The event began with a rendition of "Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord" as Dr. Brown was joined by First Lady Gwe more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1. John Spollen, M.D., the college's associate dean for Northwest Arkansas, was named executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, replacing James Graham, M.D., who is retiring after 35 years of service to UAMS and Arkansas. Leslie Stone, M.D. more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows By Kim Horner As semiconductor manufacturers invest heavily in new facilities in North Texas and across the U.S., The University of Texas at Dallas is leading regional efforts to train workers for the growing industry. Building on its workforce-development efforts and partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers and community colleges, UT Dallas has been selected to lead key initiative more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 2 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball announces WNT Program rosters for 2026 WBSC World Cup Group Stage and International Cup USA Softball has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Program at two international events in 2026 -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup Group C Stage Event and the USA Softball International Cup. Selected by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), the 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * We're in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27 * HOUSTON, July 2, 2026 - The name of the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is synonymous with excellence in the game of college football, and once again, fans playing EA SPORTS College Football 27's Dynasty Mode will have the chance to win the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Award as the game's National Coach of the Year. Last year more PR