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NEW REPORT: Shady Super PAC Meddling in NY-17 Primary "is a GOP Front" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Shady Super PAC Meddling in NY-17 Primary "is a GOP Front"
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Shady "Progressive Champions PAC" is linked to Mike Johnson's Congressional Leadership Fund and network of sham 'progressive' PACs
A new investigative report from Popular Information reveals that the shadowy "Progressive Champions PAC" is directly linked to Speaker Mike Johnson's Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) and "is part of a network of sham "progr more PR
Bradley Represents Emalex Biosciences in its Acquisition by Teva Pharmaceuticals (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Bradley Represents Emalex Biosciences in its Acquisition by Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Bradley Partners Greg Hidalgo and Patrick Everman recently led a team of attorneys in the representation of Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. ("Emalex") in its acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., which closed on June 10, 2026.
Additional members of the core Bradley team included partners Erin Reeves McGinnis and Cyru more PR
Built to Last: Toyota's Mobility Journey (10)
PLANO, Texas, June 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Built to Last: Toyota's Mobility Journey
Seven decades. In the life of a nation, it's a chapter. In the life of an industry, it's an evolution. But for one company, it has been a promise kept - a promise not just to sell cars in America, but to assemble them here, alongside the people who drive them.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, the question isn't just how far we've come. It's where we're headed next. Who assembles th more PR
Collaborative study abroad introduces TROY students to the Southern Cone (10)
TROY, Alabama, June 15 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Collaborative study abroad introduces TROY students to the Southern Cone
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This past May, a faculty-led study abroad program took Troy University students to Argentina, Uruguay and for the first time, Brazil. The program was led by Dr. Kelly Suero, Associate Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Dr. Suero's connection to the Southern Cone began as a Rotary International Youth Exchange Student in Buenos Aires, Argentina. O more PR
Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School (10)
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 16 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
Thonnia Lee
Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers has been appointed the new Dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science.
The accomplished educator, administrator, scholar and teacher has more than 25 years of experience spanning academic leadership and faculty service, corporate roles and military service in the more PR
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned judicial nominees during today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. During the first panel, Durbin questioned Judge Daniel Traynor, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, a more PR
Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Head to the Polls for June 16 Primary Runoff Election (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Head to the Polls for June 16 Primary Runoff Election
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to vote in the upcoming June 16 Primary Runoff Election.
"Good government begins with an engaged citizenry. And every Alabama citizen has a responsibility to make their voice heard at the ballot box," said Governor Ivey. "It is critical Alabamians get out and vote in Tuesday's Runoff El more PR
Montana State honor student crowned Miss Montana (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State honor student crowned Miss Montana
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BOZEMAN - A Montana State University student on "a mission to be a public servant" was crowned Miss Montana on May 30 in Butte.
Adella Harris, an Honors College ambassador majoring in political science in the College of Letters and Science, won the state title after representing her hometown of Helena as Miss Queen City for only about two months. Because there was no formal competition held for that titl more PR
New contracting structure at ACC equals integrated armaments lifecycle (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 15 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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New contracting structure at ACC equals integrated armaments lifecycle
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Army Contracting Command (ACC) officially integrated the capabilities of ACC-New Jersey (ACC-NJ) into ACC-Rock Island Arsenal (ACC-RIA) on May 4, creating a unified contracting powerhouse to oversee the entire lifecycle of Army armaments and ammunition. This strategic consolidation was executed to streamline acquisition, eliminate bureaucratic redundancies, and bols more PR
New initiative aims to combat student food insecurity through $5 monthly donations from faculty and staff (10)
TROY, Alabama, June 15 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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New initiative aims to combat student food insecurity through $5 monthly donations from faculty and staff
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A new initiative aimed at combating student food insecurity at Troy University is asking Trojans to consider the impact of a simple monthly gift: $5.
Dubbed the "Power of Five" campaign, the effort encourages faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to contribute $5 per month to support the Trojan Pantry, providing a sustainable source of funding more PR
No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is merely a formality. These 92% of districts are so more PR
Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy (10)
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 15 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news:
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Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy
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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christine Reed Davis will join other higher education leaders at a gathering in Washington, D.C., to begin the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a distinguished program designed to prepare experienced administrators for senior executive roles across colleges and universities.
"I am honored to be selected for the Execu more PR
Reps. Castro, Keating Issue Letter to State, Defense, Homeland Security Depts. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSletter)-- Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, and William Keating, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to the departments of State, Defense and Homeland Security:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 11, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C.20520
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The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
Washington D.C. 20301
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The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue more PR
Tuskegee University Staff Senate Welcomes New Members, Affirms Commitment to Shared Governance (10)
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 16 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University Staff Senate Welcomes New Members, Affirms Commitment to Shared Governance
Crystal Drake
The Tuskegee University Staff Senate formally welcomed a new cohort of staff senators and associate members during a recent induction ceremony that highlighted service, leadership, and the importance of shared governance across campus.
New Staff Senators
* Latasha Wiley - Student First Career Advisor, Career Education and Leadership Development more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures $1.25 Million for the City of Atmore (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures $1.25 Million for the City of Atmore
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $1.25 million for the City of Atmore in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. This funding will support the repair and improvement of Atmore's storm drainage system. In total, Senator Britt directly secu more PR
Wofford College: Montgomery Returns to Board; Goings, Williams Elected for First Time (10)
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 16 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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New Wofford trustees
Montgomery returns to board; Goings, Williams elected for first time
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The South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church elected three new trustees to the Wofford College Board of Trustees on June 9.
The new trustees are Wesley Goings III of Jackson, Mississippi; Betty Montgomery of Campobello, South Carolina; and Dr. Richard L. Williams Jr. '93 of Chapin, South Carolina.
The board's officers will be Chairman S more PR
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