MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Annual SEUS-CP forum highlights growth opportunities with a top trading partner Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair led a delegation to the annual Southeast U.S States - Canadian Provinces Business Forum, an opportunity to strengthen bonds and opportunities with one of the state's largest trading partners. This year's conference in Greenville, S.C., allowed current and potential partners across the alliance to expand more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 26 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release: * * * Alabama Department of Workforce Joins the Trump Administration's USDOL and Secretary Keith Sonderling in Combatting Waste and Fraud Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed is proud to join the Trump Administration's Department of Labor in combatting waste and fraud in federal programs, including unemployment insurance. "We're happy to say that here in Alabama, we are being proactive and taking steps to improve the way we  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports * Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference. The agreement, through Disney Advertising, is headlined by the launch of the Allstate SEC Women's Champions Cup, a flagship competition celebrating excell more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports * BIRMINGHAM, Alabama and NORTHBROOK, Ill. (June 25, 2026) - Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference. The agreement, through Disney Advertising, is headlined by the launc more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 26 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Army announces new Space Operations Branch The Army established its new Space Operations Branch on June 12, marking a historic milestone in its continuous transformation to meet the challenges of modern, multidomain warfare. The new branch consolidates the career paths of the Army's space professionals, uniting Functional Area 40A Space Operations Officers and the newly created 40D enlisted Tactical Space Operat more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, June 24 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn University's interdisciplinary approach continues to advance sleep research * For Auburn researchers, there's no snoozing on the science and study of sleep -a vital part of life where the average person will spend roughly one-third of their lifetime. In recent years, research surrounding sleep has grown on the Plains thanks to the collaborative interdisciplinary efforts from various units at Auburn University. One of those helping to lead the way is Dr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Announces Almost $2 Million in FEMA Funding for Alabama's Fourth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Aderholt announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded almost $2 million in federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in Alabama's Fourth District. These projects were authorized through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Speaks at Unveiling of Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Aderholt, a member of the America 250 Commission, joined Speaker Mike Johnson and other Members of Congress at the unveiling of the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, which will be sealed for 250 years until America's quincentennial on July 4, 2276.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Inside Elections Shifts Battleground Gov Races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' Favor Inside Elections shifted the gubernatorial races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' favor as "the cycle continues to deteriorate for Republicans." This is just the latest sign of momentum for Democratic gubernatorial candidates across the map, as they campaign on plans to make life more affordable, in direct contrast to Republican poli more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Final FY27 Spending Bill Passes Committee, Delivers for National Security, North Alabama * WASHINGTON -Representative Dale Strong, a member of the Appropriations Committee, applauded the Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense bill, which marks the twelfth of twelve bills passed by the Committee. The bill enhances America's strategic military advantage, strengthens support for service members and military families, optimizes the Depar more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Foley Hoag Adds Litigator Jason Hipp as Partner in New York Foley Hoag announced today that Jason Hipp has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department. Hipp, who is based in the firm's New York office, leads high-stakes litigation involving human rights, national security, cross-border legal issues, and commercial disputes. His arrival follows the recent additions of other New York-based litigators, including Ambassador  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Force Design People Table drives new workforce improvements * U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Charles Fosse, Deputy Commandant for Personnel, and Command Master Chief Lia Chasteen, Deputy Commandant for Personnel, deliver a video update to the workforce on the progress of the Force Design People Table on April 14, 2026. The video highlights several major initiatives currently underway as part of the Force Design effort, emphasizing ongoin more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tuberville mistakes religious privilege for religious freedom Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has recently bad-mouthed the Freedom From Religion Foundation's criticism of the Auburn University baseball team coach leading players in prayer and the inclusion of crosses and the phrase "Jesus won" on team gear. FFRF Co-Presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor have released the following statement in response: Sen. Tuberville's c more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $77 Million Deckorators Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Lackawanna * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of a new $77.2 million manufacturing and distribution facility by Deckorators Inc. in Lackawanna. Located at 300 Commerce Drive, the 253,310-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility represents the Michigan-based company's first operations in New York State. The expansion will create appro more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 25 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Participation in Great American State Fair * Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the state of Alabama's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., in celebration of America's Semiquincentennial.  "Alabama is proud to be a part of America's 250 th birthday celebration in our nation's capital," said Governor Ivey. "People from all over the world will be able to witness our state's di more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in tracking and investigating cases of online child e more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, June 25 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State's Doctor of Education Program Joins Prestigious National CPED Network * Jacksonville State University's Doctor of Education (EdD) program has been accepted into the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a nationally recognized consortium of more than 160 colleges and schools of education committed to strengthening and advancing doctoral education through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The invitat more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Carousel Capital on Recapitalization of Jay Industrial Repair Global Law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Carousel Capital, a private investment firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the recapitalization of Jay Industrial Repair (Jay Industrial), a Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered provider of maintenance, repair, replacement, and engineering services for industrial users of electric motors and generators, controls, and turb more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 25 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall Seventy-four years after Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford saved his wounded pilot and crippled aircraft over North Korea, his extraordinary heroism was permanently etched in stone at the Enlisted Heritage Hall's Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026.  Col. Damian Schlussel, representing the Schlussel Family Foundation, which sponsored the creation of the monument, joined retired Col. Joe Panza, executive director  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws * Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitutional rights of states to enact election integrit more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 25 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Researchers awarded $8M grant to study long-term impact of Type 2 diabetes treatment for pregnant patients and their children * Insulin is typically the first line of treatment for pregnant patients with Type 2 diabetes. This funding allows researchers to evaluate whether insulin combined with metformin leads to better outcomes for the mother and child. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been awarded an $8 million R01 grant fr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Scott Mascianica Quoted in Bloomberg Law on SEC Effort to Clarify Regulatory Boundaries * Bradley partner Scott Mascianica was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing how the SEC's request for public comment signals a measured, consultative approach to defining regulatory boundaries for prediction markets. According to Mascianica, regulators are likely most interested in input on the definition of the "event prong" within a se more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, June 26 (TNSrep) -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Three Hyundai Models Rank Tops in Segment in JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study * Santa Cruz named top Midsize Pickup for third-consecutive year * Hyundai Santa Cruz, SONATA and VENUE rank highest in their segments * Hyundai KONA and ELANTRA rank second highest in their segments * Hyundai continues to deliver strong initial quality across key vehicle categories - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. - Hyu more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 24 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Through the Lens: Meg Robinson Captures Stories, Community and Opportunity at Samford * When Meg Robinson '26 arrived at Samford University as a freshman, she never imagined the places her camera would take her.  Over four years, Robinson transformed a passion for photography into a portfolio filled with Division I athletics, conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Along the way, she found something even more meaningful: a communi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Commemorates Anniversary of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) in introducing legislation commemorating the fourth anniversary of the historic Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. "Four years ago, the Supreme Court made a historic decision that has saved the lives of count more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Joins Martha MacCallum to Discuss President Trump's Push for SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined The Story with Martha MacCallum following President Trump's closed-door meeting with Republican Senators on Capitol Hill. During the interview, Sen. Tuberville reaffirmed his support for doing whatever it takes to pass the SAVE America Act to secure American elections. Excerpts from Sen. Tu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan support. The law created a benefit that lets eligible V more PR