REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * 904th Contracting Battalion demystifies federal acquisition for Savannah area small businesses * FORT STEWART, GA -The 904th Contracting Battalion recently executed a federal contracting workshop in partnership with the Savannah Chamber of Commerce. This initiative, a cornerstone of the battalion's business development efforts, attracted 74 small businesses interested in exploring opportunities within the federal marketplace. Conducted a more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 18 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * ADOW Names Eddie Wiggins as Chief Inspections Officer Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg J. Reed announced today that Eddie Wiggins has been appointed to the role of Chief Inspections officer. In this role, Wiggins will lead the Elevator and Boilers Division, the Mining Division, and the Child Labor Division. These divisions are responsible for regulating and ensuring safety for all Alabamians. "I am confident Eddi more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 17 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2026 Fish Consumption Advisories The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) collected samples of specific fish species more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Alabama rock quarry commits to changes, relief for community in settlement with SELC BELLE MINA, Ala. -- Four Belle Mina churches and community members, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), resolved their lawsuit against a controversial limestone quarry. The quarry landowners and operator, Grayson Carter & Son, Inc., agreed to permanent changes to the quarry site in order to meaningfully mitigate impact more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Timothy Petty, assistant secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act (H.R. 2406), Offshore Parity Act (H.R. 8542) and legislation to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment * Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for misleading and deceptive representations regarding minor gender transition procedures.  Florida's lawsuit contends that the American Academy of Pediatrics' claims abo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on June 12, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Creative Inquiry program recognizes faculty, graduate student mentors with awards * Shahid Mukhtar, professor of genetics and biochemistry, was recognized for his work mentoring undergraduate researchers with the Phil and Mary Bradley Faculty Award for Mentoring in Creative Inquiry.  Mukhtar mentors students in the project "Dissecting Plant Complexity: From Arabidopsis Mutants to Soybean Drought Mechanisms," which gives students hands-on research exper more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Everett Wess on Winning Alabama's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates Everett Wess on winning Alabama's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Democratic voters throughout the state once again turned out to back candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families. In response to Everett Wess' victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 17 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Public Service Commission Appointments * Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Quinton Ross to the Public Service Commission.  During the last Regular Session, the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 475, which puts a freeze on electric rates and gives the people of Alabama broader representation on the Public Service Commission. The new law require more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Key Takeaways from Georgia and Alabama's Primary Runoffs * WASHINGTON (June 17, 2026) - The Georgia and Alabama primary runoffs helped clarify the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In Georgia, Republicans chose Rep. Mike Collins to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what is expected to be one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. With the primaries largely settled, attention now turns to the general el more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC workforce logs more than 200 million steps during second annual Golden Sneaker Challenge * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Nearly 400 military and Civilian employees from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command logged hundreds of millions collective steps during the second-annual Golden Sneaker Strong Teams Challenge, promoting wellness, readiness and teamwork while celebrating the Army's 251st birthd more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Joe Spraggins, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the Offshore Parity Act (H.R. 8542): Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to be here today and testify on behalf of the Gulf of America state agencies. I am Joe Spraggins, Executive Director at the Mississippi Department of Marine  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $20 million in conservation grants to restore, enhance and protect longleaf pine forests across nine southern states. The grants will leverage more than $18.6 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $38.6 million. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued subsequent renewed operating licenses for Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, allowing Southern Nuclear Operating Company Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, to continue operating the Georgia facility under renewed authorization granted on June 11, 2026. The agency said Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-57 and NPF-5 apply to Units 1 and 2, respectively. Hatch, located near Baxley, Georgia, consists of two boiling-water reactors that are authorized t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA-ENDORSED KATHERINE ROBERTSON WINS ALABAMA RUNOFF Robertson Was the 11th Open-Seat Endorsee in RAGA's 27-Year History - The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) congratulates Katherine Robertson on becoming Alabama's next Attorney General. Katherine has served as the Chief Counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for the past decade and was only the 11th candidate RAGA formally endorsed in the organization's 27-year more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Applauds Georgia Legislature's Decision To Forgo Redistricting Plans in Special Session * In response to the outpouring of concern from Georgia voters and voting rights advocates, leaders in the Georgia Legislature announced earlier today that they will not move forward with redistricting efforts during the current special legislative session. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is pleased that lawmakers have chosen more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43% Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Insurance Informa more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tropical Storm Arthur: Medical Aid Pre-Positioned Along Texas & Louisiana Coast * Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is moving northeast along the Texas coast, with communities bracing for excessive rainfall and potential flooding over the coming days. The storm, which was tracking towards the Texas/Louisiana border, has prompted tropical storm warnings from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Forces Senate Showdown on the Future of College Sports Senators Cruz and Cantwell block the Student Athlete Act - Last night, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) moved to pass his bill, the Student Athlete Act, by unanimous consent, forcing the Senate to confront the growing crisis in college athletics. The Student Athlete Act would rein in the transfer portal, clarify eligibility requirements, protect scholarship commitments,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tim Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing in Foreign-Trade Zones * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026 to allow goods produced in Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) to be exported duty-free to Mexico and Canada. This bill levels the playing field for American manufacturers by removing a trade disadva more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 17 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF student researcher charts a path to medical school * Born in Brazil and raised in Tampa after immigrating to the U.S. with her family at age 12, Anne Araujo arrived at the University of North Florida in summer 2022 determined to build a future rooted in science, service and leadership. Four years later, the 22-year-old will graduate July 31 with a degree in biomedical science with a minor in leadership, and as a proven campus leader who  more PR