MADISON, Wisconsin, May 2 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' lawmakers aim to protect abortion rights in Wisconsin The FFRF Action Fund's "Secularists of the Week" are two lawmakers leading a bill that would vastly expand reproductive freedom in Wisconsi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48520) on May 1, 2025, entitled "Telecommunications: CRS Products" by senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan: * * * SUMMARY Telecommunications infrastructure and programs have a long history of congressional interest and present several issues for policymakers, including those related to fifth-generation (5G) and next-generation technologies, broadband deployment, emergency communications infrastructu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Planned Parenthood CEO Discuss Post-Dobbs Threats to Reproductive Rights LANSING - In the latest episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sits down with President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Alexis McGill Johnson for a conversation about the devastating consequences of the post- Dobbs reality in the United States. Dobbs more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Statement on Nomination to Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement praising President Trump's nomination of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: "I am so pleased that President Trump has nominated Whitney Hermandorfer to fill the vacancy on the Sixth Circuit. W more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, May 3 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA CHEERS PRECEDENT-SETTING GOV'T AMICUS BRIEF IN HAWAII 2A CASE BELLEVUE, WA - In what may be the first time in history, the United States has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in full support of petitioners in a case challenging the constitutionality of a state gun control law under the Second Amendment, and the Citizens Committee for the Rig more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * City of Everett Employee Slams AFSCME Union and City With Labor Board Complaints for Illegal Dues Seizures From Paycheck Washington State labor board finds merit in charges, demands response from union bosses and management Everett, WA (May 2, 2025) - Xenia Davidsen, a custodian employed by the City of Everett, filed complaints against American Federation of State, C more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2025 Takes Center Stage at Duquesne's Spring Commencement Duquesne University will celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement ceremonies, recognizing the depth, discipline and professionalism students have cultivated throughout their academic journeys. These graduates leave with a greater sense of purpose and the confidence to pursue even big more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Expands Leadership Team to Build Power & Protect Democracy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Common Cause announced the addition of three new staff hires as the organization adjusts its work to combat the attacks on voting and civil rights under the Trump administration. Alma Couverthie will serve as Senior Vice President of the Campaigns and Organizing Department. She will lead the work to build  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11301) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorney Peter J. Benson: * * * FCC v. Consumers' Research: High Court Hears Challenge to Universal Service Fund In the Communications Act of 1934, Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make available, "so far as possible, to all the people of the United States," wire and radio communications services "with adequate fac more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Issues Statement After U.S. Supreme Court Hears St. Isidore Case Today, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, otherwise known as the St. Isidore case. "The United States Supreme Court heard a case that goes to the very heart of what makes our nation grea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Lambda Legal Urge Supreme Court to Maintain Block of Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban Let's be clear about an undeniable truth: transgender servicemembers have earned their place in our military through hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and merit. And as the lower court found, the administration cannot demonstrate that continuing to allow pa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11298) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman: * * * Legal Challenge to Patient Assistance Programs Puts Anti-Kickback Statute in the Spotlight To help cover consumers' out-of-pocket costs for expensive prescription drugs or other medical items or services, patient assistance programs (PAPs) may offer free drugs or financial assistance to eligible individuals, inc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement issued the following statement: * * * MAY DAY: A CALL TO STAND WITH ALL WORKERS WHOSE RIGHTS ARE UNDER THREAT Washington, DC, May 1st, 2025. On this Dia Internacional de los Trabajadores (May Day), the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) honors the strength of all working people. We raise our voices to demand justice, equality, dignity, and respect for all, especially for immigrants and marginalized workers more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * North Carolina Town Responds to Duke Energy's Bid to Kill Climate Deception Lawsuit CARRBORO, N.C.-- Duke Energy Corporation is sidestepping detailed allegations about its role in a decades-long campaign to deceive the public about the dangers of fossil fuels, worsening the climate crisis and costing a North Carolina town millions of dollars in dama more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * On the Anniversary of the Leaked Dobbs Decision, Remember Winsome Earle-Sears Has a Dangerous Record on Reproductive Rights # VIRGINIA - On the three year anniversary of the leak of the Dobbs decision, Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme record of opposing reproductive rights and celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that opened the door to dangerous abortion bans is back in the spotlight.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11299) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo and Hillel R. Smith: * * * Recent Executive Branch Actions on Immigration (Part 1) Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration laws. These actions address a range of issues, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11300) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo and Hillel R. Smith: * * * Recent Executive Branch Actions on Immigration (Part 2) Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration laws. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of sel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senator Mullin Leads Capitol Tour for Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Washington, D.C. -On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) led a special evening tour of the U.S. Capitol for nearly 50 visiting Oklahomans from the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative. Throughout the tour, Senator Mullin took questions and deta more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters & Colleagues Reintroduce Landmark Legislation to Restore Patent Protections WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced legislation to restore patent eligibility for inventions that are essential to the life sciences and technology industries. Their Patent Eligibility R more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Tillis, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to restore American innovation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee, and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). This bip more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 2, 2025: * * * TN Attorney General Skrmetti Issues Statement on Whitney Hermandorfer's Nomination to Serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit NASHVILLE - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Whitney Hermandorfer, Director of the Strategic Litigation Unit in the Tennessee Attorney General more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - May 2, 2025 Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering attacks on our climate and democracy from the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, and Ti more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Transgender Servicemembers in Talbott Urge the Supreme Court to Continue to Prevent Implementation of the Transgender Military Ban Brief calls out harm of "unprecedented" and "unAmerican" plan to target transgender servicemembers for immediate discharge; even Trump's short-lived 2018 ban never resulted in more than a temporary pause in recruitment WASHINGTON, D.C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Alliance for Justice, an organization committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Trump's First Judicial Nominee Has Disturbing Extremist Record Just before midnight last night, President Trump announced on Truth Social his intent to nominate Whitney Hermandorfer to serve on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Trump's First Judicial Nominee Signals Dangerous Direction for Federal Judiciary Contact: Patrick McNeil, mcneil@civilrights.org WASHINGTON -- Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program and an advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after President Trump announced his intent to nominat more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 3 -- The University of New Mexico School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Court of Appeals Judge Shammara Henderson to Speak at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony The UNM School of Law will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17. This year, the School of Law is honored to welcome Court of Appeals Judge Shammara H. Henderson as the keynote speaker. Appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals in February 2020, Judge Henderson made histo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Warren, Waters Demand Fed Reconsider Its Decision to Rubber Stamp Dangerous Capital One-Discover Merger "This decision will inflict serious harm on consumers and merchants, especially low-income consumers and small businesses, and threaten the stability of the U.S. financial system." Washington, D.C. -  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Waters, Warren Demand Fed Reconsider Its Decision to Rubber Stamp Dangerous Capital One-Discover Merger "This decision will inflict serious harm on consumers and merchants, especially low-income consumers and small businesses, and threaten the stability of the U.S. financial system." Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rankin more PR