WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director. Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in lega more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Democrats' List of 23 Demands * "Democrats want to abolish ICE. They want to abolish borders. And they want to turn America into a sanctuary country. If Democrats had their way, removing illegal immigrants from our communities would become nearly impossible." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Democrats' new list of radical de more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on FTC settlement with Express Scripts to bring down prescription drug costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) confirmed it has reached a historic settlement with Express Scripts, Inc. and its affiliated entities (collectively "ESI") to bring down patients' out-of-pocket costs for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following statement on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Center for a Humane Economy Says NIH Proposal to Make the Oregon Primate Research Facility into a Sanctuary Makes Fiscal and Scientific Sense Lawmakers, governors, public health agency leaders want to expedite transition to human-relevant testing methods and to halt unethical, ineffective, costly uses of primates * The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action welcomed n more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Russia-Azerbaijan: Relations Back on the Rocks The Kremlin's idea of a rapprochement is very different to Baku's. By Emil Avdaliani Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia persist, and this despite the tacit rapprochement that materialized as a result of the meeting between the presidents of the two countries in October in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. During the talks, held on the  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" * NEW YORK - (February 5, 2026) - CNN announced today that Emmy(r) and Peabody-winning comedian and host Craig Ferguson will host a new CNN Original Series, Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose, a cross-country journey to explore the topics and people who make up modern America and ask what it really means to be Amer more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Atlanta real estate pioneer to keynote March 25 Legacy Celebration; award nominations, ticket sales begin Columbus State University's annual Legacy Celebration banquet, to be held on Wednesday, March 25, will honor university students, employees, alumni and partners for their advocacy, leadership and accomplishments. The dinner program begins at 6 p.m. in the university's Cunningham Center on its Main Cam more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Columbus, Georgia Resident Denied Opportunity to Share Life Affirming Messages Near Abortion Center * Columbus, GA -First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the City of Columbus demanding local resident James Anthony be allowed to share his life-affirming messages to women near the Columbus Wom more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council on Occupational Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing important issues regarding the proposed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. The organization, an accreditor recognized by the Secretary of Education, represents over 500 institutional members across 43 states, focusing primarily on career and technical education institutions. In the letter, the council outlines various "pain points" and recommendati more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar: After landfall urgent response underway * CARE statement by Mirana Fanomezantsoa, CARE Madagascar Country Director "Severe Tropical Storm Fytia made landfall along Madagascar's west coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a high risk of flooding and landslides. Rural and urban communities in B more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Deepening starvation in Sudan * February 5, 2026 - The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Partnership (IPC) alerts today of famine-level acute malnutrition detected in two more localities in North Darfur, Um Baru and Kernoi. Just three months ago, the IPC warned that famine was ongoing in Darfur and Kordofan states, with a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Rick Jackson Entering Georgia's Messy Republican Primary for Governor Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe issued the following statement on Rick Jackson entering the Republican primary for governor of Georgia with a $50 million spending blitz: "Rick Jackson's entrance into this race will only supercharge what has already been a nasty, expensive Republican primary. Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * MAGA Billionaire's Surprise Campaign Launch Upends Georgia's Already Messy GOP Gov Primary Republicans and dark money groups have already committed to spending nearly $64 million in the primary * The shock campaign announcement of MAGA billionaire Rick Jackson today has "upended" Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary - and is set to make what has been an ugly and expensive race to the r more PR

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Feb. 6 -- Electronic Information for Libraries issued the following news: * * * EIFL and Oxford University Press renew agreement EIFL-OUP agreement includes free or discounted access to journals and online products and APC-free publishing in fully open access journals * EIFL has renewed an agreement with Oxford University Press (OUP) for a further year until 31 December 2026. The agreement includes free and discounted access to journals and online products and waived art more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Fisher Phillips Secures Complete Victory for Global Food Manufacturer in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Trial Fisher Phillips announced today that it successfully secured a directed verdict on behalf of client Corbion (Caravan Ingredients Inc.) in a New Jersey employment discrimination trial. The court granted Defendants' motion for involuntary dismissal and dismissed all of Plainti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * For travel and the moments in between: your 2026 Medallion Year starts now Delta kicked off the 2026 Medallion Year on Feb. 1, celebrating Members who earned Status, inviting others to begin their Medallion journey and giving all Members the confidence to plan for 2027. Rooted in personalization, flexibility and everyday value, Medallion(R) Status elevates your travel and the moments in between. * Delta SkyMiles(R) more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Takes New Action to Prosecute Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has taken new action to prosecute 61 individuals on charges of Domestic Terrorism and organized criminal activity tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. "We took action to ensure that groups like Antifa and other anarchists who engaged in Domestic Terrorism were held ac more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Convicts Three for Murder of Athens Toddler ATHENS, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Desmontrez Mathis, Jayden Brown, and Dakious Echols have been convicted for the murder of three-year-old Kyron Santino Zarco Smith, who was shot and killed in a drive-by in Athens on March 8, 2024. Smith was watching tv on his couch at Hallmark Mobi more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 3 (TNSrep) -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU's education programs are on the map for nationwide recruiters, future teachers By Ian Wesselhoff On Jan. 30, representatives from 60 school districts across the country came to Georgia College & State University's campus for its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair, all hoping to connect with the next generation of educators prepared by the John H. Lounsbury College of Education. Just days later, o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hyundai Motor North America has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed rulemaking titled "The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022-2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks." The comment letter expresses Hyundai's perspectives and requests concerning the regulatory changes that would affect the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. In their letter, Hyundai emphas more ST

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Fleet Achieves 20-Million-Kilometer Milestone in Europe - Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet recorded 20 million kilometers of driving across Europe, as of January 2026 - With 165 units in operation across five European countries, XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are showing their leadership in the global  more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * International Rendering Symposium Highlights the Power of Science, Storytelling and Sustainability in Animal Agriculture at 2026 IPPE The 2026 International Rendering Symposium brought together global leaders from the rendering, animal agriculture, sustainability and communications sectors to tackle a critical industry challenge: clearly, credibly and compellingly communicating more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Gazprom Increasing Natural Gas Exports to Georgia By Giorgi Menabde Executive Summary: * On January 14, Russian energy giant Gazprom announced its natural gas supplies to Georgia increased by more than 40 percent between 2024 and 2025. Russian natural gas supplies to Georgia have been growing steadily since 2021, strengthening Moscow's influence over Georgian e more PR

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Endorses Rick Jackson for Georgia Governor Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement endorsing Rick Jackson for the next Governor of Georgia: "Rick Jackson has long been a trusted and leading champion of small businesses in Georgia and across the country. He understands firsthand how lower taxes, fewer regulations, and conservative polic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Obtains Rosters Identifying Jack Smith's Top Deputies * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it secured the release of rosters identifying the names of top deputies who worked for former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The names were released after Judicial Watch filed a May 2023 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit challenging the Biden Justice Department's more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Learning by doing: Accounting students engage with community through VITA * A partnership between accounting students from Augusta University's James M. Hull College of Business and United Way of the CSRA is providing students with a learning opportunity outside of the classroom coupled with a chance to give back to the community. The experience has allowed the students to offer free tax preparation to el more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations * Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement in response to growing recognition that the Trump administration's immigration policies are tied to efforts to subvert free and fair elections in the United States. On January 24-the same d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Joins Scott, Sanders, Bonamici, 70 Lawmakers in Slamming Trump Administration for Making Child Care More Expensive * WASHINGTON - Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Early Childhood, Elementary, and more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Nancy Grace returns to Mercer for Founders' Day address * Mercer University held its annual Founders' Day event in Toney Auditorium on Feb. 4, with alumna Nancy Grace, a television personality, author and former prosecutor, delivering the keynote address. Founders' Day is a tradition at Mercer where prominent alumni return to campus to share their experiences at the University and how it has impacted their life  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Sierra Club released a new tracker which shows that while Americans are grappling with soaring costs, utility companies are planning to add nearly 500 more expensive and polluting gas-fired power plants across the country. Over the past year, electricity prices increased at double the rate of inflation.  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- The National Press Photographers Association issued the following news: * * * NPPA Response to Recent Layoffs The layoffs at The Washington Post and Atlanta Journal-Constitution are a significant moment for visual journalism. The NPPA is deeply saddened by news of the massive layoffs at The Washington Post and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. At the Post, we understand they have laid off all 8 staff photographers and 8 of their 14 photo editors. News from Atlanta  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * A Generation Threatened: New Data Highlights Challenges Facing Undocumented High School Graduates Research from the Presidents' Alliance and the Migration Policy Institute shows declines in the number of undocumented students graduating high school annually. * A new fact sheet released by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Applauds Mulberry-Census Resolution * GAINESVILLE, GA - Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the City of Mulberry received its certified population letter from the U.S. Census Bureau. "I'm thrilled that the City of Mulberry received its certified population letter," said Clyde. "Securing this letter was key to the city's survival and financial st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Johnson Secures More Than $11 Million For Local Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that more than $11 million in Community Project Funding he secured for Georgia's 4th District is in the final FY2026 spending bills approved by Congress and signed into law by the president this week. The funding will directly address some of the most pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Peters, Langworthy, Levin, Carey reintroduce bill encouraging drug development to combat antimicrobial resistance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Mike Levin (D-CA), and Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Launching Inquiry into Implementation of Childcare Programs at Atlanta VA Medical Center * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into the implementation of childcare programs at Atlanta's VA Medical Center. In early 2021, Congress passed the Johnny Isakson and David P. Row Act, which mandated that each VA Medical Center implement a childcare assistance program by J more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Highlights Tragic Consequences of Democrats' Open Border Policies on Senate Floor * Shares Stories of Victims of Illegal Immigration, Announces Plan to Protect America WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke from the Senate floor to share the stories of victims of illegal immigration, condemn the political exploitation of "suicidal empathy" to enable radical polic more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldier Killed in 2013 to Be Awarded Medal of Honor * Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, a 10th Mountain Division soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding a Polish military officer from an explosion, will be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Donald Trump announced the award in a call Tuesday with Ollis' parents, Robert and Linda Ollis, according to t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Unanimously Advances Legislation to Expand Physician Licensing * Atlanta, GA - The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, testified in support of Senate Bill 427 at the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. LIBRE Georgia, Strategic Director Stefanie Zaenker, explained the importance of the legi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Student Participates in Panel on the Future of Civic Engagement in Connecticut * A UConn student leader recently joined state officials on a public panel examining the future of civic engagement in Connecticut, offering a student perspective rooted in hands-on experience with local government and policy research. Ryan Engels '27 (CLAS), a political science major and fast-track MPA student, w more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA's record impact helps power Georgia's economy Annual report shows a 9.5% increase in the university's economic impact on the state By Mike Wooten Fueled by a booming research ecosystem and expansive public service initiatives, the University of Georgia generated a record $9.2 billion economic impact on its home state in 2025. This total represents an $800 million increase over the previous year, a sur more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Scientists ID genetic basis for muscle formation New CRISPR screening platform specific to human muscle cells is the first of its kind By David Mitchell Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after injury. For some, however, muscle development goes awry, leading to weakness, delayed motor milestones or lifelong disabilities more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 6 -- USA Softball issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * USA Softball Names 2026 U-18 Women's National Team After advancing through the High Performance Program (HPP), USA Softball has announced the athletes that will represent the U.S. on the international stage at the 2026 U-18 Women's Pan American Championship. Known as "The Pipeline to the Women's National Team Program," the selected athletes worked their way through the HPP at the local level befo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Calls for New Nashville Electric Service Leadership, Praises Judicial Nomination for Western District of Tennessee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the need to replace Nashville Electric Service leadership following the company's failure to properly prepare for Winter Storm Fern, leaving thousands of Tennesse more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Sounds the Alarm on Trump's Election Threats, ICE Deployments at Polling Places on MS NOW * Washington, D.C. -Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to condemn Steve Bannon's call for ICE agents to "surround the polls" and the Trump administration's ongoing attempts to undermine free and fair elections. Schiff also  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Women's Health Issues has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the agency to extend the data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The organization emphasizes the critical role that PRAMS plays in maternal health research, highlighting its extensive datasets as invaluable resources for researchers focusing on women's health. As part of its advocacy efforts, Women's Health Issues, under  more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * World Trademark Review Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke's Intellectual Property Practice and Nine Attorneys in WTR 1000 Rankings * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke and nine attorneys have been recognized among the world's leading national and international trademark practitioners in World Trademark Review 's 2026 edition of the WTR 1000. The World's Leading Trademark Profe more PR