WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI loophole on display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University Universities in Ohio haven't dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so. This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names. "While we have been impacted to an extent by some of the political dynamics at the state lev more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Named No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia for 2026 Albany State University (ASU) has been named the No. 1 Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Georgia for 2026 by MBASchools.org, an independent graduate business education research platform. The recognition places Albany State at the top of Georgia's MBA landscape, affirming the program's academic rigor, ACBSP accreditation, industry-aligned concentrations, and longs more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Showcases Student Innovation at 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Albany State University (ASU), through its Center for Transformational Student Experiences (CTSE), proudly hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, bringing together student scholars, faculty mentors, and academic leaders to celebrate the power of inquiry, innovation, and discovery. This year's theme, Artificial Intelligence and the Transformat more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The University is honored to welcome award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and tel more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus, Missouri) -- Investment in $50,000 in new equipm more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue of workforce certificates. There will be a partic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Artanis Industry Communities, a division of Artanis Capital LLC, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the socioeconomic scoping of the Project Matador Environmental Impact Statement. The letter highlights the workforce housing shortage expected in Carson County, where Project Matador's construction workforce will far exceed the local population and housing capacity. The company, based in Los Angeles, California, detailed that Carson County's population is approximately 5 more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Atlanta Hawks' Former Senior Vice President of Finance Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement A former Atlanta Hawks accounting executive, Lester T. Jones, Jr., has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the NBA team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards. "Jones turne more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices. The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Starbucks on behalf of its citizens for racial discrim more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Sues DC Government Contractor for Defrauding District and Stealing Wages from Workers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit against Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC (Sequoia Row), and its owner and CEO, Paul Lawrence, for exploiting DC's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program and fraudulently securing over $13 million in DC government contracts reserved for DC local businesses.  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, May 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * A beekeeper's homecoming: Renowned honey bee scientist Jamie Ellis returns to lead UGA Bee Program Takeaways * Mentorship legacy: On June 1, CAES alum Jamie Ellis will succeed his former mentor, Keith Delaplane, as director of the UGA Bee Program. * Proven track record: During his tenure at the University of Florida, Ellis built a program that secured over $9.3 million in grants and produced nearly 1,000 publications. * Comprehensive leadership: His goal  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking visuals -- not just results -- that our scientists more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Why Food Loss and Waste Technologies Scale or Fail: The Role of Women in Building Scalable, Circular Food Systems - A report from Care, Atlanta, Georgia - April 2026 (24 pages) * * * Care issued a report analyzing why technologies designed to reduce food loss and waste often fail to scale despite their proven effectiveness in improving food security and livelihoods. The report draws on evidence from more than 25 projects across over 20 countries to assess adoption patterns, identify systemic barriers, and evalua more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Farm Bill, which includes hard-fought wins and recognitions for Georgia farmers. Included in this bill are Rep. Carter's request for a study on the Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index (HIP-WI) program, inspired by his bill, the Farmer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching Ossoff * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I voted with President Donald Trump and his promise to deliver a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America, funding the Department of Homeland Security. F more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Charline Bou Mansour joins CNN Creators team * April 30th, 2026 Doha, April 30 th, 2026. Charline Bou Mansour will this week join the CNN Creators line-up as a Senior Journalist, as the show returns to its base in Doha. Bou Mansour joins CNN from Sky News, where she was a digital video reporter. A specialist in digital storytelling, explainers, and in-depth reporting - ranging from cultural, social and geopolitical issues across the Middle East and b more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE' * April 30th, 2026 CNN Style's Inaugural Weekly Newsletter 'Big Style' Debuts Saturday, May 9th Authored by Fashion Expert and CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian New York, New York - April 30, 2026 - Today CNN Style announced its first newsletter offering, Big Style, authored by CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian. A seasoned fashion expert with nearly two decades of experience re more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners * Thirty years ago, VHB created the RISE President's Awards to recognize employees across VHB for outstanding performance, demonstrated commitment to our culture, and contributions to VHB's growth and success. Three decades later, that tradition is still going st more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Congress passes bill to re-open the Department of Homeland Security * Delta issued the below statement following the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security. "We are relieved and grateful that Congress has finally passed a bill to re-open the Department of Homeland Security after a 75-day shutdown. Unfortunately, this unprecedented shutdown which forced TSA officers to go without a paycheck for weeks, has led to over 1,000 screeni more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Votes for Budget Framework to Fund ICE and Border Protection * Last night, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33, which establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump's term, ensuring these agencies are able to keep the American people safe from threats. Upon passage of S. Con. Res. 33, Congressman Rick more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Statement on Supreme Court Decision Destroying the Voting Rights Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to today's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which erodes Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: "The price of freedom is truly eternal vigilance. Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision is the latest in a line of decisions which h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary Committee, 357 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * On National Honesty Day, Here Are GOP Senate Candidates' Biggest Lies, Flip-Flops, and Broken Promises The only thing Senate Republicans are honest about is their fear of losing the majority * On National Honesty Day, one thing is clear: Republican Senate candidates have a problem telling the truth. Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are running... from their records, pledges, and broken promises. From Alaska to more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company Elects Two New Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend * ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 - The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced the election of two new company officers and the approval of the company's regular quarterly dividend. Sedef Salingan Sahin, who began a new role as Chief Digital Officer of the company March 31, was elected by the board as an executi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * District of Columbia Courts Recognizes 29 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, has named 29 Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes those who dedicate significant time to pro bono service. The annual list honors attorneys who contributed at least 50 h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- DoorDash, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor responding to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning employee or independent contractor status under several federal labor statutes. The company expressed support for the Department's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule and largely restore the 2021 rule, emphasizing the need to preserve flexibility and predictability for millions of Americans who choose independent work. In its letter, DoorDash underscored more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $2.1 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Georgia * ATLANTA (April 30, 2026) - This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * Did Your Company Miss the March 2 OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Deadline? Here's Your 6-Step Recovery Plan If your company was supposed to submit injury and illness data to OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by March 2 but didn't, you're not alone. We're getting reports on an almost-daily basis from employers who are just now realizing that they missed this key deadline. The good news is that you can set things straight and fix more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * DOL's New Joint Employer Proposal Could Impact The Tech Industry: What Your Business Needs To Know Technology businesses relying on staffing firms or subcontractors for content moderation, IT support, ad operations, or other services may soon have clearer lines around whether they can be held jointly liable for their contractors' wage or leave violations. A new proposal from the Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division woul more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 1 (TNSrpt) -- CARE International issued the following news release: * * * Food security: Reducing food loss and waste is our best investment for mitigating current and future food crises New CARE report highlights urgent and practical solutions to strengthen food security, support women farmers, and build climate resilience * Atlanta, Georgia -- As global food systems face mounting pressure from conflict, climate shocks and rising hunger, new and ongoing wars are driving up fertilizer costs and pushing food price more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Kemp appoints alumna Dorothy Hull as District Attorney for the Towaliga Circuit By Margaret Schell Dorothy Vinson Hull ('93) was appointed April 20 by Gov. Brian Kemp as District Attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, serving Butts, Lamar and Monroe Counties. Hull began her career as a law clerk for the Superior Court judges of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit before beginning her career as a prosecutor in the Macon Judicial Circuit where she handled viol more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by President and CEO Kyle Wingfield: * * * Don't Bring D.C. Math to Georgia It seems every year adds a bit of national political rancor to our more agreeable state. The Georgia General Assembly in particular has remained both more civil and-no coincidence-more productive than the United States Congress, though that too has ebbed over time. Georgia's more constructive way of doing legislative business is important to preserve.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact. A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently serves as associate provost for faculty affairs at more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes 2026 Farm Bill * Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which builds on the historic agriculture investments made in H.R. 1, often known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "Rural America needs a new Farm Bill now, not tomorrow. With today's passage of the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed bipartisan candidates  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Illegal Alien Who Led Massive International Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring from Behind Bars Sentenced to Federal Prison with 14 Others Sentencing Results from Atlanta Homeland Security Task Force Investigation * Servando Corona Penaloza, who is a Mexican illegal alien and Georgia state prison inmate, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for orchestrating the sale of more th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * JA and Delta launch Clayton County "Discovery Center" to help next gen careers take flight * Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation, Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ', and Clayton County Public Schools ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' are proud to announce the opening of the JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County, with a grand opening held earlier this month to showca more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by non-resident fellow Christopher Nye in its China Brief: * * * State-Driven Nuclear Expansion is Winning Energy Race Executive Summary: * The People's Republic of China (PRC) now commands the world's largest overall nuclear construction pipeline, placing Beijing on a credible path to surpass the United States in operable nuclear capacity before 2030. * Policy continuity--including the 2024 Energy Law, the 2025 Atomic Energy Law, the 14th and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by sinologist and policy analyst Vusal Guliyev in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Move to Institutionalize the Middle Corridor Executive Summary: * Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are accelerating cooperation on the Middle Corridor to enhance regional connectivity. Kazakhstani Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced at the April 2 Organization of Turkic States meeting that the two countries intend to sign an in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Justice Department Settles Disability Discrimination Case Against Property Management Company for $750,000 Settlement is Second Largest Obtained by Department in an Individual Fair Housing Act Case * The Justice Department announced today a $750,000 agreement to settle allegations that Indian Oaks Apartments LTD, Russell Management Services LLC, H.J. Russell & Company, and The Russell Realty LP violated the Fair Housing Act by ref more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Two Americans Who Attacked Multiple U.S. Victims Using ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware Sentenced to Prison Two American cybersecurity professionals were sentenced today to four years each in prison for their role in a conspiracy to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through extortion in connection with ransomware attacks occurring in 2023. Ryan Goldberg, 40, of Georgia, and Kevin Martin, 36, of Texas, were sentenced. According to court  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony * Kennesaw State University leaders on Wednesday presented awards to five of the institution's most outstanding employees at its annual staff awards event at the KSU Center. Supporting the faculty and students in Kennesaw State's core mission of teaching, learning, and discovery through research are thousands of people working in a wide variety of roles to keep the Universit more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools * University of West Georgia alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth '06 '16 has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools. The Carroll County Board of Education announced Ainsworth's appointment this spring, citing her leadership and commitment to the district's mission of ensuring every student graduates enrolled, employed, enlisted and engaged. She succeeds long more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer alumna helps share NASA's Artemis II story with the world * A Mercer University alumna helped bring NASA's Artemis II mission into the homes of millions of people. From the launch on April 1 to splash down on April 10, it was hard to escape NASA's live coverage, which was carried on most, if not all, major streaming platforms. It even made a top 10 list on Netflix, allowing many viewers to discover NASA content that they might not seek out otherwise.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * National WIC Association Opposes USDA Reorganization Plan, Warns of Risk to WIC Operations and Families Today, U.S. Secretary Rollins announced additional details of her plan to restructure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This announcement includes significant planned changes for the Food and Nutrition Service more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-driven projects that permanently protect more than  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * By the Numbers: 2026 North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season The 2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close in the southeast United States. We are cautiously optimistic for the species, as we saw the highest number of right whale calves born in nearly two decades. * Each fall, some North Atlantic right whales travel more than 1,000 miles from their Northeast feeding grounds to the s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Once Again, Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized as 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Kilpatrick announced today that partners Charles Gray, Renae Wainwright, and Roger Wylie were once again recognized on the annual 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 has showcased the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource of its kind, acknowledging leaders from across in- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Gerogia, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 29, 2026, at the full committee markup of the 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies bill: * * * Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and good morning. Thank you, Ranking Member DeLauro, my counterpart, Dr. Harris, and our respective staffs. Let me thank you all for the hard work and your coo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Applauds Final Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, passed out of the House of Representatives by a vote of 224 - 200, sending it to the Senate for consideration: "Our country's farmers and r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Votes for Northeast Georgia Farmers, Supports 2026 Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, by a vote of 224-200: "After three years of Farm Bill extensions, Washington owes our farmers, ranchers, and producers the stability needed to continue feeding, cloth more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of Budget Resolution Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.Con.Res 33: Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. "Border security and immigration enforcement are vital elements of any sovereign nation and are too important to be left unfunded. I continue to believe that Homeland Security should be funded in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Reauthorization of FISA Sec. 702 Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the U.S. House vote on S. 1318: Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act : "Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we have faced a Constitutional dilemma, how to balance the constitutional responsibilities of the federal government to 'provide for the common defense,' while simultaneously protecting an individual's righ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "The Supreme Court decision gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act results from an ongoing, multi-year attack on the signature policy achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. "The blatant and cynical aim of this campaign against voting rights laws is to reduce Black representation in the United Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Upgrading Rural Health Care Across Southwest Georgia * Ocilla, Ga. -U.S. Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new resources to upgrade rural health care across Southwest Georgia. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver health care upgrades for Southwest Georgia communities, including Federal funding to upgrade hospital infrastructure in Crisp County,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Recreational Opportunities for Atlanta Families * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering resources to upgrade recreational facilities in Atlanta. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta upgrade infrastructure at the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA, and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Shaped by Service to Others: Landon Kight's Journey Towards Impact * Through his time in Samford University's Human Development and Family Science program, Landon Kight has learned that understanding people is at the heart of making a meaningful impact. During his coursework and practicum experiences, Kight spent time observing family cases and working with children and individuals with special needs. Those experiences did more than build his resu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * South Sudan: Global supply chain disruptions, a collapsed health system and conflict drive hunger and malnutrition * Juba, South Sudan, April 30, 2026 - Across South Sudan, families are reaching a breaking point as conflict, displacement, global supply chain disruptions and the collapse of essential services in some parts of the country are fueling a rapidly worsening humanitarian more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The SPLC warns that eliminating this rule, which currently mandates a 30-day notice period for tenants in public housing and project-based rental assistance programs, removes critical eviction protections that help vulnerable residents m more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The SPLC cautions that the proposal, which would permit Public Housing Agencies and certain Multifamily Housing Owners to impose stricter work verification and two-year term limits on HUD-funded rental housing assistance, risks exacerbating housing in more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule that would narrow the definition of "employee" under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The SPLC argues that the rule would make it easier for employers to misclassify workers as independent contractors, denying them federal labor protections such as minimum wage, overtime pay, a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Evan Beard, CEO, chief engineer and co-founder of Standard Bots, Glen Cove, New York, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Evan Beard, and I' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Save America's Families Forests Act * WASHINGTON - Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), and Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) today introduced the Save America's Family Forests Act. This bill would allow forest landowners to immediately expense reforestation costs following a qualified natural disaster, ac more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sur Legal Collaborative, Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the criteria for distinguishing employees from independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Sur Legal Collaborative opposes the Department's proposal to narrow the definition of "employee," warning it contravenes congressional intent and existing legal s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tahirih Justice Center, joined by 52 organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule's impact on asylum-seeking survivors. The coalition emphasized that for  more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact private sector businesses. Note that these laws more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Democrats' Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we are a nation of immigrants, but we're also a nation of laws. "That's a commonsense statement - and one on which Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree.  more PR

TROY, Alabama, April 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY MathFest showcases undergraduate research * Over April 10-11, more than 90 students from universities across the South gathered in Troy University's John Robert Lewis Hall for the 19th annual TROY MathFest, a free conference that enables undergraduate students to share their research. The only undergraduate student math conference in Alabama, TROY MathFest was started in 2004 by Dr. Ken Roblee, College of Science and Engineering Assistant Dean and mathematics more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected b more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making education more accessible for students. And University o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * With Wildfires Straining Communities, Bean Backs Bipartisan Plan to Support Family Forests * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17), Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) in introducing the Save America's Family Forests Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill a more PR