ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 2 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * $499K grant advances SC State research to protect coastal waters, aquaculture producers 1890 research scientist develops system to improve real-time estuarine monitoring * A South Carolina State University researcher is pioneering a fleet of affordable aquatic drones to protect the state's most at-risk coastal areas, addressing the intersection of advanced robotics and environmental justice ecosystems. Dr. Hemanth Dakshinamurthy, a resear more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Missouri to receive more than $91 million JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. This settlement caps nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Goes Into Effect * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, is now legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation challenging Purdue's and the Sackle more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 7 honorees nationwide are redefining what life after stroke can look like * DALLAS, May 1, 2026 -Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., and for many survivors and families, the hard work begins once the hospital stay ends. Nationwide, survivors, caregivers and advocates are creating new paths forward. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is honoring more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve empowers Philippine allies in milestone leadership workshop * In a major step toward building allied partnership capacity, six U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen mentored more than 120 Philippine Air Force personnel during the inaugural Reserve Allies and Partner Program Leader Development Workshop that ended April 24 at Fernando Air Base. The milestone event focused on equipping the Philippine Air Force noncommissioned officer co more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement as Purdue/Sackler Agreement Goes into Effect Attorney General Mayes 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Tim Walsh, assistant secretary of Energy for environmental management, from an April 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Department of Defense Nuclear Weapons Programs in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * Chairwoman Fischer, Ranking Member King and Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear b more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces additional charges against Richard "Chan" Shealy for Child Sexual Abuse Material and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office has filed 20 additional charges against Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington. He is charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor First Degree, four counts of  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the S more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement Now in Effect * California expected to receive over $440 million from the settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement previously reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $150 Million for North Carolina in Final Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement * $7.4 billion national settlement is now in effect; Sacklers permanently barred from selling opioids in the U.S. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now legally in effect. North Carolina is expected to receive more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL APPROVAL IN $700 MILLION GOOGLE SETTLEMENT OVER APP STORE MONOPOLY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a federal court has stated it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google following allegations the tech giant dominated Android app distribution and in-app payments related to the Google Play Store. Raoul joined a bipartisan group  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE STATE AUTHORITY OVER SPORTS-RELATED PREDICTION MARKETS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general, urged federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S $7.4 BILLION OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE GOES IN EFFECT; ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED $148.8 MILLION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul 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 who pursued investigations and litigation over Pu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fueling the opioid crisis. A coali more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Carnegie-Whitney Grant 2026 Award Winners * The Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides grants for the preparation, either in print and/or electronically, of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes and other guides to library resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United States. The American Library Association Publishing Committee is proud to announce the 2026 Carnegie-Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 1, 2026: * * * Census Bureau Asks Select Households to Respond Now to the 2026 Census Test The U.S. Census Bureau today invited households in select parts of the Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, metro areas to begin responding online to the 2026 Census Test. The online questionnaire is live and ready for residents to log in and submit their responses. Households in both test sites (81,000 in Huntsville, AL, and 73,600 in Spartanburg, SC) w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 1, 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 Test more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson experience helps Liz Almond grow from biology student to industry leader * Liz Almond didn't know a single person at Clemson University when she left her hometown in New Hampshire to attend school there. But she didn't see that as a drawback. Instead, it was a chance to make new connections. "It was exciting to me to get to know a whole bunch of new people," she said. Her ability to connect with people ultimately led to a career that blends s more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Connecting the dots: Alumna Stephanie Kyle thrives in global supply chain and beyond * There are lots of memories that might come to mind when you think about a trip to Europe: Looking up at the Eiffel Tower. Drinking wine in a small Italian village. That first time being surrounded by people speaking a language you don't know. Or, you know -watching a car being assembled at a cutting-edge factory. The year was 2008, and Stephanie Kyle h more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 2 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Professor Tekulve and MFA Alumni Collaborate on Anthology Redhawk Publications released Appalachian Grit Lit Anthology, featuring a powerful story, "Ostriches" by award-winning Spartanburg author, and Converse University Associate Professor of English Susan Tekulve, and edited by Converse MFA graduate Rhonda Browning White '13. From the press release: "Tekulve's debut poetry collection, Bodies of Light (2024) was published by Serving House Books. Her more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership * The 1.3-million-square-foot Scout Motors vehicle assembly plant under construction north of Columbia will begin building electric trucks and SUVs by 2028. But Scout's chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke is already building ties with USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This past fall, Huhnke was the lead instructor for a systems more PR

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Approved Exempted Fishing Permits Jeopardize South Atlantic Red Snapper Statement from EDF Senior Director for Fisheries & Ocean Public Affairs Reggie Paros * (WASHINGTON) - Today, President Trump announced the approval of permits from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to exempt the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and their private anglers from federal rules under the Magnuson-Ste more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Free concerts return to the South Carolina Botanical Garden with live music, scenic views * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Looking for a way to enjoy live music outdoors this May? The South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson will host two free public concerts featuring local and national talent set against one of the Upstate's most scenic backdrops. The "Concert in the Garden" series invites guests to bring a lawn chair or blank more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon celebrates legacy, land-grant impact, and student achievement * 10th annual event honored Dr. Benson's lasting influence and celebrated excellence across Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources FRANKFORT, Ky. -A decade after Kentucky State University began gathering in his name, Dr. Harold R. Benson's legacy continues to live through students preparing for agricultural c more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Sentenced for Drug Distribution and Money Laundering Conspiracy A Mexican national and high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel was sentenced last week by the Honorable Catherine C. Eagles, Chief/Senior United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC) to 336 months of imprisonme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Bills, Four Federal Judges, U.S. Marshal and U.S. Attorney * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Sheria Akins Clarke, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, by a vote of 15-7. * Kathleen S. Lane, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, by a vote of 12-10. * Evan Rikhye, to be Judge for more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google has received final judicial approval. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settleme more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Purdue-Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement To Go Into Effect Maryland Expected To Receive Over $90 Million * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown 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 investi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a formal comment with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that pre more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Leads AGs In Urging CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports gambling belongs to states. "Prediction markets have no right to offer sports gambling in New Jersey in violation of the bedro more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect New Jersey to Receive Over $125 Million * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue' more PR

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * People Wait an Average of 50 Days to See a Neurologist, and People with MS Wait Even Longer: What Can We Do to Improve Access to MS Care? In a study of more than 20 million people signed up for insurance plans, individuals had to wait an average of nearly 50 days for a first neurological visit. For people with MS, this wait was an average of 4 days longer. The number of neurologists in the enrollee's area did not affect wait times. This finding sugg more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Attorney General Skrmetti 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fueling the opioid crisis. The attorneys general laun more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Lincoln -Attorney General Mike Hilgers 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sackler's role in fueling the opioid crisis. The atto more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fueling the opioid crisis. T more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments * Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. The settlement will deliver $105.6 million split between Washington state and 125 cities and counties, with more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Win For Retired Research Animals In House-Passed Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced her Violet's Law amendment passed the House and was included in the Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, delivering a major win for animal welfare. The amendment requires every federal agency operating a research facility to establish standards to facilitate more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Hold Washington Accountable For Driving Up The Cost Of Living For American Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026, forcing federal agencies to calculate exactly how much their regulations will cost American families before they can take effect. If a rule would substantially increase household costs, it c more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis takes effect today (Friday, May 1). South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million during the next 15 years a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Warner introduce Clinical Trial Modernization Act to expand access, improve health outcomes * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) yesterday introduced the Clinical Trial Modernization Act of 2026, legislation designed to remove barriers to clinical trial participation and expand access for historically underrepresented communities. Building on his previous work through the DIVERSE Trials Act, Sen. S more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 2 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Three Elected to Lander Board of Trustees; University Welcomes Newest Member Graham Duncan When the South Carolina General Assembly held elections for college and university boards of trustees Wednesday, April 15, members re-elected two individuals to the Lander University Board of Trustees and elected one new member. The University has welcomed Shawn Foxworth '97, of Inman to the seat for South Carolina's fifth congressional district. Meanwhile, Anne Wa more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction * College of Architecture, Art and Construction Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction ( CAAC ) has selected Ufuk Ersoy, Ph.D., as its new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, recognizing his commitment to faculty development, collaboration and academic leadership. Ersoy, an associate professor and co-director of the more PR