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

BOONE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * 29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman and Jessica Stump Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community members -- through leadership, teaching, service and more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support student success in the classroom; and facilitate student 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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Bipartisan Coalition In Challenging $6.2 Billion Nexstar/TEGNA Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the merger between the two broadcast television conglomerates. The $6.2 billion deal betwee 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

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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement Now in Effect, Arkansas's Portion Estimated at $44.5 Million * Griffin: 'The money from this settlement can never fully repair the lives that were harmed by the proliferation of opioids, but it will aid in our continued commitment to treatment, research, and prevention' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $847,000 Settlement with Walmart * Griffin: 'This is a victory for consumers and working Arkansans, and I am pleased to see this issue resolved' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a settlement with Walmart following a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 other states for deceptive trade practices: "The FTC and 11 other sta 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, April 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WELCOMES NEW STATES, FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN NEXSTAR/TEGNA CHALLENGE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, Raoul and seven attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the mer 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

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bradenton Wells Fargo Employees Latest to Force Out CWA Union * Wells Fargo workers across country are seeking to escape from the CWA union, at least four branches already free Bradenton, FL (May 1, 2026) - Following their request to a federal labor board for a vote to remove the union, employees at the Beachway Plaza Wells Fargo branch have successfully forced Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses ou more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * CFPB Finalizes Small Business Lending Rule Weakening Transparency and Fair Lending * Washington, D.C. -The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its final 1071 small business lending data rule yesterday, which severely weakens key requirements to collect demographic information from borrowers. Graciela Aponte-Diaz, vice president of community engagement at the Center for Responsible Lending (C more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics * Following a national search, Charles Towe has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics ( ARE ) in the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). Towe, who has served as interim head since January 2026, will now lead the department on a permanent basis. He is the Delfavero Professor of Agricultural an more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * City of Greensboro Launches Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program The City of Greensboro is launching a new tenant-based rental assistance program to help residents access safe, stable housing. Funded through the American Rescue Plan's HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds, the initiative will provide rental assistance to low-income households. Approved by City Council at its March 17 meeting, t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Professor to Receive Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal * Utah State University Professor and Associate Dean Deepak Keshwani will receive the Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at the society's annual meeting in Indianapolis in July. This award signifies outstanding dedication to engineering and technology education relevant to biological and agricultural systems. It more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Community voices drive UVA study on cancer risk By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu A University of Virginia-based study is amplifying community voices to better understand why certain communities face higher cancer rates. For more than a year, researchers working in the lab of UVA Department of Family Medicine Chair Dr. Li Li have been running a study based in Danville alongside the Health Collaborative, a group of residents worki more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Votes to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill for Eastern North Carolina * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) stood with eastern North Carolina farmers and voted in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 224 to 200. Davis, one of fourteen Democrats to support the bill, fights for eastern North Carolina priorities, including flood recove more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan and Senator Joni Ernst Introduce Resolution Defending Allied Special Operations Forces from Politically Motivated Prosecutions * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Senator Joni Ernst introduced a bicameral resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces, calling on Congress to go on record that more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Ships 5.9M Doses of Medicine for Maternal Health, Disaster Response and Pediatric Care * Over the past seven days, Direct Relief dispatched 443 shipments of requested medical aid to health care providers across 36 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries. The shipments included 5.9 million defined daily doses of medication, along with diabetes supplies, antibiotics, reproductive health medications, specialty therapi more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 2 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * DSU Ph.D. students reach final round of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Compassion Challenge Two Delaware State University graduate students recently advanced to the final round of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Compassion Challenge, a competition focused on developing community-centered solutions to prevent displacement in historically under-resourced communities. The competition, held April 24 and 25, brought together nearly 80 teams from historically  more PR

ELON, North Carolina, May 1 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon University Speaker Series welcomes authors, athletes and advocates to campus in 2026-27 A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership." By Eric Townsend, staff The Elon University Speaker Series returns in 2026-27 with visitors whose careers span the highest levels of journalism, sports media, military leader 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

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: Wrong Again, New York Times! EPA Debunks False Claims, Affirms Science at Agency Remains Top Priority * These errors follow 17 corrections The New York Times issued to admit its false claims about Trump EPA WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a comprehensive fact-check addressing an unsubstantiated report circulating about scientific research at the agency, work that remains a top priority. When Th more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Federal Regulators Must Stop Predatory Lenders from Acquiring National Banks and Exporting High-Cost Loans to More Working Families * Harms of Opp-Fi Bank's High-Cost Loans Recently Were Highlighted in CRL Report Washington, DC - Federal banking regulators must not allow predatory lenders to acquire a national bank charter and expand their ability to offer high-cost loans that cause long-term finan more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional Athletes and Coaches at Long Leaf Pine Presentation * Today Governor Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the State of North Carolina. "These exceptional North Carolinians have excelled in sports and, beyond their wins, demonstrated deep commitment to their communities," said Governor Josh Stein. "I am honored to recognize them today f more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * City launches Small Business Enterprise Program The City of Greensboro's Office of Business Opportunity has launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, a certification initiative designed to help eligible small businesses access City contracting opportunities, increase visibility, and compete for future contracts. The SBE Program is open to qualifying businesses in Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham counties. Once certified, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Celebrates House Passage of the Farm Bill to Strengthen North Carolina Agriculture * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a modern Farm Bill that strengthens American agriculture, supports rural communities, protects taxpayers, and gives North Carolina farmers the tools they need to succeed: "North  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

RADFORD, Virginia, April 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of April 27, 2026 * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. Off the tee Three stars of Rad more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 1 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Build Professional Skills, Network at High Point Market * High Point University (r) students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals during the spring High Point Market, which ran from April 25-29. Tomiwa Bello, a senior finance major, worked his fifth market in the Currey and Company showroom as he prepared to start a full-time position with Morgan Stanley after graduating from HPU. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE IS NICE: DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Multiple Murderers, Pedophiles, Arsonists, and Sexual Deviants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for heinous crimes including murder/intent to kill or injure, felony death by vehicle, aggravated arson, and endangering  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * KBA Celebrates Law Day, Presents 2026 Law & Liberty Award * Today is Law Day ! During its celebration earlier this week, the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) presented the 2026 Law & Liberty Award to Caitlin A. Torney. Torney, director of career services and alumni relations at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, previously served as pro bono coordinator for Legal Aid of East Tennessee, where she expand more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Leading Health Organizations Urge NC Lawmakers to Reconsider Proposal Implementing Medicaid Cuts * RALEIGH, N.C. - 14 nonpartisan organizations representing millions of patients living with serious and chronic health conditions are concerned that HB 696 CCS, signed by Gov. Josh Stein Thursday, puts in place new, overly burdensome requirements for people with Medicaid health insurance coverage in North Caroli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Repeal of Inflated Government Spending Models * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to repeal the outdated Davis-Bacon Act to curb inflated government spending on construction projects. U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ted Budd (R-NC) cosponsored the legislation. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) int more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 13-14 in New Bern * The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet May 13-14 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 100 Middle St., New Bern, N.C. 28560. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, and at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14. The Commission will accept public comments beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesd 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

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following statement on May 1, 2026: * * * Treasurer Briner "Proposed Merger of Atrium and WakeMed Concerning for North Carolinians" Treasurer Brad Briner released a statement today in response to a just released Wake County Commission agenda item indicating Atrium Health and WakeMed plan to merge: "There is a simple business principle that when suppliers consolidate and competition is reduced it is the consumers who suffer. This has been proven to be true time  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Create Tool to Help Hunger-Relief Groups Deliver Food More Efficiently Engineering researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a mathematical framework that can be used to help hunger-relief organizations get food to households that need it more efficiently than conventional methods. The advance, which has already been incorporated into an app, could also lead to improved efficiency for other busin 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

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * NCDHHS Selects NC ROOTS Hub Leads to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across North Carolina The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of organizations to serve as leads for the North Carolina Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability (ROOTS) Hub for the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP). Together, these organ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Nine Key Moments: Hearing with Health System CEOs CEOs representing some of the nation's largest health systems, including the largest for-profit and tax-exempt hospital systems in the country, appeared at a Ways and Means Committee hearing during which they were unable to justify their corporate manipulation of legal loopholes and taxpayer subsidies that puts profits over patient access t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * On National Investing Day, Here's Michael Whatley's Guide: Push Policies That Spike Stocks At Expense Of NC Families * On National Investing Day, here's a reminder that DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley's investment strategy is simple: push for policies that benefit his stock portfolio, make him richer, and hurt working North Carolinians. Whatley's agenda has sent his personal stocks soaring at the expense of North Carolina more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED team brings expertise, partner-building focus to special operations conferees * Team members with the Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office wrapped up a week of showcasing their military medical development and acquisition programs during the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 30, 2026. During the event, OPMED experts engaged with military medical providers and potential more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production * By Steven Krolak Dr. Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks delivered an eye-opening Pinnacle Presentation on the magic-and the reality-of stagecraft to members of the IU Southeast community. Recounting her own journey in the field, Meixner-Hanks revealed not only a mastery of her art but also a dedication to preparing students for career success through immersion  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 27 (TNSjou) -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release: * * * Premier Study Introduces New Maternal Prenatal Risk Index to Better Identify Patients at Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity Research Developed in Collaboration with HHS Office on Women's Health Highlights Premier's Data, Analytics and Performance Improvement Expertise in Advancing Maternal Health Outcomes * Premier, Inc., a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, announced the publication of 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

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Putting in the reps: Army Reserve recruit focused and ready * PHILADELPHIA - The alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. By the time Hector De Los Santos-Nonoal makes his way to the game, he's showered, eaten, reviewed film and walked the turf to gauge his footing - all before warm-ups even begin. To him, this sequence is not remarkable; it's simply what preparation requires. "Everyone's focused on one goal," said De Los Santos-Nonoal, and 18-year-ol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts on Combatting Communist China, Protecting Nebraska Ag Land * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the need to combat Communist China's spying. This follows the filing of charges against a Chinese national for photographing Offutt Air Force Base. "Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base," said Ricketts. "A Chinese national was arre 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

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * School of Nursing Joins International Honor Society * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville nursing students are now able to join Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nurses, after Cedarville University's School of Nursing joined the organization's Zeta Phi at-large chapter in March. By joining Wittenberg University, Kettering College and Wright State University in the Zeta Phi at-large chapter, Cedarville students have  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Smith Taillie receives Fulbright Scholar Award from University Technology Sydney * Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD, professor of nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and co-director of the Global Food Research Program, has been selected to receive a 2026-2027 Fulbright Australia Scholar Award to support research and collaboration at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Speakers to take the stage with stories of purpose, transformation * Augusta University will soon hold its May Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies and Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, where three student speakers will take the stage to mark the end of this chapter and share words their classmates will carry long after graduation. Mahogany Davis will serve as the student speaker for the Gradua more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 1 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Students become partners, not just volunteers, at Generations Center * HIGHLIGHTS * An Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness collaboration with Wake Forest won a statewide Community Partner of the Year award. * The Creative Care class teaches students how to be empathetic, effective volunteers. * Students partner with adults living with memory loss or frailty to create poems for an "arts as medicine" project. This day's visit  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, the University of Mary Washington recognized seven f more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 2 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte junior earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship UNC Charlotte junior Arnav Sareen has been named the University's fifth-ever recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship -- one of the nation's most prestigious awards for undergraduate researchers. "Research is more than just a lofty endeavor reserved for graduate students and professors," he said. "It is a way to apply what you have learned in your cour more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition Mark Locklear Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms. Sean Hancock and Michela Gritti, editors of the student newspaper The Pine Needle, recently captured first-place honors at the Society of Professional Jou more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's Alicia Thomas Earns Statewide Museum Professional Award Mark Locklear Alicia Thomas, curator of museum education and community engagement at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Museum Professional Award by the North Carolina Museums Council (NCMC). The award recognizes outstanding early-career professionals with fewer than seven years in the museum fi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has recognized eight graduate students as recipients of the 2026 Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Awards, honoring exceptional research conducted by master's and doctoral students across the college. Selected from a competitive pool of 53 submissions, this year's awardees represent the highest level of g more PR