LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Unlawfully Collect Backup Power Generation Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate letter opposing the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) proposal to extend and expand its collection of data regarding backup power generation, specifically targeting state-level air permits more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 pe more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Marine biology and marine affairs major excited to dive into new shark research As a child, Mary Brantley read her ocean encyclopedia so often it nearly fell apart. Years later that same fascination brought her to the University of Rhode Island, where she double majored in marine biology and marine affairs. "The ocean is something I have always been deeply curious about," Brant more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry * A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom -a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its versatility and health benefits. As an economically important specialty crop, it is often highlighted as a practi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * O'Mara: Flowers aren't enough on Mother's Day * A Mother's Day of Advocacy seeks policies that will help families thrive Mothers need more than flowers for Mother's Day; they need policies in place that will make life easier for working families and prospective parents. That was the pre-Mother's Day message from state Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, maternal and child health advoc more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in April for their clean audit reports: * Manchester Local School District (Adams County) * Allen County Metropolitan Housing Authority (Allen County) * Delphos City School District (Allen County) * Loudonville more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction: * West Clermont Local School District (Clermont County) * Big Walnut Local School District (Delaware County) *  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senators Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Pennsylvania Senator Nick Miller (D-16) announced the introduction of legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 6 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Study seeks more accurate climate metrics for New Jersey's wetland restoration projects * Marshes are underappreciated ecosystems that protect New Jersey's shoreline from storms and floods, provide habitats for fish and waterfowl, and offer both economic and recreational opportunities for humans. But there's another reason scientists are working to restore these tidal wetland ecosystems: they have a unique pote more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Takeaways - An Encouraging May 5 Primary Election Day for Ohio Democrats * To: Interested Parties From: Marisa Nahem, Ohio Democratic Party Communications Director Date: May 6, 2026 Subject: In yesterday's May 5 Primary Election, Ohio Democrats saw encouraging voter turnout across the state while Republicans saw a lack of enthusiasm. Democrats will be connecting with Ohioans of all political backgroun more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $33 Million for Maryland Water Infrastructure Projects; Critical Investments in Maintaining Port of Baltimore, Additional Shipping Channels Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Tonya S. Hall's doctoral journey was spurred, not deterred, by a breast cancer diagnosis Her Ed.D. in leadership included classwork amid chemo - and welcome support from School of Education colleagues. By Joan Tupponce Tonya S. Hall realized the importance of adapting when life blindsided her during her doctoral studies. Hall, who graduates this spring with an Ed.D. in leadership f more PR