WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities issued the following news release: * * * AAPD Applauds Reintroduction of HCBS Access Act The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) applauds Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) for the reintroduction of the HCBS Access Act. This critical legislation comes at a pivotal moment for the disability community. Currently, over 600,000 Americans remain on waiting lists for home- and community-based services (HCBS), and more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the tariffs. "This win makes clear that the President  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 5 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release: * * * New ASHA-Lantern Texting Program Provides Expert Advice for Handling Picky Eating and Other Feeding Challenges Free Program Conveniently Delivers Tips to Caregivers' Smartphones * Feeding challenges are among the most common--and stressful--issues that families with young children face. However, caregivers searching for guidance often are met with lots of conflicting, questionable, and even potentially harmful information more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on p more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "The court's decision today is a win more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American c more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Auto Care Association Introduces New Vehicle Service Experts Community, Repair Shop Resources The Auto Care Association today unveiled the Vehicle Service Experts community as its newest auto care segment community to join the association. Formerly the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), the new Vehicle Service Experts community is part of a strategic evolution aligned with the association's five-year plan to strengthen engagemen more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Built through Persistence * For Veron Achaleke, the path to graduation was anything but typical -but it was always the goal. Originally from Cameroon, Achaleke moved to the United States and later joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, completing six years of service as a medical administrator with the 911th Airlift Wing in the Pittsburgh area. While balancing monthly military commitments, he enrolled at PennWest's California campus to pursue a degree in electrical  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel continue at remote locations without delay," said CBP  more PR

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the passage of Colorado ban on surveillance pricing, calls on Governor Polis to sign Denver, CO - Consumer Reports today applauded the passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing, is the practice of using personal data such as browsing history, inferred health conditions, family structure, or income to set individualized pric more PR

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on Connecticut package bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy and surveillance pricing protections Connecticut legislators passed a bill that prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data, allows for removal of personal information from data brokers, and limits personalized pricing * Hartford, CT - Consumer Reports applauded the passage of Senate Bill 4, a package of legislation that would extend new privacy protections,  more PR

NEW YORK, May 4 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * What does it mean to train an AI to speak like you? By Grace Stanley Ultra-personalized artificial intelligence for assisted communication risks muting aspects of the user's identity and occasionally breaches privacy, according to a new study from a Cornell Tech doctoral student who trained the technology on himself. Doctoral student Tobias Weinberg, who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), conceived the research when he realized he could train a m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those tariffs. "Despite the President's repeated attem more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 9 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Announces New Public Service Commission Nominees Governor Matt Meyer has announced four new nominees to serve on the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), pending confirmation from the Delaware State Senate. After more than a decade, the PSC will have new commissioners, joining current commissioner, Harold Gray, who Governor Meyer reappointed last May. "Families and small businesses should not be crushed by outra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes, Catalyzing Over $56 Billion in Investment Commitments and Plans This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce hosted the 2026 Select USA Investment Summit, the largest in its history. Held May 3-6 in National Habor, Maryland, the Investment Summit welcomed over 5,500 attendees from a record 100+ international markets and included over 1,100 economic developers representing all 55 U.S. states an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Exelon Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.90 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.91 per share for the first quarter of 2026 * Affirming full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.81-$2.91 per share and operating EPS compounded annual growth near top end of 5-7% from 2025 to 2029 * Projecting $41.7 billion of capita more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 9 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * FRCSW Hosts NAVSUP Leadership San Diego - On 7 May 2026, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) hosted leaders from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) for a tour of the commands additive manufacturing capabilities. During the visit, SES Lynn Kohl, Vice Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), SES Karen Fenstermacher, Vice Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, and Mr. Da more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, May 9 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Commencement Programs Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Students Alumnus and National Security Expert Patrick Woody Challenges Graduates to Stay 'FIRED' for Lifelong Growth and Service * Gardner-Webb University celebrated the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students were honored at 9 a.m., with graduates from master's and doctoral programs recogn more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 9 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Swears In New CIO for Delaware Following a confirmation vote from the Delaware State Senate on Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Robert (Bob) Osmond to serve as Delaware's next Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Technology & Information (DTI), leading the state's technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital services. "Technology plays a vital role in delivering public services, safeguarding  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the April jobs report: "While last month saw modest job growth with around 115,000 jobs added, unemployment remaining at 4.3%, and inflation at 3.3%, the labor market continues to endure long-term challenges as a result of the Trump Administration's policies. The President promised a manufacturing boom, and yet that sector has lost 66 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jordan, and I serve as the Executive Director & Coun more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and bu more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Receives Top Honors from Phi Theta Kappa * MIAMI, May 8, 2026 -Miami Dade College (MDC) has once again earned national recognition from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the premier honor society for students at associate degree-granting institutions. MDC students, advisors, chapters and campus leadership received top honors at PTK Catalyst, the organization's annual convention held March 26-29 in Baltimore, Maryland. These recognitions highlight  more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 8 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * MilVet Net Brings Support and Opportunity to Military Community * Resources and partnerships support success beyond the classroom Exhibitors from veteran services organization AMVETS at MilVet Net in Adelphi, Maryland On May 5, 2026, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) hosted servicemembers, veterans, spouses, caregivers, and their families at its annual MilVet Net event, a networking and resource fair. MilVet Net connected at more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * NCPC Provides Comments on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project Approves Pentagon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility Plans * At its Thursday, May 7 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission provided comments on concept plans for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project to the project applicant. The Commission will consider preliminary and final ap more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions * As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the Supreme Court restored nationwide access to mifepr more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability New report describes changed investment climate and choices to be made about shared reliability, consumer protections and the role of markets * PJM today launched an effort to rethink the future of its wholesale electricity markets with the public more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, May 4 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair and AMP Sports Launch"Summer of Soccer" Campaign with Unfiltered Soccer Fan Events Across Key U.S. Markets -- Volkswagen Named Presenting Sponsor of "Unfiltered Soccer Live" Events Featuring Landon Donovan and Tim Howard HUNT VALLEY, MD - Sinclair's AMP Sports today announced a nationwide campaign and series of live fan shows for Unfiltered Soccer, the hit video podcast hosted by U.S. soccer le more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, May 8 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Sinclair's "Amazing America 250: From Neighborhood to Nation" Initiative Adds Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as National Sponsor HUNT VALLEY, MD and GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Sinclair today announced that the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum has joined Amazing America 250: From Neighborhood to Nation as a national sponsor, supporting a multi-platform initiative celebrating America's 250th  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Announces 2026 Programming Scholarly Panel, Book Talks and Two New Exhibits Opening Throughout the Year * Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part of the Smithsonian's Our Shared Future: 250 celebrations. Drawing from its extensive collection of rare books, archives and artworks, Libraries and Archives will pre more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present faculty-mentored research at national conference * Students presented research in chemistry, physics, political science, history, environmental science, ecology and computer science alongside peers from colleges and universities across the country. Ahmed Lachhab, associate professor and co-department head of earth & environmental sciences, led the Susquehanna students contingent at NCUR. "This conference gives students far more t more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer * PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response resources to reduce electricity use during times of more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch "Beyond the Goal" to Bring Soccer-Based Learning into Classrooms Nationwide * Supported by Lenovo Foundation, the multi-year partnership launches with a virtual field trip for grades 6-8 that builds STEM skills and connects classroom learning to real-world careers as soccer's biggest moment comes to North America WASHINGTON, D.C. an more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Lujan in Demanding FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) in writing to Federal Communications Co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Secure $24 Million for Maryland Health Care, Education, and Workforce Training Projects * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (both D-Md) secured $24,176,000 in direct federal funding for 46 projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Service more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Secure Over $4 Million for Maryland Initiatives Boosting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) have secured $4,014,000 in direct federal funding for four community-led projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 FSGG ap more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * More than 6,500 to be awarded degrees in commencement ceremonies The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech will celebrate graduating students, and their families during commencement ceremonies at various locations starting Wednesday, May 13, and running through Sunday, May 17. Ceremonies begin Wednesday. The Graduate School's ceremony starts at 3 p.m. (all times are ET) at Cassell Coliseum, and the V more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * House passes 'skinny' Farm Bill The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on April 30. Fourteen Democrats joined with Republicans in the 224 to 200 vote, with three Republicans voting against the measure that passed the House Agriculture Committee in March. Key provisions included in the bill would reauthorize the Conservation Reserve Program, a cornerstone of the Farm Bi more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Where's the best king rail habitat along the Mississippi? Researchers have found a way to work around the wary habits of king rails to conserve birds known for their elusiveness. "There still seems to be some spots where there is hope for them," said Dustin Brewer, assistant professor at Lake Superior State University in Michigan. The king rail (Rallus elegans) is a marsh bird that is declining in many parts of its form more PR