WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Q3 FY26 Financial Results with Improved Margins and $426M or 218% Year-Over-Year Net Income Growth * Ascension today announced strong financial results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending March 31, 2026, reporting net income of positive $621 million. These results reflect continued progress in operational efficiency, expanded access to care, and the organization's ongoing commit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local communities. Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Wi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 15 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers awards $5.5 million contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration project * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $5.5 million contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting (doing business as Newt Marine Service) of Dubuque, Iowa, May 14, for stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10, near Guttenberg, Iowa. Stage 3 of the Lower Pool 10 habitat rehabilitation and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * FDA Modernization Act 3.0 Advances in U.S. House Health Committee The Center applauds bipartisan momentum toward advanced human-relevant testing * In the wake of the ongoing transfer of 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms to animal care organizations, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for advancing yesterday afternoon the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821. This b more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 16 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' R.I. legislators lead Rhode Island Day of Reason The FFRF Action Fund honors a group of Rhode Island legislators who sponsored a resolution to recognize May 6 as the Rhode Island Day of Reason as its "Secularists of the Week." Rhode Island recently celebrated a Day more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on May 15, 2026: * * * Fort Collins Laboratory Closes; Nearly 70 Cats and Dogs Liberated: PETA Statement Fort Collins, Colo. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations Daphna Nachminovitch regarding the closure of Red Beast Enterprises Inc.--a Fort Collins laboratory doing business as the loftily named High Quality Research, which tested drugs and other products on animals in crude ways.  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic, United Way announce $90,000 investment * MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic today announced a $90,000 contribution to United Way of Wisconsin to strengthen community health improvement efforts across central and northern Wisconsin. United Way of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local United Ways within the Marshfield Clinic service area, supporting programs and partnerships that improve  more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 15 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * Meet Carthage's 2025-26 faculty and staff honorees * At a year-end reception on May 12, Carthage College honored numerous employees for their dedication and excellence throughout 2025-26. Distinguished Teaching Award Jennifer Clark, an assistant professor of economics, received this year's Distinguished Teaching Award. Created in 1967, it remains Carthage's most prestigious faculty honor. After several years as an adjunct instructor, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Members Discuss Key Priorities at Bermuda Events * In April, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Members and staff were in Bermuda to discuss the NAIC's key priorities for 2026, including strengthening insurer investment oversight, understanding the use of artificial intelligence, and increasing resilience to natural catastrophes. At the Association of Bermu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Navy Announces Commissioning of the Future USS Cleveland * The Honorable Hung Cao, acting Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Additional speakers are set to include the Honorable Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio; the Honorable Shontel Brown, U.S. Representative from Ohio; the Honorable Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio; Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; and Ms. Stephanie Hill, President Rotary and Missio more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, May 16 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Out-of-Touch Wisconsin Republicans to Put Dysfunction on Full Display at Annual Party Convention GOP delegates are scheduled to hear from keynote speaker Linda McMahon * MADISON, Wis. -- Amid massive discontent with MAGA policies driving up costs, cratering poll numbers for Donald Trump, massive Spring electoral losses, state Senate and Assembly leadership abandoning their posts  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Support Veterans, Military Families, and Strengthen Military Readiness * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. "America's veterans and servicemembers deserve a system that delivers timely, high-quality care and strong benefits they have earned throu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Ripon Society Holds 2026 Election Preview with NRCC Executive Director Micah Yousefi * WASHINGTON, DC - With less than six months until the 2026 midterms, The Ripon Society held a lunch discussion yesterday focused on another critical campaign in which Republicans will fight to expand their current majority on Capitol Hill. The discussion featured remarks from National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Executive Director Micah Yo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Wisconsin on Returning Education to the States Tour * La Crosse, WI - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Wisconsin on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon began her day by touring Western Technical College La Crosse Campus to see an advanced manufacturing lab, K-12 academic collaboration space, and a workforce development hub. Secretary McMahon then  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 16 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF honors faculty excellence with 2026 Faculty Awards The University of North Florida recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty with the 2026 Faculty Awards, highlighting excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and innovation. Leading the honorees, Lynne Arriale with the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences was named the 2026 Distinguished Professor. An internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and educa more PR