ALBANY, Georgia, May 22 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Foundation Appoints Dr. W. Anthony Neal as Executive Director The Albany State University Foundation has appointed Dr. W.Anthony Neal as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Neal will serve as the Foundation's chief advancement officer. In this role, he will guide Foundation strategic planning, board development, endowment growth, and financial oversight while cultivating relationships with key donors, alumni, and corporate  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Belmont Law Adds New Embedded Clinic Offering * Belmont University's College of Law successfully piloted a new Conflict Resolution Clinic embedded at the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) during the 2026 spring semester. Highly requested by students, the new offering builds on the school's experiential learning curriculum and introductory foundation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) course. The Conf more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Klobuchar Bill to Strengthen Investigation of Child Exploitation Passes Senate Safe Cloud Storage Act Would Support Organizations Assisting Law Enforcement  WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) released the following statements after their Safe Cloud Storage Act passed the Senate. This legislation would provide limited liability protections to law enforcement-approved vendors to se more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * CBA Names 2026 Liberty Bell Award Recipient The Chattanooga Bar Association (CBA) recognized community leader Bill Norton with its 2026 Liberty Bell Award during the organization's Law Day Celebration on May 6. The award honors a non-lawyer who promotes a deeper understanding of the Constitution, encourages respect for the rule of law and fosters community leadership and responsibility. According to the Hamilton C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligations as Chief Justice, and breaching his oaths of of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Welcomes Inclusion of Priorities in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act * Five-year Build America 250 Act includes Safe Streets provisions, Amtrak accommodation improvements and passenger rail funding WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded provisions included in the five-year surface transportation bill - Build America 250 - marked up Thursday by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen's Memorial Day Statement * MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday: "On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives defending our nation. We reflect on their courage, commitment to our country, and sacrifices they and their families have made to keep us safe. While spending time with family and friends this holi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Horsford and Senator Booker Lead Letter Seeking Presidential Commutations for Those in Federal Prisons for Non-Violent Marijuana Offenses * "Too many people are serving way too long for marijuana-associated offenses" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-4) and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey today led a letter to President Trump and his pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson, seeking the c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Slam Republicans' Effort to Attack Americans' Civil Rights and Silence the Groups that Defend Them Hearing Exposes Baseless Accusations Against the Southern Poverty Law Center * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led committee Democrats in exposing House Republicans' ridiculous charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a blatant attempt to i more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following commentary by Director of State Affairs Brian Norman: * * * Tennessee Cuts Red Tape and Speeds Up Housing Permits * Red tape has long been one of the most stubborn barriers to increasing the housing supply and reducing costs in America. But with the signing of House Bill 2552, Tennessee has taken a major step toward restoring accountability and common sense to its permitting process. HB 2552 addresses a pressing problem in the local permitting pr more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Educational Oversight Board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools * Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB714 and announced appointees to the educational oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools following official notice from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) that the district meets the criteria established by the General Assembly for the creation of an educational oversight board.  "Every child de more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Reed Call on CFTC to Prohibit Margin Trading on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig to prohibit prediction markets from allowing margin trading in connection with event contracts, particularly for retail lending. "Margin trading allows trading without full collateral. In other  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day * "They were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and friends-but to us, they're American heroes. We owe them our full gratitude." WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recognized U.S. Air Force Major Alex Klinner of Auburn and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Hall of Huntsville for making the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Excerpts from Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem J more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, of co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi's Rhoshunda Kelly Elected CSBS Chair The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance Commissioner Rhoshunda G. Kelly to serve as the new chair of the CSBS Board of Directors. The election took place during the CSBS annual meeting, where new officers for 2026-27 were also installed. Chair Kelly presented her annual committee chair appointmen more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * NAACP, State Trade Arguments in Redistricting Hearing * A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday morning from the NAACP and the state of Tennessee in one of several challenges to a new map that splits up the Memphis congressional district. The court adjourned without issuing a final ruling. Arguments centered on standing to bring suit and the meaning of the word "facilitate" in the governor's proclamation call more PR

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation--this beautifully refurbished vehicle was gifted t more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Pioneer Quest enables incoming students to learn more about Tusculum, make final preparations to begin classes * GREENEVILLE - Incoming students at Tusculum University learned more about what they can expect and what opportunities await them when they begin their studies during the first orientation event of the summer season. Kai Slater, right, was one of the incoming students to attend Pioneer Quest Friday, May 22. Natalie Dunbar, right, came for Pi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Epps Helps Lead Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Rep. Van Epps is proud to help lead Congressman Nick Begich's legislation, the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA). This landmark bipartisan legislation will establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and secure America's dominance in the future of digital finance. At the Bitcoin Nashville conference in 2024, President Trump introduced his proposal to consolidat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Dean, Blackburn, Coons, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce NO FAKES Act to Defend Americans' Voice, Likeness, and Identity in the AI Era This week, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Support the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act to protect Americans' voice and visual likeness from the growing threat of unauthorized digital replic more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * Students from California and Massachusetts win DOE's 36th Annual National Science Bowl(R) ORISE provides logistical and technical support for the event * On May 4, 2026, students from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, Calif., won the high school competition for the 2026 DOE National Science Bowl(R) (NSB). In the middle school competition, students from William Diamond Middle School in Lexingt more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Study uncovers how cells identify and silence unwanted jumping genes * Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell survival if left unchecked. Cells control these "jumping genes" by silencing them, but little was known about how cells recognize and defend themselves from invading transposons. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital  more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech showcases programs at major Army aviation conference * Representatives from Tennessee Tech University recently attended the 2026 Army Aviation Association of America annual event in Nashville, Tennessee. Military branches, engineering firms and manufacturers from around the world gather each year at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to showcase the latest innovations in aviation during the three-day eve more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * TPA, NCPA Applaud Tennessee Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies * ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Gov. Bill Lee signed the Freedom, Access and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act (Senate Bill 2040/House Bill 1959) into law today, making Tennessee the second state to pass legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies. This comes after a hard-fought battle  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Unsealed Records Related to Former Judge's Competence The Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion ordering the release of documents sealed in connection with a criminal case. The Nashville Banner reports that the records are related to former Judge Cheryl Blackburn's competence. The ruling comes after Banner reporting in 2024 revealed Blackburn had been falling asleep on the bench and struggling to r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to Atlanta journalists and business leaders about a wide range of issues facing Georgians as part of The Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Newsmaker Leadership Series The conversation was moderated by 11Alive's Political Reporter and Anchor Zach Merchant Senator Warnock: "I will work with anybody who will work with me to do somethi more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Woven with resilience: Mahota Textiles thrives after tornado * SULPHUR, Okla. -The Chickasaw traits of perseverance and determination were needed to get Mahota Textiles back in business after its flagship showroom was damaged beyond repair during an April 27, 2024, EF3 tornado. The staff at Mahota Textiles -the first business of its kind envisioned and owned by a First American tribe -have worked tirelessly more PR