OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The co more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online * New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online and shield big tech companies from accountabi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The coalition warned th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS * Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating technology companies from accountability. In more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.  In their amicus brief filed today, Raoul and the coalition argue tha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * CAIR: Maryland Break the Bonds Campaign Claims Historic Victory as State Pension System Divests 85% of Israeli Bonds Following months of organizing, Maryland's pension fund cuts Israeli bond holdings by more than $62 million, the largest known state-level divestment from Israeli sovereign bonds to date - (ANNAPOLIS, MD) - The Maryland Break the Bonds Campaign today announced a major victory in its statewide push to end t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity with 178 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Bruce Westerman Chair House Natural Resources Committee 1324 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 * The Honorable Jared Huffman Ranking Member House Natural Resources Committee 1332 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chair Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, On behal more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 27 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * President Johnson Meets With Maryland's Governor Relief Society leader and governor discuss service and family history - General Relief Society President Camille N. Johnson and Elder Michael P. Brady, an Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, met with Maryland's Governor Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, May 15, 2026, to discuss expanding opportunities for service and strengthening co more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.  "Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our investigation seeks to uncover exactly what the com more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act * Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act). The KIDS Act would broadl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that the charter for the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition has been renewed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Functioning as a federal advisory committee, the Council is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). FACA stipulates that the charter for a federal advisory committee must be renewed every two years. The most recent Executive Order 14327, dated July 31, 2025, provides for the continuat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSFR) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the United States Department of Commerce, in support of efforts to develop and evaluate measurement methods and standards, including reference materials, to support quality and safety for the food testing community, is establishing the Food Nutrition and Safety (FNS) Measurements and Methods Consortium. The Consortium will bring together stakeholders to identify and address measurement and standards needs related to analytical testing of food i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former Department of Justice Contractor Sentenced to Prison for $1.3 Million Cell Phone Fraud Scheme * WASHINGTON - Javan King, 42, of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison in connection with his theft of more than 4,800 government cell phones when he worked for the Department of Justice, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. King pleaded guilty on Feb more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces HHS Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students. "This HHS grant for more than $56,000 helps Virg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc. Reach Agreement to Transition Clinical Services to Newly Created Provider Group and Continue Medical Education at GW Hospital * Agreement establishes clinical operations and staffing within UHS structure, a framework for continuity of care, and ongoing support of the academic mission Majority of MFA physicians and staff to be directly employed by Ca more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * International Network of Obvervatories Highlights New Level of Precision Gravitational Wave Astronomy * The international network of deep space gravitational wave detectors operated by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration has announced the online release of an updated catalog of all gravitational wave events observed to date, named the Gravitational Wave Transient Catalog-5.0 (GWTC-5.0). Gravitational waves are "ripples" in space-ti more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 26 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Invisible threats: New tick-borne dangers found on U.S. military installations * While service members train for visible threats, a nearly invisible one is emerging from our own backyards. Rare but dangerous viruses carried by ticks no bigger than a sesame seed are being detected on and around U.S. military installations, and a proactive public health program is giving us the early warning we need to stay safe. The MilTICK SURE Path program, a nat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Helping Baltimore Take Stock of Its Climate Footprint A long-term project to help the city track greenhouse gases from buildings, transportation, waste, and energy use is giving students real-world experience in applied climate science and public sector collaboration. * As municipalities across the country push toward achieving climate neutrality--a state in which their activities have no net effe more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Advance Directives in Electronic Health Records Linked to Less Burdensome End-of-Life Care and Hospital Death, Study Finds The protective effects appeared weaker or absent among patients living with dementia and Black patients * For older adults nearing the end of life, having an advance directive documented in an electronic health record at least 6 months before death may be associated with care that is less i more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Landmark Fair Housing Legislation Signed into Law in Maryland * After a concerted effort by national civil rights organizations and local fair housing advocates, Governor Wes Moore today signed Fair Chance Housing Act (SB 937) and Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect (HB 573) into law. These new laws mark a significant step forward in ensuring that every resident in the s more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * McLeod appointed IACUC chair We are pleased to announce that Kyle R. McLeod, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. McLeod currently serves as IACUC vice chair.  Dr. McLeod earned his B.S. and M.S. from Texas Tech University and his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He began his career as a Research Animal Scientist at the USDA Research Center in Beltsville, Marylan more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the March 10, 2026 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers with the Ba more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 3 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration's appeal and uphold a lower cou more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, citing concerns the bill would weaken more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New data shows there is a nurse retention crisis, not a nurse shortage * Nearly 1.15 million registered nurses (RNs) with active licenses are not working as nurses, announced National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses. NNU reached this number by comparing the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released on May 15, with data covering the same period from the National Council of the State  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * People With Chronic Back Pain May Be More Sensitive to Unpleasant Sounds People who have chronic back pain may be more affected by unpleasant sensations -- including lights, tastes and sounds -- than people without chronic pain. Many people may find these sensations uncomfortable, but those with chronic pain may experience them as substantia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Names Victor Hall as Director of International Programs Rockville, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that Victor E. Hall has been selected as Director of the Office of International Programs, effective September 2026. He will succeed David Skeen, who will be retiring later this year after 35 years of service at the NRC. The Office of International Programs coordinates NRC's international activities, including export and imp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and three co-signers, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C., 20201 * Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryl more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following Q&A involving Howard Fishman, author, musician, composer, theatre-maker and cultural essayist: * * * Reviving Robbie Basho: A UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved Better 'Biographical research involves obsession, detective work, patience, and keeping an open mind' Article by Betsy Boyd, author and director of The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts. * After meeting Howard Fishman at more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, May 26 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Science in Space: Amentum Leads Artemis II Research Breakthroughs * The historic Artemis II mission didn't just advance humanity's exploration of the Moon. It made history by introducing Science Officers to NASA's Mission Control team for the first time. Amentum's Angela Garcia and Trevor Graff brought a critical scientific perspective, enhancing the mission's research and discovery g more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) * National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline MILPITAS, Calif., May 26, 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 24, 2026 The Honorable Paul Atkins Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F St NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Chairman Atkins, We are writing to express our concern about the Securities and Exchange Commission's interpretive rel more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Three from Case Western Reserve University earn Fulbright awards Story by: Alaina Bartel Three members of the Case Western Reserve University community are headed abroad. Nyat Isack, Annie Zhao and Claire Sumner each received a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program--the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, which pairs scholars with opportunities to research, teach and study in about 140 countries. They'll tr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Law's 98th Commencement Ceremony Recognizes Graduates, Faculty Excellence, and Student Leadership * Speakers reflect on service, justice, and the evolving meaning of the legal profession. The University of Baltimore School of Law celebrated the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony, honoring academic achievement, service, and the enduring sense of community that defines UBalt Law. The ceremony featured remarks from university leaders more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago dedicates data science and AI building in honor of alumni supporters * The University of Chicago's first building devoted entirely to data science and artificial intelligence now bears the names of two alumni who met as students, married on campus and went on to support the University for decades. The Lorraine and Yuji Suzuki Center, home of the UChicago Data Science Institute, was dedicated May 19. It honors the late Lorraine Suzuki, PhD'73,  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UM Charles Regional Medical Center Recognized Among Nation's Cleanest Hospitals LA PLATA, Md.-- University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, has been recognized on Becker's Hospital Review's list of the "396 cleanest hospitals" in the nation after earning a 5-star cleanliness rating from the Centers for Medicare & more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following news: * * * UMBC Class of 2026: Ready to contribute their voices With full hearts and eyes fixed on the future, the UMBC Class of 2026 stepped across the stage last week, crossing the threshold into life's next chapter. Surrounded by family, friends, and mentors, UMBC's newest alumni embody the university's spirit of curiosity, resilience, and community. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jonathon Heyward, who addressed graduates from th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Venable Features Global Business Leaders Amid Rapid AI Transformation in the New Season of AI and IP: The Legal Frontier Podcast As companies across industries accelerate investment in artificial intelligence technologies, Venable LLP announced today's launch of Season 2 of the AI and IP: The Legal Frontierpodcast, a nine-episode series examining the legal, commercial, and intellectual property issues emerging from the AI boom. Hosted by Justi more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Vera Institute of Justice Celebrates the Passage of the Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act * Contact: Media@vera.org ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (May 26, 2026) -Today, the Vera Institute of Justice celebrates Governor Wes Moore signing into law the Fair Chance Housing Act. The F more PR

NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Maryland Becomes Second State in the Nation to Stop the Sale of DIY Machine Guns as Governor Moore Signs Landmark Legislation * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, the Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements after Governor Wes Moore signed SB 334 into law. This critical public safety measure, sponsore more PR