ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Opposes AB 2721, Warns Bill Creates Legal Uncertainty and Operational Risk for California Hotels SACRAMENTO, CA, -- AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the nation's largest hotel owners association representing nearly 20,000 hotel owners nationwide, strongly opposes AB 2721 and urges the California State Assembly to reject the measure. AB 2721 would require hotels to publicly disclose when federal immigration e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding potential changes to the agency's Nationwide Permit program. Representing state transportation departments in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, AASHTO emphasized the role NWPs play in enabling efficient and environmentally responsible delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. In its letter, AASHTO highlighted the need for clarity, predictability, and consi more ST

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29 * * No. 7 Miami, No. 21 Louisville, Clemson and North Carolina headline ACCN's opening four weeks * ACC Network Primetime Football visits Virginia Tech, Clemson and Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte * ACC Network enters its eighth college football season with 13 games across the first four weeks The countdown to kickoff for t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline: Major Changes Emphasize Blood-Based and At-Home Stool Testing * The American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The new recommendations reaffirm that average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 and continue through age 75 for those with a life expectancy greater than 10 years. Howe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING - A report from American Clean Power Association - May 2026 (75 pages) * * * The American Clean Power Association issued a report outlining the rapid expansion of domestic clean energy manufacturing across the U.S. and examining its economic, industrial, and energy security implications. The report assesses manufacturing activity linked to utility-scale solar, battery storage, wind, and related supply chains, while also evaluating projected capacity growth through 2030. I more ST

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Answering a New Call to Serve: Veteran's Path to Educational Leadership * From the U.S. Army to the classroom, doctoral candidate Tyler Bacote's journey is a powerful reminder that education can transform lives. When Tyler Bacote stepped onto the UNC Greensboro campus in 2024, she knew what she wanted. The U.S. Army veteran tried on careers as a paralegal and in the corporate world before choosing UNCG's School of Educ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's and Florida State University join forces for physician training * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside has partnered with Florida State University College of Medicine to sponsor its Family Medicine Residency Program and its Family Medicine-Obstetric Fellowship, which is opening a new satellite clinic for obstetric patients. FSU will become the academic sponsor for the program that has  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Independence, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration expressing opposition to Georgia Central Railroad's petition for special approval to operate trains with one-person crews. The proposal seeks a waiver from the FRA's existing rule that mandates two certified crewmembers in locomotive cabs, including a certified locomotive engineer and conductor. The BLET, representing over 31,000 active locomotive engineers and trainmen, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia, representing over 900 trade school and career college campuses nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability components of the Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Drive Workforce Pell negotiated rulemaking committee (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter articulates  more ST

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 26 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor James R. Martin II Inducted into Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 26, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Chancellor James R. Martin II has been inducted into the 2026 class of the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence, one of the highest honors awarded to alumni of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. Martin wa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Announces June Community Office Hours * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia's 12th District during the month of June. During these events, members of Congressman Allen's staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affair more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brian Jack Hosts and Honors Service Academy Appointees at Columbus Clingstones Game * Contact: Regan Hinson (link sends email) COLUMBUS, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) hosted and honored students that he appointed to the United States' military service academies by organizing a Service Academy Night at the Columbus Clingstones minor league baseball game at Synovus Park. The game was ultimately rained out, but not before each  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Boston, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of six new attorneys- Rachael Chen, Kyle Clawson, Matthew Dobbs, Alexandria Driessen, Elyssa Martinez, and Julie Zong -bolstering the firm's Employment Litigation and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy services in the Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle office more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 27, 2026: * * * In Clear Sign of Momentum for Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democrats Outvoted Republicans on Primary Day Reporting from The Georgia Recorder details how "Democratic voters eclipsed Republicans during Georgia's election," pulling "more than 1 million ballots to Republicans' nearly 940,000, or about 52.6% to 45.4%." In elections with two competitive primaries, Democrats have not seen that edge over Republicans in Georgia since 1998, when Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Race Raters Shift Texas Senate Race Toward Democrats as Paxton Win Creates "Best Opportunity This Century to Flip Texas" Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton is officially the GOP nominee in the Texas Senate race, "transform[ing] the deep red state into the nation's newest political battleground, expanding the Senate map" and giving Democrats "their best opportunity this century to flip Texas." Race raters, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * EEI's Drew Maloney Talks Grid Innovation, Affordability, and Mutual Assistance on The Deciders Podcast * WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026) -On a new episode of The Deciders podcast, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney joined Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brody Mullins and veteran D.C. strategist Lisa Camooso Miller to discuss rising electricity demand, responsible data center growth, grid innovation, and challenges facing customers in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13235) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser: * * * Federal Investigations and Seizures of Voting Records This In Focus provides background on the constitutional and statutory framework underlying federal investigations of elections, summarizes investigations by the Trump Administration and legal action surrounding demands for and seizures of state and county voting records, and offers considerations for Congress. Constitutiona more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 26 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Gideon Armah-Amissah receives Jenson Medal * Luther College graduating senior Gideon Armah-Amissah received the college's Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal for the class of 2026 during Commencement on Sunday, May 24. Gideon Armah-Amissah received Luther's Jenson Medal at Commencement on May 24, 2026. "To receive the Jenson Medal is such an honor," Armah-Amissah said. "To be selected by peers that I interact with daily is humbling and a sign of trustworthiness a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California elections from interference and intimidation What you need to know: As President Trump continues to threaten political interference in the upcoming midterm election, Governor Newsom signed a new law to strengthen California's election protections ahead of the June 2 statewide primary - safeguarding voters, election workers, and ballot security from interfer more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the First Quarter of 2026 Support Innovations in Public Safety * Houston, TX (May 27, 2026 ) -In the first quarter of 2026, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 12 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice research. These grants, totaling around $ 5 million, demonstrate  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Eases Biden Refrigerant Rules to Address Grocery Costs * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration eased some new regulations that would have increased costs for grocery stores and homeowners. 2 The regulations date from the Biden administration, which pursued them to regulate the chemicals used in refrigeration and air conditioning to comply with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on the ozone layer. 3 The li more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Moscow Makes a New Step for Annexation of Georgian Territories Executive Summary: * Russia and the de facto government of Georgia's occupied Tskhinvali Region (South Ossetia) signed the Treaty on Deepening Allied Cooperation on May 9, essentially allowing Moscow gain more control of the region and use it as a tool of pressure on Tbilisi. * Moscow is toughening its policy toward Geo more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU researchers study the impact of celebrity fashion on public opinion * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 27, 2026 Can the outfit a celebrity wears to court influence how the jury or public perceive them? Kennesaw State University students Emily Lesmes and Alaina Jean have been studying exactly that. Working with Associate Professor of Marketing and Sales Hyunju Shin, the students who are participants in the First-Year Scholars Program are exploring whet more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Moody Air Force Base Installs Refueling Probe, Improves Efficiency * Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support combat search and rescue and close-air support operations. The adapter allows A-10 pilots to use probe-and-drogue refueling instead of boom-only systems, increasing refueling options and allowing the aircraft t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NCMEC: Sen. Ossoff's Bipartisan Law Forcing Big Tech to Report Child Predators * According to new NCMEC data This is an external link, big tech platforms submitted 105,877 reports of child sex trafficking in 2025 - a more than 1,100% increase from before Sen. Ossoff's law went into effect Washington, D.C. -New data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) found U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan law is forcing big tech c more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania 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 accountabili more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State at Texas, LSU at Ole Miss and more * Comprehens more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Reflecting on KSU Dance's 20-year journey * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 27, 2026 There's little that distinguishes a maze from a labyrinth. They share similar structures, both a series of bending pathways guiding people through intricate designs. Where they differ is the illusion of choice. Unlike mazes, labyrinths are tools for meditation and reflection where the destinations are predetermined; they follow a single unbranching path, gently directi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals. The letter argues that current federal habeas review impedes states from timely enforcement of the death more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3 * The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams across ESPN networks in the first three weeks of the se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 26, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Georgia National Day: * * * On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Georgia on your national day. This year offers fresh opportunities to deepen the bonds of friendship between the American and Georgian people and to advance greater security and prosperity for both our nations. The United States remains steadfast in its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial in more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * 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 - The SEMI Foundation, serving as the Hub Operato more PR

NEW DELHI, India, May 24 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a joint news availability by Secretary Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Hyderabad House: * * * MODERATOR: Secretary of State of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr. Marco Rubio; Honorable External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar; excellencies, distinguished guests, and friends from the media: Namaskar and good afternoon to all of you. I welcome you to this press conference. We'll first ha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee 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.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Clinches Two Deal of the Year Honors at Global M&A Network's Turnaround Atlas Awards * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke received two Deal of the Year Awards at the Global M&A Network 's Turnaround Atlas Awards in the special situation M&A and distressed investment categories. These honors build on the firm's recognition for USA Distressed M&A Deal of the Year at Global M&A Network 's USA Middle Ma more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Turner Foundation awards $50K grant to Austin Peay State University's Southeastern Grasslands Institute * A native Georgia grassland orchid, Calopogon tuberosus. | Photo by Theo Witsell CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -The Turner Foundation, Inc. has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to benefit the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI). The one-year grant will support SGI's mission to lead grassland research, conservat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children - Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, the law fails to hold social media companies account more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Push CFTC for Public Update into Suspicious Oil Futures Trades * Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and several Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) calling for the CFTC to provide a public update and report to Congress regarding a series of suspicious trades in the oil futures market In March, roughly 15 minutes before President Trump posted on Trut more PR