BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 350.org Canada responds to former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's resignation from the Liberal caucus * In response to the news that Steven Guilbeault is departing from the Liberal caucus and resigning as a Member of Parliament, Atiya Jaffar, 350.org Canada Country Manager issued the more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * As Freight Hubs Expand, Millions of People Face Continued Air Pollution Burdens * More than 66 million people in the United States - nearly one in five residents - live near freight facilities and corridors, where exposure to harmful air pollution can heighten risks for serious health problems, according to a report released today by the Union of Con more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s proposed changes that could incentivize re more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bregal Sagemount Invests in Ennov * Goodwin advised Bregal Sagemount, a leading growth-focused private equity firm, on its investment, alongside Ardian, in Ennov, a global provider of end-to-end regulatory, quality, and clinical software solutions for life sciences and healthcare companies. The investment will support the company's continued expansion, with a focus on AI  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by Luis Nunez, research analyst at the Food Assistance Team: * * * Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has fallen by more than 700,000 since the Republican reconciliation law (H.R. 1) was enacted in July 2025. That accounts for nearly half o more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark students earn top awards in Tech Innovation Challenge 2.0 * The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Clark University is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the Tech Innovation Challenge 2.0. Building on the success of the inaugural competition in 2025, this year's challenge brought together students from multiple universities to develop innovative and scalable technology solutions. Mo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Build Here: How Targeted State Investment in Geothermal Can Fill California's Clean Firm Gap - A report from Clean Air Task Force, Boston, Massachusetts - May 2026 (21 pages) * * * Clean Air Task Force issued a report examining how targeted public investment in next-generation geothermal energy could help California reduce electricity system costs, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate progress toward its long-term clean energy goals. The report evaluates  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration expressing concerns about the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at revising the methodology for calculating prevailing wages for certain foreign nationals working under H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The CCIA cautions that the proposal threatens U.S. technology sector c more ST

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 Bo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT * You will never catch Krystal Montgomery running to class. Literally. She is that fast. The MIT senior -a Course 6-3 (Computer Science and Engineering) major and Course 4 (Design) minor -was recently named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week -for the second time. Montgomery ran a  more PR

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Electronic Systems deputy PEO retiring after nearly three decades of service * Col. William Collins, deputy program executive officer for Electronic Systems Directorate, reflects on a 28-year career as he prepares to retire June 18 during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons.  In his role, Collins helped lead more than 1,800 Airmen, government civilians and support contractors ex more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * EPA Delays Life Saving Pollution Regulations * Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a two-year delay on regulations of light- and medium-duty vehicle pollution. Below is a statement from Steven Higashide, director of the Clean Transportation Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): "The proposed rollback is a direct threa more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * From Discovery to Patient Care: Vitamin D analog shuts down pancreatic cancer's shield in clinical trial * Small clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute builds on Salk Institute's foundational research on vitamin D receptor and tumor microenvironment A small clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers put a Salk Institute idea to t more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * From Legacy to Leadership in Medicine: Kenneth Austin '27 Advances Hampton's Scientific Tradition Through Groundbreaking Research * At Hampton University, legacy is not simply inherited. It is cultivated through scholarship, service, and the pursuit of excellence that reaches far beyond campus gates. For Kenneth Austin '27, that legacy lives at the intersection of scientific discovery, mentorship, and an unwaver more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Visits Veterans Home at Holyoke to Highlight Significant Resident Safety and Quality Turnaround * Boston -Governor Maura Healey, Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick, and local officials today visited the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke to highlight major improvements in veteran care, staffing, safety, and resident satisfaction that now place the facility more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Welcomes Massachusetts 250 Student Art Contest Winners to the State House * Boston -Governor Maura Healey and Secretary of Education Steve Zrike met with the student winners of the "Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies" initiative this week, showcasing their creative projects that tell the story of a particular 'revolutionary' figure from Massa more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C. * Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 2 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 more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt Named Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 'Top Managing Partners' * BOSTON - May 27, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt, co-managing shareholders of the Boston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were named among the "Top Managing Partners in Massachusetts" by M more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Mian R. Wang Moderates AALAM Webinar on Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Process * BOSTON - May 27, 2026 - Mian R. Wang, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, moderated the webinar "From AAPI Attorney to Judge: Becoming a Judge in Massachusetts" for the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts 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 more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * Hong Kong Surpasses Switzerland as the World's Largest Cross-Border Wealth Hub, Driven by Mainland China Inflows * * BCG's Global Wealth Report 2026 Finds Global Financial Wealth Rose 10.7% to $333 Trillion in 2025, the Fastest Growth Since 2021 * Emerging Markets Projected to Add Nearly $7 Trillion in Financial Wealth by 2030, Led  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Mark Patterson receives Fulbright to explore hydrothermal vents * Professor receives Fulbright to explore one of the world's most unique hydrothermal vents Formed by superheated glacial water from the last ice age, these hydrothermal vents have been bubbling beneath the fjord for centuries. by Tanner Stening May 27, 2026 If you dive into the frigid Arctic water of a fjord called Eyjafjordur off th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Leads Letter Demanding Answers on the Backlog at USCIS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) is leading 18 Democratic lawmakers in demanding answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Joseph B. Edlow regarding the unprecedented backlog and "frontlog" of applications currently paralyzing t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nium and Circle to Connect USDC Settlement with Global Payouts * The partnership brings USDC-powered settlement together with Nium's last-mile global payouts across more than 190 countries, enabling stablecoin payments for global businesses. SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK, [May 27, 2026] - Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-bo 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  more PR

BRIGHTON, England, May 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Podcast: In conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka * IDS was recently honoured to welcome the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya to mark the 60th anniversar 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  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Proclaiming Liberty -- 6/22 Virtual Event * As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join the Goldwater Institute for a special webinar discussion on Timothy Sandefur's new book Proclaiming Liberty, a powerful exploration of the ideas that gave birth to the American experiment in freedom. Proclaiming Liberty revisits the revolutionary year of 177 more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Record Setting $57.3 Million Raised for Nonprofits at the 2026 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America * BOSTON, MA - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today the total funds raised through the 2026 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America reached a record $57.3 million, surpassing last year's single-year record of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter to the departments of Justice, Treasury and Internal Revenue Service: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsyl more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Restore the Core Sets Downtown Lakeland's Next Chapter * The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has released the draft Downtown Redevelopment Plan Update for public review ahead of anticipated adoption this summer. Prepared as part of the City's Restore more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 27 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Alumnus Who Earned His Degree at 71 Is Giving Back to Adult Learners * BRISTOL, R.I. - At 86 years old, Roger Williams University alumnus Tom Olsen still speaks with humility about a life and career that took him from stocking grocery store shelves to leading one of Massachusetts' largest community banks. A member of RWU's Class of 2011, he earned his bachelor's degree in P more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on May 27, 2026: * * * Samsung and Massachusetts General Hospital Launch Joint Study to Investigate GLP-1 Treatment Monitoring with Galaxy Watch The six-month study will utilize Galaxy Watch8's advanced sensor capabilities to monitor loss of muscle mass from GLP1-RA therapy - Samsung Electronics America and Massachusetts General Hospit 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  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 15, 2026 Demetrios Logothetis Chairman Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 1666 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Chairman Logothetis, I write in response to your request for public comment on the Pub 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 more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Engineering Academy Induction Applauds and Inspires * For decades, the UConn College of Engineering has shaped engineers whose influence extends far beyond the classroom, laboratory, and campus. At this year's Academy of Distinguished Engineers induction ceremony, alumni, faculty, family, and friends gathered to celebrate a new class of leaders whose careers reflect innovation, mentorship, and more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Engineering Honors Rising Stars Shaping the Future * The UConn Academy of Distinguished Engineers event, held Thursday, May 21 in the UConn Alumni Center, honored College of Engineering alumni and friends whose careers have been characterized by their contributions to the engineering field through research, practice, education, policy, or service. During the event, the College of Engineering more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 28 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Confers 122 Degrees The ceremony took place on May 27, prior to the start of the 58th annual graduate commencement. Three honorary degrees were also conferred during the event. Elizabeth Deatrick The ceremony began with an introduction and welcome from Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education Tracy Baynard. "Earning a doctorate is not just an ac more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * New siRNA therapy has potential to halt vision loss in age-related macular degeneration By Pat Sargent New research out of UMass Chan Medical School reveals how a gene-silencing therapy targeting age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults, could potentially pause visual decline and improve the lives of people livin more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a multistate amicus brief (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2026-05-26%20-%20Multistate%20Amicus%20Brief%20ISO%20DC%20National%20Guard%20Appeal%20%280 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, th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren for TIME: Tax AI and Invest in People * "If we overhaul our tax code and tax AI, we can use that money to build a country that works for everyone." "The American people deserve to share in the success of this technology." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) published an op-ed in TIME making the case that any solution to the problems posed by AI must  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Wave Life Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in RNA medicines, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the use of new approach methodologies in drug development. The letter offers detailed recommendations to enhance the implementation and regulatory acceptance of NAMs, particularly for oligonucleotide therapeutics. Wave Life Sciences emphasiz more ST