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

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The America First Legal Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission endorsing the proposed Voluntary National Election Audit Standards while urging enhancements to address key election integrity concerns. The EAC had solicited input on its standards to guide election audits nationally under the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The AFL praised the commission's framework, which organizes audit principles around Objectivity, Professionalism, Effectiveness, Security, and Accountabilit more ST

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

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve general joins local community to honor fallen heroes * CHICAGO - Brig. Gen. Michael Shanley, commanding general of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, served as the keynote speaker during the Village of Norridge's 33rd annual Memorial Day ceremony, May 24, 2026. The ceremony honored fallen service members while recognizing current and former Norridge residents who have served in the military. "For those of us who wea more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success * SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in and around the organizational umbrella of the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command have been synchronizing efforts with the U.S. Air Force to conduct pre-check inventory packing, or PCIP, and transportation of medical materiel and other relevant supplies more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers * Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crackdown on deceptive food delivery fees that get tacked on to customers' bills to squeeze more money out of them. "People should know upfront how much they'll pay for something, instead of getting to the checkout page to more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 27 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Can World Cup soccer help get more kids moving? * HIGHLIGHTS * National teams will train this summer in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte and communities throughout North America. * That kind of connection with elite athletes has inspired young people to get more active. * Children worldwide don't get enough physical activity on any given day. As 48 national soccer teams converge on North American cities this summer to train for th more PR

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 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

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education Names Amy Nakamoto Chief Commercial Officer * Nakamoto brings 20 years of commercial leadership to a newly unified go-to-market organization CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 26, 2026) -Discovery Education today appointed Amy Nakamoto as Chief Commercial Officer, unifying the company's go-to-market organization to deliver a cohesive and responsive partnership model. The role br 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

NEW YORK, May 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former Corporate Executive Sentenced To 26 Months In Prison For Insider Trading Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that PAUL JORGENSEN, the former Chief Revenue Officer of Doximity, was sentenced on May 21, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla to 26 months in prison for committing securities fraud in connection with a multimillion-dollar sc 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 the test in patients: that activating the vitamin D more PR

UNION, New Jersey, May 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * From Kean to CEO: Education Graduate Leads with Lessons Learned at Kean University * The lessons Gigi Schweikert '85 learned at Kean University have shaped a career that spans classrooms, boardrooms and communities across the country. Schweikert, who earned her B.S. in early childhood education and teaching in 1985, credits her time at Kean with influencing her leadership approach and lifelong commitment to education. "The way we treat people, the way  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 court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment o 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

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University * Top Stories For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University's Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following a national search, Kevin Guskiewicz was named on Wednesday as the unanimous selection as Clemson University's next president. A neuroscientist and higher education leader, Guskiewicz previously served as presi 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 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Unreal Number of Sex Scandal Republican Candidates Exposed [Daily Beast] In case you missed it, a new report from The Daily Beast exposes how Republican Senate candidates are being dragged down by their ties to "underage sex scandals, abuse allegations, and Epstein-world baggage." In battleground states across the country, GOP Senate candidates have to answer for their ties to convicted child sex offenders, associates of Jeffr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * In NC Strong Update, Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina's Law Enforcement and Military, Takes Action on Prediction Markets * Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to honor the law enforcement officials and servicemembers who keep North Carolinians safe. Governor Stein also signed an executive order to protect the integrity of state government from prediction markets and addressed ongoing efforts to resolv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of Maryland Endorsements Ahead of June 23 Primary * AFGE says Maryland governor and incumbents running for reelection to U.S. House have shown unwavering support for federal employees and working families WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced it is endorsing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for reelection, as well as a slate of more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Legacy gift funds new D. Michael and Tamara Bird Jones '81 Center for P-12 Outreach and continues record-breaking year of philanthropy at Longwood From the age of eight, Tammy Bird Jones '81 knew she wanted to be an educator. "I played teacher all the time. I had a chalkboard and everything," she said. "Family would visit, and my aunts and uncles would try to get away from me because they knew I'd pull them into my 'classroom.'" Those aspirations ev more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Marine Fisheries completes two artificial reef enhancement projects * The N.C. Artificial Reef Program this month completed two major reef enhancements at offshore reefs off Cape Hatteras and off Ocracoke. The reefs, designated AR-230 and AR-250, each received approximately 1,500 tons of recycled concrete pipe and boxes, which now sit on the seafloor, creating new habitat, and improving public fishing and divi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Called Out For "Double-Dealing and Self-Enrichment," Raising Ethics Concerns A new memo from anti-corruption group End Citizens United raises "ethics concerns" about GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, accusing him of "engag[ing] in patterns of double-dealing and self-enrichment." The memo outlines Rogers' record of enriching himself by walking through the revolving door, putting him into a class of GOP Senate candid more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 28 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * NCGOP, RNC Win Never Resident Lawsuit to Secure Election Integrity The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) and Republican National Committee (RNC) prevailed in a critical lawsuit after a Wake County Superior Court reaffirmed a state law allowing Never Residents to vote was unconstitutional. NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons said of the decision: "This ruling confirms the state constitution forbids voting by individuals who have n more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, May 27 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Neon Chapter of Iota Sigma Pi Celebrates Installation and Induction Ceremony at Catawba College * Catawba College celebrated the official installation and induction of the Neon Chapter of Iota Sigma Pi, the national honor society for women in chemistry, on April 24, 2026. The ceremony marked an important milestone for Catawba and its growing community of students pursuing excellence in chemistry and STEM disciplines. The Neon Chapter inducted 16 new memb more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 27 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * One Last Ride: Callie Hertz Reflects on Her Flagler Journey with the Surf Club * Four years of early mornings, rough Atlantic surf, and near-misses had led to this moment. As the horn sounded later that day, Hertz stood atop the leaderboard as the 2026 East Coast Regional College Women's Champion, finally claiming the title that had narrowly escaped her throughout her collegiate career. "It was probably the most meaningful win I've had yet," Hertz said. "No 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

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 27 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Eliminates Cascaded Switches in 5G Radios with New Wideband High-Isolation Family * Qorvo (r) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced a new family of RF switches designed to simplify multi-band radio architectures. Spanning 50 MHz to 10 GHz, the family reduces comp 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 $50.4 million. The growth represents a 13.7% incre 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

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC System Board of Governors Highlights May 2026 The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened in regular session on May 21, 2026. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Note: Any business conducted by the Board of Governors in closed session is not included in this summary. Committee on Budget and Finance * Budget and planning updates: The committee received u more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 28 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Brittany N. Zepernick Named Daylight Award Laureate G. Guthrie Brittany N. Zepernick, assistant professor in the UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology, has been named a recipient of The Daylight Award in Research. Zepernick is part of an international team recognized for groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of how light shapes microbial, photosynthetic life in the climatically altered water col more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 28 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Honors Regional Entrepreneurs, Local Energy Company Takes Top Award Caroline Cropp For more than 15 years, the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal have honored standout companies and nonprofits with the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards. The GWBJ accepts nominations in 11 categories, from biotech to retail. The CEA celebration is held at the UNCW Burney Center, wher 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%28002%29.pdf) in support of D.C. Attorney General Bri 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