WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released: the U.S. Receives an "F" on New Parental Support Measures * Today, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health released its 2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards. Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions like postpartum depression, and most do not receive the support and treatment they need. When left untreated, these disorders can have lasti 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

CALGARY, Alberta, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada, U.S. and Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC joins International Paper to break ground on new rail-served packaging facility Last week, CPKC took part in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction of International Paper 's new 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility in Rankin County, Mississippi, a facility to be directly rail-served by CPKC. "We are proud to collaborate with  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Eric Smith, new dean of the UAH Honors College, aims to inspire more students to seek higher goals Dr. Eric Smith believes in the transformative power of education. It's taken him from student in a small North Alabama high school all the way to full professor in the Department of English at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. Now, as the new dean of the UAH Honors College, effective May 11, 202 more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Fry Named Director of International Student Recruitment * Western Illinois University is pleased to welcome Eric Fry as the new director of International Student Recruitment, effective June 1.  Fry brings significant expertise to the position, with experience in leading international enrollment management teams and expanding global engagement for his previous institutions. During his career, Fry has created several successful global and region 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 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW * Cosponsors 'Mandatory E-Verify Act' to Hinder Illegal Immigrant Incentive, Hiring in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to introduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States. The Mandatory E-Verify  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 4 New Mexico Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says New Mexico's congressional delegation has stood with AFGE to defend federal collective bargaining KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, and Teresa Leger Fernandez for reelection to more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU names Hernandez new chief human resources officer * A veteran human resources leader who has managed HR programs at the highest levels in shipping, healthcare and retail enterprises is being named Mississippi State's new chief human resources officer.  Jason I. Hernandez, who holds an Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University in Education, an MBA from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and a B.S. degree in Biology and Social Science from Chapman U more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, May 27 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Positions Mississippi for Critical Minerals Growth * The Mississippi Development Authority today released a report, 2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit: Critical Minerals in the State, outlining a strategy to position Mississippi as a domestic producer of critical minerals. The report serves as the official record of the 2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit and provides a scientific and operational framewo more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialists to its care team * BATON ROUGE, La. - As part of its continued investment in specialty care access for the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new members of its care team who are now accepting new patients. Marie Barker, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in cancer care at the Hereditary and High-Risk Clinic at Ochsner Medical Compl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the agency's proposed rule on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell, which aims to implement statutory changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting institutional and program eligibility for the Direct Loan Program. Ochsner's comments focused on provisions related to how MD graduates are evaluated in regard to earnings accountability, advocating for r more ST

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health, with Johnson and Johnson and The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, to Host the 5th Annual Men's Health Event * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health will host the 5 th annual Men's Health Event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters on 732 N. Broad St. on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year for this no cost event, which emphasizes men's health and wellness. Presented by Och 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

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Rahm Emanuel Proposes Higher Ed Reforms in Dartmouth Talk The former Chicago mayor encourages students to pursue public service. Written by Steve Hartsoe Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, member of Congress, U.S. ambassador, and White House aide, announced a proposal to reform higher education during a talk on May 26 at Dartmouth. The former chief of staff to President Barack Obama also said the United States has "accepted failure as an option" in K-1 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

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

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi File Lawsuit Challenging Mississippi's Safe Solicitation Act * JACKSON, Miss. -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) filed a class action complaint challenging Mississippi's Safe Solicitation Act, which criminalizes holding signs requesting charity on public streets and sidewalks without a permit. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of pl 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

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Unlocking Secrets of Plasma Turbulence in Space * WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Senior Scientist for Intense Particle Beams & Plasma Processes, Gurudas Ganguli, Ph.D., pioneered and directed an experiment that has deepened our understanding about the evolution of electromagnetic turbulence in space. NRL's Space Measurement of A Rocket-released Turbulence (SMART) sounding rocket experiment, launched from Wake Island on February 12, 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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock * Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Instead of a minor, she completed two additio more PR