ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-CO Applauds Gov. Polis for Vetoing Bill Threatening Worker Freedom * DENVER, CO -Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation that would have undermined worker freedom and limited opportunities for Colorado workers. AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: "AFP thanks Gov. Polis for vetoing this deeply flawed legislatio more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Author: Bryan Goodman Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertilizers prices reach new highs. The announcement come more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60. As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF), the coalition argues that the department's prop more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Tina Peters' Release from Prison * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released today: "Tina Peters remains a convicted felon who knowingly violated Colorado law and compromised election security. A Colorado jury found her guilty of four felonies for breaching secure election systems. "Tina Peters' release does not change the facts  more PR

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, May 29 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news: * * * CableLabs Experts to Speak at Unify 2026 on the Future of Open Standards CableLabs experts Jason Page and Brian Scriber will speak at Unify 2026. The event, hosted by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) June 16-18 in Austin, Texas, brings together leaders across the connected home and broadband ecosystem to discuss the future of interoperability, open standards and next-generation connected experiences. Jason P more PR

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Cancer Vaccine Sustains 49 Percent Melanoma Reduction After 5 Years * The combination of a vaccine and a drug, which both harness the immune system to attack cancer cells, has proven successful in cutting the risk of skin cancer recurrence by 49 percent, a new study shows. This reduction, which was calculated five years after patients had their tumors surgically removed, rem more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City of Greensboro Appoints Two New Department Directors The City of Greensboro has appointed Don Warn as Financial and Administrative Services Director and Amanda Lehmert as Communications and Marketing Director, effective June 24, 2026. "Both Don and Amanda bring a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields, deep ties to our community, and a strong commitment to public service," said City Manager Nathaniel "Trey" Davis. "They are a great fit more PR

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 1 -- EDUCAUSE issued the following report on June 1, 2026 by Jenay Robert entitled "The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how learning is assessed in higher education, raising important questions about what students learn and how they are expected to demonstrate that learning. Based on a 2026 survey of 438 faculty and staff, this EDUCAUSE report explores how educators are responding in practice, from evolving assessment design to chang more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces June MLB Game of the Day schedule * Classic Yankees-Red Sox rivalry among marquee June matchups ESPN today announced its June MLB Game of the Day schedule, featuring a month-long lineup of marquee matchups and star-powered storylines from across Major League Baseball. The Game of the Day schedule is an out-of-market offering and is subject to local blackout restrictions. It is available exclusively on more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN scores most-viewed Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final since 2015, the latest viewership successes headed into the Stanley Cup Final * * Four game Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series averaged 2.2 million viewers * Most-viewed Western Conference Final Game 4 matchup since 2016 * Follows record-breaking Stanley Cup Playoffs First and Second Round viewership ESPN's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs po more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Court's Decision to Keep the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center with UCAR * DENVER -Today, Governor Jared Polis welcomed a federal court's decision granting a preliminary injunction that blocks the transfer of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center away from the Colorado-based University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) while litigation continues. "Colorado is home to some of the best scientists a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * HB26-1043 \- Transportation Network Company Discriminatory Practices, sponsored by Representatives Gretchen Rydin and Amy Paschal, and Senator Cathy Kipp * HB26-1026 \- Expanding Plan Options for PERA, sponsored by Representatives Bob Marshall and Eliza Hamrick, and Senator Chris Kolker * HB26-1076 \- Transporta more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Investing In and Supporting Higher Education in Colorado * BOULDER - Today, Governor Polis signed a series of bills to support higher education and Colorado students earning advanced degrees. "Colorado has great schools and colleges, supporting students and educators from K-12 to universities and through apprenticeships and skills-based learning opportunities. I am thankful to the sponsors of these bills f more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Laws to Boost Geothermal Energy and Ensure Access to High-Quality Child Care * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-142 \- Development of Thermal Energy Resources, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball and Cathy Kipp, and Representatives Junie Joseph and Ryan Gonzalez to boost clean energy solutions that save Coloradans money and protect our environment. "In Colorado we are harnessing the heat beneath our feet. Geotherma more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more." * Hickenlooper: "It should not be controversial to say people who attack American democracy should not receive taxpayer-funded payouts." Peters walked out of prison this morning, immediately continued to spread election lies Hickenlooper leads an amendment to block Trump from giving Tina Peters, election crimi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * IAM Patent 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Patent Capabilities The 15th edition of the IAM Patent 1000 -- The World's Leading Patent Professionals recognized 15 Arnold & Porter lawyers over seven jurisdictions for their outstanding patent work across the United Kingdom, United States, and internationally. Arnold & Porter was also included in the guide's "International" list of 35 firms. The IAM Patent 1000 guide "shines a spotlight on the firms and i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Supporting our own in scholarship and research Lipscomb funds 2026 summer research to advance humanitarian engineering and to test and validate a new method of testing drug levels in blood plasma. - Each year, Lipscomb University awards grants to allow faculty to focus on research and scholarship during the summer. In 2026, two professors will be working on developing new ways to impact our world for the better. * Dr. Kirsten Dodson, Associate Professor,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Covering wildfire and public lands * As wildfires intensify across the West, the threat to communities is exacerbated by a series of recent administration actions. These include thousands of layoffs, firings and forced retirements at the Forest Service (including affecting staff with wildfire expertise), budget cuts and malfeasance, and chaotic consolidation and reorganization of public land agencies themselves. This memo ou more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting LGBTQ Youth: Governor Polis Signs Bill and Executive Order to Protect Coloradans From Harmful Conversion Therapy * DENVER - Today, on the first day of Pride Month, Governor Polis signed HB26-1322 \- Civil Actions for Conversion Therapy Survivors, sponsored by Representatives Alex Valdez and Karen McCormick, and Senators Lisa Cutter and Kyle Mullica. This bill provides Coloradans who have been subject to harmful conversion therapy wi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Min and Senator Alsobrooks Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concur more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers advance first-of-its-kind AI tool for translating life-saving weather warnings across the US * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Nearly 69 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. A new study documents how the National Weather Service is using artificial intelligence to change that, developing a comprehensive translation more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Min Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concurrent resolution ho more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador * Mr. William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Republic of Tanzania * The Honorable George Holding, of North Carolina, to be Unit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * Stabilized Approaches Among Top Focus Areas in NBAA's Q1 2026 Bizav Accident, Incident Analysis * Washington, DC, June 1, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently released its latest NBAA Business Aviation Accident and Incident Analysis, examining 40 business aircraft safety events in the first three months of 2026, including six fatal accidents. The analysis - offered exclusively as  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 2 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold following the release of Tina Peters Tina Peters, who was convicted by a Mesa County jury on four felony counts and three misdemeanors for her role in the 2021 breach of her own county's election equipment, was released today from La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo, Colorado following Governor Polis' decision to grant her clemency. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold ha more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 2 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 129 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer. Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $2,640 to engage in intensive research or creative activi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter subm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Weaving Voices for Health & Justice, based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- hexamethylcyclopenta [y]-2-benzopyran (HHCB), also known as Galaxolide, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The organization expressed concern over the reliance on unpublished and non-peer-reviewed industry studies in the draft evaluation. Specifically, it was highlighted that out of 82 Galaxoli more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Rural Hospitals Across America Welcome Senate Passage of Welch-Supported Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program * Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) provides lifeline to rural communities BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, shared that over a dozen rural hospital leaders from Vermont and across the United States are praising the Senate' more PR