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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2026-06-04 ( 66 items )  
15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care * Nearly 60 years after the first successful heart transplant, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is launching a bold new initiative to fundamentally transform how heart transplant care is delivered across the Uni more PR

After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track * Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science On a warm spring morning, a team of oceanographers from the USF College of Marine Science cruised into the Gulf to service buoys equipped with sophisticated ocean sensors. The clock was ticking. Hurricane season was just around the corner, and the data recorded by these sen more PR

AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026 (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * UPDATE: AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026 The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and one of the officers in connection with a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The civilian who died dur more PR

As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy * Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians' ability to distinguish between these diseases -a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and more PR

As Universal Epic Universe Marks One Year, Comcast NBCUniversal's Universal Destinations & Experiences Continues Investing in U.S. Growth (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * As Universal Epic Universe Marks One Year, Comcast NBCUniversal's Universal Destinations & Experiences Continues Investing in U.S. Growth Building on a milestone year in Orlando, Universal Destinations & Experiences will open two new experiences in 2026, bringing jobs and economic growth across the U.S. - Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), the division of Comcast NBCUniv more PR

CAIR-Florida Condemns Dumping of Pork Outside Middle Eastern Market in Port St. Lucie (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CAIR-Florida Condemns Dumping of Pork Outside Middle Eastern Market in Port St. Lucie The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil rights organization, today condemned the reported dumping of pork products outside a Middle Eastern market in Port St. Lucie and called for a thorough investigation into the in more PR

Celebrating Pat Montagano's Hofstra Legacy (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Pat Montagano's Hofstra Legacy Ginny Greenberg Patricia (Pat) Montagano is preparing to walk out of Hofstra University's Mack Fitness Center for the last time. The senior assistant dean of students and director of campus recreation and intramural sports officially retires on June 5, ending a 39-year career that helped shape one of the most beloved departments on campus. "Pat's impact on this campu more PR

Center for Biological Diversity Urges NOAA to Deny Deep-Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses in Clarion-Clipperton Zone (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a public comment letter urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to deny the applications from American Metal Resources LLC, Austin, Texas, and SeaX Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, for deep-seabed mining exploration licenses in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, as filed under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The letter raises concerns regarding the environmental risks, legal issues, and insufficient data r more ST

Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts A coalition of watchdog groups, small business leaders, former law enforcement, and lawmakers are calling on Congress to take immediate legislative action to permanently dismantle President Trump's secret $1.8 billion settlement fund and lifetime tax-audit exemption. - Today, a co more PR

Comcast NBCUniversal To Soon Begin Construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort, its First Destination in Europe (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal To Soon Begin Construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort, its First Destination in Europe Milestone project expands Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio with new parks, resorts, and attractions in the U.S. and around the world * Comcast NBCUniversal today announced Universal Destinations & Experiences' first theme park in Europe - officially n more PR

Comcast NBCUniversal To Soon Begin Construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort, Its First Destination in Europe (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal To Soon Begin Construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort, its First Destination in Europe Milestone project expands Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio with new parks, resorts, and attractions in the U.S. and around the world - Comcast NBCUniversal today announced Universal Destinations & Experiences' first theme park in Eur more PR

Congressman Patronis Brings a Piece of Northwest Florida to the White House, Presents President Trump with Model Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Brings a Piece of Northwest Florida to the White House, Presents President Trump with Model Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented President Donald J. Trump with a commemorative U.S. Navy Blue Angels model Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet, bringing a piece of Northwest Florida and its proud military heritage to  more PR

DOD Notifies Congress of Proposed $95 Million Tunisia Border Security Sale (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S Department of Defense has published an arms sales notification to Congress regarding a proposed $95 million foreign military sale to Tunisia aimed at strengthening border security capabilities. The notification, transmitted under the Arms Export Control Act, covers a package of border surveillance equipment, communications systems, vehicles, training and support services. According to the notification, the Government of Tunisia seeks to acquire a range of n more PR

Don't let a tick make you sick: How to stay safe this summer (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Don't let a tick make you sick: How to stay safe this summer * Summer has arrived in Florida -it's time for backyard barbecues and strolls in state parks. But a tiny threat might be lurking in the grass, and its bite can cause big problems. This tick season is shaping up to be the worst in almost a decade, which means increased risk of tickborne illnesses like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted f more PR

DOT FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Across U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule updating a wide range of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures at airports across the U.S., with the changes taking effect beginning June 1, 2026. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 and establishes, revises, suspends or removes instrument flight procedures used by pilots operating under instrument flight rules. According to more PR

Duke Energy Site Readiness Efforts Help Land $1.2 Billion Advanced Manufacturing Project in Cherokee County (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Duke Energy site readiness efforts help land $1.2 billion advanced manufacturing project in Cherokee County * Advance work at the Bailey site prepared the property for a significant industrial investment by USA Rare Earth * Collaboration underscores the power of ready-to-go sites; adds to the $3.5 billion of capital investments and more than 5,200 new jobs the Site Readiness Program has  more PR

Duke Energy Wins the 98th Edison Award for Innovation and Excellence (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Wins the 98th Edison Award for Innovation and Excellence * LAS VEGAS (June 03, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded Duke Energy with the 98th Edison Award for its DeBary Hydrogen Production and Storage System. Presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, the Edison Award is the electric power industry's highest hon more PR

Environmental Defense Fund: Study Shows Wetlands Loss Has Increased Residential Flood Insurance Claim Payments by $10 Billion (10)
NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New study shows wetlands loss has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by $10 billion By calculating the value of wetlands in reducing flood damage, findings can inform federal and state land use decisions, wetland protection, benefit-cost analysis and flood insurance policy. - A new study published in Nature Water finds that wetland loss across the United States has increase more PR

EPA Proposes Approval of New York Air Pollution Plan for Queens Power Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan that would establish source-specific nitrogen oxide emissions requirements for Big Six Towers Inc., Queens, New York, as part of efforts to meet federal ozone air quality standards. The proposal covers the Big Six facility within the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island ozone nonattainment area. According to EPA, the facility generates electricity  more PR

Experience Summer in Denver with These Activities (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Experience Summer in Denver with These Activities * One of the many perks of learning and working at CU Denver is our prime location. The Mile High City is buzzing with activity year-round-especially in the summertime. Whether you're interested in catching live music, browsing artwork, or exploring the nearby mountains, there's something for everyone. If you need ideas, we've compiled a list of activities more PR

FAMU Researcher Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award to Study How Soundscapes Impact Human Well-Being (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Researcher Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award to Study How Soundscapes Impact Human Well-Being By Rachel James-Terry Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Sang Park, Ph.D. understands that sounds tell a story. Now, the longtime School of Architecture and Engineering Technology researcher has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award tha more PR

FAU: Armed With AI, Study Identifies Prey From Predator Crunching Sounds (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds Study Snapshot: Predator-prey interactions between shell-crushing marine predators and hard-shelled mollusks such as clams, oysters and snails play an important role in shaping coastal ecosystems, yet they have remained difficult to study in the wild. Many of these feedin more PR

FAU: Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade By Gisele Galoustian A new study published in the Journal of Big Data (JBD) highlights the journal's emergence as one of the world's leading publications in data science and artificial intelligence research during its first decade - an ascent rooted in a transformative N more PR

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Sixth District economy expanded at a modest pace over the reporting period. Employment levels were flat to down slightly, and modest wage growth was described as broadly in line with pre-pandemic norms. Prices and nonlabor costs rose moderately, on average, which were attributed to both tariffs and the Middle East conflict. Demand for social service more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida Supreme Court Gives Employers Stronger Defense Against Whistleblower Claims - Your 6-Step Action Plan (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 3, 2026: * * * Florida Supreme Court Gives Employers Stronger Defense Against Whistleblower Claims: Your 6-Step Action Plan Does a fired employee who believes your company broke the law have a viable claim for retaliation under Florida's whistleblower statute? Not without proving the conduct actually violated a law, rule, or regulation. The Florida Supreme Court just raised the bar on May 28 for reta more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Hospital Operator Agrees to Pay $32M Due to Medicare Overpayments - Here's How Healthcare Companies Can Curb False Claims Liability (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 3, 2026: * * * Hospital Operator Agrees to Pay $32M Due to Medicare Overpayments: Here's How Healthcare Companies Can Curb False Claims Liability The Department of Justice recently ramped up healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions and shows no intention of slowing down. Indeed, the DOJ's recent settlement with Oglethorpe, Inc. and its top executives offers key lessons for healthcare compani more PR

FIU College of Medicine Receives Philanthropic Gift From Green Family Foundation to Expand NeighborhoodHELP (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU College of Medicine receives philanthropic gift from Green Family Foundation to expand NeighborhoodHELP By Tiffany Woods A new $1 million gift from the Green Family Foundation will allow Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) to expand the Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (Neighborh more PR

Florida Poly Scores Veteran Coach for Men's Soccer (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, June 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly scores veteran coach for men's soccer Florida Polytechnic University has named Clay Roberts the first head coach of its men's soccer program, adding an experienced team builder as the University continues launching its new athletics department. Roberts brings two decades of experience as a collegiate and professional coach, player and administrator. Most recently, he served as he more PR

Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),  more PR

FSU Advancement and Foundation leader Marla Vickers to step down (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Advancement and Foundation leader Marla Vickers to step down * Florida State University Vice President for University Advancement and President of the FSU Foundation Marla Vickers will step down from her position this summer. Dr. Vickers, an FSU alumna and the first woman to serve in the role, joined Florida State in October 2022 and has led the university's advancement and alumni engagement effor more PR

FSU chemist points to academic research behind promising pancreatic cancer treatment (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist points to academic research behind promising pancreatic cancer treatment * A promising new pancreatic cancer drug that nearly doubled survival times in a recent clinical trial is drawing attention not only for its potential impact on patients, but also for the university research that helped make it possible. In recent clinical trials by oncology company Revolution Medicines, patients who  more PR

FSU-College of Criminology & Criminal Justice: Alumna Draws on Data to Drive Her Work Helping People With Disabilities (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- The Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * Alumna Draws on Data to Drive her Work Helping People with Disabilities Since graduating from Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCCJ) in 1996, Ali Thompson's career has taken her far from Tallahassee. Nearly 30 years later, Thompson calls Colorado home but her connection to her alma mater is as strong as ever -- root more PR

George Mason University professor probes 'Labubu economics' (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University professor probes 'Labubu economics' * The billion-dollar Labubu phenomenon broke a cardinal rule of retail: Consumers need to know what they're buying before they open their wallet. Most new Labubu sales took the form of "blind boxes," where purchasers found out which type of doll they'd purchased only after the fact. Zhechao Yang, assistant professor of information systems and ope more PR

Greenberg Traurig Advised the Banks of the Sale of Vercom Shares by Cyber Folks (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised the Banks of the Sale of Vercom Shares by Cyber Folks * WARSAW - 3 June 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised WOOD & Company Financial Services, a.s. Spolka Akcyjna, Oddzial w Polsce, Pekao Investment Banking S.A. and Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. - Biuro Maklerskie Pekao in connection with the sale by cyber_Folks S.A. of shares in Vercom S.A. through more PR

Greenberg Traurig's A.J. Tibbetts Presents at MedTech AI Summit (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's A.J. Tibbetts Presents at MedTech AI Summit * BOSTON - June 3, 2026 - Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, an Intellectual Property & Technology Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, presented "Practical Tips on Building and Deploying AI in MedTech" at the MedTech AI Summit May 26 in Boston. Greenberg Traurig was a sponso more PR

Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans With Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations Newly signed waterfront resort to join Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio on July 1, 2026 * Hilton is expanding in the Florida Keys with the upcoming conversion of Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina into Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, now accepting reservations for stays beginni more PR

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Review Every Veterans Claim Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-633) on the Review Every Veterans Claim Act (H.R. 2137). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2137, the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025," was introduced by Representative Morgan Luttrell of Texas on March 14, 2025. The bill would limit the authority of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deny a veteran more ST

ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ * Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here. Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich more PR

Latest NMMA Report Provides Sales Trends for U.S. Personal Watercraft Market (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Latest NMMA Report Provides Sales Trends for U.S. Personal Watercraft Market * NMMA released its annual Personal Watercraft Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, providing a detailed look at the performance of the U.S. personal watercraft (PWC) market. In 2025, U.S. PWC sales totaled 63,643 units wi more PR

Lee Health Commits $250,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, Calls for Community to Rally (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, June 4 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health Commits $250,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, Calls for Community to Rally Contribution supports critical health and human services programs and encourages additional community investment across Southwest Florida - Lee Health announced at a press conference today a $250,000 commitment made through the Lee Health Foundation to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades to support critical h more PR

Lethal Kinetic Strike, June 3, 2026 (10)
DORAL, Florida, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, June 3, 2026 * On June 3, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was eng more PR

Lipscomb University: Book Trilogy by Allen Explores Evolution and Ideology of the Church of Christ (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * A search for identity Bible Dean Leonard Allen encourages spirituality today by shedding light on the Church of Christ's historical search for its own identity in a series of symposiums and books. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Sometimes you have to look back to understand where you are and how far you have traveled. Dr. Leonard Allen, dean of the College of Bible & Ministry and one of the nation's lea more PR

Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail * Senators Direct Dept. of Commerce to Explain its Involvement with USPS and Elections and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committ more PR

Mayo Clinic study finds new post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study finds new post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate * PHOENIX -In a study published in the Liver Transplantation journal by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a new proactive treatment protocol for alcohol use disorder after liver transplant resulted in a 0% heavy alcohol rela more PR

Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail * Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department's Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. -Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secret more PR

MIA's Economic Impact Reaches New Record of $212 Billion (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * MIA's economic impact reaches new record of $212 billion Florida's global gateway now supports 945,682 jobs statewide * Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport's total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport's direct, indirect, induced, and related activities also increased 12%, reaching more PR

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress should take steps to improve the disability evaluation process to ensure that veterans receive timely and accurate compensation for disabilities related to sexual trauma experienced during military more PR

New Whole Foods Market in Doral, Florida, to Open July 2 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Doral, Florida, to Open July 2 * Doral, Fla. (June 3, 2026)- Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,000-square-foot store, located at 10700 NW 41st St. in Doral, Fla., on July 2,2026. The store will open at 8:00a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. daily. The Doral location's product assortment features more than 55 more PR

Newfound 'Switchboard' Helps the Brain Form New Memories Without Forgetting Older Ones (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Newfound 'Switchboard' Helps the Brain Form New Memories Without Forgetting Older Ones * T he brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggests. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study revealed that about one in four memor more PR

Nine UWF Students Attend National Security Seminar in Washington D.C. (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Nine UWF students attend national security seminar in Washington D.C. Nine students from the University of West Florida participated in The Washington Center's National Security Seminar, a weeklong event that brings students from around the world to explore current national security challenges. Made possible through UWF Career Develop more PR

Research explains Trump's influence on primary contests (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Research explains Trump's influence on primary contests * Why are so many candidates backed by President Donald Trump unseating incumbents this primary election season? Some political analysts say the primary wins are proof that the president has significant power to tell Republican voters what to do. But research from Washington University in St. Louis points to an additional form of president more PR

Satellite science: FSU research increases accuracy of high-resolution ocean surface measurements (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Satellite science: FSU research increases accuracy of high-resolution ocean surface measurements * Florida State University research published today in Science Advances demonstrates a new framework for predicting the motion of kilometer-scale underwater waves that complicate satellite readings of the ocean. By accurately modeling these subsurface waves, scientists can remove their interference from NA more PR

Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Swenka Family of Johnson County (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Swenka Family of Johnson County * Multi-generational farm family recognized for conservation, animal care and community leadership DES MOINES, Iowa (June 3, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Steve and Amy Swenka of Double G Angus Farms near T more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Next Steps for Venezuela, Cuba with Sec. Marco Rubio at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Next Steps for Venezuela, Cuba with Sec. Marco Rubio at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's annual budget request, Senator Rick Scott asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the administration's plans regarding the indictments of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's more PR

Senator Moody Introduces LEO K9 Protection Act to Protect Animals in Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Introduces LEO K9 Protection Act to Protect Animals in Law Enforcement Senator Ashley Moody recently introduced the LEO K9 Protection Act, a bill to hold accountable those who harm law enforcement animals. This legislation strengthens penalties for intentionally harming law enforcement animals and expands federal protections to cover state and local police animals assisting federa more PR

Sylvester Tea Party Builds Community for Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, One Cup at a Time (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Tea Party Builds Community for Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, One Cup at a Time * The inaugural tea party at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center created a welcoming space for connection, mindfulness and support, offering patients, survivors and caregivers practical tools for wellness and community. On a beautiful Miami morning, elegant teacups were set out atop colo more PR

The Case Against Joe Mitchell (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Joe Mitchell * "Joe Mitchell is a career politician, lobbyist, and self-serving Des Moines insider looking to buy himself a cushy lifestyle in D.C. While Mitchell is part of the broken system and will vote in lockstep with his party bosses and special interest allies, Lindsay James is the fighter that Northeast Iowa families deserve. A mom, chaplain, and state repre more PR

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab: Nuclear Physicists Discover New Rule for Peppy Partner Picking (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Nuclear Physicists Discover New Rule for Peppy Partner Picking Nuclear physicists used a little magic in their latest experiment conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and the result has revealed surprising new information about the behavior of protons and neutrons inside the atom's nucleus. S more PR

TNT Sports Caps Its Most Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with Its Most Watched Conference Final Ever (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Caps Its Most Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with Its Most Watched Conference Final Ever * TNT Sports saw its best Stanley Cup Playoffs ever, culminating coverage of the 2025-26 season with its most watched Conference Final on record, a five-game Montreal/Carolina Eastern Conference Final series that averaged 2 million viewers, up 41% vs. 2 more PR

Tracking a Shape-Shifting Cancer: How IDH-Mutant Gliomas Evolve After Treatment (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Tracking a Shape-Shifting Cancer: How IDH-Mutant Gliomas Evolve After Treatment * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers traced how IDH-mutant gliomas evolve after treatment. * The study reveals why tumors recur despite therapy. * Findings point to new strategies for precision cancer care. At first glance, IDH-mutant gliomas can appear deceptively calm. more PR

University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: Equity in Graduate Education Consortium Announces Directors (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Equity in Graduate Education Consortium Announces New Directors The Equity in Graduate Education Consortium is pleased to announce Annie Wofford and Sara Xayarath Hernandez as its new Co-Directors, marking a new chapter in the Consortium's effort to build capacity for improving graduate education nationwide. Founded in 2018 by Julie Posselt, Professor of  more PR

USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment * Bold Research. Real Impact. Discover how USF research is transforming lives and helping build stronger communities. Read more stories of impact By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Deep beneath the icy waters surrounding Antarctica, a small marine organism may hold clues to a future cancer treat more PR

USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative * By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health John Storms with his wife Catherine and youngest son Gregory [Photo courtesy of John Storms] At first, it was just halos appearing around the lights on the basketball court. As a teenager, John Storms didn't think the subtle changes in his vi more PR

UWF Staff Member Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF staff member earns prestigious Fulbright award University of West Florida Director of International Affairs Randolph Scott has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S.-France International Education Administrators Award for 2026-2027. The highly competitive program is a fully funded, two-week seminar designed for senior U. more PR

Virologist and Bioinformatician Emily Speranza Joins Texas Biomed Faculty (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Virologist and Bioinformatician Emily Speranza joins Texas Biomed faculty Emily Speranza, Ph.D., first heard about Ebola virus when she was five years old. "I remember hearing about it on the news and little me thought 'This is terrifying. I need to know everything about it so I am not so scared,'" she said. "In that process, I realized 'Wow! These viruses are actually kind of cool.'" Deadly p more PR

Washington State University: Can Plastic Farm Mulch Be Effectively Recycled - Cleanliness is Key (10)
PULLMAN, Washington, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Can plastic farm mulch be effectively recycled? Cleanliness is key Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it is dumped into landfills. New research from Washington State University shows that recycling could be a feasible alternative, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and keeping plastics out of the waste stream. The resear more PR