JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Ambulatory Service to Area Farms * JONESBORO - With the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community. The CVM is now offering a Large Animal Ambulatory Service (LAAS). "A-State's CVM is centered around serving the community, and the ambulatory more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Apprentices Find Pathway to Teaching Careers at ATU * Arkansas Tech University Class of 2026 members Carly Parish and Emma Hyslip are more than college graduates. They helped ATU and the State of Arkansas break new ground in preparing teacher candidates for the classroom. Parish and Hyslip are among the first ATU teacher apprenticeship graduates through a 2-plus-2 program that allowed them to take t more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Budgets, Tuition for FY2027 * ARKADELPHIA, Ark. -The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President Robin Myers said the overall system budget reflects investments in retaining and recruiting employees, the addition of the College of  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Moran, Blumenthal Introduce Veterans Cost-of-Living Increase Legislation * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined committee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to introduce legislation ensuring the rate of disability compensation and other financial benefits from the Department of Veter more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CTA Foundation Supports Accessibility Programs with $700K in New Grants From AI-powered tools helping older adults age in place to smart glasses opening up everyday tasks for people who are blind or have low vision, the CTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Consumer Technology Association(R) (CTA), today is announcing $700,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * David Campbell Elected Chair; Drew Marsh and Chris Womack Elected Vice Chairs of EEI Board of Directors * LAS VEGAS (June 03, 2026) -David Campbell, chairman and CEO of Kansas City, Mo.-based Evergy, today was elected chair of the board of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the national association of investor-owned electric companies. Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of New Orleans-bas more PR

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

ADA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU releases Spring 2026 President's Honor Roll * ADA, Okla. - East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2026 semester by naming them to the President's Honor Roll. The President's Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A's in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA. At least 12 credit hours must be completed successfully during the semester more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices have risen at a robust pace with widespread reports of higher nonlabor costs and cost pressures from elevated energy prices. Consumer spending was stable, and banking conditions were largely unch more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 3 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund calls for rejection of Wis. constitution referendum exempting churches The FFRF Action Fund is leading the opposition against a proposed Wisconsin constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would exempt  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Reintroduces Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunit more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, May 29 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awards more than $145,000 for literature and language projects The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $147,716 in grants in the spring semester for 24 student cocurricular projects and three faculty-led study-travel projects in literature and language. Funded project trips span eight countries and seven states. Since 2010, the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation has spent more than $3.6 milli more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-655) on the Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act (H.R. 398). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on May 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 398 is to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide cost-recovery authority for the Department of the Interior. Background and Need for Legislation Cost recovery authority allows federa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-656) on the Streamlining Thermal Energy Through Advanced Mechanisms Act (H.R. 1077). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on May 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1077 is to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. Background and Need for Legislat more ST

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging violations of U.S. trade law involving imports and sales of vehicle space guards and is seeking public comment on issues related to the case. The complaint, filed on June 1, 2026, by Jonathan Black Kotyk under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, asks the commission to investigate alleged infringing products imported into and sold within the U.S. According to the notice, the complaint names Dro more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Third-generation engineer Brandyn New turns passion into career at Boston Scientific By April Thompson Brandyn New, a 2026 mechanical engineering graduate, has engineering in his blood. As a third-generation engineer, he is headed to work in the cardiology division at Boston Scientific outside Minneapolis as a research and development engineer, helping develop technologies and products related to cardiovascular care more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NADRC Webinar on Dementia-Specific Respite Care: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways * Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar Join the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for their upcoming webinar, "Dementia-Specific Respite Care in Action: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways." more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * Chairmen Thompson, Boozman Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozma more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36447) entitled "Lake Providence Port Commission - Feeder Line Application - Line of Delta Southern Railroad Located in East Carroll and Madison Parishes, Louisiana": * * * DECISION GRANTING DSRR'S MOTIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS TO APPLICANT AND TO A PARTY TO THIS PROCEEDING BUT LIMITING THE DEPOSITIONS TO ONE DAY The Motions for Issuance of Subpoena to Appl more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Invests Jill M. Mhyre, M.D., in Carmelita S. Pablo, M.D., Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Jill M. Mhyre, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Anesthesiology, in the Carmelita S. Pablo, M.D., Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology during a May 19 ceremony. "I am deeply honored  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Invests Nadir Sharawi, M.D., in Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Nadir Sharawi, M.D., an associate professor and vice chair of Faculty Affairs in the UAMS Department of Anesthesiology, in the Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology during a May 19 cerem more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * School of Business and Management Celebrates Class of 2026 * The School of Business and Management (SBM) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recognized the achievements of its graduating Class of 2026 during its annual Graduates Banquet in May at the STEM Conference Center. The event, coordinated by Cynthia Sims, SBM project/program specialist, brought together students, more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 3, 2026: * * * Walmart Grants $10.8M to Matthew 25: Ministries for Disaster Fleet Expansion in Collaboration with Procter & Gamble Today, Walmart announced that it is helping speed critical disaster relief to communities. The company is making a $10.8 million philanthropic investment in Matthew 25: Ministries (M25M), an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization, to expand a national disaster respo more PR