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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2026-06-05 ( 82 items )  
A.G. Davenport: N.J. Bureau of Securities Sues Former Princeton Resident Who Allegedly Defrauded Investors Out of $2.5 Million and Misused Investor Funds (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * NJ Bureau of Securities Sues Former Princeton Resident Who Allegedly Defrauded Investors Out of $2.5 Million and Misused Investor Funds Xiao "Mark" Hu Also Facing Criminal Charges in Connection with Alleged Investment Scheme - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities (Bureau) within the Division of Consumer more PR

AFPI-FL Applauds Legislature's Passage of Historic Property Tax Relief Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * AFPI-FL Applauds Legislature's Passage of Historic Property Tax Relief Amendment TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Bob Rommel, Florida Chapter Chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), today issued the following statement after the Florida Legislature approved a constitutional amendment to dramatically expand the homestead exemption and put Florida on a path toward eliminating property ta more PR

After Devastating Fire, USF Marine Scientists Race to Keep Ocean Monitoring on Track (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 2 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * After devastating fire, USF marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on track 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 sensors are used to more PR

Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Director Didion Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Christine Didion, director of programs at the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak befor more PR

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Turlock, CA (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Turlock, CA * Author Meagan Brandy to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, June 10 th, 2026 Turlock, CA - June 3 rd, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Turlock, CA bookstore on Wednesday, June 10 th. more PR

Beyond the Driver's Seat: How Logan Sarosi Turned a Passion for Cars into a Growing Business (10)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 3 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Driver's Seat: How Logan Sarosi Turned a Passion for Cars into a Growing Business * Through Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences (BEX), Sarosi is transforming an entrepreneurial dream into a growing reality, balancing the demands of college life while carving out a place for himself in the world of curated luxury driving experiences. The Beginning of BEX What began as a passion project centered aroun more PR

Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant * A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled three patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in t more PR

BLS: Unemployment Rates Rose in 200 Metro Areas From April 2025 to April 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 4, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates rose in 200 metro areas from April 2025 to April 2026 Unemployment rates were higher in April than a year earlier in 200 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 152 areas, and unchanged in 35 areas. A total of 70 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. * * * more PR

CAIR, CAIR-FL Commend Sen. Van Hollen for Demanding Release of US Citizen Kidnapped by IDF in West Bank (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-FL Commend Sen. Van Hollen for Demanding Release of US Citizen Kidnapped by IDF in West Bank The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, alongside its Florida chapter (CAIR-Florida), today issued a joint statement commending U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for his strong stance demandi more PR

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Legislative Hearing on Establishing a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following opening statement on June 3, 2026, statement at a hearing on establishing a federal comprehensive privacy and data security law: * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's legislative hearing on federal comprehensive privacy reform. "After years of debate, I'm pleased to see us return to this critical issue and discuss the SECU more PR

Chairman Rick Scott Exposes How Overseas Drugs Harm Americans During Aging Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Exposes How Overseas Drugs Harm Americans During Aging Committee Hearing Today, Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing titled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs" to highlight how substandard and contaminated drugs manufactured overseas, particularly in India and China, har more PR

Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu more PR

Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide with 66 practices ranked nationally and regionally and 163 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. The following practices were recognized in the 2026 guide: * Banking & Finance - Florida, Georgia, and Texas * Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas an more PR

Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 4 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition The recently released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 101 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, the Firm received national rankings for Construction, Healthcare, Gaming & Licensing, and Transportatio more PR

Coast Guard, CBP AMO, partner agencies interdict 240 aliens near Turks and Caicos Islands (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard, CBP AMO, partner agencies interdict 240 aliens near Turks and Caicos Islands * MIAMI -U.S Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) surface and air units interdicted a vessel carrying 240 aliens near Turks and Caicos Islands, Sunday. Coast Guard Southeast District command more PR

Cochlear Implant Access for Spanish-Speaking Patients (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cochlear Implant Access for Spanish-Speaking Patients * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine audiologists are developing new tools and clinical recommendations in cochlear implant assessments for Spanish-speaking children and adults. Spanish-speaking children and adults with hearing loss can face an unexpected barrier to cochlear implant care. The tests used to determine eli more PR

Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CMT Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law. "Am more PR

Desai Sethi Urology Institute Debuts AI-Driven Augmented Reality Prostate Biopsy at AUA 2026 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute Debuts AI-Driven Augmented Reality Prostate Biopsy at AUA 2026 * At the American Urological Association's 2026 meeting, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers presented a proposed augmented reality-guided approach that integrates artificial intelligence with MRI fusion to improve prostate biopsy accuracy, visualization and workflow. Ar more PR

Duke Energy Offers $500,000 to Support Small Businesses Across North Carolina (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina * Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30 * Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses - The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small bu more PR

Education Development Center: New Approach to EdTech (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news: * * * A New Approach to EdTech New toolkit offers a human-centered, collaborative approach to sustainable innovation By Megan Silander, Nicole Breslow and Daniel Light What happens when an edtech intervention is introduced into classrooms where teachers have little access to technology or experience using it? This question shaped the evolution of Kenya Play (KPLAY), part of the LEGO Foundation-fund more PR

Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, today announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company's gaming business under a unified brand identity. The New Jersey debu more PR

EMILYs List Endorses Rep. Kathy Castor for Reelection to Florida's 14th Congressional District (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Rep. Kathy Castor for Reelection to Florida's 14th Congressional District Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is endorsing Rep. Kathy Castor for reelection to Florida's 14th Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Florida Republicans are pushing a blatant political power grab at the e more PR

Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Florida Emergency order addresses grid reliability concerns and reduces the costs of blackouts for hardworking American families and businesses. - U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to keep affordable, reliable, and secure coal generation online and address critical grid reliability issues in Florida. The emerge more PR

EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR

ESPN presents comprehensive UFL postseason coverage, culminating with the 2026 United Bowl on ABC & ESPN Deportes (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents comprehensive UFL postseason coverage, culminating with the 2026 United Bowl on ABC & ESPN Deportes * * UFL playoffs begin on ABC as the defending UFL champion DC Defenders take on the Orlando Storm on Sunday, June 7 * The 2026 season culminates with ABC & ESPN Deportes' presentation of the United Bowl on Saturday, June 13 * Joe Tessitore, Jordan Ro more PR

FAU: More Jobs, More Local Living - Study Redefines the 15-Minute City (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City Study Snapshot: The "15-Minute City" has emerged as a popular urban planning model focused on creating communities where residents can access daily essentials within a short walk, bike ride or transit trip. To examine how this concept functions in practice, researchers from  more PR

Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em more PR

Florida Auditor General: Department of Education - Office of Safe Schools - Operational Audit (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-175) on May 21, 2026, entitled "Department of Education - Office of Safe Schools - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Department of Education (Department) focused on the Office of Safe Schools (Office) and included a follow up on Findings 1 through 10 noted in our report No. 2021-029. Our audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Offic more PR

Florida Auditor General: Gulf County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-176) on June 1, 2026, entitled "Gulf County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examinat more PR

Florida Poly scores veteran coach for men's soccer (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, June 3 -- 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 a more PR

Florida State University veteran entrepreneurship program graduates first Leon County cohort (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University veteran entrepreneurship program graduates first Leon County cohort * Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship has graduated the first cohort of its Veteran Entrepreneurship Certificate Program in Leon County, with 14 veterans completing the Facilitated Business Modeling Program. Delivered in partnership with State of Florida nonprofit Veterans Florida, more PR

From St. Augustine to Chengdu: FlagSHIP Students Explore Technology in a Global Classroom (10)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 4 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From St. Augustine to Chengdu: FlagSHIP Students Explore Technology in a Global Classroom * CDD 240: Information Technology and Globalization brought together Flagler students and students from Chengdu Normal University (CDNU) in China for a series of live virtual exchanges centered around technology, culture, communication, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in society. Taught by Dr. Jeremy Fei more PR

Gainesville (Fla.) Public Works Department Earns Perfect-Score Reaccreditation (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 5 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Public Works Department earns perfect-score reaccreditation The City of Gainesville Public Works Department has earned full reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the fifth time, achieving a 100% compliance rating during its 2026 review and reaffirming the department's commitment to nationally recognized standards of excellence in public service. The APWA National A more PR

Gen. Donovan Visits Guatemala (10)
DORAL, Florida, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Gen. Donovan Visits Guatemala * (Guatemala City) -U.S. Marine Corps General Francis Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), completed a two-day visit to Guatemala today that included meetings with President Bernardo Arevalo; Minister of National Defense, General Henry David Saenz Ramos; Chief of Defense, General Div. Jose Giovani Martinez Milian, Minister of Inte more PR

GrandCare Systems CEO Mitchell Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Laura Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of GrandCare Systems, San Marcos, California, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety": * * * Hello, my name is Laura Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of GrandCare Systems. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss assistive preventative technology for older adults. more PR

Greenberg Traurig Represents SL Green in Joint Venture for 346 Madison Avenue Development (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents SL Green in Joint Venture for 346 Madison Avenue Development * NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised longstanding client SL Green Realty Corp. in connection with the sale of a 49% joint venture interest in the development of 346 Madison Avenue at a gross valuation of $175 million. SL Green will retain a 51% interest in the more PR

Greenberg Traurig's David Dykeman and Win Rutherfurd Present at DeviceTalks Boston (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David Dykeman and Win Rutherfurd Present at DeviceTalks Boston * BOSTON - David J. Dykeman, co-chair of the Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Win Rutherfurd, a shareholder in the firm's Capital Markets Practice, presented on the DeviceTalks Boston panel, "Positioning IP for Funding & Exits," May 27 more PR

Hispanic Access Foundation Connects Local Leaders to Strengthen Community Health and Wellness Networks (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Access Foundation Connects Local Leaders to Strengthen Community Health and Wellness Networks Hispanic Access Foundation is strengthening community health and wellness by equipping trusted local leaders with the tools, training, and networks needed to improve quality of life. Through initiatives focused on mental health, faith communities, urban forestry, and wellness nationwide, the organiz more PR

Hispanic Access Foundation Elevates Latino Ocean Leadership at Capitol Hill Ocean Week and Premieres New Film, From Sea to Soul (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Access Foundation Elevates Latino Ocean Leadership at Capitol Hill Ocean Week and Premieres New Film, From Sea to Soul Hispanic Access Foundation joined national ocean leaders, policymakers, scientists, advocates, and community partners at Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), the nation's premier ocean policy conference, to elevate Latino leadership in ocean conservation, advocate for community-i more PR

Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally. Chambers and Partners has  more PR

Hosting baseball Super Regional sparks tremendous sense of pride for Trojans worldwide (10)
TROY, Alabama, June 4 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Hosting baseball Super Regional sparks tremendous sense of pride for Trojans worldwide * The TROY Trojans baseball team is not only making history with this year's post-season success; it is filling the University's students, faculty, staff and alumni with a tremendous sense of pride. Last weekend, the Trojans defeated Rider and Miami and then beat the regional host Florida Gators twice to win the Gainesville Regiona more PR

House Committee Passes Spending Bill With Historic Number of Attacks on Environment, Endangered Species (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * House Committee Passes Spending Bill With Historic Number of Attacks on Environment, Endangered Species * WASHINGTON-The House Appropriations Committee has passed a funding bill with massive cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and agencies within the Department of the Interior. The legislation slashes total funding for the EPA by 20% and guts its enforcement budget b more PR

Hughes Hubbard Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide Highlights * Rankings across key practice areas including corporate, finance, litigation and restructuring. * Nationwide rankings in FCPA, product liability and aviation finance. * Individual lawyers recognized in litigation, restructuring, arbitration, tax and transactional practices. - Hughes Hubbard has been recognized in the 2026 e more PR

Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU, A.J. Anderson Foundation expand access to genetic screening and rare disease care (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU, A.J. Anderson Foundation expand access to genetic screening and rare disease care * Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and families to discuss advances in genomic screening and gene therapy For families affected by rare diseases, unexplained developmental delays or medical symptoms often mark the beginning of a "diagnostic more PR

ITC Opens Investigation Into Energy Drink Trademark Complaint (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California. The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, s more PR

K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th more PR

Laura Gariepy named dean of William & Mary Libraries (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Laura Gariepy named dean of William & Mary Libraries * Laura Gariepy, a longtime library leader dedicated to supporting student and faculty success, has been selected as the next dean of university libraries at William & Mary. Gariepy currently serves as the associate dean for research and learning at Virginia Commonwealth University's James Branch Cabell Library. "I am delighted to join the William & Mar more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, but Democrats successfully passed a War Powers more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, which is why Democrats successfully passed a War Powers Resolution to ho more PR

Louisiana House Issues Resolution Calling for USDA Section 32 Purchases of Shrimp (10)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 29 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana House Issues Resolution Calling for USDA Section 32 Purchases of Shrimp On May 13th, by a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays, the Louisiana House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 205 to "[u]rge and request the United States Department of Agriculture to utilize the Commodity Procurement program under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to purchase domestic shrimp  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 4 -- 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

McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R more PR

Pressley Condemns Trump's Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Condemns Trump's Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud * "Now, look, I support using the clemency power to rectify injustices when the criminal legal system gets it wrong." "But Donald Trump, with the support of Republicans in Congress, is using his authority to reward fraudsters-and he is doing so at the expense of victims of fraud." In De more PR

Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 (10)
PLANO, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 * The final day of Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit closed with two general session speakers who brought very different stories to the stage but shared a common thread: the power of software-driven engineering to unlock what wasn't possible before. From 3D-printing 40-foot boats to build more PR

Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 3 * Jay Rogers, CEO, Haddy The final day of Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit closed with two general session speakers who brought very different stories to the stage but shared a common thread: the power of software-driven engineering to unlo more PR

Redwire Awarded a Contract from Astrobiome Space to Launch Inaugural Space Agriculture Mission in World's First Commercial Space Greenhouse (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Awarded a Contract from Astrobiome Space to Launch Inaugural Space Agriculture Mission in World's First Commercial Space Greenhouse * Luxembourg City, LUXEMBOURG. (June 4, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, annou more PR

Reps. Valerie Foushee, Mike Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Press AI Executives on Chatbot Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Valerie Foushee, Mike Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Press AI Executives on Chatbot Safety * WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and members of the task force sent a letter to OpenAI and Google DeepMind urging the companies to address the  more PR

Republican Giveaway to Corporate Polluters Raises Utility Bills and Energy Prices While Failing to Block Construction of Trump Arch (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Giveaway to Corporate Polluters Raises Utility Bills and Energy Prices while Failing to Block Construction of Trump Arch Ranking Member Pingree offered an amendment to block the construction of the Trump Arch, every Republican voted against it - Today, House Republicans advanced the fiscal year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Re more PR

Salazar Questions Secretary Rubio on Cuba, Venezuela, and Western Hemisphere Priorities During House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Questions Secretary Rubio on Cuba, Venezuela, and Western Hemisphere Priorities During House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, "Department of State  more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Tampa Leaders Demanding Taxpayer Dollars Are Not Spent Platforming Antisemite Kanye West (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Tampa Leaders Demanding Taxpayer Dollars Are Not Spent Platforming Antisemite Kanye West * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Tampa Sports Authority Board of Directors regarding the use of taxpayer dollars to support Kanye West's upcoming concert at Raymond James Stadium. In the letter, Senator Scott argues that a publicly funded stadi more PR

Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Andy Ogles Introduce Bill to Honor the 37th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Andy Ogles Introduce Bill to Honor the 37th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre * WASHINGTON, D.C -Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles introduced the Tiananmen Square Memorial Act in honor of the 37 th anniversary of the 1989 atrocity. The bill would rename the street directly in front of the Chinese Embassy Compound in Washington, D.C. to "Tiananmen S more PR

Senate Judiciary Committee Sets June 11 Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on June 11, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Benjamin M. Flowers, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit * Matthew A. Schwartz, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States D more PR

Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following opening remarks from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety": * * * "Every year, more than 14 million older Americans experience a fall. Many of them end up in emergency rooms across our great country. Many seniors never recover and lose the independence they spent a life more PR

Senator Moody Honors Heroic Florida Law Enforcement Officer Who Was Shot Twice in the Face and is Working Towards Full Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Honors Heroic Florida Law Enforcement Officer Who Was Shot Twice in the Face and is Working Towards Full Recovery Senator Ashley Moody honored a Florida law enforcement hero who is working towards full recovery after being shot in the face twice while protecting Floridians. From the Senator Floor Senator Moody recognized Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant Erik Levasseur with the Flori more PR

Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos more PR

Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations. Clients praised the firm for its industry insight, responsiveness, and practical, forward-thinking advice, sharing the following feedback: * "What really stands out is their depth of industry knowledge - no more PR

Studies Uncover Surprising Roles for Glucocorticoids in Cancer (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Studies Uncover Surprising Roles for Glucocorticoids in Cancer * Desai Sethi Urology Institute Scientific Director Nima Sharifi, M.D., authored papers in Nature and the New England Journal of Medicine that look at the role of glucocorticoids in glioblastoma and breast cancer. This research reflects the Sharifi Lab's extensive work in metabolism and cancer progression. Two recent pape more PR

Subcommittee Chairman Hageman: Restoring Commonsense Marine Resource Management (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Restoring Commonsense Marine Resource Management Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills that restore sound science and transparency for fisheries management, promote state management of marine resources and affirm Alaska Native cultural ac more PR

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V more PR

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Meta Data Center, Drunk Driving During Appropriations Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Meta Data Center, Drunk Driving During Appropriations Markup * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Bill. In her  more PR

TSC and Greater Tallahassee Chamber to Host 2026 AI Innovations Summit (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news dated June 8, 2026: * * * TSC and Greater Tallahassee Chamber to Host 2026 AI Innovations Summit Tallahassee State College (TSC) and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce are proud to host the 2026 AI Innovations Summit for the second consecutive year, bringing together leaders from business, education, government, and technology to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its ethical implementa more PR

UCF Researcher Studying Probiotics to Fight Acid Reflux, Esophageal Cancer (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Studying Probiotics to Fight Acid Reflux, Esophageal Cancer * Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: heartburn, belching, chest pain and trouble swallowing. In addition to these ailments, acid reflux also increases the risk of esophageal cancer, which has a five-year survival rate of about 22%, according more PR

UF announces ten Fulbright recipients for 2026 (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 4 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF announces ten Fulbright recipients for 2026 * The Office of Prestigious Awards and The Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success are pleased to announce that 10 University of Florida students have received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. These students are Rocco Barbusca, Lisa Dias, Sebastian Gillespie, Daniela Gray, Divya Kishore Huilgol, Mikhail  more PR

UNF doctoral student builds mentorship pipeline for next generation of school leaders (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 4 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF doctoral student builds mentorship pipeline for next generation of school leaders * Throughout her career, Jennifer Collins has had people in her corner. Mentors who guided her through her first years as a teacher, supported her transition into school leadership and helped her grow into the principal she became. That experience stayed with her and eventually shaped the work she does today.  more PR

University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: Resilience and Resolve Drive Marine Researchers in the Wake of Disaster (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 5 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster Dyllan Furness, Director of Communications, dfurness@usf.edu Even before the fire was extinguished at its primary research facility, the College of Marine Science sprang into action. Workdays were arranged at homes and nearby offices unaffected by the blaze. People gathered around tables in conference more PR

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOL more PR

Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial more PR

Veterans Charity Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides Program (10)
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, June 5 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Veterans Charity Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride(R) Took Place June 3 at American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta, SC - On Wednesday, June 3, an Augusta, GA veterans' charity received a gift that can help change lives--the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to assist more PR

Visiongain: Global Uncrewed Surface Vehicles Market to Reach US$9.76bn by 2036 (10)
LONDON, England, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Global Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USV) Market to Reach US$9.76bn by 2036 Growing demand for maritime surveillance, critical infrastructure protection, anti-submarine warfare support, more PR

Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway (10)
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Adds Express Delivery from In-Store Restaurants, Starting with Subway(R) Freshly made Subway meals now available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes or less, alongside groceries and everyday essentials - Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway. Beginning this month, customers in select locations more PR

Webster Votes to Pass FY 27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass FY 27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027. "This legislation puts the health, safety, and prosperity of A more PR