WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Ten state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the National Marine Fisheries Service to refrain from weakening or rescinding the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Reduction Rule. The letter responds to the Office of Protected Resources at NMFS regarding an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning potential amendments to the 2008 Speed Rule. The states expressed concern that any deregulatory action more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 16 U.S. boat builders organizations submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The letter addresses the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the modernization of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, first established in 2008 and subject to amendments in 2013. The consortium collectively represents an important segment of the recreational marine manufacturing industry, noted for th more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 6 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas 9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally - Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm's practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two n more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 46 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 * NEW YORK - June 5, 2026 - Forty-six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized in the 2026 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) 's Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was also recognized nationally in the United States and in nine regions  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU Board of Trustees approves naming of engineering lab, nursing classroom * Austin Peay State University's campus during the summer. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of two campus spaces during its quarterly meeting on Friday, June 5, recognizing significant philanthropic contributions that honor family legacie more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, June 5 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Art and engineering drive Florida Poly alum's success * Austin Lubetkin '19 has built a career at the intersection of technology and creativity, balancing software engineering at Northrop Grumman with a passion for visual art. Now, the Florida Polytechnic University alumnus is bringing those worlds together in " Memories of Water," an exhibit at the Orlando Science Center running through Au more PR

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, June 6 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news: * * * Azorra places additional firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2 * E2 program surpasses 500 total orders and Azorra surpasses 50 E2 orders * New agreement also secures purchase rights for another 15 aircraft for Azorra - Embraer and Azorra have signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Ashley Harpstreith, Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, on Small Cities Month and the Power of Local Partnerships * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Ashley Harpstreith, Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Munici more PR

NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Coalition of Civil and Voting Rights Organizations Condemns New York Redistricting Changes that Roll Back Protections for Minority Voters * Contact: Media@latinojustice.org Media@naacpldf.org LLEID@CLSJ.org New York, NY - LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, and the L more PR

NEW YORK, June 6 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund posted the following news release: * * * Coalition of civil and voting rights organizations condemns New York redistricting changes that roll back protections for minority voters The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), LatinoJustice PRLDEF, The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, and the Legal Defense Fund, long-time civil rights organizations who are members of the New York Vo more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, June 6 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Collegiate receives prestigious scholarship Ernest F. Hollings and represents the RUM in boarding school of NOAA By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) The schoolboy Katiria Colon Rivera, of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained the prestigious scholarship Ernest F. Hollings awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to outstanding unde more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on the Newest Additions to Coveted Red to Blue Program * "Authentic, independent minded" and "Focusing on what we can do to help lower costs" After the DCCC announced the third round of candidates added to its Red to Blue program, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined MS NOW's Morning Joe to talk about the candidates who will power Democrats to the House majori more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Corruption Watch: Trump is Using the Presidency to Enrich Himself and His Family and Fund His Vanity Projects Trump is engaged in extensive amounts of self-dealing while Americans struggle to make ends meet - Donald Trump is using the presidency as a personal piggy bank to enrich himself and his family and benefit his rich friends. From frivolous lawsuits to shady business deals to the misuse of more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy supports South Carolina first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness * Funding goes to 34 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto State * Since 2022, Duke Energy's HERO Grant Program has funded 133 grants with $2.5 million, delivering critical support to nonprofits and local agencies - As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are p more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges * * Games to take place Dec. 1-3 across ESPN networks * Men's Challenge headlined by preseason No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Duke * Women's Challenge features No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke in marquee showdown The SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges retur more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Exclusive: Andy Ogles, Rick Scott Offer Bill to Rename Chinese Embassy Street After Tiananmen Square * Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) are offering a bill to rename the street in front of the Chinese Embassy after Tiananmen Square, Breitbart News learned exclusively. The bill is formally titled the "Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026." As the title suggests, the bill aims to re more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * First Plenary Meeting of the Argentine Presidency of IHRA * BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (JUNE 5, 2026) -The first plenary meeting of the Argentine Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) began with a Preliminary Conference organized by the Simon Wiesenthal Center on May 31, attended by 250 delegates from 42 countries, together with representatives fr more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * First-year student earns top research award for restaurant franchise study * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 5, 2026 Having spent the past two years working as a restaurant server and bartender, Kennesaw State University economics student Yadira Minaya became fascinated by the business side of restaurant operations. Through KSU's First-Year Scholars Program, she turned that curiosity into award-winning rese more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech, Curacao Agree to Student Support, Future Cooperation University and Island Nation Sign Memo of Understanding * Florida Tech and Curacao have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that will provide financial support for select eligible residents of the island nation to attend the distinguished STEM university and establish formal pathways that could lead to joint research and other  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 1 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars expands into Washington with new Seattle office * Forvis Mazars is launching a new Seattle office as a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest, effective June 1, 2026. * The firm already serves many clients in the Seattle market across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other industries. * The office will be led by Donald Rawe and will  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Statement On House Passage Of FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill * Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "I'm pleased the House advanced our FY27 Agriculture spending bill. As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * From Tampa Bay to the Border: Jay Clark's SkillBridge Journey Opens New Horizons * For Jay Clark, service has always meant embracing new missions, adapting to unfamiliar territory, and staying ready for the next challenge. Through the Department of War SkillBridge Program with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, he found a new way to continue serving while pre more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire * Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, has announced he will retire after 15 years leading the Sarasota museum complex governed by Florida State University. High has served as executive director since 2011, overseeing a period of significant growth in collections, educational programming, att more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy analyst J. Thomas Perdue: * * * The Reporting Gap in School Choice Over the last decade and change, the push to give students and families access to educational options that better fit their needs has grown from a once-marginal reform effort into a defining issue in education policy. Year after year, in state after state, lawmakers are creating new school choice progr more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeffrey Snell and the reappointment of Travis "Dell" Corbin to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees. Jeffrey Snell Snell is an Insurance Sales Agent with Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Company. Active in his communi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Health Care & FDA Capabilities in California with Addition of Deborah J. Rotenberg and Team * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - June 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the growth of its Health Care & FDA Practice with the addition of Deborah J. Rotenberg as a shareholder in the firm's Sacramento office. She joins from Murphy Austin Ad more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Seth J. Entin Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in Tax Law * MIAMI - June 5, 2026 - Seth J. Entin, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 's Tax Practice, has earned Board Certification in Tax Law from The Florida Bar. According to The Florida Bar, Board Certification in Tax Law recognizes attorneys' special knowledge, skills,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on the U.S. Department of State's fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to Am more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Demands FISA Reforms to Protect Americans from Illegal Government Surveillance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott released a statement this morning after he voted against an extension of FISA that did not include reforms and fell short of protecting Americans' Fourth Amendment rights. Senator Rick Scott said, "I've said it before and I'll say it again: an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a patent infringement investigation involving imported pickleball paddles and related components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, of North Bethesda, Maryland, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation and sale of pickleball paddles that infringe two U.S. patents. According to the Commission, the complaint was fi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-five Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds. Their push follows reporting by The Washington Po more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 6 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor's book, Catching Sight, reveals what it means to be seen By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications & Marketing When Deni Elliott arrived at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind campus in 2013, it was the first time she had been in a place designed entirely for the visually impaired. With her suitcase in one hand, and her white cane in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- 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

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College's Miami Fashion Institute Presents 2026 Annual Graduate Fashion Show, Celebrates 10 Years * Download images and b-roll Images credit: Miami Dade College MIAMI -June 5, 2026 - Miami Dade College 's (MDC) acclaimed Miami Fashion Institute (MFI), in collaboration with Miami Fashion Week, presented its annual graduate fashion show on Thursday, June 4, at the iconic Freedom Tower in downto more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Miami Herbert launches Master of Science in Marketing STEM-designated graduate program combines analytics, AI, and real-world consulting experience in one of the world's leading business hubs. * The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School is making its mark on graduate marketing education with the launch of a STEM-designated Master of Science in Marke more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Faculty Elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * A cohort of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty has been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida, honoring groundbreaking research and leadership across disciplines. A distinguished group of University of Miami Miller School of Medic more PR

NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Urologists Mark 1,000 Cryotherapy Procedures for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment * J ust two days after his minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment at NYU Langone Health, Broadway performer Andre De Shields, 80, was back onstage preparing for his next show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which debuted  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Riverside's rejection of a homeless housing project * The Riverside City Council's decision earlier this year to reject more than $20 million in state funding for a proposed homeless housing project has become one of the city's most contentious public policy debates in years. In a 4-3 vote in January, the council declined state Homekey+ funds that would have converted the Qu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Announces USS Wichita Plans to Visit RI for Fourth of July Celebration * WASHINGTON, DC - On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is bringing a special guest to the Ocean State to help celebrate America's independence and salut more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Cotton Introduce No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have introduced the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act, legislation to revoke visas from close family members of terrorists and close loopholes to prevent them from obtaining visas in the future. "Terrorists and their families more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) - Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (Cogswell-Macy Act), a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind or low visio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Moskowitz and Donalds Release Bipartisan Hurricane Preparedness PSA for Florida Families Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) released a bipartisan public service announcement urging Floridians to prepare now as hurricane season gets underway. The PSA covers critical preparedness steps every Floridian should take before a storm strikes more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces DUMP Red Tape Act to Support Florida Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act to alleviate burdensome regulations for small businesses. This legislation was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Tony Wied (WI-08). This bill requ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Urges Moms to Jumpstart the American Dream for Florida Children ST. CLOUD, Fla.--Surrounded by Florida moms and students at a local school today, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody encouraged families to take advantage of Trump Accounts, a new childhood investment opportunity designed to help children begin building long-term financial security. Senator Moody supported the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities * Bill Text (PDF) Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) today announced the reintroduction of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Georgia * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; three represented Georgia. The Georgia delegates included Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton. Their signatures are on the far left of the document. Gwi more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Solar Microgrid Powers Lifesaving Care in Sudan * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 584 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for infectious and chronic diseases, diagnostic and di more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M researchers help ocean observations snap into focus University of Michigan researchers have used a U.S. Navy ocean forecasting model to predict where internal tides occur in the ocean in order to bring ocean patterns important to weather forecasting and shipping into clearer focus. In particular, scientists are interested in observing ocean patterns called small-scale oceanic eddies--small more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida's Changing Fisheries * Highlights * Meredith Pratt, an integrative and conservation biology doctoral student at UCF, earned the prestigious Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship for research on Florida's changing coastal ecosystems. * Her work examines how warming temperatures and expanding mangrove ha more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 5 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF names Will Pewitt as dean of the Hicks Honors College * The University Provost is very pleased to announce the appointment of Will Pewitt as dean of the Hicks Honors College (HHC). Following a national search, Pewitt will begin his new role on Monday, July 6. For the past year, Pewitt served in a dual capacity as HHC assistant director and special assistant to the dean. He began working at more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * University of Miami Health Executive MBA ranks No. 3 in the nation The ranking reinforces the business school's growing momentum at the intersection of business and health care. * The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School's Health Executive M.B.A. program ranks No. 3 in the nation among CAHME/AACSB-accredited Healthcare Executive M.B.A. programs, ac more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 5 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Bernard Perlmutter explores state intervention and refugee advocacy in two new publications * University of Miami School of Law Professor Bernard Perlmutter, co-director of the Children and Youth Law Clinic and director of Law Clinics, examines urgent human rights issues in two new publications--one on state intervention in immigrant family life and another on barriers facing u more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Via Christi Names Tripp Owings as Chief Executive Officer * Via Christi has appointed Tripp Owings as Chief Executive Officer for its Kansas ministry market. In this role, he will oversee more than 5,650 associates, six hospitals and more than 75 other sites of care across the state. Owings brings more than 16 years of healthcare leadership to the role, h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Miller, Cleaver, Bacon Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Cures for Polycystic Kidney Disease * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Carol Miller (WV-1), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5), and Don Bacon (NE-2) announced the introduction of the PKD Cures Act to expand polycystic kidney disease (PKD) research at the National Institutes of Health an more PR