GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnson v. Fleming ar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). The bill was reported out of committee on June 5 by a vote of 44-12. The more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare * Washington D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced bipartisan legislation today to help working families access the child care services they count on. The Child Care Modernization Act updates and reauthorizes the Child Care and Development Block Grant ( more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record * * Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers * Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers * Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high) * NCAA So more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games begins June 20, live from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis * * Nearly 50 hours of live competition will stream on ESPN+ throughout the week * Kevin Connors and Jen Lada will host the Opening Ceremony, with special performances by Jon Batiste and Demi Lovato * ABC presents Preview and Review highlight specia more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-NE) legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who volunteered or contributed to the North Platte Canteen during World War II. "This is the highest honor Congress can bestow upon civilians o more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 9 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the spring contest was "Take a Break." Ten advisers entered this con more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 9 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Requests USDA Disaster Designation to Help Producers Affected by Wildfires * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has requested a disaster designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to support areas impacted by wildfires in March and April. The designation, if approved, would open options to directly assist producers in aff more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing more than 200 public and voluntary acute care hospitals, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule for the fiscal year 2027 inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system. The letter, written by Elisabeth Wynn, Executive Vice President, addresses multiple aspects of the proposal, including the wage index construction, outlier paym more ST

KOKOMO, Indiana, June 10 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * OTA program director honored for contributions to profession Christina Douglas, director of Indiana University Kokomo's Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, was recently selected for the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA) Roster of Fellows. - Christina Douglas, director of Indiana University Kokomo's Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, was recently selected for th more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 9 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Moran Eye Center researchers identify which eye infections pose greatest threat to vision * Reposted from U of U Health. Eye surgery today is safer than ever, yet ophthalmologists must remain watchful for a rare but serious complication that can threaten sight within days: a bacterial eye infection called endophthalmitis. Now, clinician-scientists at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Department of Education Builds Momentum in Growing the Educator Pipeline The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University and the College of Saint Mary as the recipients of Round 4 funding through the Nebraska Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Subgrant Opportunity. Supp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $18.5 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat across the Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers * Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act. The legislation would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include virtual fencing as another option for farmers and r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Mullin Highlights Local Law Enforcement Cooperation at National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference * 7 of the 10 safest cities in the country cooperate with ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON - On Monday, June 8, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin participated in a discussion with Sheriff Chris West, President of the National Sheriff's Associatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on House Passage of Secure America Act * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after the House passage of the Secure America Act: "I supported the Secure America Act to ensure that our brave federal law enforcement officers have the resources they need to keep Americans safe. This legislation provides long-overdue funding and prevents Democrats f more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * U of Nebraska Press named publisher of the year Foreword Reviews has named the University of Nebraska Press its Indie Publisher of the Year, recognizing the press for its publishing program and its commitment to independent and university press publishing. The honor highlights presses that exemplify the spirit of indie publishing. Now in its 85th year, the University of Nebraska Press publishes about 15 more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * NSF-funded project explores potential ally against harmful algal blooms By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation Toxic cyanobacterial blooms can close lakes, contaminate drinking water and pose risks to human health. A new project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is exploring an unlikely tool for mitigating these blooms: virovory, the phenomenon of organisms eating viruses as a food source. Aquati more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 10 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news: * * * UNO AI-CCORE Opens, Kicks Off with Inaugural Mav AI Day What happened: The College of Information & Technology's Artificial Intelligence Center of Collaborative Outreach, Research and Education ( AI-CCORE ) hosted its first Mav AI Day, a public forum offering insights into artificial intelligence (AI) as well as its integration into top industries and the economic role the technology plays.  more PR