MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 11 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Japanese shipbuilders tour Alabama coast as part of expansion mission A Japanese shipbuilding delegation of government and industry officials recently toured Alabama's coast as part of a mission to expand shipbuilding and defense capabilities in Japan and the U.S. Alabama Department of Commerce officials, including Secretary Ellen McNair, and leaders from local communities participated in the U.S. International Trade Administration-led excurs more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May. The food i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce  more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice This spring, alumni earned honors for reporting, storytelling and innovation that advance the goals of the J-School's CJS2030 Initiatives. - For more than a century, Columbia Journalism School has prepared journalists to report with integrity and precision. Through Dean Jelani Cobb's CJS2030 Initiatives, the J-School is expanding support for investigative reporting, nonprofit ne more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce 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 ammunition dealers.  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season * ESPN has finalized television windows for the full 2026 SEC football season  * All SEC-controlled games from Week 4 (Sept. 26) onward assigned Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex designations * Notable showdowns include Texas/Oklahoma in the Allstate Red River Rivalry (Oct. 10), Georgia/Alabama in primetime Oct. 10, and Florida/Georgia in the Invesco QQQ At more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22 * * Every pitch of the Men's College World Series airs across ESPN networks, June 12-22 * Game 2 of the MCWS Finals airs on ABC for the third consecutive year (Sunday, June 21) * ESPN to provide live onsite studio coverage throughout the entire MCWS for the first time ESPN's exclusive presentation of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseba more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates One Missouri County as Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas Due to a Severe Winter Storm * Missouri This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters throug h emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various re more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Hasan Aziz named dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology Aziz assumes role on Aug. 1 - Hassan Aziz has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. He joins RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He was selected as dean after a national search and will assume t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Agricultural Education, Boost Ag Workforce * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Deb Fischer, Amy Klobuchar, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mark Kelly, and Jon Husted reintroduced the bipartisan Community College Agriculture Advancement Act to fund workforce training and education programs in the agricultural industry at community and technical colleges. "America needs agricultu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BILL TO ELEVATE NATCHEZ HISTORIC SITES ADVANCES IN SENATE * Energy Committee Approves Bill to Designate Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as National Park Service Affiliated Areas WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded committee passage of her legislation to designate the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County and Historic Jefferson College in Natchez as more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, USDA SEC. ROLLINS DISCUSS BROADENING U.S. COTTON, CATTLE MARKETS * At USDA Oversight Hearing, Hyde-Smith Looks to Save U.S. Cotton and Reverse Diminishing Cattle Herds VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Confer on Promoting U.S. Cotton and Rebuilding American Cattle Herds. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed optimism that Congress and the Trump administrat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * LITERACY: Harder's National Reading Panel Restoration Passes Out of Committee * Completed in 2000, evidence-based report identified key metrics of educational excellence and established "Science of Reading" (link is external)ABOVE: Harder speaks in support of the National Reading Panel during Tuesday's markup Restored Panel would give teachers, parents, and lawmakers clear path to improving reading scores across America WASHINGTON - Today more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Montana Named Top State to Start a Business * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026. "Montana is open for business," Gov. Gianforte said. "Since taking office, we've removed burdensome regulations, cut taxes, strengthened our workforce, and increased the supply of affordable housing to support the businesses choosing to invest in Montana and create  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Laboratory Receives Space Force Antenna to Expand Joint Space Test Capabilities In, From, and To Space * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) to expand joint space testing, training and operational support capabilities at NRL's Blossom Point Tracking Facility during the f more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * New Study Shows Land Shifts, Sea Level Rise Occur More Rapidly Than Previously Thought * Highlights * Land in some coastal areas is sinking faster than scientists once thought. * A research team that includes UCF Associate Professor Thomas Wahl found that sinking land and rising sea levels are occurring more rapidly, increasing the risk of flooding. * Understanding these changes can help communities better prepare for flooding and protec more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare to open new behavioral health hospital in Lafayette * LAFAYETTE, La. - Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare celebrated the opening of Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana - Lafayette, a new behavioral health hospital, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The 62-bed facility located at 310 Youngsville Highway expands access to inpatient and outpatient behavioral heal more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge Major milestone marks transition from early-stage work to visible construction - Governor Dan McKee today joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio, Walsh Construction Vice President Chuck Parish, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to mark the start of in-water construction on the new Washington Bridge. Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott joins Sens. Cassidy and Hassan in introducing historic bill to improve child literacy * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) in cosponsoring the Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act to improve all children's ability to read, empowering them to achieve the American Dream. This legislation aims to address the national literacy crisis by str more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Wicker's Statement on U.S. Army Corps Recommendation on Gulfport Channel Deepening * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' landmark decision to move forward with a plan to deepen and widen the federal channel that serves the Port of Gulfport. Senator Wicker initiated the feasibility study that led to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision. Now th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Four Mississippi Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * Mobile County in Alabama is also eligible Alabama This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs inc more PR