WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 60-day comment window is insufficient for meaningfu more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The letter urges the EPA to include mifepristone and its approved generics as unregulated drinking water contaminants due to emerging concerns about their environmental and public health impacts. The letter highlights that mifepristone is a synthetic steroid and endocrine disruptor commonly used as an abortifacient, which may adversely affect waterways t more ST

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation. The Secure America Act delivers critical funding for the U.S. C more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. LSC is the nation's  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill applauds court victory for Louisiana horsemen and horse racing industry * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill praised today's Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling holding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) unconstitutional. Louisiana has fought alongside horsemen and racing industry stakeholders for years to challenge HISA. In its ruling, the Fifth Circuit found that the federal governmen more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill Urges EPA to Conduct Abortion Pill Water Safety Tests * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of Attorneys General in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the potential impact of the abortion drug mifepristone on America's waterways and drinking water supply. "Louisiana has been leading the fight against the dangers of mifepristone for years. We've taken action to stop abor more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Minnesota's national education ranking falls to 21st In just five years, Minnesota's education system has fallen from #7 nationally to #21, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2026 Kids Count Report. The highly regarded nonprofit Annie E. Casey Foundation releases a yearly report ranking state more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council providing detailed recommendations for reforming the National Flood Insurance Program. CSFI's engagement spans over a decade, aiming to address affordability, participation, and risk management challenges facing the NFIP and the broader flood insurance market in the United States. CSFI highlights the adverse effects of Risk Rating 2.0, implemented  more ST

RUSTON, Louisiana, June 11 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Elementary Education program earns national recognition * The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Louisiana Tech University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate - Grades 1-5: A+ (View grade page) The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decodi more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas employees paddle for a purpose at Dragon Boat Festival * The spirit of teamwork was on full display as Entergy Arkansas employees took to the water and volunteered behind the scenes during the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival, held at Lake Willastein Park in Maumelle, benefiting the Children's Protection Center. The event brought together community members from across central Arkansas to raise awareness and support f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * Florida Supreme Court Clears Path for Illegal Gerrymandering; Voting Rights Groups Sound Alarm * June 10, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS: Advancement Project: mediadesk@advancementproject.org Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Dream Defenders, The Black Collective, Florida Rising Together, Advancement Project, and Community Justice Project File Amicus Brief in Challenge to Florida's New Congressional Map  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor * SREB News Release CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jack Hill Champion Award. Distinguished Service Awa more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Garland County Habitat for Humanity receives $9,750 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Garland County Habitat for Humanity has received a $9,750 incentive for its 2024-2025 participation in the Entergy Arkansas Core Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) offering. Since 2024, the organization has received a total of $20,500 in incentives through Entergy Arkansas, underscoring the ta more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-of-Life Care FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana entered a consent decree cementing a Fort Wayne death doula's victory in her First Amendment lawsuit challenging the state of Indiana's restrictions on discussing end-of-life care. Death Done Differen more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered. A closer look at the numbers reveals that homeles more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. The largest concentration was in the Albuquerque  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North Carolina is no longer a problem confined to emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness nationwide in 2024. Of th more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 12 -- The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana State Senate Confirms Four Key Leadership Appointments at the Department of Insurance The Louisiana State Senate confirmed four of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple's key senior staff appointments to their positions during the 2026 Legislative Session. "I appreciate the Senate's appointment of Whitney, Dominique, Adam and Tom to their positions. Their knowledge and experience is invaluable as we continue to build a str more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak: * * * The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., those occurring in waters up to 200 nautical miles b more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 11 -- McNeese State University posted the following news: * * * McNeese Alumnus and Friend Dr. John Noble * Today, June 11, we have learned of the passing of Dr. John Noble, a longtime advocate for McNeese State University and a member of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors representing the Lake Charles area. Dr. Noble courageously battled illness until the time of his death. "Dr. Noble was fully devoted to advancing McNeese through his service to the ULS Board. Even while dealing with hea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Nominations for BLS Commissioner, National Labor Relations Board U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing for the Commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Me more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Warren Lead Senators in Pressing Trump Admin for Answers on U.S. Army Plant Ammunitions Linked to Mass Shootings, Mexico Cartel Violence * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led Senators in pressing Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secreta more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Once Again, the Democrats are Willing to Jeopardize the Safety and the Security of the American People * WASHINGTON - This morning, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after House Democrats overwhelmingly voted against a clean, three-week extension of FISA Section 702, a critical national security tool that protects Americans against foreign terror attacks, used solely to spy on foreign adversaries in foreign territ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Once Again, the Democrats are Willing to Jeopardize the Safety and the Security of the American People * WASHINGTON - This morning, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after House Democrats overwhelmingly voted against a clean, three-week extension of FISA Section 702, a critical national security tool that protects Americans against foreign terror attacks, used solely to spy on foreign adversaries in foreign territories. FISA 702  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key finding of this report is that state-led actions hel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, June 11, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Standing Up Against Bad Actors Committed to Defrauding the United States Taxpayers expect their hard-earned dollars to be spent responsibly. But since 2003, the federal government has made an estimated $3 trillion of improper payments, including payments lost to waste, fraud, and abuse. Every dollar improperly spent is a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Blasts Agriculture Secretary in Ag Committee Hearing: 'Right Now, Somebody Is Trying to Buy Groceries in Georgia and They Can't Afford Them' * Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock challenged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' absurd claim that grocery prices and inflation are declining as a result of President Trump's tariff and trade policies In new numbers released this morning, inflation for consumer prices rose to 4.2%, th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance * "Constitutional law is to government actors like law is for citizens," says Barclay of one of the arguments central to her forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy, which draws on her studies at Oxford University, where she is currently completing a Ph.D. in Law. The book is also grounded in her experience litigating constitutional cases a more PR