ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and including the time of election at the 2026 DAV an more PR

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

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Asks FWS Director Nesvik About FWS Priorities and D.C. District Court Decision * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing examining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Director Nesvik about the recent D.C. District Cour more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Praises Committee Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Supporting President Trump's America First Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore praised the House Appropriations Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, legislation that provides $64.9 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, including $2.9 billion for defense activities, to streng more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially withdrawing two final actions finding that 13 States and/or local air pollution control agencies failed to submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to address the Agency's 2015 findings of substantial inadequacy and "SIP call" for provisions applying to excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). The partial withdrawal affects six air pollution control agencies. Withdrawing relevant parts of the findings for failur 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

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces America250 Poetry Contest * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the launch of the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems celebrating the history, heritage, and shared values of West Virginia and the United States as the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. "West Virginia has played an  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Keeps Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department Rebuilding Project on Track * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the State of West Virginia will provide temporary financial backing to ensure construction can immediately move forward on the Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department substation in Winifrede, which was destroyed during severe flooding associated with Major Disaster Declaration D more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 12 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * Greene joins CSU as senior VP for university advancement Jan Joslin Dr. Shelley W. Greene has joined Charleston Southern University as senior vice president for university advancement, providing oversight for Charleston Southern's philanthropic and fundraising endeavors as the university embarks on its CSU Rise master plan. In addition, the university's marketing and communication office will report to Greene, further aligning advancemen 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

OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy * "Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other - Part 1: Tending the Fire," the first episode of the Myaamia Center's docuseries, has been nominated for a regional Emmy. The episode recently earned three awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens. "Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other" will be an eight-part docuseries that tells the hi more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, June 11 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Rock the Roost 2027: A West Virginia Battle of the Bands at Fairmont State University * Accepting band submissions July 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026 Rock the Roost will be a full-day music festival and battle of the bands on June 12, 2027, on Fairmont State's campus. The event will celebrate the sounds, stories, and talent of West Virginia by bringing together bands from across the Mountain State for a day of live music, food, vendors, community,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed FWS FY2027 Budget Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing examining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discus more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Joins Director Billy Marshall and US Attorney Moore Capito for Correctional Workers Week ALDERSON, WV - This week, Senator Jim Justice joined Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Billy Marshall and U.S. Attorney Moore Capito at FPC Alderson to honor correctional workers who lost their lives in the line of duty during a Correctional Workers Week ceremony. "Our correctional workers are some of the toughest, most de more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Awards 7 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During its summer board meeting last week in Washington, DC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce proudly awarded the Accreditation designation to 7 chambers of commerce, recognizing their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant contributions to their communities. "Earning the Accreditation designation is an extraordinary ac more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU researcher develops soft and 'squishy' robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries * A new robotic gripper designed to pick fruit could mean supermarket shoppers enjoy better quality produce as well as new options like pawpaws, a West Virginia University researcher said. Anand Mishra, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineeri more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU researchers probe spacetime ripples with nearly $6M NSF grant * Backed by $5.9 million in National Science Foundation funding, West Virginia University researchers are using stars that function like celestial clocks to search for spacetime ripples known as gravitational waves. The sources of those ripples could be supermassive black holes. They could be "cosmic strings" -cracks in the universe that have only been theorized. They could even  more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Spirit Award Renamed Alisa Suttle Spirit Award * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A long-standing award meant to recognize students at West Virginia Wesleyan College by their positive attitudes, level of contribution to the life of the campus and upbeat approach to their overall college experience, and who simply make our day, is now renamed the Alisa Suttle Spirit Award in honor of the person who initiated the honor in 1992. "From the ve more PR