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

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release: * * * American Rivers' Policy Statement on Colorado River Management * The Colorado River continues to make headlines nationwide as the impacts of nearly three decades of drought are felt by the 40 million people reliant the river. At the same time, the seven states within the Colorado River basin tasked with managing the river are at an impasse, following years of negotiations, regarding how the river will be managed after the existing guideli more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis * Glendale, AZ: Other controlled substances are rarely, if ever, intentionally added to marijuana flower sold in the illicit market, according to findings published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences. Investigators affiliated with Arizona State University analyzed 118 botanical cannabis samples provided by the Maricopa Co more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * New Law Targets One of the Biggest Drivers of Housing Costs Rep. Jeff Weninger's HB 2999 helps pay for infrastructure needed for new homes while protecting taxpayers - A new Arizona law will help make new homes more affordable and speed up construction by giving communities a better way to pay for the roads, water, sewer and other infrastructure needed for housing. House Bill 2999, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Weninger, creates St more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Finchem Measure Banning Internet Connectivity for Election Systems Clears Legislature Legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to secure Arizona elections by prohibiting internet connectivity on voting and tabulation equipment, strengthening chain-of-custody requirements, and increasing transparency at counting centers passed the Arizona Legislature today and is now being transmitted to the Governor. SB 1037 requires more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gowan Bill Expanding Treatment Options for Veterans in the Criminal Justice System Heads to Governor Arizona veterans could soon have access to new treatment-focused options within the criminal justice system under legislation sponsored by Senator David Gowan that passed the Senate today and now heads to the governor's desk. The measure is designed to help eligible veterans address underlying challenges, reduce repeat offe more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gowan Consumer Protection Bill Modernizing Timeshare Licensing Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor Senator David Gowan is advancing legislation to the governor's desk that modernizes Arizona's timeshare licensing system, improves consumer protections, and ensures timeshare sales professionals receive training that is directly relevant to the work they actually perform. SB 1274 passed the Senate today with bipartisan supp more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mesnard Bill Protecting Taxpayers from Surprise Tax Hikes Heads to Governor Legislation sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman J.D. Mesnard to protect Arizona taxpayers from unexpected tax burdens and bureaucratic overreach passed the Legislature today and is being transmitted to the Governor for consideration. SB 1221 strengthens taxpayer protections by requiring the Arizona Department of Revenue to notify legisl more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Payne Advances School Safety Measure Improving Emergency Response Coordination Senate Public Safety Chairman Kevin Payne is continuing his work to strengthen school safety across Arizona with legislation that passed the Senate today and now heads to the governor's desk. The measure is designed to improve coordination between schools and first responders so critical information can be shared quickly and securely during emer more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Payne Bill Creating Specialized Task Force to Combat Cargo Theft Passes Legislature Senator Kevin Payne's legislation to combat the growing threat of cargo theft and organized theft rings was transmitted to Governor Katie Hobbs today after receiving final legislative approval. SB 1452 establishes a specialized Cargo Theft Task Force to bring together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the fight against  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Payne's Bill Protecting First Responder Cancer Benefits Heads to Governor Senate Public Safety Chairman Kevin Payne is working to ensure Arizona firefighters receive the workers' compensation protections lawmakers originally intended under legislation that passed the Senate today and now heads to the governor's desk. SB 1215 addresses an ambiguity in state law that has created uncertainty surrounding occupational cancer cl more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Werner Reform Werner Reform Targeting Loopholes Exposed by Arizona Medicaid Fraud Crisis Passes Legislature A key reform stemming from Senator Carine Werner's ongoing investigation into fraud, abuse, and oversight failures within Arizona's Medicaid system is heading to Governor Katie Hobbs after receiving final legislative approval and being transmitted to her desk today. SB 1171 requires individuals seeking to own, opera more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Legislature Approves President Petersen-Backed Bill Expanding Parental Rights in Education Arizona students are one step closer to having greater access to faith-based education after the Legislature approved SB 1741, the Arizona Released Time Education Act, and transmitted the measure to Governor Katie Hobbs for her consideration. The legislation passed with Republican support and strengthens parental rights by allowing students  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Comment Sought on Arizona Child Support Guidelines The Arizona Supreme Court's Child Support Guidelines Review Subcommittee seeks public feedback on the current Child Support Guidelines as part of ongoing quadrennial reviews. The Family Court (COFC) subcommittee will hold a public forum on July 22, 2026, to receive public comments and consider written comments submitted in advance of the meeting. The Subcommittee is conducting its federally and s more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Legislature Takes Step to Meet Surging Energy Demand with Approval of Majority Whip Carroll Measure Arizona is one step closer to securing the reliable energy needed to power future growth after the Legislature today passed and transmitted a bill from Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll to Governor Katie Hobbs for her consideration. SB 1418 establishes a clear and predictable framework for small modular reactors, an emergi more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Republicans Send Transparency Bill to Governor's Desk Following Contracting Scandals Governor Katie Hobbs now has an opportunity to increase transparency in state government by signing legislation sponsored by President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope requiring companies seeking taxpayer-funded contracts and grants to disclose political donations, gifts, and other items of value connected to the Governor and affiliated political or more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Senate Approves Budget Delivering $1.4 Billion in Tax Relief, Becomes Only State Fully Adopting Trump's Tax Package Prioritizing Families, Public Safety, Taxpayers Arizona workers, families, seniors, veterans, and taxpayers are poised to keep more of their hard-earned money under the FY 2027 state budget approved by the Arizona Senate today. The $18.29 billion budget delivers more than $1.4 billion in tax relief over four  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

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohib more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohibits civil arres more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Sloosh Dive Sticks Hazard: The recalled dive sticks violate the federal dive sticks ban because they exceeded the compress limit, posing an impalement hazard. In shallow water, children may fall or land on a dive stick, resulting in serious piercing injuries. Facial and eye injuries are also possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks underwater. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 254,000  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs Yesterday, inflation hit a three-year high and outpaced wage growth thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-raising Iran war and expensive agenda, and Trump himself even praised rising prices, saying, "I love the inflation." However, instead of fighting to lower costs or standing up for their states, Republican candid more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Endometriosis and fibroids: Expert explains advances giving women less invasive treatment options * PHOENIX - Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also have things in common. Both can lead to serious complications, affect fertility and have symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. And both are the focus of medical innovations to give w more PR

TORONTO, Canada, June 11 -- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Equus and Ontario Teachers' Acquire an Industrial Portfolio in Richmond, VA Richmond, Virginia - Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. ("Equus") and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan ("Ontario Teachers'") announced today that they have completed the acquisition of Ashton Logistics Park, a two-building 523,407 square foot Class A industrial portfolio located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The property sits in the Richmond metropolitan a more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Expanding Free Wills Program to Texas, Arizona, and California, Surpassing $10B in Protected Estate Value * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that it will expand its industry-first free wills program to hundreds of thousands of additional customers when it completes the integration of Comerica in September, building on strong first-year adoption that has already helped protect an estimated $10 b more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * First Insurance and Risk Management Cohort Helps Open Doors for the Next Three * In March, nine students from UNLV's first insurance and risk management cohort stood before the board of the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation. There were no slides or poster boards to make their case. Instead, one by one, they talked about what scholarship support had made possible for them -and what it could mean for the students who would follow. They wer more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY * NEW YORK - June 11, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service, in partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU), has named Jake Kasitz as the fifth recipient of its annual scholarship program, announced Sharri Berg, president of the service.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). "As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, Co 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

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher schemes divert public funding into private school more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher schemes divert public funding into private schools t more PR

PASADENA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California's High Desert The discovery of topaz on a volcanic outcrop in the Mojave Desert may hint at a porphyry copper deposit below. - Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing "fingerprint" detected by a NASA sensor. Their target: a cache of topaz hiding in plain sight. The geologists weren't search more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease * SALEM, Oregon -Improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing is crucial for Oregonians to have the best chance of treating and defeating cancer and other diseases. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its Oregon partners will advocate for expanded access during the 2027 Oregon Legislature and that work  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ciscomani Votes in Favor of FY 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill as it advanced out of committee, delivering reliable funding for the men and women who protect our homeland and serve communities across Southeastern Arizona. As Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homelan more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Helps Introduce Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) today joined Representatives Gwen Moore, Suzanne Bonamici, Mark Pocan, and Maxwell Frost in introducing the Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act, legislation to repeal the federal private school voucher tax credit created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in pub more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva, San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Rambler Pen Op-Ed: "Oak Flat Mine Harms National Security, Sacred Tribal Land" * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler penned an op-ed in the Arizona Republic highlighting the Trump Administration's decision to transfer Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, to a foreign-owned mining company with ties  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes, DWC Urge Speaker Johnson to Remove Amendment that Shields Rideshare Companies from Liability for Sexual Assault U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, joined DWC Executive Steering Committee Member Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Co-Vice Chair Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) in leading 128 members of the DWC and House Democratic Caucus in a le more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Kennedy introduces legislation to expand access to public lands for Americans with disabilities * Washington D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D. (UT-03) introduced the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation designed to modernize infrastructure, remove bureaucratic red tape, and expand accessibility across federal public lands for individuals with physical and mobility disabilities. Americans with disabilities face barr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Castro, Barragan Demand Transparency on DNA Collection of Detained Families at Dilley Detention Facility * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Nanette Barragan (CA-44) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote * Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after voting against the Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee: "My vote against this year's defense authorization came down to priorities. While families in Arizona and across the country are struggling to afford groceries, h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution * WASHINGTON -At an event hosted by Politico, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin today told an audience he would not push for nationwide environmental requirements or recommendations to protect communities from data center development. Saying that data centers were being painted with a broad brush, Zeldin told an audience: " more PR

BRONX, New York, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist * (From left to right) Alejandro Santo Domingo, Chair of the WCS Board of Trustees; Rob Walton, former chairman of Walmart and a longtime conservation philanthropist; Adam Falk, WCS President and CEO. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosted its annual gala at the Central Park Zoo in New York City on June 10, 2026, hon more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). "As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, Congress more PR