WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * "Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans spotlighted congressional resources and oversight that helped prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with private sector partners, work around the clock to ensure the safety of American more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Patrick Gleason: * * * South Carolina Becomes 15th State With A REINS Act Mechanism On June 25, the South Carolina House and Senate voted for final passage of H.3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. The bill now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is expected to sign it. When he does, South Carolina will become the 15th state with a "REINS Act" mechanism subjecting high cost regulations to legislative approval. The South Carolina House and Senat more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to protect women's sports * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to protect women's sports. "Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can keep men out of women's school sports. I have strongly supported the Save Women's Sports law in South Carolina to  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to uphold birthright citizenship * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship. "Today, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order providing that children born to parents unlawfully or temporarily present in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe: * * * Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative. - Europeans need cruise missiles. Ukraine makes them. It's a deep-strike problem with an obvious solution. Despite the missile's immaturity, despite the political costs and despite the prospect of eventual European-made alternat more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Drought conditions continue across North Carolina * As drought conditions continue across North Carolina heading into the Fourth of July weekend, the public is encouraged to continue to follow water supply restrictions set by their local water systems. "We are coordinating with utilities and reservoir operators who are actively working to maintain supplies amid widespread drought conditions," said Klaus Albert more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy's nearly $1 billion investment with North Carolina suppliers strengthens American supply chains, local economies and the nation's energy future * More than 97% of Duke Energy's $17.2 billion in annual sourcing supports U.S.-based suppliers * Investments support critical grid equipment, American jobs and long-term reliability - As the nation approaches Independence Day, Duke Energy is investing in American suppliers to help power local eco more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought * The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside of California - the country's top broccoli producer - can help stabilize fresh produce supply chains that are vulnerable to water shortages. At the same time, the study revea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Safelite Fulfillment for Sex Discrimination Federal lawsuit alleges auto glass repair company refuses to hire qualified female applicants for technician positions  ATLANTA -Safelite Fulfillment, LLC, the largest auto glass repair company in the United States, violated federal law by refusing to hire qualified female applicants nationwide for technician positions because of their sex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte * Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Br more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters - CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Bringing more than 30 years of indust more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the Supreme Court's decisions in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. In a combined ruling, the Court upheld state laws prohibiting biological males from competing on women's sports teams under Title IX and the equal protection clause. "I am pleased that the Court's opinion preserves th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara upholding birthright citizenship. "For years, I have been pushing legislation and a constitutional amendment to change the United States' policy on birthright citizenship. While I'm disappointed in the Court's deci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Honors Veteran Frank Horne on 100th Birthday * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Tonight, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to celebrate the 100th birthday of United States Navy veteran Frank Horne. In his remarks, Congressman Harris honored Horne's service to our nation during World War II, as well as his lifelong dedication to his family and community. Rep. Harris's remarks as delivered: "Very few people get to celebrate  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education A snapshot of the field in 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation * States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessment, time and credentials * The field is maturing  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Derrick Honeyman: * * * This Week in #MIGov: Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged Happy Friday, there's 39 days left until the August 4th primary election and 130 days until the November 3rd general election. It was an interesting week in the Republican primary for governor, with Donald Trump wading in to try and bail out two-time statewide loser John James' floundering prim more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier this year, named Michael McClanahan as Orlando regi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and William Timmons (R-SC) introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to help states, cities, and local governments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation-eliminating restrictions that current more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 1 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined conservation partners from Oregon and Washington for the annual Blue Mountain Elk Initiative field review, reinforcing the organization's commitment to collaborative, landscape-scale habitat restoration that benefits wild turkeys and countless other wildlife species. In addition to the NWTF more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Keeping Biological Men Out of Women's Sports * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled states may ban transgender girls and women from competing on female school athletic teams: "Biological men have NEVER belonged in women's sports, and today the highest court in the land confirmed what we've bee more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) -Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship protections for children of illegal immigrants: "Birthright citizenship has been abused for far too long, and today the Supreme Court chose to let this abuse continue. "It was never meant to rew more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses across the Palmetto State. As a Strategic Resource P more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos * Twenty-one years cannot be captured in a single interview. Fortunately, they don't have to be. Before diving into the conversation that follows, we invite you to explore two remarkable tributes created in honor of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos ' tenure as dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. USC Viterbi Professor Salman Avestimehr and his company, Teami more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 29, 2026 with Public Rights Project: * * * Trump Administration defies federal court in refusing to fund illegally canceled grant program The Southern Environmental Law Center and Public Rights Project called on the South Carolina federal district court today to require the Trump Administration's EPA to comply with the court's recent ruling.  Earlier this month, South Carolina's federal district court ruled that EPA's decis more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Selected to Lead Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan * Turner was selected by the Greenville Arena District as the construction manager for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan, a multi-phase project that will modernize the existing arena, add a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and expand the surrounding entertainment district in the heart of downtown Greenville. As construction manager, Turner will be responsible  more PR