WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight * Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+. Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever Presidential 1776 Award competition, a nationwide civics ch more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit challenges provisions of an  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Angela Rachidi, senior fellow in poverty studies at the American Enterprise Institute, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Burden of Federal Benefits Cliffs on Small Businesses and Workers": * * * Chairman Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and members of the Small Business Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Angela Rachidi, and I am a Senior Fellow in poverty studies at the American Enterp more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * American Heart Association announces volunteer leaders for 2026-27 The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, has named its volunteer leadership for fiscal year 2026-27. Beginning July 1, Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, a North Carolina-based interventional cardiologist, will serve as the Association's new volunteer president and Lee A. Shapiro, J.D., a Florida-based financial expert more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Statement on SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson released the below statement after the United States Supreme Court rejected the federal administration's executive order on birthright citizenship. Attorney General Jackson challenged the executive order, arguing that it invalidated the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Writing for the ma more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 2 (TNSbrep) -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness * As the military braces for another summer, new data reveals a concerning trend in the ongoing battle against heat illness, demanding renewed focus from leaders and service members across all branches. "Heat illness rates for recruit trainees will always be higher compared to other enlisted service members or officers," said Alexis Maule, an epidemiologist with the Defense Hea more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BREAKING FROM WSOC: Michael Whatley Supported North Carolina's Court-Ordered Prisoner Release Settlement Before He Made It A Top Campaign Attack * WSOC : " Michael Whatley's main attack on former Gov. Roy Cooper is the COVID-era settlement that resulted in the early release of inmates from prison. But in the early stages of the state's battle against COVID-19, Whatley...criticized Cooper for not doing enough to protect inmates in prison." more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured in the 119th Congress (2025-2026). It supersedes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Scholastic Sports Ruling U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., which upheld state laws regulating student-athlete participation based on biological sex: "The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling affirming that states possess the legal authority to maintain sepa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $4.7 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14 * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $4.7 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery projects across North Carolina's 14th District. The funding supports debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and utility restoration in t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Leads NC Delegation in Introducing Resolution to Honor the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Victory * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced a House resolution congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the franchise's first Stanley Cup title in 20 years, and recognizing the team's extraordinary impact on North Carolina both on and off the ice. She wa more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Court Reaffirms Congress' Intent for Millions of PSLF Borrowers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -A federal district court yesterday vacated the Trump administration's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) rule that would have allowed the U.S. Department of Education to exclude otherwise eligible employers from the program based on a "substantial illegal purpose" standard. The court's decision leaves existing PSL more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority Today, race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Alaska Senate race in Democrats' favor, representing "a key shift in the overall battle for Senate control" as new polls show "ideal recruit" and "proven electoral overperformer" Mary Peltola garnering "a particularly positive impression from voters" thanks to her more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $773,000 to strengthen STEM education in Florida ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $773,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions working to strengthen STEM education by expanding access to hands-on learning opportunities and helping prepare Florida students for careers in high-demand industries. High-impact investments: Higher Education ($330,000) * Florida A&M Univ more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke University Launches Systems Engineering Master's Program Caroline Orth Offered on-campus and online, the Systems Engineering MEng will prepare engineering professionals to tackle complex and multidisciplinary systems problems. Duke University has announced a new Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program for engineering professionals looking to build on their technical disciplinary background and gain the skills nee more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary * No other university was impacted by the American Revolution quite like William & Mary. To provide a complete understanding of what the campus and its students were like during this time, Robyn Schroeder developed the Revolutionary Transformation tour this spring, leading up to the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary. During the tour, Schroeder, a faculty affiliate and assistant director to the  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 1 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Student Transforms Classroom Through Research and Innovation Linda Thornhill's Work in Artificial Intelligence and Economics Shapes Student Learning While Gaining International Recognition from Academic Peers - When Linda Thornhill began Gardner-Webb University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in Summer 2024, she wasn't just pursuing a doctorate-she was looking for a way to g more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Goldhofer Inc. Selects Hickory for Its U.S. Headquarters and First North American Production Facility Today Governor Josh Stein announced Goldhofer Inc., a global manufacturer of heavy transport and airport ground support equipment, will create 80 new jobs in Catawba County. The German company says it will invest more than $19.5 million to build its first North American assembly and production facility in Hic more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 1 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to serve on the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. "Jennifer Conway possesses a deep knowledge of criminal law matched with decades of first-hand experience investigating and bringing the most hardened offenders to justice," said Governor Ivey. "I cannot thin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 (TNSbrep) -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces AI Strategic Roadmap to Protect and Better Serve North Carolinians, Prepare Workers, and Strengthen Economy Governor Josh Stein's North Carolina AI Leadership Council released the AI Strategic Roadmap, a guide with strategic goals and principles to address the potential impact of AI on how people live and work. "Artificial intelligence is already changing how we work, learn, and serve the people  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * High Point University Earns College of Distinction Honor for 16th Consecutive Year High Point University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the 16th consecutive year that HPU has been recognized for its strong commitment to providing students with a transformative undergraduate experience. Pictured second from right was Dr. Doug Hall, vice president for Career and Professional Development at HPU, as more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Announced Twelve small business owners and entrepreneurs across the beauty industry awarded one-time grants in partnership with Deed, the NAACP and Hispanic Federation - Hispanic Federation is pleased to announce today the rec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order blocking the importation of photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies and components made by Voltage, LLC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Ningbo Voltage Smart Production Co., Zhe Jiang Sheng, China, after finding the products infringed patents owned by Shoals Technologies Group, LLC, Portland, Tennessee. The decision, published in a notice, follows the commission's determination that the respondents violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by im more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Lobsters and Ribeyes: Greg Murphy's Grand 4th of July Vacation? * Is Greg Murphy "okay with the increase in fuel [prices]" as his fellow Republican Troy Nehls said? While North Carolina families grapple with record-high cost of groceries increasing the price of their 4th of July celebrations by nearly 10%, Greg Murphy and his fellow House Republicans are getting a head start today on their taxpayer funded vacations, complete wit more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * Don't Forget What You Saw There is a strange moment that happens after you come back from a missions trip. If you're like me, you unpack, catch up on emails, and try to fall back into your normal rhythm. And then, almost without realizing it, everything you experienced starts to feel distant. What felt urgent begins to fade. What felt clear gets crowded out. What felt important gets replaced by w more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Michael Whatley's Appointment Of Child Predator "Continues To Dog" His Campaign As His Base Passes Resolution Barring Predators From Party Leadership * Washington Examiner: "Who would vote for someone like that? What sort of party official would want to promote a person with that on their resume?" New reporting from the Washington Examiner is highlighting how the NCGOP banned child sex predators from holding party office in direct respo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of His Non-Profit Hospital Transparency Bill in Ways and Means Committee Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of his bill, H.R. 9504, the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act, legislation to increase non-profit hospitals' transparency of community benefit spending. "The majority of income from nonprofit hospitals comes from federal payments," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "Nonprofit hospitals rece more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * National Institutes of Health Continues Funding for HPU Chemistry Research on Antibiotic Resistance -High Point University (r) professors in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences recently received additional funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research on the worldwide health issue of antibiotic resistance. HPU will receive more than $500,000 to support student training and summer research through continuous rene more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Expands Commitment to Student Success Through National Career Advising Cohort * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been selected to join the On-Ramps to Holistic Career Advising for Student Success Cohort, a national initiative led by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and funded by Lumina Foundation. NCCU is just one of eight institutions nationwide chosen to participate in the 18-month program, which  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Turns Momentum into Progress in 2025-2026 * After a year marked by record growth and the launch of Vision 2030: Soaring to New Heights, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) spent 2025-2026 turning momentum into measurable progress across academics, student success, campus operations, financial stewardship, leadership and community engagement. The year began with new Board of Trustees leadership and renewed governance engagement, h more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * The Need for Right to Repair Remains Clear--Parts Manufacturers and Consumers are Focused on Real World Solutions * Washington D.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers today issued the following statement in response to the White House's Presidential Memorandum, Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix. "While MEMA understands that there are many different issues ac more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, July 2 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Oklahoma State University Announces Four New Academic Department Chairs As of July 1, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has four new academic department chairs. Thomas Cornell will lead the Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts; Dr. Bailey Lancaster will lead the Department of Psychology; Dr. Jesse Schroeder will lead the Department of Communication; and Dr. David Vaughn will lead the Department of English, Foreign Lan more PR

ROXBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- Piedmont Community College issued the following news: * * * PCC Announces New Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Dr. Keith Babuszczak as the College's new Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) after a national search was conducted. Babuszczak holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Information Science and Learning Technologies, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Radio-TV-Film Production. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-and-finalists-fighting-words-poetry-contest-2026). more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here. Register for a July 30 workshop and conversation with past contest winners here (https://events.zoom more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 25, 2026 Colonel Brad A. Morgan District Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 Dear Colonel Morgan, I write to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize a comprehensive plan to redirect the Rocky Broad River and its associated infrastructure to permanent locations no later than September 27, 2026 more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers create moisture-driven tech that powers green batteries -- and dissolves spy gear * Researchers from Rice University and North Carolina State University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment -even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, ranging from wearables to advanced surveillance monitors with built-in kill more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the senators advocate for addressing the unsustainable pressures on U.S. more PR

SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 1 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news: * * * Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall. Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles. "What I love about this area is that it feels like home. Community colleges have a unique ability to c more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration puts safety, drinking water at risk at the request of power coal ash polluters Proposal upends protections against coal ash fought for by communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills - WASHINGTON --The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate protections against coal ash that communities fought for after contaminated water and disastrous coal ash spills clearly grants the wishes of coal  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release: * * * State budget shifts costs onto hardworking North Carolinians while leaving $1 billion unaccounted for * RALEIGH (July 1, 2026) - Every budget is a policy choice that reflects who and what lawmakers value. With the newly released budget, NC lawmakers have chosen to prioritize corporate interests and the wealthy few over people-first investments that would make life more affordable for everyday North Carolinians. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State to hold hearing, accept comment on amended facility oversight rule * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Public Water Supply Section is accepting comments through Aug. 31 on proposed changes to state rules on oversight of facilities providing supplemental water treatment. The proposed rule changes would apply to 15A NCAC 18C.1303 and would align state rules with changes passed in Session more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Auto Industry Leaders on Continued USMCA Discussions U.S. auto industry leaders from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the American Automotive Policy Council, the American International Automobile Dealers Association, Autos Drive America, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Zero Emission Transporta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Stanley L. Brown, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, from a June 25, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee, I am honored to appear before you as President Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. I deeply appreciate the confidence and trust the President and Secretary of State have shown in nominating me. If  more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, July 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers receives approval to advance Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project toward construction The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, has received approval to use previously appropriated Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (DRA19) construction funding for the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, allowing the district to move forward with the next phase of projec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) marked the conclusion of the second annual 'Title IX Month' - honoring the fifty-fourth anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - by recapping the Trump Administration's continued efforts to protect women and girls and restore Title IX to its original promise. more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 2 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy for Week of June 26-July 2, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of June 26 - July 2 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, June 26, 2026. * How inhaled vitamin D could improve lung function (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vitamin-d-chronic-lung-disease-copd-inhaled-b3003224.html) - Dr. Kevin Schi more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Vietnam Vet receives his Purple Heart at the Pentagon after 57 Years * WASHINGTON D.C. - Fifty-seven years after he was wounded in Vietnam, one Army Reserve NCO made sure Spc. 4 Raymond Williams finally had his moment. For 19-year-old Spc. 4 Raymond Williams, 1969 was shaping up to be a year to forget, before it even began. On Dec. 31, 1968, New Year's Eve, the young infantryman was being loaded onto a helicopter and medevac'd out of the ju more PR