WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Architect of the Capitol issued the following public notice on July 1, 2026: * * * 2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information On Friday, July 3, A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST on public television stations (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our country's 250th birthday. New this year, the concert will be on July 3, not July 4. There will be no fireworks at the Capitol more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 2 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Shares Safety Tips for Celebrating America's 250th Birthday * As Louisianans prepare to celebrate America's 250th Birthday with family gatherings, cookouts, fireworks, and time on the water, Attorney General Liz Murrill is encouraging everyone to make safety a priority throughout the Independence Day weekend. "America's 250th Birthday is a historic milestone and a time to celebrate our nation's freedom wit more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 2 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Agents Arrest Sabine Parish Man on Child Exploitation Charges * Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents have arrested Zaikeese Lloyd, 26, of Zwolle, following an undercover operation targeting individuals seeking to exploit children online. Lloyd is charged with: * LA R.S 14:81 - Indecent Behavior with Juveniles *  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 1 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Announces Tenth Arrest in Undercover Child Predator Operation * Attorney General Liz Murrill announced today that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) has arrested an additional suspect as part of its June 17-18 undercover child predator operation, bringing the total number of arrests in this multi-agency effort to ten. 34-year-old Reid Hebert, of S. Hill Street  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Built to withstand: How we're building a stronger power grid for a stronger Southeast Texas Major grid upgrades underway to reduce outages and keep the lights on during severe weather When severe weather hits Southeast Texas, the impact goes far beyond downed lines and damaged equipment. Power outages interrupt daily routines, affect businesses and make it harder for families to feel safe and connected when they need it most. That's w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Encourages Community Lenders to Apply for CDFI Funding Following OMB Release of Grant Applications * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) encourages Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders in Idaho and across the country to apply promptly for federal funding after the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released long-awaited Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) and application materials for the CDFI Fund more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by James A. Crowell IV, President Trump's nominee to be an associate judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, from a June 23, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the Committee, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to appear before you as you consider my nomination to be an Associate Judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. I want to thank the Judicia more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states. States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must have less than 26 percent of their bridges classifi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Final Settlement with Denka Performance Elastomer to Comprehensively Resolve Mishandling of Hazardous Waste at Louisiana Facility * WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a settlement agreement with Denka Performance Elastomer, LLC that comprehensively resolves its failure to properly manage and handle chloroprene waste at the company's (currently not operational) neoprene manufacturing facility in LaPlace, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Gaza First Amendment Alert (7/2/26) * Sign up here to receive future Gaza First Amendment Alerts directly in your inbox. U.S. Re-Sanctions UN Human Rights Expert Amid Legal Back and Forth On May 26, 2026, the U.S. government once again added United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese to the list of sanctioned individuals. A little less than a month earlier, Albanese had been removed from the list after a District Judge in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Group Brand Name: Fusia Product Description: Kimchi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 2 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Historic Legislation Making New Jersey First State to Enact Voting Rights Reform Following Supreme Court Decision * TRENTON - Today, the Sherrill Caldwell Administration signed the following bills into law: ACS for A-1715/SCS for S-282 (Reynolds-Jackson/Turner, Cryan, Scutari) \- Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." With the signing of this bill, New Jersey becomes the first state t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces $11.5 million for Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine recovery * MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $11,537,519 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to support recovery efforts in Louisiana communities impacted by Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine. "Louisianians never quit and have faced devastating natural disasters like Hurricanes Ida, Lau more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mwalimu Center for Justice, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, along with the Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing Mississippi's application for certification under Chapter 154. The certification would allow the state to receive certain procedural benefits in federal habeas corpus review concerning capital punishment cases, including accelerated deadlines and restricted procedural opportunities. The more ST

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 3 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law Professors Offer Insight on Supreme Court Rulings Author: Jonathan Bailey On Tuesday, the Supreme Court concluded its 2025-26 term with landmark decisions addressing birthright citizenship, mail-in voting, religious liberty, and presidential authority. Professors Richard Garnett, Derek Muller, Ashley Sanchez, and Haley Proctor shared their legal expertise with several national news outlets, offering analysis of the Court's  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Preparados para resistir: Construyendo una red electrica mas resiliente para un Sureste de Texas mas fuerte * Importantes mejoras en la red electrica ya estan en marcha para reducir las interrupciones del servicio y mantener el suministro electrico durante condiciones climaticas severas Cuando el tiempo severo afecta al Sureste de Texas, el impacto va mucho mas alla de los danos a las lineas electricas caidas y los equipos danados. Los more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Prepare your home for hot summer days with a high-performance A/C tune-up * Get ready for the summer heat with a high-performance A/C tune-up through our Entergy Solutions programs. Maintain your cooling system to improve your home's efficiency and comfort. Get an air conditioning tune-up at no extra cost. Along with a typical seasonal service check, your equipment will be evaluated, and necessary adjustments will be made to ensure it  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Recreational releases resume at Remmel Dam as Lake Ouachita rebounds from drought conservation efforts * After weeks of conserving water during severe drought conditions, Entergy Arkansas has resumed normal weekend recreational releases from Remmel Dam, reopening one of Arkansas's favorite summertime traditions. The company temporarily reduced recreational releases as part of its drought contingency plan to preserve water in Lake Ouach more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Louisiana-Monroe issued the following news: * * * Report shows Warhawk Bundle provides big savings for ULM students The University of Louisiana Monroe has now completed four academic years using the Warhawk Bundle program, and it continues to be a cost-saver for ULM students. Data provided by Barnes & Noble College (BNC) shows that ULM students saved an estimated $1,683,987 in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. Since the Fall 2022 semester, ULM, in conjunction with Barnes & Nob more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone * ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing's B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During the visit, Meink heard details on an array of topics ran more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB * MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his visit, Secretary Meink saw firsthand the many ongoing readiness and modernization efforts and heard from teams across the base carry more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Seven 2026 Georgetown Law Grads Awarded Equal Justice Works and Skadden Fellowships * Five 2026 graduates have been named Fellows by Equal Justice Works (EJW), a nonprofit founded in 1986. Two more have been named Skadden Fellows by the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, established in 1988 by the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Both fellowships provide financial support for the recipients' first postgraduate positions in legal services or more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Southside School District receives over $140,000 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's Entergy Solutions programs * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Southside School District in Southside, Arkansas has received over $140,000 in incentives through participation in Entergy Arkansas's Entergy Solutions offerings. This district has completed a series of major construction and upgrade projects across the district, resulting in significant energy efficienc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- St. Romain Oil Co. LLC, Alexandria, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company asserts that these measures would exacerbate the burden of credit card swipe fees on businesses. The oil company emphasizes the financial strain swipe fees impose, noting they increased to nearly $2.5 m more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of June 29, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Protecting Children in Online Spaces As America's youth spend more time online, there is increased urgency to provide protections to ensure their safety in the digital age. The House took action this week by passing the bipartisan Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act. This bill gives parents more more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows By Kim Horner As semiconductor manufacturers invest heavily in new facilities in North Texas and across the U.S., The University of Texas at Dallas is leading regional efforts to train workers for the growing industry. Building on its workforce-development efforts and partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers and community colleges, UT Dallas has been selected to lead key initiative more PR