CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 2, 2026: * * * Public Service Loan Forgiveness ruling is a win for access to justice Court rulings that this week struck down the U.S. Department of Education's new Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer rule are a victory for the rule of law and for everyone working to promote access to justice for all. Two federal judges Tuesday vacated the administration's overhaul of the program, ruling in separate cases that it risked becoming a tool fo more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027 The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to announce the seven coaches selected for induction into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027. These distinguished individuals will be formally honored during the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet presented by C&H Baseball, on Friday, January 8, 2027, as part of the 83rd annual ABCA Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets for the more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, whi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA modernizes maternity care coding to reflect today's obstetric care * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) is making the most significant update to maternity care coding in decades to reflect how pregnancy care is delivered and improve the data needed to advance maternal health. The revised Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(r)) codes replace the decades-old global maternity care bundle with a reporting more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy expressing strong concerns regarding the State of Mississippi's application for certification of its capital counsel mechanism under federal regulations. The ABA detailed extensive deficiencies in Mississippi's system for appointing and compensating counsel in post-conviction proceedings for death-sentenced inmates and urged the Department of Justice to reject the state's application. The more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type National study highlights opportunities to improve consistency in postoperative prescribing practices Key Takeaways * Opioid medications are an important component of pain management after surgery, but children are uniquely vulnerable to dependency and medication side effects. * A national analysis found that 31% of children were discharged with more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH * BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its milestone 250 th anniversary of independence, accord more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing over 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide from its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. This proposed rule impacts Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies and M more ST

ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi: * * * ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory proposals, ASA continues to represent the interests of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF reports major enforcement wins following 2025 shift in priorities 10K+ arrests, nearly 50K firearms seized from criminals since January 2025 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has recorded significant results since shifting its enforcement priorities in 2025 to refocus on violent crime, transnational criminal organizations, and illegal pipelines supplying them fir more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to more than 500 DOE regulations and many future DOE rules. In their letters to the DOE, Raoul and the attorneys general explain t more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 3 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana again named 'Best College' by Money magazine Money magazine has once again recognized Augustana as one of Illinois' top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2026 "Best Colleges in America" list. Money analyzed more than 700 four-year colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more in this ranking. Augustana earned a 4.5 star ranking out of 5 stars on the 2026 list. Other national liberal arts col more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Bank Policy Institute, Clearing House Association, Consumer Bankers Association and the Financial Services Forum from Washington D.C., jointly submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Their letter expressed strong support for the OCC's recent Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (Illinois IFPA) and the corresponding Interim Final Rule pertaining to National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees. The comment letter highlighted the OCC's confirmation more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., Omaha, Nebraska, has expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program. In a public comment letter submitted to the EPA, BHE emphasized that the proposed rule aligns with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and would provide much-needed clarity to source owners and operators engaged in non-emitting activities at plants. This clarification, the company stated, is expected to expedite permitting times  more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Legislation Makes Boating More Affordable for American Families * The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026, legislation that would help make recreational boating more affordable while supporting American manufacturing and small businesses. Introduced by Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Don Dav more PR

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, July 3 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Building the expertise behind installation readiness: Inside ERDC's EBCx training By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist CHAMPAIGN, Illinois -- Keeping Army buildings operating at their best helps strengthen installation readiness and resilience, and improvements don't always require major renovations. Sometimes, they require a trained eye to identify hidden inefficiencies and optimize the systems already in pla more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, July 3 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Texas' Manufacturing Workforce * Investment will focus on reducing barriers to training, defining in-demand skills for future jobs, and connecting individuals to careers in advanced manufacturing. * Texas State Technical College, Manufacturing Institute and local organizations will help advance the effort. - IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to Report that FBI Diverted Hundreds of Personnel to 2020 Georgia Election Investigation * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement after a report from MS NOW that the FBI directed hundreds of intelligence analysts and other personnel to support an investigation related to the 2020 election in Georgia: "The FBI exists to protect the American people and uphold the  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399. "The Constitution is crystal clear: it is the authority of the states - not t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Destination by Hyatt brand expands Greek footprint with the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros New hotel rooted in Cycladic culture brings authentic design and meaningful connection to the island of Paros  CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the island of Paros, Greece, managed by SWOT  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants * July 02, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) along with the entire Senate Democratic caucus in demanding Office of Managemen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * Finding Value with AI: Where Organizations Should Start * Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, but organizations often struggle with where to begin. In this episode, Garrett Woody, Senior Enterprise Architect and Vice President, and Colton Connor, Vice President and Senior Manager of Data and AI Engineering, discuss how financial institutions can identify meaningful AI more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 3 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Five join SIU Alumni Association board of directors The SIU Alumni Association has selected five alumni -- with diverse backgrounds and experiences -- to join the organization's board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Robert W. Best '94, Andrew J. Krause '92, Jennifer Polk '03, Sean J. Smith '00 and Jonathan A. Tallman '98 were ratified by the board at its spring meeting in May from a national candidate pool of about  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Fossil fish with preserved brain sheds light on 'bottom of the evolutionary tree' * Over 300 million years ago, a minnow-sized fish died and fell to the bottom of the prehistoric swamp near what is now the village of Trawden, in northwest England. The remains of this tiny fish-known as Trawdenia planti -became fossilized, embedding proof of its existence in a layer of soapstone sandwiched between coal seams in the Burnley Coalfield. By some combination more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * From Participants to Mentors: The Impact of WIU Summer Camps * Brooke Baker, a graduate student from Macomb, discovered her passion through WIU's summer camps and now gives back by mentoring young artists as an art camp counselor. [Download Print-Quality Image] Mark Kosmach, a sophomore from Bolingbrook, came full circle by returning as a counselor to the same WIU CSI Camp that inspired him to become a Leatherneck. [Download Print-Quality  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Health IT End-Users Alliance, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the agency's Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. The Alliance, consisting of health IT professionals and frontline healthcare providers, supports CMS' aim to improve prior authorization processes and reduce end-user burden, particularly by applying prior  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry": * * * "Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry. "From college athletics to professional leagues, spor more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES PASSING SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR NEXTGEN UNIFORM BAR EXAMINATION The Illinois Supreme Court announced in December 2025 that Illinois will accept transferred scores from the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE), a new version of the bar examination, beginning in July 2026. In an order issued today, the Court announces that the passing score recognized by Illinois for the NextGen UBE shall be 620. This wil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois * July 02, 2026 [TOKYO, JAPAN] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)-arrived in Japan on a Congressional delegation (CODEL) she arranged to continue her efforts meeting with high-level business leaders and government officials and promoting Illinois abroad. During her offic more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Jim Miner: A Lifetime of Service and Philanthropy at WIU * This feature is written and edited by Justyne Lane-Mitchell, WIU Theatre graduate assistant. MACOMB, IL - - Jim Miner is a familiar face to many people in Macomb and Western Illinois University. As a lifelong resident, Miner earned both a bachelor of Business degree and a master's degree in Student Personnel from WIU in the early 1970s. His years at the University shaped not only his p more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Jada Lathen * Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has incredible alumni who are making an impact in the workforce. This series features students from around the world who are hired post-graduation. MACOMB, IL - Meet Jada Lathen, a new fourth-grade teacher at Edison Elementary School in Macomb after completing her Elementary Education degree at West more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Presses Kennedy to Protect Children from Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food After Years of Federal Inaction * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging HHS to establish comprehensive, enforceable standards for toxic heavy metals in infant formula and baby food. The letter cites years of scientific evidence linking  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization * Supplemental Complaint and Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed in Case Challenging Unlawful Reshaping of Government Targets "Reorganization" of USDA San Francisco - A broad coalition of nationwide labor unions, non-profit organizations, and cities and counties from across the  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 2 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Learning What She Doesn't Know Yet: Sherri Lynn, MBA Student at Olivet * "I haven't been in school since 2007," says Sherri Lynn, currently a student in Olivet Nazarene University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree program, as well as a full-time radio broadcasting host for Shine.FM and a podcasting professional. "After taking my first two MBA classes, I know I can't skedaddle through this program and do well. Juggling doesn't w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Council for Health Justice, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The organization strongly urges HUD to maintain existing protections ensuring equal access for LGBTQ+ individuals, cautioning that the proposed changes will severely undermine housing opportunities for transgender people and others with disabilities. A more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Supports Challenge to Vermont's Discrimination Against Religious Families, Highlights Impact of "Act 73" on Educational Freedom * (NEW YORK CITY, NY) - Educational freedom is the cornerstone of a child's future. Yet Vermont is currently using a legislative loophole to deny that freedom to religious families. To protect the constitutional rights of parents and students, the Liberty Justice Center's PAR more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY KANSAS CITY, KS -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Kansas, according to papers filed in federal court Wednesday. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), with the assistance more PR

ENCINO, California, July 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.56M Sale of Three-Tenant Retail Center in McHenry, Ill. MCHENRY, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Diamond Plaza, a three-tenant retail center anchored by Verizon Wireless and Biggby Coffee, in McHenry, Illinois. The property sold for $2,561,596. " more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown lawyers appointed to ABA Antitrust Law Section leadership Three Mayer Brown Antitrust & Competition lawyers have been appointed to leadership roles with the American Bar Association's (ABA) Antitrust Law Section for the 2026-2027 term, underscoring the firm's continued prominence within the antitrust and competition law community. The appointments include: * Partner Rachel J. Lamorte, Washington DC - Co-Chair of Globa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking the Pos more PR

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

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. NACS represents campus stores across the United States and highlights the burden that excessive bank swipe fees place on students and retailers. NACS contends that swipe fees are a m more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Retail Federation submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing recent interim final rules and orders issued by the agency related to national bank non-interest charges and fees and the preemption of Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA). The retail trade association, which represents the sector employing 55 million Americans and generating $5.3 trillion in annual GDP, criticized the OCC's actions as misguided from a policy perspective, legally unfounde more ST

SOCORRO, New Mexico, July 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB Lique Coolen, a neuroscientist and the university's VP for Research and Provost, VP for Academic Affairs, is named Vice President-Elect for Science Policy on FASEB's Executive Committee. Michael N. Lehman, PhD, the Regents Endowed Professor and Chair of Biology at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, has been elected president of the Federation of American Soci more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * New Philadelphia National Historic Site Receives $25,000 Grant to Launch Community Storytelling Programs SPRINGFIELD, Ill.-- New Philadelphia National Historic Site has received a $25,000 grant from Jefferson National Parks Association's BlueSky Opportunity Fund to support a new community-driven interpretation initiative, "Our Past, Our Voices: Building Community through Citizen Storytelling at New Philadelphia." This 18-m more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU College of Education launches Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT) * July 1, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, LILT NIU's College of Education is celebrating the July 1 launch of the Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT). LILT combines the former Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA) and the former Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Founda more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving filmmaker Ken Burns: * * * Full Transcript: Ken Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Ken Burns on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Ken Burns: It's not a spectator sport, democracy. It's about active engagement. We are given this gift of citizenship. Most people before the American Revolution were subjects under authoritarian rule. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello. Welcome to The Conversation, and happy Fourth of July more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to AbbVie Inc.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 29, 2026 Robert A. Michael Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer AbbVie, Inc. 1 N. Waukegan Road North Chicago, Illinois 60064 Dear Mr. Michael, The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology competition with the People's Republic of China (PRC). T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue * Washington, DC: Taxes derived from the licensed sale of state-regulated adult-use cannabis products totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2025 - the highest amount ever recorded in a single year, according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project. Seven states each collected over $200 million in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Jackson and Senator Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt * July 1, 2026 CONTACT: Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced bicameral legislation to help reduce gun violence in Illinois and across the country. The Blair Holt Firea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ruth Zadikany named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Ruth Zadikany has been selected as a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal. The annual list recognizes California's top lawyers who have made significant contributions to labor and employment law through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadership. As co-leader of Mayer Brown's US Employment  more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T Concrete Canoe team finishes second in international competition * The Concrete Canoe Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed second at their first trip to the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championship, held June 25-27 in Fairmont, West Virginia. The team competed against 25 other teams from across the U.S., as well as teams from Canada, China, and India. "I am most prou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION INTRODUCE RESOLUTION MARKING FOUR YEARS SINCE JULY 4TH SHOOTING IN HIGHLAND PARK * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), together with members of the Illinois delegation, introduced a resolution expressing the condolences of Congress and honoring the memory of the victims of the shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. Se more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Sidley Adds Insurance M&A Partner Carl Hotton To London - Sidley is pleased to announce that Carl Hotton has joined the firm's M&A and Private Equity practice as a partner in London. He joins from DLA Piper, where he was a partner in their Corporate group specializing in Insurance M&A and reinsurance transactions. Mr. Hotton has a broad cross-border corporate practice with significant experience advising clients on transactions in the insurance  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Marks America 250, Reflects on Nation's History and Future * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today released a video message commemorating America's 250th anniversary and celebrating the people and communities that continue to shape our nation's future. "America's story has always been written by hardworking people, strong communities, and neighbors looking out for one another," said Congressman Eric Sorensen. "As we ce 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 3 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news: * * * TFAS Students Apply the Economic Way of Thinking to Civics and America's Founding Through the Honors Civics Leadership Seminar The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosted its second Honors Civics Leadership Seminar, an interactive educational program for TFAS students to explore economic freedom through the lens of the American Founding. Fenna de Vos '26 and Lauren Fricke '26 engage in discussion with Dr. Sam Goldman. Through expert-led discussions, studen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, commonsense response to this harmful criminal trend.  more PR

DAVIS, California, July 3 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Amar Comments for N.Y. Times About Chief Justice's Power Over 'Unruly' Supreme Court In a July 2 article in the New York Times, Professor Vikram Amar offered analysis of the role of Chief Justice John Roberts during this year's tumultuous Supreme Court term. The article points out that while the recently ended term that included several controversial cases left many unhappy, it was a triumph for Roberts. "Despite the obvi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have a chilling effect on federal employees by broadly more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced th more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground 4,850 feet beneath the surface of the Earth in a former gold mine, scientists and engineers are building one of the most ambitious physics experiments ever conceived: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Neutrinos are the most abundant matter particles in the Universe. They were produced in the early Universe, are emitted from the inside of stars and nuclear decays, and continue to stream at  more PR