COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce it has been named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list. "We are honored to be recognized as one of America's best companies," said Phil Ulrich, AEP executive vice president and chief human resources officer. "This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to evolve ou more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Kris Mayes and 48 other attorneys general this week called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigati more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Charleston May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.97 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($51.94), healthcare practit more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $44.20 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational grou more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 10 -- The Bluegrass Institute posted the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by Justin T. Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute: * * * The State of Social Mobility in Kentucky Part I: Institutions and Rule of Law When we think about the American Dream, we think about social mobility. - When we think about the American Dream, we think about social mobility. Social mobility is a simple idea: Your life outcomes should largely be unrelated to your parents' status. If you were born into poverty or anot more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition focuses on enhancing care for individuals with serious illness, emphasizing comprehensive, person-centered healthcare consistent with patients' goals and values. The coalition supports the establishment of shorter, standardized decision timeframes  more ST

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 9 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff Get to know a little about these new CofC staff members, and extend a warm welcome to them all! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston family continues to grow with the addition of these new staff members from across campus. Coming to campus from far and wide, these new employees are all excited to connect with the CofC community and make a difference through their work. Please welcome them all to the C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies. While Trump and Republicans reward billionaires and big co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed revoking Class E airspace at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, after instrument procedures were cancelled there. FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revoke Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Mason County Airport in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The proposal follows the cancellation of instrument flight procedures at the airport, making the controlled airspace no longer necessary. Comme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration issued the following information collection: * * * EIA invites public comment on the proposed collection of information, EIA-914, Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EIA is requesting a three-year extension of Form EIA-914 Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report. The survey collects monthly data on production and sales of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Surekha Carpenter and Emily Wavering Corcoran: * * * Public-Private Partnerships Drive Rural Revitalization The Richmond Fed's Rural Investment Collaborative (RIC) seeks to improve economic investment in small towns and rural communities through collaborations with rural hubs and funding sources to help communities develop project proposals and make access to funding easier. Maria Saxton, director of planning and community de more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $637,000 in Infrastructure Grants for Beckley and Surrounding Region * BECKLEY, W.Va. \- Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined local leaders and community representatives in Uptown Beckley to announce $637,000 in federal and state grant funding for five key infrastructure and community development projects across the region. "Not all infrastructure is highways," said Governor Morrisey. "Sometimes it' more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 9 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Administration Appointments and Leadership Updates * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced three appointments within state government and one upcoming leadership transition at the West Virginia Department of Tourism. Governor Morrisey has appointed Aaron Scott Holley to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent the 22nd District, filling the vacancy created by the appoin more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 9 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Celebrates Groundbreaking for $2.9 Million Chesapeake Fire Department Substation * WINIFREDE, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey joined state legislators, local officials, and first responders today to break ground on the new $2.9 million Chesapeake Fire Department substation in Winifrede. The completely funded, shovel-ready project replaces a vital public safety facility that was permanently compromised during a s more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Moms Ask: Why, Governor Morrisey? Why Withhold the Clothing Vouchers Our Families Urgently Need? * Statement of Amy Jo Hutchison, West Virginia Campaign Director for MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on Gov. Morrisey's refusal to release the clothing voucher applicati more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general today in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The Anti-Robocall Multis more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it harder for scammers to obtain legitimate telephone numbers and use them to target consumers. The coalition filed comments suppor more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 9 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members * Six West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association's annual business meeting. Steve Britt, Kristin Emery, Undra Johnson, Dr. Ronald Pellegrino, Heather Richardson, and Angela Williams wi ll each serve six-year terms, which took effect in June. Steve Britt, a native of Charleston and a two-time  more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 9 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Yuma Test Center welcomes Steven Mullins as new Flight Services Division Chief * Yuma Test Center (YTC) has selected Steven Mullins as its new Flight Services Division Chief, succeeding long-time employee Pat Franklin, who recently retired after more than 40 years in Army aviation. Mullins steps into the position, with nearly 15 years' military aviation experience. Mullins' journey into the skies began with a lifelong pa more PR