ORLANDO, Florida, July 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 7 Knights Earn 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * What does it take to study how some of the earliest galaxies in the universe evolved, develop cleaner energy technologies or better understand the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth? For a group of seven UCF graduate students and alums, it starts with curiosity and a willingness to explore the unknown. Researchers studying topics ranging from galaxy formation and invasive fire ant spe more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S. * Hirings add to more than 200 bankers across 26 cities supporting the growth of middle market companies, which serve as a growth engine of the U.S. Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Regional Investment Banking business with nine senior hires across key U.S. markets, i more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom extends business incentive program, bolstering California's nation-leading job creation What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law an extension of the California Competes Tax Credit, a statewide program that incentivizes businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs in California. Programs such as CalCompetes help support California's nation-leading economy and job growth, with more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Clean Air Act Lawsuit Concluded After Air Pollution Sources Removed From 'Alligator Alcatraz' * MIAMI-In response to the dismantling of air-polluting generators at the immigrant detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve, the Center for Biological Diversity today concluded its lawsuit challenging dangerous air pollution from the facility. The Center sued the Florida Division of Emergency Management in May over sub more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, July 14 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * CFK receives grant from Ocean Reef Community Foundation to launch Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab at Upper Keys Center The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) received a grant of $25,220 from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation (ORCF) to support the launch of CFK's Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab (EIL). This innovative, hands-on program based at CFK's Upper Keys Center will help aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and local business owners transform idea more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Corporate Attorney Jessica Berkowitz Joins Holland & Knight in Dallas DALLAS - Holland & Knight continues its strategic expansion in Texas with the addition of Jessica Nicole Berkowitz, who has joined the Firm as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities Section in Dallas. Ms. Berkowitz was previously a partner with Kirkland & Ellis, where she focused her practice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding EPA's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals regulations. The group's letter responds to the April 13, 2026, proposed rule that seeks to revise the federal CCR regulatory framework, particularly addressing legacy CCR surface impoundments, CCR management units, beneficial use definitions, and related compliance pathways. The Group, representing a diverse portfolio of electric generation asse more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Digestive Disease National Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to institute robust federal protections against the adverse effects of step therapy protocols on patient access to care. The DDNC, a coalition of numerous national voluntary and professional societies devoted to digestive diseases, advocates for improved healthcare quality and access for patients living with chronic and complex gastr more ST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida's Neighborhood Energy Saver Program saves Clearwater customers over $3.1M to date * More than 600 customers have received a free energy assessment to help lower their monthly bill * The next phase of the program will begin in August - ST PETERSBURG, Fla. - From the grocery store to the gas pump, household budgets are stretched thin. To help provide relief, Duke Energy Florida's Neighborhood Energy Saver Program has been offered i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ENGLISH/ESPANOL Rep. Diaz-Balart Demands the Immediate Release of Political Prisoners on the 5th Anniversary of the Pro-Democracy J11 Protests in Cuba * MIAMI, FL \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement in solidarity with the Cuban people on the fifth anniversary of the July 11, 20 more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Partners with TAI Escuela Universitaria de Artes in Madrid By Polly Burks Florida Atlantic University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TAI Escuela Universitaria de Artes in Madrid, Spain, to create a framework for future academic and artistic collaboration between the two institutions. The five-year agreement outlines possible areas of cooperation in student and faculty mobili more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Poll: Housing Concerns Temper Hispanic Consumer Confidence By Amber Bonefont Hispanic consumers are mixed about the economy, despite a slight uptick in overall optimism, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University's Business Economic and Polling Initiative. The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI) rose to 76.01 in the second quarter of 2026, up slightly from 73.94 in the f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-162): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Com more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 14 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * FIS to Report Second Quarter Earnings on August 4, 2026 FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, will announce second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 4th, prior to market open. The company will sponsor a live webcast of its earnings conference call with the investment community beginning at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) the same day. To access the webcast, go to the Investor Rela more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 14 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Student helps bring lost Florida palm back from the brink By Michelle Marie Arean For more than 40 years, scientists believed the Miami palmetto palm had disappeared from the wild -- until FIU Ph.D. candidate Daniel Tucker helped prove it was still there. Tucker is uncovering the genetic secrets of the Sabal miamiensis to give conservationists new tools to protect it. His research is supporte more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 14 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Second Round of 2026 Legislative Endorsements Bipartisan List of 25 Additional Endorsed Candidates Running for Election This Year Brings Total to 106 Chamber-Endorsed Candidates for 2026 - The Florida Chamber of Commerce is again uniting Florida's business community to help make Florida more competitive and today endorsed a bipartisan list of 25 additional candidates running for election this year. These  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Florida Judge's Ruling on Trump's Self-Dealing Lawsuit is Yet Another Reason Senate Should Reject Todd Blanche * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Trump's lawsuit asking for $10 billion from the IRS was manufactured to justify a "settlement" that included a nearly $1.8B slush fund to reward political allies. Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert, co-presidents of Public Citizen, issued the follo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition, Davie, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed revisions. The proposed rule aims to improve transparency and accountability in the administration of federal financial assistance but is viewed by the coalition as potentially harmful to housing and service providers assisting individuals with serious mental illness and chronic homelessness. The coalition emphasizes that federal funding constitutes the  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Gina Plata-Nino, director of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program policy and advocacy at the Food Research and Action Center, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on efforts to ensure integrity in the Supplemental Nutriti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Four Ascension Florida hospitals are nationally recognized for their commitment to excellence in heart failure care * The American Heart Association awards are for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Four Ascension Florida hospitals have received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines (r) quality achievement awards more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate reconstructions, projections * A Florida State University paleoclimatologist led the creation of a global database hosting thousands of seawater isotope measurements collected over almost 50 years that will aid scientists in generating more accurate climate reconstructions and predictions. Associate Professor of Oceanography and Meteorology Alyssa Atwood led the Past Global Changes, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 14 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * Florida Surplus Lines Service Office invests $1M, names RMI Center directorship The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) has bolstered its relationship with Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business through a major philanthropic investment that reaffirms its commitment to the college's risk management and insurance program and its students. FSLSO, a Tallahassee-based not-for-profit organization tha more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Future TechOps careers take flight at the Atlanta Aviation Maintenance Academy hosted by Delta and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals * At a time when workforce conversations are dominated by the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce jobs, students at this year's Atlanta Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' were met with a different reality: careers in aviation -part more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Michael Murphy Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Insurance' List * ALBANY, N.Y. - July 13, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Michael J. Murphy, a Government Law & Policy Practice shareholder in Albany, was named to City & State' s 2026 "Who's Who in Insurance" list. According to the publication, the annual list "highlights the key players at the intersection of insuran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by senior fellow Liel Leibovitz to First Things: * * * Ban the Books Walk into a bookstore anywhere in the country. Chances are that, somewhere toward the front, you'll see a glossy display table labeled "Banned Books." The same is true for public libraries, which give "banned books" the prominent treatment once reserved for new and noteworthy releases. A more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes Three Litigation Attorneys to Counsel * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Leah B. Nommensen, Adriana A. Perez, and Kate Perkins to counsel. The firm proudly recognizes these talented individuals for their accomplishments and client service. Leah B. Nommensen (Litigation, Houston) is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in complex commercial litigation in state an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham's Legacy on Brian Kilmeade Show Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott joined "the Brian Kilmeade Show" on Fox News Radio to remember Senator Lindsey Graham's life and work following his unexpected death. ON SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM'S LEGACY:  "Everybody loved being around Lindsey. He was a patriot, he cared about this country, he cared about every American and our safety. He cared abou more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Juan Nava Finds Flexible Path to Degree Through KYSU Global * The active-duty Army student says online learning helped him continue his education through travel, deployment, and family responsibilities FRANKFORT, Ky. -When Juan Nava talks about completing his degree, he does not describe it only as a personal milestone. He describes it as a turning point for his family. "I am a first-generation American whose dad never finished middle school and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Kathy Castor Fights to Lower Housing Costs for Tampa Bay Families * As hardworking Florida families grapple with rising costs, Congresswoman Kathy Castor continues to lead the fight to lower those costs and create more affordable housing. Building upon her record of working to make life more affordable for families and small businesses, Castor highlighted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act -a key bipartisan law she voted for th more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the Jeffrey Epstein files, among other topics. * You more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Leaving a Legacy: Michael J. Naser Scholarship in Physical Therapy Graduate Studies * Mike Naser Some people are remembered for what they accomplished. Others are remembered for how they made people feel. Michael J. Naser will be remembered for both. Whether he was treating a patient, leading a team or spending time with family and friends, Mike had a gift for connecting with people. He was known for his kindness, optimism and genuine interest in  more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 13 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Lessons from Iceland: Amelie Thompson Reflects on a Transformative FlagSHIP Journey * As part of the FlagSHIP course Iceland: Sustainability in the Land of Fire and Ice, a group of Flagler College students traveled to Iceland in late May to explore the country's remarkable landscapes, innovative sustainability efforts, and rich cultural traditions. Through visits to glaciers, geothermal sites, and historic communities, students experienced firsthand how Icel more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, July 13 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Marcello Hernandez is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 27 & 28 * Marcello Hernandez is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Friday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 15, at 10 a.m. and start at $53. Fans can access the venue presale on Tuesday, July 14, at 10 a.m., which will  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Matanzas Riverkeeper, St. Augustine, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed extension of the compliance deadline for the perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid Maximum Contaminant Levels. The organization highlighted the longstanding recognition of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous "forever chemicals" and stressed the urgent need to enforce the existing national drinking water standards without further delay. The letter emphasizes that studies  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Matanzas Riverkeeper, St. Augustine, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed rule to rescind regulatory determinations and regulations for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, specifically perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, perfluorononanoic acid, hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, and mixtures including these and perfluorobutanesulfonic acid. The organization stressed that the proposed rollback of protections undermines public health co more ST

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 13 -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * Mel Johnson-Norwood Named Vice President for Student Development at William Paterson University * Dr. Mel Johnson-Norwood, who has more than two decades of success in student development, academic support, and inclusive leadership across a diverse range of positions and institutions, has been named vice president for student development at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey after a national search. "Dr. Johnson-Norwood's career has bee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Miami-Dade Announces $925,000 Donation for Critically Endangered Pine Rocklands * MIAMI-Miami-Dade County has announced a $925,000 donation delivered by conservation groups for the acquisition and management of critically endangered pine rocklands. The donation will help support the conservation of endangered Florida bonneted bats, Miami tiger beetles, Florida leafwing butterflies, brickell bushes and dozens more imperiled more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Report: "Huizenga's Campaign Paid His Brother's Business $400,000 as He Sold the Congressman's Condos" New reporting by The Detroit Metro Times revealed that Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga paid his brother Jim Barry's company $400,000 using campaign funds while Barry worked as a full-time real estate agent, selling homes for Bill Huizenga's luxury condo company. The Metro Times reported that "Huizenga for Congress paid JB America L more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on 11 properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before June 20, 2026. CALIFORNIA San Diego County Elm Courts, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 1730-1748 29th Street, San Diego, MP100013251 El Cantorral Court, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 2454-2474 Adams Avenue, San Diego, MP100013252 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Shrine of the Sacred Heart, 3211 Pine Stre more PR

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Opens Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue, Expanding Access to Top-Ranked Care * NYU Langone Health today opened NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Patchogue, a 54,000-square-foot center in the heart of downtown Patchogue, broadening access to exceptional specialty and surgical care for patients across Suffolk County. Located at 196 East Main Street, on the sit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Obesity Action Coalition, Tampa, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing concerns related to pharmacy compounding and access to obesity treatment ahead of the pharmacy compounding advisory committee meeting in July 2026. The OAC emphasized patient safety while highlighting significant challenges faced by over 100 million Americans living with obesity. The organization expressed support for protecting public health through  more ST

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 13 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Lakeland Library receives grant for student sensory kits * Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in helping students feel more comfortable. In April, the Polk State Lakeland Library received $1,000 to create a circulating collection of sensory materials aimed at increasing concentration, reducing stress and creating a more inclusive learning environment. This project was funded in part by a TBLC Inno more PR

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Marcello Hernandez, "The 202 more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Marcello Hernandez, The 2026 ESPYS will a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following letter to Spanish President Pedro Sanchez: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 8, 2026 The Honorable Pedro Sanchez President of the Government of Spain Palacio de La Moncloa Madrid, Spain Dear Prime Minister Sanchez, I write today to inform you that I have withdrawn as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus. As a proud Cuban-American and a steadfast defender of democracy, international security, and the U.S. alliance netwo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Returns to Affordable Senior Housing Project to Ensure Federal Investment Is Delivering for South Florida Seniors * MIAMI, Fla. - U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) today returned to the Flagler Affordable Senior Housing Project to review construction progress and ensure the $3.5 million in federal funding she secured is being transformed into affordable homes for South Florida seniors. Construction is wel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Revive and Restore, Sausalito, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Habitat Conservation advocating for a comprehensive expansion of the Coral Reef Conservation Program through its supplemental programmatic environmental impact statement. The organization emphasizes adopting Alternative Three as the minimum and advancing the scope of coral reef conservation and restoration activities to address the accelerating coral reef more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, an alliance representing patient advocacy organizations, medical professional societies, and provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging comprehensive reforms to step therapy protocols as part of CMS's review of interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition highlighted the challenges and risks that step therapy poses for patients with chronic, complex, a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott in Fox News: 'Americans Work Five Days a Week, Why Can't the Senate?' Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in Fox News urging his Senate colleagues to work and vote every day on codifying President Trump's agenda and delivering on the promises made to the American people. Today, the Senate returns from a two-week recess for a four-week work period in Washington, D.C. ahead of a scheduled five-week recess in August. Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026: * * * Washington Needs to Protect Florida's Farmers from Foreign Cheaters Plant City Observer Florida produces some of the best food in the world grown by the best farmers, growers, and ranchers in the world. We have a vibrant agricultural industry that forms the backbone of our state's economy and helps keep food on American tables. It also provides good jobs and a meaningful way of life to so many Floridians. All that is under attack by more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Sky Therapeutics, Florida State University announce first FDA Breakthrough Device designation for ADHD treatment * Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is granted for new technologies that have real potential to improve outcomes and should get priority attention. Most new devices fail to attain this status, as the majority of applications are denied. However, a digital ADHD treatment developed by a Florida more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Officially Becoming Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) issued the following statement after the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the first major federal housing reform package in more than two decades, became law: "At the heart of America's housing crisis is a simple problem: we are not building enough homes. For years, risi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. The FY27 National Secur more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat * Infrared cameras can be used to spot useful information that our eyes can't see, such as gases escaping from a pipeline, chemicals in the atmosphere, or heat leaking from a building. But sensing infrared light in sophisticated ways still requires expensive and bulky systems. Now MIT researchers have created a chip-based optical device that can dynamically control inc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network, Forest Knolls, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting comprehensive protections for the Rice's whale, a critically endangered species inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico. Emphasizing the species' precarious population of roughly 51 individuals, the environmental nonprofit highlights the many industrial threats undermining the whale's survival and calls for strengthened conservation efforts. The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei)  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 90-day Finding for Diamondback Terrapin * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the diamondback terrapin under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The diamondback terrapin is found more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 13 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF professor honored for mentoring graduate students * Dr. Elena Buzaianu, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been described as brilliant and accomplished, yet never too busy to sit down with students who need help. Buzaianu was named the Graduate Research Mentor of the Year during Research Week 2026 -a recognition that reflects both her scholarly expertise and the lasting im more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Henry Young appointed vice provost College of Pharmacy leader will help advance faculty excellence, student success and strategic priorities across the university By Mike Wooten Henry N. Young, Kroger Professor and department head of clinical and administrative pharmacy in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice provost in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. He will begin his new role A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Jeff Lovin, senior vice president at Woolpert, and a board member at the Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors, Port Charlotte, Florida, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Senior Vice President, Woolpert, Board Member, MAPPS, Port Charlotte, FL Chairman, Ranking Membe more PR