BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, July 14 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news: * * * $85,000 Gift Establishes Student Success Fund at Bluefield State University * Bluefield State University announced Wednesday that it has received an $85,000 gift from a congregation affiliated with the university, establishing the Student Success Fund, a new initiative dedicated to helping students close final financial gaps before graduation. The donors asked that their identity remain private, saying they gave because it was the right thing  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide, including 19,541 Alaskans. The settlement  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The $18 million settlement amount w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS JOINS EPW COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP IN INTRODUCING THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026 Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, joined U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the EPW Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chairman  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. "23andMe recklessly exposed Arizonans'  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data * July 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced that it had discovered a data breach affecting 6.9 mi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach * July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settleme more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 m more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices declined 0.4 percent in June, up 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region declined 0.4 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index declined 5.9 percent over the month. The food index increased 0.5 percent in June. The index for all items less  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds West Virginia University's Selection for NSF Investment in Energy Innovation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), applauded the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) announcement that the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, which is led by West Virginia more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Cosponsors Protect College Sports Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) cosponsored the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.). The bill would establish na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, and Whitney Jemison, director of state fiscal policy research, both of the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * Missouri Tax Amendment Likely to Seriously Harm Services, Shift Taxes Onto Working Families In early August, Missouri voters will decide one of the most consequential state tax policy questions in recent memory: whether to eliminate their state's personal income tax. S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access. The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benefits and patient cost-sharing affect premiums and c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious illnesses by promoting access to comprehensive, p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award * The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security. (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection of the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Cri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore's 'Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act' Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Riley M. Moore's bill, H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. This legislation safeguards the constitutional rights and privacy of law-abiding gun owners by prohibiting payment processors and financial institutions from using discriminatory merchant category codes  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, joined U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, in announcing plans for the EPW Committee to more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * GCSAA names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic regional field staff representative Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa. Experienced superintendent to assist GCSAA chapters in five states - Craig Cochran has been named the field staff representative for the Mid-Atlantic region of  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 13 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * Charleston, W.Va. \- Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of South Carolina United States Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. "Senator Lindsey Graham was a fierce patriot, a dedicated public servant, and an  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March 2025. The settlem more PR

STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, July 14 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release: * * * Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana * ACCRA, Ghana -Military chaplains and religious affairs personnel from the United States and ten African nations have gathered for the launch of the West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana July 14, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ghanian Defense Force, the three-day event aims to strengthen alliances across the reg more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Of  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 150,000 customers more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Victory for New Mexicans Against Trump Administration in Voter Registration Rolls Case Albuquerque, NM - Senior District Court Judge Judith Herrera ruled today that the Trump Administration cannot compel New Mexico to turn over the unredacted portions of its Statewide Voter Registration List. New Mexico is the 14th state to win dismissal of a Trump Administration lawsuit see more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs * (Editor's note: WVU leaders will be available to discuss this impactful award with credentialed media members via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday (July 15). To request Zoom log-in information, please send an email to Shauna Johnson, sjohns13@mail.wvu.edu.) The Resilient Energy Technology a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Maryland reduces uncertainty in occupational licensing decisions for applicants with criminal records House Bill 557 creates a predetermination review process so citizens with disqualifying criminal records don't waste time and money training for a license. - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed House Bill (HB) 557 into law earlier this year, establishing a process for people with criminal records  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following transcript of a podcast involving moderator Benjamin Haynes and Gwen Biggerstaff, Deputy Director of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases: * * * Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response - 7/14/26 Please note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. Operator Good afternoon, and thank you all for standing by for the duration of today's call. All listeners are in a liste more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data shows that since the war began on February 28, Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Tazewell County Virginia as Natural Disaster Areas * Virginia This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Victory for New York Voters: Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Private Voter Data * NEW YORK -On Friday, in a victory for voters, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking New York state's complete voter file, which contains voters' driver's license numbers, partial Social Security numbers and other private information. The League of Women Voters of New York State, represented by Ca more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Victory for New York Voters: Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Private Voter Data Court ruling marks 12th rejection of DOJ lawsuits seeking states' confidential voter data, with a 13th dismissed later in West Virginia - On Friday, in a victory for voters, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking New York state's complete voter file, which contains vo more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Students Earn National Recognition at Biomedical Research Symposium * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University faculty and students recently showcased undergraduate research on a national stage, with three students earning presentation awards at the 10th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), held June 14-17 in Rockville, Maryland. Hosted by the National Institutes of Health's Institutio more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Students Strengthen Team-Based Care Skills During Second Annual IPE Day * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University students recently participated in the university's second annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, an experiential learning event designed to strengthen collaboration among future healthcare professionals while emphasizing patient-centered care. Students representing multiple healthcare and behavio more PR