TUCKER, Georgia, July 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2027 USPOULTRY Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Open for Nominations * The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes family farmers who demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production. Eligible nominees include family-owned poultry growers or egg produc 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

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

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would allow the administration to cancel federal funding at 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

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Awards 54 Scholarships * The Business Technology Association (BTA) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship winners. Fifty students were awarded scholarships. This year, BTA awarded two $3,000, two $2,000, and a number of $1,500 scholarships to qualifying children of full-time employees of current BTA member dealerships. The Patriot Pack awarded one $10,000, one $7,500 and two $3,500 scholarships, made possible throug more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core * I am pleased to announce the addition of a new core facility within the Office of the Vice President for Research: the (CGI Core). Formerly known as the Imaging Center and housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the CGI Core was established in 2017 in the Jacobs Science Building. It will retain its current location. The core provides researchers with access to cutting-edge microscopy instrumentation and spec 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

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CLIMBS launches real-time network to forecast Kentucky landslides * On Feb. 17, 2025, after a weekend of heavy rainfall, a hillside in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, suddenly gave way. A wall of earth and debris tore downhill, straight toward a cluster of houses. Those houses were occupied, families inside. Tons of material thundered down -and thankfully stopped before completely burying the homes. This was not an isolated incident. Landslides cause an es 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

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy's PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program, in collaboration with Kroger Health, has developed a successful model for expanding access to A1C testing in community pharmacies. A pilot study conducted by the residency program and Kroger Health, completed in May 2026, f more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Curiosity Fuels EKU Graduate's Rise in Healthcare Cybersecurity * When attending his first class as a broadcasting and electronic media major at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Chris Gabel, '05 '09, had no idea his career would one day lead to advancing healthcare cybersecurity and even helping develop AI standards at a national level. From Northern Kentucky, Gabel had applied to schools like Duke and the University of North Carolina and was acc more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Rodney Chism Earns Instrument Repair Certification to Strengthen Mighty Marching Thorobreds * New technical expertise will help keep instruments performance-ready while reducing outside repair costs and delays FRANKFORT, Ky. -A damaged key, worn pad, or stuck valve can take an instrument -and a student musician -out of a rehearsal or performance. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds now have greater capacity to address those problems in-house after D more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.085 per share, an increase of $0.02. This dividend is payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share payable on September 16, 2026 more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU School of Aviation Continues to Soar, Adds Air Traffic Management Program * Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) School of Aviation continues to grow as one of the university's most in-demand programs. A new state investment designates EKU to lead an Air Traffic Management program with $5 million in startup funding and $1.5 million in annual operational support. "The EKU School of Aviation is nationally recognized as one of the fastest-growing a more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Guided Forward by Dr. Dustin Devers and Community Advisory Committee * As the shortage of primary care providers continues across Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is moving one step closer to addressing the critical need for more physicians in the Commonwealth. Earlier this year, EKU's proposed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program cleared initial budgetary review from the Kentucky Council on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Barr-Led Bill Protecting Second Amendment Privacy * Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) helped lead key legislation protecting the Second Amendment through the House of Representatives. Barr's legislation, the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act," prohibits financial institutions from using a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) to track purchases of firearms and ammunition. This legislation stops banks and credi more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Housing and Commuter Parking Permit Online Sales * All student permit sales are online for the 2026-2027 academic year. To order your parking permit now, click HERE. Housing Permits * View the Housing Parking Map for permit options. For more information, visit the Housing Parking section of our website. * Campus Changes: o The H3 parking zone (Normal Hall Lot and Regents Hall Lot) will be available with the reopening of Regents and Norma more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Joseph Young: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Joseph Young, Ph.D., professor and director of the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Through internationally recognized research, Young examines the forces driving political violence and its far-reaching effects on nations and communities. His work is widely published across discipline 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

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

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 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points * This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP and food security. * Many SNAP respondents do not i more PR