BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also h more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA State-to-State Subcommittee Meets in Portland * The AAMVA State-to-State (S2S) Subcommittee, led by Chair Courtney Saxon of South Carolina, met last week in Portland, Oregon, for a two-day meeting to advance the S2S program. Members addressed program priorities, state implementation updates, data quality improvements, State Pointer Exchange Services (SPEXS) enhancements, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million i more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced 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 settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * At-Home, Lab-Quality HIV Tests Awarded $1.3 Million for Development at UMass Amherst * Chang Liu, associate professor in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, wants people to have access to at-home HIV tests sensitive enough for early diagnosis comparable to-or exceeding-lab standards. A new two-year, $1.3 million award from the National Institutes of Health will help him advance his proof-of-concept wo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird 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. Due to the finite amount of funds in  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark 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. Under the settlement, 23andMe's bankruptcy estate will pay $18 mil more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive data breach in 2023. Today, Attorney General Jeff Ja more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill 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 agreed to a $46.75 million class-action sett more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate 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 settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientists identify reduced-allergen peanuts that could lead to safer foods and stronger crops * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences For millions of people living with peanut allergies, even a small amount of peanut can trigger a life-threatening reaction. Clemson University scientists have taken an important step toward changing that. Scientists at Clemson's Pee Dee Research and Education Center near Florence, South Carolina,  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University raises $202 million in 2026, advances toward $1.889 billion Fiercely Forward campaign goal * Clemson University's community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends contributed $202,365,678 million during the 2026 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The achievement marks the sixth consecutive year Clemson has surpassed $200 million in fundraising and reflects the extraordinary generosity fueling the University's bold visi more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 14 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman junior Anna Moon '28 leads regional biodiversity research project * Furman University junior Anna Moon '28 is spending her summer listening to the birds. Across western North Carolina, recording devices placed in public spaces are recording bird songs. In Greenville, South Carolina, Moon is using machine learning to identify the birds caught on these microphones, and seeing how their environments support biodiversity. "It can identify the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Combination of THC and CBD Significantly Reduced Agitation in People with Late-Stage Dementia LONDON -- In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers have found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana -- THC and CBD -- had significantly less agitation compared to people who received a placebo. The primary findings of the study were presente more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Cole Statement on the Passing of Senator and Appropriator Lindsey Graham Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement: Chairman Tom Cole said, "There are few corners of Capitol Hill where South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham wasn't known. Whether you knew him personally or simply watched him at work, he was impossible to ignore. "Lindsey was a ubiquitous more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * How chicken embryos are helping us fight pediatric brain tumors * College of Science Assistant professor of genetics and biochemistry Tara Doucet-O'Hare has a unique approach to researching embryonic tumors that have no effective treatment options currently. Her lab studies devastating pediatric tumors that begin in the brain and central nervous system. Because most patients share the exact same genetic mutations, and because that specific gene is co more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 15 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Recognizes Faculty Mentors * As part of its commitment to each individual student's academic success, the strategic plan of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences emphasizes the importance of mentorship. From guided internships, undergraduate research opportunities and experiential learning initiatives that take a Lander education outside the classroom, the college has a strong track  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: "Terrible news this morning. Senator Graham spent his life serving our country, first in the Air Force and later in Congress. He was committed to public service. "My prayers are with Senator Graham's family, friends, staff, and the people of South Carolina. more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, Five Affiliates to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks * CHARLESTON, S.C. - The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and five of its state affiliates gave 60-day notice to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service that they intend to sue over the agencies' reckless and illegal attempt to elimi more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * New members join WCU Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club boards Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution's top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities. The WCU Foundation Board of Directors, Alumni Association Board of Directors and Catamount Club Board of Directors app more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its commitment to innovation in the textiles sector, providing $16 million in renewed funding for a research initiative that supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University researchers. The funding could be extended to provide up to $45 million over three years. The funding comes via a grant renewal  more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 16 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF New York, NYSDEC Invest in Wildlife Habitat The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation helped purchase a small UTV tow-behind seed drill last summer, and over the course of the year, the equipment has been restoring wildlife habitat within the Cicero Swamp Wildlife Management Area, replacing the invasive phragmites and knapweed with wildlife beneficial vegetation. New York Department of Environmental more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families * WASHINGTON - In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the America 250 Reproductive Justi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure Inclusion of $100 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for the Lowcountry in Committee-Passed WRDA * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2026) \- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up and passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, a bill which Rep. Mace helped secure the inclusion of $100 million in authorizations for water and wastewa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Slam the Door on Third World Countries Endangering American Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, slamming the door shut and banning aliens from dozens of third world countries from entering the United States. Many of these nations have repeatedly refused to cooperate with U.S. deportation orders, failed t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Research center building ecosystem in autism, neurodevelopmental disorders * From helping to establish a popular undergraduate neuroscience major to attracting more than $120 million in research grants, the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center at the University of South Carolina has achieved notable success since its launch seven years ago. And the momentum isn't slowing. The center's leadership has ambitious plans to ser more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State research in solar-hydrogen technology gains national recognition * Faculty and students advance renewable energy solutions while preparing tomorrow's engineering workforce ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Researchers at South Carolina State University are advancing solar-hydrogen knowledge while preparing the next generation of engineers for careers in renewable energy, work that recently earned national recognition at one of the country's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Hoeven Pays Tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham on Senate Floor Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor honoring the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham following his passing. Hoeven remembered Graham as a close friend and dedicated public servant highlighting his decades of military and congressional service, his leadership on national defense, budget and judicial issues, and his unwavering co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following floor remarks on July 14, 2026: * * * Thune Calls on Democrats to Support the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, before I begin my remarks this morning, I want to offer a word of welcome to the new senator from South Carolina. "Later today, we will swear in Darline Graham to f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following floor remarks on July 13, 2026, on the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina: * * * "Mr. President, I come to the floor today with a heavy heart. "I look to my right and I see a desk which we in the Senate refer to and know as the John Calhoun desk. "It's covered with a black shroud. "And on ... top of that shroud is a bowl of white roses. "That, Mr. President, is Lindsey Graham's desk. "It's difficult to believe that Lindsey more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, enacting the most comprehensive housing policy bill of this century. The landmark bipartisan, bicameral law reflects years of work to expand the American Dream by tackling the housing shortage at its source, rem more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards Spotlight Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle Brands and Properties Hilton strengthens its position in this award platform with more hotels, resorts, and brands featured than ever before * LXR Hotels & Resorts ranked No. 3 among the Best Hotel Brands in the World, with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts also earning recognition among the world's top hotel brands. * Twenty-two Hilton properties were recognized  more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 14 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Vinson offers insights about Lindsey Graham on 'Background Briefing' * Furman University's Danielle Vinson joined Ian Masters' syndicated radio show "Background Briefing" to discuss the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. The program aired on Berkeley, California, station 94.1 KPFA (at the 26-minute mark) and others. Vinson, a professor of politics and international affairs, spoke to Masters about Graham's upbringing, Governor Henry McMaster's  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state. Under the settlement, t more PR