TUCKER, Georgia, July 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar Explores Leadership, Market Dynamics and the Future of Animal Protein * Finance professionals from across the poultry and egg industry gathered at the 2026 USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to gain insights into the leadership, economic and market trends shaping the future of the business. The program emphasized the evolving role of finance as a strateg more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * 225 years on, Burns Suppers continue to be reinvented around the world * Dr Cleo O'Callaghan Yeoman, Chris Waddell and Professor Pauline Mackay (seated)at the Burns Cottage, Alloway. Credit Martin Shields What does a Burns Supper held in Ireland, Greece, Hong Kong and New York have in common with one held in Antarctica? According to new research from the University of Glasgow, quite a lot. Two hundred and twenty-five years after the first Burns Su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Twenty-Five Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person On-site learning includes application-based training related to understanding critical minerals and materials biogeochemistry - Strengthening a domestic supply of critical minerals and materials (CMM) is critical to the United States' pursuit of greater energy independence. To help support t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Patient trust in medical professionals might hinge on what artificial intelligence (AI) has to say, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. Using an AI chatbot roleplaying as a human doctor, the team identified how people perceive medical professionals when they think a "human" doctor consults an AI system for a second opinion during mental health con more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **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.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Dentons US, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ben Jarrard, Former Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Majority Leader, Joins Dentons Dentons US is pleased to announce that Ben Jarrard, former Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, has joined the Firm's Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice as a Senior Policy Director in Atlanta. Jarrard brings more than a decade of experience spanning government, public policy, economic development and strategic communications. A more PR

MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, July 14 -- Berry College issued the following news: * * * Berry, Georgia DNR Receive Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration Funds Berry College, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, has been awarded $344,800 to support the restoration and long-term management of rare montane longleaf pine and calcareous flatwood ecosystems. The grant, from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) Longleaf Stewardship Fund, will provide the resources to restore and manage more than 3,000 acres of criti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Brittany Shammas Joins CNN as a Reporter * July 16th, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16, 2026 - Brittany Shammas joins CNN as a Reporter for the national news team, the network announced today. Brittany will focus on distinctive national reporting and storytelling that goes beyond the headlines, developing original angles and producing richly reported narratives, scene pieces and deep dives that help CNN's digital audience better understand the people, pl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Host Maine Democratic Senate Debate * July 16th, 2026 Debate Airs on Thursday, Ju ly 23 at 8pmET Debate to Air Live on CNN, CNN International, and streaming for subscribers Washington, DC - (July 16, 2026) - CNN will host a Maine Democratic Senate Debate in partnership with the Bangor Daily News on Thursday, July 23 at 8pmET. Following the withdrawal of Democratic nominee Graham Platner from the race, the debate will give Maine delegates and  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * The Coca Cola Company Announces Technology Disruption Involving fairlife Operations The Coca Cola Company today announced that fairlife, LLC, a dairy company owned by Coca Cola, identified unauthorized access by a third party to a portion of its systems, including its production-related systems, in connection with a ransomware event. After detecting the issue, the company promptly activated its incident response and business continuity protocols more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Opposes Funding Bill and Amendment that Undermines Diplomacy and Regional Security * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement after voting against an amendment offered by Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The amendment prohibited funds in the bill from being used for I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Joins 24 Colleagues In Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill * WASHINGTON- Today, 25 Members of Congress, led by Congressman Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement in advance of voting yes on Amendment #8, which would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel, to the National Se more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Introduces Bill to Strengthen America's Biotechnology Leadership * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State. As biotechnology rapidly emerges as a critical arena of global competition, the United States fac more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams' Statement Opposing Republicans' Cuts to International Aid Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on Republicans' slate of policies making cuts to humanitarian aid and promoting isolationism: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "I voted no on the Massie amendment and the underlying bill yesterday because they were poorly written and overly broad. The bill more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Nottaway Chandelier Fixtures Hazard: The recalled chandeliers' lack proper electrical grounding, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: About 447 Consumer Contact: Currey & Company toll-free at 800-899-7047 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@curreyco.com or online at https://www.curreyandcompany.com/legaliti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Water Infrastructure Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) out of committee. This biennial, bipartisan legislation successfully passed out of committee unanimously. The WRDA bill is a compreh more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States * Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers runni more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 16, 2026: * * * Businesses Fight Back Against Vivek Shah's Privacy Demand Letter Spree: 4 Recent Developments to Know Vivek Shah has sent thousands of website privacy demand letters to businesses nationwide over the past year and a half, alleging that ordinary website tracking tools violate California's decades-old wiretapping law. But Shah's prolific campaign - which might soon hit your business, regardless of your location - has hit turbulence on more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Jenkins County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and fiduciary activities of the Jenkins County Board of Education (School District) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which coll more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "West Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency FYE 2024 Audit Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Opinion We have audited the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance and the related notes (financial statement) of the West Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), a component unit of the State of Georgia, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. In our opinion, the financial statement referre more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June, while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 3.4%. Georgia's unemployment rate remains 0.8 percentage points below the national rate. One year ago, the state's unemployment rate was 3.3%. "Georgia's labor more PR

SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 17 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Gulfstream Completes Installation of Largest Rooftop Solar Portfolio in Chatham County Investment Reflects Commitment to a More Sustainable Future - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the latest solar installation at its Savannah-based Research and Development Campus (RDC), creating the largest rooftop solar portfolio in Chatham County. The RDC at Gulfstream's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich on MSNOW: "The Bar Was Low and He Managed to Go Under It" * VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - This evening, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) appeared on MSNOW's The Weeknight with Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, and Luke Russert where he reacted to Jay Clayton's nomination hearing to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) -touching on Clayton's refusal to answer whether he was aware of Tulsi Gabbard's presence while a search warrant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality Independent Women commits to supporting renewed efforts to advance Stand With Women legislation next session. - CONCORD, NH -- On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that Title IX reflects biological sex and not gender identity, New Hampshire leaders have missed an opportunity to enact Independent Wom more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Tenth Global Conference on Slavery Past Present and Future Takes Place in Dublin * The Tenth Global Conference on Slavery Past, Present, and Future, hosted by Trinity College Dublin, took place June 23 through 25. The 38 participants and scholars were from the Austria, Brazil, England, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States (photo, left). IU McK more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 15 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Industry partnerships, hands-on experiences turn waterways into science labs for biology graduate students * For students at Columbus State University-especially those in science majors like biology -learning often goes beyond the typical classroom or on-campus lab. By collaborating with environmental organizations, STEM students are developing the practical skills they need to become practicing scientists and educators. During the spring semester, ma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation into imported convertible child highchairs following patent infringement allegations by Kids2, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia. ITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation into imports of convertible child highchairs following a complaint filed by Kids2, LLC, alleging infringement of five U.S. patents. The complaint, filed on June 12, 2026, and supplemented on June 30, alleges that imported highchairs infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,101,225 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026, by Salome Mamuladze, editorial assistant for the Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgia's Anaklia Pivots to State Ownership Executive Summary: * On July 6, the Georgian government announced that it will develop and own the Anaklia Deep Sea Port under a state-led "landlord model" after a People's Republic of China (PRC)-led consortium selected in 2024 withdrew from the project. * The decision has raised concerns over financing, cargo demand, and more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 15 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's Mookerji Innovation Fund hits 50 startups in just over five years * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 15, 2026 Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding A little more than five years ago, Kennesaw State University set out to prove that student entrepreneurs could build real, fundable companies. Today, the University's Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Inaugural 2026 North Carolina Legal 250 * NORTH CAROLINA - Kilpatrick announced today that Susan Boyles (Business Litigation), Steve Gardner (IP), and John Livingston (Real Estate) have been named to the inaugural 2026 North Carolina Legal 250, a new annual recognition by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly honoring the most influential attorneys across the stat more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Partner Amanda Brouillette Named to WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2026 Kilpatrick is proud to announce that partner Amanda Brouillette has been named to World IP Review's (WIPR) Influential Women in IP 2026 list. The annual recognition celebrates an outstanding group of women whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property across the globe. It hig more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Prebunks Disproven Claims of Stolen 2020 Election Ahead of Trump's Speech on Elections and Voting * Tonight, President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks on U.S. elections and voting machines that will likely include his repeatedly disproven conspiracy theory of substantial fraud within the 2020 presidential election. Ahead of the president's address, LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 17 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Money names UGA one of America's best colleges The university earns high marks for affordability and student outcomes - The University of Georgia has been named one of the nation's best colleges by Money in its annual Best Colleges in America ratings. UGA earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, with Money highlighting the university's affordability, academic quality and strong student outcomes. Editors also praised UGA's small class sizes, access to financial aid an more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is soliciting public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. COLORADO Conejos County Ruybal Homestead, Address Restricted, Antonito, SG100013296 Denver County Cullen-Thompson Motor Company, (Jules Jacques Benois Benedict Architecture in Colorado MPS), 1000 Broadway, Denver, MP100013295 Wat Buddhawararam, 4801 Julian Street, Denver, SG100013307 INDIANA Marion County Belmont Beach more PR

OAKLAND, California, July 16 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * Nothing About Us Moves Without Us: Women Living with HIV and the Fight for Democracy What is #PWNVotes? #PWNVotes is PWN-USA's approach to building long-term political power by engaging voters to advance racial, gender, and reproductive justice, transform systems, and shift narratives. We do this work alongside our members, allies, and communities in conversations about the issues that matter most to people living with HIV. #PWNVotes is multi-p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair * Anne M. Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors. Anne M. Kress Kress was formally named today during ACE's business meeting, conducted via a webinar with ACE members, and her term will begin on Oct. 1, 2026. She succeeds Tom Stritikus, president of Occidental College, who will c more PR

BROOKHAVEN, Georgia, July 16 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news with Redfin on July 15, 2026: * * * Redfin partners with The Weather Company to bring weather data to every home listing Better weather is the top reason Americans move to another state, according to a new Redfin survey. Now, buyers can evaluate these conditions with temperature, precipitation, snowfall, humidity and UV data offered on every home listing. - SEATTLE - Redfin (redfin.com), the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket, today a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge * GAINESVILLE, GA - Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) invited middle and high school students in Georgia's Ninth District to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages young Americans to showcase their creativity and coding skills by designing original apps. The submission portal is now open, and students can register and submit  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following letter to the Environmental Protection Agency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin, I am deeply concerned by reports that your agency is improperly undermining efforts to protect children from risks associated with common household chemicals. The Trump Administration claims to prioriti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 Mr. Michael Kratsios Director White House Office of Science and Technology Policy 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20502 Dear Director Kratsios: I write regarding biosafety risks associated with artificial intelligence, including the synthesis and trade of nucleic acids. In a recent open letter, researchers and AI company exe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Presses Director of National Intelligence Nominee on 2020 Election Results, Fulton County Raid * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff's full line of questioning This is an external link Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, a member of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, today pressed President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence on the 2020 election results and the Fulton County raid earlier this year. Today, in a U.S. Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Todd Blanche Hearing, Condemns Continued Evasions from Trump Nominees on CNN and MS NOW * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's OutFront with Erin Burnett and MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to recap his questioning of Todd Blanche during the Acting Attorney General's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He condemned Blanche's role in the conception and approval of  more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, July 17 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Shacham Named to Newest FOCUS St. Louis Leadership Class Enbal Shacham, Ph.D., professor of Behavioral Science and Health Equity, has been named to the FOCUS St. Louis 51st Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. - Leadership St. Louis is a program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the St. Louis region, according to FOCUS St. Louis. Shacham was one of 57 people selected to take part in the 2026-27 class. The LSL curr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership * The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI- and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, legislation that would require any more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Small business confidence held steady in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q2 2026. The Index score is 66.5, nearly unchanged from last quarter's 67.0, and slightly above the reading from this time last year (65.2). Seven in 10 small business owners (69%) continue to report steady business he more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 16 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * SPH welcomes Mitch Mokhtari as associate dean for faculty affairs * This month, SPH Professor Mitch Mokhtari will expand his role within the School of Public Health (SPH) as its associate dean for faculty affairs. He brings decades of academic, administrative and global experience to the leadership position. As associate dean, Mokhtari will develop and oversee schoolwide policy development and guidance for both profession more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, July 16 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * United Way Worldwide Leader Speaks at Albany State University * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., July 16, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) welcomed a historic moment as United Way Worldwide leadership visited Southeast Georgia for the first time in more than 70 years, headlining the university's President's Speaking Series with a powerful conversation on leadership and community impact. "On behalf of Albany State Univer more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Students Showcase Research at NCUR Nine Valdosta State University students recently stepped into the national spotlight and presented their original research at the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Anne Price, professor of sociology and experiential learning leader at VSU, said that being selected to participate in this three-day event is a significant achievement. A Council on Undergraduate Resea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Pushes Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to Implement Artificial Intelligence Policy That Protects All Americans, Not Just Tech Executives * According to a Bloomberg analysis, spending on artificial intelligence has risen to about 8 percent of U.S. gross domestic product Americans' retirement accounts are increasingly tied to the artificial intelligence industry, driven by massive increases in the stock prices of chip and AI compani more PR