NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt * By Julian Layne '25 When Zakaria Butt boarded a flight to the United States on Aug. 19, 2025, he knew surprisingly little about Connecticut or Central Connecticut State University. What began as a leap into the unknown would become one of the most transformative experiences of his life. A journalism student from England, Butt decided to study abroad after hearing about Central fro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges * WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done." At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten announced a record membership number of 1,875,209 more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson 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. The settlement includes $1 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Gurdon Man for Abuse of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Those who depend on caregivers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and my office will pursue those who abuse our vulnerable population' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Gurdon man for abuse of a vulnerable person: "On July 13, Sam Bell, 22, of Gurd more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 16 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces the Guilty Verdict of Oscar Perez Moran in the Death of DOTD Worker * Yesterday afternoon, at the conclusion of a judge trial, the Honorable Rhonda Goode-Douglas found the defendant guilty as charged of Vehicular Homicide. The defendant was under the influence of cocaine and marijuana when he struck and killed DOTD/MAPP worker Eric Anthony, Jr., on September 24, 2024, in New Orleans. The arrest wa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Campaign Legal Center Attorneys Recognized with ABA's On The Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award * WASHINGTON -Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as recipients of the 2026 On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award. Jonathan Diaz, the director of voting advocacy and partnerships, and Valencia Richardson, senior legal counsel for voting more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by The Federalist senior correspondent Chris Bray: * * * The nonprofits that ate the California Dream From the birth of Hollywood to the rise of Silicon Valley, California in the 20th century was the headquarters of the American Dream and what seemed like limitless prosperity. But 21st century California has been replacing profitable industries with politicized nonprofits and trading its prosperity for poverty. - California was America, fea more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources * Resources can help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance JACKSON, Miss. - Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Mississippi is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday. FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The final rule, effective July 17, establishes, amends, suspends or remove more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has entered into a settlement agreement with Central Louisiana Cellular LLC, resolving an investigation into whether the company provided inaccurate information regarding national security network upgrades. The action is detailed in an order under regulatory designation (In the Matter of Central Louisiana Cellular, LLC, File No.: EB-FD-26-00040704). The investigation centered on the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, an initiative est more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 17 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University and City of Grambling Secure $1.5 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Community Energy Infrastructure * Grambling State University and the City of Grambling received a $1.5 million federal appropriation to strengthen and modernize energy infrastructure serving the University and the surrounding community. The funding, sponsored by U.S. Senator John Kennedy, supports the Grambling Community Grid and Infrastructure Im more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 16 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University Announces Distinguished 10 Class of 2026 * GRAMBLING, La. -Grambling State University has announced the Distinguished 10 Class of 2026, recognizing ten exceptional alumni whose professional achievements, leadership, service, and enduring commitment to excellence reflect the transformative power of a Grambling State University education. The annual recognition celebrates graduates whose lives continue to create pathways and more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Meet the pros: Andrew Gautreaux * Meet Andrew Gautreaux, a project manager located at River Bend Station in Killona, Louisiana, who recently joined the data strategy and innovation team. For Gautreaux, joining the team is a step towards helping reshape how teams access and use information to improve equipment reliability. Gautreaux stated his 12 years in process automation and six years in the nuclear industry have shaped his core bel more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Mississippi Public Service Commission holds summit on winter storm * Entergy Mississippi presents session on restoration effort Jay Luckey, senior manager, operations and construction, Entergy Mississippi, speaks at the Mississippi Public Service Commission's "From Recovery to Resilience: Mississippi Storm Preparedness Summit," which focused on the severe winter weather event that impacted the state in late January. Entergy Mississi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Nomination for Secretary of Labor U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing for the nomination of Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. Cas more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Sanders Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, applaud the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass the Older Americans  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * TDEC Names Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Recipients 2026 Marks the 40th year for program that recognizes a commitment to preserving Tennessee's natural resources - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) as the recipients of the 2026 Governor's Environmental Stewa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved 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 more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, July 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Thriving after a brain tumor: Cora's story of hope and healing * NEW ORLEANS - At just 13 weeks old, Cora's family received news that would change their lives: Their baby girl had a brain tumor. What followed was a journey of resilience, expert medical care and hope. Today, Cora is a happy and thriving young girl. Born in March 2021, Cora instantly brought joy to her family. However, at 11 weeks old, she began having une more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 18 -- Tulane University Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Scalise Named Eason-Weinmann Chair of International and Comparative Law Ronald J. Scalise Jr., a nationally recognized scholar of civil and comparative law, has been named the Eason-Weinmann Chair of International and Comparative Law and the Director for the Eason-Weinmann Center, Dean Marcilynn Burke announced. Scalise, who joined the Tulane Law faculty in 2009 and served as vice dean from 2012 to 2016, is widely regarded as a leadin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: * * * USA Rice Continues Partnership with NASA Acres Throughout the week, NASA Acres hosted a series of science meetings at the University of Maryland in College Park, which were joined by the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT). The meeting series showcased how satellite technology and Earth observation science can help address challenges facing U.S. agriculture and launched the Seeding Satellite Solutions Partnership Program (SSSPP). Since NASA A more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 16 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Willoughby returns to Louisiana Tech as associate dean * Louisiana Tech University has appointed William T. Willoughby, AIA, as the new associate dean of coordinated graduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). He will also serve as professor of architecture in the College's School of Design. "Bill's care and understanding of Louisiana Tech's culture and mission make him uniquely qualified for this position," said Karl Puljak, dean of the C more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 18 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Xavier Trustee and Alumnus Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle ('71) Honored with Portrait Unveiling, National Recognition The Honorable Ivan L. R. Lemelle, a 1971 graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, a member of the University's Board of Trustees, and a senior judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, was honored Thursday with the unveiling of his official judicial portrait at the federal courthouse in New Orleans. T more PR