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

MONONA, Wisconsin, July 18 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Three Right-Wing Billionaires Bid to Buy Themselves a MAGA Majority Wisconsin State Government Blatant attempt by three billionaires to buy a state government that will serve them, not us - MADISON, Wis. -- Recently filed Wisconsin campaign finance disclosures reveal three right-wing billionaires - Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein, and Elizabeth Uihlein - provided a stunning per more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires DoD to review proposed wind projects for potentia more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-RIA strengthens industry partnerships to accelerate Army modernization * ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill.- Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Arsenal recently supported a series of dynamic industry engagements, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the national defense industrial base and accelerating acquisition reform. Through a series of targeted events in March and June 2026, ACC-RIA leaders and acquisition professionals connect 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

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general moving to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects, including at least five in Washington state. Federal law requires DoD to review proposed wind projects for potential n more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Council adopts Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Council has adopted " Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries," a new resource designed to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical, human-centered use of artificial intelligence. Developed by ALA's 30-member Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Gr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Animal science head named president of Society for the Study of Reproduction * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Rebecca Krisher, professor of reproductive biology and head of the Department of Animal Science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, was named president of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR), effective July 22. She is the third Penn Stater to hold the gavel and lead the organization. Krisher follows Joy Pate,  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

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical 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 compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlem more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in Renewable Northwest et al. v. Hegseth et al., a lawsuit brought by several wind industry associations and businesses against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegse more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects * July 16, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requir more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects * July 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires the DOD to review proposed wind p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CONTINUED ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to President Trump's reckless attacks on our nation's elections. "What we saw tonight was another pathetic attempt to rewrite the past and ignore the will of American voters. Donald Trump's obsession with an election he lost six years more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general who moved to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law req more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Oregon is co-leading the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against a Pentagon freeze that's blocking wind energy projects nationwide, including here in Oregon. AG Rayfield filed a motion along with 18 other attorneys general intervening in a lawsuit against the U.S. Depart more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 16 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Augustana's Academic All-America legacy grows * Three Viking student-athletes received CSC Academic All-America honors this summer, adding to Augustana College's legacy of excellence in the classroom and in competition. Now with 191 Academic All-Americans, Augustana is ranked solidly among the nation's top 15 colleges and universities. Congratulations go to three-time DIII champion discus thrower Charlotte Frere '26, water polo standout Mark Addison '26,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Monroe, Mich. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Monroe, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.90 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($57.98), arch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Muskegon-Norton Shores May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.11 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Niles May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Niles, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.97 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.33), legal ($53.42 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Saginaw May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.58 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.17), healthcar more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Traverse City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Traverse City, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.29 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($53.78 more PR

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, July 18 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Brookfield Zoo Chicago announces Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund grant recipients Funding supports 18 pioneering conservation and veterinary science research projects across the globe - Brookfield Zoo Chicago announced nearly $135,000 in grants have been awarded by the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Endangered Species Fund to support 18 conservation and research projects around the world. This critical seed funding, administered b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 17, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Christy Hancock Quoted in Inside Mortgage Finance on Proposed Federal HEI Legislation * Bradley partner Christy Hancock was quoted in Inside Mortgage Finance on the proposed federal Home Equity Lending Integrity Act, which would bring home equity investment (HEI) products under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) by classifying them as residential mortgage loans. If enacted, the legislation would direct the Consumer Financial P more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * A Look at Historic Nauvoo in Pictures City offers a glimpse of early Church history - Nauvoo, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in central Illinois, United States of America, is an important historic site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a piece of Americana. After leaving Missouri in 1839, the Church purchased the small town of Commerce, Illinois. Under the leadership of Church found more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine's legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Presents Palatine Police Department with $239,000 in Federal Funding He Secured for New Police Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles * PALATINE, Ill. -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today joined Palatine Police Chief William Nord, Deputy Chief David Brandwein, and local leaders to present the Palatine Police Department with $239,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for the department's Comm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Connecticut TV Interview Highlights Wakesurfing and the Importance of Protecting Public Water Access * On July 9, WFSB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, aired a segment on boating safety and wakesurfing regulations. The live interview featured Chris Perry, Manager of Candlewood East Marina, who discussed the importance of boater education, responsible wakesurfing and consistent, commonsense  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth at Center for Strategic and International Studies: "America Needs to Show Up and Deliver in the Indo-Pacific" * July 17, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of both the U.S. Senate Committees on Foreign Relations (SFRC) and Armed Services (SASC)-outlined why it is so important for the United States to increase coordination and cooperation with our partners in the Indo-Pacific at the Center for Stra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Touts New Bipartisan Housing Law While Visiting Modular Home Developer in Chicago * July 17, 2026 [CHICAGO, IL] -After the landmark bipartisan 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act became law without President Donald Trump's signature, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today visited a Chicago-based modular home developer to discuss how the new law could help supercharge their work building m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Hold Listening Session on the Costs of Trump's Big, Ugly Betrayal on Our Health Care System in the Year Since It Became Law * July 17, 2026 [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a listening session with Illinois health care providers, leaders and advocates to discuss the devastating costs that Donald Trump and Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill" have had more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement Ahead Of Outside Witness Panel For President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's outside witness panel for the nomination of Todd Blanche, President Tru more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Early Summer Promotions and Seasonal Events Drive June Retail Spending as Consumer Demand Remains Selective, Reports Circana Early summer deals sparked spending, but delayed back-to-school demand highlights the importance of smarter promotional timing and messaging. - U. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposed Class E airspace around a Peoria, Illinois, medical heliport to support instrument flight operations safely. FAA has proposed establishing Class E airspace at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Heliport in Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate new instrument flight procedures and improve instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The proposed rule would create Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile r 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Fayus Inc., dba Yusol International Foods Expands Recall of OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen Summary Company Announcement Date: July 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 17, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate Company Name: Fayus, Inc. Brand Name: Ola-Ola Product Description: Pounded Ya more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Fitzjarrald Named June CSEC EOM * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -Sara Fitzjarrald, a dedicated member of Western Illinois University and Foundation Accounting senior specialist, has been recognized as the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Fitzjarrald has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting colleagues across the University by sharing expertise, providing guidance and helping others navigate complex business and f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * Chairman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX 2026 Announces Expanded Education Lineup * IBEX announced this week an expanded educational program for 2026, offering more technical training, industry collaboration, and professional development opportunities for marine professionals. IBEX returns to the Tampa Convention Center Oct. 6-8. The enhanced lineup includes: * Future-focused technical education: New seminars will explore emerging tech more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Gould Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St., SW Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 - The Honorable Kevin Warsh Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 20th Street and Constitution Avenue more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises BlackFin Capital Partners on Sale of Minority Stake to Blue Owl * Kirkland & Ellis advised BlackFin Capital Partners, a Paris-based private equity firm focused on the banking and insurance sectors, on a strategic minority investment in its business by funds managed by Blue Owl. The transaction, which signed on July 1, 2026, is expected to close later in 2026. The Kirkland team included corporate  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Kingswood Capital Management and Kodak Alaris on Sale of Kodak Alaris's Global Instant Photo Business * Kirkland & Ellis has advised Kingswood Capital Management and its portfolio company Kodak Alaris on the sale of Kodak Alaris's KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions business unit (KODAK MOMENTS), which operates a global instant photo business, to CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA. In the carve-out transa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Uplift Investors on Close of $670 Million Inaugural Fund * Kirkland & Ellis advised Uplift Investors, a business model-centric private equity firm focused on services investing, on the close of its inaugural fund with $670 million in capital commitments. Founded in March 2025 by Will Hausberg, Doug Rosenstein, and Brad Skaf, who have invested together on every deal for the last decade, Uplift was b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Apax Digital Funds on Investment in Inspectorio * Kirkland & Ellis advised Apax Digital Funds on its investment in Inspectorio, Inc., a production-chain management platform. With this investment, Inspectorio will accelerate the buildout of its commercial infrastructure, strengthen its leadership team with key hires, and continue to invest in product development. This includes expanding Paramo, i more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Takes Top Spot in The Deal's Q2 Out-of-Court Restructuring League Tables * In The Deal 's Q2 2026 league tables, Kirkland retained its No. 1 spot as counsel to distressed companies in out-of-court restructuring transactions. Our Restructuring Practice Group routinely leads the largest and most noteworthy out-of-court restructurings and liability management transactions in the market. With more than 225 a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Renews Call to Reject Todd Blanche, Citing Epstein Cover-Up and Loyalty to Trump Over the Constitution * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) released the following statement renewing his call for the Senate to reject Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as Attorney General following Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings: "A month ago, I led my colleagues in urging the Senate to reject Todd  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Luncheon celebrates 317 college-bound youth receiving state scholarship funds CHICAGO -- Today, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi E. Mueller, legislators, DCFS staff, caregivers and students gathered to celebrate this year's scholarship recipients at the department's annual scholarship luncheon at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont. This year, 317 current or former youth in care received schola more PR

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 18 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * CCOM Students Recognized for Leadership and Research at AMA Annual Meeting Students earn leadership appointments, advocacy honors, and research presentation opportunities through the American Medical Association - Students from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) earned national recognition and leadership appointments during the 2026 American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting, held June 5-10. Leadership at t more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. In her de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * New York Imposes a Data Center Moratorium * Key Takeaways 1 New York Governor Hochul imposed the first state moratorium on data center construction, which will supposedly last up to a year while standards are developed for their construction and their environmental impact is assessed. 2 New York lags far behind Virginia and Texas in data centers, as it has higher electricity rates. 3 Evidence is accumulating that China is d more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Rise of GLP-1s raises long-term affordability questions Average total payments per user more than doubled for adults without diabetes from 2017 to 2022, study found * GLP-1 use increased 643% among adults without diabetes between 2017 and 2022 * Average total payments per user in that group increased 157% * Findings point to questions about the long-term affordability of GLP-1s and who ultimately pays for them - CHICAGO -- As use of  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA releases "Family Engagement for Spanish-Speaking Community Members" Workbook * IMLS-funded guide freely available now CHICAGO-The Public Library Association (PLA) today announced the availability of a new practical guide for engaging Spanish-speaking community members. Just in time for use in planning Library Card Sign-Up Month activities and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in September, the workbook provid more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 14, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: Under your leadership, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made a habit of violating its obligation to tell the truth. In case after  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN HONOR ACT TO END TAX CREDITS FOR BUSINESSES DEALING IN RUSSIA * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the introduction of the Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act or HONOR Act to eliminate the ability of firms and individuals to claim a foreign tax credit agains more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Every Democrat Wants to Vote Against Voter ID * Senator Marshall Joins Woodward and Whit on KNSS Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ted Woodward and John Whitmer on KNSS Radio's Woodward and Whit to discuss the SAVE America Act and voter ID, Senator Marshall's call for an investigation of Dr. Fauci and the handling of COVID-19, how the Democrats plan to shut the government down again, the Patients more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents NextCure in Merger With Avere Therapeutics and Concurrent US$320 Million Private Placement * Sidley represented NextCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTC) in its definitive merger agreement with Avere Therapeutics, Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing, which is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, the combined company is expected to operate as Avere Therapeutics, Inc. and trade on the Nasdaq Stoc more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * The ISSCR Recognizes Outstanding Poster Award Winners at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recognized five outstanding scientists with Poster Awards at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting, honoring innovative research spanning developmental biology, disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and functional genomics. Selected from more tha more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Thompson Appointed Chair of ISBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section Council * Taft Chicago partner Derrick Thompson has been appointed Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association's Sports and Entertainment Law Section Council for the 2026-2027 term. In this role, Thompson will help lead the council's member engagement, publications, meetings, and continuing legal education programming. Thompson is a partner in Taft's Litigation more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Webinar: What role can businesses play in reducing plastic pollution? More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution enter the Great Lakes every year, and meaningful solutions will require action from businesses, manufacturers, and governments alike. Join us for a conversation about how businesses can reduce their plastic use, the incentives driving change, and policies that hold producers accountable for the waste they create. We'll dis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Lujan, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bicameral Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation cracks down on lavish gifts to Supreme Court Justices with $50 limit aligning ethics rules with Congress, other judges, and federal officials WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, this week joi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Why we still care about the 'Odyssey' * "Tell me the story of a complicated man," opens Emily Wilson's translation of the Odyssey. Odysseus, the epic's hero and complicated man in question, is returning home from the Trojan War when he is waylaid by the gods. For 10 years, the king of Ithaca endures shipwrecks, enslavement, monsters and seduction to return home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. "The Odyssey is a story of how hard it is to com more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact From students arguing cases before federal and state courts to faculty scholarship shaping opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court, from alumni arguing on behalf of the United States to judges returning to teach the next generation of lawyers, Northwestern Pritzker Law has had an extraordinary year of engagement with the nation's courts. Through the Bluhm Legal Clinic, t more PR