WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Communications Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 9, 2026 The Honorable Brendan Carr Chairman Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Re: Resuming Spectrum Auctions Dear Chairman Carr, We, the undersigned organizations, applaud the return of spectrum auctions with the recently-concluded Auction 113 (AWS-3). The first spectrum auction since the Commission's authori more PR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 20 -- BridgeValley Community and Technical College posted the following news: * * * BridgeValley Hosts 2026 Automation Expo Highlighting Industrial Innovation * SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - BridgeValley Community & Technical College welcomed industry professionals, educators, manufacturers, and technology leaders to its South Charleston campus June 3-4 for the 2026 Automation Expo, a two-day event highlighting the latest innovations in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Hosted in partnersh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy: * * * Several States Strengthened Revenues in 2026, While Others Chose More Harmful Path States entered 2026 facing intensifying strain from the sweeping federal tax and spending changes enacted last year and other fiscal pressures. Several states have risen to the occasion by taking prudent and sometimes bold steps to raise or protect revenues to better meet residents' nee more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 20 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * How to minimize spread of cyclospora, according to UMaine food safety expert * People from nearly every step of the food chain -farmers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers -can help stop the spread of the parasite that has caused a food poisoning outbreak in five states. Cyclospora, which has not yet been detected in Maine, is a microscopic parasite that can infect people when they consume food or water contaminated through human fecal matter. T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST: Policies to Strengthen Every West Virginia Community - A report from West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy - June 2026 (14 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Introduction ... 3 Provide Good Jobs for All ... 4 Increase Worker Wages and Benefits ... 4 Build Back Worker Power ... 5 Utilize State and Federal Public Infrastructure Dollars to Create Good Jobs ... 6 Prioritize Affordability for Children and Families ... 7 Help Families Afford the Basics for Children .. more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Supreme Court's Ruling on Sex Classifications in Sports and Its Implications Beyond Athletics Key Takeaways: * The Supreme Court held the Equal Protection Clause permits state laws that require biological sex-based distinctions in sports. * The Court did not address state laws or school policies that define "sex" and permit athletic participation based on gender identity. * Federal, institutional, and private actors h more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones 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 nearly 7 million customers worldwide. "Virginians and consumers globall more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Katie Stores named assistant dean of finance for the College of Natural Resources and Environment By Max Esterhuizen Katie Stores, associate vice president for finance, operations, and research administration at West Virginia University, has been named assistant dean of finance for Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, effective July 10, 2026. Stores brings more than 18 years of experience in higher education finance, research administr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner releases a statement following President Trump's address to the nation about election integrity Thursday night, President Donald Trump spoke about election security. Click here (https://www.whitehouse.gov/election-integrity/) to see his address to the nation. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner issued a statement following the President's speech. Secretary Warner said, "West Virginia has yet to rec more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- The Washington Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Becomes NASS President and New Executive Board Sworn In Rapid City, South Dakota -- Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation's oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Hobbs was sworn in July 17 at the conclusion of the NASS 2026 Summer Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota.  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 20 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WV Chamber Foundation Announces 2027 Teacher of the Year Finalists * Charleston, W.Va. - In partnership with the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is proud to announce finalists for the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY). Chosen from among 55 county finalists, these educators embody selfless dedication, commitment to academic excellence and passion for student suc more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 20 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU brings pioneering artist Blanche Lazzell home for Art Museum's largest exhibition on record * The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pioneer of early American modernism, is coming back home to the Art Museum of WVU as its largest exhibition ever. The first traveling exhibition curated by the Museum, "Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist," will return for more PR