COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026. About AEP American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers'  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective July 20. David Marriott bring more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 22 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Multi-year Prison Sentences in Chandler Meth Trafficking Case Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the sentencing of three defendants for their roles in a scheme to transport more than 70 pounds of methamphetamine into Arizona on behalf of a Mexican drug cartel. "Those who traffic illicit drugs into Arizona communities will be held accountable by my office," said Attorney General  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and six Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires. States can request financial  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 17, 2026 Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428 Re: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union Administration (Docket No. NC more ST

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 20 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Appoints James Green as District 18 Attorney for Pittsburg and Haskell Counties * OKLAHOMA CITY (July 20, 2026) - Governor Stitt announced the appointment of James Green as District Attorney for District 18, representing Pittsburg and Haskell Counties. This appointment is effective immediately. "James' experience as acting district attorney has proven he has the leadership, judgment, and character to serve as district attorney more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * House Appropriations to Hear Lankford's Plan to End Government Shutdowns in First Oversight Hearing Since 2008 * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) will testify Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee in support of his bipartisan, bicameral Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until its work is done. The hearing marks the Committee's fir more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs * FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to build a 1,520 megawatt (MW) more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Mailed Family Kits Helped Rural and Native Teens Resist Drugs and Build Goals * A program that gets families involved in teen substance use prevention is successfully altering substance use norms in rural and Native American communities. Connect for Prevention is a collaboration between researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health. The initiative uses community-ta more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * New Football Staff Boasts Impressive Coaching Tree * This story originally appeared in the summer issue of Samford magazine. When John Grass became head coach at Samford last December-charged with reawakening a football program that posted a 5-18 record the past two years-his first recruiting priority involving bringing in top-flight assistants. The staff Grass assembled leaned heavily on his time at Clemson and featured a next-gen haul of famili more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Drummond: FTC's Caremark settlement a win for patients, pharmacies Attorney General Gentner Drummond today applauded President Trump and the Federal Trade Commission following the announcement of a proposed settlement with CVS Caremark, one of the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The settlement would increase transparency, promote fair competition and help lower prescription drug costs for more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals * NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined the firm as a health and benefits advisor, and Antho more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response * In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock joined his Senate colleagues in demanding more assistance from FEMA for wildfire prevention and response Senator Reverend Warnock and colleagues: "It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters" Washington, D.C. - U.S.  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials In southwestern Oklahoma, Fred Schmedt is carrying on a family farming tradition four generations deep. In 1887, when Altus, Oklahoma, was part of Greer County, Texas, Schmedt's great-grandfather homesteaded a quarter section of land. Today, Schmedt and his brother have expanded upon the original section and operate a wheat crop and certified seed wheat business. On their no-till operation, they  more PR