SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30 * FARGO, N.D. - A slight glimpse of winter is on the horizon, with blizzards in the forecast. Thursday, July 30, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day(r) at Sanford Children' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation * WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country. " America's electric companies work every day with Administration more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlawful conditions on billions of dollars in federal g more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone in 2000, an estimated 7.5 million people in the  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs * July 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in critical funds from the Federal Emergency Managemen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds * July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy priorities. The co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND HAITIAN TPS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Raoul and the coalition called on Congress to pass H.R. 1689/S.4814, which would extend TPS protections for Haiti. The coaliti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING * Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states i more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding * AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the administration's partisan political agenda. The la more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Election Security Begins with Border Security * "Democrats need to stop opposing every effort that we make on this Senate Floor to secure our border and to enforce our immigration laws. Election security begins with border security. Today's Democrats want neither border security nor election security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how years of open-border policies from Democrats allow more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes For Third Time To Limit Operations In Iran Absent Authorization From Congress * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) for the third time voted in support of a measure ( H.Con.Res. 89 ) to limit and wind down the ongoing military operations in Iran absent authorization from Congress. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 214-208. After the vote, Barrett released the following statement:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes to Raise Troop Pay, Strengthen National Security As House Passes NDAA * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 with bipartisan support. This legislation authorizes $1.15 trillion in investments for the U.S. military and national security -including a 5% to 7% pay increase for all service members. The more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Better building, better science at Brooks Hall * Brooks Hall is home to numerous foundational science programs at Central Michigan University. Each year, thousands of students spend time in classrooms and labs in Brooks Hall as they prepare for careers in high-demand fields, including environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, and healthcare. And now, with new support from the state of Michigan, Brooks Hall will receive a much-n more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 23 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * College Factual Ranks Northwood University in Top 15% of Colleges in the Midwest * Northwood earned recognition for programs in specialized sales and marketing, business administration, management and other business fields. College Factual, a widely cited data-driven ranking organization in American higher education, bases its rankings primarily on data from federal sources, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Colle more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scholten Secures Major Wins for West Michigan in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured key policy victories and $115 million in authorized investments for West Michigan in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2026 markup. The bill now moves from the Transportation a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders * By Zekeya A. Harrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and immersive learning, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture's RANGE program is helping high school students discover that agriculture is far more than farming: it's science, technology, and innovation. The  more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon announces newest class of SPARK Scholars The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named the 2026 cohort of the Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK), a one-year cancer research internship for post-baccalaureate scholars. Launched in 2023, the program provides promising young talent with rigorous scientific training and a network of mentors and peers to support their next steps into more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Different Paths, Same Art on the Mall: 2 UToledo Artists to Showcase Work July 26 * Art doesn't always follow a straight line. For Stacia Bowers, it runs through the easel and toward a degree. For Kelly Page, it wound through a business career, an M.B.A. and motherhood before landing on a folding table covered in polymer clay jewelry. Both will set up booths when The University of Toledo's 33rd annual Art on the Mall returns to Centennial Mall on Sunday more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Introduces the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act, a bill that would fix the issue where disabled adult children are denied crucial Medicaid and related medical benefits because they never received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before becoming eligible for Social Security's Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB). "Individuals more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Dow expands product and innovation capabilities to support continued growth in specialty silicones markets Targeted investments increase product availability, strengthen supply chain resilience and accelerate scale-up from innovation to commercialization - Dowo (NYSE: DOW) today announced the advanc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations. The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, known as SIAPs, along with associated takeoff mini more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01 - Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, B more ST

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, July 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Five join Conn's Board of Trustees Five new members recently joined Connecticut College's Board of Trustees, while two current trustees have been elected to serve as vice chairs. Seth W. Alvord '93 will continue his tenure as chair during the 2026-2027 academic year, while Jessica L. Archibald '95 and John D. Linehan P'18 '23 '24 will serve as vice chairs. The new trustees began their tenures on July 1. New Trustees * Ryan J. 'RJ' Casey '26, Young Al more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, July 24 -- Ford Motor issued the following statement on July 23, 2026, by Executive Director of quality Josh Halliburton: * * * Ford's Quality Momentum Continues: JD Power 2026 APEAL Study Shows Sustained Improvement If you've been following our journey at Ford, you know we've been incredibly focused on fundamentally transforming our quality. Recently, we earned the number one spot among mainstream brands in the JD Power 2026 Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM That was a tremendous milestone for us, proving that our engineer more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mark Nayler, freelance journalist and critic based in Malaga, Spain: * * * In the Shadow of the Rock The Gibraltar-Spain fence is down--but what happens now? - At midnight on July 15, just over a decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, the fence that has separated Spain from Gibraltar since 1908 was dismantled. The result of an agreement signed last June by Spain, the EU, Gibraltar, and the UK, its disappearance will create a fluid fro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Expands Brownfield Development Program, Growing Michigan's Economy and Boosting Neighborhood Revitalization * Contact: press@michigan.gov Bills expand transformational brownfield program, cut red tape, allow more communities to take advantage of benefits and refurbish blighted properties, and attract business to keep Michigan competitive LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills to expand loc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Lincoln Park Fire Fighter Adam Amrozi * July 23, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. \-Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 24, 2026, to honor the life and service of Sergeant Adam Amrozi, who passed away in the line more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Lowering Health Care Costs, Expanding Access to Health Care * July 22, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Bills expand on work done to lower health care costs and expand health resources in FY27 budget LANSING, Mich. -Governor Whitmer signed 10 bipartisan bills to lower costs on health care and expand Michiganders' access to the care they need. These bills build on the work Governor Whitmer has ac more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Address the Opioid Crisis, Support Public Health * July 23, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality health care, support Michigan's health care providers, strengthen patient safety, and improve the state's response to public health challenges like the opioid crisis. The bills make it easier for qualifi more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 23 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Alumnus Combines Art and Geology to Bring Fossils to Life * Most of us would probably use the word "recent" to describe an event that happened within the last month or so. For paleontologists, however, "recent" has a much different meaning. Just ask Paul Kuchnicki, a GRCC graduate who combined his passion for art with a love of geology, and is discovering numerous ways to use his skills. Scientific Interpretation Meets Artistic Skill  more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 24 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following news: * * * 10 Cents a Meal is Back: Michigan Partially Restores Funding to Nourish Kids, Support Farmers, and Strengthen Communities Press release announcing state funding for 10 Cents a Meal, fiscal year 2027 AUTHOR: Jeff Smith After a year of determined advocacy from educators, farmers, parents, health advocates, and communities across the state, the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms program has been restored in Michigan's Fi more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Health Professions Camp Inspires Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals * Nearly 40 high school students from Ohio and Southeast Michigan spent time this week exploring healthcare careers at The University of Toledo's annual Health Professions Career Summer Camp. Hosted by the College of Health and Human Services, the camp introduced students to majors and careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, recrea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Heritage Welcomes New Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment The Heritage Foundation today welcomed Jason Hayes as the newest senior research fellow in the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment. The Center provides world-class analysis and common-sense policy solutions to ensure that American families and businesses have access to affordable and reliable energy to power our lives and economy. Jack  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Last August, the Education and Workforce Committee opened investigations into the three medical schools before us today. We had received repeated complaints of severe antisemitism from students and faculty on these campuses, and more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * India's national medical entrance crisis and student protests: U-M experts can comment Faculty at the University of Michigan's Center for South Asian Studies are available to discuss the youth-led protests in India amid back-to-back scandals related to the NEET examination paper leaks, technical glitches and canceled tests that impacted more than 2 million students who took the exam. Joyojeet Pal is a professor of information at the School of Informa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- Krieg DeVault, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Krieg DeVault LLP Welcomes Jacob T. Palcic to Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Jacob Palcic has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. Jacob is a commercial litigator who represents businesses in complex disputes across a wide range of industries. His practice encompasses contract disputes, business torts, trade secret matters, and litigation involving e more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography * An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, and race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood pressure emerging as a growing contributor. The findings, just published in the journ more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coerce states into complying with the administration' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS alerts Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries of steps to prepare for federally required changes to Medicaid State working to ensure families keep their health care coverage - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is preparing to implement federally required changes to Medicaid due to the passage of H.R. 1. Among the changes are new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses hang banner, protest against planned closure of postpartum unit * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington, will hold a protest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to raise concerns about patient safety and reduced access to maternal healthcare for D.C. residents, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today. Wh more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Students from 537 Michigan Districts Will Benefit from $64.4M in Early Literacy Materials Grants Students in 537 local and intermediate school districts in Michigan will benefit from $64.4 million to improve student literacy. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is announcing the districts to which it is awarding the literacy funding. Details about the awardees can be found on the Michigan Department of Education website. Award more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care Inspired by the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner support better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer. - In 2012, as David Liner was traveling from Florida to Cleveland for his son's wedding, he received a life-changing call. His doctor in Florida had been monitoring an area of concern on  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * College of Social Science alumnus leads effort to promote civility across Michigan By Karessa Weir "Civility isn't something that is a condition that either we have or we don't. It's something we can teach. It's something we can practice. It's something we can encourage in one another and it's something we ourselves can model," said Jon Lynch. MSU alumnus Jon Lynch put these words into action this week as he and his wife more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Nwando Achebe elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society By Kelly Smith Michigan State University historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS), one of the world's most prestigious organizations dedicated to advancing historical scholarship. Founded in 1868, the Royal Historical Society is the United Kingdom's foremost learned society for historians. Fellowship is a signifi more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Atmospheric Scientists Linked to Three Research Projects Selected for DOE Genesis Mission * Michigan Technological University researchers are involved in three proposals tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy for consideration under its recently launched Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI. The mission's goal is to address national science and technology challenges using artificial intelligence. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes to Empower American Military and Support Servicemembers * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted to pass legislation to strengthen American national security and support members of the armed forces. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2027 authorizes policies and programs for the Department of War, cuts wasteful spending while funding the revitalization American defense manufacturing, and provides servicemembers wi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes to End Insider Trading in Congress * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of, H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, to ban members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks. Moolenaar cosponsored the bill upon its introduction, and applauds its passage through the House of Representatives. "Members of Congress are entrusted by their constituents to represent them faithfully in Was more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United, UE Local 150, community activists say North Carolina's 'A.I. Strategic Roadmap' falls short * National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, will host a press conference on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C., to call on the state to implement strong guardrails and worker protections agains more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New tool may unlock notable regenerative biology mystery * Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged gut nerves while humans largely cannot? Michigan State University researchers have developed a powerful new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in zebrafish and watch them regenerate in real time, helping scientists investigate one of regenerative biology's biggest questions. The research focuses on the enteric nervous system, often  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Northwest Ohio Stands to Benefit as Water Resources Bills Advance in Congress * Washington, DC -Following the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approval of competing versions of legislation known as the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement. These bipartisan bills-which must be reconciled into a final agreement more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Reacts to Confirmation of Benjamin Flowers to Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals * Washington, D.C. - Today the Senate voted 49-46 to confirm Benjamin Flowers to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Flowers was nominated to the position by President Trump on April 9, 2026. "Benjamin Flowers has spent his legal career building the legal framework to strip away the rights of women, LBGTQI+ people, and immigrants more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth. - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro sued the Trump Administration over its i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls on HSGAC Chairman Paul to Delay USPS Board Nominations Until White House Restores Bipartisan Selection Process U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is calling on Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) to delay the Committee's consideration of two pending nominees to the United States Postal more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose unlawful conditions on billions of dollars in federa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- POWERING PARTICIPATION: HOW INTERVENOR COMPENSATION CAN STRENGTHEN UTILITY COMMISSION DECISION-MAKING - A report from Environmental Defense Fund - July 2026 (59 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments ... 1 Executive Summary ... 3 Acronyms ... 5 Glossary of Terms ... 6 Introduction: What is intervenor compensation, and why is it important? ... 7 Section 1: Basic Intervenor Compensation Program Elements ... 10 Section 2: Overview of Active and In-Development Intervenor Compensa more ST

ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT professor expands Great Lakes microplastics research to Georgian Bay Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Matthew Hoffman is taking his mathematical models from Lake Ontario to Lake Huron to help map and assess microplastic pollution in Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Forever, a Canadian nonprofit aiming to conserve, protect, and restore the aquatic ecosystem of the area, announced five U.S.-based research projects funded by an a more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Rocket Community Fund provides $550,000 grant to expand Wayne State programs focused on careers in technology * Three-year grant supports two programs--Tech On-Ramps and a new Applied AI Fellowship--aimed at preparing Wayne State students for high-demand technology careers. * Funding will double Tech On-Ramps program capacity, allowing it to serve 120 additional Detroit Public Schools Community District students over the next three years. * Wayne State pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls on Senate Colleagues to Support Legislation to Fight Rising Antisemitism in the United States * Watch the full speech HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen called on Senate colleagues to address rising antisemitism in the country and support her bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA). According to a report by the ADL, 2025 represented the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the ADL beg more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Diane M. Valentin, director of the medical laboratory science program: * * * Expert Angle: Cyclospora Director of the Medical Laboratory Science program Diane M. Valentin, MS, MT (ASCP), MB, explains what cyclospora is, why cases rise in the summer and how people can reduce their risk of infection. Written by: Paige Verrillo, MS '25 Foodborne outbreaks often make headlines when they affect thousands of people, but the organ more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition * The post-acute care initiative provides a framework for assisting facilities to improve care according to the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement. "Sanford Westbrook and more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Taft Attorneys and Six Practices Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 * Sixteen Taft attorneys and six practices were selected to the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. The guide recognizes the leading lawyers and law firms for private wealth law and private wealth management in the United States and worldwide. The following attorneys are ranked in this year's guide: Colorado * Curtis Bankers, Private We more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Votes No on Cynical Voter Suppression Effort; Demands Congress Pass Stock Trading Ban * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following today's vote series, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement: "Let me be very clear: Members of Congress should be banned from owning individual stocks. The bill Republicans put forward today does not do that. I should know-I've been fighting for this for years, I don't o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining Walberg's Legislation to Bridge Digital Divide * Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a legislative hearing to discuss legislation to expand access to the reliable broadband needed for the 21st Century. The Subcommittee examined the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act, introduced by Congressmen Tim Walberg (R more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Visit a Dairy Queen location Thursday, July 30, and help support Marshfield Children's Hospital. Every Blizzard sold that day supports Children's Miracle Network as part of Miracle Treat Day. These donations provide critical funding for life-saving treatments and essential services for kids in need. Your support helps ensure that every child receiv more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Updates 2027 Sequoia with Elevated Style, Advanced Technology and Newly Available Trailhunter Package * * Updated 2027 Sequoia Design Features a Sharper, More Assertive Exterior * Newly Available Trailhunter Package Offers Factory-Built Overlanding Capability * Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System Now Features a Standard 14-inch Screen * Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 * Full 2027 Sequoia Details Will be Annou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * U.S. Department of Energy invests in Fermilab projects to accelerate AI-enabled scientific discovery The awards will support Fermilab projects by leveraging AI to boost innovation and technology development, advance DOE's Genesis Mission and accelerate scientific discovery. - The Department of Energy announced today the list of projects that will receive funding through the Genesis Mission:  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago Prof. Yu Deng receives Fields Medal, highest honor in mathematics * University of Chicago mathematics Prof. Yu Deng has received the Fields Medal for his contributions toward placing the laws of physics on a rigorous mathematical foundation. The Fields Medal, announced today at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, is awarded every four years to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Extended Benefit (EB) programs; and (2) temporary feder more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Who holds power? Puerto Ricans' distrust runs deep Puerto Ricans share deep skepticism toward elected officials and a widespread sense of limited self-governance, according to a new study from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The findings from the Laboratorio Puertorriqueno de Opinion Publica (Puerto Rican Opinion Lab)--housed within the Center for Political Studies at  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, seeks proposals for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program. Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for funding of up to $1 million to support the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. With an estimated total funding of $3.5 million, th more ST

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Les Fuller named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment By Max Esterhuizen Les Fuller has been named Director of Information Technology for the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech. A familiar face to generations of faculty, staff, and students, Fuller has served the college's Information Technology department for nearly four decades. He joined Virginia Tech in 1987 as the first computer more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * New WSU Press book reveals the inside story of Detroit's We Run 313 club All Aaron Morton expected from his weekly run was a few miles through Detroit's Midtown. Instead, he found the encouragement to pursue a goal he had put on hold. Morton's story is one of dozens of anecdotes featured in We Run 313: The Pulse of Detroit's Run Club, a new book published by Wayne State University Press. The book chronicles how the We Run 313 run club became acatalyst for  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 22 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news: * * * Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge * The room goes quiet as Nysa Chhajed takes center stage. In just four minutes, this rising sixth grader from Fremont, California, must make the case for her idea to a panel of judges: the problem it solves, why it's important and how she can make it a reality. She takes a deep breath. The presentation she's spent countless hours practicing goes by in a flas more PR