FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 28 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * 3 Service Members Join Children's Health Defense Lawsuit Against Air Force The U.S. Air Force is violating federal law by discriminating against service members seeking religious accommodations from military vaccine mandates, according to an amended lawsuit filed July 24. The service members were harmed by the Air Force wh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on July 27, 2026: * * * Fraudsters Should Be Scared by the CMS' New Approach Medicare & Medicaid fraud has plagued the American taxpayer since its inception in 1965. In recent years investigators have been peeling back the curtain to find billions of dollars in fraud. Under the direction of Doctor Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have been putting in work to crack down on healthcare fraud, saving taxpayers $42 billion in just one year. CMS more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program and Identifies Optimization Opportunities in Coordination with FRA Continued success relies on close collaboration among Amtrak, FRA, Maryland, and other partners including the City of Baltimore and Baltimore Gas & Electric - BALTIMORE - Rail passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore will soon notice increased construct more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Brings New Perspective to NJIT Institutional Data Sources Written by: Evan Koblentz New Jersey Institute of Technology is applying an artificial intelligence layer to its institutional data resources, so that anyone in the NJIT community might find the information they need delivered faster than searching manually and perhaps served with a side of unexpected insights. The new interface is called IRIS -- Institution more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligations for originating voice service providers. The l more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts. States rely on this money to purchase equipment for bomb s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Senators in Urging FERC to Expedite Rule on Dynamic Line Ratings to Lower Energy Costs and Modernize the Grid U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), joined by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Peter Welch (D-VT), led Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the agency to strengthen and finalized its proposed rule on dynamic line ratings (DLR)-technology that would increase grid capacity, en more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore American's Trust in the Court * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are pushing to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, reintroducing the Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits, legislation that would effectively impose 18-year term limits and put Supreme Court appoi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Introduce Legislation to Rename New Jersey Post Office After Tuskegee Airman and Willingboro Trailblazer Chief Master Sergeant James A. Cotten * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, in celebration of the United States Postal Service's 250 years of delivering mail to the American people, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, introduced legislation to rename more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * CAIR Documents 183 Percent Increase in Mosque Incidents Compared to Same Time Period Last Year CAIR urges community leaders to pre-register to receive the soon to be released updated Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety Guide - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, today said it has documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of wor more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent to Report Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 10, 2026 * Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, plans to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 before market open. Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. more PR

NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Lawyers Author Article for the Creditor Rights Coalition * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partner Rachel Ehrlich Albanese and associate Emily MacKay of the firm's Restructuring Group authored an article entitled, "1) Read the Statute, 2) Read the Statute, 3) Read the...Local Rules!*" for the Creditor Rights Coalition. The article explores how the local rules and procedures governing mediation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Disappointed Trump Pressed RFK Jr. to Find Link Between Vaccines and Autism, and Reduce Number of Shots Required for Kids President Donald Trump is pushing U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to do more to investigate a possible link between vaccines and autism, according to a Wall Street Journal report based on an more PR

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & MEDICAL ADVOCATES PARTNER WITH LAWMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ADVOCATES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TAKE TO THE HILL TO ADDRESS CLIMATE IMPACTS AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS, HURTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES FIRST AND WORST  - Last week, climate and environmental justice advocates alongside health and medical experts joined lawmakers for a press conference, one-on-one meeti more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Fauci Treated for Pulmonary Infarction Months After Getting COVID Vaccine, Diaries Show A newly released diary entry ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci's Wednesday congressional hearing is fueling renewed debate surrounding COVID-19 vaccine safety. A June 19, 2021, journal note described what Fauci characterized as a "horrible rol more PR

AKRON, Ohio, July 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy Reports second quarter 2026 GAAP and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.50 per share Year-to-date GAAP earnings of $1.20 per share and Core Earnings of $1.22 per share Reaffirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share Reaffirms Core Earnings compound annual growth near the top end of 6% to 8% from 2026 to 2030 Data  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts First Responder Roundtable in Paramus to Hear Directly from North Jersey Police, Fire, and EMS Leaders PARAMUS, N.J. -- On July 24, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a First Responder Roundtable in Paramus with more than seventy fire chiefs, police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and union leaders from across North Jersey to hear directly about the challenges facing local departments and to d more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" social media and vide more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Celebrates John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, Highlights State's Commitment to Strengthening Voting Rights Amid Trump Threats * Governor Mikie Sherrill today hosted a celebration of the enactment of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, landmark legislation she signed into law earlier this month that strengthens voting rights amidst federal threats.  Governor Sherrill signed the legislation into law on July 2, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-717) on the Science of Reading Act (H.R. 7890). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on June 29, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026, prohibits Comprehensive Literacy State Development grants, the flagship literacy grant program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), from being used for the literacy instruction method known as "three-cueing." In addition, the bill p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss Middle East diplomacy, the importance of passing the SAVE America Act, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026. Key Excerpts on Middle East Diplomacy: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "If President Trump can expand on the Abraham Accords from more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show to discuss Sophie Cunningham's recent comments about protecting female athletes, media attacks against Caitlin Clark, election integrity concerns in New Jersey, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act. Key Excerpts on Sophie Cunningham: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "I couldn't be more proud as a Hoosi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * LIDL US Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs Summary Company Announcement Date: July 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language packaging that did not contain English ingredients, n more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make unlawful robocalls. KYC  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows * Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia. The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, housing, and meals. Scholars also receive a $5,000  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites. * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Interior's views on the following twenty four (24) bil more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nutter Represents Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Brean Capital in Columbia Financial's $1.7 Billion Subscription and Firm Commitment Offering Nutter served as legal counsel to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), A Stifel Company, as agent and lead-left bookrunner, Piper Sandler & Co., as co-book running manager, and Brean Capital LLC, as co-manager, in connection with the $1.7 billion subscription and firm commitment offering of Columb more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State Athletics and JPMorganChase announce landmark partnership * Ohio State Athletics today announced a landmark partnership with JPMorganChase, uniting a global leader in education, research and athletics with the global leader in financial services. The agreement, JPMorganChase's first in college athletics, designates Chase as the official bank sponsor of Ohio State Athletics and the new jersey patch partner across Ohio State's 36 men's and women's var more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Petition Demands New Jersey Enforce Horseshoe Crab Harvest Moratorium * CAPE MAY, N.J.-The Center for Biological Diversity and allies today petitioned a New Jersey agency to issue a declaratory ruling on a biomedical company's persistent violation of the state's moratorium on harvesting, killing and injuring horseshoe crabs. "On paper, New Jersey is one of the best state protectors of horseshoe crabs, but look under the h more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 29 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Jamal, Fayyad Address Aspen Security Forum on 'Middle Ground in the Middle East' By Tom Durso For most of the nearly 25 years since the September 11 attacks, armed conflict - including the current war in Iran - has plagued the Middle East. Its devastating effects on economic development, according to Amaney Jamal, dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, help explain the rising support i more PR

BRONX, New York, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * A Remarkable Day Highlights the Waters off New York and New Jersey as Important Feeding Habitat for Whales on the Atlantic Coast * NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 -A single day at sea can sometimes tell a much bigger story. During a recent research expedition in the New York Bight, scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) documented an extraordinary gathering of whales and other marine wildlife just 25 to 35 more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find New Jerseyans Want Regulations Around AI and Mental Health Rutgers investigators observe even higher support from people who previously used chatbots for advice By Nicole Swenarton Nearly 6 in 10 New Jersey adults support regulating how artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots interact with users seeking mental health advice, according to a study conducted by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, home of the Rutgers-E more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 29 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer in Connection with November 3, 2024 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Haddon Township, N.J. A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges against a Haddon Township police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a death that occurred during an encounter with police officers on November 3, 2024, in the Westmont section of Haddon Towns more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 28 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Again Named One of Money's Best Colleges in America * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University has once again been recognized as one of Money magazine's Best Colleges in America, earning a place on the publication's 2026 list of colleges and universities that deliver outstanding value through a combination of quality, affordability and strong student outcomes. Money's Best College list includes 735 schools nationwide, selected from more than 2,400 ins more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories, including Healthcare, Education, Economy, Infras more PR