WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * "The Cruelty Is The Point," Durbin Says In Opening Statement At His Spotlight Forum On Abusive Conditions In ICE Facilities * July 29, 2026 #Durbin: "This Administration has one goal-make conditions in detention so terrible, so notorious that immigrants will choose to leave, no matter what their legal status might be." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today hosted more PR

OAKLAND, California, July 31 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Increasing Criminalization is the Fascist Playbook! Protests continue following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero. ICE has openly fired on 30 people since Trump took  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * 529 Commerce LLC Recalls Rooted in Rare brand Aquafaba Powder due to Undeclared Eggs Summary Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 30, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg allergen Company Name: 529 Commerce, LLC Brand Name: Rooted in RARE Product Description: Aquafaba Powder 4oz (113g) and (12 oz (340g) flexible foil pouches Com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled added two federal service contracts to the procurement list. The action adds lawn care services for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami and base operations services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, under the AbilityOne Program. The contracts will be performed by Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc. and Skookum Educational Programs, respectively,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026": * * * * * * Chairwoman Collins, Vice Chairwoman Murray, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to discuss this supplemental economic and disaster assistance request that will complement burgeoning market access secured by President Trump and sec more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 31 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Advises Irwin Industries in Acquisition of Ennis Steel Industries Akerman represented Irwin Industries, LLC, an affiliate of Irwin Steel, LLC, in the acquisition of Ennis Steel Industries, LLC, a structural steel fabricator certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ennis, Texas, Ennis Steel operates across two locations and fabricates structural steel for projects throughout the United more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man for Investment Fraud Scheme Targeting the Haitian Community * July 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, for operating a three-year securities fraud scheme that targeted the Haitian community in New York, Florida, and Georgia, and stole mor more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 30 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Before You Hit Submit: Five Tips for a Better College Application * For many students, applying to college marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. It is also a process that can feel overwhelming, with deadlines to meet and important decisions to make along the way. As Flagler College opens its application for the Fall 2027 semester on August 1, now is the perfect time for prospective students to start preparing. While every student's journey is uniq more PR

BEREA, Ohio, July 30 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW students gain real-world experience through summer internships * Baldwin Wallace University students don't wait until graduation to start building their careers. This summer, more than 120 students traded lecture halls for stadiums, community centers, government offices, national laboratories and concert venues, putting BW's classroom lessons to work across nearly every industry imaginable. It's the kind of real-world experience that fuels one of Bald more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Byron Donalds Is First to Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge In Florida Governor Race Americans for Tax Reform commends Florida Candidate for Governor Byron Donalds for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Florida to oppose and veto any and all new tax increases. Congressman Donalds makes the strongest possible public commitment that he will protect Florida taxpayers by signing the Pledge. Donalds also signed the C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs's Statement on Anthony Fauci's Appearance Before U.S. Senate Committee * GILBERT, ARIZONA- Today, Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the United States Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times to avoid self-incriminating statements, despite previously receiving a blanket pardon from former President Joe Biden. Fauci's lack of transparency and accountability aga more PR

IRVINE, California, July 31 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: July 2026 Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update. For the first time in four years, home sales increased during the spring season. Despite elevated mortgage rates, tight inventory, and affordability challenges, buyers returned to the market. This renewal of interest is, however, uneven. Regional divides in re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Barber and Stylist College Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Hair styling provider and trainer settles federal suit alleging that owner rejected applicant because of pregnancy DALLAS -Dallas Barber and Stylist College, Inc., which operates multiple barber and hair styling locations and instructional campuses in the Dallas metropolitan area, will pay significant monetary damages and provide other relief to settle  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * David Fukuda Named as New Department Head of Kinesiology and Health Science * The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services has named David Fukuda as department head of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State. "I am excited for Dr. Fukuda to lead our popular and successful KHS department into its next chapter of growth and impact," said Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith. "His scholarly background and leadership experience set him apart more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Block Sen. Scott's 'SAFE KIDS Act' as Support Grows for Ending Birth Tourism Loophole * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senate Democrats blocked Senate passage of U.S. Senator Rick Scott's Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act, despite growing support for the bill. WATCH: Democrats Block U.S. Senator Rick Scott's SAFE KIDS Act This legislation prevents adversarial nations, including Communist Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11463) by Legislative Attorneys Hillel R. Smith and Kristen Hite: * * * The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may detain aliens who have violated federal civil immigration laws and who are placed in removal proceedings or ordered removed. To carry out this function, Congress has directed the DHS Secretary to "arrange for appropriate plac more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 30 -- The Equal Justice Initiative issued the following news: [Category: Sociological] * * * Despite Jury Verdicts for Life, People in Alabama Still Face Execution * Alabama lawmakers recognized nearly a decade ago that Alabama's unique practice of allowing an elected trial judge to reject a jury verdict of life and impose the death penalty was wrong. The state legislature abolished judicial override in 2017. When Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill into law, the "message was unambiguous: sentencing decisions in de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid Today, on the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law, Americans across the country are facing the impacts of Republicans' toxic agenda that threatens these essential programs, ripped health care away from millions of Americans, and spiked costs for families all to pay for billionaire tax giveaways. Every single GOP Senate candidate is on the record su more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, July 31 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern's behavior analysis program earns prestigious ABAI accreditation The only accredited bachelor's program in New England and 1 of 8 worldwide By Ed Osborn Eastern Connecticut State University's behavior analysis concentration in the psychology major has received accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Eastern has the only ABAI-accredited bachelor's degree program in New England, and one of  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on July 29, 2026, by Red Banyan CEO Evan Nierman: * * * How to Turn Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success Every entrepreneur encounters setbacks, but the most successful leaders use them as opportunities to improve rather than reasons to quit. By diagnosing what went wrong, capturing lessons quickly, adapting strategically, building resilience, and taking decisive action, entrepreneurs can transform failure into a catalyst for lasting success. No more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers and Everytown Leaders running  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Law Student Awarded Holland & Knight Scholarship and Internship * ORLANDO, Fla. -Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law student Sashauna Bailey has been selected as a 2026-2027 Holland & Knight LLP Scholar. The prestigious honor recognizes academic excellence and provides tuition for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, along with a summer internship. Bailey, drawn to Holland & Knig more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 31 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS Announces Quarterly Dividend FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share. The dividend is payable September 25, 2026, to FIS shareholders of record as of close of business on September 11, 2026. * * * About FIS FIS is a financial technology company providing solutions to financial institutions, businesses, and developers. We unlock financial t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-003) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Department of Children and Families - Medicaid Eligibility Determinations and Prior Audit Follow-Up - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Department of Children and Families (Department) focused on Medicaid eligibility determinations. The audit also included a follow-up on applicable findings noted in our report Nos. 2020-090 and 2021-082. Our audit dis more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-001) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Department of Corrections - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our opinion, the Department of Corrections, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity generally conformed with applicable professional auditing standards and principles and fully achieved the Purpose of Internal Auditing and performance objec more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-002) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Florida Housing Finance Corporation - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our opinion, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity generally conformed with applicable professional auditing standards and principles and fully achieved the Purpose of Internal Auditing a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-004) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Florida PACE Funding Agency - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY A Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, administered by a local governmental entity in Florida, enables property owners to make qualifying improvements to real property and finance the cost through annual non-ad valorem tax assessments. The Florida PACE Funding Agency (FPFA) was established as a PACE program  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-006) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Pasco County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-005) on July 23, 2026, entitled "Review of District School Board, Charter School, and Charter Technical Career Center Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Pursuant to Section 11.45(7)(b), Florida Statutes." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY State law 1 requires all charter schools and charter technical career centers (hereafter collectively referred to as charter schools) and certain district school boards to provi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 31 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation Early Learning Report Finds More Than Half of Florida's Youngest Learners Start Kindergarten Already Behind Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation's Business Alliance for Early Learning (BAEL) released its 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness Report, finding that 44% of Florida children entered kindergarten ready to learn in fall 2025, meaning more than half of Florida's youngest learners are starti more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 30 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Welcomes Michele Esposito as Executive Chef of Lido Restaurant * Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club welcomes Michele Esposito as Executive Restaurant Chef of Lido, the hotel's acclaimed Italian dining destination located within the original ballroom of the historic Surf Club. Born and raised in Caserta, a fertile agricultural city just north of Naples in Italy's Campania region, kn more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Notice of proposed student fee increases * Florida State University gives public notice of proposed increases to student fees, effective Fall 2027. Details on the proposed fee increases are available at tuition.fsu.edu/proposed-tuition-and-fees. The FSU Board of Trustees will consider the proposal at its August 27-28, 2026, meeting (meeting dates and times are subject to change). Please continue to monitor the Board of Trustees website for potential more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Jasmine N. Brown as Intellectual Property Litigation Associate in Boston * BOSTON - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Jasmine N. Brown to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Brown represents clients in complex commercial litigation, government enforcement matters, and internal investigations across the life sci more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Lenders on Valeura Energy's Inaugural Revolving Credit Facility * SINGAPORE - July 29, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised the lenders on Valeura Energy Inc. (Valeura)'s inaugural debt facility, a revolving credit facility of up to US$75 million with an accordion feature allowing total commitments to scale to US$325 million. The facility represents a significant milestone fo more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Ashlins Pharmaceuticals in Strategic Global Life Sciences Licensing Transaction * NEW YORK - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Ashlins Ocular Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Ashlins), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashlins Pharmaceuticals, on its exclusive license and supply agreement with Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (HKEX: 0950) (Lee's Pharm), a publicly listed  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Avance Investment Management on Strategic Investment in Lexxel * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Avance Investment Management, an investment firm that partners with founder-owned businesses, on its strategic investment in Lexxel, a provider of specialty maintenance and repair services to critical infrastructure. As part of the transac more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Construction Law Practice, Adding Bill Shaughnessy in Atlanta * ATLANTA - July 29, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Construction Law Practice with the addition of William ("Bill") J. Shaughnessy as a shareholder in its Atlanta office, further strengthening the firm's capabilities across real estate, digital infrastructure, and energy projects. Shaughnessy, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start announced plans to award $143.4 million in single-source grants to multiple Head Start organizations in Florida, South Carolina and Puerto Rico for hurricane recovery efforts. The funding supports expenses tied to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, including replacing damaged facilities and property and expanding mental health services. The grants are funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, wi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia and Indiana, with additional states expected to begi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Hennessy Automobile Companies in $1.3 Billion Sale to Group 1 Automotive * DENVER (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Atlanta-based Hennessy Automobile Companies in connection with its agreement to sell its dealership assets and real estate to Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) for approximately $1.3 billion. The deal was announced July 30 and is expected to close by the end of 2026, su more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises IDB Invest and DEG on $150 Million Senior Secured Financing to Fibra Nova * NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) and DEG, the German development finance institution, as lenders, on closing a $150 million senior secured financing granted to Fibra Nova, a leading Mexican industrial real estate investment trust (FIBRA). The financ more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Named Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards by Global M&A Network * NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight was named the Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, two transactions closed by the Firm's attorneys were recognized as "Deal of the Year" in their respective categ more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * How Florida's sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark * By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing Beneath the sand, the nest begins to move. One sea turtle hatchling breaks free first. As it digs and shifts in the dark, the movement sends vibrations through the nest. Soon, others begin hatching too, crawling over one another towards the surface into what USF St. Petersburg Biologist Deby Cassill calls a "brand new worl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM * Lawmakers Seek Multi-Agency Administrative Changes to Ease Strain on Agricultural, Livestock & Dairy Industries WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led a bicameral group of lawmakers in recommending administrative changes the Trump administration should take to significantly improve the effectiveness of the H-2A agricultural guest more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - Today, the International Franchise Associatio more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 30 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Important changes to First Day Access (FDA) program for students * Polk State College and Barnes & Noble have collaborated to make needed changes to the First Day Access (FDA) program. The FDA provides students with digital textbooks and learning tools on the first day of classes at reduced costs. All students will be opted in for digital materials for their FDA courses. Students should refer to the course catalog or their schedules in the Polk Portal to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Justice Department's Fraud Division Announces Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions in Southeast Resulting from Federal-State Partnerships The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division today announced a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States, the product of robust federal-state partnerships with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Sou more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 30 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Keeping our Saints Safe: A Flagler College Safety & Security Spotlight * While classrooms, residence halls, and campus events are often the most visible parts of life at Flagler College, a dedicated team works around the clock behind the scenes to help ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community. The Flagler College Safety & Security Department serves as a 24/7 presence across campus, providing everything from emergency response and building se more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Complains His Six-Figure Salary Isn't Enough As Nevadans Struggle to Afford Gas, Groceries * While Joe Lombardo complains that his six-figure pay isn't enough, Nevadans are struggling to put food on the table in the Lombardo-Trump economy. Only thinking about himself and his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, Lombardo continues to demonstrate he is woefully out of touch with the reality working families are facing. Joe Lombardo: "I  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor Boliek Joins Southeast Fraud Enforcement Partnership to Combat Fraud State Auditor Dave Boliek joined state and federal leaders from across the Southeast today for the inaugural fraud enforcement partnership roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice in Columbia, South Carolina. More than 40 state officials and U.S. Attorneys from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and S more PR

BELMAR, New Jersey, July 31 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * NCOIL Concludes Successful Summer Meeting in Boston Highest Attended NCOIL Meeting; Development Started and Continued on Several Model Laws; Timely Policy Discussions Held - The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a highly successful 2026 Summer National Meeting (Meeting) from July 15th - 18th in Boston, MA. In what was the second of the organization's three National Meetings in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Leads Bicameral Letter to DOL, State, DHS Regarding H-2A Program * Press Release : July 30, 2026 Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a bicameral letter to the Departments of Labor, State, and Homeland Security respectfully urging the Administration to take administrative action to address processing delays, regulatory imbalances, and structural barriers threatening the effecti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [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 banking leaders in Thomasville * THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Raymond Thompson as market executive for Thomasville, Georgia, and Tina Ramsey as office leader of its Gateway office. Thompson will lead Pinnacle's commerc more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, July 30 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline * Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the agreement on Thursday, July 30, at the university's campus, strengthening the partnership between the institution more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 30 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline * Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the agreement on Thursday, July 30, at the university's campus, strengthening the partnership between the institutions and expanding  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 30 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * Predicting how residents will perform in the field * Vascular surgeons are known as "the surgeon's surgeon." They lead or assist with health care's most complex surgical cases, helping to manage bleeding and repair major blood vessels. They also treat a wide range of life and limb-threatening chronic diseases, including arterial atherosclerosis affecting the brain and legs, as well as aortic aneurysms. To conduct more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs * Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrier WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Publix recalls all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to potential E. coli O145 contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 30, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination Company Name: Publix Brand Name: GreenWise Product Description: Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Hosts VA Secretary Doug Collins to Highlight Historic Investments and Reforms for America's Veterans * Zephyrhills, FL - Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee welcomed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to Florida's 15th Congressional District for a discussion with veterans and community leaders at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History. The visit highlighted the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ongoing efforts to impro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Justice for Victims of the AMIA Terrorist Bombing * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Michael Rulli (OH-06) in introducing a bipartisan resolution commemorating more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Steube, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Redevelopment of Former Military Installations * WASHINGTON-U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today introduced the Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, bipartisan legislation that would help communities redevelop former military installations. The bill expands Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) designation to include Base Realignme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Republican Attorneys General Join DOJ to Announce Record Fraud Enforcement COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Today, Republican Attorneys General Lynn Fitch and Alan Wilson joined Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division and senior federal and state officials at the DOJ's National Advocacy Center to announce new fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * Retailers See Fraud Schemes Evolve as Shoplifting Declines, NRF Study Finds Retail store theft levels are stabilizing, but external theft and fraud overall continue to rise, according to a new study released today by the National Retail Federation and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions. The Impact of Theft & Violence 2026 report found that retailers experienced a 12.4% decrease in shoplifting incide more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral NCARS Bill to Strengthen America's Disaster Preparedness * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced, alongside Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), the bipartisan, bicameral National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security (NCARS) Act, legislation to strengthen America's preparedness for hurricanes, floodi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Setting the Record Straight: Bloomberg Story Presents an Incomplete Picture on the Impact of Florida's Legal System Abuse Reforms * The July 29, 2026 Bloomberg story "Florida's Fix for Insurance Crisis Puts More Risk on Homeowners" presents an incomplete picture about the impact of the 2022-2023 legal system abuse reforms on insurance affordability and claims handling. The article minimizes the  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium * SERI Director Saundra Johnson Austin announces the establishment of the Bijoli Ashok Chatterjee and Barin Mukherjeee Memorial Research Award at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on the USF-St. Petersburg campus. by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research The 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium kicked off last week with the announc more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 31 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee Faculty Highlight University's Architectural Legacy in Smithsonian-Led National Program Crystal Drake Dr. Kwesi Daniels and Prof. Amma Asamoah of Tuskegee University's School of Architecture and Construction Science (TSACS) recently served as co-presenters for "Brick by Brick: Tuskegee's Legacy of Agriculture and Architecture," the final program of At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a natio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Opposing Presidential Pardon for Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell * WASHINGTON, DC - Even as President Donald Trump refuses to rule out a pardon for his long-time friend, Ghislaine Maxwell -Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator and a convicted child trafficker -the U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution offered by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) stating that Ms. Maxwell should not be allowed a presidential  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care * Researchers from the University of Florida are playing a key role in a new national effort to advance rehabilitation and health care through artificial intelligence. The National Science Foundation has awarded $21.5 million over five years to establish the NSF AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation, or HAIC, led by the University of Delaware in collaboration more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Scales Project ACCLAIM into a National Model for Work-Integrated Learning, Advancing Institutional Wealth and Career Readiness Across HBCUs * Media Contact Roy Betts UNCF Communications 240.703.3384 roy.betts@uncf.org Building on the immense momentum of its annual UNITE Summit, UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) officially opened the application process for the third cohort of Project ACCLAIM (Accelerating Le more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 29 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Undergraduates experience research through pair of summer programs * Hands-on research. Faculty mentorship. Career exploration. That's what 33 undergraduate students from 12 universities -including Auburn -experienced at two 10-week summer research programs hosted by the Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites (CPAC) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). What did they research? Transport phenomena. Morphing  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF biomedical sciences major pursues future in healthcare leadership focused on prevention and awareness * University of North Florida biomedical sciences major Isabella Panya has combined study abroad, laboratory research and a Mayo Clinic internship to prepare for a future focused on disease prevention and healthcare leadership. Her path was shaped in part by the loss of her father just before she arrived at UNF as an international transfe more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Joins Nationwide Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Network The growing program now includes five journalism schools across five states, expanding support for early-career journalists committed to local news. - The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) is joining Columbia Journalism School's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) network  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Currently, more than 400,000 Veterans nationwide are diagnosed with AUD, and some estimates say AUD affects nearly 11% of U.S. adults. Semaglutide has d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Makes Unannounced Pompano Beach ICE Facility Oversight Visit, Announces New ICE Reform Legislation * Pompano Beach, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) made an unannounced oversight inspection of the ICE Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach. Wasserman Schultz also announced two new bills, the No PREJUDICE Act to prohibit ICE from racial profiling, and the Build Homes, Not Hate Act to redirect more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 30 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * WM: Does culling small deer increase antler size? In open populations, culling small-racked individuals is unlikely to produce more big-racked bucks - A massive, multiyear study in South Texas has revealed that sustained removal of small-antlered deer doesn't boost the rack antler size in older bucks. "Culling didn't change the size of the antlers in the treatment area compared to the control area," said TWS member C more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 30 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Foundation elects 3 new board members * The West Virginia University Foundation welcomed three dedicated Mountaineers to its Board of Directors following recent elections. The new board members include: Dr. James "Jim" Anderson, of Aurora, Ohio, is a 1986 graduate of the WVU School of Dentistry, where he served as class president and was a scholarship football player for the Mountaineers. A recently retired general dentist and owner of Tree more PR