DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED * \-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pursuing automotive-related careers pay for college t more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6 * FORT IRWIN, Calif. - Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve's 304th Cyber Battalion provided cyber operations support to the Joint Modernization Command exercise control network during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California, from July 6-29, 2026. Project Convergence Capstone 6, also known as PCC6, is the Army's premier modernization expe more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) finance units support finance operations in Diamond Saber 26 JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - It is the duty of any service member or government employee to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds. For members of the Finance Corps, this responsibility is the base palette from which they work as they handle a multitude of transactions, data analysis, and fund management.  The 310th Sustai more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countries more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans - The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access to high-quality cancer care in rural communities, w more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge. "Farmers and ranchers count on innovation to produce the more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at their best. Army Reserve Nutrition Care Specialists, also known as Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS, 68M more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve's senior enlisted leader immerses in training, modernization at Fort Lee * FORT LEE, Va. - Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, the U.S. Army Reserve Command's senior enlisted leader, spent July 28 at Fort Lee moving through classrooms, motor pools, training sites, and field kitchens -absorbing the sights, sounds, and Soldier-driven energy that define the sustainment enterprise. His visit to the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with San more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Int more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. impor more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against Trump's att more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Cong more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and man more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provide up to $3,082,987 in funding for opioid remediat more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries that will raise costs for consumers and businesse more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that Sandoz worked with competitors for years to illeg more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80 countries that together account for nearly all U.S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Back to Our Roots: NRCS Conducts Vital Soil Training * (RALEIGH, N.C.) - U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) hosted the "Back to Our Roots" training from July 28 through July 30, to expand knowledge and application of soil health practices and management systems across cropland, forestland, and pasture. Attendees were NRCS employees from North Carolina (NC), South Carolin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Before Committee Vote, Sen. Schiff Lays Out Reasons Todd Blanche is Unfit to Serve as Attorney General * Schiff: "He will never do what's best for the American people. He will only do what's best for Donald Trump, and you cannot leave someone like that as the nation's number one law enforcement official." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) condemned the record of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche before voting against his no more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Behind the scenes, safety team helps keep Operation Bold Eagle mission-ready * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - As more than 3,300 Soldiers train across Fort Hunter Liggett during Operation Bold Eagle, the 63d Readiness Division's Safety and Occupational Health Office works behind the scenes to help commanders identify hazards, preserve combat power and keep the exercise moving safely. Long before the first convoy reaches a training area, safe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts A recently released report from the National Association of Manufacturers profiles 50 manufacturers - one in every state - that are investing, growing, and hiring because of the Working Families Tax Cuts. From new equipment and expanded facilities to  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division. - Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia. Warren is slated to begin his appointment on Sept. 14 af more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Opposes 195% APR Bank Charter for OppFi, Which Seeks to Make Payday Loans in Every State * 120+ Advocates Urge FDIC, OCC, and Fed To Deny OppFi's Request to Acquire BNC Bank WASHINGTON - A broad coalition filed comments urging regulators to deny the application of the predatory lender Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to acquire a national bank. If the deal is approved, OppFi could offer more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 13-2 mark. Georgia starts the season at No. 3 follo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Welch Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocall Scammers Targeting Americans Passes the Senate with Unanimous Support * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after their Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate floor with unanimous support. The bill brings together government and private  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * CAIR Supports NC Mosque After Town Council Meeting Includes Conspiratorial Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Public comment session at town meeting leads to anti-Muslim and anti-religious freedom hate speech - The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned hateful, conspiratorial, and dangerous public comments made by i more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Physicians group honors Campbell med school for exceptional contributions The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has honored Campbell medical school with "Excellence in Professional Development," part of the organization's 2026 Program of Excellence Awards, announced July 31. The AAFP recognized 21 Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) and one outstanding faculty adviser for their exceptional contributions, a news release says. FMIGs are more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America * Dear friend, As Fort Bragg's Congressman, making sure our servicemembers and their families have the pay, resources, and support they deserve is one of my top priorities. That's why I voted to pass this year's National Defense Authorization Act. The bill expands support for servicemembers, strengthens our industrial base, and delivers major wins more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ now accepting electronic Title V air quality permit applications * The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is taking another step toward its goal of modernizing the state's environmental application process by offering an electronic option to submit Title V air quality permit applications through the AccessDEQ portal. Businesses that operate as a major source of air emissions and are required to ob more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 4 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon Joins SUNY Potsdam as New Dean of The School of Arts & Sciences * Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam's School of Arts and Sciences. SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon to lead The School of Arts and Sciences, as its new dean. She brings a combination of strategic leadership, a strong commitment to academic excellence, and a sustained focus on building community to more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reports second-quarter 2026 financial results Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its second-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors. Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial results and other business and financial updates during  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Materials Database to Power New AI-Driven Cloud Laboratory Over a decade of work from the laboratory of Stefano Curtarolo will help researchers discover new materials through Georgia Tech's new $18.1 million Programmable Cloud Laboratory. - Over a decade of work pursued by Duke Engineering researchers to computationally predict recipes for useful materials will soon help fuel a new AI-driven cloud laboratory that will transfo more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Blake Wilson Elected to European Academy of Engineering Wilson was recognized for inventing most of the signal-processing strategies used by modern multichannel cochlear implants. - Blake Wilson has been elected to the European Academy of Engineering in recognition of a career that has traversed multiple fields while restoring hearing to more than a million people worldwide through his foundational work on the cochlear implant. T more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate Author: Seth Robbins Brandon Arthur spent years in the Army working on Apache helicopters, removing rotor systems, repairing engines and testing systems. Looking to apply his extensive knowledge to the civilian aviation world, he enrolled in Embry Riddle's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge Program. Arthur is among the more than 1,000 student more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed establishing Class C airspace over Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina while removing the existing Class D airspace of the airport and eliminating the Terminal Radar Service Area to improve air traffic management and reduce the risk of midair collisions. The proposed rule would require pilots operating within the Class C airspace to establish two-way radio communications with air traffic control before entering the ar more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Forbes: N.C. A&T America's No. 1 Public HBCU * Jubilant graduates celebrate at N.C. A&T's Spring 2026 Commencement. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2026) - In Forbes' magazine's first-ever rankings of the nation's top historically Black college and universities, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University claimed the No. 1 position among all public HBCUs across the country. Released over the weeke more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution * LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas complicates the picture of primates living in North America some 55 million years ago during the Eocene, a warm period that allowed mammals to diversify quickly. The research, published in the Journal of Human Evolution, introduces a new species of ancient primate and challenges long-held assumptions about the sequence o more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Invites Community to Webbstock 2026 on Aug. 22 * #Feeling 22: A Tribute to Taylor Swift, Y2K Kids and Rising Artist Sam Donald Headline Outdoor Festival BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Webbstock 2026 will bring live music, food, artisans and family-friendly fun to Gardner-Webb University on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Brinkley Amphitheater. With free admission, residents from Cleveland County and neighboring communit more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and businesses nationwide. "President Trump's illegal ta more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * City Supplements Call Center with GSO Assist Residents, business owners, and visitors now have a new, convenient way to connect with City services anytime, anywhere. Today, the City of Greensboro launched GSO Assist, a 24-hour online customer service portal and mobile application designed to simplify reporting concerns, requesting services, and accessing City information. Find the online portal at GSOAssist.com. Download the mobile  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting * OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year. Moore Elected National Governors Association Chair, Launches "Service United" Campai more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026, regarding Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina: * * * On August 3, 2026, the Committee released the attached Report regarding allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(q)(2)(D), the Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Representative Michael Guest, and the Ranking Member, Representative Mark D more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks NEW YORK, ARMONK, N.Y. and RALEIGH, N.C. - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced a new program providing Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks. Eligible institutions can access Lightwell's library o more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * Kids and teens build skills and explore careers at CCCC camps * From sauteing veggies to selling judges on a sweets shop, campers tackled new challenges with style and smiles at CCCC this summer. CCCC's summer camps registered a combined total of 175 campers, with offerings including race car technology at the West Harnett Restoration Center and cooking camps at both the Lee and Chatham main campuses. Other options on the Lee Main Campus more PR

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: * * * Lees-McRae College exceeds enrollment goals, expands housing to accommodate more students Enrollment numbers for the 2026-27 academic year are rolling in, and while higher education institutions across the country grapple with the challenges of the demographic cliff, demand for a degree from Lees-McRae College has never been higher. Interest in the college has gone up across the board, from applications to deposits, surpassing initial goals for the Fall more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC Issues Recall of OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package - 350, 500mL, Vial, Nationwide and Mexico Due to Presence of Particulate Matter Summary Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 04, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Presence of particulate matter comprising polyethylene and other plastic materials, stainless steel and glass Compan more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * Leadership Is a Team Sport (Even for Introverts) I've taken all the "tests" and the results are conclusive: Myers-Briggs=INTJ, Enneagram=Five, Working Genius=Tenacity/Wonder, Strengths Finder=Learner/Intellection Hello, my name is Carlo, and I'm an introvert. Not the "I dislike people" kind of introvert, which would be a problem for sure. I genuinely love people. I've spent over two decades in vo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allega more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Meet the class speaker for the 2026 Summer Commencement * Hal West-Page '21, '25 M.S. will deliver the commencement address during UNC Charlotte's summer commencement ceremony Friday, Aug. 7. A native of Hope Mills, North Carolina, West-Page will receive a doctorate in applied mathematics before beginning a postdoctoral position with the Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship on the analytics and mod more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Methodist University issued the following news: * * * MU Scores 100% Pass Rate on National Nursing Exam Soaring above and beyond both state and national averages, the Methodist University Bachelor of Science in Nursing's Class of 2026 has earned a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). The recently released results are just another example of MU Nursing and other Health Sciences programs proving their value as graduates are highly sought after and moving into important profess more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Sophomore Gains Global Perspective Through HBCU Consortium Summer Program * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Kamora Gray is using her experience with the HBCU Consortium Summer Program in Barcelona, Spain, to shape her future career in law. The HBCU Consortium Summer Program offers students from historically Black colleges and un more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Michael Whatley and Law Enforcement Officials Call Out Governor Cooper's Extensive Soft-on-Crime Record in Alamance County ALAMANCE COUNTY - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a press conference alongside local leaders and law enforcement leaders to discuss how Roy Cooper's soft on crime agenda endangered our communities and hurt our families. The law enforcement officers also detailed why some of the largest law enforce more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * NC Mom Directly Blames Roy Cooper for Her Son's Murder Families are outraged over Roy Cooper releasing 4,200 criminals that went on to kill their family members. Soft-on-crime Cooper released 4,200 criminals promising that they were non-violent offenders. Cooper lied, and these convicted killers and rapists went on to commit additional heinous crimes once they were released. Debra Thompson, the mother of Elante Thompson who was  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Roy Cooper Joins Elizabeth Warren's Socialist Hall of Fame Tour in Raleigh Today, Roy Cooper is campaigning alongside radical socialist Elizabeth Warren in Raleigh. As Warren completes her Socialist Hall of Fame tour across the country, endorsing the most radical candidates in each race, it comes as no surprise that she would come to visit her good friend Roy Cooper. Just as a reminder of other radical socialists E more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running conspiracies to inflate prices, reduce competition, and more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz)  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 8 more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -PaveX, a Purdue University-related startup that uses advanced AI to automate road condition assessments and help public works departments maintain infrastructure, has received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop its technology. Mohammad Jahanshahi, CEO and found more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Red Hat Launches asago Community to Automate AI Safety and Governance from Policy to Production Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the formation of asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems. asago connects the fragmented steps, tools and req more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Shot/Chaser: As Tillis Calls On Whatley To "Have The Courage To Speak Up," Whatley Supports Slush Fund to Give Billions In Taxpayer Money To Predators & Rioters * As Todd Blanche kills the slush fund that would give nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars to sex predators and rioters who attacked police officers, here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley backed it - despite "immediate and bipartisan" backlash, including from GOP Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Applauds Commission of Peter-Anthony Pappas to USITC * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Peter-Anthony Pappas was sworn in as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC): "Since 2022, Peter-Anthony Pappas has been one of my most trusted advisors, leading my Judiciary team's intellectual property efforts and helping advance bipartisan solutions on technolo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * Toyota expands American Red Cross partnership with $1,000,000 Disaster Relief donation As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, support helps power nonstop response to major disasters - The American Red Cross recognizes Toyota for its increased investment of $1 million to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This pre-disaster donation builds on Toyota's longstanding support and helps ensure the Red Cross continues to be prepared to meet  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- 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: * * * U.S. Beekeepers Sue USDA, Alleging Imported 'Organic' Honey Misleads Consumers and Violates Federal Law Four major U.S. commercial beekeeping operations have sued the USDA, alleging the agency allows millions of pounds of imported honey to carry the USDA organic seal through certification pathways unavailable to American pr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms Eight state guides detail the election certification process and the laws safeguarding it. Seven of the guides cover battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). The eighth guide provides general information applicable to the other states. - Today, All Vot more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following Q&A involving Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon: * * * Warrant officer profile: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Osmon a pillar of service, community in Army Reserve * Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon embodies the spirit of today's Army Reserve through her unwavering dedication to service, exemplifying versatility and leadership in both her military role and community involvement. Her commitment to ensuring operational readiness while fostering partne more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * WS/FCS Officially Pays Off Debt After over a year of reflection, deliberation, and tough decisions, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' debt is officially eliminated. The announcement signifies a remarkable turnaround in the district's financial situation. In the summer of 2025, district leaders learned that WS/FCS was facing a budget shortfall of $43.4 million. Since then, the district has made significant spending cuts, ins more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Rewards Tees Up Sand, Sun and Fun for 87th Annual Wyndham Championship * Subscribe via RSS GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The 87th annual Wyndham Championship returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week, transforming the historic course into a coastal, beachfront oasis, courtesy of proud title sponsor and top-rated hotel loyalty program Wyndham Rewards. From daily million-point giveaways to can't miss expe more PR