GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Champions. Head coaches of the championship programs  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has 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 prices, reduce c more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act * BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general in a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance urging swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S. 4176, both known as the "STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act." "Every year, criminals steal billions from a program  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan 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-runnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Earns Top Recognitions in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Ratings * Seven Ascension St. Vincent hospitals across Indiana have been named among the nation's top medical facilities in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ratings, securing multiple "High Performing" designations for surgical care, complex cardiology, maternity care, and rehabilitation. The ann more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products. The letter is in response to Congress closing a l more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address i more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Griffin: 'We've had great success in addressing provider fraud, so it only makes sense to empower the experienced and capable investigators and prosecutors to tackle beneficiary and recipient fraud as well' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 16 other state attorneys general in asking congressiona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address intoxicating hemp-derived products. In a l more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, susp more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * More Americans now support all-day cellphone bans in schools Support for restricting student cellphone use is growing. A new Pew Research Center poll found that, for the first time, more Americans support banning student cellphone use for the entire school day than oppose it. Forty-eight percent of U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Joyce on the Decertification of Kentucky OPO Following Months of Congressional Oversight Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following statements following the Depar more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: * * * Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care * Aug. 5, 2026 Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in its groundbreaking, multi-year effort centered on more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Progress reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff and other stakeholders to deliver a lower-cost path to power North Carolina's future * Customer and stakeholder feedback informs more cost-effective way to reliably serve North Carolina's customers * Duke Energy will contribute another $10 million to help customers most in need - After listening carefully to customer and stakeholder feedback, Duke Energy Progress and stakeholders more PR

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Aug. 6 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * DuPont Strengthens Corian(R) Design Distribution Network with Hallmark and Parksite New distribution alignment improves regional service, increases product availability, and provides continued support for the 2026 Nature in Motion color launch - DuPont(TM) Corian(R) Design today announced it has enhanced its distribution partnership with Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. and Parksite, increasing coverage across key Mid-Atlantic and Midwest market more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Event at Paycor Stadium celebrates upcoming 'Cradle of Coaches' documentary * Miami University is known for many things - academic excellence; its picturesque campus; even its cuisine and famous toasted rolls. Producing leaders is also on that list. From CEOs to elected officials and entrepreneurs shaping the future of business, Miamians have a reputation for setting the pace in their respective areas. Never was that more evident than during Tuesday night's event at more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including navigational facility upgrades, obstacle assessme more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * From Tariffs to Tensions: Why Interest Rates Keep Changing * View print quality image about1 about1 One of the beneficiaries of last year's labor market weakness was a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield. When the economy begins to weaken, investors often shift toward the safety of U.S. Treasury securities. As demand for Treasuries rises, their prices increase and yields decline. Because the 10-year Treasury yield heavily influences mortga more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Celebrates $10.2 Million in Grants to Elevate Skills, Careers, and Second Chances Across Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun visited RecycleForce and Keys2Work today-partner nonprofits dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated Hoosiers successfully reenter the workforce-to recognize two federal grants totaling $10.2 million that will expand career pathways, strengthen Indiana's workforce and create more opportunities for more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Declares New Energy Emergency, Allows Major Savings at the Pump for Hoosier Families * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today declared a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana's Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. "New conditions that continue to disrupt global energy distribution provide a ne more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Grace College Launches Pickleball as a Club Sport * Grace College's athletic department is pleased to begin offering pickleball as a club sport. Scholarships will be offered to team members. Jordan Weidner will become Grace's first pickleball head coach, while still maintaining his role as associate head coach with Grace's men's basketball team. The team will begin recruiting immediately with the plan to begin competing in the fall of 2027. "We are excited to  more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Groups Scholars offers head start to college success * KOKOMO, Ind. -It's intimidating to relocate to a new city where you don't know anyone. Fishers resident Akya Koenig feels more confident about her move before her first year at Indiana University Kokomo, because she made friends through the Groups Scholars program. "Once I move in, I'll have friends to hang out with me," she said. "We can have study groups. It's good to build a sense of comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Human Events Daily on Real America's Voice Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec on Real America's Voice to discuss the Democratic Party's embrace of Socialism, the debate over birthright citizenship, his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, and holding Dr. Anthony Fauciaccountable. Key Excerpts on the Citizenship Act of 2026: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "What wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Bottom Line on Fox Business Network Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Network to discuss the Senate's priorities ahead of the August recess, the AI race, and how AI is reshaping government and the workforce. Key Excerpts on Senate priorities: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We have a full plate in the Senate. Later tonight we're going to pass the next step for the CR to  more PR

GARY, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * IU Northwest's Robyn Griffin Named CCAC Sports Information Director of the Year Chicago, Ill. -- The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) has selected Robyn Griffin, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, as the league's 2025-26 Sports Information Director of the Year, recognizing a year of outstanding achievement, innovation, leadership, and service to RedHawk Athletics, the CCAC, Indiana University, and the broader colleg more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Public health expert building dashboard to track costly bird flu outbreaks in Indiana Many research projects originate in a laboratory, but for Drew Capone, an assistant professor of environmental and occupational health at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, the idea for his current project came when he faced the sticker shock on a package of eggs in 2025. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu in late 2024 and early 2025 created more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Kenny Atkinson, Vlade Divac, Danilo Gallinari, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jalen Suggs to coach top international prospects at inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp in Istanbul The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) today announced that the inaugural Men's Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Next Up camp will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26 - S more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * MBA Medical Device Industry Careers: How Ruth Fackson Turned a Kinesiology Degree into a Career in Orthopedics * When Ruth Fackson graduated from Indiana University with a degree in kinesiology, she knew she wanted a career connected to health and helping people. What she did not expect was that her path would lead her to Grace's Orthopedic MBA, located in the Orthopedic Capital of the World(r). If you have ever wondered whether a background outside of engineeri more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the new framework governing hemp-derived p more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade involving numerous generic prescript more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads * Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agencies' second wave of Operation Highway Shield. The j more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Public health expert building dashboard to track costly bird flu outbreaks in Indiana * - 1:View print quality image about IU professor Drew Capone stands on a metal bridge overlooking Clear Creek in Bloomington, Indiana. Assistant professor of environmental and occupational health Drew Capone meets the challenge of avian influenza outbreaks in Indiana with his background in epidemiology and environmental microbiology. Photo by Chris more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue secures $19M from NSF to develop AI-driven programmable labs for semiconductors, advanced materials * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University researchers will lead a $19 million effort to build an online, cloud-based lab that provides access to physical labs, simulations and AI tools to a national community of remote users for designing advanced materials and manufacturing processes for semiconductor, aerospace, defense and energy systems.  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the coalition thanked Congress for closi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest * (Washington, D.C., August 4, 2026) - Today, at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America's farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. These actions include a series of data modernization, payment flexib more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College issued the following news: * * * SMWC's Bennett Named a '12 Under 40' Honoree * Ashley Bennett, M.Ed., assistant professor of education and chair of the education department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), has been named a recipient of the 2026 '12 Under 40' award by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and the Tribune-Star. The honor, which recognizes 12 outstanding young professionals in west-central Indiana for their contributions to their businesses  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity * Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to Grand Appliance in connection with Platinum Equity's investment in the company. As part of the transaction, Grand Appliance will enter into a strategic partnership with R&B Wholesale Distributors, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and leading West Coast-based appliance distributor. The combination brings together com more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars * Taft is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has once again recognized its IP practice and attorneys in the 2026 IP Stars guide. The firm is "Recommended" in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and nationally. In addition, several of the firm's practitioners have received individual IP Stars honors for their work in patents and trademarks: * John  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan 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 conspiracies to inflate and manipulate generic drug prices, reduce compet more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA College of Business welcomes new department chair * The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has named Dr. Gordon Schmidt as the new chair for the Department of Marketing and Management. Schmidt began his role on July 1. As department chair, Schmidt will collaborate with faculty and supervise department activities that support the college's mission to provide an innovative and relevant curriculum combined with hands-on st more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * University of Evansville Establishes International Partnership with Medicaps University in India The University of Evansville (UE) is partnering with Medicaps University in Indore, India, creating a strategic pathway that will expand international educational opportunities and strengthen academic collaboration for students and faculty at both institutions. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in student and faculty exchanges, join more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon helps families stay connected during Washington wildfires * #At a glance * Verizon's network remains strong * In response to the wildfires in Washington, Verizon is waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our customers connect with loved ones * This applies to all consumer and small business customers, including prepaid brands * Verizon Community Disaster Resilie more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Mean for Our Health * Soon we may not have to worry about changing our clocks twice a year, but that might not be a good thing. #Daylight Saving Time...Forever The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act earlier this month, which would make daylight saving time permanent. That means that our clocks would remain sprung one hour forward, as they are now. How woul more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Chairs Hearing on Future of American Small Businesses * **Click here or above to watch Senator Young's opening statement** WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired a hearing on the vital role small businesses will play in driving economic growth, innovation, and opportunity as America enters its next 250 years. To watch Senator Young's opening st more PR