TUCKER, Georgia, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Environmental Management Seminar to Address Regulatory Changes, Sustainability and Environmental Solutions * The 2026 USPOULTRY Environmental Management Seminar, taking place Sept. 17-18 in Destin, Fla., will bring together environmental professionals from across the poultry industry to explore the latest regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives and environmental management strategies.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * New AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters While Katie Hobbs (D) holds narrow overall lead, Andy Biggs (R) leads among highly motivated voters 50+, who accounted for 64% of the electorate in 2022. - Today, AARP released new polling showing that Arizona's highly engaged older voters could play a decisive role in the tight race for state governor this November, with issues including affordability, strengthening retirement securit more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado * Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to east-central Wisconsin to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following a tornado in the Fox Cities region.  The donation of emergency drinking water was shipped to Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * At the Crossroads of Innovation and Humanity: UWG's Orsega Named Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2026 Symposium on AI and Human Skills * Selected as a Governor's Teaching Fellow (GTF) for the 2026 symposium, "Generative AI Skills and Human Essential Skills," the University of West Georgia's Dr. Michael Orsega is stepping into a statewide conversation about the future of learning - one that asks how emerging technologies can elevate, rather than ecl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Administration to Delay Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid * #Full Senate Democratic caucus calls for withdrawal of CMS rule imposing onerous and subjective work requirements on vulnerable Americans trying to get & keep Medicaid coverage; Senators: "Implementing this rule will worsen Americans' overall quality of health, waste millions of dollars" WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), se more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Ife Finch Floyd, director of income security with the Housing and Income Security Team: * * * At Its 30th Anniversary, TANF Is Neither A Success Nor A Model for Other Programs Every family, from Atlanta to Boise, should be able to afford their basic needs and have a foundation of financial stability that creates long-term opportunity for parents and children. Direct cash assistance is a vital lifeline that families with the lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Joanna LeFebvre, policy analyst on the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * To Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers Every child should have access to a quality public education that prepares them for long-term opportunity and success. Yet lawmakers in many states continue jeopardizing that promise by increasing funding for private school voucher programs, often undermining  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta connects travelers to Europe's best eclipse-viewing destinations * On Aug. 12, 2026, the skies over dramatic Iceland and sunny Spain will darken, turning day into night during a long-awaited total solar eclipse. This rare phenomenon will be best observed along a wide path of totality crossing both destinations, offering an unforgettable spectacle set against landscapes of extraordinary natural beauty and cultural appeal. Delta is makin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in areas where industry by itself is not likely to inve more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia * CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's burdensome registration regulations of short-barre more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a propos more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * 10 Ways PEOs Can Manage I-9 Compliance Risks While Supporting Clients Proper completion, storage, and reverification of Form I-9 can be quite complex, especially in support of a large, dynamic workforce. PEOs that choose to offer Form I-9 support to clients as part of their overall service model must therefore place a heavy emphasis on compliance, to reduce potential liability for themselves and their clients. The specific approach ta more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * DOL's Disability Self-ID Form Has Been Renewed Despite Rollbacks on Data Collection: 5 Steps for Federal Contractors The federal government recently approved the Department of Labor's Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (Form CC-305) for continued use through July 2029, ensuring federal contractors continue collecting this information. The news comes as the government aims to roll back other demographic reporting obligati more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that Dallas-Fort Worth-based partner, Amy M. Stewart, has become Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, the country's largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. Amy assumes this leadership role for the 2026-2027 bar year after most recently serving as Chair-Elect. "Amy and her talented team joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman: * * * Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturers, and technology companies have explored the pote more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide. Currently, federal law provides strong penalties for robberies involving banks and  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026 * HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado. - High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Robert D. Atkinson, senior fellow, founder and former president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition": * * * Chairman Budd, Ranking Member Baldwin, and members of the Committee, I am Robert Atkinson. As the founder, former president, and now a senior fe more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director * Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1. Fasolino joins Kennesaw State from Clemson University, where she most recently served as professor of nursing in the School of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer unveils plans for nationally televised FCS kickoff, free concert series University leaders highlight ESPN season opener and enhanced game-day experience - MACON, Ga. -Mercer University and Mercer Athletics, in partnership with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, a Double Bear Mercer graduate, officially launched the countdown to the 2026 football season on Aug. 6, unveiling plans for the nationally televised Aug. 29 FCS Kickoff matchup against East Texas A&M more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine * UConn School of Medicine once again is home to a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship training program. The School of Medicine previously had one from 2013-2019. Fellows will train predominantly in the Mohs surgery clinic taking care of a multitude of skin cancer patients ranging from routine to complex. They will also gain exposure and expertise weekly in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act * Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, landmark housing legislation which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlog, and create thousands of union jobs. This bill p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 [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 new office leaders to serve Central Florida New hires bring deep banking experience to Winter Park, Longwood and Apopka offices - ORLANDO, Fla. -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier this year, has added three financial professiona more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 [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 expands Tallahassee leadership team with veteran banker Chris Mills brings 26 years of local market banking experience to the firm - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Aug. 6, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners has named Chris Mills as regional president in Tallahassee, a key leaders more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he is joining 14 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act, which the coalition calls critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide. Currently, federal law provides more PR

ROSWELL, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following statement: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation releases statement on Department of Ed's call to action for American universities SLF released the following statement after the Department of Education called on university presidents to reaffirm colleges as places of excellence: "Now is the time for America's universities to finally pull away from woke indoctrination and focus on education. SLF has taken on multiple cases involving universities imposing politic more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Traxion Materials to Expand Tire Shredding, Recycling Operations in Campbell County Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Traxion Materials officials announced today the company will expand operations in Campbell County. Traxion Materials has invested more than $5 million in Jacksboro, Tennessee, through more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named to the State Bar of Michigan's 2026 "A Lawyer Helps" Pro Bono Honor Roll, earning recognition for the firm's collective pro bono hours and the individual contributions of six attorneys during 2025. The Honor Roll celebrates attorneys, law firms, and corporations that go above and beyond to expand access to justice across Mich more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty * The University of North Florida welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall. These educators and researchers add to UNF's expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience. They bring the University's active faculty count t more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher By Kim Horner Computer science professor Dr. Kevin Hamlen is on a quest to train students in a combination of high-demand computer-security skills: the mathematical reasoning needed to prove software is secure and the programming expertise needed to uncover real-world vulnerabilities that could lead to cyberattacks. The University of Texas at Dallas cybersecurity expert said students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO of U more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops Valdosta State University's Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia's tomato and pepper producers. Their research project -- "Exploring a Potential Host Range Shift of Xanthomonas campestris pv. raphani in Commercial Tomato and Pepper Production in South Georgia" -- focuse more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on Dr. Erica Schwartz's Nomination to Lead the CDC Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on his decision not to support the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "As a voice for Georgia, I am honored to represent the hardworking scientists, doctors, and administrative professionals who make up the CDC. These more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after today's Farm Bill markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee.  "Today's Agriculture Committee markup was a missed opportunity to advance a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports farmers and families. Between the president's tariff policy and his ongoing war in Iran, our farmers and the Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Wyden Push Trump Administration to Cut Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Ron Wyden are calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a policy that imposes strict Medicaid eligibility requirements on Americans seeking to obtain and maintain coverage Senator Warnock is a leading proponent of Medicaid expansion and has long championed efforts to increase access to affordable health care About 1 more PR