SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children * Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On behalf of America's Credit Unions and the Credit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, a nonpro more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * As Public Health Compliance Deadline Approaches, Hickenlooper Conducts Oversight Visit to Aurora ICE Detention Center * Hickenlooper demanded transparency on recent TB case at the Aurora facility from ICE and GEO and compliance with state order DENVER - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Aurora ICE Detention Center in advance of tonight's deadline for the GEO Group, the private company that more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer * MISSOULA - On a spring afternoon in San Francisco, surrounded by peers, Bronte Wittpenn entered a small and uncommon circle: University of Montana journalism alumni who helped carry a project to journalism's highest rung. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting went to reporters Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munce and Sara DiNatale. But Wittpenn produced the vis more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia * Following the Release of Robert Gilman After 1666 Days, Senators Fight for Five Others Who Remain in Captivity Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 14 Senate Democratic colleagues on a letter urgin more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 * Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Kennedy era with a home game against Southern Utah, a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: [Category: Union] * * * Explore Diverse Voices in Labor History * The labor movement has always been shaped by people from many different backgrounds, identities, and communities, even when their stories have not always received the attention they deserve. A new series of NEA learning courses gives members the opportunity to explore some of those stories and learn more about the leaders, movements, and moments that helped shape organized lab more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Colorado Employers Face Increased Exposure to Gender Discrimination Claims: Your 6-Step Action Plan A new Colorado Court of Appeals decision makes it harder for employers to fight gender-based retaliation claims. The court found that an employee who claimed she was retaliated against for complaining about her wages maintained a valid claim even though she did not allege that the pay dispute involved sex or gender discrimination. You more PR

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to enroll approximately 2,000 students overall, with  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Erickson as Director of the Regulatory Compliance Division for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Regulatory Compliance Division reviews rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies. Matthew Erickson of Austin serves as a staff attorney with the Supreme Court of Texas. He previously worked a more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 17 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU to Host Prestigious MOP Conference in 2028 Marking Historic Debut in Hong Kong and Convening Global Outer Planetary Magnetosphere Experts * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2028 Magnetospheres of Outer Planets (MOP) Conference. As the premier global symposium in space physics, MOP has been held biennially since the 1970s and will make its historic debut in Hong Kong in 2028, more than half a cen more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach * HOUSTON, TX, August 17, 2026: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 29-key Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach, located at 3615 Timon Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78402. The property, built in 1999, was purchased by Timon Bay Hospitality LLC, based in Irving, Texas, from Ranjit & Gita LLC,  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus Potter, acting chair and associate professor of the more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for unredacted v more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines. "As meas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines.  more PR

FORT MORGAN, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- Morgan Community College issued the following news release: * * * MCC Welcomes Two New Faculty for Fall 2026 These new team members add valuable expertise to MCC and strengthen the college's ability to provide quality programs, services, and student support. - Morgan Community College (MCC) welcomes two new faculty members Chelsea Cervi, Psychology Faculty, and Bailey Ramey, Precision Agriculture Faculty, for the 2026-2027 academic year. Chelsea Cervi earned a Master of Science in Psychology from the Univ more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general against Meta Platforms, Inc.  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Oredigger Camp celebrates 10 years of community building, engineering challenges and Gaga Ball * Oredigger Camp, the first-year orientation program in Colorado's Rocky Mountains that all incoming Mines students attend, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. Since launching in 2017, Oredigger Camp has grown in size from 195 students during the inaugural sessions to the entire incoming class in recent years, with 1,520 first-year and transfer stud more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year * M. Parans Paranthaman, an expert in solid-state chemistry and materials science at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been named R&D World's 2026 Researcher of the Year. The honor recognizes his career translating fundamental materials research into practical technologies with real-world applications. Paranthaman more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth * Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total student enrollment over the last two years, up from over 1,900 students in 2025 and more than 1,700 in 2024, further solidifying Florida Poly's reputation as a premier destination fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT CRISSCROSSING COLORADO'S 4TH DISTRICT IN AUGUST FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURE, ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION, RURAL HEALTHCARE, AND SECURITY * Highlands Ranch, CO -August is off to a fast start in the district as Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has traveled throughout Colorado's 4th Congressional District to engage directly with local leaders, businesses, and communities. Her visits have centered on strengthening agriculture, s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, and Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary U.S. Department of Defense 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Secretary Hegseth, We write to express our deep concern regarding public reports that the Department of Defense plans to significantly reduce U.S. contributions to North Atlantic Trea more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Sixth Annual Blanding Golf Tournament Raises Money for Student Scholarships * MONTICELLO, Utah -Earlier this summer, Utah State University Blanding hosted its 6th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament brought together 18 different teams that helped raise money toward nontraditional scholarships. Seventy-two golfers and 12 volunteers gathered on the Hideout Golf Course in Monticello on June 6. The event was sponsored by Redd's Ace Hardware and Hideou more PR

PANAMA CITY, Panama, Aug. 18 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Legacy of conservation Shared love of biodiversity seeds new endowment The Cristian Samper and Adriana Casas Endowment will support future conservation efforts. Cristian Samper and his late wife Adriana Casas shared a passion for biodiversity and the environment. Their love was so strong, in fact, that they forewent wedding gifts to create a fellowship fund to train the next generation of conservationists in their native Colombia.  more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * ChatGPT Edu launches for students The student access phase of UCCS's ChatGPT Edu initiative launched today, August 14, 2026. With the launch of this phase, all enrolled full-time and part-time UCCS students will receive access to ChatGPT Edu, making UCCS one of the growing number of universities providing institutionally managed AI tools across the campus community. CU leaders have worked with OpenAI to make this optional tool availab more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR