WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of people who have houses, the more than sixty percent of  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Attaining a healthy weight range linked to lower risk of type 1 diabetes progression * A Baylor College of Medicine-led team found that moving into a normal weight range was associated with about half the risk of progressing to clinical type 1 diabetes (T1D), particularly in youth. This observational study, published in Diabetes Care, was conducted in individuals with early signs of type 1 diabetes. "T1D is an autoimmune disease in which the body's  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont University Selected for Inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows Program * The Gordan E. Inman College of Nursing joins nine other institutions in a two-year initiative to reshape how nursing schools train the next generation NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2026) -Belmont University's Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing has been selected to join the inaugural class of the Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows (ANI Fellows) program, a collaborative in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1 percent, changed little both over the mon more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk * Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:34 Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Illinois and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Texas and West Virginia Have the Largest Monthly J more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Ben Winters, director of AI and privacy at the Consumer Federation of America, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud": * * * Thank you, Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee. My name is Ben Winters, and I am the Director of AI and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), one of the nation's leading non-profit consumer or more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * FAA Executive Physician/Scientist Joins UCF Aerospace Medicine Team * #Highlights * UCF has recruited one of the nation's foremost aerospace medicine experts. After decades leading the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Melchor Antunano joins the College of Medicine as professor, chief technologist and medical innovation officer. * A Mexico City native, Antunano came to America in 1985 to complete an ae more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 22 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Five M-DCPS Schools Ranked Among Nation's Top 100 High Schools by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report's annual list of the nation's best schools is out, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has solidified its place of excellence with five of our high schools appearing among the Top 100 Best High Schools in the U.S. Additionally, 15 M-DCPS high schools rank in Florida's Top 50. U.S. News & World Report's list of the 202 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 22 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Following Additional New World Screwworm Detection in Mexico, Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Animal Import Restrictions for California, Arizona Counties Following the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Mexican state of Sonora, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced today that 4 California counties and 5 Arizona counties are being added to Florida's list  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Law welcomes Class of 2029, sets new LSAT record * The Florida State University College of Law welcomed its most academically accomplished entering class to date. The Class of 2029 arrives as FSU College of Law celebrates its 60th anniversary and sets a new law school record with a median LSAT score of 169. The 116-member class also enters with a median undergraduate GPA of 3.93. "The academic strength of this incoming class reflects t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research * Florida State University students, faculty and staff are getting an in-depth lesson on artificial intelligence and its applications in research, courtesy of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The 2026 AI Bootcamp series kicked off Aug. 6 on campus and runs through Oct. 9. The free educational series, organiz more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $8.8 Million for Projects Across Northwest Florida Rural Communities * BONIFAY, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $8.8 million to 12 small and rural communities across Northwest Florida to support critical infrastructure investments and community development projects. The funding, awarded through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Community Planning  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Shirin Mirdamadi-Tehrani as Intellectual Property Associate * BOSTON - Aug. 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Shirin Mirdamadi-Tehrani, a registered patent attorney, as an Intellectual Property & Technology associate based in the firm's Boston office. Tehrani counsels technology and life sciences companies on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and intellectual prop more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Brad Kaufman Named Finalist for American Lawyer Industry Awards Best Mentor * WEST PALM BEACH - Aug. 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Chairman and Global Chairman of Professional Development and Integration Brad Kaufman has been named a finalist for the American Lawyer Industry Awards' Best Mentor recognition. The award honors lawyers and professional staff who have demonst more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Group of States, Civil Rights and Education Organizations Urge Supreme Court to Hear Special Education Petition WASHINGTON-- Yesterday, a broad coalition of amici--including a 14-state coalition led by South Carolina and West Virginia, ExcelinEd, the Alliance Defending Freedom, and the New Civil Liberties Alliance--filed briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to grant a petition askingwhether the government can withh more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Guide to a Successful Semester at UCF * #Highlights * Discover the many campus resources available to support your academic success, personal well-being and future career goals. * Learn where to find tutoring, career guidance, well-being support, study spaces, transportation options and more. * Start the semester with confidence and make the most of your UCF experience by taking advantage of the many opportunities designed to help every Kni more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises River Associates on Acquisition of Diamond Wipes * CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (August 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented River Associates Investments L.P., a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in its acquisition of Diamond Wipes, Inc. a contract manufacturer of disposable wet wipes and liquid-fill personal care products. The transaction closed o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI from WLNS: "Unknown US House candidate who secured Green Party nod with little vetting donated to Republicans in 2023" WLNS has reported that Shane Dedrick, the Green Party nominee in Michigan's 7th congressional district, donated to Republican Perry Johnson and that "party officials say they have not been able to reach him" following his nomination - raising concerns from "a spokesperson for the Green Party [who] said there is a possib more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Alzheimer's Association Highlights Urgent Need for ASAP Act on Fox News * Advocates Call for Passage of ASAP Act with nearly 200 Bipartisan Cosponsors WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, highlights the growing bipartisan support behind the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130), which currently has nearly 200 cosponso more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NYT: "Trump Threatens Suit Over Report He Doesn't Like, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic" Today, The New York Times reported on Trump's latest efforts "aiming to intimidate a critic," with the threat of a defamation lawsuit against the Center for American Progress following their release of a report that found his deployment of the National Guard to cities did not reduce violent crime. "Donald Trump is a wannabe dictator wielding ev more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Hannity on Fox News * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News last night on a panel with Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) where the pair discussed how the Democratic Socialists of America are no longer on the fringe of the Democratic Party, but have taken over the Democratic Party entirely. Senator Britt touted Republican wins that are aligned with the American people, and contr more PR

DANIA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 22 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * Announcing the 2026-2027 Forage Fish Research Program Fellows: Advancing Vital Ecosystem Studies in Florida The IGFA is proud to announce two new Forage Fish Research Program (FFRP) Fellows for the 2026-2027 cohort, chosen by the Florida Forage Fish Coalition, which includes the IGFA, Pew Charitable Trusts, Fish Florida, Florida Wildlife Federation, Angler Action Foundation, American Sportfishing Association, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, a more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing * Summer in Rhode Island wouldn't be the same without Del's Lemonade, and for Sydney Amaral '26 it has been a season for squeezing the most out of a marketing internship at one of the Ocean State's most iconic brands. Amaral, who is set to graduate in December with a Marketing degree, has been looking for jobs in the cosmetics or finance industries, but it's her backgrou more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Causey announces hiring of new chief deputy Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey named a new chief deputy commissioner to help lead the North Carolina Department of Insurance, effective Oct. 1. Chuck Myers brings an extensive combination of insurance and law enforcement experience to his new role. He will take over for Chief Deputy Commissioner Jackie Obusek, who announced her retirement after 30 years at the Dep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Honors Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award Winners Two Recipients Will Be Honored during NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - In a quest to promote lifelong learning, faculty development and excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing created the Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award: Honoring the Pursuit of Excellence & Advancement of Nurse Educator Certifications in 2023. In each annual award more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Moody Renews Commitment to End Opioid Crisis On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives stolen by fentanyl and working to end the opioid crisis. As Florida's former Attorney General, and now as U.S. Senator, Moody has fought to hold drug traffickers accountable, secure the border, and support law enforcemen more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * OnlyFans Content Creator Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Tax Fraud * Tampa, Florida -Kylie Perez, a/k/a "Natalie Monroe," has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to one year in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. Perez pleaded guilty on May 20, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to court document more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU researchers work to improve spacecraft spatial awareness and safety The environment is similar, whether it is a car on the highway or a satellite in low Earth orbit. In both cases, spatial awareness is key, but the challenge is far greater for spacecraft. Objects ranging from 1 millimeter to 10 centimeters can travel at speeds close to Mach 40, creating a hazardous microscopic projectile for satellites that first must be detected before being av more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 22 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * PenAir Credit Union makes $1.7 million commitment to UWF Athletics, names Field House Today, the University of West Florida announced a $1.7 million commitment from PenAir Credit Union that will expand the credit union's longstanding partnership with Argonaut Athletics, including naming the UWF Field House the PenAir Field House and the exclusive premium club space  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [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 among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row * RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle Business Journal announced the ranking at a more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Dean Sylvester Little remembered for steadfast commitment to student success * Sylvester Little served Polk State College for more than half of the College's history. Despite being retired for more than five years, his impact on Polk State was felt by many and is still present today. During his time at Polk State from 1987 through 2020, Little served several roles - from his early days in the classroom to retiring as Dean of Student Services. L more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Ponte Vedra Beach Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme Involving COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment * Jacksonville, Florida - James Elliott Davis, II (37, Ponte Vedra Beach) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan Pratt to seven years and seven months in federal prison in connection to his guilty plea to bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of mail. As part of his sent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Trump's Anti-Vax Obsession Becomes GOP Political Crisis: Public Health Project Newsletter The more voters learn about Donald Trump's recent anti-vax executive order that endangers kids and raises costs, the more his Republican accomplices in Congress should sweat about keeping their jobs. A national poll dropped this week showing strong voter revulsion to Trump's scheme to water down federal vaccine recommendations for children. Few are buying Trump's lies trying to ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Imposing Sanctions on Cuban Regime Actors Associated with Marxist Subversive Networks and Corrupt Economic Dealings The Cuban regime has long sponsored a vast subversive network in the United States aimed at identifying, cultivating, and radicalizing subversives, largely operating under the pretext of educational or cultural exchange. Just days ago, the regime attempted to use Communist kingpin and despot Fidel Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud": * * * "The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Thank you all for being here today. One of the biggest issues I hear about from Floridians and seniors around the country is the growing threat of scams, fraud, and financial exploitation. Whether it's a  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Executive Charged With Insider Trading * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JESUS LUIS MORELL, a senior executive at HEICO Corporation ("HEICO"), with three counts of securities fraud stemming from multiple instances of insider trading based on misappropriated financial information belonging to his employer more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026 * Forty-seven accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Connecticut Technology Council's 21st annual Women of Innovation(r) awards on October 27 in Branford, Conn. Among the 47 finalists are three women from Southern: Julia Irwin, interim provost and vice president for academic affair more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * St. Augustine Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Defrauding Senior of More Than $2 Million * Jacksonville, Florida - Eric James Stone (43, St. Augustine) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to six years and eight months in federal prison for committing wire fraud and money laundering. Stone was also ordered to pay $2,037,103 in restitution to his victim. He pleaded guilt more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on October 14th - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Dan Green * "Congressman Darren Soto has been a tireless advocate for Central Florida's working families for his entire career - putting in the work year after year and getting results for his community. Dan Green is a far-right extremist that is only concerned with keeping money in the hands of the wealthiest Americans at working families' expense. This November, Florida voters are going to reject Green and send  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches New Initiatives to Supercharge Space Port Construction, Develop New Space Launch Routes * Call to action will advance America's space dominance in the race against China WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching two new initiatives to ensure continued American dominance in the global commercial s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Protect American Farmers and Fertilizer Producers Against Rising Costs and Chinese Weaponization * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Zachary Nunn (IA-3), members of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, today led a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Ja more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Football Stadium Gains 2, Alumni-Made Murals * When droves of fans step inside the gates of the new and improved Roth Tower at Acrisure Bounce House, they'll be greeted with two one-of-a-kind, alumni-made murals and a welcome message that's 100% UCF: "It's a perfect day to bounce in Orange County, Florida." The Roth Tower project, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from the Orange County Board of more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Roth Tower 2.0 Is Here, and You've Got To See It * #Highlights * UCF celebrated the completion of the Roth Tower project, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from Orange County. * The tower increases premium capacity, expands suite offerings and provides unique event opportunities year-round, attracting more fans, visitors and events to the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village beyond game days.  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF launches Master of Science in Sport Analytics this fall * The University of North Florida's Silverfield College of Education and Human Services will launch a new Master of Science in Sport Analytics program this fall, preparing the next generation of data-driven professionals to meet rapidly growing demand across professional sports, collegiate athletics and sport technology industries. The global sport analytics market -valued at approxi more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, Aug. 22 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Putting Humans in Context: Faculty Member Brings Biological Anthropology to Kosovo Britney Kyle is looking to expand academia in the European country to give students new prospectives on the country's past Written by Sydney Kern Anthropology Professor and Department Chair Britney Kyle, Ph.D., spent her sabbatical sharing her expertise in examining human skeletons with students and faculty from the University of Prishtina in Kosovo, a country  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM researcher joins national effort to listen for ripples in spacetime * A new University of New Mexico faculty member is joining a national research effort aimed at better understanding one of the universe's most mysterious phenomena: gravitational waves. Timothy Dolch, an associate professor in UNM's Department of Physics and Astronomy, is part of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) Collaboration, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's next generation during today's Rose Garden ceremony: more PR