WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * TEN WEEKS OUT: Democrats' "Growing Momentum" Stretches "Toss-Up" Battle for Senate Control "Deep into Trump Country" Axios: "At the start of the cycle, Cook Political Report called Democrats' path to a Senate majority 'herculean.' Last week, it declared the battle for the Senate a toss-up" NBC News' Ryan Nobles: "The results in Alaska during this last primary were as good as they could possibly be with Mary Peltola.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to San Diego Business Journal's '50 Women of Influence in Law' List * SAN DIEGO - Aug. 24, 2026 - Rachel C. Edwards, Manpreet Kaur, and Brittany Ranelli (Wunderlich), associates in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's San Diego office, were named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2026 "50 Women of Influence in Law" list. According to the publication, the annual list recognizes more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * 61 Nationally Renowned People and Groups Support The Buckeye Institute's Case to Overturn Federal Ban on Home Distilling * Columbus, OH - Sixty-one nationally renowned organizations, public interest law firms, states, and individuals from across the country filed amicus briefs supporting The Buckeye Institute's clie more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Advises Clean Your Dirty Face in Sale to Gorgeous Collective Akerman represented the franchisor Clean Your Dirty Face, a facial bar brand offering 30-minute facial services and a proprietary skincare product line, in its sale to Gorgeous Collective, a multi-brand beauty and wellness franchise platform anchored by IMAGE Studios and a portfolio company of private equity firm MPK Equity Partners. Founded in 2015, Clean Your Dirty Face has grown to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by Faith Engagement Director Daniel Trippie: * * * America Doesn't Have Enough Skilled Workers - And the Shortage Is About to Get Worse By 2030, Pennsylvania alone will be short more than 300,000 skilled-trade workers. Zoom out to the national picture, and the trades are projected to add 7.3 million open positions by 2034. At the same time, a whole generation is leaving school loaded with debt and no real career direction more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Art, Technology, and Human Presence: Jordan Vinyard Earns Elite Vermont Residency * Kinetic installation artist Jordan Vinyard, professor of art at the University of Science of Arts of Oklahoma and Director of Art Wrecker Studios has been selected for a prestigious artist residency at the Vermont Studio Center - joining a select few of Oklahoma's finest creators to be chosen in the program's 40-year history. The Vermont Studio Ce more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads Coalition of States Raising Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting * Lincoln, NE - Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers co-led a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related financial activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The letter addresses the Big 4's stated commitmen more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron students present findings at NIH-funded summer program * Two Cameron University students were selected as winners of their categories while presenting original research during the recently completed Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium in Oklahoma City. SURP includes several summer research programs, including the Oklahoma IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (OK-INBRE), and is funded by the National Institutes of H more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Can laws make social media safer for young people? * From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S. states are exploring a wide range of strategies to protect young people online. The flurry of legislation reflects growing concern about social media's role in youth mental health, as rates of depression and anxiety have increased in recent years. But policy approaches have varied  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer, senior research analyst Robert Stilson and journalist Fred Lucas: * * * The "Charities" influencing elections: 2024 and beyond A new CRC report on the charities trying to influence elections is available for download. - From the Constitutional Convention through the end of the 20th century, American elections were a simple, widely understood and respected, core act of citizenship. Of cours more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Caring for the canopy: New urban forester to continue Virginia Tech's tree stewardship By Abby Heffner Gothic architecture and Hokie Stone often define first impressions of the Blacksburg campus. However, just as essential are the 11,689 trees that shape those spaces, provide environmental benefits, and contribute to the campus community. The university's urban forest offers shade, supports biodiversity, and creates outdoor spaces for education, research, and r more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 24 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins * SUNY Oneonta is buzzing with life once again, celebrating the arrival of more than 1,000 new students and the return of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester. On Wednesday and Thursday, a crew of staff and student volunteers in "Red's Squad" T-shirts welcomed members of the Class of 2030, arriving in Oneonta from communities large and small across  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by Evan Ellis, senior associate (non-resident) in the Americas Program: * * * What's Behind China's Problematic Advance in Uruguay? Introduction In February 2026, Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi made a state visit to Beijing, signing numerous nontransparent cooperation agreements advancing collaboration with the People's Republic of China (PRC) on meat and fish meal exports. Many other agreements were nonpublic and in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA supports 1,000th Super Hornet delivery * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations St. Augustine team successfully supported the delivery of the 1,000th modified F/A-18 Super Hornet from the contractor's facility at Cecil Airport here June 30. The 1,000th aircraft delivery highlights decades of continuous agency F/A-18 Super Hornet support, ensuring warfighters are equipped with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Department of Justice Announces Launch of National Fraud Detection Center to Combat Fraud Against Taxpayer-Funded Programs NFDC Opens with Widespread Collaboration with Inspectors General and Law Enforcement Agencies - Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal gover more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Facts Not on Fox News: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined $366 billion in venture-capital funding raised by companies big and small in 2026 What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom, California secures more venture capital funding than the rest of the country combined. - Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California, the nation's #1 state for venture capital, has reached anothe more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Film alumni help power summer movie season * Alumni of FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts have left their mark on some of this summer's most prominent movies. Nat Sanders (BFA '02) served as an editor on "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," David Robert Mitchell (MFA '02) wrote, directed and produced "The End of Oak Street," and Alex Ullom (BFA '20) wrote, directed and edited the independent thriller "It Ends." Ullom's classmates Carrie Carusone and Ev more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * College announces official launch of 'pivotal' healthcare initiative Moving quickly to implement a top strategic priority, the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University has announced the official launch of its Business of Healthcare Initiative. In alignment with FSU Health, the initiative applies the college's world-class strengths in research, teaching and industry engagement to address the Florida healt more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * College fills three prestigious Wertheim-named roles The Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University has announced the appointment of two of its own world-renowned scholars and one workforce-focused healthcare executive to prestigious Wertheim-named positions. The appointees are: * Michael Holmes, Ph.D., a prolific and heavily cited researcher in the Department of Management, as the Herbert Wertheim Distin more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Cyncly on Acquisition of imos * LONDON - Aug. 24, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London and Berlin offices have advised Cyncly, a portfolio company of TA Associates (TA) and Genstar Capital (Genstar), on its acquisition of imos, a leading provider of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, integration, and automation software solutions for the woodworking, furn more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is revising regulations governing personal watercraft at Gulf Islands National Seashore, reducing flat-wake zones in Mississippi and Florida and adding closures at West Petit Bois Island and the Fort Pickens ferry pier. The final rule takes effect September 23, 2026. It changes regulations under 36 CFR part 7 that govern where personal watercraft, or PWCs, may operate, how they may be operated and where they may land within the seashore. The seashore enco more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 24 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Jane Granberry Carries Ole Miss Spirit as Miss Mississippi * OXFORD, Miss. - They might not be obvious, but Jane Granberry's Miss Mississippi sash has red and blue threads woven throughout it for not only America's 250th birthday, but for Ole Miss, too. The Hattiesburg native credits the University of Mississippi for preparing her for her moment as Miss Mississippi. "Ole Miss has played such a big role in preparing me for Miss Mississippi," the S more PR

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, August 23, 2026 * "This operation is a clear and decisive reminder that SOUTHCOM is taking the fight directly to the cartels." On August 23, under the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan's direction, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific. Confirmed in more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Class of 2030 * : Saint Francis Welcomes Its First Class of Red Wolves A little rain (or even a complete drenching at times) couldn't dampen the excitement as Saint Francis University welcomed the Class of 2030 to Loretto. New students and their families arrived on Thursday, August 20, for New Student Check-In during one of the rainiest move-in days in recent memory. With the help of dedicated Orientation Counselors sporting rain ponchos,  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Minimum wage violations hit record in 2025 * Minimum wage violations appear to be on the rise, according to new Cleveland Fed research based on data from the 10 most populous states. A record 5 percent of non-exempt workers in those states experienced a minimum wage violation in 2025, according to the research, which relies on data from the US Census Bureau's Current Population Survey. That percentage has nearly doubled since 2004.  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 24 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Partnership Brings Affordable Ranch Management Education to Producers * Noble Institute's Will Moseley demonstrates techniques for identifying soil quality to a group of workshop attendees. Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and Noble Research Institute continue their partnership to provide practical farm and ranch management education at a reduced cost. The collaboration connects producers with strategies for strengthening soil health, improving graz more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving social psychologist Jonathan Haidt: * * * Full Transcript: Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Jonathan Haidt on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Jonathan Haidt: AI is scaring the hell out of people, as it rightfully should. The existential threats are extraordinary. We should be talking about them every day. The threats to children are far beyond those of social media. Dasha Bur more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill Requiring Influencers to Disclose Payments by Foreign Governments * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), joined by co-leads Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced the Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act, legislation to strengthen transparency surrounding foreign influence online by expressly inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Nonprofits' Tax-Exempt Status * WASHINGTON-U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Representative Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) today introduced the Safeguarding America's Nonprofits Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code and clarify that a nonprofit's federal tax-exempt status does not constitute federal financial assistance. "Nonprofits across the country depend on their tax-exempt more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers Find No Connection Between Pesticide Exposure and Social Difficulties Common in Autism * Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows. Evidence over time has suggested that organophosphate pesticides, which work by interfering wit more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 25 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Part of Coalition Voicing Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in raising concerns over climate-related financial activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. "These firms stand to profit from the climate relat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Joins Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling to Highlight No Tax on Tips, Address Restaurant Workforce Crisis * MIAMI, FL -Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and South Florida restaurant leaders for a roundtable focused on No Tax on Tips, the pressures facing locally owned restaurants, and the industry's need for a stable, legal workforce. "Miami gathers around its restauran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the largest international herpetological society, issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * 2026 recipients of the Hansen Herpetological Photographic Award We are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of the Robert W. Hansen Herpetological Photographic Award, presented at this year's SSAR Business Meeting at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. This new award recognizes Robert (Bob) Hansen's 30-plus years of service to SSAR, a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * TAND: A New Framework for ALS, FTD and Related Brain Diseases * A major international review led by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurologist Dr. Michael Benatar argues that some diseases, including ALS, frontotemporal dementia and LATE, should be classified by their shared TDP-43 biology. On the surface, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 enc more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * BIMS Alumnus Guides Students Toward Diverse Healthcare Paths Ever the Aggie, Ricardo Diaz '00 has grounded his career in service, leadership, and a deep appreciation for the people who keep healthcare running. After two decades working as a hospital executive across the country, he returned to Aggieland in 2023 and now serves as assistant vice president for clinical affairs for the Texas A&M more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Bonita Springs Voters Approve Transformative Investment for Bonita Estero Rail Trail Bonita Springs, Fla. - Today, Bonita Springs voters have approved a landmark $35 million ballot measure to purchase land and fund a portion of trail construction of the Bonita Springs portion of a transformative new trail corridor, the Bonita Estero Rail Trail, creating a major new opportunity for safe transportation, outdoor recreation and conservation,  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Destinations & Experiences Partners with UCF to Develop Tomorrow's Leaders * Expanding on a decades-long partnership, Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida have launched the first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation to develop the future leaders of global theme park and resort destinations. Recent graduates share their journey from UCF to Universal Orl more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * USF launches new bachelor's degree in nursing at St. Petersburg campus * By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing Florida is projected to face a shortage of nearly 20,000 registered nurses over the next decade, according to the Florida Hospital Association. To address this growing concern locally, the University of South Florida is further expanding nursing education in St. Petersburg. Starting thi more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA research could improve autonomous vehicle systems * A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to improve the reliability and efficiency of multi-agent systems in unpredictable real-world environments, research that could lead to better-performing autonomous vehicles. Sihong He, assistant professor of computer science, is partnering with Yue Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: 10 Organizations, Trade Groups and a School District Endorse Senator Moody's Efforts to Fund Vocational Training Senator Ashley Moody's legislation to help ensure more educational opportunities for technical and trade students is gaining steam--receiving additional endorsements from major trade organizations. Senator Moody's TRADES Act would increase what elite, multi-billion-dollar-endowment universities, such as Harvar more PR