LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Ernst, Gillibrand Aim to Eliminate Federal Pensions for Sex Offenders * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) are working together to end taxpayer-funded pensions for convicted sex offenders. Under current law, federal employees convicted of sex crimes, including against children, remain eligible to collect their pensions, ev more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 8 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * From Sydney Opera House to Northern Stage: powerful Indigenous dance production finally arrives in the North East * A critically acclaimed dance production exploring the trauma of Australia's Stolen Generations is to receive its UK premiere here in the North East this month - more than six years after it was first planned for the region. The Other Side of Me, a collaboration between Northu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Miller-Meeks Bill to Detect and Prevent Cancer Signed Into Law Legislation led by Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) that would help detect and prevent cancer was signed into law by President Trump as part of a historic spending package. The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act establishes Medicare coverage for Multi-Cancer Early Detection more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Zach Nunn is a Fighter for Iowa Yesterday, Vice President JD Vance visited Des Moines, Iowa, to highlight the massive wins Zach Nunn and Republicans have delivered for Iowans. During his visit, Vance praised Nunn's record as a proven fighter for his district, noting he "does the right thing, not just when the cameras are on, but when they're off too." "Vice President V more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 4 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * J. Louis Mullen Acquires Creston Publishing Company from Shaw Media J. Louis "Louie" Mullen has acquired Creston Publishing Company (CPC) in south-central Iowa from Shaw Media. The acquisition includes The Creston News Advertiser, Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, The Weekly, Adair County Free Press and The Fontanelle Observer. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Dirks more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering student groups continue to excel at annual ASCE championship * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering student groups took home several awards at the 2026 ASCE Symposium at the beginning of April. The KU ASCE chapter and Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge programs traveled to Carbondale, Illinois, to take part in their respective competitions. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures $27 Million in Community Project Funding for Southeast Iowa * In the 119th Congress alone, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has successfully secured $27 million in Community Project Funding for transformational projects in southeast Iowa, including major investments in childcare, rural health care, water infrastructure, law enforcement, and workforce develop more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Highlights Working Families Tax Cuts with Iowa Manufacturers * DES MOINES, IA - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) on Monday toured Innovative Manufacturing & Engineering (IME) to see firsthand how the Working Families Tax Cuts are helping small manufacturers in Iowa invest in new equipment, expand production, and hire more workers during National Small Business Week. B-roll video is available here. "Sm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Cancer in Iowa * Q: What did you learn from the recent report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry? A: The report found Iowa ranked second highest in the United States for new cancer cases. The findings show we've got more work to do to advance cancer awareness, prevention and treatments. It also helps explain why cancer is top of mind for Iowans who contact my office or when I visit with peo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed's Bipartisan TEACH Improvement Act Would Increase Pay for Aspiring Educators As Rhode Islanders celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on the TEACH Improvement Act (S.4415). This legislation would strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial sup more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - Sanford Health, the nation's leading rural nonprofit health system dedicated to transforming the health care experience, and North Memorial Health, a nonprofit health system based in the Twin Cities focused on empowering patients to achieve their best health, have signed a definitive more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently joined Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, legislation that would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years. RCHD supports rural more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 9 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * A Lasting Legacy: Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev. Bradley Longfield, PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching. A respected professor, scholar, and minister in the Presbyterian Church (U more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Trade with China quietly shook U.S. community banks Community banks struggled in places hit hard by China competition * Free trade with China has changed the way America does business since the country joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002. Industries across the U.S. economy have seen significant upheaval as a result of competition with Chinese business and ind more PR