BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * A nationwide celebration: ESPN marks America 250 with unforgettable content across platforms * * SportsCenter July 4 th special originates from multiple locations across the country * com multimedia presentation takes road trip across America * Get Up, First Take programs joining the celebration ESPN is celebrating America's 250 th anniversary with multiple content initiatives, including a special edition of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI Defeated in North Carolina and Kansas After releasing a dozen hidden camera investigations from universities in both the Tar Heel State and the Jayhawk State, and after hundreds of Accuracy in Media activists emailed university trustees, North Carolina and Kansas have now enacted meaningful bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in higher education. For months, Accuracy in Media has called for every state to enact a Florida-style DEI ban which prohibits educator more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General. In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Ranking Member Richard Durbin, and members more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 26, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * Alaska Airlines, the Association of Flight Attendants, and union thuggery for the digital age Republicans and supposed conservatives who want to hand America's labor unions more power to extract resources from and compel activities among America's working people have a gigantic problem: Big Labor is extremely socially and culturally progressive, endorsing left more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Further Weaken Voting Rights Act * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Two months after the Trump Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, the Court's conservative supermajority has taken another step to threaten the rig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities * WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7 * LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 7. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrast more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Adds Fraudsters to the No Fly List * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is cracking down on fugitive fraudsters flying high on taxpayer dollars and trying to turn their schemes into international getaways. Ernst's Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act would require scammers indicted for fraud, money laundering, and public corruption offenses to surrender their passports and abstain from international travel as a condition of pretria more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * The geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection * By Claire McGranahan When Tony Tran thinks about technology, he often finds himself thinking about people. As a senior editor at Slate Magazine, Tran helps readers understand the tech shaping modern life. Yet, what fascinates him most is not the technology itself, but how it influences the ways people connect with one more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp takes place July 7 * GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health, Grand Forks Youth Football and University of North Dakota Athletics are teaming up to host the Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp. The camp takes place on Tuesday, July 7th, from the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center at Memorial Village, 2501 Red Jarrett Way. The camp costs $50 to attend, and camp times are as follows: Boy more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 26 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * In the news: Elementary Education alumnus finds his calling * Growing up with a mother and father who were both teachers, University of Iowa College of Education alumnus Seth McGrane was inspired to join the profession from an early age. McGrane, who is a graduate of the college's Elementary Education program (BA '07), has found a home and a career in Northern Iowa where he is currently a 4 th grade teacher at Shell Rock Elementary in  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Iowa engineering alumnus engages King Charles III on methane solutions King Charles III listens as Marcelo Mena presents a call to action on climate change during a reception at St. James's Palace, with attendees gathered at St. James's Palace in London. - A University of Iowa (UI) engineering alumnus making a global impact on climate action recently had an audience with His Majesty King Charles III. Marcelo Mena (MS 2003, PhD 2007,  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Iowa engineers investigate links between LED blue light and health impacts New research from the University of Iowa (UI) uses data from the TEMPO satellite mission to investigate how blue light common in LEDs may disproportionally affect sleep patterns and health conditions of those in lower income areas. Zhixin Xue, a postdoctoral scholar with the Iowa Technology Institute (ITI), a research arm of the College of Engineering, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Major Child Safety, Law Enforcement Groups Call on Congress to Pass James T. Woods Act as Part of the NDAA * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Child safety, law enforcement and technology organizations are applauding U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) for attaching the James T. Woods Act as part of a bipartisan crime package in the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. The Jame more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Historic Pace of Judicial Confirmations * Q: Why are Article III judges confirmed by the Senate? A: Our system of checks and balances is a founding doctrine enshrined in our Constitution that limits government overreach and gives sovereignty to the people. Article III of the Constitution outlines the authority of the federal judiciary, often called the third branch of the federal government. Dividing the appointment process between the e more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Roger Maris All-Star Week raises over $1 million * FARGO, N.D. - The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week raised over $1 million for cancer care. 100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center's continued investment and expansion as a national destination for cancer research, treatment, education and training. In October 2021, Sanford Fargo launched the region's first and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, to the Washington Times: * * * Rural Communities are Counting on Us Rural healthcare is top-of-mind for many Iowans. Across our state, Iowans rely on rural hospitals for compassionate, personalized care close to home. Rural hospitals are also economic anchors that support local businesses, create jobs and help small towns thrive. That's why we're advancing policies that support rural healthcare and r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are invol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, to The Federalist: * * * Democrats Revive FDR Court-Packing Scheme to Rig the Supreme Court With the 2026 midterms approaching and the 2028 presidential election right behind them, Democrats are raising a discredited ruse to pack the Supreme Court with additional justices. Just last month, Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris floated the idea of Democrats packing the Supreme Cou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 24, 2026, at a nominations hearing for federal court and Justice Department positions: * * * Today, we'll have two panels. The first panel features Daniel Domenico, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Our second panel has two nominees: Matthew Byrne, to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and Kosta Ligris, to be the Assistant  more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 27 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * Stacey G. Lehr Foundation Commits $1 Million to John Stoddard Cancer Center The Stacey G. Lehr Foundation has committed $1 million to support adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer care at UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center, ensuring young adults facing cancer have access to the specialized support and resources they need throughout their treatment journey. The gift, announced during the 26th Annual Rally Against Cancer, will name the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Undefeated: House Republican Appropriators Go 12-for-12! As America approaches its 250th birthday, House Republican Appropriators are marking a milestone of their own: reporting all 12 Fiscal Year 2027 bills through their subcommittees and the full committee. Through hearings, oversight, markups, debate, and floor action, the FY27 process has showcased the role Article I was designed to p more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * USDA Regenerative Ag Rule a Welcome Step Forward * WEST DES MOINES, IA - Today, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) thanked U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for releasing the USDA's final rule on regenerative agriculture practices. This rule lays out guidelines for farmers to quantify, report, and verify the carbon intensity (CI) scores of the crops they grow for the product more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Mourns the Passing of Ecologist Eugene 'Geno' Schupp * Utah State University professor Eugene "Geno" Schupp, a distinguished plant ecologist, died June 1 in Logan following a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 74. Schupp was an internationally recognized scientist whose work helped shape modern understanding of seed dispersal, plant recruitment and vegetation dynamics. He served for more than three decades on the faculty of USU, where he was professor of more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 25 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026 * DES MOINES - The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Water use permits regulate how Iowa's water resources are allocated to ensure facilities use water efficiently and responsibly, at rates and quantities consistent with permit conditions. As part of the permit review process, the public has the right, and is encouraged,  more PR