IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 17 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * 4 University of Iowa students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad * Four University of Iowa students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026. Established by alumna Cathy Zaharis (BBA finance '82) in honor of her mother, the scholarship reflects Leona Zaharis' lifelong curiosity about the world and belief in the importance of exploration. Though sh more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 17 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Launches the "ComBar" to Celebrate American Farmers and U.S. Farmed Beer Built from a real combine harvester, first-of-its-kind ComBar signifies Anheuser - Busch's commitment to U.S. agriculture and sourcing the highest-quality American-grown ingredients Embarking on a nationwide tour encouraging consumers to "Choose Beer Grown Here" in support of American farmers Key Facts: * \- Anheuser more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment * Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for misleading and deceptive representations regarding minor gender transition procedures.  Florida's lawsuit contends that the American Academy of Pediatrics' claims abo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit Alongside FTC Against Radical Organization WPATH for Promoting Harmful Gender "Transition" Procedures for Children * Attorney General Ken Paxton joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health ("WPATH"), which is a radical organization that aggressively promotes harmful and irreversible gender "transition" procedures and treatm more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover Author: Abby Meier The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm inco more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, June 18 -- Bushnell University issued the following news: * * * Costello Hired to Lead Bushnell Wrestling The Bushnell University Athletic Department announces the hiring of Dylan Costello as the first Director of Wrestling and Head Men's Wrestling Coach for the Beacons. Costello will lead the men's and women's wrestling programs which become the 18th and 19th intercollegiate sports at Bushnell. Athletic Director Corey Anderson said, "I am excited and blessed to announce Dylan Costello as the first Director and Head Men's W more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Senate Candidates Backed Ballroom Projected To Cost Taxpayers $300 Million Washington Post: "The project is deeply unpopular with most Americans [...]" - New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that the Trump administration is planning to spend more than $300 million of taxpayer money on the construction of Trump's gilded, vanity ballroom project, which has been backed by Republican Senate candidates across the map. Whi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Highlights Small Businesses' Enduring Legacy * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered openingremarks in a hearing examining how small businesses in Iowa and beyond have been essential to America's success as our nation enters its next 250 years. Watch Chair Ernst's remarks here. Ernst's full remarks: "As we are just weeks away from the 250th anniversary of our nati more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Pushes for Accountability and Tackles Fraud * WASHINGTON - Today, during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called out fraudsters stealing $1.4 billion every day from the federal government and secured a commitment from Hal Duncan, nominee to be Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget, to ensure taxpayer dollars are not diverted to con artists. Ernst called ou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards to 12 Students for 2026-2027 Academic Year * Washington, DC, June 17, 2026 -The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation) announces that 12 outstanding students are recipients of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Scholarship, a program for students interested in potentially pursuing a career in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry. Each student will receive a scholars more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue World Professional Association for Transgender Health Over Deceptive Claims Regarding the Treatment of Children * The Federal Trade Commission, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, today filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging the organization has provided the means for medical providers to make false and unsubstantiated claims to parents in order to sell pediatric m more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Opposes Biden-Era Weaponization of the DOJ against Conservatives on Senate Floor Senate Democrats attempted to codify language against the Trump Administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund into law -  On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) spoke on the Senate floor to speak out against the Biden administration's weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ) against conservatives and expose the hypocrisy of Senate Democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Excellence in Congressional Management * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and her office have been named a 2026 Democracy Award recipient by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Excellence in Congressional Management. The award honors Rep. Hinson for building a high-performing office culture on behalf of Iowa. The Excellence in Congressional Management category recognizes o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins The Washington Times' Alex Swoyer to Discuss Arctic Frost, Whistleblower Advocacy, FISA and Judicial Confirmations Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sat down with Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times to discuss his Arctic Frost oversight and longtime advocacy for whistleblowers. Grassley also discussed the importance of reauthorizing the F more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices In case you missed it, new reporting reveals that GOP Senate candidates are cashing in on their votes to support Trump's war in Iran with a flood of money from Big Oil. While Americans are struggling with crushing gas prices as a direct result of the war, the oil and gas lobby is directing millions of dollars to the Republican  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastru more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Hearing, Rosen Asks Urban Chamber of Commerce President About Impact of Decreased Tourism, Rising Childcare Costs on Small Businesses * Watch the Full Exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) asked CEO and President of the Urban Chamber of Commerce, Cameron "C.H." Miller, about some of the struggles that Nevada's small businesses  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Announces New Energy Agreement to Strengthen American Energy Security and Lower Costs * WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of the Interior announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy, North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of independent power infrastructure, aimed at strengthening American security and lowering costs, advancing goals central to President Donald Trump's Energy Dominanc more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, June 17 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * Local Veggie Vouchers Program marks 10 years serving Cedar Valley families and farmers * CEDAR FALLS, IA - As farmers market season hits full stride in the Cedar Valley, a local program connecting families with fresh, locally grown food is celebrating a major milestone. The Veggie Vouchers Program, led by the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI-CEEE), is entering its 10th season after serving th more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, June 17 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College receives grant to support four-year pathway to meaningful work and life for students * Luther College received a two-year grant of $94,802 from the Council of Independent Colleges through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to support a holistic advising initiative that links learning, purpose, and vocation for students throughout their undergraduate journey. Maren Johnson, associate professor of Nordic Studies at Luther Colle more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New study: Vocational interests predict life outcomes, even for adults * Career interest tests can be very helpful for teenagers and young adults deciding which careers to pursue. New research from Michigan State University challenges the assumption that vocational interests are only relevant for early career decision-making; rather, they remain relevant into adulthood. The study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, is  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Christina Bohannan votes to protect predators While serving in the Iowa House, Christina Bohannan was one of only 12 legislators to vote to make it easier for sexual predators to remove their names from the registered sex offenders list. When asked directly about her vote, she had no answer for Iowa families. In Iowa, individuals on the sex offender registry face restrictions designed to protect children and communities, including limita more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * Political scientist examines how Brown won Trump's Ohio * How did Sherrod Brown win re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2018 in a state Donald Trump had just carried by eight points, and where Republicans swept every other statewide race? In a chapter for The Liberal Heartland, University of Dayton political scientist Christopher Devine examines Brown's campaign that ran on an unapologetically liberal record with a working-class message. Brown is wagering h more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 17 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Record Number of USD Voice Students Advance to National Student Auditions * To qualify, singers had to place in the top five of their respective divisions at the regional level and then in the top 15 in the national preliminary round. Singers from across the U.S. and Canada, and from international NATS chapters, were eligible to compete. The students representing USD are: * Clara Norell, '26 M.M. in vocal performance, from Jackson, Tenn more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 17 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Save the Children Welcomes House Introduction of Bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act, Calls on Additional Lawmakers to Co-Sponsor WASHINGTON -- Save the Children and its advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), welcome the introduction of the Child Care Modernization Act in the House of Representatives and urge ad more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 17 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Announces Second Annual Statewide Choose Iowa Farm Crawl on June 26-27 Choose Iowa members across the state will open their doors for a weekend of local food, family fun, and authentic agricultural experiences -  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Choose Iowa will host its second annual statewide Choose Iowa Farm Crawl on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27. The two-day event invites Io more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Blunt Rochester, Leader Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Amid Trump Administration Attacks * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (June 17, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 16 other Senate colleagues, today introduced legislation to designate Haiti for Temporary more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Foundation Board of Trustees announces seven new members New trustees to begin term in fall 2026 - The University of Cincinnati Foundation is proud to announce that seven dedicated community members are joining its board of trustees. Ray Brooks, CEAS '83; Chris Carper, A&S '93; Tim Giglio, Bus '84; Nandita Jena, A&S '03, Bus '03 and Chris Lewis, MD, Med '00 will begin their term in October 2026. In addition to this esteemed group, two new student  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * Carolyn Colvin retires after championing literacy as a pathway to opportunity * For Carolyn Colvin, literacy has never been only about reading words on a page. It is about access, opportunity, voice, and full participation in the world. As Colvin retires from the University of Iowa College of Education on June 30 as associate professor of English Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, she looks back on a career shaped by more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 18 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Board of Regents gives go ahead to Pappajohn Business Building expansion The Iowa Board of Regents has given final approval to a plan that creates a larger home for the Tippie College of Business. The project will create a one square block business education campus by linking the Pappajohn Business Building with neighboring Gilmore Hall. The new complex will provide both an improved educational experience for University of Iowa bus more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Urge Administration to Investigate Foreign Pharmaceutical Price Controls * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and a group of Senate Republican colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Howard Lutnick. In the letter, they urged the Administration to launch a Section 301 investigation i more PR