MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * If not tax credits, what should legislators do about childcare? Something must be done about the high cost of childcare in Minnesota. But as I have illustrated in a previous article, solutions like tax credits fail to address why costs are high in the first place. So, what more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa * As the University of Iowa reports record levels of student retention and graduation, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) continues to expand advising, curricular, and career readiness efforts that support student success. In February, the university reported record first-to-second-year retention of more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS Spanish major allows students to engage meaningfully with scholarly perspectives on language * After realizing how accessible the Spanish major was at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Isabella Weber decided to switch from being a Spanish minor to a triple major in Spanish, International Studies, and Linguistics. "As a triple major, more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 18 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Encourages Buyers to Explore Homeownership Amid Rising Rent Costs As rising rent prices and housing market uncertainty continue to challenge many first-time homebuyers, mortgage experts say misconceptions about credit scores and interest rates may be preventing buyers from exploring homeownership opportunities. According to Zillow, median rents for single-family homes have  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Zach Nunn Says Rising Costs are "Overhyped" as Iran War Crushes Iowans' Wallets * Politico : "[Nunn] said that the inflationary effects of the war are 'overhyped, candidly, by the media.'" Zach Nunn told Politico that rising prices as a result of the war in Iran are " overhyped, candidly, by the media." Nunn's comments come after he voted three times in support of the pric more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 18 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Professor Monica Correia earns prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to research sustainable textile design * Monica Correia, professor of 3D design and collegiate scholar in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to France, among the highest honors in international academic and cultural exchange. Her project will more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $10 Million to Defend New Hampshire Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $10.2 million television reservation in New Hampshire to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Georgia Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Georgia to support Jon Os more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Athletics Announces Key Additions to Athletics Leadership Team Nicole Harris, Charles Small and Yulander Wells Jr. bring extensive experience and records of excellence to Orange Athletics. * Syracuse University Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair today announced the appointment of three senior leaders to the Department of Athletics' executive team. Nicole Harris, Charles Small, Ph.D., and Yulander W more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Poetics Program celebrates Robert Creeley with two-day symposium * Robert Creeley, photographed in 2002 by University Communications photographer Douglas Levere. Photo: Courtesy of University Archives, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo Poetics Program, with university and community pa more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 19 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * College of Education partners to develop mental health training for first responders First responders across the country are facing rising levels of stress, trauma exposure, and burnout, and the University of Iowa College of Education has been tapped to help lead a national effort to advance mental wellness for fire service, EMS, and law enforcement professionals. College of Education Dea more PR