REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-RIA strengthens industry partnerships to accelerate Army modernization * ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill.- Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Arsenal recently supported a series of dynamic industry engagements, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the national defense industrial base and accelerating acquisition reform. Through a series of targeted events in March and June 2026, ACC-RIA leaders and acquisition professionals connect more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $1 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined her colleagues in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. "Russia's war against Ukrain more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS Physics and astronomy student discovers endless possibilities at Iowa * By Fatima Salinas For Mallory Weber, curiosity about the universe started long before college. When she arrived at the University of Iowa, she found a place where that interest could grow into something more through a double major in physics and astronomy. "My passion started with astronomy in high school, but everything really fell into plac more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Des Moines Register: Zach Lahn "Embraces Reynolds Legacy," Cast Himself as "Heir" to Failures New reporting from the Des Moines Register delivered more proof that Kansas carpetbagger and career political operative Zach Lahn would continue the failed status quo in Iowa. The Des Moines Register reported how Lahn enthusiastically "cast himself as the heir" to Governor Kim Reynolds, who is one of the most unpopular governors in the country after a decade more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 07/16/2026 * DES MOINES - The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting July 21, 2026. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Iowa DNR Building, Walnut Woods Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave, Des Moines. The public can also attend via video confe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Baldwin Lead Bill to Expand Internet Access in Rural Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access in rural America by cutting unnecessary red tape for the small telecommunications providers that keep rural communities connected. "Reliable broadband is essential for Iowa families, farmers, students, and small businesses," said Senator Ernst. " more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday. FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The final rule, effective July 17, establishes, amends, suspends or remove more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 17, 2026: * * * Cannabis Laws Are Changing: 8 Questions Employers Should Ask Now Employers are feeling the impact of relaxed laws and attitudes toward cannabis use, especially as positive drug test rates continue to climb. After years of state-level legalization efforts, the federal government recently rescheduled certain medical cannabis products and is considering broader cannabis rescheduling, which could lead to more disability-related and othe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Bids Farewell to Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls * July 17, 2026 Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Huls to become senior advisor; Gov. Whitmer names Zack Pohl as chief of staff LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new promotions in the executive office, as well as the departure of longtime Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls on July 31. Huls will continue to serve as a senior adviser to the administration. "F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Welcomes Over $7.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that over $7.7 million in federal funding will be flowing to communities across Iowa. The funding will benefit communities across Iowa, including in Scott, Jasper, Clay, Sioux and Lyon Counties. "In the face of damaging storms, Iowans have more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * Chairman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 18 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on July 17, 2026: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for four manufacturers, three startups and a quality-of-life project Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits for four manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 312 jobs and result in $62.9 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Des Moines, Independence, Wapello and Webster City. The board also a more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Important Changes Heading in to the 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons * * Deer license sales will now begin at 9 a.m., on Aug. 15, which is a change from previous years. * Audubon, Carroll and Greene counties have been added to the Antlered-buck only first regular gun season. * Population Management January Antlerless Season will be available in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties only, if the number of unsold antlerless licenses on t more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * Leah Glasgo Named Des Moines University College of Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Des Moines University (DMU) has announced their 2026 Alumni Award Winners, recognizing leaders in medicine, healthcare and education. Leah Glasgo, Market President, UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge was named the 2026 College of Health Sciences Alumna of the Year. "These alumni reflect the very best of DMU," says Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, DMU President and CEO.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Modeled After Iowa Law, Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Shield Kids from Predatory AI * IOWA -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) has introduced the Conversational AI Services Act, federal legislation to protect children and teenagers from the unique psychological risks posed by generative AI chatbots. The bill is modeled directly after Iowa's SF 2417, signed into law earlier this year by Governor Kim Reynolds with un more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Study Links Early-Life Exposure to PFAS ("Forever Chemicals") With Childhood Intestinal Inflammation * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," during pregnancy and early life is associated with increased intestinal inflammation during childhood. The findings, published July 10, 2026, in Cl more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide's Jeff Rommel to retire in January 2027 * Jeff Rommel After more than four decades of leadership and service, Jeff Rommel, senior vice president, Personal Lines Operations, will retire from Nationwide on Jan. 31, 2027. Rommel joined Allied Insurance, a Nationwide company, in 1985 as a claims representative. During his 41-year tenure with Nationwide, he has held various leadership positions across claims, sales, dis more PR

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * The Princeton Review's "Best Business Schools for 2027" Rankings Are Out Best MBA Programs--On-Campus and Online--Based on Surveys of Administrators at 439 B-Schools and of 37,600 Students Enrolled in the Programs - NEW YORK - The Princeton Review(R) --the education services company known for its test prep resources, tutoring, admissions services, and dozens of annual rankings of colleges and graduate schools--today publis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Oversight of U.S. Organ Donation * Q: How's your bipartisan law working to improve the nation's organ donation system? A: Nearly three years ago, Congress enacted a landmark law I wrote with Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon that overhauled the nation's organ transplant system to better serve patients and donors. My bipartisan legislation was designed to boost competition, improve patient outcomes, maximize access to lifesaving organs, safeguard  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Special Counsel Jamieson Greer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 13, 2026 Jamieson Greer Acting Special Counsel U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Dr. Mr. Greer, I write today to draw your attention to a Hatch Act Complaint I filed with your office, and I ask that the Office of Special Counsel immediately open an investigation into Secreta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Federal Judges Liz Oyer, DOJ's former pardon attorney, recommended clemency for all 40 federal death row inmates, including the Charleston church shooter and the Boston Marathon bomber. - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, by more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Witnesses Laud Todd Blanche for His Commitment to Crime Victims, Law Enforcement and the Rule of Law Witnesses at today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing praised Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's credentials and urged his confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. Angel Mother Jennifer Bos, former Attorney General John Ashcroft and Jon Adler, President of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 16, 2026, at the second day of hearings on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general: * * * Yesterday, we heard hours of testimony by Mr. Blanche addressing questions posed by members of this Committee. Mr. Blanche's responses exhibited his extensive legal, prosecutorial and leadership qualities. He's well qualified to serve as our nation's chief law enforcement officer. Today, we'll hear fr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Calling for Senate Vote on Comprehensive Anti-Fraud Package * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Senate Republican colleagues in calling on the Senate to take up the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive package of anti-fraud reforms that would recover taxpayer dollars, prevent future fraud, and strengthen accountability across the fede more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 17 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Why do galaxies have spirals? * For generations, astronomers have been puzzled by a deceptively simple question: Why do some spiral galaxies have two arms while others have many? Researchers at East Tennessee State University, in collaboration with Iowa State University, believe they have uncovered an important piece of the answer. The research, published in the Astrophysical Journal this month and supported by the NASA Tennessee Space Gra more PR