MIAMI, Florida, April 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Florida Sues Village of Palmetto Bay for Retaliating Against Councilmember's Protected Political Speech * TALLAHASSEE, FL - The ACLU of Florida filed a federal lawsuit against the Village of Palmetto Bay for punishing elected Councilmember Steve Cody for posting political satire about Charlie Kirk on his personal Facebook page. The Village removed C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA research details toll of broken medical liability system * New research studies from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveal that many physicians face a significant risk of being sued during their careers. The ever-present risk of lawsuits-even when no error occurred-and high medical liability insurance premiums have contributed to a prolonged period of heavy more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 27, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Federal Court Arraignment for Would-Be Assassin This weekend most of us were horrified when we tuned into the White House Correspondents' Dinner and witnessed what clearly appeared to be another attempt on President Trump's life. Thankfully, the Secret Service stopped the would-be assassin and took him into custody with zero fatalities. O more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins MV Realty Case, Saves North Carolina Homeowners $18 Million; Company Permanently Banned from State More than 2,100 North Carolina homeowners who were trapped in 40-year real estate contracts are now free. Attorney General Jeff Jackson obtained consent judgments voiding those contracts, permanently banning MV Realty from doing business i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Concerns as Florida Senate Takes Up AI Bill of Rights During Special Session The Computer & Communications Industry Association today raised concerns as Florida lawmakers prepare to revisit the proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights during the state's special session beginning April 28. The association warns that the legisla more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 27 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients * Each year, the College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni and partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. We are pleased to announce this year's Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Mahlet Asfaw, College more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Madeleine Tessier-Kay * Meet Madeleine Tessier-Kay, MPH. She will walk across the stage on May 11, 2026 at Commencement to accept her UConn medical degree. Read about her exciting journey from Harvard basketball athlete to global public health experiences such as working for the NBA in rural South Africa to Yale for her MPH to UConn medical school where she  more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, April 28 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Congress Moves Toward Farm Bill Floor Vote--Here's What's at Stake for American Shrimpers The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567) is advancing to a vote by the full House of Representatives, and the Southern Shrimp Alliance is advocating for and closely tracking a significant package of amendments that would deliver meaningful wins for US shrimpers, commercial fisher more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Florida's Proposed, Further Gerrymandered Congressional Map * Following the release of a new, further gerrymandered congressional map for Florida, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement: "Since day one of the Republican scheme to rig the midterms, the public has repeatedly demonstrated that they hate it when politicians try to choos more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead's Estate Planning Practice Selected for Inaugural Legal 500 List Dean Mead's Estate and Succession Planning practice has been recognized by Legal 500 in their inaugural 2026 Legal 500 US Private Client Guide - Florida Wealth firm listing. Highlighting select firms across Florida, Legal 500 is recognized as providing one of the world's independent legal directories. Selection to the Guide hi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Leonard Petrucelli Earns Prestigious Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research Founding director of the University of Miami's Miller School's Neuroscience Institute recognized for transformative discoveries advancing understanding, diagnosis and treatment of ALS. Leonard Petrucelli, Ph.D., founding director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Neuroscience Institute more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy commits $1 million to strengthen nonprofits helping North Carolina customers meet essential needs * 500,000 will be awarded to 20 nonprofits supporting seniors - applications open through May 29 * Additional $500,000 to support Share the Light Fund(R) agencies statewide * The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that del more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New York's Electricity Prices 70 Percent Above the National Average Recent data from the Energy Information Administration and Empire Center for Public Policy show New York's average residential electricity prices at 29.99 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 70 percent higher than the U.S. average of 17.6 cents per kilowatt hour, and 50 percent higher than in Pennsylva more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * Boise Cascade Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced for Violating the Lacey Act for Its Role in a Timber Trafficking Scheme Company Fined Over $6.3 Million * The Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for a felony violation of the Lacey Act for its role in a timber trafficking scheme to evade countervailing and anti-dumping more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.  The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Uncovers Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the U.S. Study Snapshot: Vision Zero is based on a simple but ambitious goal: no one should be killed or seriously injured in the transportation system. Yet in the United States, progress has stalled, with roughly 40,000 traffic deaths each year since 2000. While overall fatal more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $41.5 Million to Support Mitigation Projects in the Southeast ATLANTA -- FEMA announced more than $41.5 million in funding to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for long-term projects that will make local communities more resilient to disasters. This funding is part of the more than $137 million that FEMA announced for more th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 27, 2026: * * * EEOC's Top 5 Enforcement Trends for Pregnancy Accommodations Can Teach Employers Lessons The EEOC hasn't been shy about launching litigation against employers that haven't met their accommodation obligations since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took full effect. A review of the agency's PWFA enforcement actions since its final rule took effect in June 2024 reveals that the EEOC  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 28 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU parenting program earns top honor for community impact in Miami-Dade By Rosanna Castro Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is. And for many families in Miami-Dade County, doing it without support isn't a choice. It's the reality. Therapists have long wait lists. Professional help is expensive. And the everyday challenges of raising  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, April 28 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * New Florida Poly research targets root cause of Florida's algae crisis Harmful algae blooms in Florida's rivers, lakes and springs pose a serious threat to public health, drinking water, tourism and the state's economy. Now, a Florida Polytechnic University researcher is advancing a promising new approach to address the problem. Dr. Yudi Wu, assistant professor of civil and environmental en more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Four Miller School Alumni Honored at 2026 Medical Alumni Awards * From scientific discovery and global health leadership to public policy and patient advocacy, the 2026 Medical Alumni Award honorees reflect the lasting impact of Miller School alumni. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine celebrated the extraordinary achievements of its alumni at the 2026 Medical Alumni more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: How commencement connects generations at Florida State * As Florida State University celebrates its 175th anniversary, commencement remains one of its most enduring traditions -a moment of joy, reflection and possibility that connects today's graduates to those who came before them. Each ceremony links today's graduates to generations of students who walked the same paths, studied under the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student invited to nationally competitive Coro Fellows Program for emerging public affairs leaders * A Florida State University master's student and Presidential Scholar was accepted into a highly competitive national fellowship program for emerging civic leaders. Ella Garcia, who is working toward her master's degree in public administration, was accepted into the Coro Fellows Program housed at more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participants who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against high-level participants in a multilevel marketing (MLM) company over allegations they used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of whom did not earn any money.  The FTC alleged in a complaint that Steven and Gina more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Future Doctors Flock to Miami for Miller School's Second Look Weekend * Nearly 200 admitted medical students from across the country explored academic programs, campus life and community at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Second Look Weekend. Nearly 200 pre-med students from around the nation converged on the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine campus more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chuck Brannan, Denise Grimsley, Lake Ray, and Bill Yeargin and the reappointment of Kimberly Banks, Gino Collura, Alan Garey, David Kilcrease, Denver Stutler Jr., and James Upchurch to the Prison Rehabilita more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lands Marquee Government Law & Policy and National Security Additions in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added a six-member bipartisan team to its Washington, D.C., office, representing a significant expansion and strategic growth in the firm's lobbying capabilities in the nation's capital.  Christopher  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Here are the winners of the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes * The Poynter Institute announced the winners and finalists for the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes Monday, honoring journalists and news organizations across platforms for exceptional work in 12 categories for writing, reporting, innovation and leadership. Winners spanned a cross-section of media, including large, e more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Hill Meetings Deliver Momentum on Tort Reform * Apr 27, 2026Last week, the American Trucking Associations assembled industry leaders from Groendyke, Werner, and Old Dominion Freight Line for a series of Capitol Hill meetings focused on an urgent priority: stopping lawsuit abuse that is driving up costs for trucking and the families we serve. ATA Chairman G more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Miller School Alumni Are Advancing Evidence-Based Dermatology in Practice Three Miller School of Medicine alumni reflect on mentorship, rigorous training and applying science-driven dermatologic care in private practice. Three Miller School of Medicine alumni have been practicing together in dermatology for more than a decade, caring for patients, staying ahead of skin care tre more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE encounters Indian national in jail for trafficking $13M in drugs following Florida Highway Patrol arrest * DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. - ICE encountered Dipakkumar Ghelani, an Indian national illegally present in the United States, at the Duval County Pre-Trial Detention Facility April 16. One of ICE's 287(g) law enforcement partners, the Florida Highway Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from an April 20, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request for the Department of the Interior and discuss what our  more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic builds on breakthrough discoveries to advance care for ALS and FTD Momentum is growing in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two devastating neurological diseases now understood to be closely connected. At Mayo Clinic, researchers and clinicians are turning scientific breakthroughs into progress for patients and th more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Graduates More than 15,000 Students in 2026 This year's graduates walked at three commencement ceremonies on April 25  * Miami Dade College (MDC) awarded more than 16,000 degrees to 15,400 students during three commencement ceremonies that began at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins.  This year, the College hosted three distinguished speake more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Wells Fargo Bank Employees Formally Oust CWA Union Bosses Branch is the latest in growing movement by Wells Fargo employees endeavoring to end union affiliation  Seaside Park, NJ - Employees at Wells Fargo's Seaside Park branch have successfully removed Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses from their workplace. The effort to remove the un more PR

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $94 Million Financing for Repositioning of Landmark Tampa Riverwalk Hotel Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $94.36 million loan on behalf of Newbond Holdings and Apollo (collectively, the "Sponsor") to refinance Hotel Cala, a 281-key hospitality asset located in Downtown Tampa, Florida. The financing was provided by Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital and was secured by Newmark Co-Presiden more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * REMINDER: Jon Husted Remains at Center of Largest Bribery Scandal in Ohio History * U.S. Supreme Court upholds the conviction of top Jon Husted ally COLUMBUS, OHIO -Today, the United States Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one of Jon Husted's top allies in the FirstEnergy corruption scheme -the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history -proving this political headache isn't going away for Husted anyt more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 20-civ-9199-JGLC; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 3, 2020) involving an investment adviser for allegedly operating a Ponzi-like offering fraud: * * * On April 15, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final consent judgment against Terrence Chalk, of Passaic, New Jersey and Orlando, Florida, whom the SEC previously charged with operating a Ponzi-like  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Seven Key Moments: Hearing on Medicare Fraud Medicare fraud is a massive problem that costs taxpayers $60 billion every year and denies Americans access to their Medicare beneficiaries. During a Ways and Means Committee hearing on fraud in the Medicare system, a California patient shared her harrowing story of needing care and being t more PR

DAVIS, California, April 27 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Stop-and-Go Science: Researchers Pivot to Try to Salvage Important Work * Conducting environmental science in a time of rapid climate change can be like a game of Whac-a-Mole. Just as you get close, the focus moves, burns, melts or disappears. Sometimes the culprit is a natural disaster: Wildfire burns a study site. Disease infects a coral reef. A global pandemic stops a field season, or two. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is my privilege to testify on behalf of the United States Air Force Reserve (AFR). The AFR is a combat-ready force committed to defending the Nation, deterring ag more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Richard Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I want  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Professor Named Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology * Shawn Burk e, a research professor at UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training (IST), has been selected as a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), one of the highest honors in the field of industrial-organizational psychology. Burke was recognized for her exceptional  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF graduate student applies AI and automation to real-world industry challenges When Alekhya Seelam began exploring graduate programs, she had a clear objective: deepen her understanding of core computer science principles and prepare for advanced technical roles. After earning her bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University H more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Christin Deacon, principal and founder of VerSan Consulting LLC, author of 'The Great American Healthcare Heist', and former executive director of the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." PBM stands for pharmacy benefit manager. * * * I. I more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: For Sheena Cutler, becoming a teacher has been a dream years in the making The elementary education student reentered the classroom after nearly two decades in the workforce and raising a family. By Sian Wilkerson From Florida to Virginia, through raising three kids and years spent behind the retail counter, Sheena Cutler's commitment to one day becoming a teacher has been a cons more PR