ATLANTA, Georgia, May 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * An ode to working adult students as they cross the finish line * Since 2018, I've been a behind-the-scenes contributor to Mercer University's commencement season. As a digital content specialist in the marketing communications office, I am involved in making graduation social media content, writing Den stories highlighting grads, and preparing the commencement program. But this year, I am adding a new hat -quite   more

DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's contro  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Five Things to Know Following Administrator Zeldin's Budget Hearings on Capitol Hill * This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up congressional testimony before three committees regarding EPA's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Throughout all three hearings, Administrator Zeldin corrected many absurd claims from congressional Democrats attempting to  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 4 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Honors West Virginia Service Members at Pentagon Ceremony for Heroic Actions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and military leaders at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes to recognize Major Edwin Stanfield and Major Ryan Reynolds for their extraordinary acts of heroism during a November attack on West Virginia Nationa  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 4 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Signs $200M Berkeley Development Bill, Touts Tax Advantage Over Virginia * INWOOD, W.Va. -Governor Patrick Morrisey officially signed Senate Bill 749 into law today in Berkeley County, legislation paving the way for a $200 million economic development project at the Tabler Station Exit. The legislation authorizes a special district for Berkeley County, unlocking 275   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 4 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus William "Andy" Kerr * The IU McKinney School of Law family mourns the loss of Professor William Andrew Kerr of Indianapolis, who died on April 6, 2026. He was 91 years old. Professor Emeritus Kerr was born in Harding, West Virginia, on November 17, 1934. He earned a bachelor's degree and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at West Virginia Un  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 1, 2026, by fellow Danyela Souza Egorov to the Daily Wire: * * * Schools Received More Money Than Ever. Parents Aren't Seeing The Results. Test scores and enrollment are falling, but schools keep hiring staff. * American K-12 public education spending reached $1 trillion for the first time in 2024. But what are students getting for that money? While spending grew by 56% since 2013, reading and   more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Meet the grads: After 65 years, WVU Potomac State College student graduates * Carl Smith is a man who believes in starting what he finishes. But when he watched his children, grandchildren, and even his wife go off to institutions of higher learning and earn degrees that propelled their lives forward, he felt pangs of regret. He never finished college. It's the one project he never completed. An  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Tours J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works with Coupang * Washington, D.C. - On Friday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Coupang, a Seattle-based Fortune 150 U.S. technology company and retailer at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works for a visit highlighting the collaboration between the two companies. Through its international retail, logistics and fulfillment operations, Coupang is helping J.Q. Dick  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * National Small Business Week: Lawmakers Must Protect Small Businesses and Cut Through the Red Tape * To kick off National Small Business Week, Independent Women is celebrating the entrepreneurs and small business owners powering America's economy and welcoming a long-overdue shift in federal labor policy that restores clarity and protects freelance freedom.  Patrice Onwu  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * New report finds privatized prison and jail food service falls short on nutrition, safety, and accountability * A new report released today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Carceral Nutrition Project finds that privatized food service in US prisons and jails raises serious concerns about nutrition, food safety, and oversight. The report, Pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nicole Luciano Named Associate Director of API Pennsylvania * HARRISBURG, PA -April 28, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) appointed Nicole Luciano of Harrisburg as Associate Director of API Pennsylvania. Luciano brings over 10 years of public policy, advocacy, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building and utility industry experience and will suppor  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Retired WVU Statler College faculty member establishes chair and professor positions with $3M gift * A retired faculty leader at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is honoring his family's academic legacy with generous planned gifts to advance education, discovery and service. Syd Peng, of Fremont, California, pledged $3 million in his wil  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 29, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: * * * "I want to gavel in, and I want to say good afternoon to the Administrator. Administrator Zeldin, I would have come down to shake your hand, but we're running a little behind. And in consideration of time, I'll  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Speaks at the Professional Services Council Annual Conference WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice joined the Professional Services Council (PSC) for their annual conference to discuss how the government can work with business leaders to drive economic and industry growth to deliver results for West Virginians and Americans. "If we want to keep thi  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * West Virginia Guardsmen Awarded Soldier, Airman Medals for Heroism in Nation's Capital * Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were recognized today in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for actions late last year while working as part of Joint Task Force District of Columbia -an effort directed by President Donald J. Trump to stop crime in the nation's capital and to beautify the city. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth  more