HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * 'Discourse Beyond Dartmouth' Expands Students' Horizons The program fosters practical skills for civic engagement throughout the world. Written by Charlotte Albright In the past year, more than 60 students have traveled to 30 countries on six continents as part of Discourse Beyond Dartmouth, a program that helps students dig deeper into social issues in the broader world. Projects and itineraries vary great  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary * Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four Alabama lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The state  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner Kazu Shimizu Recognized Among Georgia's Most Influential Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders Alston & Bird partner Kazu Shimizu has been recognized by the Georgia Asian Times as one of the GAT 25 Most Influential Asian American Pacific Islanders in Georgia for 2026, an annual list honoring individuals who have made significant contributions across business, civic, and professional   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Clark Atlanta University is at the Center of a National Conversation on Economic Empowerment Clark Atlanta University served as the official launch site for the national Capitalism for All tour, welcoming entrepreneur, author, and civic leader John Hope Bryant--who also serves as a Clark Atlanta University Trustee--for a landmark conversation on financial literacy, economic mobility, and inclusive prosperity.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Film "Why We Dream" to Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK - CNN Films will debut Why We Dream, the sweeping and intimate documentary from director Meredith Danluck, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. The film chronicles the final generation of World War II veterans as they return to France and is produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios in partnership with Vice Media's   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brian Jack Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony at Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport SPALDING COUNTY, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) welcomed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and the United States Under Secretary of Transportation Ryan McCormack to Spalding County, and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport, a landmark aviation infrastruct  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters th  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * East Georgia AFA Honors JROTC, CAP Cadets at Awards Ceremonies * AFA's East Georgia Chapter continued an annual tradition of honoring outstanding Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets. This year, AFA presented its Cadet of the Year award to deserving cadets from a Navy JROTC unit and the Civil Air Patrol, celebr  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 8, 2026: * * * The Free Speech Myth: How Employers Can Navigate 5 High-Risk Scenarios for Defamation Claims in the Workplace The concept of "free speech" is often misunderstood in the workplace. While many assume broad protections apply, the First Amendment offers limited coverage in private employment settings. At the same time, routine communications - whether during workplace investigations, for-cau  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * For Will McGonigle, Medicine Begins With People * As commencement approaches, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student reflects on clinical training, global health, genomics and a people-first approach to care. When Will McGonigle talks about why he chose medicine, he doesn't start with a dramatic moment or a lifelong certainty. He starts with people. A student in   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Founders Day 2026: Celebrating 140 Years of Shared Moments * On May 8, 2026, Coca-Cola marks 140 years of moments of refreshment, resilience and optimism, connecting generations through a shared beverage experience. * Founders Day 2026 honors Coca-Cola's history from an Atlanta pharmacy counter to a global icon while celebrating a modern, evolving beverage portfolio * May 8 links   more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 8 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * From West Georgia to Genentech: UWG Alumnus Featured in Scientific Journal * In fall 2009, University of West Georgia alum Dr. Chris Crittenden entered his first semester of college with a sincere passion for one thing: mass spectrometry. From that moment on, he had no idea that would later change the trajectory of his life. Today, Crittenden is the principal scientist at Genentech, one of the world  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Kemp Announces Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended for Georgians impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 Wildfire and the Pineland Road Wildfire in Clinch, Echols, and Brantley   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * What It's Like to Be the Human in Mosquito Research Serving as the "human" in mosquito research, Georgia Tech student and alum Christopher Zuo stood still inside a sealed chamber to reveal how mosquitoes zero in on people when breath and visual cues align. Christopher Zuo never thought of himself as someone mosquitoes singled out. They bit him from time to time, he said, but no more than  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Governor Signs Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 0484 into law Friday, thereby increasing access to biomarker testing for Tennesseans enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks lawmakers for their support of the bill, which w  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Defending Moms * The Episode Moms! They do so much for their children, but somehow, according to everyone else's opinion, all of it is terrible and wrong. As Mother's Day approaches, we wanted to say thank you to all our moms for doing their best by presenting data to silence the haters. This week on Health Wanted, we're defending moms. Listen now The List  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Hiring event to highlight Electronic Systems Directorate civilian career opportunities * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Officials here are seeking candidates for a recruitment and hiring event focused on civilian positions supporting critical acquisition and mission execution efforts, including key roles within the Electronic Systems Directorate. The event will connect hiring off  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Submission to the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons * Introduction The United Nations Human Rights Council's decision to pursue an international treaty on the rights of older persons creates the opportunity to codify and fill gaps in international standards for the full enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, and provide a framework for a world free fro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-GA, Rep. Rich McCormick Rally Support for Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform * DAWSONVILLE, GA - On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted an event with Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-07) in Dawsonville to urge Georgia's U.S. senators to support the PERMIT and SPEED Acts, two pieces of legislation aimed at unleashing American energy production, stre  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Votes "NO" on Trump's Fed Chair Nominee in Banking Committee Senator Reverend Warnock cited his deep concerns about the future of the Federal Reserve's independence under Trump nominee Kevin Warsh * Last week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) voted "NO" on the nomination for Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh in the Banking Committee, citing his grave concerns   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 4 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jane Lucas Named Among Washington, DC's '500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy' of 2026 by the Washingtonian Jane Lucas, partner in Alston & Bird's Health Care Legislative & Public Policy Group, has again been recognized by the Washingtonian as one of the most influential people shaping policy in Washington, DC. Lucas was named to the publication's 2026 "500 Most Influential People Shaping P  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * New Attractions and Partnerships at Stone Mountain Park for 2026 * Stone Mountain, GA - Stone Mountain Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Destinations, is proud to officially announce its new partnership with the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) to manage the iconic Stone Mounta  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Podcast explores Georgia's role in Revolutionary War * A group of high school students worked alongside Mercer University doctoral students and faculty to produce a podcast on Georgia's role in the American Revolutionary War. The podcast, titled History in Our Backyard: The Names of Places in Georgia, was created in collaboration with Dr. Katherine Perrotta, associate professor of middle grades and secondary educ  more

NEW YORK, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks New analysis finds $1.4 billion in canceled investments and a loss of 8,100 jobs announced in Q1 2026 * Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q1 2026, showing clean energy manufacturing cancellations a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Backing Legislation to Expand Mental Health Care for Georgia Veterans * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to expand mental health care for Georgia veterans. Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Building Resources and Access for Veterans' Mental Health Engagement Act (BRAVE) of 2025 to expand mental health care services for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affa  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Trump Administration's Plans to Reduce Services at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement on the Trump Administration's plans to reduce services at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center. "Hospitals in Georgia are already facing cuts and closures of vital services, which is why I sounded the a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Rep. McBath Upgrading Drinking Water Infrastructure in East Point * East Point, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), are delivering resources to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in East Point. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Rep. McBath brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to deliv  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Reps. Williams & McBath Upgrading Stormwater Infrastructure in East Point * East Point, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside Congresswomen Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), are delivering resources to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in East Point. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. Williams and McBath brought Republica  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 9 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed into Law Georgia Restaurants Now Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign * Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 117 into law. The law amends Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of Georgia's state law to require food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving foreign imported shrimp. The new state law, in full, provi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following commentary: * * * To Europe and the Far East -- Pacific Area's over 175 years of history! By William H. Thiesen, Ph.D., Atlantic Area Historian As the refrain of the Coast Guard marching song "Semper Paratus" indicates, the service has a global reach. Expansion into the Pacific area has taken shape over the past 175 years. With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively. This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976. * * * Read stories from each of the G  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor to offer free webinars in May providing compliance assistance on youth employment ahead of summer hiring season * ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is hosting a webinar series in May to provide information and resources on how to comply with regulations affecting youth employment, ahead of the summer hiring season. Employers, young workers, parents  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Vsoft Corporation Agrees to Pay Nearly $2.3 Million to Resolve Allegations It Improperly Obtained A PPP Loan U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced today that VSoft Corporation (VSoft), a banking and payment solutions provider located in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $2,291,927.07 to resolve allegations that it violated the  more

BROOKHAVEN, Georgia, May 8 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * Weather Company and Steller launch contextual travel advertising experience on weather.com First-of-its-kind collaboration combines weather data and travel video, providing destinations with a powerful new distribution channel at the first moment of travel intent * KIRKLAND, Wash. - The Weather Company and Steller today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that tr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news: * * * The Weather Company selects JRL Group as exclusive licensing agency for manufactured products Relationship will drive new manufactured licensed products in preparedness, outdoor recreation, smart home, and everyday utility * Deerfield, IL -- The Weather Company has appointed JRL Group as its exclusive licensing agency for its owned The Weather Channel(R) brand, one of the most trusted U.S.  more

PARIS, France, May 4 -- The WAN-IFRA - World Association of News Publishers issued the following news release: * * * British and Scandinavian news publishers lead media innovation in Europe at the Digital Media Awards Selected from entries across 24 European countries, this year's winners champion a new era of cross-sector collaboration, proving that journalism's impact is greatest when it engages with the wider community. * WAN-IFRA is proud to announce the European winners of the Digital   more