DALLAS, Texas, May 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Helps Army Veteran Buy a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas * MANSFIELD, TEXAS, May 13, 2026-A $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) helped U.S. Army veteran Alicia Cannon with the down payment that made homeowne  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Supreme Court rulings: MSU experts can comment * The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled on major cases regarding topics ranging from voting rights to tariff authority to abortion pills. As the end of the term approaches, the high court is set to deliver rulings on key issues touching all aspects of American life. The following legal experts from the Michigan State University College of Law   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following statement on May 13, 2026: * * * ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement in Response to Governor's Call for Special Session Holding a special session is an appropriate solution to address this QR code issue before it creates confusion and chaos for voters and election officials. * The ACLU of Georgia issues the following statement in response to Gov. Brian Kemp calling a special session for June 17, 2026  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-LA Applauds Passage of Portable Benefits Legislation * Baton Rouge, LA - Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) today applauded lawmakers for advancing HB 301, the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act, which will expand access to benefits by allowing independent workers and contractors to use portable accounts that stay with them from job to job  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 13, 2026, at a Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution II": * * * At Republican Rerun Hearing on Sharia Law, Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Unconstitutional Attack on Religious Liberty Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranki  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 13 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill demands immediate rescission of New Orleans Clerk resolutions, or face potential forfeiture of their offices * Attorney General Liz Murrill today sent letters to New Orleans officials warning that their attempt to install a competing Orleans Parish clerk of court triggers serious consequences under Louisiana's usurper laws. The letters were sent to five New  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Auchincloss, Warren, Harshbarger, Hawley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Cut Drug Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), reintroduced the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act with expanded bipartisan support to   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kennedy Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Law Enforcement More Tools to Solve Crimes * WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act to establish a grant program at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help state, local, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Over $18.9 Million for Louisiana Hurricane Ida, Francine Recovery * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $18,928,243.43 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support disaster recovery and emergency response efforts following Hurricanes Ida and Francine. The funding will assist with debris remo  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Resolution Backing Law Enforcement During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of America's law enforcement officers during National Police Week. The resolution expresses support for police officers across the country, honors those killed or injured in the line of duty, and calls f  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Calls for End of Monitoring Racket in Rules Committee Testimony * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) testified to the Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of his legislation, H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act, which is scheduled to be considered on the floor later this week. This bill will end the grift exemplified by the feder  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on Draft Congressional Map * NEW ORLEANS, LA -Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "While Senator Price's SB 407 failed in committee last night, it is my sincere hope that its core principles can still be incorporated through amendments to SB 121, which did pass. "SB 407 offered a fair and balanced approach by creating two d  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter, Higgins Request Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices Harming American Fishermen This week, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging a Section 301 investigation into unfair practices harming the American seafood industry. Our fishermen have long played a cruc  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Discusses Gerrymandering and Voting Rights at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * Says "Don't tell me, John Roberts, that the Supreme Court of the United States is not political. It is an arm of the Trump White House." WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, discussed the travesty for representation that is the partisan Congressional   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Reintroduces $360 Million Anti-Crime, Pro-Victim Bill * PHILADELPHIA (May 13, 2026) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) has reintroduced a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. Evans' bill, the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, would establish a grant program at the Department of Ju  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Government Accountability Office denied in part and dismissed in part a protest filed by Exail Inc., Denver, Colorado, challenging the award of a U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contract to Chance Technologies LLC dba Chance Marine Technologies, Lafayette, Louisiana. The procurement sought uncrewed marine systems and related services to support NOAA vessel operations, including hydrographic and fisheries acoustic surveys. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The White House issued the following news on May 12, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's 10 Achievements Transforming Outcomes for Foster Youth Since the Signing the Fostering the Future Executive Order 180 Days Ago First Lady Melania Trump marked the 180-day milestone following the signing of the Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, highlighting 10 achievements made to expand opportunities, strengthen public and private supports  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From Elite Operations to Talent Operations: One Veteran's Path to KBR * Mark Hickey spent more than two decades building teams for high-stakes missions in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Today, he does it from a different vantage point -helping place the right people into roles that support the soldiers still carrying out those   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Hasen Global LLC, Frederick, Maryland, challenging the award of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction contract to Cerris Builders Inc., Pflugerville, Texas, for sustainment, restoration and modernization work at a military facility in Louisiana. The dispute stemmed from a request for proposals issued by the Army Corps of Engineers for renovation and modernization services at a tactical equipment maint  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 13 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Global hypertension study finds fight against high blood pressure falling short * In theory, hypertension is a disease that is both easy to test for and readily treatable with existing medications and lifestyle interventions. However, a new global analysis by Tulane University found that high blood pressure remains a stubborn and deadly silent epidemic whose burden on public health systems has only  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 13 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Golden Standard: UAPB Earns 2025-26 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year Honors * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Athletics Department proudly announces that its Sports Information staff has been named the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Sports Information Staff of the Year, as voted on by conference peers. The award recognizes excellence in strategi  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Gravitational wave detectors can now 'autotune' signals to harmonise the heavens * Gravitational wave researchers working on the world's most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production. Scientists at the international LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA (LVK) gravitational wave observatory collaboration have employed   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Recently Launches Substack Focused on Democracy, Economic Opportunity, and Public Policy * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) has recently launched a Substack. In his latest Substack piece, "They've Always Known: The Voting Rights Act and the Fear of Black Power," examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the broader historical effort to su  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Pushes to Make Health Care Affordable for Families in New Op-Ed U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, penned an op-ed in the Center Square on his agenda to tackle high health care costs, so Louisiana families ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns clears key procedural hurdle * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to require the U.S. Senate to withhold the pay of all senators during government shutdowns cleared a key procedural hurdle, clearing the way for a final vote in the coming days. Kennedy's resolution, which requ  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 13 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Ranks First Among States In Reading Growth, Second In Math On Latest National Education Scorecard * Louisiana Is The Only State To Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels In Both Reading And Math. Baton Rouge, LA- Today, the 2026 Education Recovery Scorecard was released, showing significant improvement in both reading and math scores. Louisiana continues to lead the nation in academic recovery,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Denounces Louisiana Committee Move to Erase Majority-Black District * BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the NAACP denounces Louisiana lawmakers for advancing a bill that would eliminate the 6th Congressional District, one of the state's two majority-Black congressional districts. The move to advance the new map on a 4-3 vote followed more than 9 hours of testimony and opposition. If finally approved,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * National Coalition Announces Initiative to Help Community Pharmacies Expand HIV Prevention Services * Public health leaders from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, AIDS United, the Black Public Health Academy, and the National Pharmaceutical Association announced Wednesday a new initiative to help community pharmacies expand HIV prevention services in communi  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 14 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Accelerates Habitat for the Hatch with Strategic, Landscape-Scale Investment With almost three years under its belt, the National Wild Turkey Federation's Habitat for the Hatch Initiative has made substantial progress in creating quality brood-rearing habitat in conjunction with nearby nesting habitat in the Southeast. Now, building upon more than 300 projects already contrib  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 13 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Pontchartrain Cancer Center CEO Kathy Oubre, Covington, from a May 5, 2026, field hearing entitled "Making Health Care Affordable Again Part 2: Perspectives from Employers, Patients, and Providers." Oubre is also a board member of the Community Oncology Alliance, co-chair of its Drug Policy and Regulatory Affairs and president of the Coalition of Hematology and Oncolog  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Speaks Out Against Continued Erosion of the Voting Rights Act Following Callais Decision * Washington D.C. - Last night, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined her colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for a Special Order Hour on the House Floor condemning the continued erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 following the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais.   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person di  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Will Always Stand with Law Enforcement and their Families * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) during Police Week to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their live  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Will Always Stand with Law Enforcement and their Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) during Police Week to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their liv  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Commends Confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Kevin Warsh was confirmed to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve. "Today, we congratulate Kevin Warsh on his confirmation to serve as the 17th Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Kevin possesses a deep wealth of knowledge and e  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Fallen Officers * WASHINGTON - During National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to honor fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our local communities. Speaker Johnson was joined by Rep. John Rutherford, families of fallen officers, and House Members. "  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Fallen Officers * WASHINGTON - During National Police Week, Speaker Johnson hosted a candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to honor fallen police officers and commemorate their service to our local communities. Speaker Johnson was joined by Rep. John Rutherford, families of fallen officers, and House Members. "To the families   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: There is Not a Single Democrat Who Believes Border Security or Immigration Enforcement Should Exist * "They have proved that time and time again, both by their word and by their votes." WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans' reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration e  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: There is Not a Single Democrat Who Believes Border Security or Immigration Enforcement Should Exist * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed Republicans' reconciliation bill to fund border security and immigration enforcement and discussed Democrats' failed scheme to gerrymander along racial lines. Speaker Johnson a  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 14 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Suzuki Association of the Americas honors Centenary faculty member Charles Regauer, viola and violin teacher at Centenary Suzuki, was recognized as a Viola Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Regauer received the honor during the 2026 SAA/ASTA Conference, held February 25-28 in San Francisco, CA. Becoming a Teacher Trainer is a significant professional milestone that takes  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Trustees Four new student representatives--representing undergraduate, graduate and law students--also join the board for the 2026-27 academic year. Eileen Korey Syracuse University has announced the appointment of two new members of the Board of Trustees. The newest members, David S. Klein '93 and Sean C. O'Keefe G'78, are both alumni who have earn  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Michael S. Tick to Extend VPA Deanship Through Spring 2027 Tick is credited with elevating the College of Visual and Performing Arts' profile as a dynamic creative community during his 10 years as dean. Wendy S. Loughlin Michael S. Tick, who has served as dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) since 2016, will continue in the role for another year until his planned retirement at the end of th  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Expressing Support for the Brave Men and Women in Law Enforcement Today, during National Police Week, House Republicans are bringing forward a resolution to express our gratitude for the brave men and women in blue and the sacrifices they make every day to keep our communi  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Available Wildfire Recovery Resources * Nebraska Lincoln, Neb., May 13, 2026 - Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by wildfires over the past several months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey, coalition of AGs urge SEC to review OpenAI West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 10 states in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns about OpenAI going public and the integrity of public markets. Led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the coalition is  more