NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * 20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards * Twenty members of the Class of 2026 received academic honors, journal awards, citizenship and leadership awards, or recognition from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Award recipients recognized in the Commencement program are listed below: Academic Awards Nicholas Wallenburgh of Lexena, Kansas received the   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "Fewer White People" Fears Driving DEI Bans, Says ASU Coordinator as Programs Persist Despite federal pressure, action from the Arizona Board of Regents, and ongoing legal challenges, new undercover footage from Accuracy in Media suggests that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains embedded at Arizona State University. Administrators acknowledge making cosmetic changes to create the appearance of compliance, while in r  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Entire Senate Democratic Caucus Backs Resolution Affirming Abortion Pill as Safe, Effective * "Law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer- reviewed evidence-based science." Read in HuffPost: Every Single Senate Democrat To Come Out In Support   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Behavioral Health Fraud Sentence, Reveals Dramatic Decrease in Behavioral Health Code Billing after Fraud Crackdown Attorney General Mayes today announced the sentencing of Rita Anagho, in a fraud case resulting from the office's ongoing effort to combat fraudulent billing schemes that targeted the state's Medicaid program and exploited vuln  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Radhika P. Atit, Brian Taylor, Chao-Pin Hsiao and Jessica Taylor recognized with Diekhoff Awards for their teaching and mentoring No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn't h  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, May 14 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Men's and Women's Tennis Teams Make Program History with First NCAA Division II National Championship Appearance * Surprise! Catawba College Tennis is headed to Surprise, Arizona. For the first time in program history, both the Catawba College men's and women's tennis teams have advanced to the NCAA Division II Tennis National Championships, marking a historic moment for the College, its s  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. C  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, May 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Certified! MRF-D 26 is Darwin's first-ever Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force * DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia -Under the Palawan sun, in the austerity and humidity of Balabac, Philippines, U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Forces completed the final rigorous requirements for Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 26 to be certified as a Special Purpose Ma  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 14 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Was the Wallow Fire Arizona's biggest? New research says no A new CIRES study gives researchers a historical perspective on megafires in the region for the first time * The Wallow Fire burned over half a million acres of forest in Arizona and New Mexico in 2011. Officials consider it to be the largest wildfire in Arizona's history, but new CIRES research finds sever  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * As Trump's War Drives Up Gas Prices in Arizona, Does Andy Biggs Still Think Inflation Was "Tamed"? As prices continue to rise thanks to Andy Biggs' vote to back Donald Trump's war in Iran, the Arizona Republic is reporting on how "sharp increases in energy and gasoline costs" are driving inflation and hitting "Arizonans hardest." In fact, the report added "Energy prices rose 23.8% in metro Phoenix dur  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Arizona Dispensary Employees' Landslide Vote to Remove UFCW, Union Bosses Seek to Overturn Election Result * Union officials ask Labor Board to disenfranchise workers who voted 14-1 to end union affiliation Phoenix, AZ (May 14, 2026) - Employees of Curaleaf Camelback Dispensary overwhelmingly voted United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99 union boss  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * During Committee Hearing, Rep. Grijalva Presses Interior Secretary Burgum on Destruction of Sacred Site, Proposed Cuts to Tribal Colleges * Washington, D.C. -Representative Adelita S. Grijalva questioned Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing examining the President's proposed FY27 budget request for the Department of the Interior.   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices By Amber Bonefont The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report. The April Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) read in at 69.9, up more than four points from March's reading of 65.7. A  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 15 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Unveils Its Inaugural Ranking Of The Top Family Businesses Featuring America's Biggest Family Companies Driving Jobs, Growth And Generational Success Forbes' first-ever ranking features family business giants Walmart, Cargill, Wegmans, Wawa, Perdue Farms, Levi Strauss & Co and more * NEW YORK, NY - Forbes unveiled the launch of its newest list, America's Largest Family Businesses, the definitive   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Georgia Ends Judicial Deference to State Agencies, Reasserts Separation of Powers * In a major win for individual liberty, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation ensuring that the legal scales will no longer be tipped against average Georgians when they challenge state agencies in court. House Bill 1247, championed by state Rep. Matt Reeves and state Sen. Bo Hatchett, ends the p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Goldwater's Model Safe Neighborhoods Act * In a major win for property rights and rule of law, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation that holds local governments financially accountable when officials allow homelessness to grow unchecked and harm neighborhoods. House Bill 295, championed by state Rep. Houston Gaines and state Sen. Clint Dixon-and model  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Report: Data Centers Aren't Breaking the Grid--Bad Pricing Is * Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are rapidly transforming the American economy. But the data centers that power these technologies are creating a new political panic. Some fear rising electricity demand could overwhelm the grid, drive up costs, and force states into a false choice between innov  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Underscores Arizona's Leadership on Medicaid Accountability and Announces New AI Tool to Fight Fraud * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona's Medicaid agency, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), will launch a first-of-its-kind AI tool this summer to detect and prevent fraud. This is the latest action in Arizona's aggressive, mult  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record * The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. Additionally, the season averaged 292,000 viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college softball   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * IRIS at 25: Research made real, from classrooms to clinics * By Jennifer Kiilerich In an outpatient waiting room at the Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, occupational therapist Kevin Durney noticed a problem: the space where children and families spent time before appointments felt sterile, with nothing to do that reflected the kids who sat there. He wanted to fill the room with boo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * JEC Chairman Schweikert Files Joint Economic Report in Response to the Economic Report of the President Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Joint Economic Committee, under the leadership of Chairman David Schweikert, filed its annual Joint Economic Report in response to the 2026 Economic Report of the President. The Joint Economic Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Juan Ciscomani's Tariffs Are Crushing Arizona Small Businesses * Small businesses in Arizona are reeling after Juan Ciscomani voted nine separate times to rubber-stamp Trump's chaotic, cost-spiking tariffs -including tariffs on Arizona's top trading partner, Mexico. Most recently, Ciscomani voted AGAINST rolling back tariffs that raise food costs - a devastating blow to families,   more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, May 11 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news: * * * A Lifetime of Impact: IBPA Honors Mark Ouimet with 2026 Rittenhouse Award (Los Angeles, CA) -- The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) has awarded the 2026 Jack D. Rittenhouse Award to longtime industry leader and mentor Mark Ouimet. The award recognizes an individual whose career has made a lasting and meaningful impact on independent publishing. Ouimet retired in 2  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Major Law Enforcement Organizations Announce Support for Biggs's Monitor Accountability Act * With the Monitor Accountability Act set to come to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) shared several letters of support for his legislation from law enforcement organizations: "Court-appointed monitors play an important role in ensuring compliance with fe  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * New Power AZ Program Expands Utility Assistance Eligibility * More SRP customers may now qualify for help paying their electricity bills through Power AZ. Launched by the State of Arizona in March 2026, the Power AZ program offers help paying utility bills to Arizonans who may not qualify for traditional low-income energy assistance.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Human Rights First issued the following news on May 13, 2026, with Amnesty International: * * * Poland: Stop cooperating with ICE on unlawful returns of Ukrainians Amnesty International and Human Rights First today published a joint letter to Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior urging an end to the Polish government's cooperation with the US administration's unlawful mass deportations of immigrant communities. According to information gathered by Amn  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Responds to Medical Examiner's Findings on Death of Emmanuel Damas * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office posted that Emmanuel Damas' primary cause of death was "Complications of Necrotizing Mediastinitis with Neck and Retropharyngeal Abscess in the setting of Severe Denta  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Reps. Crane and Stanton Secure Passage of Amendment to Improve Care for Tribal Veterans * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted an amendment introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and co-led by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to improve access to health care for Tribal veterans. The amendment passed as part of an en bloc package in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies A  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 247 spellers as it returns to Washington, D.C. * By Molly Miossi  The 2026 competition will be held in the historic Constitution Hall CINCINNATI - The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return to Washington, D.C. for the first time in 15 years, with 247 spellers earning their place in the 2026 competition, set for May 26  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple student earns prestigious environmental scholarship * Lindsay Slusser, a nontraditional student majoring in landscape architecture, is one of 65 students nationwide and the first Temple student in nine years to be awarded the Udall Scholarship. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg When Lindsay Slusser was asked to visit Temple's Scholar Development and Fellowships Advising Office, she panicked. Barb  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- National Park Service published a notice stating that Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles intends to repatriate two cultural items connected to the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to the notice, the items identified for return are a single-necked ceramic olla and a double-necked ceramic olla. The museum determined that both objects meet the definitio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas  This strategic move, ove  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- A notice issued by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act records that the Castine Scientific Society doing business as Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine, intends to return one cultural item identified as a sacred object or object of cultural patrimony. The item is described as a ceramic vessel acquired from an unknown collector in Yuma, Arizona. According to the notice, the object has cultural affiliation with Indi  more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 15 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Professor Nichole Guzzo Wins Dissertation Award Michael Grady Psychology Professor Nichole Guzzo earned her doctorate this year - and then some. Last Wednesday, the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) notified Dr. Guzzo's dissertation chair that her thesis was selected as the Top Dissertation from Arizona's universities in 2026. Dr. Guzzo wrote "The Interaction between Course Duration and Disciplin  more