Saturday - May 16, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday May 16, 2026 ( 111 items )  

"Cruel, Inhumane, and Unacceptable": Attorney General Bonta Releases Fifth Report on Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities in California
SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * "Cruel, Inhumane, and Unacceptable": Attorney General Bonta Releases Fifth Report on Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities in California * Amid surge in detainee population, immigration detention facilities are failing to meet ICE's own detention standards, protect basic rights, safety, and wellbeing of detainees LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today   more

(SEASON FINALE) - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: - FINAL: Ike Barinholtz, Steven Weber and Mina Kimes- (5/14)
BURBANK, California, May 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * (SEASON FINALE) - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: - FINAL: Ike Barinholtz, Steven Weber and Mina Kimes- (5/14) * FRIDAY, MAY 15 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " FINAL: Ike Barinholtz, Steven Weber and Mina Kimes" (410) (Season Finale) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants competing for a charity   more

2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America(R), the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens list. From the Green Moun  more

Achievement celebrated from across the University of Bristol's sporting community
BRISTOL, England, May 15 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Achievement celebrated from across the University of Bristol's sporting community * This year's Reds Awards evening, themed around Inclusion, was an opportunity not just to recognise the University's stellar performers but also champion sport as a vehicle for promoting a sense of belonging, removing barriers to participation, and recognising achievement comes in many forms. A Bristol Red is one o  more

AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: A Dose of Dads, Kids Say, and Recovery Room Ramblers (5/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/25)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: A Dose of Dads, Kids Say, and Recovery Room Ramblers (5/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/25) * SUNDAY, MAY 31 8:02-8:33 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "A Dose of Dads, Kids Say, and Recovery Room Ramblers" (3312A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/25) Logline: On an all-new laugh-your-pants-off episode, a little gi  more

America's Funniest Home Videos: Look On the Bright Side, Wedding Proposals, and Influencer Flubs (5/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/29/26)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Look On the Bright Side, Wedding Proposals, and Influencer Flubs (5/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/29/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 31 7:00-8:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Look On the Bright Side, Wedding Proposals, and Influencer Flubs" (3615) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/29/26) Logline: This week, it's an episode of chaotic influe  more

Arizona Supreme Court curtails agency fact-finding deference
SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Supreme Court curtails agency fact-finding deference * Phoenix, Arizona; May 15, 2026: The Arizona Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in Simms v. Arizona Racing Commission, holding that courts must independently review the factual findings of state agencies rather than defer to them under the so-called substantial-evidence standard. The ruling is the f  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of National Emission Standards for Ethylene Oxide
SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of National Emission Standards for Ethylene Oxide * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal, which rolls back national standards for emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from comm  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION AGAINST EPA'S PROPOSAL TO GUT NATIONAL LIMITS ON TOXIC ETHYLENE OXIDE POLLUTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION AGAINST EPA'S PROPOSAL TO GUT NATIONAL LIMITS ON TOXIC ETHYLENE OXIDE POLLUTION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. According to  more

Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus Endorses Latest House Version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus Endorses Latest House Version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Mark Alford (MO-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), issued the following statement endorsing the latest version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing A  more

Blackstone Products Recalls Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Blackstone Products Recalls Parmesan Ranch Seasoning Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 15, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Company Name: Blackstone Products Brand Name: Blackstone   more

BLS Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages May 2025
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (23 pages) * * * Construction and extraction occupations had employment of 6.4 million in May 2025, representing 4.1 percent of total national employment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The largest construction and extraction occupations were construction laborers (1.1 million) and first-line supervisors of construction trades and  more

CAIR-LA Welcomes Court Ruling Barring Deceptive Kars4Kids Ads for Failing to Disclose Ties to Israel
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-LA Welcomes Court Ruling Barring Deceptive Kars4Kids Ads for Failing to Disclose Ties to Israel The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed a recent ruling by a court judge barring Kars4Kids from airing advertisements in California unless the organization discloses that donations are used in part to fund young adults' trips  more

CalChamber Issues Statement on Release of Revised State Budget
LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 -- The California Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * CalChamber Issues Statement on Release of Revised State Budget Sacramento, CA - The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget: "We appreciate the challenge faced by the Governor in offering a state spending plan in these uncertain times. "From both a policy and political perspective, the   more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: NIMBYs Be Warned - Court Orders Huntington Beach to Pay Up for Repeated Violations of Housing Law
SACRAMENTO, California, May 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * NIMBYs be warned: Court orders Huntington Beach to pay up for repeated violations of housing law What you need to know: A California superior court today ordered the city of Huntington Beach to pay penalties amounting to $160,000 and an additional $50,000 per month beginning in June for the city's failure to comply with state housing law. * The city of Huntington Beach  more

California Department of Justice Releases Proposed "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)" Regulations
SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Proposed "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)" Regulations * OAKLAND -The California Department of Justice (California DOJ) today released proposed regulations under Senate Bill (SB) 976, also known as the "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act." The Act, enacted in September 2024, protects minors fro  more

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Charles Towns
SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Charles Towns * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Charles Towns' death from an officer-involved shooting in Altadena, California, on January 22, 2023. The incident involved officers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's  more

California Lawmakers Advance Package of Affordability Bills as Others Fail Amid Effort to Reduce Rising Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * California Lawmakers Advance Package of Affordability Bills as Others Fail Amid Effort to Reduce Rising Energy Costs * The Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees advanced legislation aimed at cutting costs and protecting ratepayers, but stalled novel utility reforms SACRAMENTO, CA-As the California legislative session is reaching its mid-year point, lawmakers took an important  more

California lawmakers advance sugar transparency and dietary supplement safety bills
WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * California lawmakers advance sugar transparency and dietary supplement safety bills * The California Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees yesterday advanced two major food safety and transparency bills sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest: * SB 869 (Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson) Requires chain restaurant menus to clearly identify   more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman (5/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/25)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman (5/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/25) * FRIDAY, MAY 22 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman" (603) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes the stars   more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Max Greenfield, D'Arcy Carden and Timothy Simons (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/9/26)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Max Greenfield, D'Arcy Carden and Timothy Simons (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/9/26) * FRIDAY, MAY 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Max Greenfield, D'Arcy Carden and Timothy Simons" (608) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/9/26) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, kicks off 2026,  more

Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics symposium discusses the joining of structural biology and AI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics symposium discusses the joining of structural biology and AI * By Cherie Saffold The Vanderbilt University Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics recently hosted a symposium called "Bridging Atoms and Algorithms: A Symposium on AI and Structural Biology." The March event brou  more

Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Urges Graduates to Take Chances at UMass Amherst Commencement
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Urges Graduates to Take Chances at UMass Amherst Commencement * The first Black woman to be Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Kimberly S. Budd encouraged graduates at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's 156 th Undergraduate Commencement today to keep moving forward, take chances and persevere whenever they face opportunities or chall  more

Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week inc  more

Congressman Valadao Votes to Fully Fund Benefits for Central Valley Servicemembers and Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Votes to Fully Fund Benefits for Central Valley Servicemembers and Veterans * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill includes critical investments to modernize military in  more

Congressmembers Mullin, Pelosi, and Simon Demand Answers for Bay Area Veterans, Advance Priorities for Region in Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmembers Mullin, Pelosi, and Simon Demand Answers for Bay Area Veterans, Advance Priorities for Region in Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), and Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) successfully secured the inclusion of report language in the Fisc  more

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Joins Influential House Energy and Environment Coalition
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Joins Influential House Energy and Environment Coalition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, announced today that she is now a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC). SEEC is a House caucus that promotes environmental justice, champions clean energy innovation and job creation  more

CORREA AGAIN VOTES TO LIMIT MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAN
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA AGAIN VOTES TO LIMIT MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAN * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after voting YES this afternoon on H.Con.Res 75 to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran: " After two months of this Administration's war in Iran, there is still no end in sight. Americans are dearly paying for it, with their taxp  more

CORREA, BERGMAN STRESS IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING VA MEDICAL RESEARCH
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, BERGMAN STRESS IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING VA MEDICAL RESEARCH * Correa successfully included amendment into the Military Construction VA FY27 funding bill WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Appropriations Act, 2027 ( H.R. 8469 ), which included an amendment introduced by U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46)  more

CSU Statement on Governor's May Revision 2026-27 Budget Proposal
LONG BEACH, California, May 15 -- California State University issued the following statement on May 14, 2026, by Chancellor Mildred Garcia: * * * CSU Statement on Governor's May Revision 2026-27 Budget Proposal * Today, Governor Newsom announced the May Revision of his administration's 2026-27 state budget proposal. The May Revision maintains the existing budget framework and funding amounts for the California State University (CSU) outlined in the governor's January budget proposal. "We th  more

CSUSB and Community Colleges Partner to Strengthen Transfer Student Success
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB and community colleges partner to strengthen transfer student success Cal State San Bernardino recently welcomed nearly 30 community college deans, department chairs, articulation counselors and university leaders to campus for the Community College Partnership Learning Community meeting, a collaborative effort focused on strengthening transfer pathways and improving   more

CSUSB Professor Leads Effort to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB professor leads effort to protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Stuart Sumida, CSUSB professor of biology who serves as the president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, is the lead signatory of a letter signed by more than 150 scientists written to Congress, the U.S. Department of Interior and President Donald Trump in defense of the Grand Stairc  more

CSUSB's 60th Anniversary Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 2020s
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's 60th Anniversary Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 2020s This installment looks at the university during the 2020s, when the university navigated the challenges of a global pandemic while expanding academic programs, research activity and regional impact. Yet that didn't deter Cal State San Bernardino from its mission to help its students define their futures. *   more

Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * New Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo * An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern Ituri Province, where health officials have reported 246 suspected cases and at least 65 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak is DRC's 17th recorded Ebola outbreak since the virus   more

Expanding stroke treatment options
LOMA LINDA, California, May 15 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Expanding stroke treatment options * Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States A stroke is a sudden and often unpredictable medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to fail and die within minutes, making stroke a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. However, according to   more

Factory Floor Fridays: EXIM Chairman Jovanovic Visits Framework Automation to See American Innovation in Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Factory Floor Fridays: EXIM Chairman Jovanovic Visits Framework Automation to See American Innovation in Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) visited Framework Automation in Los Angeles, California as the second stop of its Factory Floor Fridays campaign. These visits are designed to tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the com  more

Farm Workers Regret Ruling On Trump Administration's Wage Cut
KEENE, California, May 15 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Farm Workers Regret Ruling On Trump Administration's Wage Cut * Fresno, Calif. -On Thursday, May 14, a U.S. federal district court denied farm workers' motion for a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's illegal wage cut rule, which drastically cuts wages for H-2A workers and undercuts U.S. farm worker wages. This decision means the Trump administration's devasta  more

FDA Approves Genentech's Tecentriq for Adjuvant Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer With CtDNA-Guided Treatment
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * FDA Approves Genentech's Tecentriq for Adjuvant Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer With ctDNA-Guided Treatment * First approved ctDNA MRD-guided therapy reinforcing Genentech's commitment to innovation and practice-changing precision medicine * New treatment approach enables healthcare professionals to tailor treatment with the goal of improving clinical benefit and reducing un  more

FEC Issues Digest for Week of May 11-15, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-106) On April 29, the Clerk of Court of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entered Default against the Commission. On May 5, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Federal Election Commission and a Declaration   more

Finding Calm Through Meditation, Music and Awe
LOS ANGELES, California, May 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Finding Calm Through Meditation, Music and Awe * More than 60 succulents, shamrocks, four-o'clock flowers and other potted plants are thriving in the Cedars-Sinai office of Rebecca Hedrick, MD, director of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. At home, Hedrick tends to at least 60 more. R  more

First Focus on Children: Medicaid Threats Endanger Children's Health Care
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- First Focus on Children, an advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions, issued the following news release: * * * Medicaid Threats Endanger Children's Health Care State Letters Threaten to End All Federal Medicaid Funding * The Trump Administration's decision to freeze more than a billion dollars in Medicaid funding to California -- and to impose similar punishment on any other state that cannot pr  more

Fong Celebrates House Passage of Funding for Military Infrastructure, Veterans Support, and Quality of Life Improvements
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Celebrates House Passage of Funding for Military Infrastructure, Veterans Support, and Quality of Life Improvements * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (MilCon/VA). Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) voted yes. The bill includes critical investments in military infrastructure th  more

Full Committee Markup: Democrats Support Veterans, Republicans Push Privatization
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Full Committee Markup: Democrats Support Veterans, Republicans Push Privatization Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement following a full committee markup. "Today, Committee Democrats led two bills that would improve veterans' access to life-saving medication  more

Ga. A.G. Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Three for Deadly Assault in Dougherty County
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Three for Deadly Assault in Dougherty County Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that three individuals have been indicted in Dougherty County in connection with the death of 24-year-old Ricky Williams, who was beaten and passed away as a result of his injuries on Jan. 4, 2026. As asserted in the indictment, the defendant  more

Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure's Comeback
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure's Comeback * Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. "This is an exciting day for western North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "Twenty months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Lake Lure, but today, Lake Lure is back! Local, state,   more

Hispanic Leaders Affirm That the America First Agenda is Restoring Order and Humanity to the Immigration System
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Hispanic Leadership Coalition (HLC) hosted a roundtable event, "Protecting our Communities and Saving Lives: A Hispanic Leadership Forum on Immigration Enforcement and Border Security," bringing together national leaders, policy experts, and advocates to examine how the Trump administration is working to restore order to the nation's immi  more

ICYMI: Attorney General Jeff Jackson Protects Billions for North Carolinians with Court Ruling on Tariffs and Shuts Down Secret Data Exchange that Raised Meat Prices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jeff Jackson Protects Billions for North Carolinians with Court Ruling on Tariffs and Shuts Down Secret Data Exchange that Raised Meat Prices * RALEIGH -Last week, Attorney General Jeff Jackson protected billions for North Carolinians from illegal tariffs and shut down a secret data exchange that allowed meat producers to hike up the costs of chicke  more

ICYMI: Congressman Kevin Kiley Joins Americans for Prosperity Telephone Town Hall with Californians
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Kevin Kiley Joins Americans for Prosperity Telephone Town Hall with Californians * Arlington, VA - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a telephone town hall with Congressman Kevin Kiley for a conversation on recent legislation passed by Congress and what it means for California families and small businesses. During the town hall  more

Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Court Blocks Part of Texas's Draconian and Unconstitutional SB 4
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Part of Texas's Draconian and Unconstitutional SB 4; Unlawful Entry Provision Goes Into Effect Today (Austin, Texas)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is frustrated and outraged that due to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' failure to uphold our Constitution, parts of SB 4 (2023) will go into effect today, May 15, 2026. Late Thursday, a federal court block  more

Institute for Energy Research: Trump Administration Refunds Offshore Wind Companies for Their Leases
WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Refunds Offshore Wind Companies for Their Leases * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration has been returning funds paid for offshore wind energy leases and allowing companies to use them to invest in the expansion of conventional energy projects instead. 2 The administration believes this will assist ratepayers and taxpayers by reducing the amount of very  more

Iraqi National Arrested And Charged With Providing Material Support To Iranian-Backed Terrorist Organizations And Directing Attacks Targeting U.S. Citizens And Interests
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Iraqi National Arrested And Charged With Providing Material Support To Iranian-Backed Terrorist Organizations And Directing Attacks Targeting U.S. Citizens And Interests United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Ei  more

Jonas Peters Elected to the American Philosophical Society
PASADENA, California, May 15 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jonas Peters Elected to the American Philosophical Society * Jonas C. Peters, Bren Professor of Chemistry and director of the Resnick Sustainability Institute (RSI) at Caltech, has been elected one of 42 new members of the American Philosophical Society (APS) this year. According to its press release, the APS "honors extraordinary accomplishments in all fields spanning STEM and the human  more

Judiciary Committee Chairman Challenges Arlington County Commonwealth's Attorney Handling Immigration Issues
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Arlington County (Virginia) Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti regarding a failure to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Parisa Dehghani-Taft  more

Justice Department Files Complaint to Protect Law Enforcement, Challenging Connecticut Mask Ban, Identification Requirements, and Use-of-Force Policies for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint to Protect Law Enforcement, Challenging Connecticut Mask Ban, Identification Requirements, and Use-of-Force Policies for Federal Officers Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin, and Deputy Chief State's Attorney Eliot Prescott, ch  more

Launch of Davis Polk's Los Angeles office highlighted in the American Lawyer
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Launch of Davis Polk's Los Angeles office highlighted in the American Lawyer * Davis Polk Chair and Managing Partner Neil Barr, partner and NorCal office head Michael Diz and partner and Los Angeles office head Jason Russell discussed the firm's growing California platform with the American Lawyer. Last month, the firm announced the launch of an office in Los Angeles. The offi  more

LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up Grow your brand, hire talent and stand out with tools built for founders and small businesses * New data from LinkedIn reveals a surge in entrepreneurship with founder growth in the U.S. up ~70% year-over-year. * LinkedIn has introduced products to help small businesses and founders stand out, earn money and hire great talent, includin  more

LinkedIn: How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming entrepreneurship by lowering barriers like cost, connections, and expertise. As a result, 77% of founders say it's now accessible to start and grow a business regardless of background. Gen Z is driving this shift, with 73% managing multiple income streams and using AI to  more

Littler: Policy Week in Review - May 15, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - May 15, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Overtime Rule On May 14, the   more

MAIL THEFT: Harder's Amendment to Prosecute More Mail Theft Passes Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MAIL THEFT: Harder's Amendment to Prosecute More Mail Theft Passes Out of Committee * Harder's amendment creates new joint-agency task force led by DOJ focused solely on mail theft WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that his amendment to prosecute more mail theft passed the U.S. House Appropriations Committee last night after Harder pushed to include the provision during bu  more

May 19: California Nurses Association RNs to protest hospital industry greed and lobby lawmakers in support of bills to promote and protect patient, nurse safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * May 19: California Nurses Association RNs to protest hospital industry greed and lobby lawmakers in support of bills to promote and protect patient, nurse safety * Hundreds of the state's union registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA) will converge in Sacramento on Tuesday, May 19 to protest hospital industry greed and lobby lawmakers in support of   more

MBA Zoe Mabie's rise from Cannes Lions winner to Google leader
COVENTRY, England, May 15 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * MBA Zoe Mabie's rise from Cannes Lions winner to Google leader * Zoe Mabie, a graduate of Warwick Business School, has built a global career spanning advertising, Meta, and Google. "I've always had this drive to be undeniable", says Zoe. She says it quietly, but the phrase carries the weight of a career built across advertising and global tech. By the time she began her Global Online M  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization faci  more

N.Y. State Department of Transportation Announces State of $3.1 Million Intersection Improvement Project in Town of Orchard Park
ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces State of $3.1 Million Intersection Improvement Project in Town of Orchard Park Construction Begins on Roundabout to Improve Safety and Mobility at Armor Duells Road Intersection * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that construction has begun on a $3.1 mi  more

National Health Law Program Warns the Governor's May Revision Proposed Health Care Cuts Would Harm Californians
WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * National Health Law Program Warns the Governor's May Revision Proposed Health Care Cuts Would Harm Californians * LOS ANGELES -The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) warned today that proposed health care cuts included in Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2026-27 May Revision budget proposal would jeopardize access to care for millions of Californians already struggling with rising costs and eco  more

NetApp Collaborates With Red Hat to Help Advance Data Protection and Scale for Red Hat OpenShift Deployments
SUNNYVALE, California, May 12 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Collaborates with Red Hat to Help Advance Data Protection and Scale for Red Hat OpenShift Deployments New block-level change tracking capabilities enable faster backup and recovery for virtualized environments * SAN JOSE, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced new NetApp data m  more

NIH-Supported Project Expands Access to Care for Children With Amblyopia
WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia A group of pediatric eye disease researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an open-access tool designed to help manage pediatric cases of amblyopia, a condition in which the brain fails to properly develop normal vision in one or both e  more

Nixon Peabody Partner Jenny Holmes Receives Rochester Business Journal 'Women of Excellence' Honor
ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody partner Jenny Holmes receives Rochester Business Journal 'Women of Excellence' honor Rochester, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the Rochester Business Journal has selected attorney Jenny Holmes as one of the publication's 2026 "Women of Excellence" honorees. Jenny is a Rochester-based partner in Nixon Peabody's Privacy & Technology practice, and she serves as deputy l  more

North American Transborder Freight increased 3.2% in March 2026 from March 2025
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 3.2% in March 2026 from March 2025 * BTS 26-46 Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics TransBorder Freight Data The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexic  more

NRCC: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Is Funded by Coastal Elites She Pretends to Hate
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Is Funded by Coastal Elites She Pretends to Hate Fraud Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is once again trying to pretend she's somehow above the radical, partisan political machines bankrolling her campaigns. According to her latest FEC filing, a staggering 81% of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's contributions came from outside Washington state, with massive sums pouring in from elit  more

Ogletree Deakins Shareholder Peters Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Melissa K. Peters, shareholder in Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart P.C., San Francisco, California, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues": * * * I. Introduction and Witness Background Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee,   more

Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026 * Paolo Cherchi, a scholar of Romance philology whose work shaped the study of medieval and early modern literature, died April 4 in Chicago, surrounded by family. He was a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. A member of the University of Chicago community for nearly four decades, Cherchi was known for his prodigious scholar  more

Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pur  more

Raj Rajaraman Receives Accolade for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Care at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Raj Rajaraman receives accolade for tuberous sclerosis complex care at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital Dr. Rajsekar Rajaraman, associate professor of pediatric neurology at the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and director of the UCLA Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Center of Excellence, was awarded the TSC Champion award by the TSC Alliance for his outstanding care for patients with tuberous scler  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on Bipartisan Agreement With Chairman Hill to Pass Improved 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on Bipartisan Agreement with Chairman Hill to Pass Improved 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced that she and Chairman French Hill (R-AR) have reached a new bipartisan agreement to   more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Every Oversight Democrat, Call on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Immediately Resign After Dishonest and Evasive Interview
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Every Oversight Democrat, Call on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Immediately Resign After Dishonest and Evasive Interview Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and every Oversight Democrat demanded Commerce Secretary How  more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Florida Democrats, Hold Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Florida Democrats, Hold Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee Democrats, and local Democratic Members held a hearing in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part o  more

Rep. Calvert Supports Funding for our Veterans and Military Construction
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Supports Funding for our Veterans and Military Construction * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority of the House of Representatives to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill provides annual funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as military infrastructure. "The F  more

Rep. Gomez Votes Again to Stop Trump's Unauthorized War with Iran
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Votes Again to Stop Trump's Unauthorized War with Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement after voting for the third time for a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran. "I voted once again to end Trump's reckless war with Iran," said Congressman Gomez. This was the third time I voted to stop Trump   more

Rep. Mike Levin Advances Millions in New Funding to Help Enroll Veterans in Healthcare Services
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Advances Millions in New Funding to Help Enroll Veterans in Healthcare Services * May 15, 2026 Veterans Spending Bill Provides Over $2 Million for County Veteran Service Officers Watch Rep. Levin's House Floor Remarks Here Washington, D.C -Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) advanced new federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCo  more

Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions. During the Energy Subcommittee hearing focused on America's growing power needs and g  more

Representative Tran Supports Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Fallen Officers During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Supports Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Fallen Officers During National Police Week U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined a bipartisan congressional resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in commemoration of National Police Week. Read the full text of the resolution HERE. "Hundreds of thousands of public safety officials across our  more

Reps. Chu, Sanchez, Smith and Congressional delegation demand answers on Taiwan's exclusion from WTO conference
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Sanchez, Smith and Congressional delegation demand answers on Taiwan's exclusion from WTO conference Today, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-Neb.), and 23 colleagues called on World Trade Organization Director-Gen  more

Republicans' Effort to Coerce States Into Enforcing Reckless Immigration Agenda Undermines Local Police, Makes Communities Less Safe
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Republicans' Effort to Coerce States into Enforcing Reckless Immigration Agenda Undermines Local Police, Makes Communities Less Safe As Republicans Stage a Performative Hearing on Fairfax County, Va.--One of the Safest U.S. Counties--Democrats Demand Accountability for Trump DHS Killing Americans and Torching the Constitution * Today,  more

Sanchez statement on Trump's visit to China
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez statement on Trump's visit to China * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Trump's visit to China: "President Trump continues to treat one of America's adversaries like a reality show, and America is paying the price. "President Trump let China hold the upper hand from start to finish  more

Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference * April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world.   more

SEMI and 23 Member Companies Urge U.S. Congress to Extend Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
MILPITAS, California, May 16 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * SEMI and 23 Member Companies Urge U.S. Congress to Extend Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit Multi-year AMIC Extension Critical to Bolster Domestic Semiconductor Growth, Competitiveness and Innovation Across Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics desi  more

Seton Hall University Celebrates 170th Commencement
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Celebrates 170th Commencement * Seton Hall University will be celebrating its 170th Baccalaureate Commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street in Newark, New Jersey. Delivering the commencement keynote address will be Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School and bes  more

Sierra Club and Earthjustice Argue Against Illegal Coal Plant Extensions in Court
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Sierra Club and Earthjustice Argue Against Illegal Coal Plant Extensions in Court The court hears the first challenge to DOE's unlawful orders for the J.H. Campbell power plant in Michigan * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Sierra Club and Earthjustice presented oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in the legal challenge against the Department of Energy's illegal applicati  more

Small Business Majority: Newsom Budget Revise Unsatisfactory for Small Businesses, Despite Some New Investment
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on May 15, 2026: * * * Newsom Budget Revise Unsatisfactory for Small Businesses, Despite Some New Investment Statement from Bianca Blomquist, California Director for Small Business Majority, on how small business priorities fare in the governor's revised 2026-2027 budget "It's encouraging to see Gov. Newsom ask for a new tax cut that would make it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to start new small businesses by r  more

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley launches hospital expansion
STANFORD, California, May 14 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley launches hospital expansion * Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley celebrated groundbreaking Thursday on a hospital expansion to answer the medical needs of one of the fast-growing sections of the San Francisco Bay Area. The 66,000-square-foot wing, to connect to the east side of the hospital, will stand three stories tall -more than doubling the capacity of th  more

Stanford Medicine-led research links human molecular, microbial diversity with geography, ethnicity
STANFORD, California, May 14 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine-led research links human molecular, microbial diversity with geography, ethnicity * Research led by the Stanford School of Medicine has found that ethnicity and geography may influence human molecular makeup -from metabolism and immunity to gut microbiota and biological aging. The findings, which were published in Cell on May 14, illuminate the complex interplay between  more

State Bar of California: Board Recommends NextGen Uniform Bar Exam in 2028 and Added California Component Soon After
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * Board Recommends NextGen Uniform Bar Exam in 2028 and Added California Component Soon After At its May 14-15, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees concurred with and approved the Committee of Bar Examiners' (CBE) recommendation that the California Supreme Court adopt the National Conference of Bar Examiners' (NCBE) NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE) for administration beginning in July 2028.   more

StellarXplorer Team's Top 3 Finish Completes Successful Civil Air Patrol Space/Cyber Season
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news on May 15, 2026: * * * StellarXplorer Team's Top 3 Finish Completes Successful Civil Air Patrol Space/Cyber Season A cadet team from Colorado Springs made the awards podium at the StellarXplorers national finals, officially ending CAP's 2025-2026 space and cyber season. * The Colorado Springs Cadet Squadron StellarXplorers team took third place April 24 at the finals of the 2025-2026 Nati  more

Steve Goldstein named 24th president of The University of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Steve Goldstein named 24th president of The University of New Mexico * After an extensive search that attracted a highly-qualified pool of candidates, the University of New Mexico Board of Regents has unanimously selected Steve Goldstein as the 24th president. Goldstein will succeed President Garnett S. Stokes, who in July 2026, after more than eight years of distinguished service, will begin her  more

Steve Hilton Doubles Down on Threats to California Abortion Providers at Final Debate
WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Steve Hilton Doubles Down on Threats to California Abortion Providers at Final Debate * Washington, DC - During last night's final California gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS and the San Francisco Examiner, Steve Hilton was finally pressed on whether he would allow anti-abortion states to target California doctors for providing legal abor  more

Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material Summary Company Announcement Date: May 14, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Presence of metal fragments Company Name: Straus Family Creamery Brand Name: Straus Famil  more

THOMPSON, KILEY, MILLER INTRODUCE TRIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 17TH AS NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS AWARENESS DAY
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, KILEY, MILLER INTRODUCE TRIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 17TH AS NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS AWARENESS DAY * Washington - Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Kevin Kiley (I-CA-03), and Carol Miller (R-WV-01) introduced a tripartisan resolution to designate May 17 th as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a dangerous and deadly medical condit  more

Thurston County business pleads guilty to illegal sale of elephant ivory figurine
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 15 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Thurston County business pleads guilty to illegal sale of elephant ivory figurine * Washington State Attorney General's Office and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police OLYMPIA - A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police investigation, prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office (AGO), into the illegal sale of a figurine carved out of elephant ivo  more

Time to Pay the Piper: Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom Secure Financial Penalties Against Huntington Beach in Housing Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Time to Pay the Piper: Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom Secure Financial Penalties Against Huntington Beach in Housing Lawsuit * State court orders Huntington Beach to pay civil penalties of at least $160,000, escalating to $50,000 per month starting this June OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statements  more

Top nurses recognized for impact on warfighter care, resilience, and medical readiness
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Top nurses recognized for impact on warfighter care, resilience, and medical readiness * "Nursing is more than a profession," said Dr. Kristen Atterbury, the Defense Health Agency chief nursing officer, during the National Nurses Week ceremony at Defense Health Agency Headquarters May 7. "It's a mission of service, compassion, and resilience. You are healers, educators, and leaders at all levels -f  more

TREY PARKER, MATT STONE, WANDA SYKES, RUPAUL AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 18-22
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TREY PARKER, MATT STONE, WANDA SYKES, RUPAUL AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 18-22 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bi  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S. * Investments will go towards replacing eight Air Traffic Control facilities and upgrading Federal Contract Towers at 41 airports with more updates to follow WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department's investment of  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department's investment of over $750 million to replace eight air traffic control towers and Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) with brand-new,   more

UC-San Francisco: How to Overcome Global Price Barriers for Alzheimer's Drugs
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How to Overcome Global Price Barriers for New Alzheimer's Drugs UCSF and Trinity College Dublin researchers determine cost-effective thresholds for Alzheimer's-modifying therapies in 174 countries. * In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with a class of therapies called anti-amyloid antibodies (anti-AB). The  more

UC-San Francisco: Liver's Immune Cells Might Be the Key to Curing Hepatitis B
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * The Liver's Immune Cells Might Be the Key to Curing Hepatitis B UCSF study links CD4+ immune cells to viral clearance after treatment stops in some patients. * Fifteen years ago, doctors in Europe noticed a remarkable thing happening in people with chronic hepatitis B infections. When patients went off their medications, the virus started to come back -- a  more

UCLA Health: Patients With Prior C-Sections More Likely to Successfully Complete Vaginal Birth at Hospitals Serving More Black Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Patients with prior C-sections more likely to successfully complete vaginal birth at hospitals serving more Black patients Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals (BSH) who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to attempt and successfully deliver vaginally in a subsequent pregnancy than they are at hospitals treating few Black patients, new UCLA-led research f  more

USC Graduates From Amazon, Google and IBM Shared Insights at the Department's First Alumni Panel
LOS ANGELES, California, May 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Graduates From Amazon, Google and IBM Shared Insights at the Department's First Alumni Panel * Left to right (top row): Erica Kim, Daisy De Leon Perez, Steve Pham, Rene Mendoza. Left to right (bottom row): Ashwin Goyal, Niti Shah, Karthik Bhat. (Photo credit: Steve Pham) USC Viterbi 's Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science and USC Mark and Mary St  more

Warfare Center Develops New Tool to Help Sailors Keep Vertical Launching System Latch Rods Moving
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Warfare Center Develops New Tool to Help Sailors Keep Vertical Launching System Latch Rods Moving * Launcher support personnel at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California have developed and tested a new tool to aid Navy sailors in maintaining MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) cell hatches without damaging them in the process. Eric Csorba, a VLS canister and launcher s  more

World Vision to Share First of Its Kind Research With Global Leaders in Vatican City at Global Summit 2026: Fostering Hope for Children
MONROVIA, California, May 15 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * World Vision to share first of its kind research with global leaders in Vatican City at Global Summit 2026: Fostering Hope for Children * Global leaders from research, humanitarian action, education, philanthropy, and policy are gathering in Vatican City to advance shared priorities for child hope and flourishing. * World Vision will share first of a kind, scientifically valida  more

Worldwide RAN Market Remained Stable in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, May 14 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Worldwide RAN Market Remained Stable in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - May 14, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data   more

YASC Canada returns with Yardi's biggest AI leap yet
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * YASC Canada returns with Yardi's biggest AI leap yet * Canadian real estate professionals get first access to the biggest technical leap Toronto, ON, May 15, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate, and nearly 1,000 Canadian real estate professionals gathered this week   more