LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day * More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces 2026 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards * The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Public Library Directors Association of Alabama as the recipient of the 2026 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Deborah Caldwell-Stone as the recipient  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alex Scharyj to Moderate Digital Health Funding Panel in Atlanta * Taft partner Alexander Scharyj will moderate a panel discussion on early-stage funding for digital health startups, hosted jointly by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Digital Health Society and TAG Corporate Development Society. With digital health companies raising $14 billion in 2025-a 35% increase over  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: * * * Carter Center Deploys Team of Experts to Assess Colombia's Presidential Election The Carter Center is deploying an international expert mission to Bogota today to assess key aspects of Colombia's presidential election, scheduled for May 31, 2026. The expert mission will focus on the electoral, legal, and administrative framework of the election in the context of the Center's recommended reforms following C  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, May 16 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news: * * * Cheers, caps and new beginnings for Georgia Gwinnett College's Spring 2026 graduates For more than 850 graduates in Georgia Gwinnett College's Spring 2026 class, May 15 was a day of celebration as they marked their accomplishments and reveled in the excitement of receiving their hard-earned diplomas during two ceremonies in the college's Convocation Center. Before graduates crossed the stage, GGC pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Backs Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week * This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans passed several bills aimed at supporting law enforcement officers nationwide, ending soft-on-crime policies, and keeping violent criminals out of America's communities. After supporting each bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Supports Bipartisan Bill to Fund National Defense, Invest in Military Families & Veterans * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, supported the passage of H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill for Military Construction and Veterans A  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis' Statement on VA Funding Votes * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement regarding his absence from votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15, 2026, including on H.R. 8469, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, the first funding bill of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 cycle. Afte  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University names Brandy Barker inaugural vice president for brand experience Written by: Darcy Gifford Eastern Michigan University has named Brandy Barker as its inaugural vice president for brand experience, a newly created leadership role centered on advancing EMU's brand and sense of place. Barker currently serves as assistant vice president for placemaking and chief creative off  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Reaches Early $5.5 Million Resolution With Central Transport Over Nationwide Sex Discrimination in Hiring * Settles federal lawsuit alleging trucking company failed to hire female truck drivers for at least ten years nationwide PHOENIX - Central Transport, LLC, a nationwide trucking company based in Warren, Michigan with over 200 regional and local facilities, will pay $5.5 milli  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Demands Transparency, Calls on Georgia Supreme Court Candidates to Commit to Accepting Election Results * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement as Georgia Republican-backed Supreme Court Justice Sarah Warren refuses to commit to accepting the results of the May 19 general election: "Justice Sarah Warren's refusal to commit t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Gadgeel named new vice chair of clinical research for hematology and medical oncology Shirish Gadgeel, MBBS, FASCO, a nationally recognized thoracic oncologist and clinical researcher, joins Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute as professor and vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. "We are thrilled to welco  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 12 -- Evergy Inc., a company that says it focuses on producing, transmitting and delivering energy for the benefit of stakeholders, issued the following news release: * * * Evergy begins construction on 710 MW high-efficiency natural gas plant Chisholm Trail is one of two natural gas plants Evergy is building in Kansas to meet growing energy needs * Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today celebrated the start of construction on a new 710-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural ga  more

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

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Overtime Rule: Cementing $35k Salary Threshold The Biden-era Labor Department rule that aimed to dramatically expand overtime pay eligibility is officially wiped off the books. Yesterday, the agency issued a technical amendment to remove the rule, which had already been struck down in court, from its regulations. The defunct 2024 rule would have raised the earnin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * Employer Guide to the Aging Workforce: 4 Key Compliance Considerations Workers 55 and older now make up nearly a quarter of the US workforce and represent the labor force's fastest growing age group. Further, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the overall labor force participation rate will slightly decline between 2020 and 2030, the rate for those in the 75-and-up age   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 15, 2026: * * * The FP Visa Bulletin for June: Final Action Chart and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews June's release to help employers determine whether and when   more

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

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Goal vs. new goal: Ascension Florida leaders' journeys * Every healthcare career starts somewhere. A moment of service. A personal challenge. A call to help others. This Hospital Week, we're using the Goal vs. New Goal trend to show the path of leaders across Ascension Florida. From early roles as patient transporters and volunteers to leading our ministrie  more

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

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: The Pill * The Episode Everybody put on your party hats and grab a slice of cake: It's a birthday party for the births that never were. This week on Health Wanted, we're celebrating a very merry un-birthday in the truest sense, because May 9 was the 66th anniversary of the FDA approving the first oral birth control pill, a divisive medication people still lov  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Healy inducted into the AFRC Order of the Sword * ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, was inducted into the AFRC Order of the Sword here May 14, 2026. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual. Healy becomes the 18  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 15 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Inaugural UWG President's Medallion Awarded Posthumously to Bob Stone * The University of West Georgia presented its inaugural President's Medallion during Friday's spring Commencement ceremony, awarding the honor posthumously to Robert Joseph "Bob" Stone Sr. The medallion recognizes individuals and organizations whose service and leadership leave a lasting impact on the university and the broader   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues EPA for Records on Biden's $2 Billion Election Year Grant to Stacey Abrams * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for records on the Biden administration's $2 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant to the nonprofit Power Forward Communities which is tied   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news wrap up: * * * Liberty In Action: $750,000 for American Airlines. Courtesy of Taxpayers * The public purse is not a private piggy bank for government leaders to dip into to reward their favorite businesses. That's why the Goldwater Institute is now warning city officials in Columbia, Mo., that their promise to fork over taxpayer money to shore up American Airlines' bottom line violates the sta  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * New graduate named AU's Academic Recognition Day representative * Kristin Backer, a cell and molecular biology student in the College of Science and Mathematics, was selected as this year's Augusta University representative for the University System of Georgia 's Academic Recognition Day. The Academic Recognition Day award is given out annually to one undergraduate student from each of USG's 26 institut  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Outstanding School of Medicine graduates and faculty honored during 2026 commencement * MACON, Ga. -Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recognized several outstanding graduates and faculty members during its 2026 commencement ceremony, held on May 8 in Hawkins Arena on the Macon campus. Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service The Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service is Mercer's highest honor  more

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

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Recent grad selected for ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University 's Sophia Hall, Class of 2026, was selected to be included on the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's (ALL IN) 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll. This year's honor roll includes 168 students from across the country. Campuses participating in ALL IN each nominate one student to be recognized o  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: REPS. HILL, ADAMS, TURNER, SEWELL, MCCORMICK, FIGURES INTRODUCE IGNITE HBCU EXCELLENCE ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced H.R. 8791, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, following years of bipartisan work to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. The legislation is co-led by HBCU C  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Returns Landmark IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to Capitol Hill * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Representative French Hill (R-AR-02) reintroduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for Historically Black College and University Excellence Act, also known as the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, H.R. 8791. Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Introduces The Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act During National Police Week * Washington, D.C- Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced the Strengthening Health Outcomes For Federal First Responders Act, during National Police Week, aimed at ensuring Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Reserve leaders prepare future military officers, strengthen community ties * HARTFORD, Ct. - Air Force Reserve Command leadership came full circle during a whirlwind tour throughout Connecticut to prepare our next Department of the Air Force leaders and to give back to their community roots that helped shape their military careers.  "It is beyond surreal," Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Helping Servicemembers Find Jobs After Leaving the Armed Forces * Alpharetta, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering resources to help servicemembers secure jobs as they transition to civilian life. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to help Hire Heroes USA expand their efforts to provide in-person emp  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Atlantic Area--235 years of history! * With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard predecessor services would begin to grow geographically in today's Atlantic Area. In 1789, the U.S. Lighthouse Service was established and began its mission of overseeing lighthouses in the founding states of the Union. Over time, the Lightho  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Jim Kingston for Georgia's 1st Congressional District * Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Jim Kingston for Georgia's First Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American bu  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Connected to Shooting of Five People in Iowa * Davenport, IA \- U.S. Marshals in Georgia on Monday arrested a 17-year-old juvenile wanted in connection to an April shooting in Iowa City that left five injured. On April 19 at approximately 1:45 a.m. the juvenile allegedly engaged in a fight in the 100 block of East College Street in the Downtown Pedest  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Continues Working to Improve Privatized Housing for Military Families * Ft. Gordon, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured a commitment from the U.S. Army to improve privatized housing and hold contractors accountable. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, yesterday held a hearing about funding priorities for military con  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Continues Working to Support MCLB Albany * Albany, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff continues working to support Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, yesterday held a hearing about funding priorities for military construction projects and highlighted key projects in Georgia, including th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Improve Infrastructure, Quality of Life at Ft. Benning * Fort Benning, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff continues to push to improve infrastructure at Ft. Benning. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, held a hearing about funding priorities for military construction projects and highlighted key projects in Georg  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Improve Quality of Life at Robins AFB * Sen. Ossoff secures commitment from U.S. Air Force to prioritize new child development center for Robins AFB Robins AFB, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pushing to improve quality of life for military families at Robins Air Force Base. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construc  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Why Georgia's 2026 Legislative Activity Isn't Over Quite Yet * While the early hours of April 3 marked the official adjournment of the 2026 legislative session, its true coda took place this week. On the governor's final day to sign or veto legislation, the long wait for legislators and lobbyists finally ended. Just not in the way many would have hoped. Then, before the ink was even dry  more