ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 80-year-old works toward another milestone: A Mercer degree * E. Gayle Barnett is proof that it's never too late to go after a dream. For decades, the Northwest Atlanta resident wanted to go back to college to finish her degree and become a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., an organization dedicated to service, scholarship, sisterhood and social action to which many of her family and friends belong. She  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Highlights SBA Action on Combined 7(a) and 504 Loan Limits for Manufacturers The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) acknowledges the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) announcement increasing the combined borrowing capacity for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans to $10 million as a positive step forward. Under the SBA's action, eligible manufacturers may access up t  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 18 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia * * The laboratory focuses on applied research for next-generation fluid catalytic cracking catalysts ATTAPULGUS, GA, May 18, 2026 - BASF has opened a new, state-of-the-art research and development center for advancements in refinery catalysts. The facility is strategically co-located at  more

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, May 18 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- BASF, a producer of chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas, issued the following news release: * * * BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia * * The Laboratory focuses on applied research for next-generation fluid catalytic cracking catalysts ATTAPULGUS, GA, May 18, 2026 - BASF has opened a new, state-of-the-art research and develo  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Minnesota Democrats recycle tired myths to block scholarships for kids As governors from both parties announce they intend to participate in the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), Minnesota Democrats are doubling down. Canned responses from legislators incl  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan: * * * Would a gas tax 'holiday' help Minnesotans? In February, gas prices in the Twin Cities hit their lowest level since May 2021. In April, as Figure 1 shows, they hit their highest level since September 2023. This 35% jump in gas prices was the biggest in a two-month period since a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Recognized Among Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios * Constangy is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized among the Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios Business in its 2026 rankings publication. The annual list highlights the largest and most prominent law firms with offices  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo * "Thousands of women and their families already struggling to survive hunger, displacement and gender-based violence in eastern DRC now face, again, the terrifying threat of Ebola. We have years of experience of preparing to contain the spread of this killer virus, working alo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * Big Win for Agricultural Employers: Court Maintains DOL's Game-Changer Rule for H-2A Farmworker Wages Despite UFW Challenge A federal court in California just delivered a major win to H-2A agricultural employers across the country. After the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule in October that significantly changed how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * EU Overhauls AI Act Just Before Key Deadline: What Should Businesses Do With The Extra Time? With a critical compliance deadline just months away, European Union lawmakers and member states reached a provisional agreement on 7 May to significantly overhaul the EU AI Act, changes that promise relief for the business community. The revisions will push back enforcement of high-risk AI rul  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the peo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Carr Indicts Five in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Takedown Defendants charged in Athens-Clarke, Gwinnett, Houston and Richmond counties * Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured indictments against five individuals as part of a focused initiative involving fraud committed against Medicaid Home an  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Kemp Suspends Gas Tax for Two Additional Weeks Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and suspending the state's gas tax for two weeks. This suspension will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and run through June 3. Though separate from the current motor fuel tax suspension enabled by HB 1199, which sunsets at 11:59 p.m. on May 19, this a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Supports Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of Governor Brian Kemp extending the Georgia gas tax suspension for an additional two weeks. "I want to thank Governor Brian Kemp for extending the gas tax suspension and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking Georgians," said Lt. Governor Burt   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Georgia-Based Unified Legacy to Create 500 New Jobs in Macon-Bibb County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in Macon-Bibb County. The company will invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, creating 500 new jobs over the next several years in Bib  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Webinar Series to Preview Individual Sessions on Sustainability, Plant Proteins at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo * The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting a webinar series moderated by IFT Chief Science and Technolo  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 19 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Christopher Kempf '07 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship John Carroll University alumnus Dr. Christopher Kempf '07 has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship. Kempf was among 223 individuals working across 55 disciplines, chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from nearly 5,000 applicants. The Guggenheim Fellowship offers support to exceptional individuals in pursuit of schola  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Robert Cekada, director of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you to discuss the President's FY 2027 budget r  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates 'You Can and You Will Make a Difference' Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh's 158th Spring Commencement Weekend. * Charles W. Dent M'93, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Congressional Program, told graduates during Lehigh's 2026 Graduate Commencement a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic In Florida alone, so-called new "exempted" fishing permits could allow fishing to exceed the annual catch limit by 20 times - threatening ongoing efforts to rebuild fish stocks * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Ocean Conservancy, represented by Earthjustice, filed an amicus brief in Southe  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Calls For One-Year Moratorium On New Data Centers In South Carolina * CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina, putting Big Tech on notice: South Carolina families will not foot the bill for their massive energy demands. "South Carolina is not Big Tech's personal p  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 18 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers secure GDOT funding to improve bridge safety through advanced scour modeling * A hidden force beneath bridges is one of the leading causes of structural failure, and Kennesaw State researchers are working to stop it. Their latest Georgia Department of Transportation-funded project will improve how engineers predict and prevent dangerous erosion, helping reduce risk during extreme weath  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 (TNSxrep) -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Cybersecurity climbs the SMB agenda, as AI pressure exposes resilience gap New global research shows strong investment intent, yet weaknesses in day to day security and growing AI and third party risk are leaving many businesses expose * Cybersecurity is considered one of the top strategic priorities for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) worldw  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working to Improve Pedestrian Safety Across Georgia * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to improve pedestrian safety in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act to help communities address dangerous gaps in sidewalks, bike lanes, and other active transportation networks. The bipartisan bill, le  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $10 Million to Defend New Hampshire Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $10.2 million television reservation in New Hampshire to   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Georgia Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Georgia to support Jon Os  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Strengthening Resources to Prevent Child Abuse * Clarkston, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering resources to help prevent child abuse in North Georgia. Bringing Republicans and Democrats together, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering new Federal funding for Easter Seals North Georgia (ESNG) to fund community health workers, trai  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * The United States to Host G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30-31, 2026. The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the world's leading economies to advance the G20's core mission of promoting global stability and prosperity. Discussions will focus on s  more

FORT KENT, Maine, May 19 -- The University of Maine Fort Kent Campus issued the following news: * * * UMFK's 144th Commencement Ceremony Held on May 9 The University of Maine at Fort Kent held its 144th commencement exercises May 9 at the UMFK Sports Center. UMFK President Deb Hedeen presided over the ceremony. Students from 9 countries and 14 states were awarded 196 degrees this spring, including post-master's graduate certificates, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Demands Secretary Kennedy Allow CDC Experts to Do Their Jobs Amid Global Health Emergencies * In a new letter, Senator Reverend Warnock is demanding that Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allow expert scientists and physicians at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to speak candidly, "without political interference" about the hantavirus and o  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on Air Force Plan to Retire E-11 BACN Fleet * According to reporting, the U.S. Air Force plans to divest its E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) aircraft and will retire the fleet in fiscal year 2028 The E-11 is the only permanently stationed aircraft flying at Robins Air Force Base Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) rele  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 18 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * WHO introduces PREVENT technical package to address lead poisoning * On the margins of the 79th World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) offered a first look at its forthcoming PREVENT Technical Package on Lead Poisoning Prevention and invited Member States and other stakeholders to provide inputs as the full package is developed in the coming year. At an event co-or  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 19 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 Wofford College holds 172nd Commencement * Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees during the 172nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17. Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, delivered the keynote address to those gathered on the lawn of Main Building. Honorary degree, teaching and service awards The college conferred honorary degrees on four indi  more

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) issued the following news: * * * WUF13 Assemblies call for inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban futures The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened today in Baku with stakeholder assemblies calling for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development amid growing global housing and climate challenges. Bringing together governments, civil society organi  more