WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 17, 2026, by American Values Vice Chair Richard Rogers and Faith Engagement Director Daniel Trippie to Townhall: * * * America at 250: Renewing the Faith That Made Us Free As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many will focus on the central tenets of our nation's history and founding: individual liberty, freedom from tyranny, a government by and for the people, among others, an  more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 20 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Kenneth Rhodes and Associates, Inc. Named a Founding Family of the FEISC The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University is proud to announce that Kenneth Rhodes & Associates, Inc. has been named a Founding Family, marking a significant milestone in the Institute's mission to strengthen and sustain family-owned businesses across the state. This dist  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 19 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Donates 1.5 Million Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Volunteer Fire Departments Nationwide * LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER BUILDS ON THE 100+ YEAR LEGACY OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY AND PREPARING FOR DISASTER THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL ST. LOUIS, MO - May 19, 2026 - Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a l  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Arrive inspired: Delta cultivates 'Flow State' in flight and at Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign * For the first time, Delta and 3daysofdesign are teaming up to bring an elevated sensory experience -one that optimizes the brain for peak focus and mindfulness -to design enthusiasts this June and via a "Flow State Flight" connecting New York City to Copenhagen. Attendees of the festival will also enjoy  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 19 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends children from irreversible harms * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief to the North Dakota Supreme Court in support of a North Dakota law that bans sex-change procedures for minors. North Dakota joined many other states in determining that sex-change procedures should not be available to children. The stat  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Netchoice v. Weiser, supporting Colorado's law requiring social media platforms to provide fact-based notices about their products -pr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space's University Alliance Expands, Connecting Researchers Across Four Continents Axiom Space's University Alliance expands welcoming 26 institutions from four continents and 12 nations including Australia, India, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, the United   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Secures Appellate Win for Mood Rite in Wrongful Death Suit Barnes & Thornburg won an appellate victory for Mood Rite when a Georgia appellate panel affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the product seller in a wrongful death lawsuit. On May 15, 2026, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion upholding a DeKalb County ju  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Penn's 270th Commencement at a historic moment * Clear, sunny skies greeted an eager Class of 2026 and cheerful audience of supporters on Monday, May 18, for Penn's 270th Commencement at Franklin Field. Ahead of the ceremony, roughly 6,000 graduates wearing caps and vibrant regalia gathered at Penn Park to rejoice in their shared achievements and line up for the procession to Fra  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 18, 2026, by Health Coverage Access Director Jennifer Sullivan and Elizabeth Zhang, research assistant on the Health Policy Team: * * * Higher Marketplace Premiums Take a Toll on Enrollment and on Marketplace Enrollees Congressional Republicans failed to extend premium tax credit (PTC) enhancements at the end of 2025, and now the harm of higher marketplace premium costs is beginning to show up  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 19 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Construction company invests in shared research at Kennesaw State * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 19, 2026 For more than 65 years, Holder Construction has built its reputation on long-term thinking, investing not only in projects but in people, partnerships, and the future of the construction industry. That commitment is reflected in the company's decades-long relationship with Kennesaw State University  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 19 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Commencement - Largest Graduating Class ever Written by Devin Bonner Delaware State University recently celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 15 as nearly 1,300 undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree graduates crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies that celebrated student achievement while reflecting on the university's 135-year legacy of service, opportunity, and resilience. This year'  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Southeastern Power Administration has proposed revised wholesale power rates for the Jim Woodruff Project, with the updated pricing structure scheduled to take effect from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. According to Southeastern Power Administration, an updated repayment study completed in March 2026 determined that the current rates are insufficient to recover rising operational and repayment costs associated with the Ji  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * EDF Files Amicus Brief to Conserve South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted fishing permits would set dangerous precedent and lead to illegal overfishing * (WASHINGTON) - Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has filed an amicus brief to prevent overfishing of South Atlantic red snapper in the case Southeastern Fisheries Association v. Lutnick. The brief underscores EDF's position that exempted fishing permits  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Election Protection Coalition Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Historic Civil Rights Reversal * Lawyers' Committee, NAACP, Common Cause, State Voices, NALEO; AL, GA, PA, and LA state partners unveil plans to protect voters of color's access to the ballot Today, ahead of Tuesday primaries in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania - among other states - and following t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory Decatur Hospital launches Emory Healthcare's first residency program for emergency department nurses * DECATUR, GA \- Emory Decatur Hospital announced today the launch of Emory Healthcare's Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Nurse Residency Program. The program, the first for Emory Healthcare and in the metropolitan Atlanta region, is tailored to meet the unique demands of emergency medicine, offering  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Exposure to Coal Operations Linked to Rise in Cancer Mortality in U.S. * Recent efforts to expand coal operations in the United States are poised to worsen exposure to coal pollutants in communities already disproportionately burdened by cancer. A systematic review by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows coal mining and residing near coal mines are consistent  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- Pursuant to the Public Health Service Act, as amended, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the re-establishment of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). A notice of committee charter renewal for the ACIP, which was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026, is hereby withdrawn. In this document, the CDC also announces the determination that the re-establishment  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * FP PEO Snapshot: 4 Things PEOs Should Know About the New DOL Joint Employer Proposal The Labor Department's recent proposed joint employer rule is welcome news for the PEO industry. That being said, you've received similar welcome news every other time the DOL went through this same exercise in the past, only to see the helpful guidance unwound by a new administration. Watching the joi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * Hiring Teens This Summer? A Compliance Checklist for Ohio Auto Dealers Summer brings a steady stream of teenagers looking for seasonal work, and many might end up knocking on your dealership's door. Young workers can provide cost-effective assistance for Ohio auto dealerships to staff lot attendant positions, car-washing, and customer-service roles. But hiring minors is never as simple  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Seeks to End EEO-1 Reporting: What This Means for Employers + 5 Steps While We Wait for More Info The EEOC just sent a game-changing proposal to the White House to end the EEO-1 reporting requirement altogether, according to a May 14 submission to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This news comes as employers are waiting for the annual EEO-1   more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION FINDS ITS NEXT FOX-WORTHY STAND-UP SPECIAL WITH JEFF FOXWORTHY'S "THE JOKE'S ON ME" PREMIERING JUNE 1 * NEW YORK -May 19, 2026 - FOX Nation will present an all-new special from legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy titled The Joke's O n Me, s et to premiere on Monday, June 1 st, announced FOX Nation President Lauren Petterson. Filmed at the Gas South Theatre in Duluth  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for 650 New Jobs Across Three Business Development Projects in Southeast Michigan * Investments will advance Michigan's leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, R&D, and agribusiness LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board announced approval for projects in Troy (Oakland County), Detroit (Wayne Coun  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 19 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Virginia Transformer Plant Will Bring 1,100 Jobs to Northwest Alabama * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert Coun  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. DATES: This moratorium is effective on May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by associate Heather M. Romero and partner David J. Vernon: * * * CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria for Home Health Agencies and Hospices Executive Summary On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) simultaneously imposed six-month nationwide temporary enrollment moratoria on Home Health Agencies ("HHAs") and hospices under its authorit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * In remembering that we die, we learn how to live | Dr. Greg DeLoach * Meet Francis. Francis is a synthetic skull I ordered on Etsy. I am not sure where you get your skulls from, but I like to support independent artisans. I already had a name picked out, so when my skull arrived, Francis found a prominent place in my office at Mercer University. Every other spring semester, Francis and I teach a course entitle  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by former career diplomat Irakli Laitadze in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * South Caucasus Navigating Economic and Security Effects of Iran Conflict Executive Summary: * The Iran conflict is transforming the South Caucasus by disrupting trade routes, shifting regional power balances, and increasing the strategic importance of transport corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, and the People's Rep  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows * AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today's world. This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend Health Journ  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Team: David Wilkes * Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine For David Wilkes, DVM, joining Clemson University's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine represents both a professional milestone and a personal homecoming. A native of McColl, South Carolina, Wilkes was drawn to the opportunity to help build the state's first College of Veterinary Medicine and support a pr  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU students collect gold ADDYs at Nashville, district competitions * By Sheri Selph MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Students in Middle Tennessee State University's Department of Art and Design earned recognition at both the Nashville American Advertising Awards and the American Advertising Federation District 7 ADDY Awards, collecting multiple gold ADDYs, Judges' Choice honors and the 2026 Rising S  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Calls on Black Athletes & Fans to Withhold Support of Public Schools in States Attacking Black Voting Rights * The NAACP today launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that have moved to limit, weaken, or erase Black voting representation in the  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSinfo) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following information collection: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Educational Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance." SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Obtaining Information   more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 19 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * OPINION: TRIO McNair Program empowers first-gen students to pursue doctorates * By Marko Mohlenhoff TRIO McNair Scholars Program, New Mexico State University We hear a lot these days the question, "Is a college education still worth it?" I was fortunate growing up. Though our family didn't have a lot of money, my brother and I never wanted for anything - except maybe the cable televi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Kurt Olsen Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, led ten Democratic colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen's removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at the White House. The  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 20 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Commencement Celebrates and Inspires the Class of 2026 Pomona College's Commencement ceremony May 17 capped off a weekend of celebrations and sent the Class of 2026 off with a charge from President G. Gabrielle Starr to "go forth from this stellar garden of Pomona College, believing in your power to make this world shine bright." The ceremony, the College's 133rd, saw 402 students cross the stage on Marston Quad  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA Congratulates Brian Strickland on Republican Nomination for Georgia Attorney General Republicans Ready to Keep Georgia Safe and Win in November * ATLANTA -- The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) congratulates Brian Strickland on winning the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General. RAGA is confident Georgia voters will choose public safety over chaos this November  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Study on snack's effect on heart, kidneys and gut bacteria Researchers in the Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science are doing a research study to learn how a culturally inspired snack, based on the traditional Dieta de la Milpa from Mexico and Cent  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on San Diego Mosque Shooting * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. "I express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of those tragically murdered yesterday at the Islamic Center of San Diego and pray for a swift recovery of those who were injured in the attack. "I stand with Georgia's Muslim-American community and strongly  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard Academy Future Leaders of 2026 * NEW LONDON, Conn. -For nearly 150 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has prepared leaders to serve as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard. As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate, cadets across USCGA are leaving their mark through academic excellence, athletic achievement, operational innovation, and service-driven leadership.   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Announces the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today published the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings, evaluating U.S. cities based on affordability, desirability, job market and quality of life. For the first time in  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designations for five official agencies--Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food--will end on the dates listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The Grain Inspection Services of Texas, LLC, voluntarily cancelled their designation effective on February 28, 2026, and the area   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Padilla, Colleagues in Demanding White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Kurt Olsen * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and nine of their Democratic colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen's removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college By Kevin Myatt Brad Ohlinger's research has focused on how bees do a "waggle dance" to convey information to one another and why ants follow one behind the other. Now, his role is to convey information for securing research funding and to get words, numbers, and people to line up for large sums of money to flow in  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU, WGTC Partnership Supports Regional Workforce Development Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently signed three new articulation agreements, creating clear pathways for students with two-year technical degrees to continue their education and achieve advanced academic and professional goals. The two institut  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Women Bear the Quiet Burden of Ebola Bundibugyo Disease * Health officials are monitoring outbreaks of Ebola Bundibugyo disease through parts of East and Central Africa. This highly contagious disease will hit some groups harder than others. When health care workers and resources are limited, that burden falls heavily on women. Part of this is cultural. In many countries ar  more