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

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 19 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual 'Run to Remember' * JONESBORO - The Beck Center for Veterans at Arkansas State University will host its fourth annual "Run to Remember" from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 23. "Run to Remember is an annual 5K honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. Join us as we come together in remembrance and support of the veteran community," s  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC., Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been assigned a patent (No. US 12631199 B2, initially filed Sept. 1, 2023) developed by ten inventors Chirag Sureshbhai Patel, Rogers, Arkansas; Michael D. Smith, Rogers, Arkansas; Steven A. Trimble, Cassville, Missouri; Surya Madugula, Hyderabad, India; SaiGeetha Padiri, Hyderabad, India; Jeffrey C. Hutson, Cassville, Missouri; Cameron Perini, Bentonville, Arkansas; Mitchell McDonald, Rogers, Arkansas; Griffin   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters Unveil Updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) unveiled the text of a resolution to bring up H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which would amend the Senate-passed versio  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), joined by 24 colleagues, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration work with the United Nations (UN) to fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Numerous UNRWA employees have  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, May 20 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * Cowley College Celebrates Three Remarkable Retirees and 72 Years of Lasting Impact Cowley College recently gathered to honor three extraordinary employees whose combined 72 years of service have helped shape the institution and transform the lives of countless students. This year's retirement celebration recognized LaVaughan Scheurich, Winfield Corrections Facility GED Instructor, retiring after 15 years  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy expands storm response training ahead of the 2026 hurricane season * New hands-on exercises, including staging center and logistics trainings, help employees sharpen skills and strengthen coordination Preparing for severe weather is a year-round priority. As part of our continuous focus on readiness, employees from across our four-state service area recently participated in a sy  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

LOGAN, Utah, May 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Finishing What She Started: Music Student Nears Degree After 23 Years in the Making * LOGAN - Most college seniors are preparing to enter the workforce this month, but for Elizabeth Johnson, the finish line is just ahead. After completing her coursework this spring, the Utah State University piano performance and pedagogy major will officially graduate next year when she performs her senior recital, the final step   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

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Votes Against Trump's BLM Nominee * Today, Hickenlooper wrote an op-ed in the Denver Post about the threat Steve Pearce poses to our public lands, environment Hickenlooper was the first Senator to publicly oppose Steve Pearce's nomination to lead BLM WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper voted NO on Steve Pearce's nomination to be Director of the Bureau of Land Man  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * House Advances Legislation to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Promote Commonsense Land Management Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to authorize a patriotic tribute in Utah, raise revenue for North Dakota's public schools, and more. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in res  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 20 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news: * * * Little Rock School District Names Chadwick Lewis Assistant Director of Athletics The Little Rock School District is proud to announce the appointment of Chadwick Lewis as Assistant Director of Athletics for the 2026-2027 school year. Coach Lewis brings 19 years of experience in education, coaching, and leadership to his new role. Throughout his career, he has taught mathematics at every level, rangi  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 20 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news: * * * LRSD and Jefferson Elementary Welcome New Leader for Upcoming School Year The Little Rock School District is proud to announce the selection of veteran educator and school leader Carol Skiba as the new principal of Jefferson Elementary School. Skiba will officially assume the role following the retirement of longtime principal Sandra Register, whose years of dedicated service and leadership have left  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Lynne Cossman selected as provost for UMass Lowell * Lynne Cossman, dean of the College for Health, Community and Policy, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, effective Aug. 1. "As founding dean, Lynne Cossman embraced and championed the vision of the College for Health, Community and Policy -to better prepare   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632655 B2, initially filed March 17, 2023) developed by four inventors Shashank Kedia, Sunnyvale, California; Aditya Mantha, San Jose, California; Stephen Dean Guo, Saratoga, California; and Kannan Achan, Saratoga, California, for "Methods and apparatus to generate textual data using machine learning processes."  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service published a notice on May 18, 2026, requesting public comments on a new group of properties proposed for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The notice covers nominations received before April 25, 2026. Among the properties under consideration is the Sorrells-Thompson House in Pulaski County, Arkansas, which was nominated as part of the "World War II Home Front Efforts in   more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 19 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Red Wolf Steel Takes Home 4th Place in Cast-in-Steel Competition * JONESBORO - A group of Arkansas State University students showcased their talents outside the classroom by participating in the Cast-in-Steel Competition, where they placed fourth. The group, appropriately named "Red Wolf Steel," is part of the university's Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) team. They recently took part in the c  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership in the 119 th Congress, the Senate Judiciar  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632462 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2025) developed by fourteen inventors Lauren Ashley Glazer, Seattle, Washington; Kaushiki Nag, San Jose, California; Sunny Agarwal, San Jose, California; Atul Kochhar, Bengaluru, India; Charlotte Alexandrine Passot, Mill Valley, California; Lalitesh Morishetti, San Jose, California; Divya Chaganti, San Jose, California; Priyank Gupta, Duvall, Washing  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632891 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by five inventors Shanu Vashishtha, San Francisco, California; Abhay Kumar, Sunnyvale, California; Lalitesh Morishetti, San Jose, California; Kaushiki Nag, Sunnyvale, California; and Kannan Achan, Saratoga, California, for "System and method for providing personalized item recommendations with personalized title."  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632505 B2, initially filed Aug. 17, 2023) developed by Xia Zhao, Santa Clara, California, and Wei Shen, Pleasanton, California, for "Systems and methods for inserting links."  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 19 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Teacher Residents Celebrate Match Day, Begin Journey Into Arkansas Classrooms * Six UA Little Rock students learned where they will complete year-long teaching residencies during the 2026-27 academic year and are eager to begin working alongside mentor teachers in Central Arkansas classrooms. Students in the Trojan Teacher Residency Program celebrated Match Day wit  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 19 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Hospitality Student Semiyah Smith Named National Scholarship Recipient * Semiyah Smith, a student of hospitality and tourism management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was named a recipient of the Pathways to Success Scholarship and Professional Development Program. Supported by the Destinations International (DI) Foundation, the initiative is designed to increase acces  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 19 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Building Chicago's 78th Neighborhood: UA Little Rock Students Capture National 'Best Pitch' Title UA Little Rock * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Real Estate Team received the "Best Pitch" award at the 16th annual Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Competition in Chicago, competing against 21 undergraduate teams from across the country. The team's proposal f  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries alrea  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies * Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) led over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address maternal health risks during public health c  more