LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 'Nebraska Behind Bars' wins Kennedy journalism award * A University of Nebraska-Lincoln student project that investigated the overcrowding, understaffing and other multilayered issues confronting Nebraska's prison system took home the College Journalism Award at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards on May 20. Eleven College of Journalism and Mass Communications students develop  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Chapter 416 Donates Flight Simulator to CAP Squadron in Northeast Texas * AFA's Northeast Texas Chapter 416 donated an FAA-approved flight simulator-the Redbird TD2 G1000 Basic Advanced Training Device (BATD)-to the Majors Composite Civil Air Patrol Squadron (CAP TX-645), based in Greenville, Texas. The simulator, now housed at an L3Harris facility,   more

ALBANY, Georgia, May 22 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Foundation Appoints Dr. W. Anthony Neal as Executive Director The Albany State University Foundation has appointed Dr. W.Anthony Neal as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Neal will serve as the Foundation's chief advancement officer. In this role, he will guide Foundation strategic planning, board development, endowment growth, and financial oversight while cultivating rel  more

NEW YORK, May 22 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * Alexandra Glorioso Joins ProPublica and Texas Tribune Investigative Unit * ProPublica and The Texas Tribune announced on Friday that Alexandra Glorioso is joining their investigative initiative as a reporter. She starts on May 26 and will be based in Austin. A state government reporter at the Miami Herald, Glorioso was part of   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This represents a 13.8% increase compared to 2024. "While  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * At 96, Former Army Tank Driver Reflects on the Korean War Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Martinez was the last man to step off the truck. It was autumn of 1951, somewhere north of Busan, South Korea, the deuce-and-a-half tactical vehicle he had ridden in from the country's southern tip had been dropping replacements all day: a soldier here, two there, each stepping into a slot another had just vacated. Martinez waited  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Appeal to Ensure SB 4 is Fully Enforced * Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and requested a stay pending appeal to ensure that Senate Bill 4 ("SB 4") is fully in effect. While individuals sued to stop the enforcement of some provisions of SB 4, the law's prohibitions criminalizing illegal ent  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Discord for Deceiving Parents and Exposing Texas Children to Predators * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord, Inc. ("Discord") for allowing child predators to groom and exploit kids while deceiving consumers, parents, and the public about the safety of its platform. In October 2025, Attorney General Paxton opened an investigation  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Austin City Council Rewards Austin Energy's Lack of Transparency * AUSTIN, Texas -On Thursday, the Austin City Council voted behind closed doors to approve an Austin Energy proposal to buy gas-burning "peaker" power plants at a cost that has not been disclosed but could hover around $1 billion. The council's decision was the final act of a rushed process, with critical information about the   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Babin, McCormick Request NOAA Briefing on Marine Cloud Brightening and Geoengineering Oversight Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs reque  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Klobuchar Bill to Strengthen Investigation of Child Exploitation Passes Senate Safe Cloud Storage Act Would Support Organizations Assisting Law Enforcement  WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) released the following statements after their Safe Cloud Storage Act passed the Senate. This legislation would provide limited liability pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks initial input for November 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas * SANTA FE, N.M.- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 53 oil and gas parcels totaling 13,453 acres that may be included in a November 2026 lease sale in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. T  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Brooke Blevins named U of I interim provost and executive vice president * MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Idaho has named Brooke Blevins interim provost and executive vice president. Blevins will transition into this new role immediately. Blevins has served as dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS) since 2022. During her tenure, the college expanded educational opportunities,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington on Squawk Box: Republicans are prepared for Reconciliation 3.0 Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined CNBC's Squawk Box this morning to discuss the status of the current reconciliation bill and preparation for Reconciliation 3.0. On preparing Reconciliation 3.0 to fund defense and target fraud: "We support o  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces June Hearing Schedule Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its June hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: "Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security" * Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM ET * Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Off  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Demands Answers After Claims on the Navy Will Run Out of Money by July Due to Iran War * A budget shortfall threatens South Texas's capability to maintain premier aviation training responsibilities for the Navy and Marine Corps. Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. - After Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle warned Congress that the U.S. Nav  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Garcia Secures Key Provisions in Major Housing Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) secured several key housing and homelessness provisions in the broader 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), a major housing package aimed at lowering costs, expanding affordable housing, and supporting working families struggling with the nation's housing   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 32 States And D.C. Between April 2025 And April 2026; 32 States Add Construction Jobs From March To April Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Florida and New Mexico Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Maine Have the Biggest and Steepest   more

ITHACA, New York, May 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Sloan team wins first place at national healthcare case competition * A team from Cornell University's Sloan Program in Health Administration earned first place at the Cornell Sloan Program in Health Administration National Case Competition hosted by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The competition brought together graduate students from across the country to develop strategic solution  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * CPRIT awards more than $6M to UTHealth Houston researchers By Roman Petrowski From training future cancer researchers to advancing next-generation therapies and developing new approaches to smoking cessation, three UTHealth Houston researchers have secured more than $6 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to drive innovation in ca  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, May 22 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Barry D. Lambert Named Tarleton State Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Tarleton State University has named Dr. Barry D. Lambert as its new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. Dr. Lambert has served in the role on an interim basis since October 2025, providing steady leadership and advancing key academic initiatives across the uni  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-124): * * * 1. On May 7, 2026, the Disney owned TV station KTRK-TV, Houston, Texas, and KTRK-TV's parent company, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC), filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling (Petition) in which the companies ask the FCC to declare that the daytime TV talk show The View qualifies as a bona fide news interview program./1 Currently, The View is c  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Gabby Giffords remembers Uvalde school shooting victims four years later GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement recognizing four years since the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen students and two teachers w  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services - Governor Abbott appointed Trevor Stokes to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term set to expire on January 1, 2032. The Council provides recommendations to the Texas Depar  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 22 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University's School of Nursing recognizes first CNA cohort * BROWNWOOD - May 21, 2026 - Howard Payne University's (HPU) School of Nursing recently held its first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completion ceremony. This event recognized the completion of HPU's first CNA cohort through the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). The students successfully completed the   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * In America's 250th Year: Three Young Americans Redefine What It Means to be an American To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and in advance of Memorial Day, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) and its sister organization, the Center for New Liberalism (CNL), today announced three winners of their essay contest " What It Means to be  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding dis  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 22 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Joseph Carter Appointed 2026-2027 Student Regent * Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities, including Texas Southern University. Joseph Carter was appointed for a term effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Carter is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He is a student leader, researcher and public servant. He's a political science major with a minor  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ken Guan to Join USU Blanding Campus as New Associate Vice President * BLANDING, Utah - Utah State University has announced Ken Guan will become associate vice president for the Blanding campus. Guan will start at USU Blanding on July 1, 2026. Guan has worked in higher ed for more than 20 years, including roles at Indiana University, Kansas State University, University of Vermont, University of Texas, and most re  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the Am  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAY  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes True Compass Advisors SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of True Compass Advisors have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The team was previously affiliated with Kestra, where they serviced approximately $870 million in advisory, broke  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC Contracting Leader Course provides insight for future leaders * JOINT BASE SAN ANTINIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Principals from throughout the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command attended a recent course at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, designed to prepare new and incoming commanders, sergeant majors, office directors, and divisi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi's Rhoshunda Kelly Elected CSBS Chair The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance Commissioner Rhoshunda G. Kelly to serve as the new chair of the CSBS Board of Directors. The election took place during the CSBS annual meeting, where new officers for 2026-27 were also installed. Chair Kel  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrep) -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows Immigrant Texans Held are Vital to the Food and Agriculture Industry in Texas New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Texas' food sectors, including agriculture. The new report, From Field to Fork: The Economic Impact of Immigrants on Texas' Food Industry, was prepa  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Professor wins NSF CAREER award for AI research * Miao Yin, an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation to advance his research and education initiatives. Known as the CAREER award, the honor is the NSF's most pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Fertilizer Costs Jolt Farm Economy * Q: What can be done to lower fertilizer costs? A: As a farmer-lawmaker, I'm proud to serve as an outspoken advocate for family farmers. When there's a natural disaster or headwinds in the farm economy, I raise the volume for Rural America at the policymaking tables. At my annual 99 county meetings, I'm hearing from family farmers across Iowa about finan  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Files Resolution Condemning Hateful Comments of Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo * (Washington, DC) -On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor condemning the hateful comments of Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces POWER Act to Increase Transparency on Data Center Water and Energy Use * May 22, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Public Oversight of Water and Energy Reporting (POWER) Act, legislation to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to collect and report on data center water and energy use to Congress. "As data centers spring up ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Advance BUILD America 250 Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act), through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This critical bill reauthorizes and invests in America's   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Again Receives National Recognition for Ethanol Safety Program The Renewable Fuels Association's nationally recognized safety program has been honored with its 14th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition.  "Receiving this award is always an honor because it demonstrates our success in helping ensure the U.S. eth  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 23 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Advances to Floor from House Energy and Commerce Committee Legislation Authorizing the FDA to Order the Destruction of Imports that Pose Significant Public Health Risks Takes Another Major Step Forward. * Roughly one week after the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce met for a markup that included the Destruction of Haza  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill prioritizes safety, access but requires stronger investment The U.S. House of Representatives' Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week advanced the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act), which would renew federal transportation programs and investm  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 22 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Applauds House Committee for Advancing Key Breast Cancer Legislation That Will Make Breast Health Services More Accessible Urges Full House Action So Millions Can Get the Critical Care They Need * WASHINGTON, DC - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading brea  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 22 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Faculty Member Produces New Scholarly Edition of Early 19th-Century Novel "Rothelan" Dr. Adam Kozaczka, associate professor of English at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and Dr. Clare Simmons, professor of English at the Ohio State University, have collaborated on a scholarly edition of Scottish author John Galt's 1824 novel, "Roth  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 22 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * One Health Helps Researchers Address Two Food Biosecurity Issues Writer: Jacob Gordon, jacob.l.gordon@ttu.edu The transdisciplinary approach can be applied to better address current health challenges to discover cross-disciplinary solutions. How can we better approach and solve the most pressing health problems our world faces today? This question is at the heart of the Institute for One Health Innovation (IO  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * They Started in the Ranks, Now They're Preparing to Become Military Doctors * Twenty-four former enlisted service members took a major step toward becoming military physicians on May 18, transitioning into officer status as they begin medical training through a unique military pipeline program. The group, drawn from across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, was recognized   more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Tomcat Tennis Tournament in mid-July expanding to include second event later in month * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will host two United States Tennis Association junior tournaments this summer at the College's updated tennis facilities, welcoming players from across the region and beyond. The Tomcat Tennis Tournament, a Level 6 USTA event, is scheduled for July 11-12 and will feature boys and girls  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tom Cotton, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas Terrorists * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 24 of her Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 22 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum Uses Closet of 300 Costumes to Inspire Students * A 2015 University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus was awarded the Educator Recognition Award by the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) in February. April Blackburn, longtime K-12 GT teacher for East End School District in Bigelow, Ark., was recognized for her significant contributions to GT   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Complexity isn't subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties Graph theory can quantify complexity, defined as a mix of order and disorder. Nanoparticle structures with the optimal ratio have new or enhanced capabilities. Key takeaways * Nanomaterials can manifest new material properties when clusters of nanoparticle crystals are connected by more randomly distributed p  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * School of Dentistry research launches to International Space Station aboard SpaceX CRS-34 mission By Kyle Rogers Research from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station as part of an innovative project studying how to preserve bone health in space. The project, known as VIBES -- Vibration-Induced Bone Exercise Stimulation --   more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV awarded $877K CPRIT grant to launch region's first oncology clinical trials infrastructure * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley nearly $1 million to establish the region's first comprehensive oncology clinical trials infrastructure.  The funding represents a transformative s  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to Atlanta journalists and business leaders about a wide range of issues facing Georgians as part of The Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Newsmaker Leadership Series The conversation was moderated by 11Alive's Political Reporter and Anchor Zach Merchant Senator Warnock: "I will wor  more