ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-LA Calls for Education Funding System That Works for Teachers and Students * Baton Rouge, LA - Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions surrounding education funding and teacher compensation. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon released the following statement: " If spending has gone up, enrollme  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Air Advocacy Coalition, representing a broad array of industry groups including the American Cement Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization facilities. The letter addresses legal interpretations concerning the authority to conduct residual risk   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia, representing over 900 trade school and career college campuses nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability components of the Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Drive Workforce Pell negotiated rulemaking committee (Doc  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by Luis Nunez, research analyst at the Food Assistance Team: * * * Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has fallen by more than 700,000 since the Republican reconciliation law (H.R. 1) was enacted in July 2025. That accounts for nearly half o  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Call on Louisiana Legislature to Change Course Before Enacting Congressional Map that Denies Fair Representation to Black Voters * Ahead of final debate on Louisiana's congressional map, scheduled for May 28, the Legal Defense Fund, along with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ACLU of Louisiana, NAACP Louisiana State Conference, and Power Coalit  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Caught in the Act of Evolution * Their fur might feel the same, but a mink in the Everglades is not the same as a mink from northern Florida, researchers from the University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University report in the April 20 issue of Nature Heredity, which also ran a podcast discussing the research. The scientists' findings could justify greater protections for the Evergl  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 28 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Michael Giorlando Named Athletic Director at University of New Orleans University of New Orleans Interim Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer Jeanette Weiland announced today the appointment of Michael "Gio" Giorlando, D.D.S., M.Ed., as athletic director, bringing to the role more than three decades of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, higher education administratio  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * EEI's Drew Maloney Talks Grid Innovation, Affordability, and Mutual Assistance on The Deciders Podcast * WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026) -On a new episode of The Deciders podcast, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney joined Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brody Mullins and veteran D.C. strategist Lisa Camooso Miller to discuss rising electricity demand, responsible data center growth, gr  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 4 New Mexico Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says New Mexico's congressional delegation has stood with AFGE to defend federal collective bargaining KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vas  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 28 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Medical Laboratory Science program earns NAACLS accreditation Louisiana Tech University's Medical Laboratory Science program has earned continuing accreditation for the maximum 10-year period from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) following a comprehensive two-year review process. The prestigious accreditation recognizes the quality and strength of Louisiana Tech's p  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana Voters Set to Decide on Lifetime Term Limits for Governor this November * The question is officially headed to the ballot on November 3, 2026. Closing the "musical chairs" loophole Currently, Louisiana operates under a consecutive term limit system. A governor may serve two consecutive four-year terms, step down for a single term, and then run again for another eight years.   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Ninemile Point celebrates a decade of zero employee OSHA recordables and a legacy of looking out for one another * Ten years ago, there was no ceremony, no speeches, and no formal kickoff to mark the beginning of this achievement. What began instead was something quieter but far more powerful: a shared commitment to make safety the foundation of every decision. Day by day, that commitment  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialists to its care team * BATON ROUGE, La. - As part of its continued investment in specialty care access for the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new members of its care team who are now accepting new patients. Marie Barker, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in cancer care at the Heredi  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the agency's proposed rule on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell, which aims to implement statutory changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting institutional and program eligibility for the Direct Loan Program. Ochsner's comments focused on provisions related to how MD graduates are evaluated in r  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health, with Johnson and Johnson and The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, to Host the 5th Annual Men's Health Event * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health will host the 5 th annual Men's Health Event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters on 732 N. Broad St. on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year for this no cost event, which emphas  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals. The letter argues that current federal habeas review i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3 * The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros  more

MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 27, 2026: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Protecting Children from Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on how Congress can protect children from the dangers of irreversible gender procedures. As the first physi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Two UConn Law Professors Earn Promotions, One with Tenure * The Office of the Provost has announced the promotions of two UConn School of Law faculty members. Casey Faucon has been promoted to professor of law with tenure, and Rachel Reeves has been promoted to clinical professor of law. "We are so excited to celebrate our outstanding colleagues' promotions, which reflect years of sustained dedica  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children - Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Wrightsville reliability project strengthens system for the next generation * A recently completed reliability project in Wrightsville is helping strengthen the electric system and improve reliability for customers in the area. The work included replacing 12 poles and upgrading transformers and equipment designed to create a stronger and more resilient system. Investments like these are  more