OAKLAND, California, May 29 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic How YOU Can Take Action Amidst Escalating Anti-Trans Attacks The Trump Administration is relentless in its attacks on the rights, safety, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. Starting his   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson announces 2026 Dixon Global Policy Scholars * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Twelve Clemson students have been selected to explore global policy issues through the Honors College's selective Dixon Global Policy Scholars program. The program provides first- and second-year students from any major with the tools to change the world through a combination of public policy course  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida implements third rate reduction to lower residential customer bills by approximately 25% in 2026 Duke Energy Florida will implement its third rate reduction of 2026 from June through September, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25%, for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy used when compared to January. The breakdown: Below is an outline of how these  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 28 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCE maintenance controller named COMFRC Marine of Year MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- A Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Marine's dedication to service and meticulous attention to detail recently earned recognition as the Marine of the Year for the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers enterprise. In his position as FRCE's maintenance controller, tiltrotor aircraft  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Todd A. Cox, associate director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, from a May 19, 2026, hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais: Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Against Racial Gerrymandering": * * * I. INTRODUCTION Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and members of the Committee: My name is Todd A. Cox, and I am Associate Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule implementing the "Do No Harm" provision of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The letter addresses the Department's Office of Postsecondary Education and critiques aspects of the proposed regulations affecting direct loan eligibility for students enrolled in low-earning outcome progra  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 31 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 29, 2026: * * * SCDOT Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) joined local and state officials and community members today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project in Chapin. Key Improvements include the installation of divided medians to im  more