CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Author: Bryan Goodman Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60. As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Wor  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Duke Energy Carolinas' rate plan is unfair to residential customers * Fair rates, more clean energy, and reducing excessive shareholder profits could save residential customers millions CHAPEL HILL (June 1, 2026) - Duke Energy Carolinas could save residential customers millions by making moderate changes to its rate practices, according to two new a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Application period is open for Coastal Reserve local advisory committees * The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is accepting applications for several local advisory committees (LACs). Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve's 10 sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke's Island Reserve, Masonboro I  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills * Download the full video here. RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fighting Duke Energy Carolinas' (Duke or DEC) proposed rate increase. If approved, the increase would cost ratepayers nearly $1.4 billion in unnecessary rate hikes over the next   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Securities Asia Forum Gathers Global Investors Amid Surge in Hedge Funds Allocations Key points * BofA Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum, bringing together more than 20 hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators. * Allocators of approximately $700 billion in hedge fund capital discussed market condi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BREAKING: Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Duke Energy Rate Hike * Axios Raleigh: "The Whatley campaign did not give a stance to Axios on the Duke Energy rate proposal." New reporting is highlighting that as Duke Energy threatens rate hikes on North Carolina families, DC insider Michael Whatley - who has up to $445,000 invested in Duke Energy - refuses   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist * WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced Dr. Patrick J. Schorno has been named the agency's chief economist to serve as economic adviser to the Commission and integrate rigorous economic analysis, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and research into the CFTC's mission.  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City of Greensboro Appoints Two New Department Directors The City of Greensboro has appointed Don Warn as Financial and Administrative Services Director and Amanda Lehmert as Communications and Marketing Director, effective June 24, 2026. "Both Don and Amanda bring a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields, deep ties to our community, and a strong commitment to public service," said City Man  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Honors student named 2026 Astronaut Scholar * Clemson University physics major Drew Hodges is exploring the intersection of space research and nuclear engineering -work that recently earned him a 2026 Astronaut Scholarship. The award provides $15,000 in financial support, access to industry mentors and an opportunity to present his research in atmospheric and space physics at the foundation's nat  more

STORRS, Connecticut, June 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Covid-Era Assistance Policies May Have Reduced Food Insecurity, Housing Instability * In 2018, Caitlin Caspi started a five-year research project looking at how raising the minimum wage could impact nutrition-related health outcomes. Caspi is an associate professor of allied health sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), associate director of InCHIP, and the d  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Crystal Noel Receives NSF CAREER Award to Improve Light Delivery in Quantum Computers Duke Quantum Center researcher to explore thin-film lithium niobate to deliver light more efficiently in quantum computer systems. - The next major advances in quantum computing likely depend on how precisely researchers can shape and deliver light. Supported by a new five-year, $665,195 National   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10919) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman: * * * FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion: Recent Legal Developments Regulation of medication abortion drugs is a salient issue for federal policymakers, particularly amid continued litigation over the conditions in which these drugs may be available to pregnant patients. Some of the more prominent pendi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * First Round of 2026 SUN Bucks Serves 1 Million Children in North Carolina * The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first round of SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2026 will reach more than 1 million children, with $121 million distributed to eligible families across the state in this first issuance alone. "Too many children are vulnerable to hu  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 2 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Advances Alumna from Doctoral Study to Faculty Career Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell Accepts Teaching Role and Presents Research at International Conference - Within six months of completing the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Gardner-Webb University, Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell accepted a full-time faculty position at Georgia College  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein and Emergency Management Officials Urge North Carolinians to Prepare for the 2026 Hurricane Season * The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began today, and Governor Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case tropical weather impacts the state this season. Although the National Hurricane Center predicts a below-normal season, North Carolinians know that  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Special Superior Court Nomination * Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial nomination: Caitlin M. Poe as a Special Superior Court judge. Poe is filling the vacancy created when the Honorable A. Todd Brown retired. * Poe has served as a litigation attorney since 2012 and is currently a partner at Williams Mullen. She also clerked for   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City Seeks Proposals for Permit-Ready Plans The City of Greensboro seeks proposals from qualified architecture and design firms/teams to establish a permit-ready housing plan program. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued online (https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/66985/639156544717610238) today, Monday, June 1. Funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, the progr  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, June 2 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Harri Lovett Named Interim Vice President of Advancement at Chowan University By Corrie Warren Chowan University is proud to announce the appointment of Harri Lovett as Interim Vice President of Advancement, bringing with him a deep commitment to the University and a passion for strengthening relationships across the Chowan community. Originally from Wrexham, Wales, Lovett was first drawn to Chowan Un  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Statement in Response to Department of Education Investigation into Cabarrus County Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights an investigation into Cabarrus County Schools' compliance with Title IX. The investigation follows reports alleging that the district permitted ma  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Historic Army South inactivation paves way for U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - U.S. Army South, also designated as Sixth Army, officially cased its colors during an inactivation ceremony at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium on May 29. This transition marks a significant step in a historic modernization effort that consolidates   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Victory! City of Jacksonville, NC, Chooses Not to Appeal Food Truck Decision, Cuts Checks Instead Anthony "Tony" Proctor and Octavius "Ray" Raymond, local food truck owners of "The Spot" and "The Cheesesteak Hustle," respectively, and Nicole Gonzalez, who owns Northwoods Urban Farm in Jacksonville, North Carolina, can finally celebrate a legal victory years in the making. The city of Jacksonville  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Investor Repositioning Drives Shift in Asia Quant Markets, BofA Securities Conference Shows * HONG KONG - A shift is underway in Asia's quant markets, driven by rising allocator interest, higher trading volumes and technology adoption, discussions at BofA Securities' Asia Pacific Integrated Quant Services Senior Leadership Conference on May  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns EEOC Decision to Withdraw Guidance on Addressing Employment Discrimination * This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposal to the White House, seeking to remove a decades-old interpretive rule that supports companies working to address employment discrimination through affirmative action plans in line with Title VII of the C  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Liu tabbed as fellow for engineering education * Yucheng Liu, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University, will be inducted as a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education at the group's awards luncheon June 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each year, up to one-tenth of 1% of the society's members are selected for induction into the American   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper served as a paratrooper during World War II in North Africa and Italy. However, it was for his selfless actions in France, three days after D-Day, that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously.  DeGlopper was born in Grand Island, New York, Nov. 30, 1921, to Charles and Mary DeGlopper. He grew up on a cattle farm and was the  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * National Park Service Announces Leasing Opportunity for Bluffs Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway LAUREL SPRINGS, N.C. -- The Blue Ridge Parkway announced today a leasing opportunity for the Bluffs Lodge, a historic motor lodge located at milepost 241.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Laurel Springs, N.C. The Request for Proposals process invites interested indi  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 1 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood Esports Scores 10 National Championships this Spring * Following one of the most successful postseason runs in program history, Northwood Esports officially concluded its spring championship season after capturing 10 national championships across multiple collegiate esports leagues and events. From late March through May, Northwood teams competed in postseason brackets across the country and online  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nutrition professor fights against unhealthy habits * Originally by Scott Jared, University Communications and Marketing A bike brought Barry Popkin to Chapel Hill in 1977. He had just returned to the U.S. after three years of public health research among 4 million people in Manila, Philippines. He was doing some extraordinary work, but he could  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Regional Champion N.C. A&T Men's Club Basketball Finishes in National Tourney Top Four * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's men's club basketball team is celebrating a dynamic season, having claimed the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) regional championship and advancing to  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador * Mr. William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Republic of Tanzania * The Honor  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Siobahn Grady Joins IBM Think 2026 Mainstage Panel on AI Governance * Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), joined a mainstage panel at IBM Think 2026 in Boston for a session focused on artificial intelligence governance, trust and organizational impact. IBM Think 2026 was held M  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Celebrates June as Second Annual Title IX Month * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that it is again recognizing June as 'Title IX Month' in honor of the fifty-fourth anniversary of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), signed into law on June 23, 1972. The Department commemorates women's struggle for, and achievement of, equal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Laszlo Horvath named head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials The packaging engineering leader and longtime faculty member will begin new role Aug. 10. By Max Esterhuizen Laszlo Horvath, professor and current interim department head in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech, has been named the next head of the department, effective Aug. 10. A faculty member in the College of Natural R  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed, Other Military Hospitals Get 'A' Grade for Patient Care * The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026. Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization, evaluates hospitals nationwide on safety and prevention measures, including those concerning errors, injuries and infections. It assi  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Strong Support for The Great American Cotton Plan * Here is what they are saying: Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler - "Proud to stand with Secretary Rollins, Representative Ciscomani, and our incredible American farmers in Arizona to launch USDA's Great American Cotton Plan. The Trump Administration is working every day to ensure that our producers co  more