WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * 2030 Census: Census Bureau Needs Additional Data to Inform Design Decisions * Fast Facts The U.S. Census Bureau is sending workers door-to-door as part of the 2026 Census Test. During these tests, workers evaluate methods, technology, and procedures for the 2030 Census. The Bureau plans to test new ways to collect data, such as using U.S. Postal Service staff to count people in person.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Research Paper Awards Announced * CHICAGO - Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. Researcher  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Alan Wilson announces multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation resulting in 48 illegal immigrants detained and 6 defendants indicted for use of fraudulent identity documents * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued six indictments in an investigation known as "Ghost Story". To date, s  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 4 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition The recently released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 101 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, the Firm received national rankings for Construction, Healthcare, Gaming & Licensing, and Transportatio  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 5 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Converse Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 134th Commencement Ceremony The Converse campus was bustling the week leading up to Commencement 2026. Beloved traditions, including the Senior BBQ, Senior Candlelight Dinner for the Converse College for Women, and the First Generation Graduate celebration. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, doctoral candidates celebrated with their friends, families, and Converse facul  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina * Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30 * Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses - The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small bu  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 4 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman brings experiential learning to summer MayX session * School may be out for Summer, but Furman University's May Experience lets students make the most their break. The optional three-week "MayX" term earns students credits while diving into courses not offered during the academic year. Study-away MayX courses take students around the world, studying health in Italy, education in Finland, religio  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Applauds President Trump's Intent to Nominate Todd Blanche for Attorney General * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement following President Trump's announcement that he intends to nominate Todd Blanche to be the next U.S. Attorney General. "I applaud President Trump for his decision to nominate Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ahead of Vote-a-Rama, Chairman Graham Calls on Senate Colleagues to Pass the Secure America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today delivered floor remarks to commence the Senate's vote-a-rama on the Secure America Act. This legislation fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol thro  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ahead of Vote-a-Rama, Chairman Graham Calls on Senate Colleagues to Pass the Secure America Act U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today delivered floor remarks to commence the Senate's vote-a-rama on the Secure America Act. This legislation fully funds Immigration and Customs  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 4 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Red Metals establishes first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Red Metals, a next-generation copper manufacturer, today announced it is establishing its first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County. The company's $70 million investment is expected to create at least 45 new jobs. Copper is a critical input for electrical infrastructure,  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 5 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Red Metals: * * * Red Metals establishes first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County $70 million investment will create 45 new jobs * Red Metals, a next-generation copper manufacturer, today announced it is establishing its first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County. The company's $70 million investment is expected to create at least 45 new jobs. Copper   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Constitutional Amendment Closing The Door On Divided Loyalties In The Federal Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 3, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure elected and appointed leaders in the Federal government answer to one country and one country only: the United States of Americ  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Active Management is Key to Wildfire Prevention * Senator Marshall Questions Witnesses at Senate Ag Committee Hearing Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz during a Senate Agriculture Committee oversight hearing focused on the agency's management of national forests and grasslands. Senator Marshal  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Alumnus and Former University Staff Member Appointed Chairman of Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board * Boyce Hamlet, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus and former University staff member, has been appointed as chairman of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board. Hamlet has devoted his career to public safety, criminal justice, and law enforcement across Arkansas  more