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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts

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Advanced Airliner Concept Co-designed by U-M Engineers
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers Key takeaways: * The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement. * The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag. * University of Michigan Engineering researchers enabled the industry-academic team to explore a l  more
Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists * As an undergraduate at Florida International University, Giselle Valdes tackled rigorous studies in the school's Honors College while simultaneously caring for family members with medical needs. "I think that the choice to pursue any field in the space of biology and medical research was entirely shaped  more
Ahead of America's 250th, Pressley, Advocates Call On Congress to Advance Transformative Reparative Justice Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of America's 250th, Pressley, Advocates Call On Congress to Advance Transformative Reparative Justice Agenda * "T he next 250 years cannot look like the last. The next 250 years must be about repair." " So today, we call on Congress to act. Meet this moment with the urgency it demands. And help build a future grounded not in denial, but in repair." Video (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox) WAS  more
Ahead of Committee Hearing on AI and the American Dream, Warren and Blumenthal Introduce the AI Bubble Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Committee Hearing on AI and the American Dream, Warren and Blumenthal Introduce the AI Bubble Transparency Act U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the AI Bubble Transparency Act, which w  more
Ahead of National Children's Week, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect the Well-Being of Children in Federal Policymaking
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of National Children's Week, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect the Well-Being of Children in Federal Policymaking * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (June 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee today introduced the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to advocate for and protect children in federal policyma  more
At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech Warren, committee members call for markup on bipartisan legislation to prevent advanced AI chips from flowing to China - At today's hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of  more
At American Cancer Society Breakfast, Governor Healey Emphasizes Massachusetts' Commitment to Research and Science in the Face of President Trump's NIH Cuts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At American Cancer Society Breakfast, Governor Healey Emphasizes Massachusetts' Commitment to Research and Science in the Face of President Trump's NIH Cuts * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today joined researchers, physicians, life sciences leaders and patient advocates at the 19th Annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Research Breakfast, where she warned th  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more
Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series
ORANGE, Connecticut, June 12 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series Latest installment in the EMPOWERED series showcases how Colorado solar project supports the local community and enables educational journeys EMPOWERED series shows how energy projects uplift rural communities and contribute to long-term economic growth across the United States - ALAMOSA, Colo. -- Avangr  more
Barbara Zecchi Wins Best Experimental Film Award at 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Barbara Zecchi Wins Best Experimental Film Award at 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival * Barbara Zecchi, professor of film studies and Spanish and Portuguese studies, has won the 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival (link is external) award for Best Experimental Film for " The Rhythms of Rage (link is external)," a video essay she created that explores representations of women's anger in global sc  more
Biotech Executives and Venture Capitalists Come to UMass Chan to Hear Faculty Start-up Pitches
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Biotech executives and venture capitalists come to UMass Chan to hear faculty start-up pitches By Jim Fessenden UMass Chan Medical School welcomed leaders from nearly two dozen venture capital firms, corporate venture groups, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and other industry organizations last month to hear new company pitches from faculty members. The event w  more
Boston Consulting Group Report Finds European Consumers Continue to Reduce Spending
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- European Consumers Are Still Cutting Back - A report from Boston Consulting Group, Massachusetts - June 2026 (13 pages) * * * Boston Consulting Group issued a report examining consumer sentiment and spending behavior across 11 European countries amid persistent economic uncertainty. Based on a survey of more than 20,000 consumers, the report explores financial pressures, purchasing priorities, brand preferences, health-related consumption trends, and emerging s  more
Bryant students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive * Foreign travel requires adjustments to local culture: whether to bow or shake hands, what kind of clothing is appropriate to wear, even which hand you should use to eat meals. For visitors traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup(tm), a lot of the potential friction points involve money  more
Construction Progress Continues for Long Bridge Project
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Construction Progress Continues for Long Bridge Project * As changes move forward at the Long Bridge project site, VHB continues design and construction support at one of Virginia's largest rail infrastructure investments, helping relieve a major East Coast rail   more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Supports Credit Union Chartering Rule With Clarifications
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has expressed its support for the National Credit Union Administration's proposed amendments related to federal credit union Chartering and Field of Membership. The association addressed the agency's "Round Nine" Deregulation Project that seeks to modify rules regarding associational common bonds for federal credit unions. The association represents approximately 200 state and federally chartered c  more
Daily Wire Investigative Reporter Rosiak Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by The Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs": * * * Thank you Chairman Gill, Ranking Member Simon, task force members. It's an honor to join you to discuss The Daily Wire's investigation   more
EPA Approves Connecticut Ozone, Volatile Organic Compound Regulation Revisions Into State Air Plan
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved revisions to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan that update the state's ozone ambient air quality standard and clarify volatile organic compound calculation methods for adhesive and sealant products. The action incorporates changes to the state regulations into the federally approved air quality plan and is scheduled to take effect on July 13, 2026. The revisions were submitted by the Connecticut Departmen  more
Fidelity Charitable Responds to IRS Notice on Donor-Advised Fund Excise Tax Application
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Fidelity Charitable, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing a notice which seeks input on the application of excise taxes concerning donor-advised funds under specific circumstances. The notice explores potential regulations related to donor-advised funds and sponsoring organizations as established in Section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code. Fidelity Charitable began by emphasizing its role in Am  more
Ginger Jin Receives AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Ginger Jin Receives AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship *. Ginger Jin. Photo courtesy of Ginger Jin. telehealth The $25k award from the American Association of University Women will support Jin's 2026 - 2027 dissertation work focused on maternal health, health equity, and care delivery in safety-net settings, specifically prenatal care and telemental health care in Federally Qu  more
Goodwin Guides Arlington Capital Partners on $1.45 Billion Sale of Riverpoint Medical to Novanta
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides Arlington Capital Partners on $1.45 Billion Sale of Riverpoint Medical to Novanta * The Private Equity team guided Arlington Capital Partners ("Arlington") on entering a definitive agreement to sell Riverpoint Medical, a category leader in high-growth minimally invasive surgical consumables, to Novanta Inc. ("Novanta"), a trusted technology partner to leadin  more
Goodwin: Strategic M&A for Deep Tech - 2026 Deep Tech Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Strategic M&A for Deep Tech (2026 Deep Tech Report) * In The 2026 Deep Tech Report, Daniel Saposnik explains the unique dynamics of deep tech M&A, where transactions are often driven by strategic buyers seeking capabilities they cannot build or hire fast enough. The analysis examines how the value of a deep tech company frequently extends beyond its technology to the team   more
Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Naming Sandwich Overpass in Honor of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Naming Sandwich Overpass in Honor of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville * Boston -he Town of Sandwich as the United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville Veterans Memorial Overpass, honoring a Marine veteran whose service and sacrifice left a lasting impact on his community and fellow service members  more
Governor Healey Signs Transportation Funding Bill for Local Roads, Highways, Bridges and Infrastructure to Unlock Housing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Signs Transportation Funding Bill for Local Roads, Highways, Bridges and Infrastructure to Unlock Housing * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today signed a major transportation funding bill to improve local roads and bridges, support housing production and strengthen transportation infrastructure across Massachusetts. The legislation includes $300 million in Chapter 90   more
Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative kicks off third year of Du Bois Scholars Program with additional support
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative kicks off third year of Du Bois Scholars Program with additional support * Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative welcomed fellows to the third cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program earlier this month. Named after W.E.B. Du Bois, a sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and Harvard Ph.D. graduate, the H&LS Initiative launched the D  more
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $18 Million to Help Businesses Train Workers and Create More Than 1,000 Jobs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $18 Million to Help Businesses Train Workers and Create More Than 1,000 Jobs * The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $17.9 million in grants for 1,255 Massachusetts businesses to train, upskill, and retain over 15,900 workers. Participating businesses also project adding over 1,000 employees in Massachusetts over the next two  more
Healey-Driscoll Administration Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse the Proposed Head Start Rule That Lowers Wages and Makes It Harder to Recruit Providers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse the Proposed Head Start Rule That Lowers Wages and Makes It Harder to Recruit Providers * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration is calling on the Trump Administration to reverse a proposed rule that would weaken Head Start programs by eliminating requirements related to educator wages and benefits, making i  more
House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Opening Statement at Committee Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing on digital asset taxation: * * * Thank you, Chairman, and thanks to the witnesses for being here to testify today. We're here to address the taxation of digital assets, which has taken quite a bit of the Committee's time this year. One might even say, in light of the struggles of working families, too much of t  more
House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal, Reps. Doggett, Larson Issue Statement on 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026, with Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, and John B. Larson, D-Connecticut: * * * Neal, Doggett, Larson Statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Rankin  more
In tomorrow's AI economy, what's the role of humans?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * In tomorrow's AI economy, what's the role of humans? * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. June 11, 2026 - As artificial intelligence capabilities advance, economic and technological progress is being decoupled from human biology for the first time in history. In a new working paper, " Some Simple Economics of AGI," MIT Sloan School of Management researcher Christia  more
Industry Leaders Hear From Dr. Oz, Meet With Legislators as Part of HFA's 2026 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Industry Leaders Hear From Dr. Oz, Meet With Legislators as Part of HFA's 2026 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit After hearing remarks from Dr. Mehmet Oz and Admiral Brian Christine, fitness industry executives met with lawmakers to advance prevention-focused health policy and position physical activity a  more
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning * Jinhua Zhao MCP '04, SM '04, PhD '09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), effective July 1. Zhao is the Class of 1941 Professor of Cities and Transportation at MIT. In making the announcement, dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning Hashim Sarkis noted t  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by senior counsel Tasneem Zaman and shareholder Jorge R. Lopez: * * * Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee On Monday, June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts invalidated the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas,/1 determining that President Trump lacked the authority to impose a tax on this visa program for highly skilled workers. A White House proclamation issued on September 1  more
Mass. Fish & Game Dept. Division of Marine Fisheries Urges Continued Protection for North Atlantic Right Whales, Expansion of Vessel Speed Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries opposing the proposed deregulation of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the need to maintain the mandatory vessel speed restrictions requiring vessels 65 feet and greater to travel at 10 knots or less within Seasonal Management Areas. Acco  more
McGovern, Markey, Van Hollen, Dean, Dexter Lead 57 Congressional Democrats in Demanding Medical Evacuations for Palestinian Cancer Patients
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern, Markey, Van Hollen, Dean, Dexter Lead 57 Congressional Democrats in Demanding Medical Evacuations for Palestinian Cancer Patients * WASHINGTON -Today, Representative James P. McGovern, Senators Ed Markey and Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives Madeleine Dean and Maxine Dexter led 57 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the Administra  more
Mines Team Completes Prestigious NSF I-Corps Program as the Only Great Plains and Northwestern U.S. Representative
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Team Completes Prestigious NSF I-Corps Program as the Only Great Plains and Northwestern U.S. Representative * A research team from South Dakota Mines is advancing to the next phase of commercialization of its NanoGuard product, an invisible, nanometer-thin shield that protects devices from biological buildup and corrosion, after recently completing the prestigi  more
MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships * The Hertz Foundation announced that it awarded 2026 fellowships to three current MIT students as well as an incoming graduate student. They are: Annika Marschner, Alvin Q. Meng, Zachary S. Siegel, and Matthew Wanta. The prestigious science and technology award provides each recipient with five years of financial support -a st  more
MIT: New imaging system sees through murky waters
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New imaging system sees through murky waters * For remotely operated underwater vehicles, cloudy and turbulent waters are often a no-go. When vehicles settle on the seafloor or dig through a sandbed, they can kick up clouds of sediment that make it tough for onboard cameras to see through. Often, the only thing to do is to wait until the marine dust settles before a vehicle can saf  more
MIT: shot of carbon dioxide rewires how cement sets
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A shot of carbon dioxide rewires how cement sets * One September day, it started to snow inside MIT's Pierce Laboratory. Researchers depressurized a tank of liquid carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), instantly freezing it and releasing solid flakes. These were blended into cement paste and pressed into discs roughly the size of a dime, each sealed with a thin layer of vegetable oil to keep wa  more
MIT: Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship * When a friend buys you a cup of coffee, it's likely that next time, you'll return the gesture. This type of reciprocal generosity has been well-documented in behavioral economic studies. However, anthropologists and other social scientists have known for decades that in the context of relationships where on  more
North Atlantic Right Whale Localization and Source Level Estimation Using Coherent Beamforming Arrays
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ocean Acoustical Services and Instrumentation Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Thayer Mahan Inc., headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concerning their advanced acoustic monitoring technology for North Atlantic right whales in offshore wind construction areas. The letter detailed their deployment and evaluation of two coherently beamformed, 32-channel hydrophone linear array  more
Oxfam: More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined -- Oxfam * More than one in five killed over last 20 years were children More Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military and settlers across the occupied West Bank in the last three years than in the previous 17  more
PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket In a recent Mergermarket article exploring the surge in sports M&A activity in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, private equity partner PJ Sullivan offered insights on the investment opportunities the tournament is expected to unlock across the North American sports landscape. PJ noted the potential for soccer-related   more
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more
Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Teamsters are celebrating the passage of S2504A/H7364A, the Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Protection Act, out of the General Assembly. The legislation will prevent companies like Amazon f  more
Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 United States 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Ropes & Gray was awarded 44 practice rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 United States 2026. The individual lawyer recognitions included 3 "Hall of Fame" designations, 19 "Leading Partners," 5 "Next Generation Partners," and 3 "Leading Associates." Ropes & Gray is ranked in the following practice categories:   more
SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest * Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition. SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category. The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to  more
Section 2 Inc. Advocates for Network-Based Anti-Money Laundering Reforms in FinCEN Rulemaking Process
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Section 2 Inc., a financial crime intelligence firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The firm endorses FinCEN's transition toward an outcome-driven standard focused on effectiveness rather than mere checklist compliance. Section 2 points to high false positive r  more
Sen. Warren Issues Statement on May 2026 Consumer Price Index
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026, on the May Consumer Price Index: * * * "Today's data shows that inflation has surpassed 4% for the first time in three years - a direct consequence of Donald Trump's failed economic agenda, driven by his chaotic tariffs and illegal war with Iran. "In May, Americans continued to pay more for electricity, gas,  more
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member Warren Secures Housing, Consumer Protection, and Corporate Transparency Provisions in NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Warren Secures Housing, Consumer Protection, and Corporate Transparency Provisions in NDAA During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Membe  more
Sens. Peters, Slotkin Issue Statements on Nomination of Martin to the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin Statement on Nomination of Michael Martin to the Eastern District of Michigan Today, U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin released the following statements after returning their blue slips for Michael Martin, a nominee for the Eastern District of Michigan. The nominee was chosen as part of Michigan's longstanding judicial nominations process, with the bipartisan Judicial Nomina  more
Soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk's wealth grew by over $1 million per minute in the last year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk's wealth grew by over $1 million per minute in the last year * Oxfam warns Musk's imminent 'government-backed trillionaire' status marks 'a dark day for democracy' As Elon Musk's personal fortune is expected to surpass $1 trillion with tomorrow's SpaceX IPO, making him the world's first trillionaire, a new Oxfam analysis reveals Musk would be r  more
SovAI Supports Risk-Informed Microreactor Licensing Rule With Key Recommendations
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- SovAI Inc., headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, a U.S. developer of sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure including electrical generation for large-scale GPU computing facilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. SovAI emphasizes that Part 57's success is critical to enabling the domestic deployment of microreactors that support the nation's AI infrastructure, energy security, and grid resilience goals. The co  more
The Power of Healthy LGBTQ+ People
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * The Power of Healthy LGBTQ+ People *. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights face continued threats, it is important to confront these challenges, but also cultivate and celebrate health, joy, and abundance, writes Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz in a new viewpoint. Viewpoint articles are written by members of the SPH community from a wide diversity of perspectives. The views expressed are solely th  more
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts Hosts Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Ceremony and Veteran Charity Drive
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts Hosts Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Ceremony and Veteran Charity Drive * BOSTON - As part of Freedom 250 Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. -   more
Union of Concerned Scientists Criticizes FEMA Review Council Report for Ignoring Climate Risks and Undermining Disaster Response
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. The group, which represents over 500,000 members and supporters and a network of scientists and technical experts, sharply criticizes the council's recommendations for failing to incorporate climate science, undercutting FEMA's effectiveness, and premat  more
UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that one student and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Xayda Alexander of Owasso graduated in 2025 with b  more
Warren Presses Index Providers on Rule Changes to Rush SpaceX Shares Into Americans' Retirement Accounts
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Index Providers on Rule Changes to Rush SpaceX Shares Into Americans' Retirement Accounts Index Firms' Rule Changes Could Rapidly Add SpaceX to Major Stock Indexes while Waiving Investor Protections "(C)hanges may enable a scheme of financial engineering that rigs America's capital markets in favor of  more
Warren Secures Wins on Military Right to Repair, Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks, Service Member Safety in Senate FY 2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Secures Wins on Military Right to Repair, Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks, Service Member Safety in Senate FY 2027 NDAA * Executive Summary of the FY 27 NDAA (Website) Washington, D.C. - During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Memb  more
When it comes to predicting people's preferences, it pays to consider "the power of three"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * When it comes to predicting people's preferences, it pays to consider "the power of three" * In his 1927 paper, "A law of comparative judgment," the American psychologist L. L. Thurstone proposed that when people select one option among multiple alternatives, they are picking the one that has the highest value to them, even though they cannot assign a particular number to that choi  more