WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A group of 31 advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The collective advocates for the inclusion of microplastics not only on the CCL-6 but also on the forthcoming Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, emphasizing the urgent need for data collection and regulatory action to address microplastic contamination in drinking water. The groups, re  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: What to Do if Your Income Drops -- A 4-Step Financial Survival Plan * When income drops suddenly, it may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. Whether due to job loss, reduced hours or unexpected life events, there are practical steps you can take to stabilize your finances and regain control. Consider this four-step plan to help manage a temporary income loss and build  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 13 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton.edu homepage recognized for accessibility New report ranks University website in top 1% of a million homepages By Eric Coker Binghamton University's commitment to digital accessibility was validated this spring when it placed in the top 1% of worldwide homepages examined by the nonprofit organization WebAIM. In February, WebAIM conducted the accessibility analysis of the home pages for the 1,  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 13 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church Brings Humanitarian Aid to Six Countries in Central America Clean water, improved healthcare and enhanced educational opportunities will bless more than half a million individuals - In late May and early June 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced five humanitarian projects that will help more than half a million people throughout Central  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 13 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pride Month backlash reveals coordinated Christian nationalist campaign The Freedom From Religion Foundation is castigating a coordinated effort that several conservative states have launched to undermine Pride Month. Governors in Florida, Indiana, Alabama and Utah, among other states, have, respectively, issued proclamations declaring June to be "Faith and Family Month," "Nuclear Fa  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Keeping Workers Safe: USU Industrial Hygiene Students Awarded National Scholarships * Three Utah State University undergraduate scholars are recipients of competitive scholarships awarded annually by the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation. Ashley Castaneda Alvarez, Elizabeth Stanley and Carter White were among 60 honorees, selected from student applicants from throughout the United States and Canada, recogni  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Cosponsors Doubled Fines for Illegal Immigrants and Employers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today cosponsored the Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to double civil financial penalties for illegal aliens residing in the United States and their employers. "Americans are footing the bill for illegal immigrants who use public services, benefits, and school  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Hunt Center opens applications for Campus Founders Fund Scout program * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is inviting NMSU students to apply to the Campus Founders Fund Scout program, a venture capital training opportunity that gives  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Full Transcript: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Lee Zeldin: I'm passionate on...on behalf of all the Americans who feel like there hasn't been common sense applied en  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Sekyung Jang as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Jang becomes CCM's first hire in Music Therapy By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Sekyung Jang, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Music Therapy. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and Jang will work with  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 12 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * University of Utah and its foundation finalize deal to form Crimson Brand Partners * The University of Utah and its foundation (University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation) announced they have finalized their partnership with Otro Capital, including naming a world-class leadership team. The partnership marks a major milestone in the launch of the institution's effort to protect its cor  more