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10 things to know about the property market: June 2026
IRVINE, California, June 29 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: June 2026 Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update. Underneath the national baseline, local real estate markets are telling conflicting stories. While the national price trend suggests a slow-moving market, strong gains are defining the  more
BIA Approves Caddo Nation Leasing Ordinance Under HEARTH Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma's leasing ordinance under the HEARTH Act, expanding tribal authority over land leasing decisions. The Bureau of Indian Affairs said the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance on June 22, 2026, authorizing the tribe to enter into qualifying leases without obtaining further approval from the Secretary of the Interior  more
BIA Approves Colusa Rancheria Tribe Leasing Ordinance Under HEARTH Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the leasing ordinance of the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California, under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act, allowing the tribe to enter into qualifying leases without further approval from the Secretary of the Interior. The approval was issued on June 22, 2026, according to a notice published in  more
BLS: Unemployment Rates Were Lower in 6 States Over the Year Ended May 2026
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 29, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 6 states over the year ended May 2026 South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in May 2026, 2.1 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.1 percent, followed by California, 5.3 percent. In total, 18 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 4.3 percent  more
Budd Leads Bipartisan Letter to Protect U.S. Specialty Crop Producers & Restore Competitive Trade Balance with Mexico
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Leads Bipartisan Letter to Protect U.S. Specialty Crop Producers & Restore Competitive Trade Balance with Mexico U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led a coalition of bipartisan Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the Senators advocate allevia  more
Castor Leads Long-Overdue Bipartisan Action to Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: ** * Castor Leads Long-Overdue Bipartisan Action to Protect Kids Online U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and longtime leader for stronger online protections for children and teens, released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan KIDS Act, legislation to strengthen outdated privacy and safety protections for young people online  more
Center for American Progress: SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote. The report f  more
Clayton Metz Named Director of Marketing and Communications for Pamplin College of Business
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Clayton Metz named director of marketing and communications for Pamplin College of Business Clayton Metz has been named director of marketing and communications for Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, effective July 10. In this role, Metz will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications program for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide priorities   more
Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Raleigh Offices
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Raleigh Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of four new attorneys- Katrice Curls, Sara Herbek, Sandra Lepson, and Ryan Patterson -strengthening the firm's Employment Litigation, Immigration, Advice & Counsel, Wage and Hour, and Investigations practices in  more
CPA Hails Chinese Solar Retreat Driven by FEOC Restrictions It Long Championed
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * CPA Hails Chinese Solar Retreat Driven by FEOC Restrictions It Long Championed The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today welcomed a wave of Chinese clean-energy divestitures sweeping the U.S. solar industry -a direct result of the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions CPA long championed and that became law in last year's One Big Beauti  more
Director of FSU Civil Rights Institute to step down
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Director of FSU Civil Rights Institute to step down * Florida State University to launch national search for successor Ted Ellis, the inaugural director of Florida State University's Civil Rights Institute, will step down June 30 after helping expand the institute's programming, partnerships and community engagement. Housed in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the Civil Rights Insti  more
Eckerd College Students Explore Global Governance and International Law on European Study Tour
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 29 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * From Geneva to Strasbourg: exploring international law and global governance in action This Spring-into-Summer course, titled Geneva International Law and Governance, examined the intricacies of international law for four months before moving beyond the classroom. In Geneva, with a more global focus, the students visited international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the International   more
Experienced Real Estate Finance Partner Daniel Katz Joins Holland & Knight in Century City
MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Real Estate Finance Partner Daniel Katz Joins Holland & Knight in Century City LOS ANGELES - Holland & Knight has bolstered its leading real estate practice in California with the addition of Daniel Katz as a partner in the Firm's Century City office. Mr. Katz advises clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions across asset classes and geographies. He was previous  more
FDLE Relocates Orlando Toxicology Lab to UCF, Strengthening Partnerships and Research
ORLANDO, Florida, June 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * FDLE Relocates Orlando Toxicology Lab to UCF, Strengthening Partnerships and Research * The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is deepening its strategic public safety partnership with UCF by embedding experts at the university's Academic Health Sciences Campus. Relocating FDLE's toxicology laboratory to the UCF facility in Lake Nona better connects academic-industry research, workforce   more
Florida Poly earns record performance gain, $11M in state funding
LAKELAND, Florida, June 29 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly earns record performance gain, $11M in state funding * Florida Polytechnic University achieved the largest one-year performance gain among all state universities in the Florida Board of Governors' 2025-26 Performance-Based Funding Model, earning a score of 87 out of 100 and securing nearly $11 million in performance funding. The University's 13-point increase from last year ref  more
FSU, Army team up to develop STEM talent pipeline
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU, Army team up to develop STEM talent pipeline * The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and Florida State University are partnering to strengthen STEM education and research and build a robust pipeline of future scientists and engineers for the nation. The two organizations have formalized their collaboration through an Educational Partnership Agreement, which establishes a framewor  more
Georgia State University Foundation Elects Board Chair, Vice Chair
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Foundation Elects New Board Chair, Vice Chair Georgia State University Honorary Alumnus and decorated hospitality industry leader Dr. Regynald Washington was elected the new chair of the Georgia State Foundation Board of Trustees at its June 2026 meeting. Washington, who joined the board in 2018, previously served as the chair of the group's Strategic Planning Committee, leading the  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, Capping Eight Years of Conservative Leadership and Historic Results
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, Capping Eight Years of Conservative Leadership and Historic Results * TAMPA, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic inv  more
Greek American Lawmakers Raise Serious Concerns Over Proposed U.S. Military Sale to Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Greek American Lawmakers Raise Serious Concerns Over Proposed U.S. Military Sale to Turkey * Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) and Jimmy Patronis (FL-1) issued the following statement: As Greek American Members of Congress, we are deeply concerned regarding reports of a proposed military sale of jet engines to Turkey. Tur  more
Greenberg Traurig London Lawyers Honoured at 2026 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig London Lawyers Honoured at 2026 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards * LONDON - June 29, 2026 - Danielle L. Martin and Henrietta Walker, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's London office, have been recognised at Legal Benchmarking Group' s 2026 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards, which celebrate outstanding women in the legal professi  more
Greenberg Traurig Orange County Expands Litigation Practice, Adds Andrew Gray
MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Orange County Expands Litigation Practice, Adds Andrew Gray Gray is a past president of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers  IRVINE, Calif. -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Litigation Practice, adding leading securities and commercial litigator Andrew Gray as a shareholder in Orange County.   more
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Nuclear Energy Capabilities, Adds NRC Counsel Adam Gendelman
MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Nuclear Energy Capabilities, Adds NRC Counsel Adam Gendelman * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Adam Gendelman, who worked for more than 15 years at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) before joining the firm. He joins Greenberg Trau  more
Greenberg Traurig's Curtis Toll Recognized on City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 'Philadelphia Power Brokers' List
MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Curtis Toll Recognized on City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 'Philadelphia Power Brokers' List * PHILADELPHIA -- Curtis B. Toll, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Environmental Practice and Philadelphia office chairman, was named to City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 "Philadelphia Power Brokers" list.  According to City & State  more
House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee's Bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee's Bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee celebrated the passage of her legislation, the bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act, to strengthen federal leadership during energy emergencies and improve the nation's ability to protect America's electric grid from growing cyber, physical, and natural threats. The bill  more
HRSA Publishes 95 Vaccine Injury Compensation Petitions Filed During May
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a notice listing 95 petitions filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program between May 1 and May 31, 2026, as required by federal law. The filing provides the names of petitioners, their cities and states, and docket numbers assigned by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The notice fulfills a requirement under the Public Health Service Act di  more
ICYMI: California's Best-in-Class Workforce Drove Nation-leading Productivity Growth in 2025
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * ICYMI: California's best-in-class workforce drove nation-leading productivity growth in 2025 What you need to know: California continues to lead the nation in economic output, with new data showing California workers increased productivity by 4.2% in 2025, delivering the largest contribution of any state to national productivity growth. - California continues to dri  more
In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the Daily Wire: Who Really Owns the Products in Your Home?
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott in the Daily Wire: Who Really Owns the Products in Your Home? * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senator Rick Scott recently published an op-ed in the Daily Wire highlighting how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has abused backdoor methods and business practices to use American companies to threaten U.S. citizens and national security. Senator Scott wrote, "For too long, w  more
In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Outlines Next Steps for SAVE America Act on FOX News Sunday
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Outlines Next Steps for SAVE America Act on FOX News Sunday * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday to discuss President Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans, next steps for the SAVE America Act, and the President's efforts to bring peace in the Middle East. Watch the full interview HERE or by clicking bel  more
InnovateEDU CEO Mote Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Erin Mote, CEO and co-founder of InnovateEDU, Brooklyn, New York, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the HELP Committee, thank you for convening this critical hearing and  more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Supreme Court Upholds Law that Allows Mail-in Ballots to be Counted If Mailed by Election Day
NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Law that Allows Mail-in Ballots to be Counted If Mailed by Election Day The Supreme Court ruled today in a 6-3 decision that a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and received within, five days of Election Day does not violate federal election-day statutes.  This decision supports continued use of mail-in ball  more
Long Takes Helm of 12th FTW, Emphasizing Training as Foundation of Combat Victory
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Long Takes Helm of 12th FTW, Emphasizing Training as Foundation of Combat Victory JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.  Col. Peter Lee relinquished command of the wing to Col. James Long II during a ceremony of  more
Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary * WASHINGTON (June 29, 2026 ) - Communities across the country are preparing to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will feature national events, educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, civic engagement programs,  more
MIT: Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds * The ordinary graphite in pencil lead is proving to be surprisingly multifaceted at the microscale. In a study appearing today in the journal Nature, MIT researchers report that a certain microscopic structure found in natural graphite can host multiple superconducting states. Superconductivity is an electr  more
National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers Issue Letter to Democratic Governors
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers issued the following letter to Democratic governors: * * * Here is the text of the letter: Open Letter to our Democratic Governors: On behalf of the 4.8 million members of AFT and NEA, we urge you to protect families and public education in your state by saying no to the Trump private school voucher scheme. Public education is a core value of our communities and the foundation of a thriv  more
NextEra-Dominion Merger Designed to Cash In on Broken Utility Regulation, New Economic Liberties Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * NextEra-Dominion Merger Designed to Cash In on Broken Utility Regulation, New Economic Liberties Analysis Finds * Washington, D.C. -As NextEra Energy pursues its $67 billion proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy, the American Economic Liberties Project released a new analysis arguing that Americans are being sold a massive utility monopoly on the promise  more
NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members * The New Mexico State University Foundation begins its new fiscal year July 1 with Margaret Hardin '94, former CEO of Ergobaby, commencing her first year as board chair. Louis A. Vega '91, president of Dow North America, transitions to the role of outgoing chair. Joining Hardin on the executive committee of the Foundation are Carol S  more
Penske Teamsters in Florida and Missouri Authorize a Strike
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Penske Teamsters in Florida and Missouri Authorize a Strike * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) - Ahead of a June 30 contract expiration, Penske workers represented by Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 541, 618, and 769 have taken an overwhelming strike authorization. The nearly 250 Penske Teamsters are covered by the So  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Kristen Strickland as Commercial Banker in Huntsville
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Kristen Strickland as Commercial Banker in Huntsville Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus earlier this year, has added Kristen Strickland as a financial advisor serving commercial clients based in Huntsville, Alabama. In this r  more
Polk State Celebrates Legislative Session With Funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, June 30 -- Polk State College issued the following news: * * * Polk State celebrates Legislative Session with funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2026 Legislative Session. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the budget on Monday, which includes the remaining funds for construction of the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. In addition to the approximately $7.6 million allocated for the new campus, Polk State'  more
R.J. Decker: Pilot (7/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26)
BURBANK, California, June 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Pilot (7/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) * MONDAY, JULY 13 9:01-10:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. (TV  more
Rattlers on the Rise: FAMU Entrepreneurs Featured on Award-Winning 'Bet on Black' Series
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Rattlers on the Rise: FAMU Entrepreneurs Featured on Award-Winning 'Bet on Black' Series * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University students Jayden Sparkman and Khari Jackson took a leap of faith that ended on an award-winning national television series, placing them before millions of viewers. The rising seniors were among nine HBCU entrepreneu  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Building Networks of Managed Lanes in Big Cities to Reduce Traffic Congestion
LOS ANGELES, California, June 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Baruch Feigenbaum, senior managing director of transportation policy: * * * Building networks of managed lanes in big cities to reduce traffic congestion Toll lanes have been a game-changer for improving mobility in large metro areas. - Traffic congestion is a never-ending problem in large U.S. regions. While new non-priced lanes can help reduce congestion, they are not a long-term solution as they   more
Rep. Laurel Lee's Online Safety Legislation Passes House as Part of the KIDS Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee's Online Safety Legislation Passes House as Part of the KIDS Act Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for children and teenagers online. The package includes two bipartisan bills led by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15): the Promoting a Safer Internet for   more
Roosevelt University: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Welcomes Four Faculty Members
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) Welcomes Four New Faculty Members Roosevelt's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to the school for the fall 2026 semester. Sharvin Maisuria will be the new Paralegal Studies program director, taking the place of Carrie Lausen. Before joining Roosevelt, Maisuria was the dea  more
Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Offers a Personalized, Non-Surgical Scoliosis Solution
TAMPA, Florida, June 30 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Offers a Personalized, Non-Surgical Scoliosis Solution No two scoliosis diagnoses are alike. That's why patients need access to a wide range of specialized care options. Shriners Children's Spokane offers multiple treatment approaches - from bracing and surgery to personalized exercise programs - to find the best fit for each patient. Scoliosis-specific exercises (SSE),  more
SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18 * For the 12th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to SEC Network, presenting all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Friday, July 3, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the grea  more
Senate Small Business Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration Proposal to Pay Out Private Equity at the Expense of Small Businesses, Incarcerated Individuals
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration Proposal to Pay Out Private Equity at the Expense of Small Businesses and Incarcerated Individuals Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director William Marshall III calling on the BOP to explain its controve  more
Senator Moody Joins Community Volunteers in Doral to Help Distribute Aid to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Joins Community Volunteers in Doral to Help Distribute Aid to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes DORAL, FL - Today, Senator Ashley Moody joined the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and South Florida community volunteers to help pack boxes of aid bound for Venezuela following the recent devastation due to earthquakes in the country. "Florida stands with the Venezuelan pe  more
Southern Miss Graduate Student Helps Advance NASA Research on Space Agriculture
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 30 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Graduate Student Helps Advance NASA Research on Space Agriculture By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi graduate student Sebastien (Seb) Malbrough is spending his summer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he is helping researchers explore how food can be grown during future missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. A second-year master's stu  more
State Dept.: Update on the Trump Administration's Robust and Rapid Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Update on the Trump Administration's Robust and Rapid Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Trump Administration has mounted a swift, comprehensive, and whole-of-government response to save lives and deliver urgently needed relief to the Venezuelan people. This State Depart  more
Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs
NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSxrep) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs * L ed by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems. Published online June 29 in Nature Immunology, the new work addresses acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a canc  more
Sunshine Health Invests $25K in FAMU School of Nursing to Expand NCLEX Readiness and Licensure Support
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Sunshine Health Invests $25K in FAMU School of Nursing to Expand NCLEX Readiness and Licensure Support * Partnership helps reduce financial barriers and strengthen workforce pathways for future nurses. Tallahassee, Fla.-June 15, 2026- Florida A&M University's (FAMU) School of Nursing has received a $25,000 investment from Sunshine Health through t  more
Team Duval Shows Strong Academic Gains on State Assessments
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 28 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Team Duval shows strong academic gains on state assessments Team Duval is delivering clear results across the board for students, according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. Proficiency rates in a majority of the 21 tested areas either improved or were maintained as the district continues to outperform the state in Geometry and U.S. History while also narrowing the gap  more
Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing * Since the Monday, May 4, 2026, filing of the Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc. v. Department of Justice petition challenging the legality of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") order rescheduling medical marijuana to Schedule III (the "Rescheduling Order"), two more petitions have similarl  more
UNF launches human-centered care badge to strengthen compassionate nursing
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 29 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF launches human-centered care badge to strengthen compassionate nursing * The University of North Florida is launching a new Human-Centered Care Badge, an employer-informed credential designed to equip nursing students with advanced competencies in empathic communication, emotional intelligence and professional presence at the bedside. The program is a partnership between UNF MedNexus and   more
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: How the Community Has Rallied Around Marine Scientists in Their Time of Need
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * How the community has rallied around marine scientists in their time of need Dyllan Furness and Carlyn Scott, College of Marine Science On Saturday, May 2, a few hours after a powerful afternoon storm rolled through the Tampa Bay region, cell phones across the area lit up with texts and calls from friends and colleagues -- a fire had broken out at the Marine Science Labo  more
Upbeat Pioneer Quest enables incoming students to make final preparations to begin studies at Tusculum University
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Upbeat Pioneer Quest enables incoming students to make final preparations to begin studies at Tusculum University * GREENEVILLE - Excitement filled the campus as incoming students of Tusculum University entered the next phase of preparing to become college students by attending orientation and seeing what awaits them. New student Charis Rietveld holds a Zeke stress ball as she stands with her family for  more
USF's soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence Signer Elbridge Gerry
TAMPA, Florida, June 29 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF's soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Fifteen years ago, a $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia "Cornie" Corbett transformed USF's soccer stadium into one of the nation's premier collegiate venues. Less obvious was what came with it: A direct connection to the founding of the United States. Cornelia Co  more
UWF Gifted Historic Book Signed by Declaration Signer
PENSACOLA, Florida, June 30 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF gifted historic book signed by Declaration signer The University of West Florida Libraries has received a rare historical volume bearing the signature of George Walton, one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. The book was donated to the University Archives and West Florida History Center as the United States mar  more
Venable Adds Employee Benefits Counsel Stacey Bradford in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Venable Adds Employee Benefits Counsel Stacey Bradford in Washington, DC Venable LLP announced today that Stacey A. Bradford has joined the firm's Washington, DC office as counsel in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. Bradford brings extensive experience advising employers, private equity firms, and tax-exempt organizations on a wide range of employee benefits matters  more
Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Kelly Recognize Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Kelly Recognize Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Debbie Dingell (MI-6), and Mike Kelly (PA-16), House Cancer Caucus Chairs, introduced a resolution recognizing Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day on June 28. Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day  more