Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
ACLU of Massachusetts Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Allowing States to Ban Transgender Women and Girls From School Sports Teams Matching Their Gender Identity
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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ACLU of Massachusetts Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Allowing States to Ban Transgender Women and Girls from School Sports Teams Matching Their Gender Identity
Massachusetts retains strong protections for transgender students, including the right to join teams consistent with their gender identity
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The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that under federa
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ACLU of Massachusetts Underscores Support for Tuition Equity Law
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Massachusetts Underscores Support for Tuition Equity Law
Trump administration is seeking to overturn state law that makes qualified students eligible for in-state tuition regardless of immigration status
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The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to overturn a Massachusetts law that treats all high school graduates in the Commonwealth equitably, regardless of
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations acros
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Akamai Survey Reveals AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness Among Enterprises in India
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Survey Reveals AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness Among Enterprises in India
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As organizations across India accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives, many remain unprepared to address the security risks that come with them. According to a new survey conducted by Akamai during it
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American Energy Alliance, 30 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune, House Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSletter) -- The American Energy Alliance, with 30 co-signers issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Senate Majority Leader
United States Senate
511 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives 521
Cannon House Off
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Americans for Tax Reform: Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike
Compilation of conservatives blasting the Elizabeth Warren-Bernie Moreno $3 trillion tax increase -- with a combined rate over 52% in every state -- following its unveiling in the New York Times this week:
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) - "The proposed tax hike would be a hammer blow to small businesses. No thank you."
Chairman/Co-Founder, Committee to Unleash Pr
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As it was during our founding, higher education is important to our nation today
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 30 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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As it was during our founding, higher education is important to our nation today
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By Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D.
As we prepare to celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our great nation's independence, it's helpful to look at the role higher education played in our founding and reaffirm how it helps us continue to thrive as a nation.
Higher education was established in the United States more than 100 years before th
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 13 attorneys general nationwide, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to over 500 DOE regulations as well as many future DOE rules. This propo
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizatio
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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June 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organ
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-constru
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and serv
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Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision Affirming Birthright Citizenship
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released a statement following the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court today to affirm birthright citizenship.
Attorney General Tong will be joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Massachusetts Attorney General
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CAIR-MA Welcomes Newton Mayor's Public Reaffirmation of Support for Muslim Community Following Anti-Muslim Campaign
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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CAIR-MA Welcomes Newton Mayor's Public Reaffirmation of Support for Muslim Community Following Anti-Muslim Campaign
Mayor affirms City's commitment to hosting future Eid celebrations and equal treatment of all faith communities
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The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today welcomed the public remarks of Newton Mayor Marc C. Lare
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on June 30, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.30.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Tomiquia Moss, of Oakland, has been appointed Secretary at the California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Moss has been Secretary at the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency since 2024. She was Founder and Chief Executive Officer at All Home fr
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
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The American beach vacation is a beloved summer tradition. Across US beach towns, for example, searches by families for Airbnb stays this summer are up nearly 20 percent. 1 However, traveling to the coast is increasingly out of reach for many families with 79 percent of Americans saying
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Col. Jimenez concludes command with focus on readiness, people
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Jimenez concludes command with focus on readiness, people
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Col. Jorge Jimenez will turn over command of the 66th Air Base Group during a ceremony July 15 at 9 a.m. in the Aero Club hangar.
As he reflects on his past two years at Hanscom Air Force Base, Jimenez praised the workforce here for making his job easier than he thought it would be.
"Th
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CVC Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Irca From Advent
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026, with CVC Capital Partners:
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CVC Capital Partners agrees to acquire Irca from Advent
- CVC will partner with Irca's management team to support the company's next phase of international growth
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CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") and Advent today announced that CVC Capital Partners IX ("Fund IX"), has entered into an agreement to acquire Irca, a global B2B manu
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Dana-Farber Investigators Formulate First IRF Degrader with Potential for Multiple Myeloma
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber Investigators Formulate First IRF Degrader with Potential for Multiple Myeloma
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RESEARCH SUMMARY
Study Title: Pharmacological Targeting of IRF4 as a Therapeutic Strategy for Multiple Myeloma
Publication: Nature Chemical Biology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute authors: Irene Ghobrial, MD, Jun Qi, PhD
Summary: A transcription factor called in
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Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio
BUFFALO, New York, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio
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Guests visiting Delaware North locations in the U.S. can commemorate the milestone through authentic and exclusive experiences
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with an array of events and limited-time activations acro
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Delivering combat advantage: Kessel Run passes the torch
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Delivering combat advantage: Kessel Run passes the torch
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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Col. Richard Lopez relinquished his position as Kessel Run 's senior materiel leader to Col. Brian Viola during a ceremony at the Minuteman Commons, here, June 25.
Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis, the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communicati
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Department of Kinesiology Celebrates 60th Anniversary
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Department of Kinesiology Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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The Department of Kinesiology celebrated its 60 th anniversary with a conference and celebration on June 14-16. The event, held in the new School of Public Health and Health Sciences Hub adjacent to the department's home in the Totman building, drew over 100 alumni, faculty and graduate students.
Founded in 1965-66 as the nation's first
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EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers
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Federal agency charges grocery store chain with bias in favor of Chinese workers
LOS ANGELES -Tawa Supermarket, Inc. doing business as 99 Ranch Market, violated federal law when it fired and otherwise discriminated against non-Chinese workers based on their national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunit
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EPA to Host Open House for Vernal Pool Pilot Study and Public Input Opportunity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA to Host Open House for Vernal Pool Pilot Study and Public Input Opportunity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site
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BOSTON (June 30, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house on July 28, 2026, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to answer questions regarding General Electric Company's Vernal Pool Pilot Study and their recently submitted Vernal Pool
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
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The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson,
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus
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GE Vernova Modernizes Its R&D Lab in Italy to Support More Reliable Electric Grids
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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GE Vernova modernizes its R&D lab in Italy to support more reliable electric grids
* Modernized Noventa di Piave laboratory expands high-voltage testing capabilities for grid equipment
* Investment strengthens GE Vernova's ability to help utilities deploy advanced grid technologies faster and with greater confidence.
* GE Vernova's sites in Noventa di Piave and Ses
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Goodwin Advised a Financing Consortium to Expand AdEx Partners' Acquisition Financing Capacity
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advised a Financing Consortium to Expand AdEx Partners' Acquisition Financing Capacity
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Goodwin has advised a financial consortium to expand AdEx Partners' acquisition financing capacity and provide additional flexibility to continue executing its successful buy-and-build strategy in partnership with Capvis, structured as a club deal.
The refinancing enables the
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Goodwin Advises Rocket Lab in Connection with $3.6 Billion Debt Commitments for its $8 Billion Acquisition of Iridium Communications
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Rocket Lab in Connection with $3.6 Billion Debt Commitments for its $8 Billion Acquisition of Iridium Communications
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The Technology and Debt Finance teams advised Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) in connection with debt financing and capital markets matters in its definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) in a cash-an
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Goodwin Guides Korn Ferry on $1.1 Billion Acquisition of AMS
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Guides Korn Ferry on $1.1 Billion Acquisition of AMS
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Goodwin, along with co-counsel Blank Rome, advised Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global organizational consulting firm, on entering into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire UK-headquartered AMS, which will create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting.
Founded in 1996, AMS
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Governor Healey Moves to Ban Medical Debt from Consumer Credit Reports
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Moves to Ban Medical Debt from Consumer Credit Reports
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today announced new action to stop medical debt from being reported to consumer credit agencies in Massachusetts. This would prohibit licensed health care providers and debt collectors working on their behalf from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, helping protect patients f
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Groups Representing Plaintiffs Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Groups Representing Plaintiffs Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling
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PRESS CALL TODAY at 1:30 p.m. ET. RSVP to join here.
CONTACT:
Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org
Troi Barnes, Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org
Joshua Stickney, Asian Law Caucus, media@asianlawcaucus.org
Teresa Mozur, DDF, teresa@democra
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Mobilizes Response to Merrimack Sewer Overflow
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Mobilizes Response to Merrimack Sewer Overflow
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Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched a coordinated, whole-of-government response to the sanitary sewer overflow in the City of Haverhill, bringing together state and local officials to stop the wastewater discharge into the Merrimack River, protect public health and restore access to b
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Residents and Visitors to Take Precautions Ahead of Dangerous Heat
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Residents and Visitors to Take Precautions Ahead of Dangerous Heat
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Boston -Due to the extreme heat expected to impact Massachusetts ahead of the busy holiday weekend, the Healey-Driscoll Administration urges residents and visitors to plan ahead and take steps to prevent heat-related illness.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme
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Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program's initial students
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program's initial students
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The MIT Music Technology and Computation (MTC) Graduate Program -launched in fall 2024 as a collaboration between the Music and Theater Arts Section in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), and the School of Engineering (SoE) -presented its inaugural MIT
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Jellyfish Can Heal Wounds in Minutes. Scientists Want Their Secrets.
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news:
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Jellyfish Can Heal Wounds in Minutes. Scientists Want Their Secrets.
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A decade ago this summer, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Jocelyn Malamy watched jellyfish cells "walk" toward each other to close a wound for the first time. An associate professor in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Chicago, M
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JEWISH ISRAELI CLINICAL INTERN FACES RETALIATION AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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JEWISH ISRAELI CLINICAL INTERN FACES RETALIATION AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Brandeis Center filing details allegations that a clinical intern was ostracized, denied mentorship opportunities, and penalized with a poor evaluation after reporting materials that violated hospital policies in a healthcare training program
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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law h
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Kinesiology Doctoral Student Zoe Smith Captures American College of Sports Medicine President's Cup
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Kinesiology Doctoral Student Zoe Smith Captures American College of Sports Medicine President's Cup
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Zoe Smith, a doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology, earned first prize in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) President's Cup competition held during the organization's 2026 annual meeting May 26-29 in Salt Lake City.
The competition provides an opportunity for studen
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Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation Launches Mass. United for Venezuela Fund
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation launches Mass. United for Venezuela Fund
New effort will support relief and recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes
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The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation, the first Latino-focused fund in Massachusetts, today announced that it is coordinating a statewide effort to support organizations that are working to help tho
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Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - France and Massachusetts on Pay Transparency
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by Paris office managing shareholder Guillaume Desmoulin, associate Magali Marguerite and shareholders Stephen T. Melnick and Christopher B. Kaczmarek:
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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: France and Massachusetts on Pay Transparency
At a Glance
What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026
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Markey Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship
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Boston (June 30, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara that children born in the United States to parents who are undocumented or temporarily in the country are U.S. citizens.
"The Supreme Court reaffirmed a constitutional t
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MassDOT Undersecretary Gets Bird's-Eye View of Transportation Research on Campus
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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MassDOT Undersecretary Gets Bird's-Eye View of Transportation Research on Campus
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The drone bobbed and weaved (and sometimes darted) around the Riccio College of Engineering quad as Samantha Silverberg, Massachusetts undersecretary of transportation policy, flew the small, unoccupied aircraft. She was surrounded by a group of visiting community college students who also tried their hand at us
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Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement
ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement
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Matt Marx, the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement - a newly reimagined position intended to coordinate and bolster Cornell's efforts in these critical areas.
Mar
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McGovern, Smith, Khanna lead Bipartisan Group of 14 House Lawmakers Asking State Department to Condemn Chinese Government's harmful "Ethnic Unity Law"
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026::
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McGovern, Smith, Khanna lead Bipartisan Group of 14 House Lawmakers Asking State Department to Condemn Chinese Government's harmful "Ethnic Unity Law"
United States Congressmen Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) today announced that a bipartisan group of 14 House lawmakers sent a letter asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to condemn the People's R
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NS
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Md. A.G. Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their
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MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications
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An MIT-led research program aimed at creating future microsystems capable of sustainably transmitting data with greater bandwidth and higher efficiency than is possible today has made several significant advances since it was established in 2022.
These include the invention of devices within
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MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition
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Three teams comprising 35 students across eight different MIT departments and Wellesley College have been at work since fall 2025, designing critical early infrastructure elements that a moon base would require. This June, their designs were recognized with five awards at NASA's 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts -Ac
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Neal Statement on Supreme Court Affirming the Fed's Independence
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 29, 2026:
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Neal Statement on Supreme Court Affirming the Fed's Independence
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook:
"Our central banking system
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New division leader welcomed to mission of technology infrastructure
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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New division leader welcomed to mission of technology infrastructure
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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Col. Ted Erickson assumed leadership of the Enterprise IT and Data Transport Division during a ceremony here June 17, taking charge of a $1.22 billion portfolio that delivers enterprise network capabilities.
The division provides secure communications, cloud services and digi
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Trafficking Multiple High-Powered Firearms
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Trafficking Multiple High-Powered Firearms
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BOSTON - A Nashua, N.H. man was sentenced on June 25, 2026 in federal court in Boston for trafficking nine firearms, including two semiautomatic rifles, into Massachusetts over a one-month period.
Dennis T. Michaud, Jr., 23, was sentenced by U.S. Distr
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NOW's Legacy at Our 60th Anniversary - and the Work Ahead
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The National Organization for Women issued the following statement by President Kim Villanueva:
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NOW's Legacy at Our 60th Anniversary - and the Work Ahead
My interest in feminism began when I was just eight years old. I wanted to be an altar server at my church, but I was told that only boys were allowed. When I asked why, the answer was simple: "Because that's the way it is."
I remember thinking, that's not the way it should be. That moment
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
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The report provides an update on the ACLU's Seven States Safety Campaign and presents preliminary findings on police misconduct and transparency in jurisdictions abandoned by the Department of Justice
MOUNT VERNON - One year after the Trump a
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Pressley Urges Trump Admin to Protect LGBTQIA+ Citizens Abroad, Denounces Global Human Rights Violations Targeting LGTBQIA+ Community
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Urges Trump Admin to Protect LGBTQIA+ Citizens Abroad, Denounces Global Human Rights Violations Targeting LGTBQIA+ Community
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Text of Letter (PDF)
WASHINGTON - Today, during Pride Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to take urgent action to defend LGBTQIA+ individuals across the globe-including in c
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ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release:
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ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative
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ProPublica has selected four new partner newsrooms and local journalists for its Local Reporting Network. This is the fifth group selected as part of the organization's 50 State Initiative, a commitment to selecting a partnership with one
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Raveena Khan Wins Honourable Mention Ph.D. Prize From the International Astronomical Union
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release:
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Raveena Khan wins honourable mention Ph.D. prize from the International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union has awarded the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's visiting scientist, Raveena Khan, the 2025 IAU Division E (Sun and Heliosphere) Ph.D. Prize Honourable Mention.
Khan was awarded the prize for her doctoral thesis, Diagnostic Techniques
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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Ropes and Gray: Firm Celebrates Pro Bono Contributions at Annual Ceremony
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Firm Celebrates Pro Bono Contributions at Annual Ceremony
Ropes & Gray celebrated the extraordinary pro bono contributions of attorneys and support team members at our annual pro bono event this June. The ceremony honored several individuals and teams, capping off a year in which the firm dedicated more than 130,000 hours to pro bono service.
Honorees included:
* An Asia-led team for its work with
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SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
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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
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Sen. Markey, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Labor:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 22, 2026
The Honorable Keith Sonderling
Acting Secretary
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington DC, 20210
Re: Proposed Rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protect
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Sen. Markey, Rep. McClellan Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants, and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Markey, Rep. McClellan Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants, and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections
Boston - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), led a
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Sens. Warren, Scott Issue Letter to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury:
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June 18, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent:
We write following the G7 summit in Evian, Fran
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Significant Drop in ACA Enrollment Shows a Health Care Affordability Crisis
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Significant Drop in ACA Enrollment Shows a Health Care Affordability Crisis
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June 30, 2026
Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org
BOSTON, MA -The final enrollment data showing a 3 million person decline for the 2026 ACA open enrollment period confirms what families and enrollment assisters lifted up for the last year: we are in a health care affordabi
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Statement from Governor Maura Healey Calling on President Trump to Sign the Bipartisan Housing Bill
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Maura Healey Calling on President Trump to Sign the Bipartisan Housing Bill
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today issued the following statement urging President Trump to immediately sign the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress:
"Housing costs are too high and families need relief - President Trump should sign the bipartisan housing bill now.
Her
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Statement from Governor Maura Healey on Supreme Court Decision Preserving Birthright Citizenship
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Maura Healey on Supreme Court Decision Preserving Birthright Citizenship
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision blocking President Trump from ending birthright citizenship:
"Today's decision upholds a fundamental constitutional principle that has defined our nation for generations.
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Stock ownership concentration accounts for over 36% of the racial wealth gap, up from 14% in 1989
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Stock ownership concentration accounts for over 36% of the racial wealth gap, up from 14% in 1989
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, new research from Oxfam and PolicyLink examines the legacy of the racial wealth gap in the US and how stock buybacks and concentrated stock ownership deepen inequality-and what policymakers and business leaders can do to shape
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Study identifies RNA surveillance defect that fuels melanoma through endogenous retroviral RNA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Study identifies RNA surveillance defect that fuels melanoma through endogenous retroviral RNA
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Research Summary :
Study Title : Recurrent ZC3H18 mutations stabilize oncogenic endogenous retroviral RNA
Publication: Cell Reports
Corresponding author : Megan Insco, MD, PhD
Summary: Metastatic melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and patients wi
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Submillimeter Array captures gamma-ray burst within minutes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 1 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Submillimeter Array captures gamma-ray burst within minutes
On Jan. 26, 2026, the Submillimeter Array (SMA) on Maunakea crossed an important threshold for real-time astronomy.
For the first time, scientists from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) and collaborators demonstrated a new rapid-response capability at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths-the invisible light th
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The Brickyard Breaks Ground in New Hampshire
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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The Brickyard Breaks Ground in New Hampshire
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VHB joined BRX Development, state and local officials, and community stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Brickyard, a new mixed-use residential community in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The project will de
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Trahan Marks One Year of Trump's Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Marks One Year of Trump's Big Ugly Bill
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Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell, and DPCC Co-Chairs Maxwell Frost and Lauren Underwood to mark one year of Donald Trump's One Big, Ugly Bill.
"Instead of calling a single vote to bring
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Trahan Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision
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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's Trump v. Barbara decision:
"For more than 150 years, ever since the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment in the aftermath of the Civil War, the rule has been clear: if you are born on American soil, you are an American. T
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Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars
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Whitney Henry and Harikesh Wong have been named 2026 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. The Pew Charitable Trusts announced the 21-member class of early-career researchers, which includes the two MIT scientists as well as two alumni, on June 16. Each scholar will receive four years of funding to pursue cutting-edge
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UMass-Boston: Vice Chancellor Ferrer-Muniz Selected for 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news:
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Vice Chancellor Ferrer-Muniz selected for 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy
Crystal Valencia
UMass Boston Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Karen Ferrer-Muniz and 35 other higher education leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. this month to begin the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a distinguished program designed to prepare experienced administrators for senior executive
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: Science for Living - How Acupuncture is Earning Its Place in Modern Medicine
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Science for Living: How acupuncture is earning its place in modern medicine
By Hayley Mignacca
A growing body of scientific evidence is helping explain how the centuries-old practice of acupuncture works.
At UMass Chan Medical School, researchers are studying the biological mechanisms underlying the treatment.
"We've seen an explosion in research over the last decade," s
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
In November 2025,
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