Tuesday - July 21, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story * You don't have to look far to find the University of California San Diego's place in the American story. Sometimes it's beneath your feet. Sometimes it's in a laboratory. Sometimes it's in discoveries that have changed the way we live. Our campus is one chapter in a much longer history, beginning with the unceded territory of the K  more
A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies * Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most well-studied bacteria and, often, when scientists discover something about E. coli, they extrapolate that discovery across all bacteria. So when scientists learned that E. coli allocates it  more
ADC Attorneys Argue First Amendment Challenge to California's AB 715 in Federal Court
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Attorneys Argue First Amendment Challenge to California's AB 715 in Federal Court * July 1, 2026 SAN JOSE, CA -Attorneys for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) appeared in federal court today in Andrea Prichett, et al. v. Gavin Newsom, et al., a constitutional challenge to California Assembly Bill 715, a law signed by Governor Gavin   more
Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Los Angeles to Survey Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts, View Seizure of Illegal Pesticides, and Highlight Agency Effort to Reduce Food Waste
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Los Angeles to Survey Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts, View Seizure of Illegal Pesticides, and Highlight Agency Effort to Reduce Food Waste * LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles, California, to spotlight agency commitments on reducing food waste, wildfire rebuilding eff  more
AFGE Urges Congress to Prevent Dangerous Bureau of Prisons Closures
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Urges Congress to Prevent Dangerous Bureau of Prisons Closures * Planned closure of six BOP facilities will endanger communities and strain workforce that's already stretched thin, union leaders say WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees is calling on Congress to intervene to prevent the Bureau of Prisons from closing six feder  more
After the Fire: How to Protect Your Lungs
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * After the Fire: How to Protect Your Lungs * Fires can leave behind more than visible damage. The lingering smoke and airborne contaminants from the recent warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles may continue to affect air quality for weeks or even months. Exposure to Irina Dralyuk, MD pollutants released during the  more
AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P  more
AI Applications in Early-Phase Clinical Trials Call for Enhanced Regulatory Guidance and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- RD Research Services LLC, Arlington, Virginia, Max Output LLC, San Francisco, California, and an independent science policy and research ethics consultant submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter outlines recommendations addressing the scope and focus of AI use in clinical trials, operational structu  more
AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026 * The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), will take place in San Diego from July 2 to July 7. USC Viterbi and USC Stevens faculty and students from the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, the USC Info  more
AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 3 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026 The prestigious conference brings together researchers and practitioners to share advances in natural language processing. By Marc Ballon The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computationa  more
Alameda County Opposes HUD Rule Removing Gender Identity Protections in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Alameda County Health and the Alameda County Community Development Agency, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed regulation that would remove references to "gender" and "gender identity" from HUD's Equal Access regulations across its programs. The agencies object to requirements that placements in single-sex emergency shelters under HUD's Community Planning and Development programs be made a  more
AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands Colorado Footprint with Addition of Elk River Wealth Management
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands Colorado Footprint with Addition of Elk River Wealth Management * AlphaCore Wealth Advisory ("AlphaCore"), an independent wealth advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Elk River Wealth Management ("Elk River"), a seven-person team advising on nearly $1 billion in assets, further expanding its presence in Colorado and enhancing its team in the Cherry C  more
AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH * BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its mi  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Gavin Newsom Vows to Hike Federal Corporate Tax Rate to 35%, Highest in the Developed World
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Rachel Loren: * * * Gavin Newsom Vows to Hike Federal Corporate Tax Rate to 35%, Highest in the Developed World California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for an increase to the federal corporate tax rate to 35 percent. Highest in the developed world. Newsom recently wrote on his substack: "This country also needs to return to pre-2017 corporate tax rates." Newsom also said in an interview th  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for  more
Are lung cancer tumors hijacking the nervous system?
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Are lung cancer tumors hijacking the nervous system? * * Highlights * Cachexia, a syndrome marked by unwanted weight loss, sickness, and loss of appetite that accompanies and amplifies chronic illness, affects roughly half of all cancer patients and is responsible for a quarter of all cancer deaths * Incoming Salk professor discovers that some lung cancer tumors can induc  more
ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi: * * * ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory prop  more
ATF Reports Major Enforcement Wins Following 2025 Shift in Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF reports major enforcement wins following 2025 shift in priorities 10K+ arrests, nearly 50K firearms seized from criminals since January 2025 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has recorded significant results since shifting its enforcement priorities in 2025 to refocus on violent crime, transnational criminal organ  more
Attorney General Bonta Defeats Huntington Beach's Attempt to Sue State for Enforcing Housing Laws
SACRAMENTO, California, July 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defeats Huntington Beach's Attempt to Sue State for Enforcing Housing Laws * Court rejects City's lawsuit against California and allows the State to recover attorney's fees OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the San Diego County Superior Court rejected the City of Huntington Beach's lawsuit against California over housing l  more
Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance and Model Policies for State and Local Agency Interactions with Immigration Authorities and Protection of Agency-Held Data
SACRAMENTO, California, July 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance and Model Policies for State and Local Agency Interactions with Immigration Authorities and Protection of Agency-Held Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued guidance and model policies for state and local agencies to inform their interactions with immigration enforcement authorities, consistent with federal and sta  more
Attorney General Bonta Releases California Criminal Justice Statistical Reports for 2025
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Bonta Releases California Criminal Justice Statistical Reports for 2025 Policy, policing, and community intervention have positively transformed California public safety OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the publication of the California Criminal Justice Statistical Reports for 2025, a suite of annual reports covering   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to more than 500 DOE regulations and many future DOE rules. In their letters to   more
Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention * Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., will hold a one-day strike on Monday, July 6, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient safety and staff retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United  more
Bay Area Legal Aid Warns HUD Proposed Rule Will Harm LGBTQ+ Housing Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Bay Area Legal Aid, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to HUD's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The legal aid organization highlights serious concerns that the proposed rule would remove critical protections that currently ensure fair and equal access to housing and related services, especially for transgender, no  more
BLM Seeks Initial Input for Potential Oil and Gas Leases in California
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Seeks Initial Input for Potential Oil and Gas Leases in California * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 50 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 36,000 acres that may be included in a future lease sale in Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno counties in California. The s  more
CAIR-CA Welcomes Release of Attorney General's 2025 Hate Crime Report, Highlights Statewide Increase in Anti-Muslim Hate
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSrep) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Release of Attorney General's 2025 Hate Crime Report, Highlights Statewide Increase in Anti-Muslim Hate The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed the release of California Attorney General Rob Bonta's 2025 Annual Hate Crime Report, which showed a 58% increase in anti-Muslim hate statewide compared  more
CAIR-CA Welcomes Senate Education Committee's Vote to Advance Bill Protecting Students' Free Speech Rights on College Campuses, Urges Continued Action
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Senate Education Committee's Vote to Advance Bill Protecting Students' Free Speech Rights on College Campuses, Urges Continued Action The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed the California Senate Education Committee's recent vote in favor of advancing Assembly Bill (AB) 2551. Having successfully passed th  more
California Baptist University: One Classroom Question Leads to Global Research on Culture
RIVERSIDE, California, July 3 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * One classroom question leads to global research on culture Last spring, a cross-cultural communication class at California Baptist University studied the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Theory, a framework used to understand the differences in culture across countries and the ways business is done across different cultures. The model is taught in almost every international business and management pro  more
California Reaches Major Milestone in Modernizing Behavioral Healthcare: Proposition 1 Goes Into Effect Statewide
SACRAMENTO, California, July 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * California reaches major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare: Proposition 1 goes into effect statewide More beds, more treatment, more accountability What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced that all California counties have reached a major milestone in modernizing behavioral healthcare by advancing a stronger behavioral health workforce, expand  more
California Rural Legal Assistance Opposes Proposed HUD Rule Altering Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The legal aid organization, which provides services to marginalized rural communities throughout California, argues that the proposed rule changes would jeopardize privacy, safety, and housing stability for many vulnerable populations,  more
California State Parks Pass Programs Reach Major Milestones During Last Week to Download the Free Historian Passport
SACRAMENTO, California, July 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * California State Parks pass programs reach major milestones during last week to download the free Historian Passport What you need to know: As the July 6 deadline to get a free Historian Passport nears, California State Parks free pass programs are hitting major milestones while connecting hundreds of thousands of Californians with the largest and most diverse state par  more
California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gibson Dunn Client CIM in Dispute Over Casa Encantada
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gibson Dunn Client CIM in Dispute Over Casa Encantada * The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn client CIM in a dispute with the family of telecommunications mogul Gary Winnick over the default of a $150 million business loan that relied on several residential properties as collateral. The properties   more
California Tobacco Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Reject Flavored Vape Approvals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC), Sacramento, California, has raised concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's approval of flavored vape and nicotine products. The committee, charged with overseeing tobacco prevention and education funded by state tobacco taxes, highlighted the risk flavored products pose to youth and public health in a recent public comment letter. TEROC emphasized that flavors in tobacco prod  more
Chapter for Chicago: American Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service to Tokyo
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 3 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * A new chapter for Chicago: American to launch nonstop service to Tokyo * American will launch nonstop service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) starting March 27, 2027, becoming the airline's 11th long-haul route from ORD. * In partnership with Japan Airlines, customers will also enjoy convenient one-stop connecting service to top destinations in Asi  more
Children's Hospital unveils Moreno Valley Pediatric and Adult Medicine Clinic
LOMA LINDA, California, July 2 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Children's Hospital unveils Moreno Valley Pediatric and Adult Medicine Clinic * Community leaders, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) administrators, and staff gathered on Tuesday, June 30, for the unveiling of the new Children's Health Moreno Valley Pediatric and Adult Medicine Clinic. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting marked the occasion, celebrating a major milestone for Children's H  more
Congresswoman Simon Demands Protections for Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Demands Protections for Workers with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) demanded answers regarding the DOL's continued failure to carry out enforcement responsibilities, including ensuring protections for workers with disabilities. Within the Department of Labor, the Office of Federal   more
Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global M&A and Private Equity
PALO ALTO, California, July 3 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global M&A and Private Equity Cooley's global mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices were again recognized for top ranking positions in Q2 2026 league tables from Bloomberg./* Despite the unpredictable market, Cooley continues to dominate in public and private deals around the world. Top rankings by deal count include: - #1 for US and global life scie  more
Cornerstone Research Report Examines U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation in Global Context
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- Intellectual Property Litigation: U.S. Trends in Global Perspective - A report from Cornerstone Research, San Francisco, California - June 2026 (51 pages) * * * Cornerstone Research issued a report analyzing recent trends in intellectual property litigation in the U.S. while comparing the country's litigation landscape with major international jurisdictions. The report examines developments across patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes, highligh  more
Daily Journal Names April Sun a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2026 -- Second Year in a Row
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Daily Journal Names April Sun a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2026 -- Second Year in a Row * Daily Journal has named April Sun one of California's Top Labor & Employment Lawyers for the second year in a row. The annual list honors California lawyers who have made a significant impact in the field through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadership. Based  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399. "The Constitution is crysta  more
Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement * From wearable safety technology to help prevent injuries and AI software that helps clinicians assess and track wound healing to a smart technology that transforms traditional oven baking, this year's Demo Day at The Basement touched on some of the many ambitious ideas UC San Diego students are building to tackle   more
Direct Relief Funds Venezuela Earthquake Recovery with Emergency Grants for Medical Support
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Funds Venezuela Earthquake Recovery with Emergency Grants for Medical Support * Direct Relief today issued financial support to two local Venezuelan groups working to distribute medical aid within the country and support health needs as the response to last week's major earthquakes shifts from search-and-rescue efforts to recovery. Direct Relief is issuing grants of $10  more
DNC: In the States - From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to for  more
Edison International to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
ROSEMEAD, California, July 3 -- Edison International, an electric power distributor and energy services company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Edison International to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Advisory for Thursday, July 30 WHAT: Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (PDT) NUMBERS: 1-888-673-9780 -- for callers in the U.S. 1-312-470-0178 -- for international callers PASSCODE: Edis  more
Environmental Working Group: EPA Quietly Unleashes Three Toxic 'Forever Chemical' Pesticides Onto America's Food Supply
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * EPA quietly unleashes three toxic 'forever chemical' pesticides onto America's food supply Agency's decision brings total of PFAS pesticides to five greenlit in under two years - Under the radar, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved three new PFAS "forever chemical" pesticides for use on crops, including one EPA scientists flagged as having "suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potentia  more
Equality California Endorses Richard Barrera for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Endorses Richard Barrera for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction * July 2, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced its endorsem  more
Experian unveils Identity Connect To enhance digital Customer Verification
COSTA MESA, California, July 2 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Experian unveils Identity Connect to enhance digital customer verification Identity Connect will help organisations demonstrate compliance with UK regulation frameworks GPG45 and the Digital Verification Services (DVS) Trust Framework - London - Experian today launches a new solution that enables organisations to verify customers in line with UK emer  more
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Issues Commentary: Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 3 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by partner Bonnie Allyn Barnett and associates Amy L. Waite, Amani B. Khoury and Thayer Elizabeth Ellis: * * * Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) What producers need to know now At a Glance * Laws in pursuit of environmentally sustainable packaging are on the rise. * EPR programs face significant constitutiona  more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Employment of Children in Agriculture Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45 Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture With some exceptions, the minimum a  more
FICO Applauds Release of Historical FICO Score 10T Data by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
SAN JOSE, California, July 2 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * FICO Applauds Release of Historical FICO Score 10T Data by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac More than a decade of loan-level performance data has been released to support evaluation and adoption of industry's most predictive credit score - BOZEMAN, Mont. -- FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced that Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae  more
Food & Water Watch: Calif. Office of the State Fire Marshal's Final CO2 Pipeline Rules Fall Short
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * CA Office of the State Fire Marshal's Final CO2 Pipeline Rules Fall Short Yesterday, after a rushed comment period, California's Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) finalized the state's new CO2 pipeline regulations. The OSFM was tasked with crafting these regulations after the California legislature prematurely lifted the state's moratorium on CO2 pipelines last fall, greenlighting CO2  more
Four Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 3 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Four Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers Four lawyers from Thompson Hine LLP have been selected to the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list. This exclusive honor recognizes the top 5% of outstanding lawyers in each state or region in more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Included in  more
Gibson Dunn Represented JPMorgan in Landmark $3.4 Billion Revolving Credit and Term Loan Facility for Take Private of Janus Henderson
LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented JPMorgan in Landmark $3.4 Billion Revolving Credit and Term Loan Facility for Take Private of Janus Henderson * Gibson Dunn represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in connection with a $3.4 billion senior secured facility, consisting of a $2.9 billion term loan facility and a $500 million revolving credit facility, to Trian and General Cat  more
Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact * Geneva, 2 July 2026 - Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin today announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission. The  more
Guardant Health Urges CMS to Reform Prior Authorization for Laboratory Testing in Medicare Advantage Plans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Guardant Health, Palo Alto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing prior authorization challenges for laboratory tests and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information (RFI) concerning the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule (CMS-0062  more
HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii has joined the United States, District of Columbia, and 35 other states in a coordinated settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., resolving allegations that the company knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims t  more
Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions Ranking Member DeSaulnier Issues Remarks on Pressing Need to Lower Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following opening statement on July 1, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today. "In the wealthiest country in the world, Americans are still forced to choose between filling a  more
Honeybee Queens Push Pesticides to Eggs to Protect Themselves Over Their Offspring
DAVIS, California, July 2 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Honeybee Queens Push Pesticides to Eggs to Protect Themselves Over Their Offspring * Worker bees are the first line of defense when it comes to removing contamination in honeybee colonies, but a queen has her ways, too. A honeybee queen facing chronic exposure to pesticides will take up that contamination and pass it along to her eggs, a process researchers call maternal offloading. The findi  more
Hooper, Lundy and Bookman Issues Commentary: California Attorney General's Corporate Practice of Medicine Settlement With Carbon Health - Takeaways for the Friendly PC Model
LOS ANGELES, California, July 3 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by associate Michael Shimada and partners Stephen K. Phillips and Charles B. Oppenheim: * * * California Attorney General's Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) Settlement With Carbon Health: Takeaways for the Friendly PC Model On June 26, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement (subject to court approval) with Carbon Health Technologies, Inc.   more
Huffman Releases Gov Watchdog Report, Finds Billions in Puerto Rico Grid Funding Stuck in Federal Pipeline Nine Years After Hurricanes
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Huffman Releases Gov Watchdog Report, Finds Billions in Puerto Rico Grid Funding Stuck in Federal Pipeline Nine Years After Hurricanes FEMA refusal to correct staff turnover, and agency dysfunction have stalled recovery as the people of Puerto Rico endure the worst power reliability in the nation - A new Governmen  more
Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt * Watch the A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS Trailer Here, New Episodes Begin Monday, July 20 at 9PM ET/PT Additional Premieres in July include New Seasons of BODY CAM and 911 DID THE KILLER CALL? (New York, NY) - Today Investigation  more
Jeopardy! Run Ends for Memphis Lawyer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Jeopardy! Run Ends for Memphis Lawyer * After 12 consecutive victories on the popular television quiz show Jeopardy!, Memphis lawyer Adam Remsen missed a question in the final round of his 13th game on June 30. He lost to California research attorney Richard Nguyen, according to the Commercial Appeal. Remsen is a lawyer with Regional One Health and co-founder of the  more
Jones Day's Aaron Agenbroad Named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by the Daily Journal
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 3 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day's Aaron Agenbroad named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by the Daily Journal Jones Day Partner-in-Charge of the San Francisco Office Aaron Agenbroad has been named a "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by the Daily Journal. The list recognizes California attorneys who specialize in labor and employment litigation and counseling. Mr. Agenbroad is a leading labor and employment lawyer who guides maj  more
Khanna, McGovern, Smith Lead Bipartisan Group of 14 House Lawmakers Asking State Department to Condemn Chinese Government's Harmful "Ethnic Unity Law"
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Khanna, McGovern, Smith lead Bipartisan Group of 14 House Lawmakers Asking State Department to Condemn Chinese Government's harmful "Ethnic Unity Law" Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between   more
KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomed  more
KU student from Lawrence named Astronaut Scholar
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student from Lawrence named Astronaut Scholar * LAWRENCE -Arthur Benson, a Lawrence native and University of Kansas School of Engineering student, has been named a 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholar. The program awards approximately 60 scholarships annually to sophomores and juniors in STEM who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, significant research experience and a commitment to pursuing a career in  more
LA Phil Appoints Ben Ullery as Principal Viola, John Connell Chair
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * LA PHIL APPOINTS BEN ULLERY AS PRINCIPAL VIOLA, JOHN CONNELL CHAIR The LA Phil today announced the appointment of Ben Ullery as Principal Viola and holder of the John Connell Chair. Ullery, who has served with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in increasing artistic leadership roles, joins the orchestra's principal ranks following an internal progression--from sectio  more
Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization * Supplemental Complaint and Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed in Case Challenging Unlawful Reshaping of Government Targets "Reorganization" of USDA San Francisco - A broad coalition of nationwide labor unions, non-profit organ  more
Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Nation's Largest Rail Facility in California
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Nation's Largest Rail Facility in California * BARSTOW, Calif. -A coalition of conservation and environmental justice groups sued the city of Barstow for approving a 5,000-acre rail yard and warehouse project that will worsen already poor air quality and destroy desert habitat without performing the required environmental reviews. Yesterday's  more
Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Nation's Largest Rail Facility in California
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 3 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Nation's Largest Rail Facility in California Five thousand-acre project would destroy desert lands, add pollution to Barstow, Los Angeles region - Barstow, CA -- A coalition of conservation and environmental justice groups sued the city of Barstow today for approving a 5,000-acre rail yard and warehouse project that will worsen already poor air quality an  more
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Highlights Concerns on Repeal of Family Assistance Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, a nonprofit law firm based in California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter addresses proposed rulemaking aimed at reducing bureaucracy for family assistance programs, specifically focusing on the potential repeal of several regulations linked to the former Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. The organization noted t  more
Legal Assistance to the Elderly Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on LGBTQ+ Housing Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Assistance to the Elderly, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The letter expresses deep concern that the proposed rule, published under HUD Docket No. FR-6518-P-01, would cause substantial harm to LGBTQ+ individuals-particularly seniors and adults with disabilities-by opening the door   more
Legal Services of Northern California Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Services of Northern California, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rulemaking titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The organization, which has nearly seven decades of experience providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and seniors across 23 California counties, contends that the proposed changes would harm transgender ind  more
Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section * Lerna Ekmekcioglu, the McMillan-Stewart Professor of History, has been named head of the History Section, effective July 1. "Lerna is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that she will guide the unit with thoughtfulness, wisdom, and a deep commitment to its continued success. I very much look forward to   more
Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts Program in Animation Ranks No. 13 in the Nation and Top in Tennessee for the Fifth Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts program in animation ranks No. 13 in the nation and top in Tennessee for the fifth consecutive year University also recognized among nation's top private animation programs as it connects students with industry professionals and real-world career opportunities Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University's animation program has once again been recognized nationally as one of the b  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Washington State Published Updated Notice for Fair Chance Amendments Effective July 1, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 3 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by shareholders Rod M. Fliegel, Chad J. Kaldor and William J. Simmons: * * * Washington State Published Updated Notice for Fair Chance Amendments Effective July 1, 2026 As previously reported, amendments to Washington's Fair Chance Act became effective July 1, 2026 for employers with 15 or more employees. The amended Act requires that when either an employer discloses that a position i  more
MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY KANSAS CITY, KS -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Kansas, according to papers filed in federal court Wednesday. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal   more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.56M Sale of Three-Tenant Retail Center in McHenry, Ill.
ENCINO, California, July 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.56M Sale of Three-Tenant Retail Center in McHenry, Ill. MCHENRY, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Diamond Plaza, a three-tenant retail center anchored by Verizon Wireless and Biggby Coffee, in McHenr  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Classic Collision Property in San Antonio
ENCINO, California, July 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Classic Collision Property in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Classic Collision, a net-leased auto service property located in San Antonio, Texas. Marcus  more
Marcus & Millichap Organized the Sale of a Restaurant-Focused Retail Center in Historic Downtown Roanoke
ENCINO, California, June 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Organized the Sale of a Restaurant-Focused Retail Center in Historic Downtown Roanoke ROANOKE, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Roanoke Shopping Center, an 11,320-square-foot multi-tenant retail property. "Investor demand r  more
MATSUI DEMANDS HHS STOP ELI LILLY'S ILLEGAL RESTRICTIONS ON DRUG PRICING DISCOUNTS
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI DEMANDS HHS STOP ELI LILLY'S ILLEGAL RESTRICTIONS ON DRUG PRICING DISCOUNTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI) led a bipartisan group of 72 total members of Congress in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) take immediate action to stop Eli  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in   more
More colorful songbirds face higher extinction risk
SANTA CRUZ, California, July 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * More colorful songbirds face higher extinction risk * Press Inquiries Press Contact Emily Cerf ecerf@ucsc.edu Key takeaways * Colorful passerine birds are at a greater extinction risk than drab species, particularly in Indomalaya (South and Southeast Asia). * This correlation is stronger in temperate regions than tropics, and in countries with a lower human develop  more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic  more
NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more
Nando Between Two Worlds - A Sintonia Film: Netflix Unveils Official Poster For Feature-Length Spin-Off Ahead Of Its August 12 Release
LOS GATOS, California, July 3 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on July 2, 2026: * * * Nando Between Two Worlds - A Sintonia Film: Netflix Unveils Official Poster For Feature-Length Spin-Off Ahead Of Its August 12 Release Sao Paulo - No lie, fam: he's back! Netflix has just unveiled the poster for Nando Between Two Worlds - A Sintonia Film, a spin-off of the series that won audiences over with its authentic portrayal of the realities, dreams and challenges of life in t  more
National Housing Law Project Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove LGBTQ+ Protections in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Housing Law Project, a legal advocacy center headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The organization strongly urges HUD to withdraw its proposal and preserve the existing Equal Access Rule established in 2012 along with its 2016 amendments, which provide critical   more
National Park Service Invites Public Comment on National Register Nominations Across 15 States
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on historic properties proposed for National Register listing and related actions across 15 states. The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 13, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, under a notice published by the agency. The nominations submitted by State or T  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across Cal  more
Nine Months and Counting: California Bureaucracy Turns E15 Win-Win into a Lose-Lose
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * Nine Months and Counting: California Bureaucracy Turns E15 Win-Win into a Lose-Lose * WEST DES MOINES, IA - Nine months ago today, October 2, 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill authorizing the sale of E15 in the state. California was the last state to remove state-level restrictions on E15 sales. The bill, AB30, passed the state's legislatur  more
Padilla, Schiff Announce $107 Million to Modernize California Airports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Announce $107 Million to Modernize California Airports The largest awards include $28.1 million for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, $27 million for Long Beach Airport, $14.4 million for Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and $11.5 million for San Jose Mineta International Airport.  - Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that 16 Califo  more
Padilla, Senate Democrats Demand OMB Rescind Rule Granting Trump Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Senate Democrats Demand OMB Rescind Rule Granting Trump Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and the entire Senate Democratic caucus in demanding Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought immediately re  more
Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear jury trial case
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear jury trial case * Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; July 2, 2026: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear a financial professional's challenge to the state's power to impose massive civil penalties without a jury trial. The court will consider whether the Pennsylvania Constitution required the state to provide Elliot   more
PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward * For Natalie Reynolds, every day as a press office intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation brings a new opportunity to inform the public and strengthen the communication skills she's developed at PennWest Clarion. A communication major from Glasgow, Pennsylvania, Reynolds is spending her internship supporting PennDOT's District 2 communicati  more
PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County * PennWest students are playing a central role this summer in strengthening Oil City's downtown and local economy. Through internships supported by McElhattan Foundation grants, students are working with the Oil City Main Street Program, ARTS Oil City, Venango County Chamber of Commerce, and Century Design and Fine Arts Studio. These partnerships g  more
Pillsbury Advises A10 Networks on Acquisition of TrojAI
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises A10 Networks on Acquisition of TrojAI Pillsbury advised A10 Networks on its acquisition of TrojAI, an AI security company focused on helping organizations secure, test and govern AI applications and agentic workflows. Founded in 2004, A10 Networks serves over 7,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company delivers secure application and network solutions that p  more
Pillsbury Secures Rare Dismissal in High-Profile Federal Bribery Case
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Pillsbury Secures Rare Dismissal in High-Profile Federal Bribery Case On June 30, a U.S. district court judge in San Diego issued an order dismissing all charges in a long-running federal case against Pillsbury clients Cask Technologies and Mark Larsen, a former Cask executive. The indictment that has now been dismissed had falsely alleged that a U.S. Navy official, who had previously pled gui  more
Pinpointing the location of cancer-fighting antibodies in human tumors with unprecedented detail
STANFORD, California, July 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Pinpointing the location of cancer-fighting antibodies in human tumors with unprecedented detail * Antibodies targeting tumors can be powerful weapons to fight cancer, if they reach their intended target. But, particularly in solid tumors, it can be difficult or impossible to see where the antibodies end up after they are introduced into the body. Now Stanford Medicine researchers have d  more
Politico: Full Transcript - Ken Burns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving filmmaker Ken Burns: * * * Full Transcript: Ken Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Ken Burns on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Ken Burns: It's not a spectator sport, democracy. It's about active engagement. We are given this gift of citizenship. Most people before the American Revolution were subjects under authoritarian rule. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello. Wel  more
Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators * Twelve UC San Diego students recently completed the inaugural cohort of Poseidon Fellows, a new entrepreneurship fellowship designed to help aspiring founders, operators and investors explore the world of entrepreneurship and startups. Drawing its name from the university's triton identity, Poseidon Fellows focus  more
Public Lands Council: California Rancher Testifies in Support of Rep. McClintock's Land Management Bill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * California Rancher Testifies in Support of Rep. McClintock's Land Management Bill Yesterday, Public Lands Council (PLC) and California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) member Tim Erickson testified in a House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing on Rep. Tom McClintock's H.R.8454. This  more
Q&A: Farm Bill Update
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Farm Bill Update * Q: How did the Working Families Tax Cut law boost the farm safety net? A: Exactly one year ago on July 4th, President Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. During my annual county meetings this week across Northwest Iowa, I heard from Iowans how the tax law put more money in their pockets thanks to tax cuts on tips, overtime and senior income. The Repu  more
Rand Issues Commentary to STAT: Teens Are Turning to Chatbots for Mental Health Help. We Need Rules to Keep Them Safe
SANTA MONICA, California, July 3 -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 2, 2026, by senior policy researcher Ryan K. McBain to STAT. McBain is also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. * * * Teens Are Turning to Chatbots for Mental Health Help. We Need Rules to Keep Them Safe While parents, schools, and lawmakers are still debating the impact of social media on children's mental health, a new technology has taken the therapist's seat: AI chatbot  more
Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access, and Harvest Americans' Data
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access, and Harvest Americans' Data * Whistleblower accounts and internal documents reveal how the White House captured a beloved national charity, deceived donors out of their money, and sold access to the President Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Me  more
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Issue Statements at Hearing on Coast Guard Authorization Acts Implementation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following statements on June 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Authorization Acts Implementation The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House   more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Webinar - Public Pension Systems Investing in Crypto
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Leonard Gilroy, vice president of government reform, and Mariana Trujillo, managing director of government finance: * * * Webinar: Public pension systems investing in crypto A recent Reason Foundation webinar explored how public pension systems should evaluate the risks, rewards and transparency of cryptocurrency investments. - As digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies b  more
Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service Announce Awards for Central Valley Project Fish Habitat and Directed Studies
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service announce awards for Central Valley Project fish habitat and directed studies SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the award of $44.3 million in grants to fund anadromous fish habitat restoration projects and directed studies to collect key fish data in th  more
Rep. George Whitesides Calls on President to Immediately Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill to Lower Costs, Increase Affordable Housing Supply
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. George Whitesides Calls on President to Immediately Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill to Lower Costs, Increase Affordable Housing Supply The 21st Century Road to Housing Act - which already passed the House and Senate - would increase the housing supply and lower costs for American families. - Yesterday, Rep. George Whitesides called on President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Hou  more
Rep. Lofgren Issues Letter to NSF
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter to the National Science Foundation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 29, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Mr. Stone, On June 24, 2026, an amendment to the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Guidance on   more
Rep. Waters Blasts Trump and GOP Over Blocked Housing Bill and Consumer Protection Loopholes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Believe There is a Better Way. We Believe Our Economy Should Work for the People Who Get Up Every Morning, Go to Work, Pay Their Bills, and Play by the Rules." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered t  more
Rep. Waters Issues Letter to SEC
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable Paul S. Atkins Chairman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Chairman Atkins: I am writing regarding the pressing issue of so-called "ramp-and-dump" stock manipulation schemes per  more
Rep. Young Kim Introduces Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership, Support American Jobs, and Help Families Globally
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Introduces Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership, Support American Jobs, and Help Families Globally * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act to deploy proven, American-made interventions that reduce maternal and child mortality around the globe while supporting U.S. national security   more
Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue * Washington, DC: Taxes derived from the licensed sale of state-regulated adult-use cannabis products totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2025 - the highest amount ever recorded in a single year, according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.   more
Representative Derek Tran Urges President to Sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Urges President to Sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Washington, D.C. - Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) is urging President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package of legislation that will lower housing costs across the country by streamlining construction review, cutting through red tape, and increasing loan availability for fam  more
Reps. George Whitesides, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Climate Finance to Countries in the Global South While Reducing Debt
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. George Whitesides, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Climate Finance to Countries in the Global South While Reducing Debt * Today, Reps. George Whitesides, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin introduced the Global Climate Resilience Act, legislation that would create a new debt-for-resilience program to improve the United States' ability to provide climate finance and deb  more
Reps. Scott, Omar, McBath Issue Letter to NLRB
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, and Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following letter to the National Labor Relations Board: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 29, 2026 The Honorable Crystal S. Carey General Counsel National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street, SE Washington, DC 20570 Dear General Counsel Carey: Following your recent appeara  more
Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University
RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University * Richard Goldfarb '81 M.S. (geohydrology) has a few stories that he said probably shouldn't be told about the hijinks he got into during his master's degree, a time he looks back on fondly. Goldfarb was a master's student at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on his hydrology degree with the Desert Research Institute (DRI). Today, Goldfarb i  more
Ruth Zadikany Named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ruth Zadikany named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Ruth Zadikany has been selected as a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal. The annual list recognizes California's top lawyers who have made significant contributions to labor and employment law through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadersh  more
Sanchez: USMCA review needs to deliver for American workers, strengthen our economy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez: USMCA review needs to deliver for American workers, strengthen our economy * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement for 16 years, triggering an annual review process: "Trade, supply chains and in  more
Schiff, Padilla Announce $107 Million to Modernize California Airports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla Announce $107 Million to Modernize California Airports * The largest awards include $28.1 million for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, $15 million for Long Beach Airport, $14.4 million for Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and $11.5 million for San Jose Mineta International Airport. Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announce  more
Schiff, Padilla Join Peters, Schumer, Murray, Merkley & Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla Join Peters, Schumer, Murray, Merkley & Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Democratic Leader; Patty Murray (D-W  more
Scripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance
LA JOLLA, California, July 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance * Two Gates Foundation grants will expand wastewater surveillance and AI-driven disease monitoring to support faster public health responses worldwide. July 01, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- Detecting infectious disease threats early and responding quickly can dramatically alter the course of an infecti  more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho  more
Sens. Padilla, Schiff Issue Letter to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Alex Padilla, D-California, and Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 - The Honorable Jessica Bowron Acting Director National Park Service 1849 C Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 - Dear Secretary Burgum and Acting Director  more
SR 60 to Route 60: A Road Rebrand Could Ignite Growth and Tourism
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * SR 60 to Route 60: A Road Rebrand Could Ignite Growth and Tourism * Everyone's heard about Route 66, the 2,448-mile highway from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California. Now consider Florida's Route 60 Scenic Highway, 56 miles of small-town America in Polk County, followed by a plan to extend it the entire 164-mile route from Vero Beach to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.  more
State Bar's Ninth Annual Diversity Summit Spotlights Neuroinclusion as Key to a Stronger Legal Profession
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * State Bar's Ninth Annual Diversity Summit Spotlights Neuroinclusion as Key to a Stronger Legal Profession * The State Bar's Office of Access & Inclusion hosted its ninth annual Diversity Summit last week at its San Francisco office, bringing together more than 75 legal professionals-including legal aid organizations, government agencies, law schools, and private sector atto  more
Subcommittee Chairman Tiffany: Promoting Outdoor Recreation Economy Through Permitting Reform, Creating Georgia's First National Park
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia's First National Park Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities t  more
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com  more
UC Davis School of Law Professor Amar Comments for N.Y. Times About Chief Justice's Power Over 'Unruly' Supreme Court
DAVIS, California, July 3 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Amar Comments for N.Y. Times About Chief Justice's Power Over 'Unruly' Supreme Court In a July 2 article in the New York Times, Professor Vikram Amar offered analysis of the role of Chief Justice John Roberts during this year's tumultuous Supreme Court term. The article points out that while the recently ended term that included several controversial cases left many unhappy  more
UC Merced Recognized Among Nation's Best Colleges in Money's 2026 List
MERCED, California, July 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Recognized Among Nation's Best Colleges in Money's 2026 List * UC Merced continues to rank among the nation's top universities, earning a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 in Money's 2026 " Best Colleges in America" report. The annual evaluation scores more than 700 institutions nationwide using a range of factors, including graduation rates, cost of attendance, instructor access and eco  more
UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds
LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds * As Mexico City prepared for the surge of international visitors expected during the FIFA World Cup, developers behind an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tourism assistant turned to the University of California San Diego Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing (HSDSC) for help scale testing their tech  more
UC San Diego Honors Community, Legacy and Achievement at 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Honors Community, Legacy and Achievement at 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration * UC San Diego's Black Staff Association brought the campus together on June 16 for its 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and I Am Black Excellence Awards Celebration in the Great Hall. This year's theme for the sold-out event was "A Family Affair: Embrace Our Progress." The celebration hono  more
UK Tech Professionals Shift Learning Towards AI as Coding Skills Evolve, According to New O'Reilly Data
SEBASTOPOL, California, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- O'Reilly issued the following news release: * * * UK tech professionals shift learning towards AI as coding skills evolve, according to new O'Reilly data * Generative AI content usage among UK learners grew nearly 90% year-on-year ~ * AI and Machine Learning grew 51% in the UK, while Data now accounts for nearly a third of UK platform usage ~ - London, United Kingdom - New research from O'Reilly, a leading source for insight-driven learning on te  more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: MOSIS 2.0 and GlobalFoundries Partnership - Strategic Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 1 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, posted the following news: * * * MOSIS 2.0 and GlobalFoundries Partnership: A Strategic Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation In a move that promises to broaden access to U.S.-based chip manufacturing, MOSIS 2.0 has signed a value-added partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers, c  more
USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow * This month, USC Computer Science Department Chair Nenad "Neno" Medvidovic was officially inducted as an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow at the 2026 ACM Awards Banquet. Held in San Francisco, the banquet celebrated 71 class of 2025 fellows for their visionary contributions  more
USF Leads AI Summit for Jesuit Universities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 3 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Leads AI Summit for Jesuit Universities By Mary McInerney, USF News The University of San Francisco hosted 32 higher-education leaders from the nation's Jesuit universities for a three-day immersion into the rapidly evolving AI landscape in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The group from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) institutions visited Apple, Adob  more
Western Center on Law & Poverty Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Citing Harm to LGBTQ+ Californians
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The center contends that the proposed rulemaking will exacerbate housing insecurity and homelessness among LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender individuals, and conflicts with California law as well as HUD's statutory obligations under f  more