Tuesday - July 28, 2026

News Tipoffs - California Editors

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Association of Health Care Journalists: How can health reporters untie the tricky ethical knots they face? It takes a village
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 10 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * How can health reporters untie the tricky ethical knots they face? It takes a village * Better ethical decision-making: It takes a team -and practice * Moderator: Hannah Furfaro, Mental health reporter, The Seattle Times * Diana Samuels, Assistant metro editor, The Seattle Times By Kevin Stark/California Health Journalism Fellow Health journalists today face   more
DEA Revokes California Nurse Practitioner's Controlled Substances Registration After State License Revocation
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration revoked a California nurse practitioner's controlled substances registration after determining she no longer holds state authority to prescribe controlled medications there. The agency issued a final order revoking DEA Certificate of Registration No. MM5261982 held by Mariana Moualem, F.N.P., of San Gabriel, California, after concluding she no longer possesses authority to prescribe, administer, dispen  more
Federal Weather Radar - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49027) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Federal Weather Radar: In Brief" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Extreme weather events, such as high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall, impact communities across the United States each year. These extreme events can result in property damage, injuries, and lives lost. Multiple federal agencies have an i  more
Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 12 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Allie Carter Cavanagh has been named MDA's new Director of Legislative and Government Affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of the d  more
NIU Summer Camp for Responsive Education explores state standards
DEKALB, Illinois, July 10 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Summer Camp for Responsive Education explores state standards * Graham, Gabel, Cole and Patterson halls came alive the week of June 8 to welcome and host NIU's Summer Camp for Responsive Education. The eighth edition of the camp focused on the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education in March 2021 as "research-based best practices for c  more
Ore. Environmental Quality Dept.'s Climate Protection Program Announces CALSTART as Provisional Community Climate Investment Entity
SALEM, Oregon, July 9 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ's Climate Protection Program Announces CALSTART as Provisional Community Climate Investment Entity The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality selected the non-profit CALSTART and partners as a provisional Community Climate Investment entity for the agency's Climate Protection Program. The Climate Protection Program is designed to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from fossil  more
Padilla Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued this statement following the announcement of the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham: "I am shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Graham. While we disagreed on much, I respect Lindsey's dedication to public service, from his time in the milita  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Canada Offers Important Lessons for U.S. Air Traffic Control
LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by senior transportation policy analyst Marc Scribner: * * * Canada offers important lessons for U.S. air traffic control Congress would be wise to consider air traffic control governance reform rather than doubling down on the unsustainable status quo. - In the early 1990s, Canada's air traffic control system was plagued by chronic underfunding, rapidly depreciating facilities and equ  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Louisianians Were Right to Reject Constitutional Amendment to Raise Teacher Pay
LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Steven Gassenberger: * * * Louisianians were right to reject a constitutional amendment to raise teacher pay. Now, a new state task force should finish the job. Amendment 3 was sold to voters as a teacher pay raise and a pension fix. It was neither. - Louisiana voters soundly rejected all five constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot, including, for the second time, a scheme to  more
Sen. Schiff Condemns President Trump's Unlawful Iran War, Announces He'll Introduce New War Powers Resolution on NBC's Meet the Press
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Condemns President Trump's Unlawful Iran War, Announces He'll Introduce New War Powers Resolution on NBC's Meet the Press * Schiff also reflected on the life of Senator Lindsey Graham Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker where he discussed the ongoing unlawful war with Iran, emphasizing that President Trump's wa  more
Small screens, big stories: NBC and PBS pros share advice for taking mobile videos that enhance articles
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 10 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Small screens, big stories: NBC and PBS pros share advice for taking mobile videos that enhance articles * Visual storytelling: How to cover your bases * Moderator: Jason Kane, producer, NBC News * Sarah Varney, PBS NewsHour * Hari Sreenivasan, host, Amanpour & Company By Cecil Egbele/2026 Health Journalism California Fellow A panel of veteran broadcast jo  more