ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17 -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * 2026 ASHS Fellows The American Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce the 2026 Class of Fellows of the Society. Election as a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor that ASHS can bestow on its members, in recognition of truly outstanding contributions to horticulture and the Society. Jinhe Bai - USDA/ARS, Horticultural Research Lab Dr. Bai's research  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 18 -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news: * * * ALETA CENTRAL GRADUATES BASIC POLICE TRAINING CLASS 2026-B BENTON, Ark. -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) celebrated the graduation of Basic Police Training Class 2026-B at the Central campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). Twenty-two cadets, representi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 milli  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Gurdon Man for Abuse of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Those who depend on caregivers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and my office will pursue those who abuse our vulnerable population' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Gurdon man for abuse of a vulne  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine's legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issue  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources * Resources can help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance JACKSON, Miss. - Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Mississippi is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hott  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday. FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The final rule, effectiv  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces More Than $3.4 Million in Water Funding * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $3,477,436 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for five entities across the state. Three of the projects will serve more than 8,780 Arkansans, while the remaining five will benefit residents statewide. "Today's announce  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Bids Farewell to Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls * July 17, 2026 Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Huls to become senior advisor; Gov. Whitmer names Zack Pohl as chief of staff LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new promotions in the executive office, as well as the departure of longtime Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls on July 31. Huls will continue to ser  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 18 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by clean energy specialist Lyla Hollis: * * * Speak Up for responsibly sited solar at the Wexford planning commission meeting July 27 With the proposed Wexford solar project Shipyard Solar gaining attention in northern Michigan, I want to share Groundwork's stance on this proposed project--and how you can get involved in the process. First, A brief background on t  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * Chairman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and distinguished Members of the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: * * * Chairman Crawford's Statement in Response to President Trump's Address to the Nation Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after President Trump's address to the Nation revealing the elaborate cover-up by the Intelligence Community (IC) to shield the truth  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages in Virginia and across the country. The bill would  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DIPLOMACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ABROAD * Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted for H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 217-209. The bill strengthens American diplomacy and national security abroad, cuts foreign aid and counters our adversaries whi  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- The American Investment Council issued the following news on July 16, 2026 with the National Association of Investment Companies: * * * New Report: For 250 Years, Private Capital Has Fueled American Innovation, Growth, and Prosperity Dunham: "From financing early merchants to backing the technologies that define the modern economy, private capital has always been integral to our nation's vitality and dynamism." - Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) a  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Smith and Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) -Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health care workforce shortage by helping   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * TDEC Names Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Recipients 2026 Marks the 40th year for program that recognizes a commitment to preserving Tennessee's natural resources - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) as the rec  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Unveils Custom Street Signs for Centennial Celebration * As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrates its 100th anniversary, newly dedicated custom street signs are leaving a lasting mark on campus while honoring the university's century of history. Campus and community members gathered Thursday, July 16, at the southeast corner of 28th Street and Campu  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Discovery Farm Educational Centers Cultivate Future Agricultural Leaders * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Discovery Farm Educational Centers are helping shape the future of agriculture in Arkansas by providing hands-on learning opportunities, workforce development experiences and conservation education for students, producers and community members, Dr. Tomekia Wh  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * What sets Kansas City University apart in medical education Kansas City University (KCU) is a leading osteopathic medical school, offering a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program designed to prepare future physicians for various specialties and populations. Founded in 1916, KCU has over a century of experience training physicians who combine clinical excellence with compassion, commu  more