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FLORIDA DUMMYMANDER: "Kathy Castor Beating Both Top Republicans in CD 14" in New Poll
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FLORIDA DUMMYMANDER: "Kathy Castor Beating Both Top Republicans in CD 14" in New Poll * Despite Florida Republicans' shameless attempts to rig the maps in their favor, new polling shows Congresswoman Kathy Castor is leading both top Republican contenders in Florida's 14th Congressional District. Reporting suggests Republicans' dummymander "underestimat[ed] the incumbent [they] m  more
7 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Billboard 2026 Top Music Lawyers List
MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 7 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Billboard 2026 Top Music Lawyers List * ATLANTA - July 21, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Jake Phillips, Steve Plinio, Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, Paul D. Schindler, and Charmaine D. Smith were chosen for Billboard's 2026 Top Music Lawyers list. Billboard 's annual Top Music Law  more
American Board of Family Medicine: Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before - What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following statement on July 21, 2026: * * * The Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before: What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room What if every patient left their appointment with instructions written specifically for them? For Dr. Jeffrey Laman, that is no longer a hypothetical. Through ABFM's AI/ML Performance Improvement activity, he built a workflow that does exactly that. - Dr. Jeffrey Laman has al  more
Aramark IN2WORK Program Marks America's 250th With ACES "Rematch" Bake-Off in Florida
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Aramark IN2WORK Program Marks America's 250th with ACES "Rematch" Bake-Off in Florida At two Florida correctional facilities this month, participants in Aramark's IN2WORK culinary workforce training program stepped into a competition kitchen to prove not only what they've learned but also what they're cap  more
Beyond the Microscope: FSW Students Connect the Petri Dish to Wastewater Treatment
FORT MYERS, Florida, July 23 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Beyond the Microscope: FSW Students Connect the Petri Dish to Wastewater Treatment Every day, billions of microorganisms quietly protect public health. Hidden from view, they help clean wastewater, safeguard drinking water and preserve the environment -- yet few people ever see them at work. For students in Florida SouthWestern State College's microbiology course, a visit to t  more
Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio to lead $2.5 million national, multi-site study on dementia with Lewy bodies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio to lead $2.5 million national, multi-site study on dementia with Lewy bodies Teaming with UF, UCSF and VCU to improve detection, bring hope - The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has received a competitive   more
Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals * UCLA RESEARCH BRIEF FINDINGS A research team led by UCLA and the University of Rochester has demonstrated a promising evolution of an imaging system designed to capture details within "complex media," which scatter light, from depicting structures inside body tissue to seeing obstacle  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 22, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.22.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Patrick J. Campion, of Folsom, has been appointed Senior Labor Relations Officer at the California Department of Human Resources, where he has served as Labor Relations Officer since 2021. Campion was a Principal Program Budget Analyst at the California D  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Conservative Nonprofits are Making American Civics Great Again
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Conservative nonprofits are making American civics great again The conservative conversation about education has been almost entirely defensive: fight that school board, expose this lesson plan. Today, some conservative nonprofits have gone on offense to teach schoolkids why America is worth fighting for. - Hand a random American adult the multiple-cho  more
Castor Opposes Blank Check for Iran War in Extreme Defense Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Opposes Blank Check for Iran War in Extreme Defense Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the extreme fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill: "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) typically is a bipartisan commitment to our armed forces and the men and women who defend our country. Unfortunately, extreme politicians in  more
Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters v. US Department of Homeland Security are asking the US District Court of the District of Columbia to enforce its landmark June 22 judgment ordering the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system dismantled, after the Trump-Vance administration continued restoring   more
Congressman Jimmy Patronis Presents U.S. Navy Blue Angels With Presidential Coins
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jimmy Patronis Presents U.S. Navy Blue Angels With Presidential Coins * WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Friday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he received during his visit with President Donald J. Trump at the White House, where he presented the President a model Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet. "The Blue Angels  more
Congressmen Flood (R-NE) and Sorensen (D-IL) Launch Caucus Focused on Weather Industry
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Flood (R-NE) and Sorensen (D-IL) Launch Caucus Focused on Weather Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL), launched the Weather Enterprise Caucus for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan caucus aims to educate Members of Congress about all things weather forecasting and research -focusing on the economic, societal, and na  more
Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science * Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today. One rule deprives newly listed threatened animal and plant spec  more
Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen water infrastructure, improve wildfire preparedness and expand access to critical resources for Idaho communities. The legislation includes the FIRE SMART Act, which would   more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "That's So Much Money" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1"
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "THAT'S SO MUCH MONEY" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1" POLITICO Playbook: "The main takeaway from the FEC filings: Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their GOP counterparts several times over" National Journal's Kirk Bado: "Dem contenders outraised Republicans on average  more
DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship From 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals a  more
Dr. Guillermo Amescua Named Inaugural Holder of the Dr. John A. Strobis Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Guillermo Amescua Named Inaugural Holder of the Dr. John A. Strobis Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology * A gift inspired by extraordinary patient care establishes a lasting legacy at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, naming Guillermo Amescua, M.D., as the inaugural holder of the Dr. John A. Strobis Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Justin Strobis knows firsthand the life-changing impact o  more
Dr. Henry Mack Unanimously Appointed as Florida's Commissioner of Education by State Board of Education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Dr. Henry Mack Unanimously Appointed as Florida's Commissioner of Education by State Board of Education Orlando, Fla. - Today, the State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Henry Mack to serve as Florida's next Commissioner of Education. The appointment follows Governor Ron DeSantis' recommendation to the SBOE and continues Florida's commitment to ensu  more
Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 22 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars * Allen Chen examines bacteria under a microscope as Colbin Campbell (left) and Steven Denison, Ph.D observe. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22. Eckerd College's campus is a bayside paradise on Florida's west coast. Mars is a giant ball of red dust millions of miles away. Yet these two contrasting locales may have somethin  more
FAA Proposes $306,000 Civil Penalty Against Simulator Center LLC for Alleged Training Violations
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Proposes $306,000 Civil Penalty Against Simulator Center LLC for Alleged Training Violations * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $306,000 civil penalty against Simulator Center LLC of Sanford, Florida. The FAA alleges the pilot training center allowed numerous unqualified instructors to provide flight training and failed to  more
FFRF Demands That Fla. Sheriff's Office Stop Coercive Inmate Baptisms
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF demands that Fla. sheriff's office stop coercive inmate baptisms The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting to the Walton County Sheriff's Office that a recent event where it baptized inmates was a grave constitutional violation. A Christian Broadcasting Network article reports that the Sheriff's Office (headquartered in DeFuniak Springs, Fla.) recently partnered with Fir  more
Fla. Secretary of State Byrd Designates Historic Cocoa Village Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Byrd Designates Historic Cocoa Village Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Historic Cocoa Village Main Street, located in Brevard County, has been designated the July 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. "Historic Cocoa Village Main Street has successfully transformed its rich heritage into a   more
Florida Commerce Dept.: On Third Day of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, Florida Delegation Visits Scotland
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * On Third Day of Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom, Florida Delegation Visits Scotland Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations by presiding over an academic partnership signing between Florida International University (FIU) and Heriot-Watt University. - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND -- On the third day of the Internati  more
Florida State names Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement, FSU Foundation president
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State names Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement, FSU Foundation president * Florida State University President Richard McCullough has appointed Susan Glenn interim vice president for University Advancement and president of the FSU Foundation. Glenn begins the interim role immediately, succeeding Marla Vickers, who stepped down earlier this summer after serving as vic  more
Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards * Florida State University will lead four major projects as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's highly coveted Genesis Mission, showcasing the university's strengths in advanced technological innovation. These landmark projects, led by FSU's world-class faculty, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to tac  more
Former St. Augustine Business Owner Sentenced to 29 Years for Attempting to Pay Traffickers in the Philippines to Film and Send Videos of Children Being Sexually Abused
TAMPA, Florida, July 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Former St. Augustine Business Owner Sentenced to 29 Years for Attempting to Pay Traffickers in the Philippines to Film and Send Videos of Children Being Sexually Abused * Jacksonville, Florida - Jack Dymond Leach (44, St. Augustine) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Wendy W. Berger to 29 years in federal prison for attempting to pay individua  more
Four Outstanding Polk County Businesses Recognized as Finalists for the 2026 Jim Brantley Success in Small Business Award
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Four Outstanding Polk County Businesses Recognized as Finalists for the 2026 Jim Brantley Success in Small Business Award * This year's finalists for the Central Florida Development Council's Jim Brantley Economic Development Award represent some of Polk County's most accomplished small businesses. Three are repeat finalists, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence,  more
Franklin Statement On House Passage Of The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Statement On House Passage Of The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: "Our military cannot maintain its edge if we fail to invest in the people, equipment and industrial capacity that make mission success possible. The FY27 Nation  more
Franklin Supports Clean Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Supports Clean Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown * Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act: "For too long, Congress has relied on last-minute negotiations and massive omnibus spending bills instead of doing the work the Constitution requires. As a member of the House Appropriations C  more
FSU center launches trauma-informed training for judges and court professionals nationwide
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU center launches trauma-informed training for judges and court professionals nationwide * Every day, judges, attorneys and court staff make decisions that shape people's lives. As research increasingly shows that many behaviors bringing people into the courtroom are deeply rooted in unresolved trauma, Florida State University's Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy (CPEIP) is helping lea  more
FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI * The Florida State University College of Nursing and College of Medicine have been awarded a more than $1.6 million Institutional National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health to prepare the next generation of nurse scientists to harness tech  more
FSU sport management professor discusses how pickleball builds social connections in older adults
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU sport management professor discusses how pickleball builds social connections in older adults * The rise of pickleball has been rapid, growing in popularity since the pandemic. While the game is mostly promoted for its physical benefits in older adults, its greatest effect is shown in the social connections it builds. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of   more
FSU Vice President for Student Affairs earns Fulbright International Education Administrators Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Vice President for Student Affairs earns Fulbright International Education Administrators Award * Florida State University Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht has received a Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award, giving her the opportunity to strengthen FSU's global engagement while exploring higher education systems abroad. Fulbright IEA Awards are two-week semina  more
FSU VP for Research inducted into National Academy of Inventors
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU VP for Research inducted into National Academy of Inventors * Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson this summer was officially inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. "Being named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors is an incredible honor," Patterson said when she learned the   more
Gainesville Breaks Ground on New Fire Station #3
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 23 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Gainesville breaks ground on new Fire Station #3 Gainesville city leaders, project partners and community members gathered to break ground on a new Fire Station #3, a public safety project designed to strengthen fire and emergency response services across the city. The 16,773-square-foot firehouse with three engine bays is being built near the intersection of NE Eighth Avenue and Waldo Road, jus  more
Gov. Shapiro Announces Leadership Transition at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Announces Leadership Transition at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil will conclude his service effective Friday, July 31, 2026. DGS Executive Deputy Secretary Sandra Aguilera will serve as Acting Secretary beginning Saturday, August 1, 2026, ensuring continuity of le  more
Greenberg Traurig Continues Private Equity Capabilities Expansion, Adding Brian Arnfelt in Chicago
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Continues Private Equity Capabilities Expansion, Adding Brian Arnfelt in Chicago * CHICAGO - July 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its Private Equity Practice with the addition of Brian Arnfelt as a shareholder in the firm's Chicago office. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Neal & Leroy, LLC and previous  more
Greenberg Traurig Grows Benefits & Compensation Practice, Adding Kate Saracene and Lisa Christensen
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Grows Benefits & Compensation Practice, Adding Kate Saracene and Lisa Christensen * NEW YORK - July 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Benefits & Compensation Practice with the addition of Shareholder Katherine "Kate" Ulrich Saracene in the firm's New York office and Of Counsel Lisa Christensen in the Dallas office. They  more
Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners * ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks t  more
Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator * Alumnus Truman Hensley '22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player for the Eagl  more
Holland & Knight Oregon Attorneys Named 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Oregon Attorneys Named 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars * PORTLAND (July 22, 2026) - Super Lawyers has named four attorneys from Holland & Knight's Portland office as Oregon "Super Lawyers" and three as "Rising Stars" for 2026. Additionally, two attorneys were ranked among the "Top 50" and one was ranked among the "Top 25 Women." Published annuall  more
Joshua Haymes and James Fishback Talk Christian Nationalism and Abolishing Abortion
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * Joshua Haymes and James Fishback Talk Christian Nationalism and Abolishing Abortion * Self-proclaimed Christian nationalist podcaster Joshua Haymes interviewed far-right Christian nationalist Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback last week. The two agreed that the U.S. was founded "by Christians and for Christians," and Fishback said that he would have a duty to promote  more
Joshua Lorentz Shares Dinsmore's Continued Growth with Realm Magazine
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Joshua Lorentz Shares Dinsmore's Continued Growth with Realm Magazine * Dinsmore Managing Partner Joshua Lorentz recently sat down with Realm, a joint publication between the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Cincinnati Magazine, to discuss the Firm's growth. The article examines the Firm's expanding national footprint, including its growth in Florida, its entry int  more
Justice Dept. Notes Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated March 16, adds 16 members and records one withdrawal. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antit  more
Justice Dept. Notes The Open Group Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris,  more
Justice Dept. Notes Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Oper  more
Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s  more
Justice Dept. Reports OpenJS Foundation Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that OpenJS Foundation filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated June 5, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The foundation added two members and reported no withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the foundation plans to submit additional notifications as  more
Labor Secretary Nominee Sonderling Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Keith E. Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Labor secretary, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Senators Scott and Moody, for your introduction. Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee, it is an honor to once again appear before you for the third time, this time, as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Lab  more
Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 22 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House * On Monday, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, H.R. 2715, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be granted authority to order the d  more
Mercer helps teachers bring student-centered discussions to their classrooms
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer helps teachers bring student-centered discussions to their classrooms * Last month, 20 high school teachers had the chance to become students again as they read core texts together and saw where their conversations took them. During the weeklong Great Books Summer Seminar hosted by Mercer University's McDonald Center for America's Founding Principles, the teachers learned how to bring student-centered disc  more
Moskowitz Legislation Honoring Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Heads to House Floor for Vote After Clearing Key Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on July 22, 206: * * * Moskowitz Legislation Honoring Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Heads to House Floor for Vote After Clearing Key Committee Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) announced that his legislation to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 3255 NW 94th Avenue in Coral Springs as the "Nancy Metayer Post Office Building" has advanced out of the House Oversight Committee. T  more
N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2026) - A higher education leader with extensive experience advancing student safety, support, wellbeing and success has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of students at North Carolina Agricultural and Techn  more
Osceola and Renegade leader Allen Durham, Lawton Professor Brad Schmidt to address summer FSU graduates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Osceola and Renegade leader Allen Durham, Lawton Professor Brad Schmidt to address summer FSU graduates * Florida State University alumnus and insurance executive Allen Durham, who oversees the university's iconic Osceola and Renegade tradition, and Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Brad Schmidt will address graduates during FSU's summer commencement ceremonies Friday, July 31, at the Donald L.   more
Palm Beach Atlantic University: Rinker in Retrospect - Look Back and Step Ahead
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 23 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * Rinker in Retrospect: A Look Back and Step Ahead The Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has celebrated several milestones recently, including its updated status from school to college in September 2025 and the grand opening of its new home, the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall, in March 2026. But before the college even dreamed of rea  more
Polk State grad aims to revolutionize bathing for patients in care facilities
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 22 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State grad aims to revolutionize bathing for patients in care facilities * To honor his late grandmother, Polk State graduate Terrance King has invented a machine intended to revolutionize bathing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. King has created the Clean Box - the first autonomous self-bathing machine. The seated capsule comes with 14 scrubbers for a patient's back, six for the fron  more
Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership * WATCH: Video of Sen. Reed at Appropriations Committee hearing WASHINGTON, DC - Noting that President Trump rushed the nation into an unauthorized war with Iran; failed to plan for the most obvious contingencies; and has yet to achieve any of the objectives us  more
Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites Launches into Orbit
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites Launches into Orbit * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. - The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) payload, on board SpaceLogistic's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) has successfully launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral U.S. Space Force Station at about 5:15 pm on July 21, 2026. It is the first privately owned, operat  more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets July 29 Hearing on AI Deception Machine
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud" at 3:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * David Amron, MD, Founder & Medical Director, The Roxbury Institute, Los Angeles, CA * Deborah Del Mast  more
Senator Moody Introduces Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act to Protect All Drivers on Our Roads and Prevent Con Artists From Driving Up the Cost of Insurance
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act to Protect All Drivers on our Roads and Prevent Con Artists from Driving up the Cost of Insurance Today, Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, legislation that would extend criminal penalties to make intentionally staging an accident with a commercial motor vehicle a federal crim  more
Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War Today--at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Trump's supplemental funding request for the Iran war, more Pentagon funding, and other requests--U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appr  more
Senator Murray Outlines How Trump Administration Has Undercut VA Research, Vows to Reject Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Outlines How Trump Administration Has Undercut VA Research, Vows to Reject Budget Cuts * WATCH : Senator Murray's full opening remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior member of SVAC, delivered the following open  more
Sens. Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the Coast Guard Position
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the Coast Guard Position * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan, and Tommy Tuberville introduced the Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act. This bill would create a Secretary of the U.S. Coast Guard, mirroring a position across all other branches of the U.S Armed Forces. Currently, the   more
Sens. Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn Introduce Bill to Memorialize Victims of Communist Chinese Tyranny
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn Introduce Bill to Memorialize Victims of Communist Chinese Tyranny * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Honoring the Victims of Communist China's Tyranny Act, a bill to create a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor those killed by authoritarian Communist ideology and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) dati  more
Shriners Children's Surgeon Creates Innovative Brace to Transform Pediatric Fracture Care
TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: * * * Shriners Children's Surgeon Creates Innovative Brace to Transform Pediatric Fracture Care Nearly half of all children will experience at least one bone fracture before reaching adulthood, with elbow injuries among the most common. Traditionally, these injuries are treated with a full cast, an often uncomfortable and restrictive solution. But now, thanks to a groundbreaking innovation at Shriners Ch  more
Smithsonian Institution: Scientists Discover Genetically Distinct Avocados in Nicaragua That People Transported From South America Thousands of Years Ago
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover Genetically Distinct Avocados in Nicaragua That People Transported From South America Thousands of Years Ago Using Leaf Samples and Insights From Local Farmers, Researchers Reveal a Hotbed of Avocado Diversity in Central America That Could Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Commercial Varieties - A team of scientists led by researchers with the Smithsonian's National Museu  more
Sophia Cardona Shines Light on Cuba's Elderly Population Through Pulitzer Center Fellowship
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Sophia Cardona Shines Light on Cuba's Elderly Population Through Pulitzer Center Fellowship * After enrolling in Flagler's "Global Issues and the Pulitzer Center" course, Cardona developed a reporting proposal focused on one of the world's most underreported humanitarian issues: Cuba's rapidly growing elderly population and the unique challenges they face. Her proposal earned her a spot as one of just 32 st  more
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
TAMPA, Florida, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity * Tampa, Florida - Johan Smith Pavon Mejia (43, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. He faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. Mejia's sentencing hearing is set for October 15, 2026. United   more
Texas State students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition
SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 22 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition * Two graduate students at Texas State University and two undergraduate alumni were selected as awardees or recognized with an honorable mention during the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Fellows receive three years of funding for the  more
The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF's academic logos
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 20 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF's academic logos By Paul Guzzo, University Communications & Marketing Guided by a commitment to help strengthen the University of South Florida's identity as it grew from a little-known institution into a globally recognized university, Anne Scott spent decades helping shape and standardize its visual bran  more
The Spartans behind your favorite Michigan golf courses
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The Spartans behind your favorite Michigan golf courses * When the eyes of the world turned to the FIFA World Cup 26, they were watching a playing surface engineered by Michigan State University. In collaboration with FIFA and the University of Tennessee, MSU helped provide the elite natural grass surface where Spain prevailed. Some of the same science behind that World Cup turf is also found at hun  more
Two Drones Are Better Than One: Embry Riddle Researcher to Release Double Aircraft in Hurricanes to Improve Forecasts
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Two Drones Are Better Than One: Embry Riddle Researcher to Release Double Aircraft in Hurricanes to Improve Forecasts Author: Michaela Jarvis The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up, and Embry Riddle Meteorology professor Dr. Josh Wadler is working on new ways to fly drones inside the storms to harvest data that could help predict when, where and how strongly they will hit. Wadl  more
U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Nominee Perez Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Daniel Perez, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormic, Ranking Member Rosen, and distinguished Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today, and I am grateful for your time and your service to this nation. I am deeply honored that President Trump has nominated me   more
UHealth Ophthalmologist First in South Florida to Implant Newly FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * UHealth Ophthalmologist First in South Florida to Implant Newly FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens * Dr. Florence Cabot has become the first surgeon in South Florida to implant the FineVision HP trifocal intraocular lens, expanding cataract surgery options for patients seeking greater freedom from glasses. Florence Cabot, M.D., waited 15 years for the day she became one of the first ophtha  more
UNF welcomes collegiate esports leaders for 2026 NACE National Convention
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF welcomes collegiate esports leaders for 2026 NACE National Convention * The University of North Florida will welcome collegiate esports leaders from across the United States and Canada to campus on July 29-31 as it hosts the 2026 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) National Convention. The annual event, held at UNF's Adam W. Herbert University Center, serves as NACE's premie  more
University of Miami: Can You Spot Fake News or Images?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Can you spot fake news or images? A University of Miami professor has developed two apps to test your knowledge in telling apart real or fake images or texts. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, prevalent, and capable of producing more realistic images and text, it has become critical for the public to distinguish "real" texts and images fr  more
USF's Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic teaches financial management building blocks
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 20 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Cultivating smart money habits: USF's Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic teaches financial management building blocks * TAMPA -The University of South Florida Muma College of Business community recently celebrated the launch of the Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic, a new initiative dedicated to expanding access to financial education and teaching stud  more
Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio  more
Webster Votes to Pass FY27 NDAA - Advancing President Trumps Peace Through Strength Agenda
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass FY27 NDAA - Advancing President Trumps Peace Through Strength Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 8800, the FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports our servicemembers, and restores military readiness. "Today, I voted to pass the FY27 National   more
With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions -  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony dise  more
WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A West Virginia Wesleyan College professor will be traveling with some unusually large luggage this week after being invited by Gaming Community Expo (GCX), hosted by Universal Studios, to display some of the West Virginia cryptids at the event, which attracts ab  more
WWP Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Traumatic Brain Injuries
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The Wounded Warrior Project issued the following news release: [Category: National Defense] * * * WWP Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Traumatic Brain Injuries * Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) applauds the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1493), which reauthorizes and strengthens federal programs that support those living with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), m  more