WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation * WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country. " America's ele  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 24 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Eight attorneys from Baker Donelson have been recognized as leading practitioners in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide, the eleventh edition of the guide, which covers the private wealth market in more than 55 countries. The elite guide recognizes fewer than 5,000 practitioners and 2,250 departments worldwide.   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 23 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Announces $15 Million for Fifth Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Grant Cycle * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the fifth grant application cycle for the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF), backed by $15 million appropriated during the 2026 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees will begin accepting g  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration, seeks proposals for a project aimed at enhancing knowledge and safety regarding botanical ingredients in foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics marketed in the U.S.. This funding opportunity, titled Research, Education, and Outreach on Botanical Natural Products, has an award ceiling of $5.1 million and is expected to result in a single award. Eligible to apply for this unique f  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH * Agreement Follows Senators' Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in f  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE * Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 24 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * New math and adolescent literacy initiatives to strengthen student achievement being implemented statewide in 2026-27 Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) provided an update to the State Board of Education regarding two new academic initiatives - the Mississippi Math Act and the Adolescent Literacy Initiative - for the 2026-27 school year. The ini  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * MISS. LAWMAKERS URGE CAUTION IN IMPLEMENTING NEW ORGAN DONATION STANDARDS * Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Guest Ask CMS to Work with Mississippi as it Changes Performance Metrics WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today issued a letter that encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicai  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Lawmakers Urge Caution in Implementing New Organ Donation Standards Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Guest Ask CMS to Work with Mississippi as it Changes Performance Metrics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today issued a letter that encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medica  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 23, 2026 Kennesaw State University senior Brooklyn Galvan has found a happy place for the summer - in the mosquito-infested woods near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The environmental science major is conducting research into mosquitoes as pollinators as part of the National Science Foundation  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 24 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Emmett Till Day being signed into Illinois law 'is vital to our movement forward as a nation' Professor Chris Benson, a Till historian, author and advocate, is available for interviews - Today (July 23), Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, along with several other members of the Illinois General Assembly, gathered at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ with members of the Till family a  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls on Senate Colleagues to Support Legislation to Fight Rising Antisemitism in the United States * Watch the full speech HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen called on Senate colleagues to address rising antisemitism in the country and support her bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA). According to a report by the ADL, 2025 represented the third-highest year for a  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Science, engineering in focus as MSU hosts Mississippi Academy of Sciences summer symposium * Contact: Allison Matthews STARKVILLE, Miss.- Nearly 100 students showcased their science and engineering research this week as Mississippi State hosted the Mississippi Academy of Sciences for its annual Summer Science and Engineering Symposium Tuesday [July 21]. The symposium brings secondary and po  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * TCI of Alabama to Pay $2.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit * Consent decree resolves federal suit charging that Alabama recycling plant refused to hire female laborers for decades BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Alabama recycler TCI of Alabama, LLC, will pay $2.6 million and provide other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit, the federal agency   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Research Lab Advances Continuous Biomanufacturing for On-Demand Production of Critical Materials * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists are developing continuous biomanufacturing technologies designed to produce critical materials more efficiently, sustainably, and closer to where they are needed, strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding future operat  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands * (Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad  more