Friday - August 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * 2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations - The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into t  more
A.J. Bahou Quoted in Medical Device Network on AI Governance Across the Product Lifecycle
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * A.J. Bahou Quoted in Medical Device Network on AI Governance Across the Product Lifecycle * Bradley attorney A.J.Bahou was quoted in Medical Device Network, arguing that medical device companies should embed AI governance into products from the beginning and maintain it throughout the product's lifecycle, regardless of evolving regulations. Bahou advised companies to "build  more
AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 38 institutions have extended their business accreditation and seven have extended their accounting accreditation. AACSB now has 1,085 accredited institutions in 71 countries and territo  more
Allied Universal Security Professionals Performed Several Heroic Acts Through the 2nd Quarter of 2026
SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 1 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Security Professionals Performed Several Heroic Acts Through the Second Quarter of 2026 IRVINE, Calif. -- Allied Universal(R), a leading security and facility services company, is proud to announce that during the second quarter of 2026, its security professionals performed excep  more
Apple reports third quarter results
CUPERTINO, California, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple reports third quarter results * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended June 27, 2026. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 percent year over year. Company gross margin was 50.1 percent, including a favorable impact of   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak  more
Ariz. State Rep. Alexander Kolodin: Arizonans Deserve More Water--Hobbs Failed to Protect It
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Rep. Alexander Kolodin: Arizonans Deserve More Water--Hobbs Failed to Protect It State Representative Alexander Kolodin today called on the federal government to give Arizona a larger share of Colorado River water under the post-2026 operating rules released this morning and condemned Governor Katie Hobbs for failing to protect Arizona's water when it mattered most. "Arizonans   more
Army leaders: Next Generation Command and Control 'ready to scale'
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army leaders: Next Generation Command and Control 'ready to scale' * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army announced July 29 it is ready to scale Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) across the force during a media roundtable at the end of Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California. NGC2 replaces legacy, fragmented Army C2 systems - which focused on single functions like fires, logistics, or airspace mana  more
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Following Conclusion of Evidence in State's Lawsuit over False and Misleading Marketing of Unproven "Abortion Pill Reversal" Procedure
SACRAMENTO, California, July 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Following Conclusion of Evidence in State's Lawsuit over False and Misleading Marketing of Unproven "Abortion Pill Reversal" Procedure * Evidence exposed how abortion pill reversal claims are unsupported by scientific evidence OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the conclusion of eviden  more
Bates College: Alumni Association Presents Alumni Awards Recognizing Service, Career Achievements
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Alumni Association presents alumni awards recognizing service, career achievements By Alexandra DeMarco At Bates Reunion in June, the Alumni Association gathered to present the annual Alumni Council Awards, recognizing the exceptional career and service achievements of five alumni. "It is truly inspiring to witness the transformative power of our alumni as they engage in informed civic action and lead in diverse field  more
Blue Shield of California Earns Top Score on the 2026 Disability Index
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 27 -- The Blue Shield of California issued the following news release: * * * Blue Shield of California Earns Top Score on the 2026 Disability Index Recognized during Disability Pride Month, the nonprofit health plan was named a "World's Top Disability Inclusive Business." - OAKLAND, Calif. - Blue Shield of California has again been named a "World's Top Disability Inclusive Business" by the Disability Index, earning a top score for its commitment to advancing  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for July 30, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, July 30 Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote an opinion column on the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine and Lucy Lewis (music) discussed the upcoming auditions for the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra. * * * Gap Check: The gender gap Democrats should watch (https://meredithconroy.substac  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces California Will Raise Statewide Minimum Wage
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces California will raise statewide minimum wage What you need to know: California's statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 an hour on January 1, 2027 -- nearly two-and-a-half times the federal minimum wage, which Donald Trump and Republicans continue to leave frozen at $7.25 an hour. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California's s  more
California Country Club Agrees to Pay $850,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Improper Receipt of Paycheck Protection Program Loan
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * California Country Club Agrees to Pay $850,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Improper Receipt of Paycheck Protection Program Loan * WASHINGTON - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced today that it has reached a civil settlement agreement with the Club at Morningside Inc., whereby the club agreed to pay $850,000, plus in  more
California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
MERCED, California, July 30 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast * Editor's note: This story is republished from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Dr. Garima Handa's journey from an undergraduate at UC Merced to a physician specializing in interventional cardiology at Dignity Health in the Central Valley was a full circle one. "Leaving home to gain skills is power  more
California Launches Next Phase of State Cybersecurity Plan as AI Changes Threat Landscape
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * California launches next phase of state cybersecurity plan as AI changes threat landscape What you need to know: Governor Newsom launches Cal-Secure 2.0 -- the state's new cybersecurity roadmap. - Updating California's roadmap for protecting the state government from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of an upda  more
California Mobilizes to Protect Communities as Summer Heat Builds Across the West
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * California mobilizes to protect communities as summer heat builds across the West Visit Ready.ca.gov to learn how to stay safe from heat-related illness What you need to know: California is mobilizing resources to help protect Californians from extreme heat and wildfire risk, as climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons across the West. Fire crews and equ  more
California State University Sacramento: College of Business Launches AI Management Concentration
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- California State University Sacramento campus issued the following news: * * * College of Business launches AI Management concentration By Jennifer K. Morita The College of Business at Sacramento State launched a new concentration on practical applications of artificial intelligence, one of the first in the CSU system, to prepare students to use the rapidly changing technology in the business world. "AI is everywhere, and we see how much this technology is   more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on July 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- he Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 31, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by othe  more
CBRE Group: Office Attendance Expectations Rise Faster Than Workplace Investment
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 (TNSrep) -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Office Attendance Expectations Rise Faster than Workplace Investment Most companies in annual CBRE occupier sentiment survey say enhancing employee experience is a priority, yet only 14% are making major workplace improvements - U.S. companies are increasing expectations for employees to work from the office, with 89% of respondents in CBRE's 2026 Offi  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Generation Flee - Luring Home Ukraine's Young
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by editorial intern Sofia Slonovska: * * * Generation Flee: Luring Home Ukraine's Young War made Ukrainians seek new lives abroad. How can Kyiv tempt them back? Sofia Slonovska talks to the Gen-Z diaspora. - "I'm done exploring the world. I don't mind traveling, but I want to live in Ukraine," said Oksana, a 25-year-old from southern Ukraine who has lived in Germany since 2022. S  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: West Must Confront China's Biotech Offensive
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by Samantha Hoffman, president, CEO and co-founder of Arclight Labs: * * * The West Must Confront China's Biotech Offensive Western engagement with Chinese biotech is accelerating. It's dangerous. - Chinese biotech companies have dramatically expanded out-licensing deals with global drugmakers, granting rights to their drugs nearly tenfold over the past four years, from $13.9 bill  more
Commerce Dept. Seeks Comments on Foreign-Trade Zone Engine Parts Production in California
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board received an application from Industrial Parts Depot LLC to conduct production activity involving engine parts and components at its facility within Foreign-Trade Zone 202 in Carson, California. The proposal covers diesel engine kits, crankshafts, camshafts, piston liners, gasket sets and related components. Some imported materials may be subject to Section 232 or Section 301 duties and would be admitted in  more
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) led the Tri-Caucus--made up of the CHC, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)--in introducing the H  more
Court Dismisses Industry Challenge to FERC's Reforms That Will Speed the Connection of Clean Energy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Court Dismisses Industry Challenge to FERC's Reforms that Will Speed the Connection of Clean Energy Victory -- The court upheld FERC's interconnection rule, Order No. 2023 - Washington, D.C. -- Three years ago, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered grid operators and utility companies around the country to speed the connection of new energy sources to the grid. FERC   more
Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP's 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP's 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings * Chicago - July 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized nine Crowell & Moring attorneys and five practice areas in its 2026 IP Stars rankings for the United States, underscoring the depth, breadth, and technical strength of the firm's global Intellectual Property practice, whic  more
CSUMB adds three undergraduate programs
SEASIDE, California, July 30 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB adds three undergraduate programs * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay has added two new undergraduate degrees and an online avenue to an existing major. On July 24, the California State University Chancellor's Office announced it had approved bachelor's degrees for CSUMB in the subjects of history, communication and an online kinesiology degree. All three are expe  more
Cyclospora outbreak: Is your salad safe to eat?
LOMA LINDA, California, July 31 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Cyclospora outbreak: Is your salad safe to eat? * The CDC said iceberg lettuce is the culprit in cyclospora cases in several states. Cyclosporiasis cases are now being reported in nearly every state, with many Americans questioning whether leafy greens should still be a part of their diets or if salads should be avoided until the current Cyclospora outbreak subsides. According to the Centers f  more
DEA Revokes Joan Rubinger Registrations Over Unlawful Controlled Substance Prescribing
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration revoked the DEA registrations of Joan Rubinger, N.P., after finding that her prescribing practices violated the Controlled Substances Act and California law. The order takes effect August 31, 2026. The agency concluded that Rubinger issued more than 2,500 controlled substance prescriptions between 2019 and 2024 without the supervising physician and standardized procedure required under California law  more
Earthjustice: Tribes Celebrate as Michigan Supreme Court Nixes Line 5 Permit
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Tribes Celebrate as Michigan Supreme Court Nixes Line 5 Permit Victory -- Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac - Lansing, MI -- In a major victory for Tribal nations in Michigan, the state's Supreme Court has overturned a key permit that Canadian company Enbridge needs in order to bore a massive four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits o  more
Earthjustice: Trump Administration Works to Erase Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 31 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Works to Erase Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments Removal of signage for both national monuments conducted in recent days - Southern Utah -- Just over two weeks since President Trump decimated Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, the administration is racing ahead with its work to try and erase the monuments from b  more
Environment America Research & Policy Center Statement: Governor's Ocean Protection Council Recommends Protecting More of California's Coastal Waters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following statement on July 31, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Governor's Ocean Protection Council recommends protecting more of California's coastal waters Expected 'Super' El Nino, kelp forest devastation cited as reasons for action - SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Governor's Deputy Secretary for ocean and coastal policy, and the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) released on Friday an analysis of threats to the ocea  more
Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 612 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.6 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes treatments  more
ESD Alliance Names Two Executives to Governing Council, Adds Companies to Member Roster
MILPITAS, California, July 31 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * ESD Alliance Names Two Executives to Governing Council, Adds Companies to Member Roster * Ankur Gupta from Siemens EDA and Dr. Walden "Wally" C. Rhines of Silvaco join 10-member Governing Council * New startup members ChipAgents and Rydev join ESDA - MILPITAS, Calif. -July 31, 2026 -The Electronic  more
Experian and AUDIENCES Partner to Help Brands Turn First-Party Customer Intelligence Into More Effective Media Activation
COSTA MESA, California, July 31 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Experian and AUDIENCES partner to help brands turn first-party customer intelligence into more effective media activation New collaboration helps brands connect customer intelligence to activation while maintaining transparency, governance and control of their data - London: Experian and AUDIENCES today announce a new partnership designed to help brands and  more
Experian Recognized in the 2026 Disability Index Across Four Countries, Including First-Time Recognition for Australia
COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 1 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian Recognized in the 2026 Disability Index(R) Across Four Countries, Including First-Time Recognition for Australia Experian, a leading global data and technology company has been recognized in the 2026 Disability Index(R), earning recognition as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil and, for the first time, Australia. T  more
Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor * Marine Corps Sgt. Kade Prentice walked into a Portland, Oregon, recruiting office looking for a fresh start. Six years later, he stands at the head of a classroom at Naval Air Station North Island, California, in the same schoolhouse where he trained as a young Marine. Today, he teaches the next generation of technicians who keep   more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of July 27-31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On July 22, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Amend the June 10, 2026 and July 6, 2026 Minute Orders to Include Certification for Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1292(b) and, in the Alternative, for an Extension of Time to Effect Service and a   more
Federal Register: NOAA Issues Notice, Request for Information on Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Waters
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * NOAA is issuing this request for information (RFI) to collect information to help identify the next geographic region(s) of focus for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOA) identification. On May 7, 2020, the White House issued an Executive Order (E.O.) on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth, which requ  more
Federation for American Immigration Reform Border Security Advisor Del Cueto Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Art Del Cueto, border security advisor of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * I. INTRODUCTION The protests at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey represent   more
Fielding Graduate University Announces 2026-2027 Co-Chairs of the Malcolm Knowles Chair in Adult Learning
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 1 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Graduate University Announces 2026-2027 Co-Chairs of the Malcolm Knowles Chair in Adult Learning Fielding Graduate University is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Guilarte, PhD, and Malcolm North, PhD, core faculty members in the Human and Organizational Development (HOD) program, and Katrina S. Rogers, PhD, President Emerita and core faculty member in the School of Leadersh  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026: * * * New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in   more
Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort * WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now thr  more
FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection * Florida State University researchers are part of an international team whose work reveals that North and South American mammals interacted before the Panamanian land bridge formed about 3 million years ago. Professor of Geology and Environmental Science Yang Wang and geology doctoral student Chance Hannold ar  more
Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations * Phoenix, AZ - After the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations, Governor Katie Hobbs issued the following statement: "Today, the federal government released a broad range of alternati  more
GSA Selling Historic Denver Five Points Garages, Saving Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Selling Historic Denver Five Points Garages, Saving Taxpayer Dollars * Accelerated disposition cuts waste, reinforces the federal real estate inventory, and opens properties to redevelopment opportunities DENVER -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public sale of two historic federally owned properties in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, advancing Adminis  more
HackerOne Launches H1 Remediation to Accelerate the Path From Validated Exposure to Verified Fix
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release: * * * HackerOne Launches H1 Remediation to Accelerate the Path from Validated Exposure to Verified Fix New H1 Platform capability delivers developer-ready fix plans, grounded in source code and validated exploitability, delivered directly into the tools engineers use today - HackerOne, a global leader in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), today launched H1 Remediation, a   more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: June 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Rose Slightly
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * June 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Rose Slightly Total spending by visitors in June 2026 was $1.98 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 0.6 percent increase from June 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 858,577 total visitors in June 2026, up slightly (+0.2%)  more
Hope College Science Student Receives National Recognition at Yeast Genetics Meeting
HOLLAND, Michigan, July 30 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Science Student Receives National Recognition at Yeast Genetics Meeting * Alexa MacKersie, a Hope College junior studying biochemistry and molecular biology, captured first place for her undergraduate poster presentation at the national Yeast Genetics Meeting held in California this summer. MacKersie is pictured at far right.Prior to her national recognition, MacKersie captured award honors from the Mi  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Issues Statement After Senate Republicans Forced to Postpone Todd Blanche's Confirmation Vote for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on July 29, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Senate Republicans Forced to Postpone Todd Blanche's Confirmation Vote for Attorney General Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Todd Blanche's confirmation vote to be Atto  more
Indian Gaming Association Chairman Bean Testifies Before House Agriculture Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development released the following testimony by David Bean, chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, Tacoma, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Davis, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this hearing to examine the lack of consumer protect  more
ITC Seeks Public Comment on Apple Mobile Devices Complaint
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a Section 337 complaint alleging patent-related violations involving mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content and has opened a public interest comment period before deciding whether to institute an investigation. The complaint, docketed as DN 3927, was filed on July 28, 2026, by GG Technologies Inc., doing business as StayTouch. It alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda support federal workers and their rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda for reelection to Congress representing Hawaii in th  more
Littler Issues Commentary: OSHA Recordkeeping Update - Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by counsel Kimberly M. Shappley, associate Emily Linn, and senior counsels Peter Vassalo and Felicia K. Watson: * * * OSHA Recordkeeping Update: Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule At a Glance * Fifth Circuit decision finds OSHA lacks authority to require employers to record work-related mental illness. * This decision calls into question OSHA's   more
Littler Issues Commentary: UK Government Consults on Workplace Monitoring Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by senior counsel Deborah Margolis and associate Hannah Drury: * * * UK Government Consults on Workplace Monitoring Technologies The Government consultation explores regulation of workplace monitoring technologies, with proposals aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and worker engagement. At a Glance * On July 8, 2026, the UK Government launched a new consultation on the us  more
Littler: Policy Week in Review - July 31, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up: * * * Policy Week in Review - July 31, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. - Congressional Democrats Reintroduce Legislation to Prohibit Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts   more
Managing IP Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2026 IP Stars Americas Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Arnold & Porter in 2026 IP Stars Americas Rankings * Managing IP recognized 18 Arnold & Porter lawyers as IP Stars and Rising Stars in its 2026 IP Stars Americas rankings. The guide also recognized 17 Arnold & Porter practice areas across multiple U.S. regions for their intellectual property capabilities. IP Stars is an annual guide that identifies leading in  more
Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Sidley and 12 Lawyers in IP Stars 2026 * Managing IP has recognized Sidley and 12 of its lawyers in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, highlighting the firm's strength across intellectual property litigation and transactions. The annual IP Stars guide recognizes leading IP firms and practitioners based on independent research, including firm submissions  more
Mattel Promotes Roberto Stanichi to President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 1 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * Mattel Promotes Roberto Stanichi to President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Roberto Stanichi to President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer. Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel, said: "Roberto has made significant progress establishing Mattel's brand-centric organization and operating   more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million  more
Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies * WASHINGTON - In early 1956, in a remote corner of Southern Maryland, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began constructing the facility that would help define the American Space Age. From tracking the world's first satellite, Sputnik I, to serving as today's complex mission operations hub, NRL's Blossom P  more
New Study, Co-Authored by Southern California University Research Director, Identifies What Yoga Therapy Needs to Advance as a Healthcare Profession
WHITTIER, California, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * New Study, Co-Authored by SCU Research Director, Identifies What Yoga Therapy Needs to Advance as a Healthcare Profession A survey of 360 yoga therapists in the United States and Canada reveals key opportunities to strengthen professional education, employment, workforce diversity, and healthcare integration. - People managing chronic pain, cancer treatment side ef  more
NHTSA Reviews Robomart Request for Automated Driving System Vehicle Safety Exemption
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received an application from Robomart Inc., Santa Monica, California, seeking a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 requirements for its automated driving system-equipped low-speed vehicle. The application would allow deployment of the vehicles without a human driver onboard. The agency said it is conducting an initial review and has  more
NOAA Awards Contract for Wildfire Imagery Pilot
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 31 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * NOAA Awards Contract for Wildfire Imagery Pilot * On July 31, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a Commercial Data Program (CDP) contract to buy data for a Wildfire Imagery Pilot in the amount of $2.51 million to Muon of Mountain View, California. The period of performanc  more
Nonprofits Sue to Block USDA Rules That Force Them to Change or Abandon Food Access Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Nonprofits Sue to Block New USDA Rules That Force Them to Change or Abandon Food Access Work Plaintiff groups seek stay and preliminary ruling to stop potential grantees from facing vague anti-DEI terms and serious threats for failure to comply - Seattle, WA -- Five nonprofit organizations working to build a more just food system filed suit late yesterday in the U.S. District Court fo  more
Oregon Guard Aircrews Support State Wildfire Response
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Oregon Guard Aircrews Support State Wildfire Response * Two Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopters and two HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters began water bucket operations, July 29, in support of wildland firefighting efforts on the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, part of a broader Oregon National Guard response to the state's wildfire season. As of July 29, the fire had burned approximately 33,504 a  more
Padilla, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave for Federal Employees * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), along with seven of their colleagues, introduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. "California is hom  more
Procore Technologies to Acquire DroneDeploy for Approximately $845 Million
PALO ALTO, California, July 31 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Procore Technologies to Acquire DroneDeploy for Approximately $845 Million Cooley advised Procore Technologies, the leading global provider of construction management software, on its agreement to acquire DroneDeploy, the robotics and visual intelligence platform for the built world that is used on over 3 million jobsites across more than 180 countries. Procore will acquire DroneDeploy for approxima  more
Project Jupiter: Building New Mexico's Workforce for the Long Term
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 1 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following statement on July 31, 2026: * * * Project Jupiter: Building New Mexico's Workforce for the Long Term By Josh Pitcock, Senior Vice President, Oracle Project Jupiter is already creating significant economic opportunity in southern New Mexico--and we're just getting started. Today, more than 2,700 construction workers are helping build the campus, including nearly 700 New Mexico re  more
Quantum in the Palm of Your Hand: Evolution of Superconducting Qubits
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following commentary: * * * Quantum in the Palm of Your Hand: The Evolution of Superconducting Qubits How the Department of Energy's support for basic research in 1985 set the foundation for today's quantum technology. - Electrons zipping through transistors, powering the screens on our smartphones. Light zooming from distant stars to Earth, moving faster than anything else in the universe. Protons enabling MR  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once aga  more
Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 30 -- California Lutheran University posted the following news: * * * Rachel Guettler Joins California Lutheran University as Vice President for Growth and Advancement * For over 20 years, Rachel Guettler, EdD, has built her career in philanthropy, student enrollment and leadership coaching. She will bring this expertise to her new position as the vice president for growth and advancement at California Lutheran University. Guettler will start Aug. 17 as the se  more
Ranking Member Khanna Warns Renewed Iran War Weakens U.S. National Security, Strengthens China
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- 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 July 29, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Khanna Warns Renewed Iran War Weakens U.S. National Security, Strengthens China Ranking Member Ro Khanna (CA-17) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party today sent a lett  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Transit Contracting Works When Agencies Pay for Performance
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * Transit contracting works when agencies pay for performance Where competition exists, contractors that miss performance standards risk penalties, weaker evaluations, or contract termination. - When transit agencies face rising costs or declining service, contracting with a private operator looks like either a cure-all solution or a threat to public   more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Trump's Department of Transportation Unevenly Advances Deregulation as Transparency Declines
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior transportation policy analyst Marc Scribner: * * * Trump's Department of Transportation unevenly advances deregulation as transparency declines The 2026 Unified Agenda lists 315 active rulemaking projects at the U.S. Department of Transportation. - The White House Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) published on July 3 the Unified Agenda of Reg  more
Reps. Min, Lawler, Huffman and Fitzpatrick Call for Stronger Federal E-Bike and E-Moto Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Min, Lawler, Huffman and Fitzpatrick Call for Stronger Federal E-Bike and E-Moto Safety Standards * Congressman Dave Min (CA-47), joined by Representatives Michael Lawler (NY-17), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), sent a letter urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop comprehensive federal safety standards for electric bicycles and higher-speed "e  more
Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
PLEASANTON, California, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results Second Quarter Financial Highlights Include: Revenue of $111.1 million, up 6.7% year over year Adjusted Revenue of $108.0 million, up 10.0% year over year Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) of $636.9 million, up 8.0%  more
SARAH CHALKE, JENNA DEWAN, CHRISSY METZ, MICHELLE BUTEAU AND CARRIE COON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 3-7 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, July 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SARAH CHALKE, JENNA DEWAN, CHRISSY METZ, MICHELLE BUTEAU AND CARRIE COON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 3-7 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Aug. 3-7. Monday, Aug. 3 - SARAH CHALKE of ABC's "Scrubs" is here, and GARCEL  more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (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: 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 Offshore Critical Mi  more
Securities Class Action Filings Surge in the First Half of 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 (TNSrpt) -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * Securities Class Action Filings Surge in the First Half of 2026 AI-related filings on pace to nearly double 2025 levels. - Securities class action filings increased 30% to 121 during the first half of 2026 relative to the prior six months, which coincided with a surge in litigation inv  more
Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Troubled Todd Blanche Nomination, Slams Trump's Self-Dealings on MS NOW and CNN
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Troubled Todd Blanche Nomination, Slams Trump's Self-Dealings on MS NOW and CNN * Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's OutFront with Erin Burnett and MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to discuss President Trump threatening to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General over Trump's tax immunity deal and proposed billion-  more
Sen. Schiff Joins Blumenthal, Warren to Raise Concerns about Trump Admin Directing Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump and Lutnick Families
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Joins Blumenthal, Warren to Raise Concerns about Trump Admin Directing Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump and Lutnick Families * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ranking  more
Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to Promote Sustainability and Protect Consumers Through Standardized Tracking and Accountability for Recycled Plastic Claims
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to Promote Sustainability and Protect Consumers Through Standardized Tracking and Accountability for Recycled Plastic Claims * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is introducing legislation that would implement a new standardized process of tracking recycled materials to address mislabeling and fraud by companies, reduce errors, and verify origins   more
Senator Coons, Colleagues Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Campaign to Kill Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects "Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs" - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi  more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Heinrich, Murray & Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Heinrich, Murray & Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sena  more
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Researchers Name New Microbe After the University
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale researchers name new microbe after the university A little giant has been found deep in an underground community where thriving means living in hot, dark spaces with no oxygen. This might sound like the movie trailer for the latest fantasy meets sci-fi blockbuster, but it's the description of a new microbe named after Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Scott Hamilton-Br  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Australia's Age Ban, Three Months In - What We're Learning
STANFORD, California, Aug. 1 (TNSrpt) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Australia's Age Ban, Three Months In: What We're Learning Three months after Australia's Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) restrictions took effect, the first wave of evidence is in, and it complicates the story we've all been telling ourselves about kids and compliance. The Tech Impact and Policy Center's Social Media Lab (SML) serves as the Lead Ac  more
State Dept.: Under Secretary Rogers Hosts Digital NEXT Delegation With FTC Chairman Ferguson and Elon Musk and Announces New Tech Industry Partnership to Advance Digital Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Under Secretary Rogers Hosts Digital NEXT Delegation with FTC Chairman Ferguson and Elon Musk and Announces New Tech Industry Partnership to Advance Digital Freedom Last week, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers convened 47 foreign technology policymakers and government representatives from 30 countries in San Francisco, California, for Digital NEXT: Protecting Digi  more
U of I wheat breeder discovers genetic mutation associated with yield gain
MOSCOW, Idaho, July 30 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I wheat breeder discovers genetic mutation associated with yield gain * ABERDEEN, Idaho -University of Idaho scientists have discovered a naturally occurring genetic mutation in wheat associated with a 5% to 10% yield increase. U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences researchers led by wheat breeder Jianli Chen, based at the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, have screened germplasm  more
U.S. Department of Education Demands Clarity on California and Washington Plans to Revise "Transgender" Policies
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Demands Clarity on California and Washington Plans to Revise "Transgender" Policies * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's (the Department's) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) demanded updated information from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) regarding policies governing schoo  more
UnidosUS Concludes 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Mobilizing Latino Leadership and Community Power
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Concludes 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Mobilizing Latino Leadership and Community Power * More than 1,000 Latino leaders, advocates and allies gathered to advance solutions on immigration, economic opportunity, democracy and civic power AUSTIN, Texas -This week, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, concluded its 2026 Annual Conference, Our   more
UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening
GALVESTON, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening * A new study by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) found that murine typhus, a flea-borne disease many people have never heard of, can quickly become life-threatening. The study, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, examined adults treated for murine typhus in the Galve  more
Wayne State University Chemistry Chair and AVP for Research and Innovation Named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * WSU chemistry chair and AVP for research and innovation named fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry Dr. Matthew J. Allen, chair of Wayne State's Department of Chemistry, has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the world's oldest chemical society. The Royal Society of Chemistry awards the fellow designation to members who have demonstrated at least  more
Wayne State University: Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo Selected to Lead Next Chapter of Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo selected to lead next chapter of Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies Wayne State University has named Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo the next director of the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), one of the oldest scholarly units dedicated to the study of the Latino/a experience in the United States. A nationally and internationally recognized educator, scholar and  more
Zoox Wins Exemption for Driverless Robotaxi Without Traditional Vehicle Controls
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted Zoox Inc., Foster City, California, a temporary exemption from portions of eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, allowing the company to manufacture and commercially deploy up to 2,500 autonomous robotaxis each year for two years despite the vehicles not meeting selected federal vehicle equipment requirements. The exemption takes effect July 31, 2026, and rema  more