WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Sues North Carolina School District Over Unlawful Policy Allowing Biological Males in Girls' Bathrooms and Locker Rooms * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina against Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) on behalf of three female students, challenging the district's  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Joins USDOJ, Mississippi AG, SC AG, and State Partners to Launch Southeast Fraud Partnership * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined U.S. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald and state officials from across the Southeast on Thursday to launch the Southeast Fraud Enforcement Federal-State Partnership to protect taxpayer dollars.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application to establish a foreign-trade subzone for AUMOVIO Systems Inc. in Morganton, North Carolina. The application, submitted by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 57, covers two facilities totaling about 25.8 acres on Jamestown Road. A separate notification covering proposed production activity will be published for public comment. Comments are due   more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * Change of Command for Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers During a formal ceremony, Col. Robert Fairel assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District, from Col. Ron Sturgeon, at 10 a.m., today, July, 31, 2026. Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' South Atlantic Division, officiated at the change of c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Air Station Savannah holds change-of-command ceremony * SAVANNAH, Ga. -Coast Guard Air Station Savannah's crew conducted a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah. During the ceremony, Capt. Maegan Schwartz transferred command of Coast Guard Air Station Savannah to Cmdr. Zachary Wiest. Rear Adm. Adam A. Chamie, commander, Southeas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSFR) -- In the Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to preserve the public's trust in the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by requiring targeted cybersecurity improvements that will help protect against hijacking by cybercriminals and our nation's adversaries. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Report and Order (Order) in PS Docket Nos. 22-329 and 25-224, FCC 26-38, adopted on June 25, 2026, and released on June 29,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * By this rule, the Department of the Treasury amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align the Department's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest. In addition, these revisions i  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * First Spouses Champion Initiatives to Foster Opportunity and Strengthen Communities Across States * OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today convened first spouses from across the country during its 2026 NGA Summer Meeting for a discussion on "Building the Dream: Access, Opportunity, and Hope." First spouses highlighted the way  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Lidl US Expands Recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg and Tree Nut (Coconut) Allergens Summary Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 31, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Additional product with undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MIDTERMS COUNTDOWN: 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are drowning in scandals, being exposed for self-dealing, called out for extreme records, and campaigning on a toxic agenda voters are rejecting - Election day is just under 100 days away, and across the map, Senate Republicans are st  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA "Common Ground" Town Hall in Partnership with NBC News at 2026 Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City * Governors engage in bipartisan dialogue with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker about the issues that matter most to Americans OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with NBC News, today hosted its first-ever  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting * Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Tim Moore for North Carolina's Fourteenth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Tim Moore for North Carolina's 14th District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American busine  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber, Triangle East Chamber Host Retail Crime Roundtable with Rep. Brad Knott * SMITHFIELD, NC - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Triangle East Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a roundtable discussion with Rep. Brad Knott (NC-13) in Smithfield, North Carolina, on the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) and how retail crime and cargo theft impact local busines  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination * Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal slivers, the U.S. Department of Agric  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 31 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP's Allen, Deese Selected for UNC System Executive Leadership Institute * Two UNC Pembroke administrators have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System's 2026-27 Executive Leadership Institute, an eight-month professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders for senior leadership roles across North Carolina's public universities  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Conducts 2026 Oral Rabies Vaccination Efforts Targeting Wildlife in Eastern United States The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin its annual distribution of RABORAL V-RG(R), an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait, in select areas in the eastern United States to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies into A  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 31 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Walters, Robinette, Berdecia Elected to Lead UNCP Board of Trustees * The UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees has elected a new slate of officers to help guide the universityas it advances key strategic initiatives and continues to expand opportunities for student success. Allison Harrington Walters has been elected chair, Kenneth Robinette vice chair and retired Col. Carlos Berdecia,  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: DSCC's $40 Million 'Win The Senate' Program Puts Democrats on Offense Across an Expanded Battleground Map POLITICO: "The organizing and infrastructure investments could help counter a potential flood of GOP super PAC cash that many Democrats expect to come later in the fall" Washington Examiner: "The program, which the committee dubbed "Win the Senate," will fund   more