BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series * Arkansas State University-Beebe has announced its 2026-27 Performing Arts Series, featuring nationally recognized musicians, distinguished speakers, theater productions, art exhibitions and community events throughout the academic year. The series offers opportunities for students and community members to experience live performances, lectures and   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects * Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rewrite how the agency handles the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Since it was signed into l  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson: * * * Energy affordability misery: electricity and natural gas, inflation and volatility I have been analysing Minnesota's energy affordability all summer long so far, but separately as either electricity or natural gas. Let's now look at these side-by-side, usi  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Gone from school for a doctor's visit, or just avoiding a test? The distinction between excused and unexcused absences matters About one in four Minnesota students are chronically absent, meaning they miss 10 percent or more of the academic year. Their abs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Return to Treasure Island to Mark Progress in Protecting Hatchlings * Partners gathered on Sunset Beach where turtle-friendly amber lighting was first piloted in 2021 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium returned to Treasure Island last week to review p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members Of The Illinois Delegation To Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding For Illinois Energy Projects That Were Politically Targeted And Illegally Canceled * August 06, 2026 #The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states, including Illinois, that did not vote for Trump was "based solely"  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure * The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026. Faculty members and researchers approved for pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release: * * * FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Multiple Species, Including Sheep, Cattle, Goats, and Swine * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds for the prevention of New Wo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Introduces Amendment Protecting Female Athletes Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) offered an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act alongside Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) that would prevent the legislation from preempting state laws protecting women's sports. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Indiana has one of the strongest laws in the co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Just the News with John Solomon Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Just the News: No Noise with John Solomon on Real America's Voice to discuss the SAVE America Act, his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, and the weaponization of the FBI against President Trump. Key Excerpts on the SAVE America Act: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Let's stay in Washington, let  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation to discussthe importance of mass deportations, the debate over birthright citizenship, his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, and the weaponization of the FBI against President Trump. Key Excerpt on the Citizenship Act of 2026: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Silva Appointed to Inaugural Mary Beth Ramey Professorship * Professor Lahny Silva has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Mary Beth Ramey Professorship, a new endowed professorship at the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law, effective August 1. The endowed professorship was established and funded by Mary Beth Ramey, J.D. '72, and her husband, Rich Hail  more

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Program to Protect Rural Water & Wastewater Utilities from Cyberattacks DEF CON Franklin and National Rural Water Association launch Water Watch Center to defend utilities against foreign attacks - On the heels of one of the most widespread cyberattacks by a nation-state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) launched the Water  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity buyout tracker - Q2 2026 * The Private Equity Stakeholder Project tracks and publishes data on private equity-backed acquisitions of companies with 500 or more employees. Using PitchBook, press releases, and news searches, this acquisitions tracker will be updated with leveraged buyouts and add-on acquisitions each quarter. See the Airtable and interactive   more

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), today expressed concern that the Admi  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * State of the University Event Highlights Community Partnership * Dozens of local leaders, public servants and community partners gathered in DePauw's Hoover Hall on August 7 for the 2026 State of the University breakfast. The event provided an opportunity for DePauw president Lori S. White to share updates about the university's progress while celebrating the strong local connections that continue to make this  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Tamera Halter named Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Performance Vincennes University Provost Jaci Lederman announced the appointment of Dr. Tamera "Tammy" Halter as the new Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Performance. Lederman said, "Dr. Halter's extensive clinical background in addition to more than a decade of proven academic leadership at Vincennes University make her the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity. That leadership is producing resu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Yakym Leads Majority of House Republicans in Push to Strengthen USMCA Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) led a letter signed by 168 House Republicans to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that backs the Trump Administration's approach to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Joint Review, pushing for improvements before agreeing to an extension. "President Trump is a master  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement after voting for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026: "Russia's aggression cannot continue without consequences, and those helping sustain Putin's war machine should face meaningful costs. This legislation gives the United States stronger l  more