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UK Police hosts campus, health care and public safety leaders for Safer Kentucky Symposium
The University of Kentucky Police Department brought together leaders from private colleges, public universities, health care institutions, public safety agencies, emergency management and student affairs for the Safer Kentucky Symposium, a statewide conversation focused on strengthening safety through communication, coordination and shared responsibility.
Veteran District 39 Sen. Nancy King trails political newcomer Amar Mukunda in primary election
Other Democratic incumbents with challengers appear set to return to Annapolis next year
Highland Park business faces eviction after private equity buys their building
A Highland Park small business owner faces eviction after a real estate investment company bought her building last month.
Utah GOP Rep. Trevor Lee, known for inflammatory posts, ousted in GOP primary
Bob Stevenson beats incumbent state Rep. Trevor Lee in the Republican primary for Utah's House District 16 race.
Bill Ferguson wins Maryland state Senate primary after opposing Democratic redistricting plan
Incumbent Bill Ferguson defeated activist Bobby LaPin in the state legislative race in Baltimore, The Associated Press projected.
Claire Valdez wins NY-7 Democratic primary, Spectrum News says
Valdez, who is part of the Democratic Socialists of America, was elected to the state Assembly in 2024.
Valdez is Democrats' pick in New York House race in a win for democratic socialists
Assembly Member Claire Valdez, a democratic socialist state lawmaker, won a competitive Democratic primary for a safely blue New York City-based House seat.
Alabama reportedly lands commitment from 3-star offensive lineman
Alabama has reportedly landed a commitment from Stafford Willis, an in-state prospect for the Crimson Tide from the 2027 class.
Maryland Democrats pick their U.S. House nominees as Moore wins primary for governor
Rising party star Gov. Wes Moore won the Democratic primary in his bid for reelection to a second term. Republican voters hope to return the state to GOP leadership by picking a candidate they think can unseat him.
Daughter of Oscar-winning director found dead with husband in car
Judith Sheldon, daughter of Oscar-winning 'Ben-Hur' director William Wyler, was found dead with her husband Wylie Sheldon in their car along the side of Interstate 5 near Redding, Calif., on June 15.
Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed Maryland voter data
The Trump administration's attempts to obtain state-level voter data have suffered yet another legal blow.
State advances over four hundred projects in bid for Rural Health Transformation Program funding
The state received about 1800 letters of interest from organizations, and those chosen are advancing to the application phase, or are getting grants for project planning.
Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law
A group representing major automakers warned on Tuesday that car companies may be forced to halt sales of both new and used vehicles in California on July 1 unless the state delays vehicle technology rules that aim to prevent perpetrators of domestic violence from tracking survivors.
The science of justice
The newly established Center for Forensic Sciences in Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics will make the university’s experts available to an expanded range of law enforcement agencies across the Southeast.
Dusty May pens goodbye letter to University of Michigan
JUST IN: Dusty May has released his first statement since leaving the Michigan men’s basketball team and becoming the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks:
Road-funding initiative in Colorado qualifies for November ballot
A measure that would dedicate all transportation-related revenue to Colorado’s roads and bridges has officially qualified for the November ballot after it cleared the state’s signature threshold, according to election officials. Backed by the coalition Restore Our Roads, Initiative No. 175 would require that all transportation-related revenue be used exclusively for building and repairing roads […]
Road-funding initiative clears signature threshold, qualifies for November ballot
A measure that would dedicate all transportation-related revenue to Colorado’s roads and bridges has officially qualified for the November ballot after Initiative No. 175 cleared the state’s signature threshold, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. Backed by the coalition Restore Our Roads, Initiative 175 would require that all transportation-related revenue be used exclusively for […]
Lawmakers call for answers from Wyoming Business Council leader
After slashing the agency's budget, legislators examine the state's role in economic development.
The Purpose Pivot: Activating Business Strategies to Reshape Systems
Our Purpose Pivot series continues with Ravneeta Consul ’06. As chief operating officer of Undue Medical Debt, Consul works on one of the most widespread and least visible financial burdens in the United States. The national nonprofit has abolished more than 40 billion dollars of medical debt for 27 million people across all 50 states, while also working to change how the system itself is understood and addressed.
Hot chicken is OK, but soda isn’t? Battle over SNAP scrambles red-blue politics.
Both parties have been enacting state-level bans on using SNAP benefits for soda and candy. On Monday, a federal judge said the new rules violate federal laws governing the food program.
Justice Department and New York swap suits over state's mask ban
State leaders answered by filing a lawsuit to block the Justice Department's efforts.
California intends to sue Trump administration over offshore wind project
State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry
Florida AG launches investigation into CVS Health over pharmacy competition concerns
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a Civil Investigative Demand to CVS Health Corporation, the owner of the Caremark pharmacy benefit manager and hundreds of CVS retail pharmacies across the state.
DOJ charges 455 defendants with healthcare fraud worth $6.5B
The indictments took place over the last two weeks in 45 states and U.S. territories.
DOJ charges 455 defendants with healthcare fraud worth $6.5B
The indictments took place over the last two weeks in 45 states and U.S. territories.
Lead Maine petitions DHHS to adopt new Medicaid rules
Libby emphasized that neither initiative would cut benefits or eligibility for MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program that spends more than $1.4 billion a year and serves 400,000 Mainers.
Arkansas baseball ranked 21st in final coaches poll
The Razorbacks had a 14-13 record against 10 teams ranked in the final poll.
Judge strikes down SNAP restrictions on soda and other items in 5 states
The judge said that her order applied to the programs in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia
Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants can proceed, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump a significant win in his mass deportation efforts with a ruling Tuesday reviving his administration’s move to speed up deportations of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
State elevates Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center to Level I trauma center
Lakeland Regional becomes the 12th Level I center designated by the Department of Health. The hospital, which cares for more than 4,400 patients annually, has been a provisional Level I facility since May 2025.
Minnesota health insurers proposing double-digit rate hikes for 2027
Health insurers are proposing double-digit rate increases next year for individual plans sold on MNsure, the state’s health insurance marketplace for those who don’t get health insurance
Federal judge blocks state bans on buying soda and candy with food stamps
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from allowing five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with food stamps.
What they're saying about five frontcourt Warriors prospects in 2026 NBA Draft
Here are some pros and cons of five frontcourt players the Golden State Warriors have evaluated ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Unveil the Melchiorre Cancer Center, Expanding Access to World-Class Cancer Care
Today, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, unveiled the Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Louisiana Rastafarian man can’t sue staff who shaved his dreadlocks, Supreme Court says
Courts have largely agreed that the man’s religious rights were violated, but have said the law doesn’t allow him to sue state prison officials.
Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Exxon Mobil to sue state-owned oil companies in Cuba over the confiscation of property that occurred after Fidel Castro’s regime seized power nearly seven decades ago, letting the lawsuit proceed at a time when President Donald Trump has taken an aggressive stance toward Havana.
Walmart to Buy Vibe.co in Effort to Fuel TV Advertising Business
Walmart Inc. has agreed to acquire Vibe.co in an effort to expand its connected television advertising business, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Board names interim president of North Dakota State College of Science
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Lisa Karch as interim president of the North Dakota State College of Science.
The Cigna Group Foundation Invests $3 Million to Strengthen Youth Mental Health Through Nonprofits Across 10 States
22 nonprofits will expand access to youth mental health care and strengthen support for families and caregivers States: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey,...
Regions Bank Announces New Leaders in Key Markets to Drive Business Growth and Customer Experience
Lisa Phillips to lead Consumer Banking in Georgia and the Carolinas; Mia Hubbard to serve as Retail Service Delivery Manager for the entire Regions branch network. Regions Bank on Tuesday announced two key leadership appointments that will drive continued business growth in vibrant Southeastern markets while also supporting consistent service enhancements at branches throughout the company’s 15-state retail banking footprint. Longtime Regions banker Mia Hubbard (top left) will serve as Retail Service Delivery Manager, and Lisa Phillips (lower, right) will succeed Hubbard as Consumer Banking Executive for Regions in Georgia and the Carolinas. Lisa Phillips will serve as Consumer Banking Executive for Georgia and the Carolinas, overseeing branch performance and growth in vital and fast-growing markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and additional cities across the three states. Phillips succeeds Mia Hubbard , who is taking on the role of leading Service Delivery across Regions’ entire
Beatty, Roland Martin talk politics, Black representation, and voting
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Roland Martin discuss the future of Black political participation at a Columbus event.
House, Senate health chairs Creekmore and Bryan say rural health program, spending need more transparency
Senate Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan said the lack of transparency around the governor's program to spend millions in federal rural health dollars in Mississippi is "almost the Saturday Night Live parody of secrecy." Bryan and his House counterpart, Chairman Sam Creekmore, share their frustrations over lack of input from communities, and the Legislature, in how the state spends federal rural health care money.
Maine state workers ready to settle contract dispute
In a statement, the Mills administration said four other state employee unions have already agreed to a 2% increase in January of this year, followed by another 2% raise next month.
App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State’s 2026 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars awards are funding two vital faculty-led projects to support the skilled building trades in Western North Carolina and launch a cybersecurity clinic in Hickory.
Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz praised states’ plans when announcing the rural health program awards last year and said his agency would help states “turn their ideas into lasting improvements for rural families.” But state officials and healthcare leaders said it’s also clear the agency wants to encourage specific policy changes and hold states accountable to the promises they made and rules they agreed to follow.
Hahn can lead Boise State University, Idaho business into the future
To ensure continued success, we must have effective education institutions with strong leadership at the helm. | Opinion
New tax rules for sports bettors, entrepreneurs and others proposed in NC
North Carolina lawmakers are considering dozens of changes to tax law that could affect industries and people around the state, the result of months of closed-door negotiations among GOP leaders.
Arizona passes legislation requiring insurers to cover follow-up breast imaging
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 19 signed SB 1165 into law following its passage in the state Senate.
AI could breach government and business defenses in months, US and its intelligence partners warn
AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months – not years – away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement.
Biz Buzz: Health and wellness business opens event space in Dubuque
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dubuque, other developments will appear in Wednesday’s edition.
US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
The United States Congress’ failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality.
Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls
A Penn State clinical trial finds just four minutes of daily strength exercise can improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults.
Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement
The octogenarian lawmaker has yet to explain his absence from Capitol Hill.
Ranking SEC recruiting classes via average commit distance
The 2027 recruiting cycle is moving at warp speed this summer. Prospects are making their college decisions in droves amidst official visit season. Dominoes are falling and classes are being built. Looking at the SEC, many programs are in states that are littered with blue-chip talent. You’ll often see the top schools go nationwide in […]
Experts on history, politics reflect on U.S. 250th birthday milestone
As our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday approaches, experts in history and political science at Virginia Tech can provide perspectives on how far the United States of America has advanced since its founding and the issues that will influence where it goes next.
Virginia legislators advance $205 billion budget including new tax on data centers
Virginia legislators approved a two-year, $205 billion budget proposal to fund healthcare and public education, provide 4% teacher raises and a 3.5% pay bump to state employees, establish a retail weed marketplace and hedge against decreased federal dollars.
Listening for quantum oscillations in the Kondo insulator YbB12
Magnetic quantum oscillations have been unexpectedly observed in insulators, where freely moving charge carriers are not expected to exist. A joint study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo, and Kobe University investigated this puzzling behavior in the Kondo insulator YbB12 using ultrasound. While no oscillations were detected in the insulating state, clear signals emerged after the material became metallic, offering new insight into unusual quantum behavior in next-generation materials.
7-in-Seven Top High School Sports Moments: Iowa football state title
The Yellow Jackets won the program's first state championship after outlasting the North DeSoto Griffins 50-43 back in December.
With pending announcement on future of Sonoma State University athletics, litigation over elimination of sports reaches California Supreme Court
Litigation over SSU athletics has reached the California Supreme Court as campus leadership prepares to announce an update on the future of intercollegiate sports.
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger sues to stay on ballot
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican US Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy and remove him from the August primary ballot.
Approved ballot question would eliminate political party primaries for elections in Massachusetts
Massachusetts highest court approved a ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections.
Top States for Business: Pennsylvania's Gov. Shapiro on data center backlash
CNBC's Scott Cohn joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to share his conversation with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on data centers and red tape in the state.
Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s providing federal data to states to check and purge their voter rolls violated several laws prohibiting the disclosure.
Ford Fireworks bring Americans and Canadians together amid political tension
Workers cleaned up the waterfront and got ready to welcome a large crowd in Windsor as Canada and the United State prepared to hold the annual Ford Fireworks celebration.
'You're picking who gets protected': Scientists raise concerns about beachfront hardened structures
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission's Science Panel draft report was released as the state Senate is considering rolling back the long-standing ban on structures like seawalls and groins along the coast. The scientists warned policymakers to be cautious about changes.
Schuylkill student places first at Future Business Leaders of America conference
Penn State Schuylkill student earned national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America's National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carter Strouse, a third-year corporate communication major with a minor in business and the sports certificate, earned first place in Business Communication, outperforming competitors from colleges and universities across the country.
State advances over four hundred projects in bid for Rural Health Transformation Program funding
The state received about 1800 letters of interest from organizations, and those chosen are advancing to the application phase, or are getting grants for project planning.
Small Business Owners Back 11 Candidates for Kansas Legislature in August Primary
NFIB Kansas PAC endorses 11 pro-small business incumbents ahead of August 4th Primary
Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs
Critics saw the move as an underhanded way to steer them toward more costly chips.
Longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator Martha Zoller has died
Martha Zoller, a longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator, and conservative activist whose voice became a fixture in state politics for more than three decades, has died.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on new fast track business development and company investments
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) joins 'The Exchange' to discuss business development in the state, taxes in the state and more.
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.
UM Health - Sparrow officials break ground on new $60 million facility
The project expands UM Health-Sparrow Lansing's presence along Michigan Avenue while also furthering along the end of the St. Lawrence campus.
Lucid eliminates COO role, plans layoffs impacting 18%
Lucid is conducting layoffs as it looks to "simplify the company" and "sharpen execution," a spokesperson said in a statement.
Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”
The Trump administration is threatening to cut DHS funding unless states change their election laws. Here are their demands
‘The United States is showing troubling parallels’
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Miller-Meeks Joins Governor Reynolds to Announce Major Milestone for Rural Health Care in Iowa
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. joined Governor Kim Reynolds in Muscatine to announce that Iowa has become the first state in the nation to fully allocate its first-year funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program created through the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Minnesota health insurers seek double-digit rate increases for 2027
Proposed double-digit rates increases on the state’s MNsure exchange are a bellwether for broader cost trends.
N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in the College of Education (CoEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
VIDEO: On NewsNation, NFIB Member Discusses How 20% Small Business Deduction Has Provided Certainty For Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2026) – West Virginia small business owner and NFIB member Michael Ervin joined Markie Martin on NewsNation Thursday to discuss the state of the small business economy and how the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has created certainty for his Main Street business. Watch
Baystate Health to enhance care with Oracle Health’s AI solutions
Baystate Health and Oracle Health are expanding their collaboration to launch an enterprise digital transformation, aiming to create a more connected and patient-centered care experience using AI-p…
Real Estate Partner Sara Neva Receives Another Top Accolade, Named 40 Under 40 Leader by San Diego Business Journal
Procopio Real Estate Partner Sara Neva has been named to the 2026 40 Under 40 Leaders list by the San Diego Business Journal, the third time she's earned Real Estate Partner Sara Neva has earned her most recent recognition, named to the San Diego Business Journal list for 2026.
Digital Health Tools Are Reshaping Healthcare in the United States
/PRNewswire/ -- At least 12 percent of Americans now communicate with their healthcare providers about appointments, test results, and ongoing treatments via...
Wright State University and Premier Health – Nursing and Health Careers Camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers
High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading →
Dalton and Tristi's NBA mock draft 4.0: Who Warriors, Kings pick in first round
NBC Sports Bay Area and California predicts who the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings will pick in the 2026 NBA Draft's first round.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body…
Curiosity leads the way as students become scientists with Headwaters Science Institute
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Headwaters Science Institute transformed 166 Alder Creek Middle School (ACMS) seventh graders into field researchers during a five-day program that combined classroom learning with hands-on scientific investigations at Donner Memorial State Park. ...
Exclusive: Trump administration uses homeland security funds to force states into election changes
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold tens of millions of dollars in federal homeland security funds from states unless they adopt a sweeping set of election changes, according to multiple sources and internal documents obtained by CNN.
‘Problem-solving, innovation, and meaningful impact’: Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos’ multi-disciplinary Cyclone Engineering experience
Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos walked across the stage at the Iowa State University commencement ceremony to accept her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in May of 2026.
UWF professor secures $825,000 grant to support cancer survivors - University of West Florida Newsroom
University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Public Health Dr. Karishma Chhabria Unrue has been awarded a nearly $825,000 grant through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to lead a statewide initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of breast and prostate cancer survivors. The award represents one of the largest externally funded research grants […]
Mobile health tops early RHTP funding trends
State rural health transformation programs aim to overcome high startup costs and allow rural providers to deliver complex care locally with remote ultrasound, RPM and other mobile health technologies, says one industry expert.
America's Top States for Business 2026: The war on red tape
CNBC's Scott Cohn joins 'Squawk Box' with his latest report on America's Top States for Business 2026.
The State of Politics: Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again
Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.
There's 'menopause legislation' in the works. What does that mean?
More than half of the states have introduced or passed menopause bills including requiring insurance companies to cover hormone therapy.
Kansas state employees to see 15% spike in health insurance if they stay with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kansas state employees choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas insurance next year will see rates rise by 15%.
AI models that can take down governments and business months away, rare Five Eyes statement warns
Signal agencies in Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada sound alarm after Trump blocks foreign nationals from Anthropic’s Fable AI model
Baystate Health and Oracle Health Expand Strategic Collaboration to Create a Connected and Patient-Centered Care Experience
/PRNewswire/ -- Baystate Health, a not-for-profit, integrated health system in western Massachusetts, is expanding its strategic relationship with Oracle...