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Attorney General Bird Leads Coalition Supporting Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Laws
DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced yesterday she is leading an 18-state coalition supporting Florida’s law to help enforce immigration law. Like Iowa, Florida adopted a law that mirrors federal law—if an illegal alien commits...

Gray Media Names Stephanie Plant as General Manager of WTAP in Parkersburg, West Virginia
ATLANTA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has named Stephanie Plant as the next General Manager of WTAP, the NBC affiliate in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She will also oversee 2 local low-power stations: FOX affiliate WOVA-LD and CBS...

AHA video highlights potential impact of Medicaid cuts to maternal care in West Virginia
The latest video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Melissa Fannon-Wisner, DNP, nurse educator and nurse practitioner at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center. She explains how Medicaid cuts could limit access to...

WVDEP Awards $95,800 in FY2024 Grants to Support Watershed Restoration and Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has awarded $95,800 in subgrants to support community-led projects focused on watershed restoration, education, and public outreach. Funded through the federal...

Virginia Beach Boy Shot in Head Finds Road to Recovery at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, Virginia, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORFOLK, Va. – Emily Rigsby and Steven Davis sat next to their son, Landyn, in the pediatric intensive care unit desperately watching for any sign that he would be OK. The 8-year-old had been...

WV Wesleyan College President Dr. James Moore joins Secretary Kris Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss jobs skills needed for today's workforce
Buckhannon, W.Va. – On the road again for “Just Three Questions!”, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner recently traveled to West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) in Buckhannon. Secretary Warner and WVWC President Dr. James Moore discussed the role...

New Book Challenges Leadership-Obsessed Culture by Elevating the Power of Followership
In Humble Influence: The Strength of True Followership, author Jim Matuga makes the case that following well is not a lesser role—but an essential one. MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a culture saturated...

Access to ESA and School Choice Funds Expanded for Veritas Press Families
Classical Christian education company expands access to Educational Savings Accounts and other funding options in 12 states, with more on the way. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Veritas Press, a classical...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

Fontaine Modification Achieves Quality Milestone at Charlotte HQ
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fontaine Modification, North America’s commercial truck modification leader, has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Charlotte, N.C., flagship location. This certification is recognized...

Attorney General Knudsen leads 23-state coalition to protect parents’ rights from woke school boards
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 23-state coalition in support of a parent who was stripped of his longstanding fundamental right to direct his daughter’s upbringing when school officials in Delaware withheld information on...

Nicholas Licausi Expands His Vision in 'The Leaders and the Space Project'
The third novel in the John and Kate series moves beyond Earth as its protagonists apply innovation to interplanetary challenges. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In “The Leaders and the Space Project,” author...

Nicholas Licausi Shares a Dual Perspective on Schizophrenia in 'Self Help and Mental Health'
Co-authored with his son, the nonfiction guide offers an inside look at the road from remission to recovery and the role of family in long-term support. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In “Self Help and Mental...

Nicholas Licausi’s 'The Medical Project' Explores a Fictional Mission to Reform a Flawed Healthcare System
A technology-driven thriller inspired by personal loss and a desire to improve the way medical care is delivered. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In “The Medical Project,” author Nicholas Licausi blends...

Nicholas Licausi’s 'The U.S. Leadership Program' Imagines Government-Led Innovation on a National Scale
A fictional sequel to “The Medical Project”, the novel follows a team of experts as they take on high-impact projects with wide-reaching implications. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the critical...

PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2025 CLASS OF TILLMAN SCHOLARS
Chicago, IL, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pat Tillman Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Class of Tillman Scholars. These remarkable military veterans, service members, and spouses represent diverse backgrounds and exemplify the...

WVU Neuroscience Chair, Dr. Randy Nelson, Reveals Hidden Dangers of Artificial Light at Night in Groundbreaking Research
New article details how dim light exposure triggers inflammation, metabolic issues, and mood disorders—with clinical trials testing interventions. MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Even dim artificial light at...

Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust to Host Conference Call for Second Quarter 2025 Results
Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX:MHC.UN) (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) today announced...

CPESN USA Honors 32 Community-Based Pharmacies; Awards Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA)
CPESN USA today announces the recipients of its 2025 CPESN Most Engaged Pharmacy Awards and recognizes 32 pharmacies from across America. GARNER, NC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CPESN USA, a clinically integrated,...

DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July...