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The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.
1 Hotels Mission Membership™ Named Honorable Mention in Fast Company's 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards
1 Hotels announced that its Mission Membership™ loyalty program received an Honorable Mention in Fast Company's 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards, recognizing innovative initiatives that drive meaningful social and environmental impact. The purpose-driven membership program has generated...
TravelingWiki Launches Global Expansion, Incl. Top 10 Airports Globally; New Ops in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Canada & Mexico; Text, Voice & Web in 15 Languages
TravelingWiki and SportsFanWiki collectively provide a comprehensive database of free sports venue information in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese at the Top 100 US sports venues (capacity of 50,000 or above) for fans with Non Visible Disabilities, with corresponding...
Phius Founder Katrin Klingenberg to Speak on Capitol Hill on Passive Building's Role in Lowering Household Energy Bills
Klingenberg joins top energy efficiency leaders at the 29th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. CHICAGO, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phius, the non-profit certifying the majority of passive building projects in...
NAISMA Releases Model Legal Framework to Support Certified Weed Free Products Programs Nationwide
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) will release a Model Weed Free Products Act and implementing regulations this week. MONONA, Wis., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) will release a...
SBTC Seeks Order Compelling Decertification of CDL Program Authority of NYSDMV & CA DMV
In the aftermath of a five-person fatal bus crash in Virginia in late May, a national small business transportation trade association is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to order Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to immediately issue CDL decertification orders to...
ASKP3 publishes first interdisciplinary consensus standards for IV ketamine treatment in the United States
As ketamine misuse increases, the new consensus presents one of the most comprehensive practical frameworks to date. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners (ASKP3) has published the...
Cisneros Brothers Plumbing Partners with Construction Youth of America to Expand Skilled Trades Career Opportunities for Adelanto High School Students
The company also teams up with El Dorado Broadcasters for a summer community event offering free water, ice cream, toys, gifts, and prize giveaways in Victorville VICTORVILLE, Calif., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cisneros Brothers Plumbing, Septic, Restoration & Flood Services is...
Ghana's Opposition Structure Frontlines New Study on Democratic Resilience in Africa
After military takeovers in Madagascar and Guinea?Bissau and a failed coup in Benin in 2025, new research based on Ghana's four peaceful power transfers since 1992 shows that strong, responsible opposition structures, not weak ones, are key to democratic resilience and preventing coups....
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Teams with Chicago Asthma Consortium to Advance Community Asthma Education
Chicago Asthma Consortium's 2026 Educational Forum equips community health workers with trusted resources and tools to support asthma education and outreach across Chicago. WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 21, the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program...
VETS Leads Push in Massachusetts and North Carolina for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Legislation
Veteran Advocates Visit Raleigh on June 16 and Boston on June 17 to Educate Lawmakers and Champion Breakthrough Therapies Research Legislation SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Tamar Remz Named Chair of the Constructive Dialogue Institute Board of Directors
The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), a national nonprofit that equips students and campus leaders with the skills to engage constructively across differences, has named Tamar Remz as Chair of its Board of Directors. Remz, a seasoned philanthropy leader and Co-Founder of Palm...
PDA Announces Glenn E. Wright is Stepping Down as CEO & President on June 30, 2026; Craig Elliott Assuming Role Effective July 1, 2026
After 37 years of dedicated service to PDA and its members, Glenn E. Wright steps down as President & CEO effective June 30, 2026. Craig Elliott has been selected by the Board of Directors to fill the role starting July 1. BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PDA today...
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic Receives $48,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Strengthen Clinical Operations, Security, and Continuity of Care
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic has received a $48,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support a server infrastructure upgrade that will strengthen the Clinic's clinical operations, data security, and continuity of care for uninsured patients in the Phoenix community. PHOENIX, June...
Mission MSA Links Top U.S. Medical Centers via New CURE-MSA Grants
Mission MSA is proud to announce the awardees of the newly implemented Centers Unified in Research Efforts for MSA (CURE-MSA) Grant Program, designed specifically for Mission MSA's Centers of Excellence (COEs). CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CURE-MSA Grant program has...
SportsFanWiki Offering Free Phone, Web & Text Services in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin & Japanese Across the 11 US Based Sports Venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
TravelingWiki and SportsFanWiki collectively provide a comprehensive database of free sports venue information in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese at the Top 100 US sports venues (capacity of 50,000 or above) for fans with Non Visible Disabilities, including at all 11...
Passive House Network Names Darren Macri, Co-CEO of Wythe Windows, as New Board President
Lifelong builder and educator takes the helm of the industry-leading association with a mission to make high-performance building standards more attainable nationwide. RAMSEY, N.J., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wythe Windows, a visionary manufacturer of high-performance tilt-turn...
Butler County Jury Returns $12.5 Million Verdict Against Chesterwood Village, Including Punitive Damages, in Wrongful Death of 83-Year-Old Resident
After a nine-day trial, a Butler County jury found that Chesterwood Village and its corporate operators breached the standard of care, violated Ohio's Nursing Home Residents' Bill of Rights, and proximately caused the death of Janice Combs. The jury also awarded punitive damages, a...
Political Strategist David Sugarman Emerges as Key Behind-the-Scenes Advocate in High-Profile Legal Battle Involving Jonathan Hay and Sean "Diddy" Combs
Political strategist David Sugarman, co-founder of Deep State Media and advisor to congressional candidate Lev Parnas, is drawing attention for his strategic support of Jonathan Hay as Hay's high-profile legal battle involving Sean "Diddy" Combs continues to gain national attention. The...
Thanksgiving Point Welcomes Stunning 40-Foot Statue of Liberty and Iconic National Landmarks for America 250 Celebration
LEHI, Utah, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A towering 40-foot Statue of Liberty now rises above Thanksgiving Point's Ashton Gardens, joining a collection of iconic American landmarks that celebrate the nation's history, innovation, and enduring spirit during Imaginaria, the heart of...
Vascuscreen Introduces Next-Generation Wellness Screening for Healthcare Providers
Vascuscreen has announced the nationwide availability of its FDA-cleared, non-invasive preventive wellness screening platform for chiropractors, wellness clinics, longevity centers, med spas, and medical practices. The platform provides objective physiologic insights through a fast,...