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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”...

LifespanningRx Is Now Live: Prescription Peptides Now Available in 48 States
Personalized peptide therapy and longevity medicine without the wait. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lifespanning Media Corp announces the official launch of LifespanningRx, its clinical telehealth platform...

ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches "Ready Pay" App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results
Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to rising demand...

Grocery Outlet Announces Board Refreshment
Adds Two New Independent Directors with Relevant Expertise to Support Next Chapter of Growth Two Long-serving Directors to Retire in August EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) ("Grocery...

Mustang Bio Granted Orphan Drug Designation by U.S. FDA for MB-101 (IL13Ra2-targeted CAR T-cells) to Treat Astrocytomas and Glioblastoma
In an ongoing Phase 1 trial published in Nature Medicine, MB-101 was well-tolerated and 50% of patients achieved stable disease or better with two partial responses and two complete responses lasting 7.5 and 66+ months, respectively Preclinical...

USDA Forecasts Rise in 2025 Broiler Production—Live-Haul Trailer Designs Ready for High-Volume Demand
PHILADELPHIA, MI, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- USDA projections indicate continued growth in 2025 broiler chicken production, with expectations of increased output concentrated in top-producing states such as North Carolina,...

ADECA named national leader for role in energy code compliance
MONTGOMERY— Just four years after the first statewide building and energy codes took effect, Alabama has been recognized as the national leader in partnering with building industry groups to ensure that residents get the maximum benefits of the...

The Ensign Group, Inc. Announces Retirement of Its Executive Chairman
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG or “Ensign”), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services,...

America's Blood Centers Honors HOSA-Future Health Professionals Lifesaving Impact at 2025 International Leadership Conference
Washington, DC, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, honored HOSA-Future Health Professionals...

Great American Media Announces 'An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,' Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix
Pure Flix PREMIUM™ Hosts 'Exclusive Conversations' Episode with Lee Greenwood, Thursday, July 3rd NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Great American Media announces "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" to stream...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to provide assistance to upstart companies, entrepreneurs
MONTGOMERY— An Alabama program has been awarded $148,862 to continue helping startup companies and entrepreneurs succeed and create jobs for Alabamians, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will support the...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Birmingham students pursue entrepreneurial projects
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $75,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help low-income youth in Jefferson County learn entrepreneurial skills. Operation HOPE has designed a program for Birmingham City Schools called Hope...

Governor Bentley announces ARC funds to repair Winfield sewer system
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $94,483 grant to replace an outdated and deteriorating part of the Winfield city sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will replace a 25-year-old sewer system lift station serving many...

Governor awards grant to create jobs in Sulligent
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant to help the city of Sulligent prepare the way for a company expansion that will create 15 jobs. The city is using the grant funds to repair the roof of a...

Governor Ivey announces grant to make healthy foods available in various food deserts
Many Alabamians who do not live close to a local grocery store may have the store come to them because of a $78,000 grant announced by Governor Kay Ivey. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant will fund the “Corner Market,” a rolling pantry...

ADECA Releases Impact of America First Budget on Agency Programs
MONTGOMERY--Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Jim Byard, Jr. on Friday released the impact of the America First federal budget on the programs that the agency administers. At this point, there are seven programs managed...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Andalusia resolve sewer problem and preserve local jobs
MONTGOMERY-- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $175,000 grant to help the city of Andalusia avert a potential health hazard while also preventing several businesses from closing or having to relocate. The Community Development Block Grants will enable...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help bring jobs to Steele
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $118,000 grant to the town of Steele for infrastructure upgrades that will help bring new jobs to the area. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to restore a water tower used by Unipres Alabama...

Gov. Ivey announces grants to enhance broadband coverage in three municipalities
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey announced $365,158 in Appalachian Regional Commission grants to help improve broadband internet coverage in three rural Alabama municipalities. Tombigbee Electric Cooperative will use grant funds of $200,000 to purchase...

ADECA to host Broadband Accessibility Fund workshop May 24
MONTGOMERY— A new grant program aimed at increasing the availability of affordable high-speed internet in rural Alabama is taking its first steps from idea to reality with a workshop May 24 in Montgomery. The Alabama Department of Economic and...