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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Friday April 26, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Society of Professional Journalists: Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 3 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late s  more

Universities Space Research Association: Mapping Global Flash Drought Trends for Disaster Preparedness
WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: Flash droughts (FDs), characterized by sudden and severe dry spells, are emerging as formidable challenges to global water and food security, complicating disaster preparedness efforts. With their rapid onset and lasting impact, understanding the mechanisms driving flash droughts at the watershed level is paramount. In a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters, Dr. Mah  more