Wednesday - July 30, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday July 09, 2025 ( 13 items )  

American Farm Bureau Federation President Duvall Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "The Aging Farm Workforce: America's Vanishing Family Farms": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the committee, including from my home state of Georgia, Senator Warnock, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I am Zippy Duvall, a third generation Geo  more

Augusta University: Professor Discusses Connection Between Measles, Dentistry in Published Paper
AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Professor discusses connection between measles, dentistry in published paper Measles is one of the topics in the dental microbiology class taught by Suzanne Mathis as part of the Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of Allied Health Professions in Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. Mathis saw news articles about outbreaks occurring in different parts of the United States   more

CSU's Academic Quality and Excellence Confirmed by Recent Reaccreditations
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 9 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's academic quality and excellence confirmed by recent reaccreditations Two signature programs recently were reaccredited by their national review agencies, signaling a seal of approval and expertise for Columbus State University's business and theatre programs. These voluntary, peer-reviewed processes provide students, parents and future employers with assurances that the coursework, fieldwork, intern  more

DSCC Launches New Ad Campaign Slamming Senate Republicans for their Toxic Plan to Slash Medicaid and Spike Costs
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches New Ad Campaign Slamming Senate Republicans for their Toxic Plan to Slash Medicaid and Spike Costs * Today, the DSCC launched a new digital ad campaign holding Senate Republicans across the country accountable for the devastating impacts of their toxic plan to slash Medicaid and spike costs - leaving millions of Americans uninsured in order to pay for a tax giveaway for b  more

Georgia Chamber Hosts Second Annual Future of Small Business Summit
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Georgia Chamber Hosts Second Annual Future of Small Business Summit MACON - Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Future of Small Business Summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. More than 100 people attended the 2025 Future of Small Business Summit, which took place at Fall Line Station in Macon.   more

Georgia Institute of Technology: These 'Exploding' Capsules Could Deliver Insulin Without a Needle
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * These 'Exploding' Capsules Could Deliver Insulin Without a Needle Engineers use sodium bicarb to "self-pressurize" a pill able to deliver drugs that usually require injection directly to the small intestine. * Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making medicines for chronic illnesses easier for patients to take,   more

Georgia Tech Launches National Laboratory Collaboration Data Dashboards
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Launches National Laboratory Collaboration Data Dashboards The dashboards highlight significant achievements in joint research, funding, and innovation, demonstrating each partnership's commitment to addressing critical global challenges. * Georgia Tech has released new data dashboards showcasing the impact of its growing partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's National La  more

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Submits Comment Letter to U.S. DOT on NPRM
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Docket No. FAA-2025-0757. The company provided insights into their challenges with the proposed regulation that mandates compliance with the latest revisions of the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs). Brittnee Kikolski, representing Gulfstream's Continued Operational Safety, stated, "We believe t  more

In the News: Bill Principe Publishes Article on What Counsel Needs to Tell HR Supervisors on Day One
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * In the News: Bill Principe Publishes Article on What Counsel Needs to Tell HR Supervisors on Day One * Constangy's Workplace Safety practice group co-chair, Bill Principe, authored an article for Law.com discussing what counsel needs to tell HR supervisors on day one in order to remain in compliance with OSHA, especially in the absence of a dedicate  more

Lawdragon Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Among 2025 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Leaders
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lawdragon Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Among 2025 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Leaders * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke partners Jon Aberman, Evelyn Meltzer, and Mark Silverman have been named among Lawdragon's 2025 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers. The list includes traditional bankruptcy lawyers, specialists in leveraged finance and restr  more

Rep. Clyde Announces Launch of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Announces Launch of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * GAINESVILLE, GA -- Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) invited middle and high school students in Georgia's Ninth District to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages young Americans to showcase their creativity and coding skills by designing original apps. The submission portal   more

Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation) Passes the U.S. House * Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation bill): "Congress has passed the long-discussed Big, Beautiful, Bill Act, a  more

Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Apprenticeship Programs in Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Apprenticeship Programs in Georgia * Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is expanding apprenticeship programs for Georgians looking for jobs. Today, Sen. Ossoff is delivering over $6 million in Federal funding to the Technical College System of Georgia through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to strengthen job training programs and give Georgians more economic opportun  more