| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday January 14, 2026 ( 42 items ) |
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2026 NAIC Committee Leaders Will Advance Work on Key Issues
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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2026 NAIC Committee Leaders Will Advance Work on Key Issues
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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced its 2026 committee leadership, reaffirming the organization's commitment to collaboration and coordination as it addresses the challenges and opportunities shaping the insurance landscape.
NAIC co
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ACS Annual Statistics Report: Milestone 70 Percent 5-Year Survival Rate for all Cancers Combined; Largest Gains for Advanced and Fatal Cancers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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ACS Annual Statistics Report: Milestone 70 Percent 5-Year Survival Rate for all Cancers Combined; Largest Gains for Advanced and Fatal Cancers
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ATLANTA, January 1 3, 2026 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show, for the first time, t he five-year relative su
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Air France sponsors CNN Business coverage from Davos 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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Air France sponsors CNN Business coverage from Davos 2026
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January 13th, 2026
to promote La Premiere, its ultimate luxury travel experience
As global leaders prepare to gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Air France and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) are joining forces for the first time on a branded content campaign highlighting La Premiere, the airline's signature newly unveiled firs
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Alumna's donation strengthens CARE Services' support for KSU students in need
KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 13 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Alumna's donation strengthens CARE Services' support for KSU students in need
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Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment (CARE) Services, a department housed within Wellbeing@KSU, recently received a significant gift from Guanacaste Ventures, the philanthropic foundation led by KSU alumna Bree Pattillo, to support students facing food insecurity, housing instability, and other basic needs challen
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AMA announces recipients of $12 million precision education grant program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA announces recipients of $12 million precision education grant program
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the recipients of $12 million in grant funding aimed at modernizing how physicians learn across their career. In all, 11 teams representing more than 80 institutions secured funding from the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Pr
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As Hazelwood Turns 38, New Voices Advocates Push for Change
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026:
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As Hazelwood turns 38, New Voices advocates push for change
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, and student press freedom advocates across the country are hard at work seeking to end the decision's disastrous effects on student voices.
In the 1988 ruling, the Supreme Court held that school officials could cens
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BIDMC Researchers Help Define Risk in Multiple Myeloma Using Tumor Microenvironment Analysis
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news:
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BIDMC Researchers Help Define Risk in Multiple Myeloma Using Tumor Microenvironment Analysis
Large-Scale Study Maps Myeloma Tumor Microenvironment to Improve Risk Prediction
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Scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), in collaboration with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and leading institutions across the country, have contributed to one of the l
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Bipartisan Bill Championed by Sen. Ossoff to Expand Support for Georgia First Responders Battling Service-Related Cancer Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Bill Championed by Sen. Ossoff to Expand Support for Georgia First Responders Battling Service-Related Cancer Becomes Law
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Washington, D.C. -A bipartisan bill backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to strengthen benefits for first responders has become law.
The bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bill cosponsored by Sen. Ossoff, was recently signed into law as part of the NDAA to exp
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Carter Center to Host 2026 'Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations' Exploring the Role of Women in Shaping Relationships Between the Two Countries
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release:
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The Carter Center to Host 2026 'Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations' Exploring the Role of Women in Shaping Relationships Between the Two Countries
The Carter Center will convene leading diplomats, scholars, and experts for the annual Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations on Jan. 29-30, 2026.
This year's forum will focus on the role of women in shaping relations between the two countries from
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Carter joins effort to prevent insider trading in Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter joins effort to prevent insider trading in Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today joined Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil's (R-WI) Stop Insider Trading Act as an original cosponsor.
This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also r
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Carter sends $500K to Georgia for right whale monitoring and protection
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter sends $500K to Georgia for right whale monitoring and protection
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today announced $500,000 in funding for the Georgia Conservancy to leverage existing Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology to transmit information about North Atlantic right whales' seasonal management areas to vessels, protecting both mariners and the critical
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Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release:
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The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release
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Company Also Announces Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference
ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 - The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results Feb. 10 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress) - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) on Jan. 12, 2026, by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House dist
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Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell -- December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report:
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Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell -- December 2025
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased 0.9 percent for the 12 months ending December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted tha
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Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report:
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Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- December 2025
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach increased 2.6 percent for the 12 months ending December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria
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Consumer Price Index, South Region -- December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report:
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Consumer Price Index, South Region -- December 2025
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region was unchanged in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for food rose 0.6 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy was little
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Delta Adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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Delta adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to widebody fleet
Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.
Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-cl
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Delta to Reward Employees With Average 4+ Weeks in Extra Pay
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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Delta to reward employees with average 4+ weeks in extra pay
Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline's 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average.
Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline's 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of elig
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End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release:
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End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide
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Washington, DC - The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts and plays several crucial roles
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ERDC's SMART Scholarship Program Provides Opportunities for Aspiring STEM Professionals
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC's SMART Scholarship Program provides opportunities for aspiring STEM professionals
By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist
The Department of War (DoW) SMART Scholarship Program is designed to help science, technology, engineering and mathematics students jumpstart their careers--building the next generation of STEM experts in civilian service.
From the SMAR
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ESPN men's college basketball schedule features 17 Top 25 teams and four ranked matchups, Jan. 13-18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN men's college basketball schedule features 17 Top 25 teams and four ranked matchups, Jan. 13-18
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* 235+ games across ESPN networks
* Six of the nation's top-10 teams in action
* Four ranked-vs.-ranked matchups across ACC, SEC and Big 12
ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues at full throttle this week, featuring more than 235 games and 17 AP
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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Anatomy Supply Partners
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to ASP Global LLC dba Anatomy Supply Partners LLC from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health:
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Recipient: Doug Shaver, Chief Executive Officer, ASP Global, LLC. dba Anatomy Supply Partners, LLC, 7800 Third Flag Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168-7657, United States, doug.shaver@aspglobal.com
Issuing Office: Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Uni
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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Winder Laboratories
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Winder Laboratories LLC from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research:
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Recipient: Steven F. Pressman, CEO, Winder Laboratories, LLC, 716 Patrick Industrial Lane, Winder, GA 30680, United States
Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States
Warning Letter 320-26-36
Dear Mr. Pressman:
The United States Food and Dr
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Ga. A.G. Carr: Warner Robins Woman Convicted of Defrauding Georgia Medicaid of $5.4 Million
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026:
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Carr: Warner Robins Woman Convicted of Defrauding Georgia Medicaid of $5.4 Million
MACON, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Elizabeth Sue Ivester, 63, of Warner Robins, has been convicted on one count of Health Care Fraud and one count of Aggravated Identity Theft for engaging in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Medicaid program of more than $5.
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Ga. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Prioritizes Property Tax Reform
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026:
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones Prioritizes Property Tax Reform
Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a priority for the 2026 Legislative Session - property tax reform, which aims to address longstanding rising property taxes and the cost of living for all Georgians.
"As Lt. Governor, I have prioritized property tax reform legislation over the past three years," said Lt. Governo
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Georgia: A Year After Mzia Amaglobeli's Arrest, Press Freedom Groups Demand Her Release
VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 13 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news:
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Georgia: A year after Mzia Amaglobeli's arrest, press freedom groups demand her release
Prominent Georgian editor and media founder now behind bars for one year
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On the first anniversary of the arrest of prominent Georgian journalist and Sakharov Prize laureate Mzia Amaglobeli, the International Press Institute (IPI) today joins the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Bor
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Goodwin CLE Week 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin CLE Week 2026
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Goodwin will be hosting its tenth annual CLE Week program! This year's virtual sessions, spanning four days, will explore the latest business trends and provide expert insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscapes across various industries.
By participating in Goodwin's CLE Week, you can earn CLE credits in Arizona, Arkansas, Californ
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Protect Women's Sports
PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Protect Women's Sports
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 25 fellow Republican governors called on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect women's sports. You can find the statement here.
"Forcing women and girls to compete against men, with greater strength and speed, is the opposite of inclusive. It's unfair," wrote Governo
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Gulfstream G500 and G600 Secure EASA Steep-Approach Certification
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Jan. 13 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026:
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Gulfstream G500 and G600 Secure EASA Steep-Approach Certification
Award-Winning Aircraft Demonstrate Advanced Performance Capabilities to Earn European Certification
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 have received certification for steep approach landing by the European Union Aviation Safety A
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House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Allen Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Retirement Policy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment Labor and Pensions released the following opening statement from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce":
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Today's hearing focuses on maximizing the retirement security of American workers. Employers sponsor 837,000 retirement plans, holding almost 10 trillion dollars in assts. Of these, 755,000 are defined contr
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HPU Awards and Honors: January 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Jan. 13 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Awards and Honors: January 2026
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Twenty-one High Point University students in the Siegfried Leadership Fellows program traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, in late November to participate in the National Conference on Student Leadership, one of the nation's premier events dedicated to collegiate leadership development. They were accompanied by Dr. David Bergen, executive director of the Siegfr
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Lubrizol Expands Southeast U.S. Presence Through Partnership With Sampson Bladen Oil Company
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Expands Southeast U.S. Presence Through Partnership with Sampson Bladen Oil Company
New agreement strengthens Lubrizol's ability to deliver CPI(R), Emkarate(R), Paratherm(TM), Icematic(R), and Solest(R) products across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia.
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The Lubrizol Corporation is pleased to announce Sampson Bladen Oil Company as an authorized Stocking Pa
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McBath, Leger Fernandez, Pappas Reintroduce Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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McBath, Leger Fernandez, Pappas Reintroduce Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
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Washington, D.C. - This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), and Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroduced the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act, legislation that helps colleges and universities prevent alcohol and substance misuse and make
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New Hampshire Sends Stand With Women Legislation to Define 'Woman' and Help Protect Single-Sex Spaces to Governor Ayotte's Desk
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release:
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New Hampshire Sends Stand With Women Legislation to Define 'Woman' and Help Protect Single-Sex Spaces to Governor Ayotte's Desk
CONCORD, NH -- Momentum is building nationwide to restore clarity, fairness, and common sense to the law. Independent Women Voice's Stand with Women legislative model, which would codify definitions of "woman" and
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NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Helps Lower Prices of 10 Prescription Drugs in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Helps Lower Prices of 10 Prescription Drugs in 2026
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Washington, D.C. -Georgians can expect to see the price of prescriptions coming down this year, thanks to a law championed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff that forced drug companies to negotiate lower prices with Medicare.
In 2022, Sen. Ossoff helped pass into law a bill that forced drug companies to negotiate lower prescription drug
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NMSU Extension 4-H agents honored at national conference
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Jan. 13 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Extension 4-H agents honored at national conference
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With more than 40,000 New Mexico youth participating in 4-H activities throughout the state, New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service 4-H agents support programming for communities across all 33 counties. Several NMSU 4-H agents and 4-H youth development department staff were honored at the 2025 National Associat
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Ocasio-Cortez Highlights Widespread Job Loss After Department of Energy Cancels Billions in Energy Projects Across The Country
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez Highlights Widespread Job Loss After Department of Energy Cancels Billions in Energy Projects Across The Country
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WATCH HERE (link is external)
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) highlighted widespread job loss across New York State as a result of billions of dollars in project cancellations (link is external) by the Department of
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Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026:
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Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate
Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter (https://ij.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Miami-Gardens-Food-Truck-Letter-Sent-011326.pdf) to city officials in Miami Gardens, Florida, asking them to stop enforcing local ordinances against food trucks, in defiance of state
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S.C. Commerce Dept.: SC NEXUS Receives Federal Approval to Expand Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 14 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026:
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SC NEXUS receives federal approval to expand across South Carolina
Becoming the only Tech Hub with a statewide footprint
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a request to expand the geographic footprint of SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) to include the entire state of South Carolina. This appr
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UGA Sets Another Record With $654M in R&D Expenditures in FY25
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25
Record-high figure marks the university's seventh consecutive year of growth
By David Mitchell
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year. Since 2015, UGA's R&D activity h
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Warnock, Ossoff Secure Over $54 Million in Federal Funding to Reduce Car Accidents in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Ossoff Secure Over $54 Million in Federal Funding to Reduce Car Accidents in Georgia
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$54.2 million will be awarded to 21 projects across the state to promote safer roads and streets
The funding is made possible by the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021
Since launching in 2022, Safe Stree
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You Won't Believe How South Researchers Are Toughening Up Oysters
MOBILE, Alabama, Jan. 13 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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You Won't Believe How South Researchers Are Toughening Up Oysters
With the best of intentions, Dr. Lee Smee and other coastal Alabama researchers are deliberately terrifying baby oysters. With the tiny oysters happily settled and starting to grow, the researchers put a red-alert danger signal in the water: urine - from specific fish, crabs and snails that love to feast on oysters.
The oysters
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