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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday March 12, 2026 ( 38 items )  

AAMVA Shares Mobile Driver License Insights at Secure Technology Alliance Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Shares Mobile Driver License Insights at Secure Technology Alliance Summit * Lori Daigle, Program Manager for Outreach & Education on AAMVA's Identity Management Team, attended the Secure Technology Alliance Identity and Payments Summit in Houston, Texas, on March 2-4. Lori provided a session on the state of the mobile d  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell February 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 2.1 percent over the two months, up 2.3 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased 2.1 percent from December to February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Reg  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach February 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 1.0 percent over the two months, up 2.1 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach increased 1.0 percent from December to February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rep  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region February 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.3 percent in February, up 1.8 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.  more

CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * March 11th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 9PM ET ON CNN NEW YORK - (March 11, 2026) - Comedians Ophira Eisenberg and Moshe Kasher will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the t  more

Coalition of 46 Press-Freedom Groups Calls for Immediate Release of Nashville-Based Journalist Arrested by ICE
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Coalition of 46 Press-Freedom Groups Calls for Immediate Release of Nashville-Based Journalist Arrested by ICE Rodriguez's attorneys have filed an emergency petition, seeking an immediate review of whether her detention is legal * On Tuesday, a coalition of 46 press-freedom groups demanded that the U.S. Immigration an  more

Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School: Paper Explores Black Workers in the South and Their Views on Unions
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * New Paper Explores Black Workers in the South and Their Views on Unions Black workers in the Southeast face numerous challenges, including little advance notice of their work schedules, concerns about workplace safety and racial discrimination, but they also believe unions could alleviate some of these issues, according to a working paper co-authored by Kate Bronfenbrenn  more

DCG resident wins Best Research Article of the Year
AUGUSTA, Georgia, March 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * DCG resident wins Best Research Article of the Year * A resident at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia has received national recognition for research that sheds new light on potential surgical risks associated with herbal supplement use. Hannah Price, DMD, a third-year resident in the Department of Periodontics, is the lead author of a peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Dent  more

Delta TechOps becomes first North American Airline MRO with full LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B capability
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta TechOps becomes first North American Airline MRO with full LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B capability * With demand for narrowbody jets continuing to surge, Delta TechOps ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' has expanded its CFM International LEAP engine portfolio to become the first and only North American airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider licensed to support both the  more

Duquesne Kline School of Law Student Named Best Advocate in the Nation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law Student Named Best Advocate in the Nation Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University student Olivia Brophy, 2L, was named the number one Best Advocate in the United States of America at the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, during the weekend of March 6, 2026. The Appellate Moot Court team she is part of   more

Duquesne Kline School of Law's Appellate Moot Court Team Advances to International Competition
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law's Appellate Moot Court Team Advances to International Competition The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Appellate Moot Court team delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, during the weekend of March 6, 2026. Olivia Brophy, 2L, was named the #1 Best Jessup   more

ETSU students secure fellowships with major health systems
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 11 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU students secure fellowships with major health systems * Three soon-to-be graduates of East Tennessee State University's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in the College of Public Health have been selected for highly competitive administrative fellowships with major health care systems across the nation. "Health care administrative fellowships are highly competitive, and ET  more

Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of "Father of the Treasury" Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton County
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 11 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of "Father of the Treasury" Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton County * HAMILTON COUNTY, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton County, continuing Florida's commemoration of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary and recognizing Hamilton's lasting contributions to the American Repub  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Modern Worker Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-505) on the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee. Committee Action 115TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing On Februa  more

House Small Business Committee Issues Report on Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-500) on the Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 7401). The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Feb. 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND BILL SUMMARY On February 5, 2026, Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), introduced H.R. 7401, the Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 7401 strengthens the U.S. Small Business Administration's  more

Humanities Hub leads a week of celebrating First Amendment rights and history
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Humanities Hub leads a week of celebrating First Amendment rights and history * On March 5, a standing-room-only crowd filed into the auditorium of the Watt Family Innovation Center for a discussion of a pressing topic: the First Amendment. It was the second time during the week that students, faculty and friends of Clemson packed a hall to hear expert perspectives on U.S. constitutional rights as part o  more

ICYMI: In New Lawsuit, DNC Forces Trump Administration to Answer for Threats of Voter Intimidation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In New Lawsuit, DNC Forces Trump Administration to Answer for Threats of Voter Intimidation Yesterday, the DNC sued the Trump administration over its failure to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on any plans to deploy federal agents or troops to polling places, drop boxes, and election offices in upcoming elections. The DNC will continue to hold the T  more

International Press Institute: Georgia - New Laws Threaten to Paralyze Independent Media
VIENNA, Austria, March 12 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Georgia: New laws threaten to paralyze independent media IPI calls for stronger international response to Georgia's crackdown on media * The International Press Institute (IPI) today strongly condemns the Georgian parliament's adoption of a sweeping new legislative package that criminalizes foreign funding and cooperation, warning it will paralyze the operations of the country's  more

International Press Institute: Italy - Media Freedom Continues to Erode Amidst Multiple Challenges
VIENNA, Austria, March 12 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Italy: Media freedom continues to erode amidst multiple challenges IPI and MFRR partners share preliminary findings following two-day visit to Rome * Media freedom in Italy has continued its overall downward trajectory in the past two years, amidst the car bomb attack on one of the country's most famous journalists, new spyware attacks on reporters, politicisation of the public   more

Jeff Haidet Named to James Magazine's 2026 Most Influential Georgians list
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeff Haidet Named to James Magazine's 2026 Most Influential Georgians list * BCLP proudly celebrates Partner Jeff Haidet for being named to James Magazine 's 2026 Most Influential Georgians list for the 13th consecutive year. The yearly roster features major business, political and media players throughout the state. Jeff's profile highlights his work with dom  more

Justice Department Assists With Global Operation Targeting Environmental Crime and Waste Trafficking
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Assists with Global Operation Targeting Environmental Crime and Waste Trafficking International Law Enforcement Operation Code-Named 'Custos Viridis' Disrupts Criminal Networks to Protect the Environment from Pollution Crime Note, the press release has been updated to include a disclaimer in the penultimate paragraph. * The Justice D  more

Mission to Italy: MFRR flags ongoing media freedom erosion
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 11 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Mission to Italy: MFRR flags ongoing media freedom erosion * Media freedom in Italy has continued its overall downward trajectory in the past two years, amidst the car bomb attack on one of the country's most famous journalists, new spyware attacks on reporters, politicisation of the public broadcaster, legal harassment of journalists by governing politicians, and continued concerns over me  more

N.J. Gov. Sherrill Issues Remarks on FY 2027 Budget
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks on March 10, 2026, on fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Governor Sherrill Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Address Rising to the Mission: A More Affordable & Accountable New Jersey * Lieutenant Governor Caldwell. Senate President Scutari. Speaker Coughlin. Majority Leaders Ruiz and Greenwald. Republican Leaders Bucco and DiMaio. Members of the 222nd Legislature. Chief Justice Rabner and Judge Blee. Members of   more

New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates
KENNESAW, Georgia, March 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation.  Kennesaw State University researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtua  more

On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Sounds the Alarm About Dreamers Detained by ICE
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Sounds the Alarm About Dreamers Detained by ICE * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Cortez Masto shared the stories of 10 young Dreamers who have been held by ICE or deported without due process Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) took to the Senate floor today to call attention to the horrors young Dreamers across  more

Reps. Grijalva, Ansari, and Stanton Demand Investigation Into Death of Haitian Asylum Seeker Emmanuel Damas Held in ICE Custody
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Reps. Grijalva, Ansari, and Stanton Demand Investigation into Death of Haitian Asylum Seeker Emmanuel Damas Held in ICE Custody Representatives Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) sent a letter to outgoing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding a full investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas  more

Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi  more

Samsung Announces 10 Finalist Classrooms Advancing in National Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
SEOUL, South Korea, March 12 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Samsung Announces 10 Finalist Classrooms Advancing in National Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition Competing for $2 Million in Total Prizes, Students in Grades 6-12 Will Pitch Community-Driven STEM Solutions Live at Washington, D.C. Finalist Event * Spotlighting the next generation of innovators applying AI, design thi  more

Sen. Ossoff Blasts VA After Proposal That Would Cut Future Benefits for Disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Blasts VA After Proposal That Would Cut Future Benefits for Disabled Veterans * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is blasting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after a proposal that would cut future benefits for disabled veterans. Sen. Ossoff, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, is seeking an  more

Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band, and Megan Moroney to Rock the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in Indianapolis, April 3-5, with a Surprise Artist to Be Announced
NEW YORK, March 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band, and Megan Moroney to Rock the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in Indianapolis, April 3-5, with a Surprise Artist to Be Announced * The road to the Final Four doesn't just bring the biggest moments in college basketball -it delivers one of the most electric live music events of the year. The NCAA, TNT Sports,  more

UMass-Amherst: In Memoriam - Vladimir Borschev
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 11 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Vladimir Borschev Vladimir Borschev, 90, adjunct professor of linguistics, died Feb. 14 in Amherst. From 1998 until 2025, Borschev co-taught courses on mathematics for linguists at UMass Amherst with his wife, lecturer and Distinguished University Professor Emerita Barbara Partee. Born in Soviet Russia, prior to emigrating to the U.S. Borschev taught courses on database theory an  more

United States: IPI Condemns Arrest of Estefany Rodriguez, Calls for Her Immediate Release
VIENNA, Austria, March 12 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * United States: IPI condemns arrest of Estefany Rodriguez, calls for her immediate release Journalist's arrest is an alarming attack on press freedom * The IPI global network today expresses alarm over the arrest of Nashville Noticias journalist Estefany Rodriguez by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and calls for her immediate release. Rodriguez, who works   more

University of Georgia: Telehealth Visits May Help Breast Cancer Patients Stay on Treatment
ATHENS, Georgia, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment Remote doctor visits could be more convenient, but higher costs may be a barrier By Sydney Barrilleaux Staying in touch with doctors online could help breast cancer survivors keep up their cancer treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. After chemotherapy and surgery, most breast cancer survivors a  more

University of Mississippi: Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word
OXFORD, Mississippi, March 12 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word Janisse Ray to deliver keynote lecture; sessions also include Children's Book Festival * Stories can change the world, and the nation's leading and emerging authors, poets, scholars and publishers will gather this spring for discussion of those stories at the annual Oxford Conference for the Book. The 32nd conference, organized  more

Victory in Georgia: Charged Gospel Preacher Vindicated - ACLJ Files Lawsuit To End Leftist Veto Power Over Free Speech
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Victory in Georgia: Charged Gospel Preacher Vindicated - ACLJ Files Lawsuit To End Leftist Veto Power Over Free Speech By Liam Harrell Jason Cantrell just wanted to share the Gospel. Standing on a public sidewalk outside an abortion clinic in Forest Park, Georgia, he did what Gospel preachers have done for centuries: He opened his Bible, raised his voice, and spoke to those who passed by. He even  more

Warnock, Duvall Agree: Trump Tariffs Are Making Farming More Expensive for Georgia Producers
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Duvall Agree: Trump Tariffs Are Making Farming More Expensive for Georgia Producers * In Tuesday's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall on the impact President Trump's tariff policy is having on Georgia farmers The Trump administration's tariff policies are raising input costs, reducing mar  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Continues Push to Hold Trump Administration Responsible for Illegal Iran War on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Continues Push to Hold Trump Administration Responsible for Illegal Iran War on MS NOW * "The big winner so far of the Iran war is not the United States. It's not Iran. It's not our Gulf allies that are seeing their urban, suburban facilities being bombed in retaliation. It's the Russians." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing wi  more

Your Euro Summer era starts now: Delta debuts interactive way to dream, plan and explore Europe
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Your Euro Summer era starts now: Delta debuts interactive way to dream, plan and explore Europe * Delta is unveiling its new Delta Destinations for your Euro Summer 2026, giving customers a new way to discover their perfect European getaway. Anchored by an interactive quiz and a growing collection of curated destination guides, Delta Destinations is designed to inspire customers to explore, d  more