WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi: * * * Georgia Passes Legislation Moving to 3.99% Flat Income Tax, Moving Closer to Zero Republican lawmakers in Atlanta passed legislation last week moving Georgia closer to a 0% income tax, a win for taxpayers and businesses across the state. Thanks to Georgia's adoption of a flat income tax in 2022, every Georgian family and small business will see a tax cut as a  more

ATHENS, Georgia, April 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Artemis II set for Friday splashdown with UGA-built technology onboard Franklin College alumnus developed instrument used to help in the spacecraft's air monitoring system By Joy Pope An instrument designed by a University of Georgia graduate is currently on its way back to Earth after the successful completion of NASA's Artemis II mission. Since the April 1 launch, four NASA astronauts have been aboar  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * California's economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP What you need to know: California's economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation -- continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the second-largest state, Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia: * * * Russia to Armenia: Do as We Say Armenia has few options despite its rapprochement with Azerbaijan and Turkey and ties to the EU. None provides Yerevan with viable security. * When on April 1, Armenia's Prime Minister Nik  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * CEO Magazine ranks Kennesaw State Executive MBA top program in Georgia * Kennesaw State University's Executive Master of Business Administration in the Michael J. Coles College of Business ranked first in Georgia by CEO Magazine's 2026 Global Executive MBA Rankings. CEO Magazine also ranked the program as tied for No. 1 in the United States and tied for No. 5 in the world. The recognition conti  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brian Jack Delivers $1.98 Million Federal Investment in City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Research * NEWNAN, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) visited City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan to deliver the $1.98 million federal investment he secured through the federal government's Community Development Fund for cancer prevention and early  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Appoints New Members to Executive Committee * Constangy is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Antonucci, Damon Kitchen, and Piyumi Samaratunga as new members of the firm's Executive Committee, along with Taren Greenidge and David Steffen as ad hoc members. The firm also recognizes and thanks Maureen Knight, Kristine Sims, an  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 10 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Exactly Right Media Welcomes Popular True Crime Podcasts "Disgraceland" And "Hollywoodland" To Its Programming Slate Through Exactly Right Media's exclusive distribution and co-production partnership with iHeart, host Jake Brennan's popular series will also join iHeartPodcasts' network of shows * LOS ANGELES - Exactly Right Media (ERM), the podcast network behind "My Favorite Murder," and iHeartPodcasts wel  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by partners Benjamin M. Ebbink and Usama Kahf: * * * Could New Privacy Law Coalition Help Curb California Wiretapping Litigation? What Businesses Need to Know About CIPA Reform A broad coalition of California businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations formally launched a campaign this week to push for reform of the state law being weaponized against busin  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, April 10 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * Former NFL Star to Speak at University of Mount Olive Commencement The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that former NFL star and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday will serve as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement ceremony. The event will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 AM. Saturday brings a wealth of experience, both as a leader in professional football and as a   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy - a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia's regional food ba  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Election Integrity Team to Monitor Hungary's Elections * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that an eight-member election-integrity team will monitor the April 12 Hungarian parliamentary elections. The vote will determine the next government and prime minister. Judicial Watch previously sent an election observer team to Hungary for its 2022 election - independe  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Law360 Selects 6 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys for 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards NEW YORK - Six Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys will serve on the 2026 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards. As members, they will provide feedback on the publication's coverage and offer insights to help shape Law360's reporting within their respective practice areas. Board Memberships: Consumer Protection Ashley L. Tayl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Malko Explores the Role of Active Listening in Effective Dispute Resolution in The Daily Report * Taft attorney Simon Malko authored the article "Active Listening: An Indispensable Skill in Dispute Resolution," published in The Daily Report. Malko discusses how active listening techniques, such as mirroring and summarizing, can help mediators and attorneys build trust, better unders  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP wins in Legal Case Protecting Massachusetts Voters from DOJ * BOSTON - Today, the NAACP celebrated a decisive legal victory after a federal court dismissed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking access to the unredacted voter registration records of millions of Massachusetts residents. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin dismissed the case, writing that the U.S. At  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare issued the following statement on April 7, 2026, by President and CEO Max Richtman: * * * The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare PAC, one of the nation's premiere organizations advocating for older adults, is endorsing Senator Jon Ossoff for reelection. Senator Ossoff understands that affordability is the most pressing issue facing Georgians, and that protecting and enhancing Social Se  more

TUCKER, Georgia, April 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Evaluate Variability and Lot Definitions in Secondary Poultry Processing * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating whether "combos" can reasonably be treated as independent lots, specifically when it comes to food safety, particularly Salmonella. The research is part of the Association  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Riccio College of Engineering Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni * The Riccio College of Engineering has announced the 11 recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards (OAA). The awardees represent the college's five departments and this year include five Distinguished Alumni and six Outstanding Young Alumni. Visionary leaders in their field, recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award ha  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Backing Bill to Require Federal Government to Get Local Approval for ICE Detention Facilities, Including Social Circle * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bill that would require local approval before the Federal government can open ICE detention facilities, like in Social Circle. Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Respect for Local Communities Act, which would req  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working to Help Georgians Combat Soaring Rent Costs * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is helping Georgia families who are struggling with soaring rent costs. Sen. Ossoff worked with Republicans and Democrats to increase funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program to help Georgians afford housing. Through the   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in Sumter County * Americus, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new patrol vehicles for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver new patrol vehicles for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. The Federal fundi  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This opportunity represented a continuation of Setman's research into the intersection between socia  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Allen Announces Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), will hold a hearing titled "Examining the Policies  more

ATHENS, Georgia, April 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA College of Public Health moves up 12 spots in U.S. News Ranking The University of Georgia College of Public Health is rising in the rankings. In an impressive climb for 2026, the college rose 12 spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking for Best Public Health Schools. This increase recognizes the college's growing program offerings, strong research funding, high career placement rate follo  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Over-the-Counter Topical Lidocaine Patches * News Release 25-057 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1498 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain over-the-counter topical lidocaine patches. The products at issue in the investigation are descri  more

TUCKER, Georgia, April 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards o  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA earns 'New Ivy' distinction from Forbes for third straight year For the third year running, Forbes magazine has named the University of Virginia a "New Ivy." To make its determination, the media outlet compiled a list of all four-year, degree-granting public and private nonprofit colleges across the United States - minus the traditional Ivy League schools, including Harvard, Princeton and Ya  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 9 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Faculty, Staff Dive into Design Thinking via LEGOs * For one fast-paced day, University of West Georgia faculty and staff traded laptops for LEGO bricks and stepped into a world of imagination, collaboration and bold experimentation. In an intensive workshop blending design thinking - a technique for creative problem-solving that focuses on understanding user needs, challenging assumptions a  more