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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 64 items )  

Accuracy in Media: DEI Loophole on Display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI loophole on display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University Universities in Ohio haven't dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so. This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names. "While we have been impacted to an extent   more

Albany State University Named No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia for 2026
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Named No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia for 2026 Albany State University (ASU) has been named the No. 1 Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Georgia for 2026 by MBASchools.org, an independent graduate business education research platform. The recognition places Albany State at the top of Georgia's MBA landscape, affirming the program's academic rigor, ACBSP accredi  more

Albany State University Showcases Student Innovation at 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Showcases Student Innovation at 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Albany State University (ASU), through its Center for Transformational Student Experiences (CTSE), proudly hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, bringing together student scholars, faculty mentors, and academic leaders to celebrate the power of inquiry, innovation, and discovery. This year's   more

Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The University is honored to welcome  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue  more

Atlanta Hawks' Former Senior Vice President of Finance Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Atlanta Hawks' Former Senior Vice President of Finance Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement A former Atlanta Hawks accounting executive, Lester T. Jones, Jr., has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the NBA team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests an  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices. The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Star  more

Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

Attorney General Schwalb Sues DC Government Contractor for Defrauding District and Stealing Wages from Workers
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Sues DC Government Contractor for Defrauding District and Stealing Wages from Workers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit against Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC (Sequoia Row), and its owner and CEO, Paul Lawrence, for exploiting DC's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program and fraudulently securing over $13 million in DC gover  more

Beekeeper's Homecoming: Renowned Honey Bee Scientist Jamie Ellis Returns to Lead UGA Bee Program
ATHENS, Georgia, May 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * A beekeeper's homecoming: Renowned honey bee scientist Jamie Ellis returns to lead UGA Bee Program Takeaways * Mentorship legacy: On June 1, CAES alum Jamie Ellis will succeed his former mentor, Keith Delaplane, as director of the UGA Bee Program. * Proven track record: During his tenure at the University of Florida, Ellis built a program that secured over $9.3 million in grants and produced nearly 1,000 pu  more

Binghamton University: Student Takes Top Honors in Art of Science Contest
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking   more

Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Farm Bill, which includes hard-fought wins and recognitions for Georgia farmers. Included in this bill are Rep. Carter's request for a study on the Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index   more

Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching Ossoff
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching Ossoff * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I voted with President Donald Trump and his promise to deliver a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Ameri  more

Charline Bou Mansour joins CNN Creators team
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Charline Bou Mansour joins CNN Creators team * April 30th, 2026 Doha, April 30 th, 2026. Charline Bou Mansour will this week join the CNN Creators line-up as a Senior Journalist, as the show returns to its base in Doha. Bou Mansour joins CNN from Sky News, where she was a digital video reporter. A specialist in digital storytelling, explainers, and in-depth reporting - ranging from cultural, social an  more

CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE'
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE' * April 30th, 2026 CNN Style's Inaugural Weekly Newsletter 'Big Style' Debuts Saturday, May 9th Authored by Fashion Expert and CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian New York, New York - April 30, 2026 - Today CNN Style announced its first newsletter offering, Big Style, authored by CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian. A seasoned fashi  more

Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners * Thirty years ago, VHB created the RISE President's Awards to recognize employees across VHB for outstanding performance, demonstrated commitment to our culture, and contributions to VHB's growth and success. Thr  more

Congress passes bill to re-open the Department of Homeland Security
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Congress passes bill to re-open the Department of Homeland Security * Delta issued the below statement following the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security. "We are relieved and grateful that Congress has finally passed a bill to re-open the Department of Homeland Security after a 75-day shutdown. Unfortunately, this unprecedented shutdown which forced TSA officers to go without a  more

Congressman Allen Votes for Budget Framework to Fund ICE and Border Protection
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Votes for Budget Framework to Fund ICE and Border Protection * Last night, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33, which establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump's term, ensuring these agencies are able to keep the American people safe from threats.  more

Congressman Bishop Statement on Supreme Court Decision Destroying the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Statement on Supreme Court Decision Destroying the Voting Rights Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to today's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which erodes Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: "The price of freedom is truly eternal vigilance. Today's U.S. Supreme Court dec  more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On National Honesty Day, Here Are GOP Senate Candidates' Biggest Lies, Flip-Flops, and Broken Promises
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * On National Honesty Day, Here Are GOP Senate Candidates' Biggest Lies, Flip-Flops, and Broken Promises The only thing Senate Republicans are honest about is their fear of losing the majority * On National Honesty Day, one thing is clear: Republican Senate candidates have a problem telling the truth. Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are running... from their recor  more

Directors of Coca-Cola Elects Two New Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company Elects Two New Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend * ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 - The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced the election of two new company officers and the approval of the company's regular quarterly dividend. Sedef Salingan Sahin, who began a new role as Chief Digital Officer of the compan  more

District of Columbia Courts Recognizes 29 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * District of Columbia Courts Recognizes 29 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, has named 29 Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes those who dedicate significant time to pro bono service. The annual l  more

EPA Announces $2.1 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $2.1 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Georgia * ATLANTA (April 30, 2026) - This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen sys  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Did Your Company Miss the March 2 OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Deadline? Here's Your 6-Step Recovery Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * Did Your Company Miss the March 2 OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Deadline? Here's Your 6-Step Recovery Plan If your company was supposed to submit injury and illness data to OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by March 2 but didn't, you're not alone. We're getting reports on an almost-daily basis from employers who are just now realizing that they missed this key deadline. The goo  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: DOL's New Joint Employer Proposal Could Impact The Tech Industry - What Your Business Needs To Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 30, 2026: * * * DOL's New Joint Employer Proposal Could Impact The Tech Industry: What Your Business Needs To Know Technology businesses relying on staffing firms or subcontractors for content moderation, IT support, ad operations, or other services may soon have clearer lines around whether they can be held jointly liable for their contractors' wage or leave violations. A new proposal from the Depar  more

Food Security: Reducing Food Loss and Waste is Our Best Investment for Mitigating Current and Future Food Crises
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 1 (TNSrpt) -- CARE International issued the following news release: * * * Food security: Reducing food loss and waste is our best investment for mitigating current and future food crises New CARE report highlights urgent and practical solutions to strengthen food security, support women farmers, and build climate resilience * Atlanta, Georgia -- As global food systems face mounting pressure from conflict, climate shocks and rising hunger, new and ongoing wars are   more

Georgia College: Kemp Appoints Alumna Dorothy Hull as District Attorney for the Towaliga Circuit
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Kemp appoints alumna Dorothy Hull as District Attorney for the Towaliga Circuit By Margaret Schell Dorothy Vinson Hull ('93) was appointed April 20 by Gov. Brian Kemp as District Attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, serving Butts, Lamar and Monroe Counties. Hull began her career as a law clerk for the Superior Court judges of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit before beginning her career as a prosecutor in  more

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: Don't Bring D.C. Math to Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by President and CEO Kyle Wingfield: * * * Don't Bring D.C. Math to Georgia It seems every year adds a bit of national political rancor to our more agreeable state. The Georgia General Assembly in particular has remained both more civil and-no coincidence-more productive than the United States Congress, though that too has ebbed over time. Georgia's more constructive way of doi  more

Georgia State University: Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact. A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently   more

House Passes 2026 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes 2026 Farm Bill * Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which builds on the historic agriculture investments made in H.R. 1, often known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "Rural America needs a new Farm B  more

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Assoc  more

Illegal Alien Who Led Massive International Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring From Behind Bars Sentenced to Federal Prison With 14 Others
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Illegal Alien Who Led Massive International Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring from Behind Bars Sentenced to Federal Prison with 14 Others Sentencing Results from Atlanta Homeland Security Task Force Investigation * Servando Corona Penaloza, who is a Mexican illegal alien and Georgia state prison inmate, was sentenced to 25 years in fe  more

JA and Delta launch Clayton County "Discovery Center" to help next gen careers take flight
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * JA and Delta launch Clayton County "Discovery Center" to help next gen careers take flight * Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation, Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ', and Clayton County Public Schools ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' are proud to announce the opening of the JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County, with  more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: State-Driven Nuclear Expansion is Winning Energy Race
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by non-resident fellow Christopher Nye in its China Brief: * * * State-Driven Nuclear Expansion is Winning Energy Race Executive Summary: * The People's Republic of China (PRC) now commands the world's largest overall nuclear construction pipeline, placing Beijing on a credible path to surpass the United States in operable nuclear capacity before 2030. * Policy continuity--including the 2024 En  more

Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Move to Institutionalize the Middle Corridor
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by sinologist and policy analyst Vusal Guliyev in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Move to Institutionalize the Middle Corridor Executive Summary: * Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are accelerating cooperation on the Middle Corridor to enhance regional connectivity. Kazakhstani Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced at the April 2 Organization of Turkic States m  more

Justice Department Settles Disability Discrimination Case Against Property Management Company for $750,000
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Justice Department Settles Disability Discrimination Case Against Property Management Company for $750,000 Settlement is Second Largest Obtained by Department in an Individual Fair Housing Act Case * The Justice Department announced today a $750,000 agreement to settle allegations that Indian Oaks Apartments LTD, Russell Management Services LLC, H.J. Russell & Company, and The Russ  more

Justice Dept.: Two Americans Who Attacked Multiple U.S. Victims Using ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware Sentenced to Prison
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Two Americans Who Attacked Multiple U.S. Victims Using ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware Sentenced to Prison Two American cybersecurity professionals were sentenced today to four years each in prison for their role in a conspiracy to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through extortion in connection with ransomware attacks occurring in 2023. Ryan Goldberg, 40, of Georgia, and Kevin Martin,  more

Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony * Kennesaw State University leaders on Wednesday presented awards to five of the institution's most outstanding employees at its annual staff awards event at the KSU Center. Supporting the faculty and students in Kennesaw State's core mission of teaching, learning, and discovery through research are thousands of people workin  more

Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools * University of West Georgia alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth '06 '16 has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools. The Carroll County Board of Education announced Ainsworth's appointment this spring, citing her leadership and commitment to the district's mission of ensuring every student graduates enrolled,  more

Mercer alumna helps share NASA's Artemis II story with the world
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer alumna helps share NASA's Artemis II story with the world * A Mercer University alumna helped bring NASA's Artemis II mission into the homes of millions of people. From the launch on April 1 to splash down on April 10, it was hard to escape NASA's live coverage, which was carried on most, if not all, major streaming platforms. It even made a top 10 list on Netflix, allowing many viewers to discover NASA  more

National WIC Association Opposes USDA Reorganization Plan, Warns of Risk to WIC Operations and Families
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * National WIC Association Opposes USDA Reorganization Plan, Warns of Risk to WIC Operations and Families Today, U.S. Secretary Rollins announced additional details of her plan to restructure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This announcement includes significant   more

NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-d  more

NOAA: By the Numbers - 2026 North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * By the Numbers: 2026 North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season The 2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close in the southeast United States. We are cautiously optimistic for the species, as we saw the highest number of right whale calves born in nearly two decades. * Each fall, some North Atlantic right whales travel more than 1,000 m  more

Once Again, Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized as 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Once Again, Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized as 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Kilpatrick announced today that partners Charles Gray, Renae Wainwright, and Roger Wylie were once again recognized on the annual 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 has showcased the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource   more

Ranking Member Bishop Issues Statement at House Appropriations Committee Markup of 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA & Related Agencies Bill
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Gerogia, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on April 29, 2026, at the full committee markup of the 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies bill: * * * Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and good morning. Thank you, Ranking Member DeLauro, my counterpart, Dr. Harris, and our respective staffs. L  more

Rep. Austin Scott Applauds Final Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Applauds Final Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, passed out of the House of Representatives by a vote of 224 - 200, sending it to the Senate  more

Rep. Clyde Votes for Northeast Georgia Farmers, Supports 2026 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Votes for Northeast Georgia Farmers, Supports 2026 Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, by a vote of 224-200: "After three years of Farm Bill extensions, Washington owes our farmers, ranchers, and produce  more

Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of Budget Resolution Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.Con.Res 33: Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. "Border security and immigration enforcement are vital elements of any sovereign nation and are too important to be left unfunded. I continue to   more

Rep. Loudermilk on Reauthorization of FISA Sec. 702
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Reauthorization of FISA Sec. 702 Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the U.S. House vote on S. 1318: Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act : "Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we have faced a Constitutional dilemma, how to balance the constitutional responsibilities of the federal government to 'provide for the common defense,' wh  more

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "The Supreme Court decision gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act results from an ongoing, multi-year attack on the signature policy achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. "The blatant and cynical aim of this campaign against voting rights laws is  more

Senators Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Upgrading Rural Health Care Across Southwest Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Upgrading Rural Health Care Across Southwest Georgia * Ocilla, Ga. -U.S. Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new resources to upgrade rural health care across Southwest Georgia. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver health care upgrades for Southwest Georgia communities, including Federal funding to  more

Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Recreational Opportunities for Atlanta Families
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Recreational Opportunities for Atlanta Families * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering resources to upgrade recreational facilities in Atlanta. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta upgrade infrastructure at the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth Y  more

Shaped by Service to Others: Landon Kight's Journey Towards Impact
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Shaped by Service to Others: Landon Kight's Journey Towards Impact * Through his time in Samford University's Human Development and Family Science program, Landon Kight has learned that understanding people is at the heart of making a meaningful impact. During his coursework and practicum experiences, Kight spent time observing family cases and working with children and individuals with special nee  more

South Sudan: Global supply chain disruptions, a collapsed health system and conflict drive hunger and malnutrition
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * South Sudan: Global supply chain disruptions, a collapsed health system and conflict drive hunger and malnutrition * Juba, South Sudan, April 30, 2026 - Across South Sudan, families are reaching a breaking point as conflict, displacement, global supply chain disruptions and the collapse of essential services in some parts of the co  more

Standard Bots CEO Beard Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Evan Beard, CEO, chief engineer and co-founder of Standard Bots, Glen Cove, New York, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportun  more

Steube, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Save America's Families Forests Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Save America's Families Forests Act * WASHINGTON - Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), and Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) today introduced the Save America's Family Forests Act. This bill would allow forest landowners to immediately expense reforestatio  more

The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impa  more

Thune on Democrats' Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Democrats' Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we are a nation of immigrants, but we're also a nation of laws. "That's a commonsense statement - and one on which R  more

TROY MathFest showcases undergraduate research
TROY, Alabama, April 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY MathFest showcases undergraduate research * Over April 10-11, more than 90 students from universities across the South gathered in Troy University's John Robert Lewis Hall for the 19th annual TROY MathFest, a free conference that enables undergraduate students to share their research. The only undergraduate student math conference in Alabama, TROY MathFest was started in 2004 by Dr. Ken Roblee, College of Scie  more

Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more

Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more

With Wildfires Straining Communities, Bean Backs Bipartisan Plan to Support Family Forests
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * With Wildfires Straining Communities, Bean Backs Bipartisan Plan to Support Family Forests * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17), Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) in introducing the Save America's   more