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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday May 07, 2026 ( 43 items )  

American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors The American Cancer Society has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the organization accelerates efforts to advance its vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together, they will help guide how the American Cancer Society sets priorities, stewards resources  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 20-state coalition to ask the U.S. Supreme Court, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, to clear the way for a Northern Kentucky church to build an outdoor shrine on its property. In the Kentucky-led brief, the states urge the nat  more

Attorney General James Stops Forged Temporary License Plate Scheme Operating in Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Forged Temporary License Plate Scheme Operating in Brooklyn New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and sentencing of Tyheem Evans, 28, of Brooklyn, for selling more than 50 forged temporary license plates to customers throughout New York and in other states. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the New  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Alabama Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Alabama Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Alabama were 94,794, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 93,102, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Florida Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Florida Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Florida were 528,715, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 520,491, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissi  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Georgia Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Georgia Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Georgia were 240,319, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 237,554, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissi  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Kentucky Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Kentucky Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Kentucky were 94,098, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 89,334, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissi  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Mississippi Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Mississippi Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Mississippi were 60,412, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 56,933, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Co  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in North Carolina Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in North Carolina Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in North Carolina were 239,026, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 225,364, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Reg  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in South Carolina Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in South Carolina Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in South Carolina were 124,225, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 120,535, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Reg  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Tennessee Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Tennessee Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Tennessee were 161,528, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 145,664, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Comm  more

Carter Center to Host 30th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 19
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * The Carter Center to Host 30th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 19 Event Will Feature Keynote Address by Patrick J. Kennedy, Guest Appearance by Grammy Award-Winning Artist India.Arie * Media are invited to cover the 30th Annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum, hosted by The Carter Center on May 19 to advance mental health policy, systems, and practice in Georgi  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Growing Divide in How Teachers View Student Learning Progress
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a   more

Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Demanding a Halt in Changes to EAMC
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Demanding a Halt in Changes to EAMC * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Earl "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Brian Jack (GA-03) in sending a letter to the Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War, urging that changes to the Eisenhower Army Medical Cen  more

Congressman Bishop on the passing of entrepreneur & humanitarian, Ted Turner
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop on the passing of entrepreneur & humanitarian, Ted Turner ALBANY, Ga. - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement after the passing of humanitarian and entrepreneur, Ted Turner:  "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Turner. His vision transformed the landscape of American media-creating outlets that changed how we receive ne  more

Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis  more

Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought battered and nutrient poor soils
TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought battered and nutrient poor soils Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.  Termed "hooked hairs" in a new study published  more

Court Dismisses Georgia Lawyer's Reinstatement Petition
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Court Dismisses Georgia Lawyer's Reinstatement Petition * The Tennessee Supreme Court on May 5 dismissed a reinstatement petition filed by Georgia lawyer Meredith Gardial. On Feb. 23, Gardial filed a petition to reinstate her Tennessee law license.  The Board of Professional Responsibility opposed the petition, noting that she had outstanding requirements with the  more

CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express With Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times
CALGARY, Alberta, May 7 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with dedicated train, faster transit times Calgary, Alberta and Jacksonville, Florida - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) (CSX ) today announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) premium service featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looki  more

Delta continues to power the world's busiest airport--time and again
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta continues to power the world's busiest airport--time and again * Delta's hometown hub Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) has once again taken the crown as the world's busiest airport. Airports Council International World's ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' annual rankings reveal ATL served more than 106 million passengers in 2025. ATL has held the world's b  more

Five Eckerd College Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Fellowships
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Five Eckerd College alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowships While many people prefer eating oysters--on the half shell with mignonette, dressed up Rockefeller-style, or fried with lemon wedges and tartar sauce--AJ Gross '23 much prefers studying them. A graduate student at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, Gross is researching how pollutants like pesticides and  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret 'Gender Transition' Policies
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to  more

Ga. Gov. Kemp Signs Bills Supporting Law Enforcement
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Bills Supporting Law Enforcement Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian P. Kemp - alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, public safety leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the state - signed multiple bills into law today strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement in Georgia.   more

Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones Supports Public Safety Legislation Becoming Law
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Supports Public Safety Legislation Becoming Law Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement commending Governor Brian Kemp for signing public safety legislation into law at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. "I want to thank Governor Brian Kemp for signing these measures into law today," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "Georgia continues to b  more

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Protecting Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Protecting Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Crommission Director Johnny Sabo, members of the General Assembly, and other agriculture and natural resource officials, signed multiple bills into law today supp  more

Greenberg Traurig Launches Consumer Protection Insights Blog
MIAMI, Florida, May 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Launches Consumer Protection Insights Blog * ATLANTA - May 6, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has launched a new legal blog focused on consumer protection law, policy, and enforcement activity. The firm's Consumer Protection Insights examines regulatory developments and enforcement trends flowing from the Consumer Financial Protection Burea  more

Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to serve as next dean of the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to serve as next dean of the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications The University of Kansas has selected Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, associate dean for faculty affairs and administration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine, as the next dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications. Rosenbaum-Andre is also the chair of   more

Junior Harris Wallace selected as finalist for Truman Scholarship
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Junior Harris Wallace selected as finalist for Truman Scholarship * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University junior Harris Wallace was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship, which is one of the most prestigious scholarships for juniors who want a career in public service. "Discovering my passion for public service has been a core part of my time at Mercer," Wallace said. "I would not be receiving th  more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: NASA's Roman Telescope Poised to Transform Hunt for Elusive Neutron Stars
LIVERMORE, California, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * NASA's Roman telescope poised to transform hunt for elusive neutron stars Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy. However, most of them are effectively invisible. A new study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics sugg  more

Mercer senior's gluten-free cake mix now in stores, online
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer senior's gluten-free cake mix now in stores, online * Chloe Paulk believes that "everyone deserves a piece of cake," and she's using her prize money from Mercer University's Next Big Idea contest to continue her work bringing that motto to life. The graduating senior, an entrepreneurship and marketing double-major, recently won first place and $4,000 in the School of Business competition, in which students  more

Ohio State program pairs scientists, MBA students to advance technology
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State program pairs scientists, MBA students to advance technology * A new program at The Ohio State University fosters collaboration between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researchers and master's in business administration (MBA) students. The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FLIE) program is designed to team graduate students from business and STEM fields to exp  more

Pa. State Sens. Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senators Pennycuick, Miller Introduce Measure to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Pennsylvania Senator Nick Miller (D-16) announced the introduction of legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients wh  more

Pepsi-Cola Workers in Georgia Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Pepsi-Cola Workers in Georgia Join Teamsters * (JONESBORO, Ga.) - Over 30 workers at the Pepsi facility in Stonecrest, Ga., have voted to join Teamsters Local 528. The sales representatives organized for fair wages, stronger workplace protections, and respect. "We are proud to welcome these new members to the Teamsters," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Br  more

Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da  more

RWU Law Students Gain Experiential Learning Through Rhode Island Eviction Protection Project
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Law Students Gain Experiential Learning Through Rhode Island Eviction Protection Project * BRISTOL, R.I. - As Rhode Island continues to face an affordable housing crisis, Roger Williams University School of Law is addressing the issue through experiential learning that connects students with real clients and community needs. Across the state, many renters spend more than half of their income on h  more

Salk Institute welcomes Sarah Wolf Hallac to Board of Trustees
LA JOLLA, California, May 6 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk Institute welcomes Sarah Wolf Hallac to Board of Trustees * LA JOLLA-Sarah Wolf Hallac has been appointed to the Salk Institute's Board of Trustees. She brings broad experience spanning technology, finance, and philanthropy and will help guide the Institute as it advances foundational science that fuels future breakthroughs. Hallac is an advisor to VectoIQ and a director o  more

School Award Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff, Students
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * School Award Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff, Students * For the fourth year in a row, Rollins hosted a community awards ceremony to honor outstanding faculty, staff, and students with public recognition for their contributions to the school and to public health. Held in the Margaret H. Rollins Room, people from across departments and ranks came to cheer on coll  more

Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in Conyers
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in Conyers Conyers, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is strengthening public safety in Conyers.  Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver new portable radios and a Mobile Command Vehicle to the Conyers Police Department to better protect its residents and strengthen emergency response efforts. Sen. Ossoff is delivering $  more

Sen. Ossoff Secures Commitment from VA Secretary Collins to Work on Preventing Veteran Foreclosure
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Secures Commitment from VA Secretary Collins to Work on Preventing Veteran Foreclosure U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured a commitment from the VA Secretary to focus on preventing veteran foreclosure. Last week, during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs hearing, Sen. Ossoff secured a commitment from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collin  more

SFU researchers get funding boost to forecast whale movements using AI
BURNABY, British Columbia, May 6 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU researchers get funding boost to forecast whale movements using AI By Robyn Stubbs  Simon Fraser University researchers have received nearly $1 million in special funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to develop an artificial intelligence-powered system that forecasts whale movements in busy shipping corridors. The Humans and Algorithms Listening for Orcas (HALLO) project aims to  more

Top Dog: Stockton K-9 Team Wins National Title at Home
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 6 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Top Dog: Stockton K-9 Team Wins National Title at Home * Atlantic City, N.J. -Stockton University Police Chief Tracy Stuart and her K-9 partner, Freya, made what could be their final national competition together one to remember. The duo won the explosives detection division at the United States Police Canine Association's 2026 National Detector Dog Trials with a perfect score this week at Harrah's Atlantic  more

USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to Highlight AI, Talent Growth and Tax Tools
TUCKER, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to Highlight AI, Talent Growth and Tax Tools Amid shifting legislation, expanding global export opportunities, changing tax policies and rapid technological advancement, financial leaders in the poultry and egg industry are managing an increasingly complex business environment. In addition to the demands of daily rep  more

Warnock Announces Nearly $90 Million in New Federal Funding for Outstanding Helene Payments to Georgia
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Announces Nearly $90 Million in New Federal Funding for Outstanding Helene Payments to Georgia * This follows Senator Warnock's most recent announcement, securing roughly $75 million in outstanding Helene payments To date, Senator Warnock has helped unlock over a billion dollars in disaster-related federal funding owed to the state This latest tranche of disaster-related funding come  more