News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
AELP Applauds Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for Signing FAIR Rx Act Into Law
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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AELP Applauds Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for Signing FAIR Rx Act Into Law
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Washington, D.C. -Following Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's signing of the Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act, which would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from running pharmacies, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following stateme
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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AG Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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AG Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act
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Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti on Tuesday announced that the state has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray
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Americans for Tax Reform, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Energy & Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform with 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Brett Guthrie
Chairman
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Gus Bilirakis
Chairman
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat
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Belmont University: Architecture Students Partner With Danny Gokey to Design Nonprofit Village
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Architecture Students Partner with Danny Gokey to Design Nonprofit Village
Collaborative studio project centers wellness, community care
By Clara LoCricchio
For the fourth-year architecture students at O'More College of Architecture & Design, their Spring Studio final project wasn't hypothetical. Singer, philanthropist and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey came to Belmont with a real piece of land in Antioc
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Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump's Likeness
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump's Likeness
Plan conflicts with federal law, precedent and tradition
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to rescind any consideration of producing a gold coin with the likeness of President Donald J. Trump, noting t
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) signed onto legislation aimed at keeping Congress in Washington during a government shutdown until a resolution is reached. Crapo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Ma
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita
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ETSU launches new disaster sciences graduate degree
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 26 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU launches new disaster sciences graduate degree
ETSU's new Master of Science in Environment, Health and Disaster Sciences prepares students for careers in disaster resilience, environmental health and public health.
At East Tennessee State University, a new graduate degree is preparing students to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing communities today - from disaster prepare
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ETSU's Dr. Janel Paulk earns prestigious fellowship
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 26 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU's Dr. Janel Paulk earns prestigious fellowship
East Tennessee State University's Dr. Janel Paulk, a faculty member in the Department of Computing, has been selected for the prestigious Presidential Innovation Fellowship program (PIF). Paulk was chosen to serve as part of the 2026-27 10-member cohort, earning a one-year appointment focused on pushing forward a special project within the fed
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0, and the Anti-Weaponization Fund
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0, and the Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0, and the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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Institute for Justice Applauds Tennessee for Removing Burdensome Regulations for Makeup Artists
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Institute for Justice Applauds Tennessee for Removing Burdensome Regulations for Makeup Artists
Yesterday, HB 2530, sponsored by Rep. William Lambeth and a companion to Sen. Jack Johnson's SB 2224, was signed by Gov. Bill Lee. The bill fully exempts makeup artists in the state from cosmetology licensing. Previously, makeup artists who wished to practice outside of a retail store would need to app
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Judge Declines to Block Newly Drawn Congressional Map
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Judge Declines to Block Newly Drawn Congressional Map
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A federal judge on Tuesday declined to temporarily block Tennessee's newly redrawn congressional map, ruling that plaintiffs-several Black Memphis voters and organizations represented by the ACLU-had not demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success in their claims that the map was racially discriminatory.
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Knoxville Lawyer Dies at 89
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Knoxville Lawyer Dies at 89
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Knoxville lawyer Joe Mont McAfee died May 17 at age 89. He completed his law degree at the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law.
In 1961, he was commissioned as first lieutenant in the Army JAG Corp completing his military justice training at the University of Virginia School of Law.
McAfee practiced business law at
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Let the States Regulate Gambling, Better Markets' Amicus Brief Details
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release:
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Let the States Regulate Gambling, Better Markets' Amicus Brief Details
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Dominick Freda, Legal Director of Better Markets, issued the following statement on the filing of an amicus brief in support of Tennessee's authority to regulate Kalshi and other so-cal
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Lipscomb University: Faith and Resilience Lead Radiro to a Future in Biomedical Research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Faith and resilience lead Radiro to a future in biomedical research
Kim Chaudoin
For Vivi Radiro, walking across the graduation stage in May was more than the completion of a degree.
It was the culmination of a journey marked by perseverance, shaped by faith and family, and rooted in a promise made years ago thousands of miles away.
Radiro, who is from Kisumu, Kenya, earned her Bachelor of Science degree i
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Lipscomb University: Senior Shares Her Thoughts on Faith and Science in National Journal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Senior shares her thoughts on faith and science in national journal
Chemistry student earns rare distinction as published author in academia before earning her degree this past May.
By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078
You might think that Dr. John Smith, professor and department chair in chemistry, most often likes to think about small things: molecules, atomic particles or nanocrystals.
But Smith
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MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Ariel Nicastro, an alumna of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and former Buchanan Fellow, has been accepted into the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education's U.S. Teaching Assistantship program administered by Fulbright Austria.
Having just earned her bachelor's degree in physics at MTSU, Nicastr
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
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NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply
Rockville, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review an application for a major new uranium enrichment facility in Tennessee, a project aimed at expanding domestic nuclear fuel production and reducing U.S. reliance on foreign enrichment sources. Orano Enrichment USA LLC
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Nursing Major Morgan Hicks Gains Global Health Experience Through Gilman Scholarship
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 26 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Nursing Major Morgan Hicks Gains Global Health Experience Through Gilman Scholarship
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Gaining global perspective for her future goals, Morgan Hicks is looking forward to spending her summer in London and Amsterdam. A nursing major originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Hicks is hoping to bring her love of travel and her passion for nursing to her study abroad experience.
Before applying for th
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PHOENIX CENTER STUDY DEBUNKS EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FOR CHATTANOOGA'S EPB MUNICIPAL BROADBAND NETWORK
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Phoenix Center issued the following news release:
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NEW PHOENIX CENTER STUDY DEBUNKS EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FOR CHATTANOOGA'S EPB MUNICIPAL BROADBAND NETWORK
Analysis finds that claims of over 10,000 jobs created by the EPB network misrepresent the academic research they cite and are contradicted by direct empirical evaluation
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Since 2010, Chattanooga, Tennessee's EPB municipal fiber-optic network--built at a cost of $390 million, largely financed by fede
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Record Number of Lipscomb Students Achieve Academic Publication and Publishable Research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Cited for Excellence
Lipscomb students earn rare distinction as published authors in academia before earning their degree, across disciplines from biology to poetry.
By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078
Academics know that notoriety in research is usually long in coming.
Scientific research projects take years to complete and academia reserves its journal space for only the best of peer work. So, it is rare,
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Schaefer to Serve as Winston Law Interim Dean
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Schaefer to Serve as Winston Law Interim Dean
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The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law has announced that the Art Stolnitz Distinguished Professor of Law Paula Schaefer has been named interim dean of the law school, beginning July 1.
She will succeed Lonnie T. Brown Jr., who has been named dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Schaefer joi
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Sen. Wyden Issues Letter to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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May 12, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Secretary Kennedy,
Since you became Secretary, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) has gutted the
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Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Health Care Services Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Health Care Services Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia
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Ringgold, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are strengthening health care across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver health care upgrades for metro Atlanta and North Georgia communities, including hospita
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State Museum to Premiere Film About State Flag
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Museum to Premiere Film About State Flag
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The Tennessee State Museum on May 30 will premiere a new documentary about the origins of the state flag and its designer, Captain Le Roy Reeves.
A graduate of Johnson City College, Reeves originally planned to become a teacher.
After a brief stint, he left teaching to take the Tennessee Bar Exam and joined his fa
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Fights to Protect Tennessee's Authority to Regulate Sports Wagering
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Fights to Protect Tennessee's Authority to Regulate Sports Wagering
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced his office filed an opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, asking the court to reverse a lower court ruling that blocked Tennessee from enforcing its sports wagering laws against KalshiEX LLC.
Kals
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Tennessee Tech's nutrition and dietetics program celebrates 50 years of accreditation
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech's nutrition and dietetics program celebrates 50 years of accreditation
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Tennessee Tech University recently celebrated 50 years of its accredited didactic program in dietetics, recognizing a program that has prepared generations of nutrition professionals while continuing to expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in health care and clinical nutrition.
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U.S. Army Reserve engineers strengthen readiness during Transatlantic Castle 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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U.S. Army Reserve engineers strengthen readiness during Transatlantic Castle 26
HOHENFELS, Germany - Engineers from the U.S. Army Reserve are transforming training infrastructure during exercise Transatlantic Castle by applying construction skills and tactical engineering capabilities to improve training areas used by future rotational forces at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's (JMRC
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Alabama Infrastructure and Dredging Priorities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Alabama Infrastructure and Dredging Priorities with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President's Budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. She spoke with witnesses L
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Vogel Group Expands Lobbying Team in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Vogel Group Expands Lobbying Team in Nashville
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Washington D.C.-based lobbying firm Vogel Group has expanded its presence in Nashville with the addition of four individuals from Holland & Knight's government affairs group.
The Nashville Post reports that Catie Lane Bailey and Annie Beckstrom have joined the firm as principals, while Mack Cooper and Chase Ingles j
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Wofford Student Researchers Share Insights on Youth Perspectives in Spartanburg Neighborhoods
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 24 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Dream neighborhoods, real insights
Wofford students share research on youth perspectives of Spartanburg communities
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Wofford student researchers asked a group of third graders in Spartanburg to envision their dream neighborhoods. Obstacle courses and trees made of money were two of the more imaginative responses, but what they also gained were crucial insights into the daily lives of local children.
Th
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