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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for Wednesday May 27, 2026 ( 45 items )  

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: * * * AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * 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  more

America First Policy Institute: Blackwell - Georgia Voters Deserve Transparent, Verifiable Elections
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on May 26, 2026: * * * Blackwell: Georgia Voters Deserve Transparent, Verifiable Elections The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell, chair of the Center for Election Integrity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Ohio Secretary of State, today issued the following statement on Governor Brian Kemp's proclamation reconvening the Georgia General Assembly to address the state's voting system ahead  more

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: * * * 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  more

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: * * * 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  more

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: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online * 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  more

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: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * 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  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS * 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  more

CAIR-GA, Faith, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand CSD Superintendent Dr. Whitaker Repudiate Husband's Extremist, Islamophobic Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-GA, Faith, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand CSD Superintendent Dr. Whitaker Repudiate Husband's Extremist, Islamophobic Rhetoric The Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights, Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Atlanta, STAND, North Decatur United Methodist Church, Oakhurst  more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Coercive Unionism (Briefly) Freezes Long Island RR
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * Coercive unionism (briefly) freezes Long Island RR One Long Island Rail Road worker with a $50/hr base salary pulled down $292,435 in 2024. His union went on strike last week, and he believes NY Gov. Hochul has room in the budget to pay more. * Over the weekend, five unions representing 3,500 railroad workers on the Long Island   more

CBP hosts Jacksonville enrollment event for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP hosts Jacksonville enrollment event for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a Global Entry enrollment event at the Jaxport Cruise Terminal, providing conditionally approved applicants in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia a local opportunity to complete their required in-per  more

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: * * * 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  more

David Munn, MD, appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center
AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 26 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * David Munn, MD, appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center David Munn, MD, a physician-scientist whose discoveries fundamentally reshaped the understanding of immune regulation in cancer, has been appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center at the Medical College of Georgia. He has served as interim director since March, during which time he has worked to streamline clinical trials and recruit new  more

Democratic Governors Association: "A Badge of Honor" - Burt Jones "Boasts" About Working to Overturn the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 26, 2026: * * * "A Badge of Honor": Burt Jones "Boasts" About Working to Overturn the 2020 Election New reporting from the New York Times highlights just how extreme and out of touch GOP candidate Burt Jones is, detailing "the lengths to which he went" to overturn the 2020 election. The reporting showcases how Jones "would not accept the president's defeat" in 2020, leading him to join "a fake Elector  more

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: * * * Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act * 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  more

Education Alumnus Named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, Credits GCSU for Shaping His Leadership Style
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Education alumnus named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, credits GCSU for shaping his leadership style By Margaret Schell Dr. Marc Feuerbach ('10), superintendent of Cartersville City Schools, was named Georgia's 2026 Superintendent of the Year. He was selected out of 180 superintendents of public-school districts statewide. His transformative approach to leadership helped the charter school system, servin  more

EIFL's Free Read & Publish Agreement with Company of Biologists is Renewed for Further 3 Years
VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 27 -- Electronic Information for Libraries issued the following news: * * * EIFL renewal with The Company of Biologists EIFL's free read & publish agreement with The Company of Biologists is renewed for a further three years - EIFL has signed a renewal agreement with The Company of Biologists to continue free access as well as free open access publishing for corresponding authors in all five of its journals. The agreement covers 33 EIFL partner countries and is valid  more

Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on Advancing Violence Epidemiology in Real-Time
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of   more

Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on Rape Prevention and Education Program
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of   more

Federal Register: HHS Issues Notice of Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against Andes Virus
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register. The Secretary is issuing a Declaration pursuant to section 319F-3 of the Public Health Service Act to provide liability protection for activities related to medical countermeasures against Andes virus consistent with the terms of the Declaration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act authorizes the Secretary of Heal  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Allegheny County May Become First in PA to Mandate Paid Parental Leave - What Employers Should Know + 5 Steps You Can Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on My 26, 2026: * * * Allegheny County May Become First in PA to Mandate Paid Parental Leave: What Employers Should Know + 5 Steps You Can Take Now The Allegheny County Health Department's (ACHD's) Board of Health voted unanimously on May 13 to advance a sweeping proposed rule that would require every employer in Allegheny County, regardless of size, to provide up to 18 weeks of job-protected and paid parent  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Governor Aims to Soften AI's Impact on Workers Through New Executive Order - What Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 26, 2026: * * * California Governor Aims to Soften AI's Impact on Workers Through New Executive Order: What Employers Need to Know Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a sweeping executive order right before the holiday weekend directing California state agencies to study potential workforce disruptions caused by AI so they can protect displaced workers through new policy recommendations. The May 21 orde  more

Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allow  more

Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage - Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM
SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 26 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage - Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a major expansion of New Mexico's Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state's 33 counties with c  more

IRC deeply troubled by allocation of additional refugee resettlement slots to one nationality
NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC deeply troubled by allocation of additional refugee resettlement slots to one nationality * New York, NY, May 26, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the US administration's decision (opens in a new window) to increase the FY 2026 refugee admissions ceiling by 10,000 but is deeply troubled that the entire increase is allocated to Afrikaners from S  more

Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Georgian Dream Creates New Body to Monitor Public Expression
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 26, 2026, by Beka Chedia, professor of political science for the independent research institute Varieties of Democracy in the Political Science Department at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and a political scientist from Tbilisi, Georgia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Creates New Body to Monitor Public Expression Executive Summary: * Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream pa  more

Jonathan Wolf Honored as Penn State's 2026 Philanthropist of the Year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Jonathan Wolf honored as Penn State's 2026 Philanthropist of the Year Penn State has named Jonathan Wolf as its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year. The award, which recognizes individuals, couples or families who have demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of the University, celebrates Wolf's landmark gift in 2025 to dramatically scale up the Univ  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.14M Sale of Net-Leased Verizon Property in Atlanta MSA
ENCINO, California, May 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.14M Sale of Net-Leased Verizon Property in Atlanta MSA HIRAM, Ga. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Verizon property located in Hiram, Georgia, for $3.14 million. "Verizon's early lease exten  more

Meet the 'Witch Croc' - Triassic find of a bizarre, toothless ancient crocodile relative that stood on two legs
LONDON, England, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Meet the 'Witch Croc' - a new Triassic find of a bizarre, toothless ancient crocodile relative that stood on two legs Labrujasuchus expectatus-the 'Witch Croc'-highlights the weirdness of life during the dawn of the dinosaurs and the legacy and ongoing discoveries at an iconic site 20 years into excavation Los Angeles, CA  Reconstruction of Labrujasuchus e  more

Mo. Solicitor General Capozzi Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following written testimony by Missouri Solicitor General Louis Capozzi from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Court Packing: A Threat to the Supreme Court's Legitimacy": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you this morning. In the F  more

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: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power * 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)  more

OU Professor Awarded Fulbright Specialist Award to Study Trade's Environmental Impact
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 26 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Professor Awarded Fulbright Specialist Award to Study Trade's Environmental Impact When natural resources are tied to production and trade, their environmental costs and benefits are often overlooked. University of Oklahoma economist Georgia Kosmopoulou studies what may be missed - and how to better account for it.  At the end of May, Kosmopoulou will travel to Peru after receiving a Fulbright Specia  more

Rep. Scott, 78 Co-Signers Issue Letter to USTR
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, with 78 co-signers issued the following letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Jamieson Greer Ambassador Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Greer, The U.S. specialty crop industry encompasses a large variety of commodities across 220,000 farms, each with distinct supply and   more

SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) * National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectroni  more

Sen. Ossoff Honors Georgia's Fallen Servicemembers on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Honors Georgia's Fallen Servicemembers on Memorial Day * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is honoring Georgia's fallen servicemembers in a new video message. "It is not well and widely enough understood and recognized that Memorial Day is not just another holiday; it's not an opportunity for shopping sales and barbecues and fun at the pool. It's a day when we honor and remember those  more

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: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Upgrading Health Care Services Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia * 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  more

Society of Professional Journalists, 22 Co-Signers Issue Letter to VA Secretary Collins
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists with 22 co-signers issued the following letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Douglas A. Collins: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 Douglas A. Collins Secretary of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave., NW Washington, DC 20420 Doug.Collins@va.gov Dear Mr. Collins: We, the Society of Professional Journalists, write on behalf of the undersigned press freedom and free speech organizations to u  more

SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners * The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. This year, students and staffs from 45 collegiate and professional newsrooms across the United States are receiving national honors.    more

Stronger than Silence: UWG Faculty Helps Student-Athletes Break Open the Mental Health Conversation
CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 26 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Stronger than Silence: UWG Faculty Helps Student-Athletes Break Open the Mental Health Conversation * Student-athletes at the University of West Georgia are beginning to name pressures they once pushed aside, fueled by a new course that challenges them to confront the mental toll of competition and reclaim their well-being. Designed by instructor Jay Vinson to shift the culture around toughness, th  more

Study finds burnout among caregivers tied to intensity of care, limited resources
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 26 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Study finds burnout among caregivers tied to intensity of care, limited resources About one in every five adults in the U.S. serves as a caregiver whether formally or informally, a demanding role that can take a significant emotional and physical toll. Yet the well-being of caregivers themselves is often overlooked. A team of students at Kennesaw State University is examining how those demands con  more

The Leadership Conference Applauds the Congressional Black Caucus' Commitment to Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * The Leadership Conference Applauds the Congressional Black Caucus' Commitment to Civil Rights * Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement:  "The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has called on corporate America to affirm its commitment to equal opportunity that supports civil rights  more

Three students selected for research internships in Germany
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 26 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Three students selected for research internships in Germany * MACON, Ga. -Three Mercer University students have been selected for the highly competitive international fellowship Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Germany. The program offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a 10-week summer research internship at top German un  more

US: Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Coverage Loss for Millions of People
NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Coverage Loss for Millions of People * (Washington DC) - Federal regulators should act urgently to prevent millions of people with low incomes from losing Medicaid coverage under new work requirements, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said in a joint letter to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serv  more

US: Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Coverage Loss for Millions of People
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * US: Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Coverage Loss for Millions of People * Authorities Should Mitigate Harm Ahead of June 1 Deadline Federal regulators should act urgently to prevent millions of people with low incomes from losing Medicaid coverage under new work requirements, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said in a joint letter to the US Department of Health and Human Se  more

USPOULTRY to Host 2026 Hatchery-Breeder Clinic Focused on Innovation, Operational Excellence and Flock Performance
TUCKER, Georgia, May 26 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY to Host 2026 Hatchery-Breeder Clinic Focused on Innovation, Operational Excellence and Flock Performance * USPOULTRY will host its 2026 Hatchery-Breeder Clinic from July 8-9 in Nashville, Tenn. The annual clinic will bring together hatchery and breeder managers and other industry professionals to discuss the latest strategies, technologies and  more

VCU Medical Center names first AVP of quality and safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Medical Center names first AVP of quality and safety * By Pete Woody Rick McClenny, MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ, has been named the inaugural associate vice president (AVP) of quality and safety for VCU Medical Center. McClenny's first day in this new position is May  more