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News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors Newsletter for Tuesday June 09, 2026 ( 31 items )  

100 Days Since Iran War Started, NC Families Are Paying More While DC Insider Michael Whatley Profits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * 100 Days Since Iran War Started, NC Families Are Paying More While DC Insider Michael Whatley Profits * Since the Iran War started 100 days ago, North Carolina families continue to face record inflation and soaring gas prices while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has grown richer from the conflict, disrespected American service members and downplayed the war. A longtime B  more

Alexandria Gwynn to Receive Young Lawyer of the Year Award
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 8 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Alexandria Gwynn to Receive Young Lawyer of the Year Award * North Carolina Central University School of Law alumna and adjunct professor Alexandria Gwynn '19 will receive the 2026 Charles F. Blanchard Young Lawyer of the Year Award during the North Carolina Bar Association annual meeting, June 25-27, in Charlotte. The award recognizes a young attorney who has demonstrated outstanding leade  more

American Association of Independent Professional Baseball: DockHounds' Zuberer, RedHawks' Wicklander Named Carbliss Batter and Pitcher of the Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 9 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * DockHounds' Zuberer, RedHawks' Wicklander Named Carbliss Batter and Pitcher of the Week Zuberer put together one of the most productive offensive weeks in the league, helping power the DockHounds lineup while hitting .462 (12-for-30) across seven games. The outfielder collected seven extra-base hits, including three doubles, a triple, and three home runs, wh  more

Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 (F1) regarding tobacco industry and nicotine sponsorship. Despite F1's 2006 policy prohibiting cigaret  more

Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships * Attorney General Charity Clark today led a coalition of attorneys general from 18 other states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including n  more

Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers * June 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for imposing an illegal $100,000 fee on all new applicants for H-1B visas, a critical program that allows highly-trained immigrants to temporarily work in the United States. H-1B recipients fill essenti  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, and terminate all existing sponsorsh  more

Baker Donelson Announces New Leaders in Health and Government Solutions Department
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 9 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Announces New Leaders in Health and Government Solutions Department The law firm of Baker Donelson has named new leaders within its Health and Government Solutions Department. Robert Wells has been named chair of the Health and Government Solutions Department, and Matthew W. Wolfe has been named leader of the Health Law Group. As chair of the Health and Government Solutions Depar  more

Bennett Belle April Dawson '88 Leads at the Intersection of AI and Law
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett Belle April Dawson '88 Leads at the Intersection of AI and Law As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Bennett College alumna April Dawson '88 is helping shape how the legal profession responds. A nationally recognized leader in legal technology and innovation, Dawson serves as Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central Univ  more

Chowan University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 167th Commencement Ceremony
MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Chowan University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 167th Commencement Ceremony By Corrie Warren Under clear blue skies and beautiful spring weather, Chowan University celebrated the Class of 2026 during its 167th Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2026, at the Hawks Athletic Center. Family members, friends, faculty, staff, trustees, and supporters gathered to honor 135 members of the Class of 2026 as they  more

CIAA Announces 2026-27 Management Council Leadership Slate
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026-27 Management Council Leadership Slate * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 8, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference, recently concluded its annual Spring Meetings for its 12 member institutions. The meetings brought together athletic directors, senior woman a  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Leads Letter Defending Free Markets and the Freedom to Invest
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Leads Letter Defending Free Markets and the Freedom to Invest * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) led a letter (link is external), co-signed by nine Republican Members of Congress, calling on House leadership to defend free market principles and protect the freedom to invest from increasing political interference   more

Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Rental Scams
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Rental Scams * Raleigh -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and North Carolina Real Estate Commission Chair William Aceto are warning North Carolinians to be careful when searching for rental housing online. Scammers are creating fake listings, impersonating landlords or property owners, and stealing money from people trying to rent a home or apartm  more

CREATORS CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS, REPS. CLARKE and VAN DUYNE, HOST FIRST-EVER CREATOR ROW ON CAPITOL HILL
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CREATORS CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS, REPS. CLARKE and VAN DUYNE, HOST FIRST-EVER CREATOR ROW ON CAPITOL HILL * More than 30 creators, eight major platforms, and a university joined lawmakers and congressional staff to showcase the growing creator economy WASHINGTON, DC - Creators Caucus Co-Chairs Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) hosted the first-ever Creator Row: A Creator Economy Showcase  more

Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide. - The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants   more

Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of more than $172 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes: * $29,132,210 to Buncombe County for the acquisition and demolition of 62 fl  more

Elon Law Meets ABA Approval to Launch Full-time Charlotte Program in Fall 2027
ELON, North Carolina, June 8 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon Law meets ABA approval to launch full-time Charlotte program in Fall 2027 By Michael Abernethy, staff The American Bar Association approved Elon University School of Law's application to institute a full-time, 2.5-year juris doctor in Charlotte beginning next year. Enrollment will open Sept. 1. Elon University School of Law has been approved by the American Bar Association to open a full-time law p  more

Gardner-Webb Grant Writing Certificate Equips Professionals to Meet Community Needs
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 9 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Grant Writing Certificate Equips Professionals to Meet Community Needs Participants Gain the Tools to Bring Ideas to Life - Professionals from across the region recently completed Gardner-Webb University's Grant Writing Certificate program, developing proposals designed to address real needs in education, public safety, healthcare, and community development. Now equipped with pra  more

Gillings-led research finds exposure to certain chemicals can impact child brain development
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 8 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings-led research finds exposure to certain chemicals can impact child brain development * By Alana Austin, UNC Gillings School Communications Fellow Phthalates (THAL-ates) are chemicals found in many of the plastic and personal care products in our homes, and because they make things soft and flexible, they are also used in solvents, lubrican  more

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced Hawaii is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 18 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nic  more

History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana and Georgia, w  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Sets June 10 Hearing on Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery" at 10 a.m. on June 10, 2026, at 2128 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Mr. Joseph V. Jaroscak, Analyst in Economic Development Policy, Congressional Research Service * Mr. Pat Cave, Senior Vice President of Policy, Enterprise Community Partners * Ms. Heather Lagrone, Senior Deputy Director, Texas  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine prod  more

N.C. State: Van Der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties Researchers have demonstrated the ability to use van der Waals forces to tune the physical and electronic properties of ferroelectric thin films. The work opens the door to new techniques for engineering materials for use in smaller, more energy efficient electronic devices. "Epitaxy is when you deposit a cr  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics States Urge More Research, Action to Understand Health Effects - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applauding the addition of microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and also calling for EPA to f  more

NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 8 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program * The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it will provide $10 million to 39 local EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program Opens in new window. The funds awarded by the NCDHHS Office of Emergency Medical Services for Mobile Inte  more

NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it will provide $10 million to 39 local EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds awarded by the NCDHHS Office of Emergency Medical Services for Mobile Int  more

Reps. Lofgren, Ross, Foushee Issue Letter to NSF
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Reps. Deborah K. Ross, D-North Carolina, and Valerie P. Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following letter to the National Science Foundation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Mr. Stone, We are wri  more

Reps. Van Duyne and Clarke Host the First-Ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill as Co-Chairs of the House Creators Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Van Duyne and Clarke Host the First-Ever Creator Row on Capitol Hill as Co-Chairs of the House Creators Caucus * Washington, D.C. - Last week, Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Co-Chairs and Co-Founders of the bipartisan Congressional Creators Caucus, hosted the first-ever Creator Row: A Creator Economy Showcase on the Hill, bringing together more than 30 creato  more

SAS Recognized on the CRN Big Data 100 List for 2026
CARY, North Carolina, June 9 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * SAS recognized on the CRN Big Data 100 List for 2026 SAS data and AI solutions continue to deliver results for partners and customers - SAS, a global leader in data and AI, announced today that CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company(R), recognized SAS on its 2026 Big Data 100 list in the Big Data Business Analytics category for the sec  more

Trump's Transportation Department Announces New Dashboard to Measure Family Friendly Metrics on America's Transit Systems
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Announces New Dashboard to Measure Family Friendly Metrics on America's Transit Systems * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced it is developing a new public dashboard that measures key family friendly metrics on transit systems across America. Transit systems can use this dashboard to tra  more