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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday June 10, 2026 ( 71 items )  

2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

A Reunion Beyond Words: A Veteran and the French Woman Who Touched His Heart
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * A Reunion Beyond Words: A Veteran and the French Woman Who Touched His Heart * One of the last full days in Normandy, Monday, June 8 was filled with meaning and emotion. In the morning, the group gathered for a private ceremony at Brittany American Cemetery, where Next Gen participants honored individual soldiers at their graves, ensuring their names and stories are never forgotten. Later, at t  more

Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the wo  more

Albany State University's Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement Approved by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
ALBANY, Georgia, June 10 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University's Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement Approved by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Albany State University (ASU) is pleased to announce that its Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement has been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The agreement will take effect for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. This initiative was led by Mrs. Cha  more

Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnson v. Fleming ar  more

AUTeach program in Auburn's College of Education and College of Sciences and Mathematics prepares the next generation of science educators
AUBURN, Alabama, June 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * AUTeach program in Auburn's College of Education and College of Sciences and Mathematics prepares the next generation of science educators * An AUTeach student is pictured sharing a presentation with classmates, reflecting on her experiences visiting elementary and middle school classrooms this spring. As the demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent continues to grow across Alabama  more

Big Ideas From UC San Diego's Third Convene and Influence Cohort
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Big Ideas From UC San Diego's Third Convene and Influence Cohort * University of California San Diego has announced the newest cohort of Strategic Convene and Influence Awardees, continuing a critical campus investment with 12 faculty-led collaborations designed to spark interdisciplinary dialogue, define emerging research priorities, and generate products that can inform practice,   more

Bipartisan Legislation Championed by Sen. Ossoff to Strengthen Background Checks for Caregivers Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Legislation Championed by Sen. Ossoff to Strengthen Background Checks for Caregivers Passes Senate * Washington, D.C. -Bipartisan legislation championed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to strengthen background checks for caregivers of children has passed the Senate. The Senate recently passed the bipartisan Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act. The bill,  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Alabama Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Alabama Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Alabama from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County (+2.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 a  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 15 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Manatee, Pasco, and St. Johns Counties (+1.9 percent each) had the largest over-the-year increas  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Georgia Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Georgia Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 4 of the 12 largest counties in Georgia from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Cobb County (+0.6 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Kentucky Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Kentucky Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Among Kentucky's three largest counties, employment declined in Jefferson (-0.6 percent) from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that employment increased over the year in Boone (+3.4 percent) and Fay  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Mississippi Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Mississippi Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Among Mississippi's two largest counties, employment increased in Harrison (+0.4 percent) from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that employment in Hinds County declined 1.1 percent over the year.  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in North Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 10 of the 14 largest counties in North Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Buncombe County (+3.7 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employmen  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in all seven of the largest counties in South Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Charleston County (+2.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in emp  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Tennessee Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Tennessee Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 5 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Shelby County (-2.2 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See ch  more

Cantwell, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Opening the Door to Midterm Election Interference
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Opening the Door to Midterm Election Interference * 06.09.26 Senators call out DOJ's quiet removal of long-standing election prosecution manual ahead of 2026 midterms WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Seante Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the  more

CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR * Rep. Carter speaks on the Secure America Act Watch the Floor Remarks Here "Madame Speaker, I rise today, infuriated by my Democratic colleagues who have put the safety and the security of American citizens last. "First, they opened the border to millions of unvetted illegal immigr  more

Carter supports House Republican passage of life-saving ICE, Border Patrol funding
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter supports House Republican passage of life-saving ICE, Border Patrol funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029, which passed the House without a single Dem  more

CDC Foundation Urges FDA to Consider Youth Risks in Flavored E-Cigarette Premarket Reviews
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The CDC Foundation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications and their considerations related to youth risk. The correspondence draws on multiple data sources and studies conducted by the CDC Foundation to inform the FDA's evaluation of the potential youth appeal and initiation risks associated with vario  more

Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Armenia Votes to Shun Russia
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia: * * * Armenia Votes to Shun Russia Pashinyan's victory leaves the Kremlin with the difficult choice of confrontation or something more pragmatic. - The parliamentary elections in Armenia ended in the incumbent prime minister Nik  more

CNN TO BRING COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN TO BRING COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP * June 9th, 2026 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - (June 9, 2026) - CNN will bring live, in-depth and multiplatform coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest ever staged, showcasing the network's unparalleled, expansive global reach as CNN journalists in cities and countries across the world deliver up-to-the-minute news, analysis and athlete in  more

Democratic Governors Association: Like Burt Jones, Rick Jackson Says He Would Ban Abortion With No Exceptions for Rape
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Like Burt Jones, Rick Jackson Says He Would Ban Abortion With No Exceptions for Rape New reporting from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals Rick Jackson would push Georgia's extreme abortion ban even further, and would pursue an abortion ban without exceptions for rape. He was also caught saying rape victims need to "prove it" before accessing abortion, Georgia should "tighten up  more

Diabetes Researcher Wins Kelly M. West Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Diabetes Researcher Wins Kelly M. West Award * Mohammed K. Ali, MD, co-director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and the William H. Foege Distinguished Professor of Global Health at Emory University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Kelly M. West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology from the American Diabetes Association. The award recognizes   more

DNC: Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and  more

Edwards named interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for TROY
TROY, Alabama, June 9 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Edwards named interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for TROY * Dr. Judson Edwards, Dean of the Sorrell College of Business, has been named interim Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Troy University. The move follows the announcement by the University System of Georgia that current Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Kerry Palmer will be assuming the presidency at Georgia Southwest  more

ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record * * Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers * Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers * Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high) * NCAA So  more

Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on 2026 Andes Hantavirus Cruise Passenger & Traveler Contact Monitoring
WASHINGTON, June 10 (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 proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1  more

Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on National Death Index
WASHINGTON, June 10 (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

FEMA announces Carter-backed funding for flood prevention in Pooler, Bryan County
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * FEMA announces Carter-backed funding for flood prevention in Pooler, Bryan County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants for flood mitigation in Pooler and Bryan County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. FEMA will release $  more

First Citizens Bank Announces New Leaders in Equipment Finance
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * First Citizens Bank Announces New Leaders in Equipment Finance * First Citizens Bank has announced that industry veterans Ed Littleton and Amber Olmsted have joined its Equipment Finance Group. Littleton, based in Jacksonville, is the new head of asset management and Olmsted, based in Georgia, is senior vice president of inventory finance. Both report to Rod Versteegh, h  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework - Here's What It Means for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework: Here's What It Means for Employers Congress has taken its most significant step yet toward establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence, with a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers releasing a sweeping 269-page discussion draft that touches everything from frontier model safety to workforce protections. While m  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Fee, But Employers Should Proceed With Caution
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Fee, But Employers Should Proceed With Caution Employers that rely on the H-1B visa program got significant relief on Monday when a Massachusetts federal judge vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B application fee, ruling that the president lacked the authority to impose it. But with an appeal almost certainly on the way and a c  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Maine's New School Employee Investigation Law - What Independent Schools Need to Know + 6 Steps to Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Maine's New School Employee Investigation Law: What Independent Schools Need to Know + 6 Steps to Take Now Maine private school leaders and administrators must be aware of sweeping new rules that significantly expand your obligations when it comes to investigations of school employees and reporting required by the Maine Department of Education (MDOE). This Insight explains what change  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York Legislature Approves "No Severance Ultimatums Act" That Could Soon Impose New Workplace Restrictions
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * New York Legislature Approves "No Severance Ultimatums Act" That Could Soon Impose New Workplace Restrictions A bill that would give terminated employees in New York more time to review severance agreements and limit employers' ability to pressure employees into quickly signing such agreements just passed both houses of the New York Legislature. After failing to advance last year, the  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York's "Ghost Job" Bill Could Reshape Job Posting Practices - What Employers Should Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * New York's "Ghost Job" Bill Could Reshape Job Posting Practices: What Employers Should Know New York lawmakers just passed a bill last week that would require certain employers and job posting platforms to disclose whether a job ad is tied to a current opening -- and, if so, when the employer expects to fill it, or whether the posting is being used to build a future candidate pipeline  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: SCOTUS to Decide Whether Employees Can Sue Schools for Sex Discrimination Under Title IX - What It Means for Your Institution
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * SCOTUS to Decide Whether Employees Can Sue Schools for Sex Discrimination Under Title IX: What It Means for Your Institution Can an employee sue a federally funded school for sex discrimination in the workplace under Title IX? The Supreme Court has agreed to tackle this question next term, and its answer may have huge implications for higher education and K-12 institutions alike. Whil  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Trump Administration's Travel Ban Adjudication Policies Deemed Unlawful by District Court - What Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Trump Administration's Travel Ban Adjudication Policies Deemed Unlawful by District Court: What Employers Need to Know Businesses that employ foreign national workers should be tracking litigation over the Trump administration's Travel Ban and other immigration policies that impact the workplace. Indeed, a district court in Rhode Island just vacated four USCIS policies as exceeding t  more

From emerging leaders to lifelong achievers, BW celebrates alumni excellence
BEREA, Ohio, June 9 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * From emerging leaders to lifelong achievers, BW celebrates alumni excellence * On a night dedicated to legacy and connection, BW honored its finest on Friday, June 5, presenting the 2026 Alumni Awards during the Alumni Weekend All Class Dinner. The evening highlighted two distinct honors for exceptional professional achievement, community service, and dedication to BW: the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and   more

Gentiva Submits Comments to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on FY 2027 Hospice Payment and Policy Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Gentiva, Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Medicare Program updates for the fiscal year 2027 Hospice Wage Index, payment rates, and quality reporting program requirements. The letter details Gentiva's positions on key components of the FY 2027 Hospice Prospective Payment System rulemaking and offers recommendations for enhancing hospice and community-based palliative care service  more

Georgia College earns A+ in literacy education by national council
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 9 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Georgia College earns A+ in literacy education by national council By Ian Wesselhoff The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia College & State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality, placing the institution among the nation's best in preparing future instructors to teach reading to elementary students. The report, published June 9, spotlights Georg  more

Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project: Tanzania Is Getting Online - Its Digital Economy Isn't Following
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary: * * * Tanzania Is Getting Online. Its Digital Economy Isn't Following By Karim Farhat, Brenden Kuerbis and Milton Mueller Across most of the developing world, the story of the last two decades has been a hopeful one: as people come online, the digital economy grows, services expand, new businesses take root, people make more money and   more

Goodwin Advises Nurix Therapeutics on Global Collaboration With Roche to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize Potential Best-in-Class BTK Degrader Bexobrutideg for $700 Million Upfront and Up to $2.3 Billion in Total
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Nurix Therapeutics on Global Collaboration With Roche to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize Potential Best-in-Class BTK Degrader Bexobrutideg for $700 Million Upfront and Up to $2.3 Billion in Total * The Life Sciences team advised Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. on a global collaboration with Roche to develop and commercialize bexobrutideg, a potential best-in-class   more

Gulfstream G300 and G400 Make European Debut in Farnborough
SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 10 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Gulfstream G300 and G400 Make European Debut in Farnborough Aircraft Performance Capabilities Drawing Strong Customer Interest in the Region - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today marked the European debut of the Gulfstream G300 and Gulfstream G400, bringing two of the company's newest next-generation aircraft to customers and industry leaders at its ex  more

Hong Kong comes to LAX: Delta celebrates a new Pacific connection
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Hong Kong comes to LAX: Delta celebrates a new Pacific connection * For one evening, a little bit of Hong Kong arrived in Los Angeles. Before customers boarded Delta's inaugural flight to Hong Kong, they were treated to a preview of the destination itself. Chef-curated dishes inspired by Cantonese cuisine, destination-themed experiences and special commemorative gifts transformed the departur  more

House Republicans Send ICE and CBP Funding to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Send ICE and CBP Funding to President Trump's Desk * Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: "For twelve stra  more

ICYMI: Electric Company CEOs Discuss Affordability, Reliability, and Grid Investment on Bloomberg TV
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Electric Company CEOs Discuss Affordability, Reliability, and Grid Investment on Bloomberg TV * WASHINGTON (June 09, 2026) -Bloomberg TV Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall spoke with electric company CEOs and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp during the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) annual meeting and thought leadership conference, EEI 2026, in Las Vegas. They discussed   more

Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Tampa, FL -An illegal alien was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a federal racketeering conspiracy that relied on fraudulent submissions to immigration authorities and used fraud and coercion  more

International Trade Commission Declines Review of ID in Braiding Hair Enforcement Proceeding
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission declined to review an administrative law judge's ruling allowing a name correction for a respondent in an enforcement proceeding involving pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging. The proceeding stems from a Section 337 investigation initiated on September 9, 2024, following a complaint by JBS Hair of Atlanta, Georgia. The complaint alleged patent infringement involving imports and sales of pre-stretched synthetic bra  more

Lt. Gov. Jones Prioritizes Funding for Georgia's Hospitals
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Prioritizes Funding for Georgia's Hospitals Lt. Governor Burt Jones wrote a letter to President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator, in support of their ongoing efforts to address a fairer and more equitable wage index system under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). Lt. Governor Jones encourages Congress to support t  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.2M Sale of Medical Office Property Leased to the Atlanta Autism Center
ENCINO, California, June 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.2M Sale of Medical Office Property Leased to the Atlanta Autism Center FLOWERY BRANCH, 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 4170 Tanners Creek Drive, a 20,000-square-foot medical office property, occupied  more

McCormick Statement on Oversight Committee Report Exposing Fraud in Minnesota Social Programs
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McCormick Statement on Oversight Committee Report Exposing Fraud in Minnesota Social Programs * WASHINGTON \- Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) released the following statement after the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform published its report, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Fueled Minnesota's Fraud Explosion." "The findings in this report reveal a serio  more

Mercer makes list of top schools for graphic design program
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer makes list of top schools for graphic design program * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University 's graphic design program has landed the University on the list of 2026 Top Design Schools by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). According to GDUSA, 2026's top design programs "blend craft, innovation and critical thinking -preparing adaptable creatives to shape the future design across industries." Mercer's graphic design majo  more

National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science edu  more

Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 9, 2026 Kennesaw State University part-time professor Vijay Goyal has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Class of 2026. The distinction is one of the organization's highest honors and recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to research, industry, education,   more

Recent Publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English Program Alumni
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni By Ethan Knox '20 Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new   more

Rep. Clyde Files Articles of Impeachment Against Obama-Appointed Georgia Judge
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Files Articles of Impeachment Against Obama-Appointed Georgia Judge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) filed three articles of impeachment against Eleanor Ross, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. "When judges become political activists or engage in judicial misconduct, Congress bears both the respon  more

Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to Seafarers International Union
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following letter to Seafarers International Union: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 David Heindel President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Dear Mr. Heindel: The Committee on Education an  more

Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Morphological awareness in early childhood Researchers in the Department of Human Development and Family Science are recruiting children ages 4-7 for a study on language and reading development. Participants will attend one 1.5-2-hour visit in person on the   more

Ritsumeikan University: Policy Changes in Mongolia and Japan as Russia's Neighboring Countries Along Its Rim
KYOTO, Japan, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Policy Changes in Mongolia and Japan as Russia's Neighboring Countries along its Rim Prof. Noboru Miyawaki, College of Policy Science Locations of Impact * China * North Korea * Estonia * Finland * Germany * Japan * Kazakhstan * Latvia * Lithuania * Mongolia * Norway * Poland * Russia * South Korea * Ukraine * USA * Azerbaijan * Georgia * Belarus - Co-researchers Prof. Sukhee Battul  more

Savannah Pilots' Association Proposes Key Changes to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Savannah Pilots' Association, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding potential amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. SPA's letter addresses an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which considers modifying speed restrictions and other regulatory measures aimed at reducing vessel strikes on the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. SPA urges the agency to adopt technology  more

Sen. Grassley Issues Floor Remarks: Democrats' Threat to Judicial Independence
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on June 9, 2026, entitled "Democrats' Threat to Judicial Independence": * * * I want to address recent threats to the Supreme Court made by Democratic members of Congress. Last week, a major newspaper published a piece with a simple title: "Democrats Promise to Wreck the Supreme Court." That title isn't hyperbole. It's a fact. Today, I want to tell the Amer  more

Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funds to Build More Housing in Hall County
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funds to Build More Housing in Hall County * Gainesville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering funds to build new affordable housing for North Georgia families. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver Federal funding to Habitat for Humanity of Hall County, which plans to build a new home development in the City of Gainesville. The Federal funding  more

Senate & House Oceans Caucus Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing World Oceans Day
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Senate & House Oceans Caucus Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing World Oceans Day Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), founders and co-chairs of the Senate Oceans Caucus, and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Buddy Carter (R-GA), co-chairs of t  more

Senate Majority PAC: Collins Votes to Fund ICE While Georgia Families Face Record Costs
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Collins Votes to Fund ICE While Georgia Families Face Record Costs Today, Mike Collins voted to give ICE billions of dollars with no accountability requirements, putting Donald Tru  more

Southeastern Legal Foundation Urges Rescission of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Southeastern Legal Foundation, a national nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to fully rescind the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. SLF, representing private boat owners and captains subjected to heavy fines under the regulation, argues that the rule is unlawful, outdated, imposes unjustifiable economic burdens, and that modern technology offer  more

State Dept. opens funding for Cultural Small Grants Program, invites proposals for up to $20,000
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of State has opened applications for its Cultural Small Grants Program, aiming to strengthen cultural exchange and promote mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries around the world. This initiative offers funding to individuals and organizations that create innovative projects in the arts, culture, and education. Applicants can seek grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, providing an opportunity for diverse initiatives that engage communities  more

Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students Author: Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee, Pulitzer Center Staff * * * "The impact of this program is it is transforming how I view my role as an educator. I have already started to transform my biology lessons by increasing awareness of others globally through underreported stor  more

Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke vice chair and co-leader of the firm's nationally ranked State Attorneys General Practice, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lasting impact on the legal profession i  more

Turning Passion into Production: UWG Students Gain Experience Through WOLF Radio and WOLF Sports Network
CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 9 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Turning Passion into Production: UWG Students Gain Experience Through WOLF Radio and WOLF Sports Network * At the University of West Georgia, students interested in media do not have to wait until after graduation to begin building real-world experience. Through WOLF Radio and WOLF Sports Network, students are gaining hands-on opportunities in broadcasting, digital media, sports coverage, podcastin  more

Wingate University: Niland Moves From Classroom and Lab to Administration
WINGATE, North Carolina, June 10 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Niland moves from classroom and lab to administration By Chuck Gordon It seems like Erika Niland '04 was destined to go into academia, but she resisted as long as she could. It wasn't until her Ph.D. days that Niland embraced her fate, but even as an undergraduate she was being told how great she'd be in the classroom. The late Dr. Pat Plant, a longtime Wingate biology professor, was one of her biggest e  more