Monday - July 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina

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Addition by Subtraction: Controlling Healthcare Supply Costs to Maximize Margin
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 20 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release: * * * Addition by Subtraction: Controlling Healthcare Supply Costs to Maximize Margin KEY TAKEAWAYS: * The supply chain has evolved beyond logistics to become a strategic engine that drives quality, efficiency and resilience. * Organizations that reduce variation and strengthen resiliency are better equipped to control cost, manage volatility and sustain performance over time.  more
Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Greensboro, North Carolina, for Stops Focused on Manufacturing and Agricultural Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Greensboro, North Carolina, for Stops Focused on Manufacturing and Agricultural Innovation * Greensboro, N.C. - On Friday, June 12, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, for a series of stops focused on manufacturing and agricultural innovation. Administrator Zeldin began his day a  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Knightdale, NC
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, June 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Knightdale, NC Knightdale, NC - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new store in Knightdale, NC, just east of Raleigh. The store's Grand Opening will be on Wednesday, June 24 th. This is the first new store to open in North Carolina since 2024 and will be quickly f  more
Clean Energy Groups Challenge Utility Commission Cancellation of N.C. Solar Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Clean energy groups challenge utility commission cancellation of N.C. solar development Withholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during increased demand - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in Wake County Superior Court and challenged the N.C. Utilities Commission's   more
Fairmont State University's Dr. Brian Selmeski Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, June 19 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State University's Dr. Brian Selmeski Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy * "At a time of significant change across the higher education landscape, programs like ELA play a critical role in supporting and preparing the next generation of institutional leaders," said Charles L. Welch, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) president and CEO. "Through   more
FastSelfClean Connector Technology: Long History Behind the Infrastructure of the Future
HICKORY, North Carolina, June 15 -- CommScope issued the following news release: * * * FastSelfClean Connector Technology: The Long History behind the Infrastructure of the Future  Last week, CommScope presented the first advance look of a new data center infrastructure innovation, FastSelfClean(TM) connector technology. But this future-facing design has a long and curious past, taking it from the drawing board to the ultra-dense AI racks of tomorrow. FastSelfClean connector technology, fir  more
ICYMI: Republicans Thought the Senate Map Was Their Friend. It Isn't Anymore. [Washington Post Opinion]
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans thought the Senate map was their friend. It isn't anymore. [Washington Post Opinion] In case you missed it, a new opinion piece in the Washington Post is highlighting how "strong Democratic recruitment" and "Trump's extreme unpopularity" have bolstered Senate Democrats' efforts to retake the Senate, helping Democratic candidates "lead or statistically tie [their oppo  more
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 28-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Cleveland has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy involving large quantities of cocaine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Elm  more
N.C. State: Microbial Partners May Help Plants Respond to Higher Temperatures
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Microbial partners may help plants respond to higher temperatures New research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant's roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. When studying adaptation in living things, scientists sometimes analyze the interplay between genetics and environment to influence measurable t  more
N.C. State: Researchers Find Rare Mutation Doesn't Always Result in Blood Cancer
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Find Rare Mutation Doesn't Always Result in Blood Cancer Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease. The work provides insight into the initial phases of the disease and may eventually lead to tailored monitoring techniques that improve patient outcomes. The Phil  more
National Logistics Day: Celebrating the Industry Powering Polk County's Growth
WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * National Logistics Day: Celebrating the Industry Powering Polk County's Growth * In Polk County specifically, the logistics industry is a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and investment. Polk County's Strategic Advantage for Supply Chain and Logistics Located in the heart of Florida, Polk County offers companies unmatched access to one of the nation's fastes  more
NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Waste Management (DWM) is now accepting applications for the Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) grant program, to help Western North Carolina communities clean up additional debris left by Hurricane Helene.  Fu  more
Sen. Tim Scott congratulates Major James Capers, Jr. on earning the Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott congratulates Major James Capers, Jr. on earning the Medal of Honor * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) congratulated Major James Capers, Jr. today on earning the Medal of Honor for his incredible acts of valor when his Marine Corps special operations team was ambushed during a mission in Phu Loc, Vietnam in 1967 during the Vietnam War. "Major James Capers, Jr. overcam  more
VHB Raleigh Celebrates Two PENC Awards
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 24 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Raleigh Celebrates Two PENC Awards * VHB celebrated big at the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC) Summer Conference, earning two awards that highlight both individual excellence and organizational impact. Eric Berger, PE, was named the Young En  more