Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina
2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 24 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced
The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to announce the 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions.
The ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year comm
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323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026.
The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro
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75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - As drone attacks continue to shape modern conflict from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, the Army Reserve is moving urgently to ensure its formations can detect, assess, and defeat unmanned threats as quickly as possible.
More than 12,000 Army Reserve
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ABA Judicial Division Recognizes Former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ With Civility, Justice Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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ABA Judicial Division recognizes former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ with civility, justice awards
The American Bar Association Judicial Division will present its William D. Missouri Civility Award to Mark Martin, former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and its Justice and Rule of Law Award to the National Association of Immigration Judges on Thursday, July 30,
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ACC Network to highlight all 18 ACC programs with dedicated school takeovers, June 24-July 14
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ACC Network to highlight all 18 ACC programs with dedicated school takeovers, June 24-July 14
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ACC Network School Takeovers returns this summer with 18 days of programming dedicated to each Atlantic Coast Conference member institution, June 24-July 14. The 24-hour ACCN takeovers will showcase some of the most noteworthy moments and best games of the 2025-26 academic s
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ACLU Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms
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WASHINGTON -In 2026, the ACLU will be at the forefront of ensuring all eligible voters can cast their ballot-making its largest ever investment in election safeg
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Ally Financial Calls on Federal Regulators to Lower Risk Weights for Consumer Auto Lending
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Ally Financial, Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the agencies' proposed revisions to the regulatory capital framework under the standardized approach for risk-weighted assets. Ally supports the agencies' goals to modernize and streamline capital requirements while aligning regulatory capital with risk.
In the letter, Ally emphasizes that th
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American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Mega-Merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by Competition Policy Director Fred Ashton:
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Mega-merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley
Executive Summary
* On May 18, NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a roughly $67-billion deal, poised to create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization.
* The agreement comes amid an unprecedented surge in power demand from artificial intelligence da
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App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
BOONE, North Carolina, June 23 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
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BOONE, N.C. -Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina's building trades workforce and cyber defenses have been selected to receive funding support through the university's 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars Program. The faculty-led initiatives will
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Before Approving 100% APR Banks, Fed Must Hold Public Hearings
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
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Before Approving 100% APR Banks, Fed Must Hold Public Hearings
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Unprecedented bids could create the first national banks dedicated to predatory lending
WASHINGTON, D.C. -More than 60 consumer, civil rights, labor, small business, legal services and community groups, and academics yesterday urged the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to hold public
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Binghamton University: Tyrants and Rogues - Book Explores the Grievances at the Heart of the American Revolution
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Tyrants and Rogues: New book explores the grievances at the heart of the American Revolution
On its 250th anniversary, historian Robert Parkinson takes a deep look at the Declaration of Independence
By Jennifer Micale
Known for its high-minded ideals, it's easy to forget that the Declaration of Independence was written not with stoicism but rage, the kind that pulled down houses and pelted neighbors' do
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment May 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - June 23, 2026 (18 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in May in 6 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Sixteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 28 states and the District had little change. The nati
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BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
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New data also shows one in five prospective buyers and homeowners are using AI in the homebuying process
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the first time since 2023, a majority of consumers say it's better to buy a home in the current market. According to the latest
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Budd Leads Bill to Codify Trump Admin Policy Eliminating U.S. Foreign Aid Funding for Abortion, DEI & Gender Ideology
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd Leads Bill to Codify Trump Admin Policy Eliminating U.S. Foreign Aid Funding for Abortion, DEI & Gender Ideology
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act today to codify the Trump Administration's Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Policy. This legislation would reinstate and expand Mexico C
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CAIR-NC Calls Wake County Commissioner's Israeli-Funded Trip 'Deeply Unfortunate'
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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CAIR-NC Calls Wake County Commissioner's Israeli-Funded Trip 'Deeply Unfortunate'
'Israel is engaged in genocide, mass starvation, and the illegal annexation of Palestinian land.'
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The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NC), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called Wake County Board of Commis
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
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Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H
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Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 23 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
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Democrats hold advantage on congressional and legislative ballot tests while Republican voters appear less Trump-centered than they were six months ago; North Carolinians remain opposed to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump's approval remains underwater among North Caroli
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - Republicans Face Fractured Base After Bruising, Divisive Primaries
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Republicans Face Fractured Base After Bruising, Divisive Primaries
Tea Party Movement Co-Founder and Georgia voter Debbie Dooley: Mike Collins "has a ton of baggage and is unfit for office. Georgia will lose a 4th Senate seat in a row"
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In competitive Senate races across the map, Republicans are facing a fractured base after bruising, divisive primari
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Diagnosing and Treating Autism at NCCU
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Diagnosing and Treating Autism at NCCU
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Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability characterized by differences in the brain. It was first recognized in 1943, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in 1980.
Autism can be difficult to diagnose, said Danai Fannin, Ph.D., associate professor in the d
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DOEd Opens Investigations into Maryland State Department of Education and Three Maryland School Districts for Alleged Title IX Violations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigations into Maryland State Department of Education and Three Maryland School Districts for Alleged Title IX Violations
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Today, on the fifty-fourth anniversary of the signing of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened new investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education, Montgomery County Public Sch
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Edwards Joins Chairman Bost to Introduce Take Care of America's Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Joins Chairman Bost to Introduce Take Care of America's Veterans Act
Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) to introduce the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, comprehensive legislation to improve veterans' access to care, strengthen benefits, and modernize VA services.
The package includes reforms to expand health care
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Family Fare Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Non-Interest Charges and Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Family Fare Convenience Stores, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights that excessive credit card processing fees imposed by Visa and MasterCard disproportionately
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FLRA General Counsel Nominee Allen Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Charlton Allen, President Trump's nominee to be general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, from a June 17, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored, grateful, and deeply humbled that President Trump has nominated m
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Fort McCoy opens new microgrid to strengthen energy resilience at main gate
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Fort McCoy opens new microgrid to strengthen energy resilience at main gate
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FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Fort McCoy leaders, community partners, and distinguished guests gathered May 19 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of the installation's new $1.4 million Main Gate Microgrid with Battery Backup Project, a major investment in installation resilience, readiness, and ene
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GOP Base Met With "Unbelievable Resistance" From Then-Chair Michael Whatley On Banning Child Predators From Leadership
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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GOP Base Met With "Unbelievable Resistance" From Then-Chair Michael Whatley On Banning Child Predators From Leadership
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New reporting from the N&O is highlighting how the NCGOP was only able to ban child sex predators from holding party office after DC insider Michael Whatley was no longer head of the state party. When the ban was proposed previously, it was met with " unbelievable resis
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on No Aid for Ghost Students Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-669) on the No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026.
The House passed the bill on June 10, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, would strengthen safeguards against fraud in federal stu
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Student Aid Fraud Oversight & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-668) on the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act (H.R. 7891). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to strengthen federal oversight of institutions of higher education that disburse federal student aid
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House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Preventing Waste, Fraud & Abuse in TANF Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-670) on the Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act (H.R. 8872). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on May 29, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8872, as amended, the "Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 21, 2026, makes changes to part A of title IV of the
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Human Rights Watch: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
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(Washington, DC) - The United States Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said today. Six months after the subsidies expired on January 1, 2026, early data in
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Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act
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Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Information Warfare Research Project Consortium
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina. On April 2, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
These administrative actions were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the financial recovery of antitrust
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Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in PXI Systems Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates regarding PXI Systems Alliance Inc. On March 3, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
These statutory updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects participating members by limiting the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages und
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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McGuireWoods Bolsters Healthcare and Life Sciences Capabilities With Brian Bewley
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Bolsters Healthcare and Life Sciences Capabilities With Brian Bewley
Accomplished Partner Brings Regulatory and Private Equity Experience to Firm's National Platform
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McGuireWoods continues to grow its national healthcare and life sciences capabilities with the arrival of partner Brian D. Bewley, an accomplished regulatory and transactional attorney whose career includes stints in
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MLB Network to Broadcast American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Game Live For First Time on Wednesday July 15 From Lincoln, Nebraska
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 24 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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MLB Network to Broadcast American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Game Live For First Time on Wednesday July 15 From Lincoln, Nebraska
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First Time MLB Network Will Air an MLB Partner League's Midseason Classic
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The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today officially announced that its 2026 All-Star Game will be carried
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N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 22, 2026) - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in the College of Education (CoEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (N
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: State's May Employment Figures Released
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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North Carolina's May Employment Figures Released
The state's seasonally adjusted May 2026 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, remaining unchanged from April's revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent.
North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 11,988 over the month to 5,08
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N.C. Community College System: State Places Second in the Nation at the SkillsUSA National Championships
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 24 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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North Carolina Places Second in the Nation at the SkillsUSA National Championships
Community college students play a leading role, earning 47 of North Carolina's 79 national medals as the state finishes second nationwide and top five in attendance
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North Carolina's career and technical education (CTE) students brought home 79 medals from the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership
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N.C. Office of State Auditor: 30 Years and $61 Million Later, No Bridge in Sight for Mid-Currituck Bridge Project
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 24 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release:
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30 Years and $61 Million Later, No Bridge in Sight for Mid-Currituck Bridge Project
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released (https://www.auditor.nc.gov/rr-2026-mid-currituck-bridge-0/open) a Rapid Response Special Report detailing the status of the Mid-Currituck Bridge project, a proposed seven-mile bridge connecting the mainland to the Outer
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Names Shane White Senior Manager of Residential Construction Lending
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners names Shane White senior manager of residential construction lending
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Shane White as senior manager of residential construction lending for the firm. He will be based at the Shades Creek office
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Pinnacle Wins Silver in 2026 Best Places to Work in Athens-Limestone County
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Pinnacle wins Silver in 2026 Best Places to Work in Athens-Limestone County
Pinnacle Financial Partners received the silver award at the Best Place to Work awards, hosted by the Athens/Limestone County Chamber of Commerce. This is the first year the firm's Athens team became eli
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RATINGS CHANGE: Chuck Edwards' Downward Spiral
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Chuck Edwards' Downward Spiral
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Last week, Cook Political Report announced that it is shifting its rating for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District even further towards Democrats, as farmer Jamie Ager continues to sow the seeds of a Red-to-Blue flip in this district.
Cook Political Report cited recent polling that shows Ager and Edwards in a deadheat in th
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Rooted in Tennessee: Pediatric Surgeon Brings a Lifetime of Commitment to Chattanooga Community
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 23 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Rooted in Tennessee: Pediatric Surgeon Brings a Lifetime of Commitment to Chattanooga Community
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For S. Dave Bhattacharya, MD, medicine was never a distant goal. It was a part of his everyday life.
Just before he was born, his father, Syamal Bhattacharya, joined the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in 1979, spending decades as a researcher in the Departments of Neurolog
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Ross, Hurd, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross, Hurd, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
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Washington, D.C. -Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Hurd (CO-3), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The bill would create a voluntary federal rep
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets June 25 Nomination Hearing For Office to Monitor & Combat Trafficking Director
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
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* Ms. Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at Large
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Original text here: https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/nominations-06-25-2026
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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center welcomes 1st cohort of internal medicine residents
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center welcomes 1st cohort of internal medicine residents
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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) is proud to welcome the inaugural cohort of 15 physicians into its new Internal Medicine Residency Program, marking a transformative moment in the hospital's commitment to medical education, physician workforce development, and expanded access to
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Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee's Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Task Force Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a field hearing examining the s
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Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news:
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Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop
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The Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North America Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Lowe's headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 18.
The full-day workshop brought together global health and safety professi
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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. -As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience.
Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enr
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University of the District of Columbia: Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news:
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Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award
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International award recognizes teaching excellence, student success and innovative approaches to preparing future business leaders for a global workforce.
When more than 6,100 students from 53 countries collaborated on international business projects this spring, University of the District of Columbia student
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US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
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Congress Should Act to Ensure Equal Access to Health Care
(Washington, June 23, 2026) - The United States Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam Americ
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What They're Saying: Western North Carolina Leaders Back Governor Stein's Call for Federal Government to Recommit to Helene Recovery
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 23 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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What They're Saying: Western North Carolina Leaders Back Governor Stein's Call for Federal Government to Recommit to Helene Recovery
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Last week in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin met with the state's Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina's recovery fr
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