Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
After 15 years, APSU's Margaret Douglas leaves lasting legacy for Business Govs
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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After 15 years, APSU's Margaret Douglas leaves lasting legacy for Business Govs
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Margaret Douglas, the director of the Student Success Center within Austin Peay State University's College of Business. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - After 15 years of significant contributions to Austin Peay State University's College of Business (CoB), Student Success Director Margaret Douglas is
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America Farm Bureau Strongly Supports the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farm Bureau Strongly Supports the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act
America's farmers are facing a labor crisis. Continued agriculture workforce shortages threaten farmers' ability to grow the food families rely on. Many labor challenges are addressed in new legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson. The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 b
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Ark. Agriculture Dept.: Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dr. Andrew Fidler will serve as Animal Health Director and State Veterinarian within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fidler has served as the State Veterinarian since October 2025.
"Today's announcement by Gove
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BarBuzz Goes Live From the TBA Annual Convention
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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BarBuzz Goes Live From the TBA Annual Convention
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The latest episode of BarBuzz is out! In this special convention edition, recorded live at the TBA's Annual Convention in Knoxville earlier this month, Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton talks with newly installed President Charlotte Knight Griffin and Young Lawyers Division President Jennifer Sneed Perry, Ex
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on House Passage of the KIDS Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on House Passage of the KIDS Act
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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved stripped down legislation that weakens Senate-passed strong protections for kids online:
"Instead of passing a federal stand
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Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy
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Altering genetic code is something any sci-fi loving kid has thought about: You can't have Spiderman or X-Men without genetic engineering.
For Bradley Malin -Accenture Professor of Biomedical Informatics and professor of biostatistics, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering-these mutant superheroes, disc
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Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine - Chattanooga has named Benjamin C. Smith, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Smith steps into the role after serving as interim chair of the department since January 2025.
Dr. Smith has played a key role in training fu
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Congressman Cohen Agrees with Supreme Court Majority in Birthright Citizenship Case
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Agrees with Supreme Court Majority in Birthright Citizenship Case
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme today affirmed the long-held principle that children born in the United States are citizens. It also ruled in a major campaign finance case and barred transgender athletes from girls' sports.
Congressman Cohen, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, made the following statement
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Congressman Cohen Announces $25,000 Revolving Loan Funding to Fair Break Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $25,000 Revolving Loan Funding to Fair Break Federal Credit Union
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Memphis-based Fair Break Federal Credit Union will receive a $25,000 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
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Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis
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Supports research into pigmentation in birds and artificial intelligence in engineering
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $950,000.
The first grant, for $467,837, under the d
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Convention CLE Programs to Replay This Month
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Convention CLE Programs to Replay This Month
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As a part of its Christmas in July programming, TBA will highlight popular sessions from the 2026 Annual Convention. Watch for five webcast programs during the week of July 27. The lineup includes " Before You Buy the AI: A Practical Framework for Evaluating Your Firm's Technology " on July 27, focusing on evaluating l
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
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The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson,
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ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor
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The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement (TCNA) at the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Hitt has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Hitt serves as the executive director of the TCNA. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Supreme Court Backs State Transgender Sports Bans - 5-Step Plan for School Leaders and Athletic Organizations
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 30, 2026:
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Supreme Court Backs State Transgender Sports Bans: A 5-Step Plan for School Leaders and Athletic Organizations
States can pass and enforce laws banning transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams, according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court. Today's decision will significantly change the public high school and collegiate sports landscape
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
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Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters
CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters
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CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlo
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Ga. A.G. Carr Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, on the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court allowing states to protect sex-based categories in sports:
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Carr Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
"This is a major victory that will protect female athletes for generations to come, and we're proud to have partnered with our fellow attorneys general on both cases.
Women's sports are for women only, and now the U.S. Sup
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Hilton Hotels That Embody Americana Through Place
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place
Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities
* Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline.
* Experience historic towns
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
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IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank.
Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as
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Lipscomb Named Best College by Money, Receives Four-star Rating for Second Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb named a Best College by Money, receives four-star rating for second consecutive year
Recognition highlights academic quality, affordability and student outcomes among top factors
Kim Chaudoin
Lipscomb University has once again been recognized for its exceptional value and student success with a four-star rating in Money magazine's 2026 Best Colleges ratings. Lipscomb is one of only 161 colleges and
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Longtime Tennessee Tech guitar instructor and Grand Ole Opry fixture Doc Stone to step down after 25 years of university service
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Longtime Tennessee Tech guitar instructor and Grand Ole Opry fixture Doc Stone to step down after 25 years of university service
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Kerry "Doc" Stone, a veteran Nashville musician, longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry house band and adjunct faculty member at Tennessee Tech University, will step down after 25 years as the university's guitar instructor.
Over a career that spans deca
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Michael McClanahan Named Orlando Regional President for Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- 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 on June 30, 2026:
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Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners
Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier t
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MTSU journalism professor recognized as 'champion' for Center for Community News, launches new course
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 30 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU journalism professor recognized as 'champion' for Center for Community News, launches new course
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -An assistant professor in Middle Tennessee State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Media is among the 150 honorees named a "champion" for the Center for Community News, a nonpartisan nonprofit housed at the University of Vermont.
Matthew Leimkuehler, a
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MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce
Middle Tennessee State University has received approval to launch a new Master of Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering, establishing a groundbreaking graduate program -the state's first-ever master's program in mechatronics -designed to prepare engineers for the future of advanced manufacturing, auto
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force
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The report provides an update on the ACLU's Seven States Safety Campaign and presents preliminary findings on police misconduct and transparency in jurisdictions abandoned by the Department of Justice
MOUNT VERNON - One year after the Trump a
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Premium by Design: All-New Interior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release:
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Premium by design: The all-new interior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
* Redesigned interior is completely reimagined and elevated with a more modern design and upscale materials
* Real wood decor is featured, along with innovative ambient lighting and an available 15-inch infotainment screen
* The all-new 2027 Atlas arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall
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Volkswagen designers had a clear aim w
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Questions Raised About Execution Training Protocol
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Questions Raised About Execution Training Protocol
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Tennessee's lethal injection protocol, adopted in January 2025, eliminated a previous requirement that execution team members practice inserting IV lines during monthly mock executions, the Nashville Banner reports. This change now has drawn renewed scrutiny following the halted execution of death row inmate Tony
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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SCOTUS Upholds "Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights--to freely participate in our community." Advocates Vow to Advance Full Inclusion.
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news:
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SCOTUS Upholds "Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights--to freely participate in our community." Advocates Vow to Advance Full Inclusion.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that all children born in the United States are citizens at birth, regardless of the
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Sedgwick Publishes Its Third Policyholder Satisfaction Survey on Claims Mmanagement
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick publishes its third policyholder satisfaction survey on claims management
Amid inflationary pressures, loss adjusting remains a key factor in claims satisfaction
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PARIS - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has released its 2026 policyholder satisfaction survey[1] on claims management, analyzing tr
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced he is joining the newly launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and strengthen
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
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The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses acro
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State Supreme Court Names New Appellate Court Clerk
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Supreme Court Names New Appellate Court Clerk
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The Tennessee Supreme Court has named J. Scott Griswold as the new clerk of the appellate courts effective July 1. Griswold will succeed James M. Hivner, who did not seek reappointment after serving 12 years in the role. As clerk, Griswold will serve the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appe
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Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from participating on female school sports teams, ruling that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia do not violate the Constitution, the Associated Press reports.
In a 6-3 decision, the court also unanimously co
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Supreme Court Upholds State Law on Mail-In Ballots
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Upholds State Law on Mail-In Ballots
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee, Action News 5 reports. In a 5-4 decision, the court upheld a Mississippi law allowing election officials to count mail-in ballots r
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Tenn. Commerce & Insurance Dept.: New Regulatory Boards Laws Benefit Tennessean Professionals, Consumers Starting July 1, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:
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New Regulatory Boards Laws Benefit Tennessean Professionals, Consumers Starting July 1, 2026
New legislative measures taking effect July 1, 2026 reduce red tape, provide greater clarity, and expand opportunities for professionals who are licensed through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards.
Enforcing Tennessee's laws, TDCI's
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Tenn. Economic Dept. Announces New Round of Site Development Grants
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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TNECD Announces New Round of Site Development Grants
* $13M+ in funding awarded to 10 recipients
* TNECD has distributed 220 Site Development Grants across Tennessee
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the latest recipients of Site Developme
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Tenn. Financial Institutions Commissioner Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate June 30, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE JUNE 30, 2026
Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum.
The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on
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Tuell named to Leadership Tennessee Class XIII
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Tuell named to Leadership Tennessee Class XIII
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Dr. Dawn Tuell, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine and a pediatrician with ETSU Health, has been selected for Leadership Tennessee's 2026-27 Signature Program Class XIII.
Leadership Tennessee is a collective with a mission to foster non-partisan dialogue on issues of state im
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USDA Designates 15 Virginia County as a Natural Disaster Area with 4 Contiguous Counties in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates 15 Virginia County as a Natural Disaster Area with 4 Contiguous Counties in North Carolina
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This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency l
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UT Approves $1.9M Settlement With Former Professor
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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UT Approves $1.9M Settlement With Former Professor
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The University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees has approved a $1.9 million settlement with former University of Tennessee assistant professor Tamar Shirinian, ending a federal lawsuit over her firing for a social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Knox News reports. Under the agreement, Sh
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UT Trustees Approve Budget, Keeping In-State Tuition Steady
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Trustees Approve Budget, Keeping In-State Tuition Steady
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Tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will remain the same this fall after the UT Board of Trustees approved the 2027 fiscal year budget at its annual meeting.
The board also heard highlights from the past year in Knoxville, which included new records in enrollment and student retention,
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Vanderbilt High School Students Explore Agricultural STEM Research at TSU
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Vanderbilt High School Students Explore Agricultural STEM Research at TSU
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By Charlie Morrison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Nearly 50 Davidson County high school students attending the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt during a year-long program visited Tennessee State University's Agricultural Research and Education Center on June 11 for a hands-on introduction to agricultural
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Vanderbilt mourns the death of economics professor Adugna Olani
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt mourns the death of economics professor Adugna Olani
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The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018.
Olani was born in Arjo, Ethiopia, and worked as a researcher for the National Bank of Ethiopia early in his
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Williamson County Markers Honor Lynching Victims
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Williamson County Markers Honor Lynching Victims
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The Williamson Remembers Committee unveiled two historical markers in downtown Franklin on June 20 honoring six African American victims of lynchings in Williamson County during the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras. The markers also acknowledge the lynching of Jewish merchant, believed to be the first Jewish lynchi
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WKU Makes History Taking First Place at National ASCE Competition
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Makes History Taking First Place at National ASCE Competition
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Western Kentucky University's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter placed first overall at the 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championship.
WKU was among 25 teams that qualified for the national competition. The event took place at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, on June 25-27, 2
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Zoe Naylor wins $3,000 Stelzer Stipend Award to kick off journalism career post-graduation
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Zoe Naylor wins $3,000 Stelzer Stipend Award to kick off journalism career post-graduation
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By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 30, 2026) -Zoe Naylor, MA '26, has won the Richard J. Stelzer Starter Stipend Award, a $3,000 prize for an outstanding graduating master's student from the Missouri School of Journalism.
Naylor is just the second recipient of the award, w
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