Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina
Aerospace Hub Initiative Leverages University of Iowa Flight-test Capabilities, Could Create Opportunities to Stay in Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 10 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Aerospace hub initiative leverages University of Iowa flight-test capabilities, could create opportunities to stay in Iowa
As Christopher Wenger built a career in aerospace in Iowa, he faced a decision common among engineers: stay in Iowa or head for one of the nation's established aerospace hubs.
Wenger, of Cedar Rapids, is grateful he found a path that let him build a career here. He
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AG Labrador Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, July 9 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The
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American Baseball Coaches Association: Jeff Willis Affirmed to Fill Fourth Vice President Vacancy
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 9 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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Jeff Willis Affirmed to Fill Fourth Vice President Vacancy
The American Baseball Coaches Association membership has affirmed the recommendation of the ABCA Nominating Committee to elect Jeff Willis, Head Coach and Athletic Director at LSU Eunice, to fill the current vacancy in the office of Fourth Vice President.
The vacancy was created following the unexpected passing of ABCA Fou
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Association of Health Care Journalists: In the U.S., there's more consensus on health care than headlines suggest
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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In the U.S., there's more consensus on health care than headlines suggest
Beyond the divide: Reporting Americans' surprising consensus on health equity
* Moderator: Lara Salahi, AHCJ Health Beat leader for health equity
* Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, executive director, The Institute for Policy Solutions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
* Harold Phillips, CEO, National Mi
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would make it harder for scammers to make robocalls from legitimate telephone numbers by cutting off scammers' access to
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting its proposal to increase the number of students surveyed through
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other attorneys general today secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Block), the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, for misleading its users and failing to protect them from scams and fr
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls alling on the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-When a robocall scammer wants to call you, he doesn't need to do it from a fake number. The first thing he does is buy a long list of real phone numbers, then he cycles through them so fast that spam filters can't keep up. By the time one
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and five cities, submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule to delay implementation of the Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to rescind its plan to continue President Trump's illegal tariffs. In their comment letter, the attorneys general push back on the USTR's propos
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, July 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. Once again, Attorney General Rayfield is calling on Trump to stop il
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European Union
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Averett University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
DANVILLE, Virginia, July 10 -- Averett University issued the following news:
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Averett University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
By Bill Dyer
Averett University is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026. Each of these distinguished individuals will serve a four-year term, concluding in 2030.
In addition, the university recognizes long-time trustee Mary Riddle with the designation of Trustee Emerita. This honor ac
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Caliber Collision Senior Director Angell Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Jaime Angell, senior director of apprenticeships and transitional programs at Caliber Collision, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy":
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I. INTRODUCTION
On behalf of Caliber Collision, I would like to thank Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and all the members of
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Cape Lookout National Seashore Welcomes New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Cape Lookout National Seashore Welcomes New Superintendent
HARKERS ISLAND, N.C. - The National Park Service has selected Laura E. Rich Acosta as the new superintendent of Cape Lookout National Seashore. She will begin her assignment on July 12, 2026.
Rich Acosta brings nearly two decades of NPS experience, including leadership roles in facility and asset management, admi
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Charitable Back Door
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 8, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer:
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The Charitable Back Door
Federal law bans foreign money from our elections -- so why is a Swiss billionaire bankrolling America's voter-registration machine?
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Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from donating to political action committees (PACs). This makes sense because it prevents foreign nationals from influencing American politics. Fed
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Census Bureau: 'Small Area Health Insurance Estimates - 2023'
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-14)in June 2026 by Sara Robinson and Ming-Ray Liao entitled "Small Area Health Insurance Estimates: 2023."
Here are excerpts:
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INTRODUCTION
This report provides a summary of the 2023 release of the U.S. Census Bureau's Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE)./1
SAHIE are the only source of data for single-year estimates of health insurance coverage status for all counties in the United Sta
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Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $3.2 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $3.2 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $3.2 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery projects across North Carolina's 14th District. The funding supports infrastructure repairs,
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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly's Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release:
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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly's Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
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North Carolina is leading by example through a historic $10.2 million investment to reduce the impacts of roads on iconic and imperiled wildlife alike -from the black bear to the endangered red wolf. This major win is the result of ne
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DEQ Secretary highlights state budget investments in environmental programs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ Secretary highlights state budget investments in environmental programs
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Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson welcomed the new state budget signed by Governor Josh Stein. The budget includes important investments in key Department priorities, including efforts to reduce people's exposure to harmful forever chemicals, maintain healthy air
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Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Announces Additional Helene Recovery Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of more than $23 million in FEMA Public Assistance funds to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Funding secured for Western North Carolina includes:
* $2,504,272 to Mitchell County to repair park facilities along Cane Creek.
* $10,259
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Edwards Welcomes New Superintendent at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Welcomes New Superintendent at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined the National Park Service today for the assumption ceremony welcoming Ashley Pipkin as the new superintendent of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock.
Congressman Edwards raised the need to fill the superintendent vacancy during
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
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Contact: press@michigan.gov
Michigan jumps from 24th in 2019 to 6th in 2026 under Governor Whitmer's leadership, beating Florida, Georgia, and Indiana
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan's No. 6 ranking from CNBC's America's Top States for Business, earning a
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Harris Introduces Two Bills to Cut Bureaucracy at the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Harris Introduces Two Bills to Cut Bureaucracy at the Department of Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act and the Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act, two bills to transfer the administration of certain federal education programs to the Department of Labor and help codify President Trump's plan t
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program, Including Joslyn Art Museum in Nebraska
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participa
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Hudson Hosts Verizon Officials in Moore County to See Cell Service Gaps Firsthand
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Hosts Verizon Officials in Moore County to See Cell Service Gaps Firsthand
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SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service and hear directly from Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement about the need
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Kilpatrick Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets Team Continues Strategic Growth With Key Addition in North Carolina
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Kilpatrick Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets Team Continues Strategic Growth with Key Addition in North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Kilpatrick announced today that Chris Oldham has joined the Firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as Counsel on the Real Estate Finance and Capital Markets Team. Mr. Oldham joins from Womble Bond Dickinson and continues the t
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Laura Peter to be the World Intellectual Property Organization Deputy Director General of the Patents and Technology Sector
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Laura Peter to be the World Intellectual Property Organization's Next Deputy Director General of the Patents and Technology Sector
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Former Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office brings decades of IP law and management experience
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Today the Coordination Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved La
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N.C. Office of State Auditor: Rocky Mount Follow-Up Audit Explains Double-Billing Confusion, Unpaid Bills by City Council Members
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release:
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Rocky Mount Follow-Up Audit Explains Double-Billing Confusion, Unpaid Bills by City Council Members
In response to public confusion and complaints over utility bills in Rocky Mount, and at the request of the Mayor and City Council, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has completed a follow-up Information Systems Audit of the City of Rocky Mount.
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New Fulbright Awards Take UNCG Faculty to Scotland, Vietnam
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 6 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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New Fulbright Awards Take UNCG Faculty to Scotland, Vietnam
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Two UNC Greensboro faculty will spend the next year expanding access to world history, literature, design, and environments. The Fulbright Commission selected Dr. James Anderson, professor of history, and Rachele Riley, associate professor of new media and design, for their 2026-27 grantees.
"Applying for a Fu
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Nine N.C. counties in exceptional drought as statewide drought continues
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Nine N.C. counties in exceptional drought as statewide drought continues
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Localized heavier rainfall in parts of North Carolina may help alleviate demand for water for irrigation or other uses but did not lead to substantial improvements in the state's drought conditions.
According to the classifications released by the North Carolina Drought Management Adviso
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Pillsbury Advises Aeroflow Health on Acquisition of Canopie Inc.
NEW YORK, July 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Advises Aeroflow Health on Acquisition of Canopie, Inc.
Pillsbury advised Aeroflow Health, a technology-enabled healthcare company, on its acquisition of Canopie, Inc., a digital health company focused on maternal health.
The acquisition builds on a partnership that began in 2022, when Aeroflow first invested in Canopie after the companies successfully collaborated to expand support for expecting a
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Rapid Strategy Calls on SBA to Fix Processing Delays Before Modifying 8(a) Program Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rapid Strategy, Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Small Business Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed modifications to the 8(a) Business Development Program. The firm urges the SBA to reconsider or delay the new rule until current certification backlogs are resolved and the agency demonstrates operational readiness to manage a more complex eligibility review process.
Rapid Strategy highlights that under exist
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Rapid Strategy Raises Concerns Over SBA's Proposed 8(a) Program Changes and Certification Delays
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rapid Strategy, Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Small Business Administration regarding its proposed amendments to the 8(a) Business Development Program. The company expressed concerns about the SBA's capacity to implement more complex eligibility requirements amid ongoing certification delays.
Rapid Strategy emphasized that their 8(a) application has been pending for nearly a year, which exceeds the agency's 90-day target for revie
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Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms and Require Chatbot Safety Assessments
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms and Require Chatbot Safety Assessments
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 9, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, comprehensive legislation to establish strong federal safeguards and protections
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SAS Aces Chartis' 2026 Fraud Platform Evaluation, Best-In-Class in Every Category
CARY, North Carolina, July 10 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS aces Chartis' 2026 fraud platform evaluation, best-in-class in every category
Named a Category Leader in enterprise fraud, payment fraud and fraud platforms, SAS earned best-in-class scores in 21 of 25 criteria - the most of any vendor evaluated
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Chartis Research has once again named SAS a fraud solutions leader in its Enterprise and Payment Frau
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State Budget Delivers Historic Investment in North Carolina Community College System
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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State Budget Delivers Historic Investment in North Carolina Community College System
The North Carolina Community College System will see one of its largest funding increases in recent years under the state budget passed by the North Carolina General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Josh Stein, with new money aimed squarely at the workforce development that fuels the state's eco
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Brad Knott for North Carolina's 13th District
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Brad Knott for North Carolina's 13th District
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today at an event at Luna Pizza Cafe in Clayton, NC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Brad Knott for North Carolina's 13th District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and
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University of Georgia's TRIO Programs Help Students Achieve and Succeed
ATHENS, Georgia, July 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA's TRIO programs help students achieve and succeed
Local high school students gain support and resources for pursuing higher education
By Chloe Sirmans Hastey
Navigating college applications, coordinating campus tour visits and studying for the SATs can be overwhelming for any high school student, especially those who are first-generation students and may come from low-income backgrounds. The Universit
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USDA Designates 15 Virginia Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates 15 Virginia Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
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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 loans can be used to meet various recovery needs in
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Wake Forest Freedom School helps Forsyth schoolchildren maintain learning levels through summer months
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 9 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Wake Forest Freedom School helps Forsyth schoolchildren maintain learning levels through summer months
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Freedom School at Wake Forest runs through July 29.
* Media are invited to cover a Harambee session, which starts daily at 8:30 a.m., or other program event.
* Contact Alicia Roberts at media@wfu.edu for a schedule of activities and location information.
For six weeks e
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