Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
2027 USPOULTRY Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Open for Nominations
TUCKER, Georgia, July 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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2027 USPOULTRY Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Open for Nominations
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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes family farmers who demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production. Eligible nominees
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Accuracy in Media: DEI Being Reframed Locally in Red Georgia - 'Not Doing Anything Differently'
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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DEI being reframed locally in red Georgia: 'Not doing anything differently'
Many people assume in a red state like Georgia they wouldn't have to worry about covert Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
But that's not the case, and as Accuracy in Media's undercover journalist found out, these programs are actually flourishing across the state.
Starting with the Athens-Clarke County unified government, AIM's invest
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers wor
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Aflac Seeks Clarification on Excepted Fertility Benefits Under Federal Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Aflac Inc., Columbus, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The letter addressed the Excepted Fertility Benefits proposed rule concerning the provision and regulation of excepted fertility benefits for both group and individual health insurance markets.
In the letter, Aflac outlined its
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million custom
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American Academy of Family Physicians Urges CMS to Limit Medicaid Payment Caps to Statutory Categories
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on State Directed Payments and Medicaid fee-for-service targeted practitioner payments.
The proposal, issued in response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted in July 2025, would impose medicare-based payment limits on medicaid managed care provider reimburse
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers w
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
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July 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced tha
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
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July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Area prices rose 0.5 percent over the two months, up 2.8 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased 0.5 percent from April to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Area prices rose 0.1 percent over the two months, up 3.4 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach rose 0.1 percent from April to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Regional prices declined 0.4 percent in June, up 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region declined 0.4 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index declined 5.9 percent over the month. The food index increased
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Breast Cancer Screening Higher in Civically Engaged Adults in the U.S.
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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Breast Cancer Screening Higher in Civically Engaged Adults in the U.S.
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2026 - Civic engagement isn't just good for democracy -it may quietly support women's health, too. New findings from researchers at the American Cancer Society suggest that women in the United States who take part in their communities by voting, attending public meetings, or volunteerin
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Surveillance -- United States, January 2020-December 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 26) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Acute Flaccid Myelitis Surveillance -- United States, January 2020-December 2025.":
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious neurologic condition that has been as
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter -- Pasadena, California, January-February 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 26) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter -- Pasadena, California, January-February 2025.":
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Si
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Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access.
The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef
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Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious
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Collins Lauds Transportation Committee Passage of Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Collins Lauds Transportation Committee Passage of Water Resources Development Act
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Washington, D.C. \-Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation to authorize programs and projects of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Collins (GA-10),
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Cornyn, Ossoff Introduce Mystic Alerts Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Ossoff Introduce Mystic Alerts Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) today introduced the Mystic Alerts Act, which would allow wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to be delivered via satellite communications technologies when other pathways fail during emergencies, including disasters like the Fourth of July floods in Central Texas last year:
"Texas will never forget
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FAA Amends Nashua Class D Airspace, Removes Class E Surface Airspace
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended Nashua airspace by removing Class E surface airspace and updating Class D legal descriptions language.
FAA has adopted a rule amending Class D airspace and removing Class E airspace extending upward from the surface over Nashua, New Hampshire, concluding the Class E designation is no longer needed to contain instrument flight rules operations at Boire Field Airport. The rule takes effect
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: DOL to Address Heat Stress, Child Labor Rules in New Regulatory Plan - What Your Business Needs to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 14, 2026:
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DOL to Address Heat Stress, Child Labor Rules in New Regulatory Plan: What Your Business Needs to Know
The US Department of Labor is setting itself up for a busy rest of the year, with a bold regulatory agenda for 2026 that includes proposals to address workplace heat safety, the hours 14- and 15-year-olds can work, and tip-credit regulations. The agency also plans to finalize severa
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: MedTech and the False Claims Act - Why You Might Be Underestimating Your Exposure + What to Do About It
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 14, 2026:
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MedTech and the False Claims Act: Why You Might Be Underestimating Your Exposure + What to Do About It
The federal government is cracking down on fraud in the healthcare industry, prioritizing False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower complaints, and perhaps targeting the medical technology industry more than ever before. MedTech companies must understand FCA liability risks and step up t
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From personal tragedy to innovation: Professor advances virtual reality grief support
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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From personal tragedy to innovation: Professor advances virtual reality grief support
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 14, 2026
Shaped by experience navigating loss and grief, a Kennesaw State University researcher is leveraging emerging technologies that could improve access to community and support for bereaved parents.
Funded by a two-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Lei Zhang, a huma
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Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: "North Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency FYE 2024 Audit Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "North Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency FYE 2024 Audit Report."
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Opinion
We have audited the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances and the related notes (financial statement) of the North Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), a component unit of the State of Georgia, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2
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Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Grady County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Grady County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report."
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Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
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We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Grady County Board of Education (School District) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial
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Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia FYE 2025 Audit Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia FYE 2025 Audit Report."
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Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia (Fund), a component unit of the State of Georgia, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statement
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Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Wilkes County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Wilkes County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report."
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Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Wilkes County Board of Education (School District) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financi
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Ga. Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough. The multi-year investment will create 160 new jobs.
"Like so ma
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GAO Denies Weston Solutions, Tetra Tech Protests Over Army Corps Contract Award to Pond Constructors
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied protests by Weston Solutions Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Tetra Tech Inc., Collinsville, Illinois, challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' award of a maintenance services contract to Pond Constructors Inc., Peachtree Corners, Georgia, in support of the Defense Logistics Agency.
The contract covers preventive and corrective maintenance for fuel program facilities throughout the Corps' South Atlantic Division, i
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GCSAA Names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic Regional Field Staff Representative
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic regional field staff representative
Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa.
Experienced superintendent to assist GCSAA chapters in five states
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Craig Cochran has been named the field st
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Georgia State University: Bachelor's Graduate Lands Research Role On Path to Becoming a Physician-Scientist
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Bachelor's Graduate Lands Research Role On Path to Becoming a Physician-Scientist
With her bachelor's degree under her belt, Hema Mohan (B.I.S. '25) has landed a sought-after research position and is closer to achieving her dream of becoming a physician-scientist.
Since earning her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise degree from the Institute for Biomedical Sciences a
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises UBS and Moelis as Joint Lead Managers and Underwriters of the FDC IPO
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises UBS and Moelis as joint lead managers and underwriters of the FDC IPO
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised UBS Securities Australia Limited (UBS) and MA Moelis Australia Advisory Pty Ltd (Moelis) as joint lead managers and underwriters on the initial public offering (IPO) of FDC Consolidated Holdings Limited (FDC).
Founded in 1990, FD
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House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman McCormick Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on False Claims Act, Grant Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, released the following opening statement from a June 24, 2026, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight hearing entitled "Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud":
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Today's hearing will examine an issue at the intersection of scientific innovation, government accountability, and nation
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
23and
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Mercer launches new music degree programs from Capricorn Sound Studios
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer launches new music degree programs from Capricorn Sound Studios
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Editor's note: This story was originally published in the June/July 2026 issue of Macon Magazine. Read it here.
Mercer University is launching two new degree programs focused on the modern music industry from Townsend School of Music, expanding its offerings in partnership with Mercer Music at Capricorn and opportunities at the newly acqui
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Multi-State Hydrologic Study Modernizes Low-Flow and Streamflow Estimation Models Across the Southeast
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued a scientific investigations report summary titled 'Methods for Estimating Selected Low-Flow Frequency and Mean Annual Flow Statistics at Gaged and Ungaged Locations on Streams in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina' by authors Toby D. Feaster, Bradley J. Harken, Brent T. Aulenbach, Katharine R. Kolb, Caleb E. Mitchell, and J. Curtis Weaver. The publication, cataloged under Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5021, prese
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N.C. Chapter of the Wildlife Society Supports Federal Listing of Southern Hognose Snake as Threatened Species
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The North Carolina Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service expressing support for the proposed listing of the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act rule. The NCTWS, representing over 300 wildlife professionals, stressed the importance of this action to bolster conservation efforts for the species across its southeastern U.S. ran
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N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the gen
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compro
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis
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National Science Foundation Assistant IG Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Jennifer A. Springmann, special agent in charge, performing the duties of the assistant inspector general for investigations at the National Science Foundation, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud":
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Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and members o
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New Report Finds Over Two Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Since Trump Took Office
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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New Report Finds Over Two Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Since Trump Took Office
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A new report finds that more than two million fewer kids were enrolled in Medicaid in April 2026, compared to January 2025 when President Trump took office
In July 2024, Congressional Republicans cut $1 trillion from Medicaid
Senator Reverend Warnock: "Two million vulnerable children have lost health ca
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Rep. Clyde Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor, WWII Veteran as Special Georgian of the Ninth
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Clyde Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor, WWII Veteran as Special Georgian of the Ninth
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GAINESVILLE, GA -Over the weekend, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Ken Schubring as a Special Georgian of the Ninth to honor his courageous service.
At 104 years old, Retired U.S. Army Captain Ken Schubring is one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor surv
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Reps. Williams, Smith, Khanna, and Sanchez Introduce Protecting American Homes From Hedge Funds Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Reps. Williams, Smith, Khanna, and Sanchez Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act
New legislation would permanently drive hedge funds out of the single-family housing market
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This week, Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Linda Sanchez (CA-38) to introduce the Protecting American Homes from H
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement With 23andMe
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement
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Sen. Markey, Reps. Garcia and Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Markey, Reps. Garcia and Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers
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Washington (July 14, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Chuy Garcia (IL-04) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today reintroduced the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, legislation that would improve wages and working conditions for
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Crack Down on AI Improperly Denying Needed Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Crack Down on AI Improperly Denying Needed Health Care
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to deny needed health care.
Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring a Senate resolution This is an external link to stop the Trump Administration from allowing artificial intelligence to improperly deny seniors' needed health car
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Spelman College and BronzeLens Film Festival Partner to Launch First Summer Film Series Celebrating Black Storytelling and Emerging Filmmakers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Spelman College posted the following news:
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Spelman College and BronzeLens Film Festival Partner to Launch First Summer Film Series Celebrating Black Storytelling and Emerging Filmmakers
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ATLANTA (July 14, 2026) - Spelman College and the BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) are pleased to announce the BLFF Encore Series, a collaborative summer film series designed to celebrate the power of independent cinema while providing audiences with engaging conversations
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Through Google-funded Initiative, University of Georgia Students Use AI Technology, Community Engagement to Support Georgia Farmers
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Through Google-funded initiative, UGA students use AI technology, community engagement to support Georgia farmers
The AI-powered digital platform helps farmers complete reports and recordkeeping
By Roy Parry
For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn't end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance rep
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
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Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data
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Tuskegee University: STEM Achievers Student Showcase Celebrates Middle-Schoolers' Innovation and Real-World Problem Solving
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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STEM Achievers Student Showcase Celebrates Middle-Schoolers' Innovation and Real-World Problem Solving
Crystal Drake
At the 2026 STEM Achievers Student Showcase, more than 60 Alabama middle school students presented innovative research projects and technology-driven solutions designed to address some of society's most pressing challenges on campus at Tuskegee last week.
The showcase marked the culmination
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University of Georgia: Walcott Selected as Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news on July 14, 2026:
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Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost
He will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, recently appointed president of Clemson University
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University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic a
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VCU: Sonography Director Donates Lab to Inspire Students
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Sonography director donates lab to inspire students
VCU alum Yonella Demars leaves a legacy at a place where future sonographers can learn to excel at their craft.
By Chelyen Davis
When Yonella Demars, Ph.D., was earning her doctorate in radiation sciences in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Health Professions, the college conducted a fundraising campaign by offering bricks with don
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Virginia Tech: Brad Bell to Head Athletics Fundraising and Direct the Hokie Club
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Brad Bell to head athletics fundraising and direct the Hokie Club
Bell was a key player on the University of Georgia's championship-caliber fundraising team.
By Albert Raboteau
Virginia Tech's major momentum in athletics hiring and fundraising continues with the addition of Brad Bell as executive associate athletics director of advancement and executive director of the Hokie Club.
Bell has served the past five
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Welcome to JCPA's New Board Leadership
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release:
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Welcome to JCPA's New Board Leadership
As JCPA continues to meet this pivotal moment for the Jewish community and our democracy, we're proud to welcome new leaders who will help guide our work in the year ahead.
Our Board of Directors brings together accomplished leaders from communities across the country who share a deep commitment to combating antisemitism and hate, strengthening inclusive
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