Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
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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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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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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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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Binghamton University: Poor-quality Sleep Involves Different Parts of the Brain, Depending on Age
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Poor-quality sleep involves different parts of the brain, depending on age
Binghamton psychology research shows that sleep troubles are connected to hyperarousal in young people, and neurodegenerative patterns among older women
By Jennifer Micale
Have trouble sleeping? The reason may depend in part on your age.
A recent study including psychology researchers from Binghamton University investiga
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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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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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Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy's PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program, in collaboration with Kroger Health, has developed a successful model for expanding access to A1C testing in community pharmacies.
A pilot study conducted by the residency p
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Congressman Aderholt Applauds ARC Funds Secured for Red Bay Water & Gas Project
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Aderholt Applauds ARC Funds Secured for Red Bay Water & Gas Project
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Red Bay, AL -Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) highlighted approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Red Bay Water & Gas for the Cooper Springs Well and Pump House Upgrade Project.
This project will rehabilitate an inactive well and nearby infrastructure to improve water capacity and s
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
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The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security.
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection
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EPA Proposes Approval of Alabama Coal Ash Permit Program Under RCRA
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving Alabama's partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program, concluding that the state's application meets Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards for most provisions and would allow the state program to operate in place of much of the federal CCR permitting program if finalized.
The proposal follows an application submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (A
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FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense
Program Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University recently completed its inaugural Hacking for Defense course, a national innovation program that connects students with real-world challenges from the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Offered through FAU's College of E
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Figures Secures Authorization of $50 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Across Alabama and a Ban on Dumping Mud Material in Mobile Bay
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Figures Secures Authorization of $50 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Across Alabama and a Ban on Dumping Mud Material in Mobile Bay
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced that he secured a provision in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 authorizing $50 million in federal funding to address critical water and wastewater infrastructure a
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Florida Officials Pause Designation of Prominent Civil Rights Groups as 'Terrorist Organizations'
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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Florida Officials Pause Designation of Prominent Civil Rights Groups as 'Terrorist Organizations'
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Last night, Florida officials paused their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "domestic terrorist organization" under new laws that went into effect July 1. This development comes in a lawsuit that the American Civil Libe
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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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HHS seeks applications for Delta States Rural Development Network Program
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks applications for the Delta States Rural Development Network Program. This initiative aims to improve health care delivery systems in rural communities across the Delta region, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance access and quality of care.
Funding for the program will range from $905,664 to $1.2 million, providing vital resources to org
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House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Hosts Roundtable in Huntsville, Alabama to Discuss Growing Counterintelligence Threats Targeting Key Epicenter of U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Hosts Roundtable in Huntsville, Alabama to Discuss Growing Counterintelligence Threats Targeting Key Epicenter of U.S. National Security
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA-- As part of the Committee's ongoing efforts to bring the U.S. counterintelligence (CI) threat conversation to the state level, House Permanent
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Ezell Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following opening remarks from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, Reconciliation, and Force Design 2028":
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The Coast Guard is a military service that performs a comprehensive set of safety, lifesaving, law enforcement, and national sec
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How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
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In May 2019, the government of Baltimore, Maryland, fell into chaos. Cybercriminals had locked the city out of many of its critical files and demanded payment to decrypt them. The city refused to pay ransom. The attack incapacitated a swath of services, including real estate transactions and bill payment, and recovery costs soa
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HudsonAlpha BRIDGES Engine Awarded $160 M NSF Grant to Transform Rural Economies in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 15 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news:
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HudsonAlpha BRIDGES Engine Awarded $160 M NSF Grant to Transform Rural Economies in Alabama and Tennessee
Driving biobased innovation and rural growth across Alabama and Tennessee
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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, alongside the University of Tennessee, Auburn University, AGgrow Tech LLC, and Volkswagen Group of America, has been awarded an initial $15 million, with the p
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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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MICC Develops strong sergeants through upcoming contracting professional development initiative
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 14 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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MICC Develops strong sergeants through upcoming contracting professional development initiative
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -The Mission and Installation Contracting Command launches a new professional development initiative designed to strengthen and prepare contracting noncommissioned officers for long-term success across the Army acquisition enterprise.
The MICC L
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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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Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 13 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State
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Week-long professional development program equips teachers with nationally recognized civic education resources and classroom strategies
JACKSONVILLE - Almost 100 elementary educators from across Alabama gathered at Jacksonville State University June 14-19 for the inaugural Summer Civics Seminar, a six-day profes
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Oso Internet Solutions brings fiber broadband to one of the most remote Navajo communities with Adtran
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 14 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release:
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Oso Internet Solutions brings fiber broadband to one of the most remote Navajo communities with Adtran
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* Locally owned ISP needed a reliable fiber access platform to expand connectivity across New Mexico's Ramah Navajo Reservation
* Adtran's technology and ongoing support helped Oso Internet Solutions s
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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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Strong Delivers House Victory for Aviation Security
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Strong Delivers House Victory for Aviation Security
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WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8770, the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation led by Representative Dale Strong to ensure passenger security fees are reinvested in aviation and airport security.
"The SAFEGUARDS Act is about restoring accountability and keeping a promise to the American traveling pub
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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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Tuberville Introduces Bill to Stop Future Corruption at DOJ
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Introduces Bill to Stop Future Corruption at DOJ
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) was joined by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Mike Lee (R-UT) in reintroducing the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act, which would prevent future Democratic administrations from using federal settlement agreements as a backdoor funding source for liberal activist g
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Tuberville, Banks Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Sexually Explicit Content in Classrooms
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville, Banks Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Sexually Explicit Content in Classrooms
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funding from being used by K-12 schools to develop, implement
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Tuberville, Cassidy Move to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Child Care Funding
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville, Cassidy Move to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Child Care Funding
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Strengthening Transparency and Oversight to Prevent (STOP) Child Care Fraud Act. This legislation aims to protect American families' tax dollars from fraudulent federal child care spending.
"I appreciate the Tru
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Tuskegee University Welcomes Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman as CIO
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University welcomes Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman as CIO
Thonnia Lee
Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman has been named the new chief information officer.
Dr. Hilliman will provide strategic leadership for the university's information technology enterprise, strengthen the digital infrastructure, advance cybersecurity and data governance, and foster innovation that su
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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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UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is part of a team that has won up to $160 million over the next 10 years from the National Science Foundation for the BRIDGES Engine, a collaborative initiative that will generate millions of dollars in additional annual income for Tennessee farmers and create
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WTAS: Senator Britt's Appropriations Leadership Delivers Again for Alabama, $41.2 Million Appropriations Win Helps Complete New Advanced Individual Training Complex at Fort Rucker
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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WTAS: Senator Britt's Appropriations Leadership Delivers Again for Alabama, $41.2 Million Appropriations Win Helps Complete New Advanced Individual Training Complex at Fort Rucker
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-Ala.) leadership on the Senate Appropriations Committee led to the opening of the brand-new PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Training Complex on Fort Rucker. Thanks in part to the
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