News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
ACDI Launches ACE to Help Partners & Customers Access Support Faster
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ACDI Launches ACE to Help Partners & Customers Access Support Faster
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Access Control Devices Inc. (ACDI) has launched ACE, an AI-powered support assistant designed to help partners and customers find answers faster, access helpful resources and take a smarter first step when support questions arise.
ACE, short for ACDI Customer Expert, gives users an easy way to ask
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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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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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Arkansas Moves Into Lead Above all States for Religious Liberty Protections, Governor Sanders Announces
PLANO, Texas, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Arkansas Moves Into Lead Above all States for Religious Liberty Protections, Governor Sanders Announces
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Little Rock, AR- Today, First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy ("CRCD") revealed the results of its fifth annual Religious Liberty in the States ("RLS") index,
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 14 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
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One of two states to earn first-ever "excellent" ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas ranks #1 in the nation for religious liberty according to the First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy's (CRCD) Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index. Arkansas earned a s
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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, 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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Cleburne County Teen Serves as Senate Page
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cleburne County Teen Serves as Senate Page
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Senate Page Oran Wright and Senator John Boozman in his office on Capitol Hill.
WASHINGTON- Quitman High School student Oran Wright spent part of his summer navigating the corridors of Congress as a U.S. Senate Page. The rising senior from Quitman joined several dozen high school students from across the country in this prestigious program, gaining a f
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Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power
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Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601
July 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanking them for their recognition of President-elect of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella a
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Dr. Rodney Chism Earns Instrument Repair Certification to Strengthen Mighty Marching Thorobreds
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Rodney Chism Earns Instrument Repair Certification to Strengthen Mighty Marching Thorobreds
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New technical expertise will help keep instruments performance-ready while reducing outside repair costs and delays
FRANKFORT, Ky. -A damaged key, worn pad, or stuck valve can take an instrument -and a student musician -out of a rehearsal or performance. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds now have greater c
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Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 14 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty
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Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge and strengthening the campus community. Through its annual faculty awards, the University recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service -honoring educators whose commitment enriches
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Floor Speech Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Floor Speech Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham
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Lindsey Graham was a self-made American original. Born in central South Carolina, Lindsey grew up in a room behind his parent's bar and pool hall where he worked to help the family make ends meet and earned the nickname "Stinkball" from his patrons because of his sense of humor and his irrepressible nature and his rascal streak as he called it.
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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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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress
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Rep. Davids has 100% voting record on AFGE's top legislative issues
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -The American Federation of Government Employees proudly announces its endorsement of Rep. Sharice Davids for reelection to Congress representing Kansas' 3 rd Congressional Dist
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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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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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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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Sanders Announces Trade Mission to the U.K., Belgium, and Ireland
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 13 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Sanders Announces Trade Mission to the U.K., Belgium, and Ireland
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement today announcing her overseas trade mission to the Farnborough Air Show, Ireland, and Belgium from July 19 to 24:
"I've had the privilege of representing Arkansas at the Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air Show since I took of
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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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UA Little Rock Alumna Honored with Lifetime Educator Award
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Alumna Honored with Lifetime Educator Award
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Ouida Newton recalls a time when a group of students walked into her classroom convinced they simply weren't good at math. They walked out believing in themselves.
Helping students gain confidence in their own abilities defined Newton's 38-year career in education. Recently, the UA Little Rock alumna was recognized wit
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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UAMS, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Comm
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Washington State University: 'Amazing Moths' - Study Pinpoints Insect Habitat That Draws Grizzlies to Glacier Peaks
PULLMAN, Washington, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to Glacier peaks
When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths.
The inch-long moths hatch on the Great Plains and fly en masse to escape the heat in the stony upper reaches of the Rocky Mountains. Grizzlies hoover the
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Womack Cosponsored Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Privacy Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Cosponsored Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Privacy Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 14, 2026... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. He is an original cosponsor of the bill, which prohibits credit card companies and other entities from implementing Merchant Category Codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from g
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