News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
A reliability update for customers in New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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A reliability update for customers in New Orleans East
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Entergy New Orleans continues to make progress on reliability improvements in the Kenilworth area of New Orleans East. This work is focused on strengthening the underground electric system by replacing critical equipment that will help improve reliability and reduce the likelihood of future outages.
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced 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 worldwide. The settlement
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Ark. Agriculture Dept.: Up to $20 Million Available to Help State Communities Reduce Flood Risk
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Up to $20 Million Available to Help Arkansas Communities Reduce Flood Risk
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting pre applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Swift Current Flood Mitigation Assistance (Swift Current) program. Up to $20 million in federal funding is available to help reduce flood risk in communities participati
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Ark. Public Safety Dept.: ASP "Rules of the Road" Campaign Aims to Help Arkansans Make Safer Decisions Behind the Wheel
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- The Arkansas State Police, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news:
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ASP "RULES OF THE ROAD" CAMPAIGN AIMS TO HELP ARKANSANS MAKE SAFER DECISIONS BEHIND THE WHEEL
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is launching a new statewide public safety initiative, "Rules of the Road," a video series designed to help Arkansans better understand common traffic laws and best driving practices on Arkansas roadways.
The campaign debuts today, w
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Ark. Public Safety Dept.: Helton to Lead State Agency Overseeing Law Enforcement Training and Standards
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news:
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HELTON TO LEAD STATE AGENCY OVERSEEING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND STANDARDS
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Heath Helton to serve as director of the Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST). Helton, who recently retired as Little Rock Police Chief, will begin work on August 3rd
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
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DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird 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
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
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Attorney General Charity Clark 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 customers worldwide. Under the settle
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive da
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal informa
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
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Attorney General Liz Murrill 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 worldwide.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate 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 worldwide. The settlement in
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Boozman Advances Arkansas Water Infrastructure Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman Advances Arkansas Water Infrastructure Priorities
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, secured measures that will strengthen Arkansas water resources in legislation approved by the committee Wednesday.
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 authorizes flood risk management, navigation and ecosystem resto
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Bradford Reflects on How ATU Shaped His Naval Career
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Bradford Reflects on How ATU Shaped His Naval Career
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When Pete Bradford earned the opportunity to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the U.S. Navy medical enlisted commissioning program in 1998, he knew exactly where to enroll.
"Choosing Arkansas Tech University was an easy decision," said Bradford. "The university's reputation for producing exceptional nurses, its welcoming
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Entergy and MHI Group outline collaborative partnership designed to accelerate commercialization and affordability around carbon capture solutions
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy and MHI Group outline collaborative partnership designed to accelerate commercialization and affordability around carbon capture solutions
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* Entergy and MHI Group take a leadership position in advancing decarbonization with innovative gas turbine combined cycle and carbon dioxide capture and storage solutions to support sustainable and affordable clean power generation
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FFRF Calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" Index a Christian Nationalism Scorecard
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" index a Christian nationalism scorecard
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing First Liberty Institute's newly released Religious Liberty in the States 2026 report (https://religiouslibertyinthestates.com/), arguing that it rewards states for expanding religious exemptions rather than protecting genuine religious free
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FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Louisiana Support Family-Owned Septic Services Provider with Small Business Boost Loan
DALLAS, Texas, July 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Louisiana Support Family-Owned Septic Services Provider with Small Business Boost Loan
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MANY, LOUISIANA, July 14, 2026 -With demand growing and operational costs rising, Moore Brothers Pumping in Many, Louisiana, turned to a Small Business Boost (SBB) loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FH
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Franklin Pierce University to Repatriate 19 Funerary Objects to the Osage Nation Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire, will repatriate 19 funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to the Osage Nation, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
Franklin Pierce University will repatriate 19 unassociated funerary objects under NAGPRA after determining they are culturally affiliated with The Osage Nation.
The collection consists of unk
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Georgia Southern University: All in - Golden Eagles Athletics Rounds Out Leadership Team With Head Coaching, Administrative Hires
STATESBORO, Georgia, July 16 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
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All in: Golden Eagles Athletics rounds out leadership team with head coaching, administrative hires
Georgia Southern University Golden Eagles Athletics has completed its head coaching staff ahead of the program's inaugural NAIA season, announcing the addition of Justin Tucek as head men's basketball coach and Dustin Wager as the new men's and women's cross country programs' first head coach.
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Celebrate Committee Passage of Colorado Priorities in Biennial Water Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Celebrate Committee Passage of Colorado Priorities in Biennial Water Bill
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Senators secured authorization for up to $27 million for Colorado water projects
Legislation heads to Senate floor for passage
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated the committee passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and the Colorado p
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House Financial Services Chairman Hill: CFPB Has Stopped Regulating by Informal Guidance, Returned to Disciplined Approach Grounded in Clear Rules
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Hill: The CFPB has Stopped Regulating by Informal Guidance and Returned to a Disciplined Approach Grounded in Clear Rules
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a Full Committee hearing featuring testimony from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Russ
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House Financial Services Chairman Hill: Reform is the Mechanism by Which the Fed Can Become the Best Version of Itself for the American People
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Chairman Hill: Reform is the Mechanism by Which the Fed Can Become the Best Version of Itself for the American People
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a Full Committee hearing featuring testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on the agency's Semi-Annual Moneta
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House Financial Services Committee Hosts Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh for Hearing on Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Report
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSxrep) -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Full Committee Hosts Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh for Hearing on Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Report
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), welcomed Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh for a hearing on his views on the future path of the economy, the Federal Res
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House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Opens Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterint
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House Natural Resources Chairman Westerman: Restoring Sound Land Management in Utah
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Restoring Sound Land Management in Utah
Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed two proclamations reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Right-sizing Bears Ears and Grand Stairca
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House Passes 3 Financial Services Bills
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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House Passes Three Financial Services Bills
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed three bills from the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 3074 - the Common Cents Act, sponsored by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09), passed the House by voice vote. H.R. 3074 ends the production of the penny
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How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream
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Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state's aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable.
At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB'
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Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain
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The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Secur
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Southwest Power Pool: Richard Ross Hired as Senior Director, Transmission Readiness and Seams Planning
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- Southwest Power Pool, a corporation mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure supplies of power, transmission infrastructure and wholesale electricity prices, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Richard Ross hired as senior director, transmission readiness and seams planning
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Ross as senior director, transmission readiness and seams planning, eff
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St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
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Story named director of industrial accounts at Entergy Arkansas
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Story named director of industrial accounts at Entergy Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas has promoted Bentley Story to director of industrial accounts, where he will lead the company's efforts to further support some of the utility's largest customers and state's largest employers, while supporting continued growth.
In this role, Story will focus on enhancing service for
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Tighter Harvested Area Restricts Domestic Production to Multi-Decade Low
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Research Service, an agency operating within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, issued a commodity outlook summary titled 'Rice Outlook: July 2026' by coordinator Vidalina Abadam and contributors Jennifer Bond, Andrew Sowell, Seth Wechsler, and Ethan Sabala. Designated as Situation and Outlook Report RCS-26F, the document details significant downward contractions in domestic harvests alongside notable re-alignments across global grain networks.
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UAPB Introduces Mane Materials Program to Simplify Course Material Access and Support Student Readiness
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Introduces Mane Materials Program to Simplify Course Material Access and Support Student Readiness
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Beginning Fall 2026, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will launch Mane Materials, a Total Access course materials program designed to simplify how students receive their required materials and ensure they are ready to learn on the first day of class.
With Mane Mater
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UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits
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Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science.
At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigati
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
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A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 custom
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Walmart Helps Americans Navigate Their Annual Back-to-School Reset With Unmatched Value, Convenience and Style
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, July 16 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Helps Americans Navigate Their Annual Back-to-School Reset with Unmatched Value, Convenience and Style
Walmart is making it easier to save money with its lowest prices since 2019 on the 14 most popular school supplies found on classroom lists nationwide, including select items starting at just $0.25.
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Every summer, millions of Americans prepare for one of life's biggest annual reset moments. Parents are rebu
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Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Protect America's Interests Abroad
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to Protect America's Interests Abroad
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 15, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bill allocates $47.32 billion in discretionary spendin
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