News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
'Little House on the Prairie' Honors Osage Nation With Special Community Screening
LOS GATOS, California, July 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'Little House on the Prairie' Honors Osage Nation With Special Community Screening
Once upon a time, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura left their house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin for a fresh start in the west.
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So begins the new Netflix series adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's iconic semi-autobiographical book Little House on the Prairie. Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and
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Alliant Energy Files Rezoning Application for Proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center in Linn County
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 17 -- Alliant Energy issued the following news release:
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Alliant Energy files rezoning application for proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Alliant Energy has submitted a rezoning application to Linn County for the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a natural gas-fired electric generating facility planned near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Benton-Linn Road west of Cedar Rapids. The application requests rezoning of approxi
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira
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Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest
DALLAS, Texas, July 16 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest
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With the first day of school around the corner, the time is approaching to start planning Spring Break 2027 trips and Southwest Airlines(r) is ready to take Customers to beaches, mountains, and everywhere in between. The carrier's flight schedule is now available for booking through early April 2027 with recor
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Barnes leads new certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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Barnes leads new certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling
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As the behavioral health landscape continues to evolve, today's counselors are increasingly called upon to address the interconnected challenges of mental health, substance use, and career development.
Erin Barnes, clinical associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's
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Beacom School of Business Students Recognized with SDCPAS Scholarships
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 15 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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Beacom School of Business Students Recognized with SDCPAS Scholarships
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The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business is proud to recognize three outstanding accounting students selected as recipients of scholarships from the South Dakota Certified Public Accountant Society (SDCPAS).
Melanie Brozik, Lydia Capaldo and Makayla Van Voorst each bring a distinct journey to the accoun
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Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Put Artificial Intelligence to Work on North Carolina Farms
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Put Artificial Intelligence to Work on North Carolina Farms
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced the bipartisan Fostering Agricultural Research and Modernization through Artificial Intelligence (FARM AI) Act, legislation to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across American agricu
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DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting four meetings in Western Iowa to update hunters on a series of changes to deer season before licenses go on sale, on Aug. 15.
Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 3 at Yellow Smoke Park, near Denison; Aug. 4, at Dennis L. Sohl Center, in
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Dordt College Introduces Graduate Academic Calendar With Increased Flexibility
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa, July 17 -- Dordt College issued the following news:
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Dordt introduces new graduate academic calendar with increased flexibility
Dordt University has announced an updated academic calendar for graduate studies, allowing working adults to focus on one course at a time while making steady progress toward degree completion.
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Dordt University will introduce a new academic calendar for its graduate programs beginning in the fall of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Under the
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EPA Approves Iowa Air Quality Rule Revisions for State Implementation Plan
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved revisions to Iowa's air quality regulations, updating permitting requirements, consolidating chapters, and correcting implementation plan provisions.
The rule approves revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan and the state's Title V Operating Permit Program to incorporate changes adopted in the Iowa Administrative Code following an administrative review required by Executive Order 10, issued by the Iowa gove
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Ernst Cuts Red Tape, Clears the Way for Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Cuts Red Tape, Clears the Way for Disaster Recovery
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WASHINGTON - After a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rule change created barriers for Iowans trying to access natural disaster recovery tools, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) stepped in to ensure disaster victims can access key information on resources.
When Iowa was hit hard by tornadoes and flooding in 2024, Ernst pressed for ans
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Ernst Delivers Fraudsters' Day of Reckoning to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Delivers Fraudsters' Day of Reckoning to the Senate Floor
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is forcing Washington to choose between fraudsters and taxpayers by bringing her Protecting American Taxpayers Act up for a vote.
While Uncle Sam loses up to $521 billion in fraud a year, Ernst is leading the effort to develop a comprehensive anti-fraud package with her colle
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States
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Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of e
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EWG: Iowa's 15,000+ Factory Farms Produce Over 107M Tons of Manure, Risking Public Health
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
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EWG: Iowa's 15,000+ factory farms produce over 107M tons of manure, risking public health
Number of large facilities jumped 13% since 2019
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MINNEAPOLIS - Iowa has 15,309 livestock farms that generated 107.6 million tons of manure in 2025, polluting the state's water and putting Iowans' health at risk, a landmark Environmental Working Group mapping project finds.
For this comprehensive
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Chairman Carr Announces Additional Appointments to Native Nations Communications Task Force, Date of First Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-737):
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Chairman Brendan Carr today announced the appointment of five additional Tribal members to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Native Nations Communications Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force is comprised of elected and appointed leaders, or their designees, from a broad cross section of Native Nation
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i
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Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board District Review Committees
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board District Review Committees
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Manish Rungta, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District One Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2030, and appointed Elizabeth Cloninger, M.D. and Adrian Caraves to the committee for terms set to expire on January 15, 2032. The Governor reappointed Ivan Rovner,
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Independent Women's Voice: New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release:
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New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality
Independent Women commits to supporting renewed efforts to advance Stand With Women legislation next session.
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CONCORD, NH -- On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that Title IX reflects biological sex and not gender identity, New Hampshire leaders h
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Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Name Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa as Iowa Thriving Communities
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
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Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Name Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa as Iowa Thriving Communities
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa as the 2027-2028 Iowa Thriving Communities, recognizing their innovation and commitment to advancing housing opportunities.
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Iowa State total external funding drops as federal research landscape evolves
AMES, Iowa, July 15 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Iowa State total external funding drops as federal research landscape evolves
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AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University raised a total of $487.9 million in external funding for the 2026 fiscal year, of that total $254.6 million is sponsored research funding dedicated to studies of ag tech, women's health, semiconductors and many other projects.
Overall, funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30 is down 11
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July 16 virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project postponed
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 15 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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July 16 virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project postponed
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MOUNT VERNON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has postponed the two virtual public meetings scheduled for tomorrow, July 16.
The public meetings will be rescheduled.
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Original text here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/news-release/2026-07-15/july-16-virtual-pub
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Katherine Nixon and Tash Van Lieshout Named Up & Coming Attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Katherine Nixon and Tash Van Lieshout Named Up & Coming Attorneys
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Fredrikson attorneys Katherine A. Nixon and Tash S. Van Lieshout were named 2026 Up & Coming Attorneys by Minnesota Lawyer.
The award honors attorneys who are within their first 10 years of practice and have already distinguished themselves through their legal work and leadership skills.
After ju
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Minnesota Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Minnesota Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Morrison, McCollum, and Omar have 100% voting records on issues vital to AFGE members and all federal workers
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelectio
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Members of NISC and Meridian Cooperative Approve Merger, Uniting Two Technology Cooperatives
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- National Information Solutions Cooperative, a provider of software solutions to utility and telecommunication companies, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026, with Meridian Cooperative:
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Members of NISC and Meridian Cooperative Approve Merger, Uniting Two Technology Cooperatives
Combined cooperative will accelerate innovation and deliver expanded value to Members
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MANDAN, N.D. - Information technology cooperatives National Information
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Miller-Meeks Speaks on House Floor as Historic Housing Law Delivers for Iowa Families
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Miller-Meeks Speaks on House Floor as Historic Housing Law Delivers for Iowa Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) delivered remarks on the House floor highlighting the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, now law, and what it means for Iowa families working toward homeownership.
In her remarks, Congresswoman Miller-Meeks pointed to the housing affordab
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor
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Paper: Self-driving trucks will redraw US economic map
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Paper: Self-driving trucks will redraw US economic map
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Technological advances in autonomous truck technology are poised to have significant economic ripple effects for U.S. interstate commerce, highway infrastructure and labor costs, says new research co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign economists.
Self-driving truck technology "
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of
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RSM US Foundation bets on talent from every starting point
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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RSM US Foundation bets on talent from every starting point
Nearly $1 million in scholarships awarded to students across the U.S. and Canada beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year
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RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - today announced the RSM US Foundation will award
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blume
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Federal Judges
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Federal Judges
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, by a vote of 11-10.
* Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, by a vote of 11-10.
* Kasdin Miller Mitchell
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SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 15 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville
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For a second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is all set to host the collegiate competition known as the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 on July 27 and 28. More than 20 solar car teams travelling a 1500+ mile course in eight days along the
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Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership
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The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI- and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transiti
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Staff Spotlight: Alex Bentler
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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Staff Spotlight: Alex Bentler
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The staff spotlight series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the UI College of Education such a special place to work. This spotlight recognizes the critical contributions our staff members make to the College of Education community in support of our faculty and students.
For Alex Bentler, the most rewarding part of any job has always been h
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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'[Lindsey] said that this would be the most consequential piece of legislation that he ever had an opportunity to get behind and get to the President's desk...'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Se
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UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology
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A man who thought he would lose his job after gradually losing his vision learned braille at the encouragement of Anindya "Bapin" Bhattacharyya. By the time he completely lost his sight, he was prepared and able to keep working.
Bhattacharyya not only taught the man braille, but also how to adapt to his n
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University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 16 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Exuberant country music and dynamic performances are at the heart of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series at the University of Dubuque.
The 2026-2027 season kicks off in August with Daily & Vincent: A Beautiful Life Tour and continues with an array of performances i
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University of Iowa Health Care to open new family medicine clinic in Tiffin
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 16 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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University of Iowa Health Care to open new family medicine clinic in Tiffin
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Residents of Tiffin and surrounding communities will soon have a new option for primary care closer to home. University of Iowa Health Care will open its new Tiffin family medicine clinic at the end of September.
The new clinic is located on the northwest corner of Highway 6 and Kimberlite Street in Tiffin. It will fea
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USD Occupational Therapy Students Help Senior Drivers Ensure Car Safety with CarFit Event
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 16 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD Occupational Therapy Students Help Senior Drivers Ensure Car Safety with CarFit Event
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University of South Dakota occupational therapy students recently hosted a safety program in Hawarden, Iowa, to help older drivers find a better "fit" with their cars for comfort and safety.
CarFit, a national program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, is designed to
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