Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina
Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
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Amazon today announced the 2026 recipients of the Amazon Literary Partnership, providing $1 million in grants to 102 literary organizations across more than 25 states. Amazon believes in the power of words to transform lives, communities, and the world, and is honored to support these vital organizations that champion writers.
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic
The increased focus on drones can assist militaries in many ways, but this technology is far from a panacea.
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On July 12, three explosives-laden Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) motored into an enemy port, maneuvered past whatever defenses may have been in place, and blew up a drydock
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EEOC Sues Rooter ProXpress for Pregnancy Discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Rooter ProXpress for Pregnancy Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit says plumbing company fired pregnant employee
ATLANTA -Guice Services, Inc., doing business as Rooter ProXpress, a plumbing services provider across the Atlanta metropolitan area, violated federal law when it fired a customer service representative because of her pregnancy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
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FAA Revises Proposal to Amend 14 VHF Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking updating a proposal to amend 14 domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the eastern U.S. in support of the agency's VOR Minimum Operational Network Program.
Comments are due on Aug. 21, 2026.
The FAA said the supplemental proposal revises changes first published on March 6, 2026, by updating amendments affe
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Sanctioning Russia Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Sanctioning Russia Act
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Sanctioning Russia Act, which she is an original cosponsor of. The legislation will impose mandatory sanctions on Russia's political leadership, financial institutions, and energy sector -pu
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Fresenius Kabi Urges DEA to Avoid Complex Quota Subcategories to Prevent Drug Shortages and Improve Supply Chain Flexibility
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Three Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
T 847-550-2300
T 888-391-6300
www.fresenius-kabi.com/us
July 20, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Re: Docket No. DEA-1278; RIN 1117-
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Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito Due to Undeclared Soy
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Fresh & Ready Foods LLC Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito due to Undeclared Soy
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Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy allergen due to inadvertent inclusion of sausage in products labeled as vegetarian
Company Name: Fresh & Ready Foods LL
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Gov. Shapiro Announces Leadership Transition at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro Announces Leadership Transition at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil will conclude his service effective Friday, July 31, 2026.
DGS Executive Deputy Secretary Sandra Aguilera will serve as Acting Secretary beginning Saturday, August 1, 2026, ensuring continuity of le
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HPU Students Conduct Innovative Summer Research with Professors
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Conduct Innovative Summer Research with Professors
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Pictured from left observing dark matter in HPU's Culp Planetarium were sophomore physics majors Sencerity Baker and Blake Bird with Dr. Alex Sobotka, assistant professor of physics.
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 22, 2026 - High Point University's labs are buzzing this summer with students and faculty collaborating on innovative re
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IACH explains key components of outreach programs
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 22 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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IACH explains key components of outreach programs
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Furman's Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) has posted explainers on its community health education programs and the Upstate Medical Legal Partnership.
In "Health Happens Here," IACH articulates the multiple ways the group is laying a foundation for wellness across the community. The group hosts "Community Health Conversations,"
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In Memoriam: Alan L. Gross
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Alan L. Gross
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The Graduate Center community is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Alan L. Gross, a longtime and influential faculty member and former executive officer of the Educational Psychology Ph.D. program. He died on June 24. He was 82.
His death was confirmed by his family.
Distinguished Professor David Rindskopf (Educational Psychology, Psycholog
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Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture.
The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s
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Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 22 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House
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On Monday, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, H.R. 2715, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be granted authority to order the d
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Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text
Today, Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633), which reflects the merged work products of the Banking and Agriculture Committees.
"This is another step in my years-long journey to ensure the U.S. leads the way on digital assets," s
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Paradigm Operations: NCUA Faces Industry Pushback Over Proposed Stablecoin Regulations Affecting Yield Prohibition Reporting and Multi-Brand Issuance
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: RIN 3133-AG10: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisd
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Professor seeking to grow student experience with research and scholarship named honors director at Tusculum
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Professor seeking to grow student experience with research and scholarship named honors director at Tusculum
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GREENEVILLE - A professor with a passion for learning and fostering student-driven academic research and scholarship has been named director of Tusculum University 's Honors Program.
Dr. Adam Denton, an assistant professor of psychology, recently was chosen for this key leadership post. He will h
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Rep. Ralph Norman Secures Four Amendments in House-Passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ralph Norman Secures Four Amendments in House-Passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced that all four of his amendments were included in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing efforts to strengthen national security, improve transparency, and enhance accountability within the Depa
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S.C. State Housing Finance and Development Authority: Affordable Housing Projects Face Delays and Cost Increases Due to Build America Buy America Compliance Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Progreams
Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act [Docket N
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SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 22 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College
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Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson's Interim appointment ensures continuity for scholars and academic programs.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University has appointed Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson, an SC State alumna, educator and Orangeburg native, as interim dean of the Dr. Emily England C
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Sen. Tim Scott hosts 16th annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Tim Scott hosts 16th annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted his 16th annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast, bringing together hundreds of South Carolinians, including elected officials, faith leaders, and community members. This year's breakfast was hosted in loving memory of late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Scott honored Lindsey's
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University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 Spotlights the Next Generation of Leaders
ATHENS, Georgia, July 23 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA's 40 Under 40 spotlights the next generation of leaders
The university has selected 40 outstanding alumni under the age of 40 as 2026 honorees
By Rachael Andrews
The University of Georgia has named its 2026 class of 40 Under 40, honoring young alumni who are making significant contributions in their professions, communities and beyond. Representing industries that range from healthcare and technology
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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What you missed this summer: Facilities
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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What you missed this summer: Facilities
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You'll notice a few changes around campus this fall. Throughout the summer, teams across the University of South Carolina's Facilities management organizations continued making progress on major projects across campus.
From new residence halls and renovated academic spaces to expanded research facilities, these projects -most of them tied to the c
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