Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi
403rd ASTS bridges the gap between battlefield and airlift during Patriot Medic 2026
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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403rd ASTS bridges the gap between battlefield and airlift during Patriot Medic 2026
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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - When lives are on the line in a contested environment, the window between point-of-injury care and strategic airlift is critical. For Airmen of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, mastering that window was the primary mission during Patriot Medic 2026.
Held across the Gulfport Comba
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Alliance for the Great Lakes: Work Stopped on Critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Work Stopped on Critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
The Alliance for the Great Lakes today urged the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide transparency and resume construction after a recent work stoppage on a critical set of barriers to prevent destructive invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. As reported in the Detroit News, the agency has issued a stop wo
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Toby Barker on How Proposed Federal Grant Changes Could Impact Local Governments
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Toby Barker on How Proposed Federal Grant Changes Could Impact Local Governments
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features features Mayor Toby Barker (Hattiesburg, Miss.), NLC Board of Directors member, in conversation with Dante Moreno, Finance, Admini
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DTE Energy Seeking Developers for New Renewable Energy Projects
DETROIT, Michigan, July 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release:
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DTE Energy seeking developers for new renewable energy projects
The company is opening a competitive bidding process for new wind and solar projects throughout MISO territory
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DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the company will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for wind and solar projects on August 11th 2026 targeting 800 megawatts to support DTE Electric's Voluntary Green Pricing (VGP) program.
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Engineering Alumna Launches Line of Premium Mahjong Sets
OXFORD, Mississippi, July 30 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Engineering Alumna Launches Line of Premium Mahjong Sets
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OXFORD, Miss. - What started as a heartfelt Mother's Day gift has turned into a promising career for a recent University of Mississippi mechanical engineering graduate.
Margaret Ellen Maturin, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, is launching a new business to produce custom-designed mahjong sets that reflect her personality and the culture
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FCC Issues Order to Pay or Show Cause to Eternity Media Group Over Unpaid Regulatory Fees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission has initiated a proceeding to revoke the broadcast license held by Eternity Media Group LLC for radio station WHJA(AM) in Laurel, Mississippi. The action stems from failure to pay overdue regulatory fees, along with associated interest, administrative costs, and statutory penalties accumulated over several fiscal years.
In an Order to Pay or Show Cause (DA 26-809), released July 31, 2026, by the Media Bureau and the Office of Managing
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down OSHA's Workplace Mental Illness Recordkeeping Rule - 7 Steps For Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down OSHA's Workplace Mental Illness Recordkeeping Rule: 7 Steps For Employers
A recent federal appeals court decision knocked down an agency rule requiring employers to record certain work-related mental illnesses on their OSHA 300 Logs. The 5th Circuit's July 21 opinion in Exxon Mobil v. OSHA concluded that the agency exceeded the authority Congress gra
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Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $340,000 Cash from Elderly Scam Victims
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $340,000 Cash from Elderly Scam Victims
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BOSTON - A former U.S. Postal Inspector has pleaded guilty to stealing over $340,000 cash from packages mailed by elderly victims of lottery fraud scams, laundering some of the cash and failing to report it to the IRS.
Scott Kelley, 52, of Pembrok
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS
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Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act Makes Changes to Bolster & Improve Original Lifeline Program for Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in introducing new legislation to broaden access to
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Littler Issues Commentary: OSHA Recordkeeping Update - Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by counsel Kimberly M. Shappley, associate Emily Linn, and senior counsels Peter Vassalo and Felicia K. Watson:
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OSHA Recordkeeping Update: Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule
At a Glance
* Fifth Circuit decision finds OSHA lacks authority to require employers to record work-related mental illness.
* This decision calls into question OSHA's
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Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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Naval Research Lab Tracking Station Steers Space Operations, 70 Years of Eyes in the Skies
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WASHINGTON - In early 1956, in a remote corner of Southern Maryland, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began constructing the facility that would help define the American Space Age. From tracking the world's first satellite, Sputnik I, to serving as today's complex mission operations hub, NRL's Blossom P
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Ochsner recognized for excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner recognized for excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care
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NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health hospitals and partners have received multiple American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support rec
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Ole Miss Mortar Board Chapter Honored for Service, Overall Excellence
OXFORD, Mississippi, July 31 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Ole Miss Mortar Board Chapter Honored for Service, Overall Excellence
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OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi chapter of Mortar Board national honor society has earned its fifth consecutive Gold Torch Award, along with several other honors, for its continuing work to promote leadership and make a difference in the community.
The Mortar Board national organization also recognized the univer
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Report From National Parks Conservation Association: A First Look at Potential Recreation & Economic Opportunities Along a Restored Mississippi River in the Twin Cities
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Reimagining the River: A first look at potential recreation & economic opportunities along a restored Mississippi River in the Twin Cities - A report from National Parks Conservation Association - June 2026 (8 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Explore
The Recreation Potential of a Restored River
For the first time in over a century, we have the opportunity to establish a new relationship with the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities. Commercial barge traffic e
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Senator Marshall Joins Legislation to Strengthen Rural Emergency Hospital Program
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Joins Legislation to Strengthen Rural Emergency Hospital Program
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) in introducing the bipartisan Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0), bipartisan legislation to expand access to federal resources for rural hospitals through the Rur
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Texas A&M Engineering: Systems Engineer and Energy Leader Strengthens Faculty Support
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Systems engineer and energy leader strengthens faculty support
Constantine "Dean" Liollio '83 built his career on hard work, gratitude and a passion for giving back, and has recently established an endowed faculty chair in industrial and systems engineering.
By David Holt, Contributor
Long before he became a respected energy executive and philanthropist, Constantine "Dean" Lio
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The Darkside Experience in concert at NRCC Sept. 18
DUBLIN, Virginia, July 31 -- New River Community College posted the following news release:
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The Darkside Experience in concert at NRCC Sept. 18
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The Darkside Experience, a tribute band to Pink Floyd, will perform Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin.
Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $27 in advance and available for purchase online only at www.nr.edu/concerts. Reserved tickets are $30 at the door. General seating ti
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UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized as one of the nation's fastest-rising universities after climbing 749 places in the 2026 AD Scientific Index World University Rankings.
Among U.S. institutions, UA Little Rock ranked third for the largest improvement in ranking in the fie
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University, Southern Sky Brands to Launch CBD Sleep Study
OXFORD, Mississippi, July 30 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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University, Southern Sky Brands to Launch CBD Sleep Study
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OXFORD and CANTON, Miss. - The University of Mississippi and Southern Sky Brands are teaming up to evaluate the effects of cannabidiol, or CBD, on sleep quality in adults.
The study, conducted through the university's National Center for Cannabis Research and Education, represents a significant step toward advancing evidence-based researc
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USS Truxtun Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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USS Truxtun Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets
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NORFOLK, Virginia - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returned to Naval Station Norfolk on July 31, concluding an almost six-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
"The Sailors of USS Truxtun demonstrated excepti
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When Physical Therapy Means First Names and Open Hearts
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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When Physical Therapy Means First Names and Open Hearts
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Charles Clardy had one instruction for his son before the dinner at the Peabody Hotel.
Tell Ray I said hello.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Carlos Clardy, EdD, spent years hearing his father speak of Dr. Ray Patterson, the young physical therapy educator at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences who had meant so much d
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Wicker, Kelly, and Colleagues Honor Gold Star Children's Day
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Kelly, and Colleagues Honor Gold Star Children's Day
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Washington - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., along with numerous colleagues, celebrated the passage of a Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day, which recognizes the children of fallen service members.
"The sons and daughters of our fallen service members carry on the
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