Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
Ag Georgia Farm Credit Director Edenfield Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Robert Bradham Edenfield from a July 24, 2026, field hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce".
Edenfield has the following descriptions:
"Brad" Robert Bradham Edenfield, BBA, MBA, Row Crop Farmer
AG Georgia Farm Credit Director
American Farm Bureau Technology Issues Advisory Committee Member
Georgia Farm Bureau Tech
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Alston & Bird: Partner Emily McGowan Named 2026 'Rising Star' by Law360
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Partner Emily McGowan Named 2026 'Rising Star' by Law360
Emily McGowan, partner in Alston & Bird's Litigation & Trial Practice Group, has been named among Law360's "Rising Stars of 2026," a recognition honoring top attorneys under the age of 40 selected based on their career accomplishments in their disciplines.
She is one of only four attorneys honored in the Healthcare category.
Emily focuse
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American Farm Bureau Federation: 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
"Farme
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An Interview with Dan Wintermeyer: Industrial Development in Atlanta
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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An Interview with Dan Wintermeyer: Industrial Development in Atlanta
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Dan Wintermeyer, PE, partners with clients to deliver industrial developments across the Atlanta region, from one million-square-foot distribution facilities to smaller-format logistics centers
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Anne Shaffer Named Interim Dean of University of Georgia Graduate School
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Anne Shaffer named interim dean of UGA Graduate School
Professor and senior associate dean brings nearly two decades of UGA experience to the new post
By Mike Wooten
Anne Shaffer, senior associate dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School and professor of psychology, has been appointed interim dean of the Graduate School, effective Aug. 1.
Shaffer succeeds Ron Walcott, who was recently named UGA's
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that on
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, FL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that one year ago, M
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Brad Warren to Become Dean of VCU Libraries and University Librarian
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian
He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division.
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Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia.
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
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Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases -- United States, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 29) on July 30, 2026, entitled "West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases -- United States, 2024.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of arthropodborne viral (arboviral)
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Civil-Liberties and Press-Freedom Groups Applaud First Circuit Ruling in Rodriguez-Cotto V. Gonzalez-Colon, Affirming First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Civil-Liberties and Press-Freedom Groups Applaud First Circuit Ruling in Rodriguez-Cotto v. Gonzalez-Colon, Affirming First Amendment Rights
On Tuesday, civil-liberties and press-freedom organizations praised the First Circuit's ruling in Rodriguez-Cotto v. Gonzalez-Colon. The First Circuit's ruling upholds a district court'
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CNN FlashDoc "Eclipsing Power: Musk, Bezos and the New Space Race" to Stream on Friday, August 7 on CNN App
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN FlashDoc "Eclipsing Power: Musk, Bezos and the New Space Race" to Stream on Friday, August 7 on CNN App
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CNN BROADCAST PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 8PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, NY - CNN today announced the premiere of its latest CNN FlashDoc, Eclipsing Power: Musk, Bezos and the New Space Race, an examination of how two billionaires are reshaping America's future in space. The documentary special will strea
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Coast Guard announces completion of crane salvage operations in Cooper River
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard announces completion of crane salvage operations in Cooper River
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CHARLESTON, S.C. - U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston personnel, in coordination with port stakeholders and the contracted salvage company, completed salvage operations at Pier G following the crane collapse into the Cooper River, July 10.
Following the successful removal of the crane, there is no l
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Communications Workers VP Barlow Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Antonio 'Tony' Barlow, vice president of Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Atlanta, from a July 24, 2026, field hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce":
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Good morning Chairman Walberg, Congresswoman McBath and members of the committee.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Tony Bar
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Congressman Rich McCormick's STOP the SWAMP Act Heads to the Senate as Senator Roger Marshall Introduces Companion Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rich McCormick's STOP the SWAMP Act Heads to the Senate as Senator Roger Marshall Introduces Companion Bill
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Today, Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced the Senate companion to Congressman Rich McCormick's (GA-07) STOP the SWAMP Act, marking a pivotal next step in advancing this commonsense legislation through both chambers of Congress. This effort reinforces the need to strength
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo
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Delta named in TIME's America's Best Companies of 2026 list, only airline in the top 100
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta named in TIME's America's Best Companies of 2026 list, only airline in the top 100
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This recognition is a testament to Delta's people-first culture. Among the 1,000 companies TIME named to its 2026 list of America's Best, Delta stands as the lone commercial airline to make the top 100, a reflection of the people and purpose behind the Delta brand
Behind the ranking
TIME partnered with
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Duke Materials Database to Power New AI-Driven Cloud Laboratory
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke Materials Database to Power New AI-Driven Cloud Laboratory
Over a decade of work from the laboratory of Stefano Curtarolo will help researchers discover new materials through Georgia Tech's new $18.1 million Programmable Cloud Laboratory.
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Over a decade of work pursued by Duke Engineering researchers to computationally predict recipes for useful materials will soon help fuel
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Emory University Winship Cancer Institute Offers TAMP Therapy Platform for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Winship offers TAMP therapy platform for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory University Hospital are using a new drug-delivery mechanism for treatment to care for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Patients can now be treated utilizing the innovative Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion (TAMP) therapy platform to deliver
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FAMU Made: Mark Futch Carries FAMU Excellence Into Health Care
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Made: Mark Futch Carries FAMU Excellence Into Health Care
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - After graduating from Florida A&M University (FAMU), Mark Futch, is beginning his career as a health care professional while carrying with him the standard his professors emphasized throughout his time on The Hill: represent FAMU with excellence.
Futch, a Summer 20
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Fisher Phillips Expands New Jersey Office With Addition of Partners Gina Casale and Christopher Turano
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Expands New Jersey Office with Addition of Partners Gina Casale and Christopher Turano
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Gina Casale and Christopher ("Chris") Turano have joined the firm as partners in its rapidly expanding New Jersey office.
"We are thrilled to welcome Gina and Chris to our growing team in
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Global Employer's Guide to Expanding Pay Equity and Transparency Rules
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 4, 2026:
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A Global Employer's Guide to Expanding Pay Equity and Transparency Rules
Multinational employers need to be aware of growing pay equity and transparency obligations as more countries roll out robust requirements. Governments across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America are setting new disclosure, reporting, and enforcement rules with varying details and potentially ste
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Is the Tide Turning in Website Tracking Lawsuits? Courts Hand Businesses a Defense Playbook With 7 Key July Decisions
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Is the Tide Turning in Website Tracking Lawsuits? Courts Hand Businesses a Defense Playbook With 7 Key July Decisions
Seven court decisions issued over a two-week stretch in July 2026 suggest that businesses may finally be gaining the upper hand in the wave of lawsuits claiming that ordinary website cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools amount to illegal "wiretapping." Five of
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Labor Board Says Employers Can Prohibit "BLM" Displays at Work - 4 Steps To Take After Latest Ruling
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Labor Board Says Employers Can Prohibit "BLM" Displays at Work: 4 Steps To Take After Latest Ruling
Employers can generally tell employees to remove "Black Lives Matter" buttons, pins, and face masks while they're on the clock, according to the most sweeping ruling yet from the National Labor Relations Board under the second Trump administration. This issue has been brewing since the s
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FSU expands Stamps Scholars partnership to support top students
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU expands Stamps Scholars partnership to support top students
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Florida State University is expanding its partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program to provide the most generous scholarship in university history to five first-year students per year.
The scholarship will cover up to four years of each student's full cost of attendance, plus $20,000 in enrichment funding to support internships, study
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Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Charles B. "Brad" Dixon to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Glen A. Cheney; Billy Joe Nelson, Jr., to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial
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Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger: National Scorecard Confirms State Has Highest Standards for Election Administration
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Raffensperger: National Scorecard Confirms Georgia Has Highest Standards for Election Administration
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that Georgia has earned a perfect five-star rating in the R Street Institute's inaugural Election Policy 50-State Scorecard.
Georgia was one of only four states in the nation to receive the report's highest overall rating and the only state to ear
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Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines
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Customers looking to catch their favorite team on the gridiron, hear some live music at a festival, watch cars race, or lace up their racing own racing shoes are in luck! Southwest Airlines(r) has nearly 300 flights in its fall schedule specifically designed to connect Customers with the events that are most important in their lives.
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Manus CEO Parayil Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Ajikumar 'Aji' Parayil, CEO and founder of Manus, Boston, Massachusetts, from a July 24, 2026, field hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce":
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Good morning, Chairman Allen and members of the Committee on Education and Workforce, my name is Aji Parayil, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Manus, a next-generation
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McBath Leads House Introduction of Bipartisan READ Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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McBath Leads House Introduction of Bipartisan READ Act
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Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) led the House introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation which will address America's literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading. The legislation is co-led in th
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Physician assistant studies students earn perfect pass rate on national certifying exam
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Physician assistant studies students earn perfect pass rate on national certifying exam
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MACON, Ga. -The Mercer University physician assistant (PA) studies program Class of 2026 achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), exceeding the national first-time pass rate by nine percentage points.
In addition to graduating from an accredited program, passing
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Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jody Pritt, associate vice provost for Penn State Global and international student and scholar advising, has been named interim vice provost for Penn State Global, effective Aug. 1. A national search for a permanent vice provost will begin in the spring.
Pritt succeeds Sabine Klahr, who entered phased retireme
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ossoff Calls on Trump Administration to Improve Access to Maternal Care in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Calls on Trump Administration to Improve Access to Maternal Care in Georgia
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is calling on the Trump Administration to improve access to maternal care in Georgia.
Today, Sen. Ossoff is demanding answers from Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Strengthen Congressional Oversight & Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Strengthen Congressional Oversight & Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), today introduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations.
The legislation follows last week's Senate Homeland Security and Go
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Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Secure $3.3 Million for Clean Water Emergency Response in Rural Georgia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Secure $3.3 Million for Clean Water Emergency Response in Rural Georgia
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The funding will help protect public health and community water supplies during and after a natural disaster
Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock secured this funding through the American Relief Act of 2025
Senator Ossoff: "We're delivering these resources to help improve Georgia's water
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Stephen Weller Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'The Progressive Hospital: A Lean Hope'
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Stephen Weller Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'The Progressive Hospital: A Lean Hope'
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LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that The Progressive Hospital: A Lean Hope by Stephen Weller has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award. This honor recognizes exceptional works that advance the global understanding and application
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Toyota Expands American Red Cross Partnership With $1,000,000 Disaster Relief Donation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release:
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Toyota expands American Red Cross partnership with $1,000,000 Disaster Relief donation
As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, support helps power nonstop response to major disasters
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The American Red Cross recognizes Toyota for its increased investment of $1 million to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This pre-disaster donation builds on Toyota's longstanding support and helps ensu
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UCLA-led team selected for National Science Foundation quantum technology award
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA-led team selected for National Science Foundation quantum technology award
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Key takeaways
* Hypersensitivity to the environment has created problems leading to errors in quantum computing. The challenge is to get these machines to perform predictably and without making errors.
* A team of physicists, engineers and computer scientists will develop a design for a fault-tolerant qu
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University of Georgia Scientists Need Your Help to Stop an Invasive Hornet
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA scientists need your help to stop an invasive hornet
Takeaways
* Early detection of yellow-legged hornets in Georgia is critical to protecting honey bees and agriculture: Identifying and reporting sightings in spring helps eliminate queens before colonies grow and reduces long-term ecological and economic damage.
* Georgia's response to invasive yellow-legged hornets relies on trapping, tracking and pu
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Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms
Eight state guides detail the election certification process and the laws safeguarding it. Seven of the guides cover battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). The eighth guide provides general information
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Warnock, Ossoff Secure $3.3 Million for Clean Water Emergency Response in Rural Georgia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Ossoff Secure $3.3 Million for Clean Water Emergency Response in Rural Georgia
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The funding will help protect public health and community water supplies during and after a natural disaster
Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured this funding through the American Relief Act of 2025
Senator Reverend Warnock: "After a natural disaster, the last thing Georgians should
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What's new with Mercer dining for fall 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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What's new with Mercer dining for fall 2026
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A few things will look different when dining on Mercer University's Macon campus this fall, but students will have just as many options.
In the center of campus, Penfield Hall has been transformed into Fresh Food Company, which was located in the Connell Student Center before its demolition in June as part of the Building for BEARS project. Construction is scheduled t
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Why a UTI hurts -- and why that might be a good thing
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 4 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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Why a UTI hurts -- and why that might be a good thing
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Australian researchers have discovered a previously overlooked group of bladder nerves that help detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) and trigger the body's response to clear them, providing a potential new target for future bladder pain therapies.
The study shows that bladder nerves located close to the lining of the bladder act as a frontline in
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Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
Full Senate Democratic Caucus Calls for Withdrawal of CMS Rule Imposing Strict Requirements on Americans Trying to Get and Keep Medicaid Coverage
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., tod
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