News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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\-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry -
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pur
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304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6
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FORT IRWIN, Calif. - Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve's 304th Cyber Battalion provided cyber operations support to the Joint Modernization Command exercise control network during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California, from July 6-29, 2026.
Project Convergence Capstone 6, also known
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310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) finance units support finance operations in Diamond Saber 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) finance units support finance operations in Diamond Saber 26
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - It is the duty of any service member or government employee to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds. For members of the Finance Corps, this responsibility is the base palette from which they work as they handle a multitude of transactions, data
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AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
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In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs.
The case challenges the Administration's recent de
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase t
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent
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American College of Surgeons: Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access t
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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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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou
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Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. -
While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at their best.
Army Reserve Nutrition Care Specialists, also kno
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Army Reserve's senior enlisted leader immerses in training, modernization at Fort Lee
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve's senior enlisted leader immerses in training, modernization at Fort Lee
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FORT LEE, Va. - Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, the U.S. Army Reserve Command's senior enlisted leader, spent July 28 at Fort Lee moving through classrooms, motor pools, training sites, and field kitchens -absorbing the sights, sounds, and Soldier-driven energy that define the sustainment enterprise. His
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
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Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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#Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families
Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him.
Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provi
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
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Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Press Releases
Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and
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Back to Our Roots: NRCS Conducts Vital Soil Training
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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Back to Our Roots: NRCS Conducts Vital Soil Training
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(RALEIGH, N.C.) - U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) hosted the "Back to Our Roots" training from July 28 through July 30, to expand knowledge and application of soil health practices and management systems across cropland, forestland, and pasture. Attendees were NRCS
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Before Committee Vote, Sen. Schiff Lays Out Reasons Todd Blanche is Unfit to Serve as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Before Committee Vote, Sen. Schiff Lays Out Reasons Todd Blanche is Unfit to Serve as Attorney General
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Schiff: "He will never do what's best for the American people. He will only do what's best for Donald Trump, and you cannot leave someone like that as the nation's number one law enforcement official."
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) condemned the record of Acting Attorney
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Behind the scenes, safety team helps keep Operation Bold Eagle mission-ready
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Behind the scenes, safety team helps keep Operation Bold Eagle mission-ready
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - As more than 3,300 Soldiers train across Fort Hunter Liggett during Operation Bold Eagle, the 63d Readiness Division's Safety and Occupational Health Office works behind the scenes to help commanders identify hazards, preserve combat power and keep the exercise moving safely.
Long bef
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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts
A recently released report from the National Association of Manufacturers profiles 50 manufacturers - one in every state - that are investing, growing, and hiring because of the Working Families Tax Cu
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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.
Warren
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Broad Coalition Opposes 195% APR Bank Charter for OppFi, Which Seeks to Make Payday Loans in Every State
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
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Broad Coalition Opposes 195% APR Bank Charter for OppFi, Which Seeks to Make Payday Loans in Every State
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120+ Advocates Urge FDIC, OCC, and Fed To Deny OppFi's Request to Acquire BNC Bank
WASHINGTON - A broad coalition filed comments urging regulators to deny the application of the predatory lender Opportunity Financial ("OppFi") to acquire a nationa
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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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Budd, Welch Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocall Scammers Targeting Americans Passes the Senate with Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Welch Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocall Scammers Targeting Americans Passes the Senate with Unanimous Support
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after their Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate floor with unanimous support
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CAIR Supports NC Mosque After Town Council Meeting Includes Conspiratorial Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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CAIR Supports NC Mosque After Town Council Meeting Includes Conspiratorial Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Public comment session at town meeting leads to anti-Muslim and anti-religious freedom hate speech
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The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned hateful, consp
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Campbell University: Physicians Group Honors Campbell Med School for Exceptional Contributions
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Physicians group honors Campbell med school for exceptional contributions
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has honored Campbell medical school with "Excellence in Professional Development," part of the organization's 2026 Program of Excellence Awards, announced July 31.
The AAFP recognized 21 Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) and one outstanding faculty adviser for their exceptio
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Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America
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Dear friend,
As Fort Bragg's Congressman, making sure our servicemembers and their families have the pay, resources, and support they deserve is one of my top priorities.
That's why I voted to pass this year's National Defense Authorization Act. The bill expands support for servicemembers, streng
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DEQ now accepting electronic Title V air quality permit applications
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ now accepting electronic Title V air quality permit applications
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is taking another step toward its goal of modernizing the state's environmental application process by offering an electronic option to submit Title V air quality permit applications through the AccessDEQ portal.
Businesses that operate as a ma
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Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon Joins SUNY Potsdam as New Dean of The School of Arts & Sciences
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 4 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news:
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Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon Joins SUNY Potsdam as New Dean of The School of Arts & Sciences
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Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam's School of Arts and Sciences.
SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon to lead The School of Arts and Sciences, as its new dean. She brings a combination of strategic leadership, a strong commitment to academic excellen
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Duke Energy Reports 2nd-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy reports second-quarter 2026 financial results
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its second-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.
Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial result
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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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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Blake Wilson Elected to European Academy of Engineering
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Blake Wilson Elected to European Academy of Engineering
Wilson was recognized for inventing most of the signal-processing strategies used by modern multichannel cochlear implants.
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Blake Wilson has been elected to the European Academy of Engineering in recognition of a career that has traversed multiple fields while restoring hearing to more than a million people worldwide through
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Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate
Author: Seth Robbins
Brandon Arthur spent years in the Army working on Apache helicopters, removing rotor systems, repairing engines and testing systems. Looking to apply his extensive knowledge to the civilian aviation world, he enrolled in Embry Riddle's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge Pro
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FAA Proposes Class C Airspace Over Wilmington International Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed establishing Class C airspace over Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina while removing the existing Class D airspace of the airport and eliminating the Terminal Radar Service Area to improve air traffic management and reduce the risk of midair collisions.
The proposed rule would require pilots operating within the Class C airspace to establish two-way radio communicatio
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Forbes: N.C. A&T America's No. 1 Public HBCU
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Forbes: N.C. A&T America's No. 1 Public HBCU
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Jubilant graduates celebrate at N.C. A&T's Spring 2026 Commencement.
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2026) - In Forbes' magazine's first-ever rankings of the nation's top historically Black college and universities, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University claimed the No. 1 position among all public
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Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution
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LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas complicates the picture of primates living in North America some 55 million years ago during the Eocene, a warm period that allowed mammals to diversify quickly.
The research, published in the Journal of Human Evolution, introduces a new species of ancient primate and cha
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Gardner-Webb University Invites Community to Webbstock 2026 on Aug. 22
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb University Invites Community to Webbstock 2026 on Aug. 22
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#Feeling 22: A Tribute to Taylor Swift, Y2K Kids and Rising Artist Sam Donald Headline Outdoor Festival
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Webbstock 2026 will bring live music, food, artisans and family-friendly fun to Gardner-Webb University on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Brinkley Amphitheater. With free admission, reside
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and bus
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Greensboro City Supplements Call Center With GSO Assist
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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City Supplements Call Center with GSO Assist
Residents, business owners, and visitors now have a new, convenient way to connect with City services anytime, anywhere. Today, the City of Greensboro launched GSO Assist, a 24-hour online customer service portal and mobile application designed to simplify reporting concerns, requesting services, and accessing City information.
Find the on
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year.
Moore Elected National Governors A
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House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Edwards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026, regarding Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina:
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On August 3, 2026, the Committee released the attached Report regarding allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.
Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(q)(2)(D), the Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Representative Michael Gu
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IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release:
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IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
NEW YORK, ARMONK, N.Y. and RALEIGH, N.C. - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced a new program providing Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks. Elig
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Kids and teens build skills and explore careers at CCCC camps
SANFORD, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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Kids and teens build skills and explore careers at CCCC camps
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From sauteing veggies to selling judges on a sweets shop, campers tackled new challenges with style and smiles at CCCC this summer.
CCCC's summer camps registered a combined total of 175 campers, with offerings including race car technology at the West Harnett Restoration Center and cooking camps at both the Lee and Chatham ma
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Lees-McRae College Exceeds Enrollment Goals, Expands Housing to Accommodate More Students
BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news:
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Lees-McRae College exceeds enrollment goals, expands housing to accommodate more students
Enrollment numbers for the 2026-27 academic year are rolling in, and while higher education institutions across the country grapple with the challenges of the demographic cliff, demand for a degree from Lees-McRae College has never been higher. Interest in the college has gone up across the board, from applications
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Liebel-Flarsheim Company Issues Recall of Optiray Imaging Bulk Package - 350, 500mL, Vial, Nationwide and Mexico Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC Issues Recall of OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package - 350, 500mL, Vial, Nationwide and Mexico Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
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Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Presence of particulate matter comprising polyethylene and other pl
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Manna University President Serrano Issues Commentary: Leadership Is a Team Sport (Even for Introverts)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano:
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Leadership Is a Team Sport (Even for Introverts)
I've taken all the "tests" and the results are conclusive: Myers-Briggs=INTJ, Enneagram=Five, Working Genius=Tenacity/Wonder, Strengths Finder=Learner/Intellection
Hello, my name is Carlo, and I'm an introvert.
Not the "I dislike people" kind of introvert, which would be a problem for sure. I genuin
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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Meet the class speaker for the 2026 Summer Commencement
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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Meet the class speaker for the 2026 Summer Commencement
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Hal West-Page '21, '25 M.S. will deliver the commencement address during UNC Charlotte's summer commencement ceremony Friday, Aug. 7. A native of Hope Mills, North Carolina, West-Page will receive a doctorate in applied mathematics before beginning a postdoctoral position with the Steven M. Teutsch Prevention
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Methodist University Scores 100% Pass Rate on National Nursing Exam
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Methodist University issued the following news:
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MU Scores 100% Pass Rate on National Nursing Exam
Soaring above and beyond both state and national averages, the Methodist University Bachelor of Science in Nursing's Class of 2026 has earned a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
The recently released results are just another example of MU Nursing and other Health Sciences programs proving their value as graduates are hig
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N.C. A&T Sophomore Gains Global Perspective Through HBCU Consortium Summer Program
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T Sophomore Gains Global Perspective Through HBCU Consortium Summer Program
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Kamora Gray is using her experience with the HBCU Consortium Summer Program in Barcelona, Spain, to shape her future career in law.
The HBCU Consortium Summer Program offer
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N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley and Law Enforcement Officials Call Out Governor Cooper's Extensive Soft-on-Crime Record in Alamance County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Michael Whatley and Law Enforcement Officials Call Out Governor Cooper's Extensive Soft-on-Crime Record in Alamance County
ALAMANCE COUNTY - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a press conference alongside local leaders and law enforcement leaders to discuss how Roy Cooper's soft on crime agenda endangered our communities and hurt our families. The law enforcement officers
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N.C. Republican Party: NC Mom Directly Blames Roy Cooper for Her Son's Murder
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release:
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NC Mom Directly Blames Roy Cooper for Her Son's Murder
Families are outraged over Roy Cooper releasing 4,200 criminals that went on to kill their family members.
Soft-on-crime Cooper released 4,200 criminals promising that they were non-violent offenders. Cooper lied, and these convicted killers and rapists went on to commit additional heinous crimes once they were released.
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N.C. Republican Party: Roy Cooper Joins Elizabeth Warren's Socialist Hall of Fame Tour in Raleigh
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Roy Cooper Joins Elizabeth Warren's Socialist Hall of Fame Tour in Raleigh
Today, Roy Cooper is campaigning alongside radical socialist Elizabeth Warren in Raleigh. As Warren completes her Socialist Hall of Fame tour across the country, endorsing the most radical candidates in each race, it comes as no surprise that she would come to visit her good friend Roy Cooper.
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -PaveX, a Purdue University-related startup that uses advanced AI to automate road condition assessments and help public works departments maintain infrastructure, has received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop i
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
Today's lawsuit challenges the Admini
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Red Hat Launches asago Community to Automate AI Safety and Governance from Policy to Production
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release:
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Red Hat Launches asago Community to Automate AI Safety and Governance from Policy to Production
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the formation of asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems.
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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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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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Shot/Chaser: As Tillis Calls On Whatley To "Have The Courage To Speak Up," Whatley Supports Slush Fund to Give Billions In Taxpayer Money To Predators & Rioters
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Shot/Chaser: As Tillis Calls On Whatley To "Have The Courage To Speak Up," Whatley Supports Slush Fund to Give Billions In Taxpayer Money To Predators & Rioters
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As Todd Blanche kills the slush fund that would give nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars to sex predators and rioters who attacked police officers, here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley backed it - despite "immediat
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Tillis Applauds Commission of Peter-Anthony Pappas to USITC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Tillis Applauds Commission of Peter-Anthony Pappas to USITC
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Peter-Anthony Pappas was sworn in as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC):
"Since 2022, Peter-Anthony Pappas has been one of my most trusted advisors, leading my Judiciary team's intellectual property efforts an
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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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U.S. Beekeepers Sue USDA, Alleging Imported 'Organic' Honey Misleads Consumers and Violates Federal Law
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news:
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U.S. Beekeepers Sue USDA, Alleging Imported 'Organic' Honey Misleads Consumers and Violates Federal Law
Four major U.S. commercial beekeeping operations have sued the USDA, alleging the agency allows millions of pounds of imported honey to carry the USDA organic seal through
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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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Warrant officer profile: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Osmon a pillar of service, community in Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following Q&A involving Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon:
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Warrant officer profile: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Osmon a pillar of service, community in Army Reserve
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kelly L. Osmon embodies the spirit of today's Army Reserve through her unwavering dedication to service, exemplifying versatility and leadership in both her military role and community involvement. Her commitment to ens
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Officially Pays Off Debt
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
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WS/FCS Officially Pays Off Debt
After over a year of reflection, deliberation, and tough decisions, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' debt is officially eliminated.
The announcement signifies a remarkable turnaround in the district's financial situation. In the summer of 2025, district leaders learned that WS/FCS was facing a budget shortfall of $43.4 million. Since then, th
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Wyndham Rewards Tees Up Sand, Sun and Fun for 87th Annual Wyndham Championship
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Rewards Tees Up Sand, Sun and Fun for 87th Annual Wyndham Championship
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The 87th annual Wyndham Championship returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week, transforming the historic course into a coastal, beachfront oasis, courtesy of proud title sponsor and top-rated hotel loyalty program Wyndham Rewards. Fro
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