Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
2026 Environmental Management Seminar to Address Regulatory Changes, Sustainability and Environmental Solutions
TUCKER, Georgia, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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2026 Environmental Management Seminar to Address Regulatory Changes, Sustainability and Environmental Solutions
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The 2026 USPOULTRY Environmental Management Seminar, taking place Sept. 17-18 in Destin, Fla., will bring together environmental professionals from across the poultry industry to explore the latest regulatory developments, sustainability ini
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5 Golf Associations Urge FAA to Include Golf Tournaments in Drone Flight Restriction Rule for Enhanced Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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New AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
While Katie Hobbs (D) holds narrow overall lead, Andy Biggs (R) leads among highly motivated voters 50+, who accounted for 64% of the electorate in 2022.
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Today, AARP released new polling showing that Arizona's highly engaged older voters could play a decisive role in the tight race for state governor this November, with issues includi
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
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Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to east-central Wisconsin to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following a tornado in the Fox Cities region.
The donation of emergency drinking water
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At the Crossroads of Innovation and Humanity: UWG's Orsega Named Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2026 Symposium on AI and Human Skills
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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At the Crossroads of Innovation and Humanity: UWG's Orsega Named Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2026 Symposium on AI and Human Skills
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Selected as a Governor's Teaching Fellow (GTF) for the 2026 symposium, "Generative AI Skills and Human Essential Skills," the University of West Georgia's Dr. Michael Orsega is stepping into a statewide conversation about the future of learning - one that asks how
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ATF Proposed Rule to Destroy Firearm Transaction Records Faces Strong Opposition Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0003; RIN 1140-A
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Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Administration to Delay Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell & Colleagues Call on Administration to Delay Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
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#Full Senate Democratic caucus calls for withdrawal of CMS rule imposing onerous and subjective work requirements on vulnerable Americans trying to get & keep Medicaid coverage; Senators: "Implementing this rule will worsen Americans' overall quality of health, waste millions of dollars"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: At Its 30th Anniversary, TANF Is Neither A Success Nor A Model for Other Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Ife Finch Floyd, director of income security with the Housing and Income Security Team:
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At Its 30th Anniversary, TANF Is Neither A Success Nor A Model for Other Programs
Every family, from Atlanta to Boise, should be able to afford their basic needs and have a foundation of financial stability that creates long-term opportunity for parents and children. Direct cash assist
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Joanna LeFebvre, policy analyst on the State Fiscal Policy Team:
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To Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers
Every child should have access to a quality public education that prepares them for long-term opportunity and success. Yet lawmakers in many states continue jeopardizing that promise by increasing funding for p
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Concerns Raised Over Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Impacting Vulnerable Populations in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
33 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
203.498.4240
www.ctvoices.org
July 22, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service
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Delta connects travelers to Europe's best eclipse-viewing destinations
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta connects travelers to Europe's best eclipse-viewing destinations
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On Aug. 12, 2026, the skies over dramatic Iceland and sunny Spain will darken, turning day into night during a long-awaited total solar eclipse. This rare phenomenon will be best observed along a wide path of totality crossing both destinations, offering an unforgettable spectacle set against landscapes of extraordinary na
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Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar
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Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's
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Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on HIV Capacity Building Assistance Program: Data Management, Monitoring, Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Ac
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 10 Ways PEOs Can Manage I-9 Compliance Risks While Supporting Clients
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026:
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10 Ways PEOs Can Manage I-9 Compliance Risks While Supporting Clients
Proper completion, storage, and reverification of Form I-9 can be quite complex, especially in support of a large, dynamic workforce. PEOs that choose to offer Form I-9 support to clients as part of their overall service model must therefore place a heavy emphasis on compliance, to reduce potential liability for them
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: DOL's Disability Self-ID Form Has Been Renewed Despite Rollbacks on Data Collection - 5 Steps for Federal Contractors
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 6, 2026:
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DOL's Disability Self-ID Form Has Been Renewed Despite Rollbacks on Data Collection: 5 Steps for Federal Contractors
The federal government recently approved the Department of Labor's Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (Form CC-305) for continued use through July 2029, ensuring federal contractors continue collecting this information. The news comes as the government aims
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Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section
Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that Dallas-Fort Worth-based partner, Amy M. Stewart, has become Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, the country's largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. Amy assumes this leadership role for the 2026-2027 bar year after most recently serving a
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Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer
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Ga. A.G. Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide.
Currently, federal law provides s
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Gun Owners of America Urge ATF to Remove CLEO Notification Requirement Under National Firearms Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA
THE ONLY NO-COMPROMISE GUN LOBBY IN WASHINGTON
RE: Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act
ADDRESSED TO
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20226
SUBMITTED BY
Gun Owners of America
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
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HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado.
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High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a va
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Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Senior Fellow Atkinson Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Robert D. Atkinson, senior fellow, founder and former president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition":
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Chairman Budd, Ranking Member Baldwin, and members of the Committee, I am Robert Atkinson. As
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Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director
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Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1.
Fasolino joins Kennesaw State from Clemson University, where she most recent
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Mercer unveils plans for nationally televised FCS kickoff, free concert series
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer unveils plans for nationally televised FCS kickoff, free concert series
University leaders highlight ESPN season opener and enhanced game-day experience
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MACON, Ga. -Mercer University and Mercer Athletics, in partnership with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, a Double Bear Mercer graduate, officially launched the countdown to the 2026 football season on Aug. 6, unveiling plans for the nationally televised
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Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine
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UConn School of Medicine once again is home to a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship training program. The School of Medicine previously had one from 2013-2019.
Fellows will train predominantly in the Mohs surgery clinic taking care of a multitude of skin cancer patients ranging from routine to complex. Th
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National Association of State Energy Officials Urges DOE to Enhance Building Energy Code Methodology While Addressing Broader Housing Affordability Challenges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 3, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy
Building Technologies Office
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Dear Assistant Secretary Robertson:
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) represents the governor-designated state energy directors and their offices from the 50 sta
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
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Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, landmark housing legislation which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlo
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Ohio Federation for Health Equity & Social Justice Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Delay Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OHIO FEDERATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Building Communities Through Advocacy for Health, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
July 15, 2026 | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept. of Health and Human Services | Attention: CMS-2454-IFC | Submitted via www.regulations.gov
RE: Comments on the Interim Fi
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds new office leaders to serve Central Florida
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds new office leaders to serve Central Florida
New hires bring deep banking experience to Winter Park, Longwood and Apopka offices
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ORLANDO, Fla. -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlie
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Pinnacle Financial Partners expands Tallahassee leadership team with veteran banker
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners expands Tallahassee leadership team with veteran banker
Chris Mills brings 26 years of local market banking experience to the firm
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Aug. 6, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners has named Chris Mills a
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Pullam Performance Partners Urges NRC to Update Training Guidance for Advanced and Microreactors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrew Jackson Pullam
Founder, Pullam Performance Partners LLC
609 Valleyside Dr
Dallas, Georgia 30157
(612) 499-1154
andrew.pullam@pullamperformance.com
July 28, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Mail Stop: TWFN-A85
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Guidance an
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he is joining 14 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act, which the coalition calls critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing
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Southeastern Legal Foundation Releases Statement on Department of Ed's Call to Action for American Universities
ROSWELL, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following statement:
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Southeastern Legal Foundation releases statement on Department of Ed's call to action for American universities
SLF released the following statement after the Department of Education called on university presidents to reaffirm colleges as places of excellence:
"Now is the time for America's universities to finally pull away from woke indoctrination and focus on education. SLF has taken on mult
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Tenn. Economic Dept.: Traxion Materials to Expand Tire Shredding, Recycling Operations in Campbell County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Traxion Materials to Expand Tire Shredding, Recycling Operations in Campbell County
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Traxion Materials officials announced today the company will expand operations in Campbell County.
Traxion Materials has invested mor
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named to 2026 Pro Bono Honor Roll by State Bar of Michigan
DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke has been named to the State Bar of Michigan's 2026 "A Lawyer Helps" Pro Bono Honor Roll, earning recognition for the firm's collective pro bono hours and the individual contributions of six attorneys during 2025.
The Honor Roll celebrates attorneys, law firms, and corporations that go above
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UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty
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The University of North Florida welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall.
These educators and researchers add to UNF's expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience.
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University of Texas Dallas: PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher
By Kim Horner
Computer science professor Dr. Kevin Hamlen is on a quest to train students in a combination of high-demand computer-security skills: the mathematical reasoning needed to prove software is secure and the programming expertise needed to uncover real-world vulnerabilities that could lead to cyberattacks.
The University of T
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USTelecom - The Broadband Association President Spalter Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications":
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Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to
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Valdosta State University Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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VSU Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops
Valdosta State University's Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia's tomato and pepper producers.
Their research project -- "Exploring a Potential Host Range Shift of Xanthomonas campestris pv. raphani in Commercial Tomato
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Warnock Statement on Dr. Erica Schwartz's Nomination to Lead the CDC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Statement on Dr. Erica Schwartz's Nomination to Lead the CDC
Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on his decision not to support the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"As a voice for Georgia, I am honored to represent the hardworking scientists, doctors, and admin
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Warnock Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup
Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after today's Farm Bill markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
"Today's Agriculture Committee markup was a missed opportunity to advance a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports farmers and families. Between the president's tariff policy and
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Warnock, Wyden Push Trump Administration to Cut Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Wyden Push Trump Administration to Cut Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
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Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Ron Wyden are calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a policy that imposes strict Medicaid eligibility requirements on Americans seeking to obtain and maintain coverage
Senator Warnock is a leading proponent of Medicaid expansion and has long championed efforts to
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