Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
AFP-CO Issue Committee Launches Campaign to Defeat Initiative 195
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-CO Issue Committee Launches Campaign to Defeat Initiative 195
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One of the Greatest Threats to TABOR in Decades
DENVER, CO -Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) Issue Committee today announced its effort to defeat Initiative 195, highlighting that the measure represents one of the most significant threats to Colorado's economic stability and competitiveness in
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coaliti
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox
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Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Named Tucson's #1 Hospital
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Named Tucson's #1 Hospital
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TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2026) - For the fourth consecutive year, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson has been recognized as Tucson's #1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional outcomes across specialties, proc
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Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Finance Committee, released the below statement after voting to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Bennet was an original co-sponsor of the legislation, a version of wh
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Clark Hill: Colorado River Operations After 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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Colorado River Operations After 2026
In Brief
The Bureau of Reclamation's July 2026 Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) marks a major step toward replacing the Colorado River operating rules that expire at the end of 2026. The Preferred Alternative does not prescribe one fixed set of rules through 2036. Instead, it proposes a 10-year framework of operational principles, sideboards, a
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Committee on the Blind to Add Use of Centers for Habilitation for Janitorial Services at Bureau of Reclamation Office in Yuma, Arizona
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is officially adding and removing specific products and services from its federal Procurement List.
These specific items were previously provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Comments are due September 5, 2026.
Any interested parties seeking additional information about this regulatory action can directly contact Michael R
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Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced legislation to prevent suicide among construction workers. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on the unique sui
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Crow Pushes Republican Leadership to Hold Vote to Ban Stock Trading for High-Ranking Government Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Pushes Republican Leadership to Hold Vote to Ban Stock Trading for High-Ranking Government Officials
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AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), Co-Chair of the End Corruption Caucus, is demanding Speaker Johnson bring the Restore Trust in Government Act to the House floor for a vote. Unlike House Republicans' recent bill that fails to truly crack down on stock trading, this bill would actually ban
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Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred
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DNC: In the States - Trump and Republicans Admit They Take Care of Their Billionaire Friends While American Families Struggle To Afford Living
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Trump and Republicans Admit They Take Care of Their Billionaire Friends While American Families Struggle To Afford Living
This week, Donald Trump and Republicans admitted that they are taking care of their billionaire friends while families across the country are struggling to pay for groceries, healthcare, gas, and rent.
Since taking back the majority, Trump and R
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Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado
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Law Week Colorado interviewed Taft water law attorney and architect of Colorado's Water Plan James Eklund on the complex legal issues surrounding the Colorado River Compact and the river's water supply. Eklund discussed the dispute between the Upper and Lower Basins, the role the Supreme Court of the Un
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: What Do Colorado Employers Need to Know About New I-9-Related Duties? 6 Steps to Compliance
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 7, 2026:
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What Do Colorado Employers Need to Know About New I-9-Related Duties? 6 Steps to Compliance
Colorado employers now face a new layer of obligations when reviewing identity and work authorization documents. A recently enacted Colorado law restricts how long employers may hold original government-issued identification and requires a new written notice whenever an employer verifies employm
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Former Officials Urge Supreme Court to Hold Energy Companies Accountable for Climate Change Harms
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 7 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Former Officials Urge Supreme Court to Hold Energy Companies Accountable for Climate Change Harms
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A bipartisan group of former senior U.S. government climate experts has asked the Supreme Court to allow Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for local damage caused by climate change. The officials filed an amicus brief in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of B
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GIFFORDS PAC endorses slate of top gubernatorial candidates in key races
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following statement:
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GIFFORDS PAC endorses slate of top gubernatorial candidates in key races
GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing three candidates in key gubernatorial races across the country. GIFFORDS PAC is endorsing Phil Weiser (CO), Keisha L
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Hickenlooper Welcomes Federal Funding for Colorado School of Mines to Boost American Tech, Mining Workforce
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Welcomes Federal Funding for Colorado School of Mines to Boost American Tech, Mining Workforce
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The Colorado School of Mines will reportedly receive more than $32 million for a tech development hub
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement welcoming reports that the Colorado School of Mines will receive $32.7 million in federal funding to
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ICYMI: GOP Plays a Game They're Doomed to Lose. Here's What Will Win.
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: GOP Plays a Game They're Doomed to Lose. Here's What Will Win.
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ARLINGTON, VA-ICYMI: Republicans have a chance to hand voters the sharpest contrast in a generation -real economic freedom versus the left's growing embrace of total government control. In a new USA Today op-ed, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel makes the case that the GOP should seize it: der
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Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
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The legislation would increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Visitable Inc
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencin
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Medical Marijuana in Health Facilities: Colorado's New Law and What It Means for Your Organization
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Medical Marijuana in Health Facilities: Colorado's New Law and What It Means for Your Organization
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On August 12, 2026, Senate Bill 26-007 (Colorado's non-mandatory version of California's "Ryan's Law") will take effect. This new law permits (but does not require) a health facility to allow certain patients who are terminally ill to use medical marijuana within the health facil
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MIT: Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life
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MIT has appointed Akirah Bradley-Armstrong as vice chancellor for student life, effective Oct. 19, 2026.
The appointment, following a national search, was announced yesterday in a letter sent to the MIT community from Chancellor Melissa Nobles, to whom Bradley-Armstrong will report. Bradley-Armstrong will succeed Vi
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NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release:
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NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is proud to announce the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner, which will be selected from these seven regional recipients,
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Need a Pick-Me-Up? Check Out One of These Coffee Shops Near Campus
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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Need a Pick-Me-Up? Check Out One of These Coffee Shops Near Campus
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If you're anything like us, you need a daily dose of caffeine. Lucky enough, our campus is in the heart of a vibrant city with many coffee shops and cafes. Below are nearby spots to grab a pick-me-up or connect with fellow Lynx.
Kaffe Landskap
Located a short walk from CU Denver's downtown side of campus, this coffee shop with Scandin
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Northwestern University Institute for Policy Research: New Era for Early Childhood in Illinois
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Institute for Policy Research issued the following news:
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A New Era for Early Childhood in Illinois
EC*REACH board chair Matt Stagner moderates a Q&A with Angela Green and Teresa
Key Takeaways
* EC*REACH marks a milestone: The research alliance's second annual conference drew nearly 300 researchers, providers and policymakers to Chicago, including keynotes from IDEC Secretary Teresa Ramos and DFSS Commissioner Angela Green.
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NRCC: Gabe Evans Pushes Health Care Price Transparency, Democrats Say No
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Gabe Evans Pushes Health Care Price Transparency, Democrats Say No
Congressman Gabe Evans is fighting to bring price transparency to health care for every Colorado patient.
According to a 2024 poll by PatientRightsAdvocate.org, 92% of Americans support requiring hospitals and insurers to provide real prices upfront.
Despite that, every single Democrat on the committee failed to show up or
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Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize desalination projects and research. The Desalination Reauthorization Act would support desalination, a drought-proof water supply alternative, by providing grants for pro
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Polis Administration Announces Return of Popular Colorado E-Bike Rebates
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Polis Administration Announces Return of Popular Colorado E-Bike Rebates
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WHEAT RIDGE - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced the relaunch of the popular E-bike Rebates later this month. The initial E-Bike Rebate initiative was open from Summer 2023 until funding was fully used by Coloradans in Spring 2025, helping nearly 8,000 Coloradans save more than $9.75 mil
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects.
"While the Trump Administr
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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Boost American Manufacturing of Robotics, Stay Ahead of China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Boost American Manufacturing of Robotics, Stay Ahead of China
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) today introduced the Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act, legislation aimed at boosting American manufacturing of robotics systems. This legislation, which directs the Department of Commerce to collect more data and deve
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Strengthening Colorado's Economy: Governor Polis Takes Executive Action on Making Permitting Easier to Make Colorado More Competitive
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Strengthening Colorado's Economy: Governor Polis Takes Executive Action on Making Permitting Easier to Make Colorado More Competitive
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DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis took Executive Action to strengthen Colorado's economy, boost investment and infrastructure in the state, and create good-paying jobs by creating a statewide permitting portal and directing certain agencies to streamline permitti
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Tech psychology professors providing grant-funded suicide prevention training to the public Aug. 11-12
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tech psychology professors providing grant-funded suicide prevention training to the public Aug. 11-12
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Four Tennessee Tech University psychology professors are helping equip community members with life-saving suicide intervention skills through free, grant-funded workshops this summer.
The final two-day workshop will be held Aug. 11-12 in Room 266 of Bell Hall on the Tech campus.
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The Long Way Around: How Dr. James Parrett Became UTRF Memphis's New Vice President
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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The Long Way Around: How Dr. James Parrett Became UTRF Memphis's New Vice President
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"My background is a little atypical of how people do things," says James Parrett, PharmD, JD, and it's hard to argue. Chemist, patent litigator, pharmacist, technology transfer manager: Dr. Parrett has worn all four hats on his way to a fifth. This July, he became vice president of the University
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Moves to Codify English Proficiency Requirements for Truckers on U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Moves to Codify English Proficiency Requirements for Truckers on U.S. Roads
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Future Administrations won't be able to reverse ELP standard like Obama did and put American roads at risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety A
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University of Iowa Engineering Alumna Elected Fellow of American Meteorological Society
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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UI engineering alumna elected fellow of American Meteorological Society
A University of Iowa alumna has been elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society.
Yang Zhang, who earned a PhD in chemical and biochemical engineering in 1994 under the advisement of Gregory Carmichael, received an affirmative vote from the society's council.
Zhang is a distinguished professor and ass
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Warner, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Warner, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health
Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing legislation to prevent suicide among construction workers. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prev
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
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JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.
"The white coat
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