News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors
Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Kiran Subramanian and Theresa Grover:
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary
As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.
Fortunately for voters in Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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Biosystems Engineering students, faculty excel at ASABE meeting
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 13 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Biosystems Engineering students, faculty excel at ASABE meeting
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A contingent of 43 students and faculty from Auburn's Department of Biosystems Engineering returned from the annual international meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) with a bevy of awards, commendations and organizational appointments.
Appearing July 12-15 before 1,500 conference a
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over
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Brasfield & Gorrie Expanding Birmingham Headquarters, Will Add at Least 80 New Employees
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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Brasfield & Gorrie expanding Birmingham headquarters, will add at least 80 new employees
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Brasfield & Gorrie is again expanding its Birmingham headquarters, this time breaking ground on a new four-story, 88,000-square-foot building in Birmingham's Lakeview District.
The general contractor's new $65 million investment will create training and office space, accommodating at
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CEE assistant professor receives $1M EPA grant to recover rnutrients
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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CEE assistant professor receives $1M EPA grant to recover rnutrients
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Neha Sharma, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop reusable polymeric nanosheets that capture excess nutrients from agricultural runoff and stormwater so they can be reused as fertilizers.
The three-year project
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Center for American Women and Politics: Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee
Results from the August 11th primaries from CAWP
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Primary elections were held recently in Alabama, Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin, and these contests have set up major potential milestones for women's political representation in the
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Crapo Joins Britt in Introducing Legislation to Close Immigration Detention Loophole
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Britt in Introducing Legislation to Close Immigration Detention Loophole
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in introducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal records, from immigration detention into American communities after six months if no count
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Design Professor collaborates with alumni, Troy Regional, on showcase of local photographs
TROY, Alabama, Aug. 13 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Design Professor collaborates with alumni, Troy Regional, on showcase of local photographs
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Associate Chair of Art and Design Chris Stagl recently got the opportunity to put down the gradebook and pick up the camera to collaborate with Troy Regional hospital and indirectly one of his recent graduates - now employed alumni, Emily Robbins. The 23 photography pieces are a collection of work that Stagl was commissioned t
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ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers
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* USA TODAY readers ranked ECHO Suites(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham #1, with Hawthorn(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham rounding out the top three.
* Rankings make Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands spanning econo
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Family Savings Credit Union Partners With Gadsden State's Cardinal Foundation to Advance Student Financial Literacy
GADSDEN, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news:
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Family Savings Credit Union Partners with Gadsden State's Cardinal Foundation to Advance Student Financial Literacy
Gadsden State Community College and the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation are proud to announce a new partnership with Family Savings Credit Union to strengthen financial literacy education for students across the College's campuses.
As the College's Primary Financial Literacy Partner,
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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George Washington Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news:
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GW Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows
GW Law will welcome six Richey Fellows throughout the 2026-27 academic year to provide resources and guidance to students considering non-profit and public sector careers.
Named in honor of the Hon. Charles R. Richey of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the Richey Fellows Program brings highly accomplished mid-career public i
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Ground Zero Blues Club to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Ground Zero Blues Club to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Biloxi music venue settles federal suit alleging it fired assistant manager after she reported sexual harassment
MOBILE, Ala. - Ground Zero Biloxi LLC, operator of the Ground Zero Blues Club, a music venue and restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi, will pay $35,000 and provide other relief to settle a s
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Lipscomb University: Making history with a passion for the public
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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Making history with a passion for the public
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Alumnus Ken Fieth worked to make history more than preservation at the Metro Archives for three decades.
When Ken Fieth (LA '76, BA '80), walked into the Davidson County Metro Archives 33 years ago, he came with a particular passion in his heart: The history profession is not just about preserving the past, it's about sharing the past and making it a valuable
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Maryville College community band, orchestral and choral ensembles begin fall rehearsals for 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College community band, orchestral and choral ensembles begin fall rehearsals for 2026-27 academic year
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For some musicians, making music is something they do every day, whether within the confines of their homes or on public stages.
For others, it's a talent they developed years ago but haven't had an opportunity to share with others except perhaps in intimate family settings. Still others may be
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NRCC Chairman Hudson Issues Statement on Alabama 1st Congressional District Primary Election
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement:
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NRCC Chairman Hudson Statement on AL-01
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on Alabama's 1st Congressional District primary election:
"Congratulations to President Trump-endorsed Jerry Carl! As a native Alabamian, successful business owner, and seasoned legislator, Jerry will waste no time getting to work helping President Trump deliver historic tax r
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NRCC Chairman Hudson Issues Statement on Alabama 2nd Congressional District Primary Election
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement:
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NRCC Chairman Hudson Statement on AL-02
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on Alabama's 2nd Congressional District primary election:
"Congratulations to President Trump-endorsed Rhett Marques! Out of touch Shomari Figures has been a disaster in Congress, siding with the extreme Democrat party to push their high-cost, open-border, far-left agenda. In C
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Okla. A.G. Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Attorney Accused of Helping Former Death Row Inmate Conceal Contraband Phone
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury indicts attorney accused of helping former death row inmate conceal contraband phone
Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted an Alabama attorney accused of helping former death row inmate Tremane Wood conceal a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
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Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow
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OXFORD, Miss. - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the official U.S. poverty rate at 10.6%, representing about 35.9 million people. University of Mississippi professor Ryan Parsons will spend the next year on a Russell Sage Fellowship analyzing the issue, including why it's so hard for people to get out of poverty.
The Russell Sage Foundati
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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation Awards $2.4 Million to Accelerate Radiation Medicine Research
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation awards $2.4 million to accelerate radiation medicine research
Grants support 14 scientists, including several awards co-sponsored by leading cancer research partners
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation today announced $2.4 million in new research grants for 14 sc
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permi
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