Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi
$3K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Southern Bancorp Supports Nonprofit Guiding Arkansas Youth to College
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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$3K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Southern Bancorp Supports Nonprofit Guiding Arkansas Youth to College
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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, August 26, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its member Southern Bancorp provided a $3,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award that will help Mamas Unidas LR expand its work helping A
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A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms
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Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl
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Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
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Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the
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Entergy customers begin seeing benefits from data center agreements, Fair Share Plus pledge keeps money in customers' pockets
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy customers begin seeing benefits from data center agreements, Fair Share Plus pledge keeps money in customers' pockets
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Amazon's hyperscale facility generates revenue that offsets costs for all Entergy Mississippi customers, eliminating nearly $5 on monthly bills -approved by state regulators
Follows Entergy CEO signing the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge last month
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ERDC, Sogang University Partner to Advance Dual-sensing Artificial Cell Research
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC, Sogang University partner to advance dual-sensing artificial cell research
By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea, to advance research into artificial cells
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th
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Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco
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First benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills, eliminating nearly $5 monthly increase
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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First benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills, eliminating nearly $5 monthly increase
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Mississippi Public Service Commission vote ensures no summer increase through the annual rate plan, keeping rates below national average while also accelerating grid improvements
JACKSON, Miss. - New revenues from Mississippi data centers, like Amazon's, are a primary
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl
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Gulf Angler Charles Sheldon Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Cobia Research
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Gulf Angler Charles Sheldon Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Cobia Research
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Charles Sheldon
The University of Southern Mississippi's Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) is proud to recognize volunteer angler Charles Sheldon of South Padre Island, Texas, for his outstanding contributions to the Cooperative Sport Fish Tag and Release Program.
Sheldon, an av
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside
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ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain
NOTUS' Dana Milbank: "Several Republican candidates and office holders are approaching the midterm elections with a most unorthodox message for voters: Quit your bellyaching"
Milbank: "[Republicans'] toughen-up argument is part of a broader response to inflation that also includ
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JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
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The Journalism Education Association names nine teachers as 2026 Rising Stars to recognize their dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising. They will be recognized at the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
Rising Star Awards are presented to advisers who are in their first f
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Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health launch Executive MBA partnership
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health launch Executive MBA partnership
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NEW ORLEANS -Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health have launched a new Executive MBA partnership designed to provide more Ochsner clinical leaders with business, strategy and leadership expertise to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
The inaugural cohort of
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Building Better Workforce Credentials - Lessons From 3 States
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by Strategy Director Kermit Kaleba:
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Building better workforce credentials: lessons from 3 states
This year, I've traveled 18,000 miles visiting 12 states across the country to learn how education and business leaders are strengthening the connection between learning and work. As employers struggle to find skilled workers and learners seek faster, more affordable pathways to good jobs, policymakers ar
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Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the
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Maroon Alert Test and Fall Emergency Preparedness Training
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Maroon Alert Test and Fall Emergency Preparedness Training
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Mississippi State University will conduct a campuswide test of the Maroon Alert emergency notification system Friday, Aug. 28, at noon.
The Meridian Campus will conduct an additional test at 1 p.m.
Maroon Alert is used to provide timely information and instructions during emergencies or situations that could affect university operati
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg
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NAACP Brooklyn Branch Condemns EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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NAACP Brooklyn Branch
Sent via Online Submission:
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting
Public Participation Requir
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NAACP Brooklyn Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Revision That Undermines Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA
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NAACP Far Rockaway Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EP
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NAACP Middletown Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Federal Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Middletown Branch, NAACP
Middletown, New York
Sent via Online Submission (www.regulations.gov)
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comment of the Middletown Branch of the NAACP on Proposed Rule, Mino
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NAACP Rochester Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA
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NAACP Spring Valley Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting Threatening Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA
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NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program
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National Wildlife Federation, 2 Organizations Issue Letter to FAA Administrator Bedford
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following letter with Louisiana Wildlife Federation and Pontchartrain Conservancy to the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Commercial Space Transportation
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
RE: Comments on the Notice of
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Ole Miss Events Shine a Light on Recovery, Community and Hope
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Ole Miss Events Shine a Light on Recovery, Community and Hope
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OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi will bring awareness to National Recovery Month with a slate of activities throughout September.
Beginning as a one-day walk along the South Campus Rail Trail several years ago, the observance has turned into a monthlong recognition of recovery, education and community support sponsored by
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history
Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out
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Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices
Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B
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