Wednesday - September 23, 2026

News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors

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'This dude is stronger than anyone I've ever met'
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 'This dude is stronger than anyone I've ever met' * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Michael Jones might tell you that a shark ate his hand or that it got caught in a wood chipper, but what he won't do is let it define him. Jones, a Clemson University mechanical engineering major, was born without a left hand and has severe spastic cerebral palsy, the result of complications short  more
2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression * * The University of Chicago takes the top spot, while Texas State University, the University of Washington, and New York University sit at the bottom * Most difficult topics for students to discuss on campus include the Israeli-Palestinian co  more
Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers * As a student at Mercer University, Rich Feibelman untapped his love for industrial engineering. He learned to look at projects in a more holistic and systematic way, an approach that he has applied throughout his career. Earlier this year, Feibelman, EGR '01, was appointed deputy district engineer for programs and project management for  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax Jack Baum Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax. Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
BoatUS Foundation Unveils Speaker Lineup for Turning the Tide Conference on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * BoatUS Foundation Unveils Speaker Lineup for Turning the Tide Conference on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Presenters include state and municipal agency staff, boatyard operators, river keepers and industry leaders working on abandoned and derelict vessel removal and disposal - SPRINGFIELD, Va., - Today, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water ann  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Notes From the Field: Cannabis Detection Among Overdose Deaths -- United States, 2021-2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 34) on September 3, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Cannabis Detection Among Overdose Deaths -- United States, 2021-2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? In the United States, cannabis is the most commonly used drug that is ill  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group -- United States, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 34) on September 3, 2026, entitled "QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group -- United States, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * * * * View the full document at:  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years -- National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 34) on September 3, 2026, entitled "Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years -- National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage am  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Quiet Battle Against Russia's Shadow Fleet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * The Quiet Battle Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Ukraine's dramatic attacks on Black Sea shipping have grabbed headlines, but a more subtle campaign against Russia's shadow fleet is underway. By Mitchell Polman September 8, 2026 Ukraine's allies have gradually persuaded flag-of-convenience states to stop providing registration for Russian ships. This quiet campaign has forced Moscow to re-f  more
Coast Guard awards $45 million contract for Sector Jacksonville Annex waterfront repairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards $45 million contract for Sector Jacksonville Annex waterfront repairs * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard awarded a $45 million design-build-to-budget contract on Aug. 25, 2026, for major waterfront repairs at Sector Jacksonville Annex in Atlantic Beach, Florida. The contract, awarded to Brasfield & Gorrie of Birmingham, Alabama, will replace aging and storm-dama  more
Columbia Theological Seminary Sees Significant Growth in New Student Enrollment
DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Sees Significant Growth in New Student Enrollment DECATUR, Ga. -- Columbia Theological Seminary has welcomed one of its strongest incoming classes in recent years, with enrollment nearly doubling over last fall. The increase signals growing interest in Columbia's distinctive approach to theological education and leadership formation. The incoming class represents a diverse and dynamic co  more
Constangy Promotes Ashley Waring to Senior Counsel
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Promotes Ashley Waring to Senior Counsel * Constangy is pleased to announce that Ashley Waring has been promoted to senior counsel. Based in Philadelphia, Ashley is a member of the firm's Cyber Team and advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Drawing on her experience responding to data privacy and security events, Ash  more
David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L Kerri Chapman to serve as interim chief information officer after four years as the university's deputy chief information officer. By Brian Laubscher David Saacke, chief information officer (CIO) at Washington and Lee University since 2011, has been named to a newly created role as executive director of institutional art  more
Delta and Hyatt introduce new strategic relationship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta and Hyatt introduce new strategic relationship * Delta and Hyatt today announced a new, long-term strategic relationship that brings together two of travel's most trusted loyalty programs - Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt - with a shared ambition to create additional value, recognition and engagement opportunities across more of the travel journey. The new, exclusive collaboration wi  more
Democratic Governors Association: Slick Rick Jackson Dogged by New Scandal and Continued GOP Disunity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Slick Rick Jackson Dogged by New Scandal and Continued GOP Disunity Facing fresh scrutiny of his business scandals and a deeply divided Republican party, Slick Rick Jackson is floundering as Georgia's gubernatorial race hits the final sprint. New reporting on Labor Day from The Daily Beast exposed Jackson Nurse Professionals for paying "nearly $2 million to nursing staff after being  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Scandal-Plagued, Toxic, & Out of Touch - What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record - DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who a  more
DNC: Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows Donald Trump and Republicans are desperately trying to salvage their chances in the midterm elections, as Trump's approval ratings sink to historic lows. Americans strongly disapprove of Trump and his agenda -- and even Trump's own supporters are desperately trying to distance themselves fr  more
Emory Researchers Develop AI-Powered App That More Accurately Tracks What You Eat
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Emory Researchers Develop AI-Powered App That More Accurately Tracks What You Eat * Emory University researchers have developed a dietary assessment mobile app that uses AI to help users record and analyze what they eat through photos, text or voice. NutriCamp uses advanced AI models to analyze foods and ingredients, estimate portions, and calculate nutritional content, in  more
Emory University Candler School of Theology: Oct. 15 Thurman Lecture to Explore Future of the Black Church
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * Oct. 15 Thurman Lecture to Explore Future of the Black Church * Candler's Black Church Studies program will welcome Jason E. Shelton, professor of sociology and director of the Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, to present this year's Howard Thurman Lecture. Shelton's lecture, "The Black Church Now-What's Changing and Why It Matters," will take  more
Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Unions Reach Decades-High Approval Rating - 6 Steps for Employers in Current Labor Environment
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Unions Reach Decades-High Approval Rating: 6 Steps for Employers in Current Labor Environment A survey released last week showed that 71% of Americans approve of labor unions, the highest reading tracked since the 1950s. But union membership has been moving in the opposite direction for decades, and today just 5.9% of private sector workers carry a union card. That doesn't mean that  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Indicts Two for Hiring Caretakers With Criminal Records
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Carr Indicts Two for Hiring Caretakers with Criminal Records Defendants in Cobb and Fulton counties alleged to have defrauded over $50k from Georgia Medicaid - ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured two new indictments in Cobb and Fulton counties charging two individuals with  more
Georgia Institute of Technology Internet Governance Project Issues Commentary: AI That Claimed to Be a Rape Survivor
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by Seungtae Han, a PhD student with master's degree in security policy studies and an undergraduate degree in political science and international relations: * * * The AI That Claimed to Be a Rape Survivor From December 2024 to March 2025, users of the Reddit community r/ChangeMyView encountered people who seemed unusually articu  more
Government Watchdog Finds Defense Department is Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Government Watchdog Finds Defense Department is Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Benefits WASHINGTON - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the Department of Defense's (DOD) use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs) to obtain services from state and local gov  more
Hartwick College Showcases 23 Artists in "Creating Currents" Faculty and Staff Exhibition
ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Showcases 23 Artists in "Creating Currents" Faculty and Staff Exhibition * Hartwick College's Art & Art History Department will open its faculty and staff art exhibition, "Creating Currents," at the Foreman Gallery of Contemporary Art. Running Sept. 10 to Oct. 16, 2026, with the gallery closed Sept. 25, the exhibition spotlights the creative work of artists connected to the department and  more
How Building Bridges Across Disciplines Boosts Scientific Discovery
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * How Building Bridges Across Disciplines Boosts Scientific Discovery * It was an unlikely group. In 2018, five researchers gathered for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Ideas Lab, themed around synthetic cells. They were from all different disciplines: biophysicist Mary Elting (NC State), historian Jane Maienschein (Arizona  more
Hull concentration becomes registered program
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Hull concentration becomes registered program * Augusta University now has an undergraduate Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) registered program. This means students in the Financial Counseling and Planning concentration at the James M. Hull College of Business meet the coursework requirement to take the CFP certification exam. "Usually, we encourage students to sit for   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Growing Global Push for Free Education for Every Child
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Nevena Saykova, education advocate in the Children's Rights Division: * * * A Growing Global Push for Free Education for Every Child Children Help Shape Future of Pre-Primary, Secondary Education - The global push to make free education accessible for every child gained momentum, as 81 states met at the United Nations in Geneva on August 31 to September 2 to discuss a proposed treaty that co  more
IPA Announces Inaugural Freedom of Expression Defenders Award Shortlist
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 10 -- The International Publishers Association issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * IPA Announces Inaugural Freedom of Expression Defenders Award Shortlist New prize recognises initiatives defending freedom of expression, freedom to publish and the freedom to read across book publishing, journalism, and archives from USA, Georgia, Germany and Turkey. The laureate will be announced at Frankfurt Book Fair on Wednesday 7 October. Gvantsa Jobava, President  more
Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation * WASHINGTON | Sept. 8, 2026 -In Johnson v. Jacobson, the Liberty Justice Center represents a long-haul trucker with two state-issued firearm licenses who has been prohibited from exercising his Second Amendment rights in Minnesota.   more
Lockheed Martin: C-130J Super Hercules Named 'Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi'
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * C-130J Super Hercules named 'Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi' One aircraft, two awards, two states, back-to-back years. - Jackson, Mississippi -- The Mississippi Business Alliance announced Lockheed Martin's C-130J Super Hercules as the winner of the 2026 Mississippi Makers' Challenge, a competition that determines the "Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi." "Mississippi is proud to see Lockheed Martin'  more
Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Celebrated poet and Penn State visiting assistant professor Noah Davis will offer a reading as part of this year's Mary E. Rolling Reading Series. The reading, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, at Penn State   more
MGA Receives $3.48 Million In Federal Funds To Expand Aviation Training
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Receives $3.48 Million In Federal Funds To Expand Aviation Training * Eastman, GA Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will use $3.48 million in federal funds to expand its aviation training programs and give students greater access to the equipment, technology, and hands-on experience they need to prepare for aviation careers. Through the support of Georgia's U.S. senators, Jon Ossoff and Raph  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
NAACP Statement in Support of Efforts by the Williams Family to Reclaim Artwork by Their Ancestor, Widely-Recognized American Ceramicist David Drake
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * NAACP Statement in Support of Efforts by the Williams Family to Reclaim Artwork by Their Ancestor, Widely-Recognized American Ceramicist David Drake * Sep 9, 2026 Contact: NAACP | communications@naacpnet.org The Williams Family | drakefamily@ssmandl.com LOS ANGELES \- The NAACP released the following statement in support of the Williams Family, the direct descendants of David Drake, renowned c  more
National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Army Awards $2.2 Billion for Nuclear Microreactor Sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Texas
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * U.S. Army Awards $2.2 Billion for Nuclear Microreactor Sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Texas By Camille Norton, NASEO On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Army announced the selection of 5 vendors to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactor sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. Kentucky and New York co-chair the NASEO Advanced N  more
NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers Undergoes Knee Procedure, Expected to Miss a Game or Two
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure, expected to miss a game or two Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Raiders will start the 2026 season without their top weapon. Tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim on Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. Bowers' injury occurred   more
Physical therapists appeal ruling upholding Medicare's ban on private-pay care
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Physical therapists appeal ruling upholding Medicare's ban on private-pay care * Atlanta, Georgia; September 9, 2026: After a federal court ruling upheld Medicare's ban on private-pay physical therapy, a Florida physical therapist and a national association representing physical therapists filed an appeal challenging the decision yesterday. Dr. Sean Wells and the Uni  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners names West Alabama regional president
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 [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: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners names West Alabama regional president * Firm taps longtime Tuscaloosa banking leader as growth continues in region TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Sept. 9, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has selected Wade Dailey as regional   more
Purdue lands spot among nation's best in 2027 College Free Speech Rankings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue lands spot among nation's best in 2027 College Free Speech Rankings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University is ranked No. 3 among public universities and No. 7 overall nationally in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, a strong rating announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that affirms the university's commitment to free and open debate on campus. With an overall score that rose to 76.9 from 76.  more
Putnam Museum & Science Center to Repatriate Funerary Objects to 1 of 5 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Putnam Museum and Science Center, Davenport, Iowa, intends to repatriate six associated funerary objects to five Native American tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The objects include two funerary vessels, two shell tools, one lot of shell ornaments and one lot of pearl beads. Clarence B. Moore removed the vessels and shell tools from burial sites in Georgia during excavations between 1896 and  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Webinar - Reforming How Cities Fund Themselves Through Fines and Fees
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Webinar: Reforming how cities fund themselves through fines and fees A recent Reason Foundation webinar explored how local governments across the country raise billions of dollars a year through court fines, fees, and forfeitures. - Local governments across the country raise billions of dollars a year through court fines, fees, an  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
Sens. Shaheen, Cornyn, Hassan Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to you today with grave concerns about the recent Washington Pos  more
Sens. Shaheen, Cornyn, Hassan Issue Letter to VA Secretary Collins, IG Mason
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Inspector General Cheryl Mason: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Doug Collins Secretary of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 - The Honorable Cheryl Mason Veterans Administration Inspector General 810 Vermont   more
Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027 * #Takeaways * Study abroad programs at CAES will expand in 2027 with four new faculty-led programs. The early deadline to apply is Oct. 1. * Students can study tropical agriculture, green industry practices, and agricultural and food systems abroad through immersive programs in E  more
Sunrise Movement: Young Voters Confront USPS Board of Governors About Mail-In Ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Young Voters Confront USPS Board of Governors About Mail-In Ballots Potomac, MD -- Young voters interrupted the United States Postal Service Board of Governors closed door meeting to request the Governors reject the administration's plan to intercede in mail-in ballot efforts. They delivered ballots in USPS official mail boxes asking the Governors to deliver ballots uninterrupted like past e  more
TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9 * The Candler Foundry is taking TheoEd Talks to Florida. St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida will host this year's TheoEd Talks, which takes places Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET. A livestream option is also available. Three Candler alumni, Bishop Tom Berlin 86T, Carlton Mackey 05T, Ingrid Rasmussen 10T are featured speakers, al  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Growth With Addition of New York Partner Yuliya Feldman
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Growth With Addition of New York Partner Yuliya Feldman NEW YORK - Yuliya Feldman has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in the firm's Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Group in New York. She brings deep experience in strategic transactions, regulatory compliance, and reinsurance to one of the nation's   more
Tyson Steel Selects Pickens County for First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Tyson Steel Building Products: * * * Tyson Steel selects Pickens County for first South Carolina operation $15.15 million investment will create approximately 20 new jobs - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Tyson Steel Building Products (Tyson Steel), a producer of pre-engineered metal buildings, today announced it selects Pickens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company's $15.1  more
U.S. Department of Education Launches Learning Agenda Playbook to Support State Education Leaders and Improve Student Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Launches Learning Agenda Playbook to Support State Education Leaders and Improve Student Outcomes * As the Trump Administration works to return education to the states, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today unveiled the Learning Agenda Playbook (the Playbook), a resource developed alongside states to strengthen their capacity, enable them to take gre  more
USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Colibacillosis in Commercial Layer Operations
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Colibacillosis in Commercial Layer Operations * The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and economically significant bacterial diseases affecting commercial layer operation  more
UTF Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Teacher Residency Program
TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * UTF Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Teacher Residency Program * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (September 9, 2026) - Four University of Toccoa Falls students from the School of Teacher Education are gaining valuable classroom experience this year through the Teacher Residency Program, with each student serving in one of the four elementary schools in Stephens County. Caitlin Pittman is teaching ki  more
UW-Platteville Named One of Top 50 Best Rural Colleges in New Rankings
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville named one of top 50 best rural colleges in new rankings UW-Platteville ranks among the top 50 rural colleges in the nation, according to Washington Monthly magazine's new Best Colleges for Rural America rankings. The magazine said it worked off a list of more than 1,000 rurally located schools identified by the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges' Rural-Se  more
VHB Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Atlanta
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Atlanta * VHB has been named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2026 Best Places to Work, ranking #13 in the Large Companies category. This award celebrates organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and c  more
VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Reaches Historic Milestone, Tops 200 Members for the First Time in School History
ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Reaches Historic Milestone, Tops 200 Members for the First Time in School History * Record-breaking growth cements the Trojan Explosion's status as the largest marching band in the CIAA. The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band has reached a historic milestone. With more than 200 members for the 2026 season, the Trojan Explosion is now the largest m  more
We're Going to Pass 1.5 Degrees of Warming. Now What?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * We're Going to Pass 1.5 Degrees of Warming. Now What? * In 2015, 195 countries convened at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Paris and agreed that it was time to do something about the warming planet. They signed the Paris Agreement, an international treaty committed to keeping global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius higher than before the indust  more
What They Are Saying: Pilot States Highlight Early Successes with the Learning Agenda Playbook
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Pilot States Highlight Early Successes with the Learning Agenda Playbook * Following the Learning Agenda Playbook (the Playbook) release this morning, state leaders from the eight pilot states praised the framework as a resource to improve state education policies, programs, and student outcomes. The Playbook marks a pivotal milestone in returning education to the states and  more
Wildlife Society: Introduced Joro Spiders May Have Their Own Niche
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Introduced Joro spiders may have their own niche New research reveals the diets of these newcomers don't overlap much with native spiders in U.S. Southeast - Giant introduced Joro spiders may not be feeding off the plates of native spiders in Georgia and South Carolina. New research reveals that these spiders, native to parts of Asia, have diet preferences that don't  more