Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi
AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other 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 robocalls. KYUP rul
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other 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 illega
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Analysis: THC Degrades Over Time at Room Temperature, CBD Does Not
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Analysis: THC Degrades Over Time at Room Temperature, CBD Does Not
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Oxford, MS: THC-rich cannabis products are far more susceptible to degradation over time than are products dominant in CBD, according to findings published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
Researchers affiliated with the University of Mississippi School of Pha
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Artist in residence at MSU helps mark nation's semiquincentennial through Craft in America celebration
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Artist in residence at MSU helps mark nation's semiquincentennial through Craft in America celebration
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Contact: Christie McNeal
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State is one of 10 universities nationwide selected to host a one-week artist residency as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026.
Timed with America's semiquincentennial year, Craft in America's initiative aims to showcase
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to defend the right to worship in your own home
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to defend the right to worship in your own home
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 14-state friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court in defense of the right to pray within your own home.
An Orthodox Jewish citizen in the city of University Heights, Ohio, was b
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so
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BREAKING: Pressley Leads Nearly 60 Lawmakers Demanding Investigation into Black People Found Hanging, Invokes Legacy of Lynching in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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BREAKING: Pressley Leads Nearly 60 Lawmakers Demanding Investigation into Black People Found Hanging, Invokes Legacy of Lynching in America
Letter Comes Amidst Alarming Spike in Possible Modern-Day Lynchings
"Inaction by the federal government is tantamount to complicity. This is part of the legacy of racial terror in the United States, and this neglect has long-term consequences."
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BOSTON - To
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CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND INVESTIGATION INTO BLACK PEOPLE FOUND HANGING, INVOKES LEGACY OF LYNCHING IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND INVESTIGATION INTO BLACK PEOPLE FOUND HANGING, INVOKES LEGACY OF LYNCHING IN AMERICA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and colleagues, led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), wrote to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), demanding a thorough, transparent, and comprehensive federal
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Light-Up Children's Toys
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Light-Up Children's Toys
Hazard: The recalled light-up toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the toys contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall D
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Entergy Louisiana invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through
education, career and workforce development programs
BATON ROUGE - Entergy Louisiana is investing in the future of higher education and workforce dev
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From Coach to Campus Leader: Dr. Jeff Long Earns Forever Young Mentor Honor
POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release:
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From Coach to Campus Leader: Dr. Jeff Long Earns Forever Young Mentor Honor
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Pearl River Community College Vice President for the Poplarville Campus Dr. Jeff Long has been recognized as an outstanding mentor to young professionals. He was among other area leaders honored at the 18th Annual Forever Young Mentor Awards Banquet held in Biloxi on August 26, 2026. The honor highlights his
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Graduate Student Gains Hands-On Research Experience Aboard Research Cruise in the Gulf of Mexico
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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Graduate Student Gains Hands-On Research Experience Aboard Research Cruise in the Gulf of Mexico
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While most students spent their final days of summer preparing for the start of classes, Coastal Carolina University graduate student Dakota Baxter was hard at work aboard the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico.
Baxter, a first-year student in the Master of Science in Coastal Marine and Wetland Stu
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Executive VP Chewning Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
SANTA CLARITA, California, Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Eric Chewning, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy at Huntington Ingalls Industries, from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades":
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Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the challenges
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Internships Teach Business Students the Ropes of Sports Marketing
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Internships Teach Business Students the Ropes of Sports Marketing
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OXFORD, Miss. - Three University of Mississippi business students spent their summers learning the business of marketing sports and professional football through internships with the country's largest sports channel and two National Football League teams.
Elizabeth "Elly" Kaplanis, a junior general business major from Granby, Col
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Law Panel to Preview U.S. Supreme Court Docket
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Law Panel to Preview U.S. Supreme Court Docket
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OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi School of Law expert panel will preview the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court docket at its annual Constitution Day celebration.
The discussion is set for noon Wednesday (Sept. 16) in Weems Auditorium of the Khayat Law Center. It is free and open to the public.
The panel will discuss several cases set to appea
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Millsaps Math Major Wins National Award Following Summer Research Circuit
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Millsaps College posted the following news:
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Millsaps Math Major Wins National Award Following Summer Research Circuit
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Millsaps College has built a reputation for giving undergraduates research opportunities that thoroughly prepare them for the global stage. The result is a culture where students don't just attend national conferences and competitions; they stand out among the best in their fields.
The results of that approach were evident when more
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Miss. Secretary of State Watson Clarifies Vote Requirements for Mississippi Elected Offices
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 11 -- Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following news release:
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Secretary Michael Watson Clarifies Vote Requirements for Mississippi Elected Offices
JACKSON, Miss. - Due to recent legislative changes, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is providing clarification regarding the vote requirements used to determine winners for elected offices across the state.
Mississippi law requires some offices to be won by a majority vote, m
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Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program selects three MC students for 2026 cohort
CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program selects three MC students for 2026 cohort
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Gracie Bruce realized she wanted to pursue a career in medicine while listening to her mother talk about working as a critical care nurse on the night shift in an intensive care unit.
It wasn't until the Hattiesburg resident volunteered in a hospital that she seriously considered becoming a physician.
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New Study Links Higher State Medicaid Eligibility Limits to Steadier Child Health Insurance Coverage Ahead of Federal Cuts
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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New Study Links Higher State Medicaid Eligibility Limits to Steadier Child Health Insurance Coverage Ahead of Federal Cuts
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Children have the highest poverty rate of any age group in the United States, and poverty in childhood is linked to worse physical and mental health that can carry into adulthood. A new study from the Rollins School of Public Health finds that childre
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NOAA selects Mississippi State to host new Northern Gulf research institute with up to $100 million in funding
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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NOAA selects Mississippi State to host new Northern Gulf research institute with up to $100 million in funding
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Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.-The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Mississippi State University to host its new Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America, an award valued at up to $100 million over five years.
Known as CINGA, th
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices
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SB 1449 Will Keep Communities, Law Enforcement Safe by Banning Glock Switches and Other Machine Gun Conversion Devices, Aligning Pennsylvania with 29 Other States
HARRISBURG, Pa. -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Dema
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Poet Joy Priest brings prize-winning collection 'Horsepower' to Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Poet Joy Priest brings prize-winning collection 'Horsepower' to Mississippi State
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Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Department of English welcomes acclaimed poet Joy Priest to campus Sept. 21 as the featured guest for the 2026 Price Caldwell Visiting Writers Series.
The free, public event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Old Main Academic Center Room 1030. Priest will share
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Pops in the Park to Bring Music, Community Together at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Pops in the Park to Bring Music, Community Together at Southern Miss
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The University of Southern Mississippi's Partners for the Arts (PFTA) invites the community to kick off the fall arts season at Pops in the Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in Spirit Park on the Hattiesburg campus. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available for a VIP experience featuring
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Roy Howard Community Journalism Center to Host Inaugural Community Tour
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Roy Howard Community Journalism Center to Host Inaugural Community Tour
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The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center's (RHCJC) Community Tour is a new initiative designed to bring journalism, community conversations, media literacy and civic engagement directly into communities across Southeast Mississippi. Each tour will highlight a different host community.
On Saturday, Sept. 19,
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Sand could be key to safer, stronger civil infrastructures
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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Sand could be key to safer, stronger civil infrastructures
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In brief:
* Pressurized sand-filled dampers could be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional oil-filled dampers.
* Unlike conventional silicon oil dampers, which can leak and require costly replacement, sand dampers were shown to remain effective under extreme temperatures and moisture conditions.
* Researc
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SLU/YouGov Poll: Amendment 3 Falls to a Dead Heat While Missourians Back Protections for the Initiative Petition Process by a 27-Point Margin
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news:
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SLU/YouGov Poll: Amendment 3 Falls to a Dead Heat While Missourians Back Protections for the Initiative Petition Process by a 27-Point Margin
09/10/2026
Trump approval underwater in SLU/YouGov Poll for the first time; Kehoe, state legislature hit all-time low approval ratings.
ST. LOUIS - The August 2026 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2026 election,
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The Secretary of Agriculture Designates 3 Parishes in Louisiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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The Secretary of Agriculture Designates 3 Parishes in Louisiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur
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#Triggering Secretarial Disaster Designation S6401
Louisiana
AGENCY: United States Department of Agriculture
A Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators in primary parishes and those areas contiguous to such primary paris
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University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the "Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S."
American Liberty Media publishes the annual ranking, weighing factors such as competitive opportunity, competitive success, coaching staff, resources, histori
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Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using
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White House Fact Sheet: Returning Biden Overcharges to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Working Families Obamacare Refunds
RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in
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