Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
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Alumni Association Board names new directors, president
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Association Board names new directors, president
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The Columbus State University Alumni Association welcomes six directors to its volunteer board of directors, as well as Michelle McIntire '94 as its new president.
The new directors include:
Arunabha "Arun" Das '22 of Columbus holds a master of business administration from the Turner College of Business & Technology. As an associate vice presid
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American Farm Bureau Federation: Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000
Sep 14, 2026
Four start-up companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture thr
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100.
As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees:
Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch
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Apply now for the Eastern Partnership Academy for Public Administration at Local and Regional Level
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 14 -- The European Committee of the Regions posted the following news:
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Apply now for the Eastern Partnership Academy for Public Administration at Local and Regional Level
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Do you work in a city, municipality or regional administration in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova or Ukraine?
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR), through the Conference of the Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP), is launching an online academy
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AQUA Dermatology Urges CMS to Withdraw Same-Day Modifier to Prevent Diagnostic Delays for Skin Cancer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.B.A., M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: CMS-1848-P; Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 0938-AV82; Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 - Medicare and Me
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary Entitled 'Cuba's Lawyers'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary:
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Cuba's Lawyers
An 82-year-old New York City law firm has a colorful history of representing avowed communists, accused spies, Jimmy Hoffa, Castro's Cuba and other controversial clients.
by Robert Stilson
September 14, 2026
In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporacion Cimex, S.A., a case which ultimately arose from the expropriation of American-owned property by Cuba's
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Career Booster: Rhodes College Offers New Certificate in Geographic Information Science
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Career Booster: Rhodes College Offers New Certificate in Geographic Information Science
Published on: September 14, 2026
For many years, students at Rhodes College have made a mark using geographic information science and cartography, earning top awards for their innovative projects. In response to this success and to enhance students' skills to analyze and visualize spatial data and mapping techniques, the colle
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary Entitled 'Armenia Battles to Buy Time'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary:
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Armenia Battles to Buy Time
Putin is pressuring Armenia to make difficult decisions before it loses the ability to pressure a pro-Western government.
By Nino Lezhava
September 14, 2026
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Armenia wants to escape Russia's embrace and knows how to achieve this. The Kremlin also knows this. The game now being played between the two will determine whether it succeeds in building new relations
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CMS, SBA, and Georgia Recognize Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS, SBA, and Georgia Recognize Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are raising awareness of CHOICE Arrangements - a proven tool that enables some small employers to offer health benefits at a fract
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Coastal Georgia's Online RN to BSN Program Ranked Amongst Georgia's Top 10
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news:
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Coastal Georgia's Online RN to BSN Program Ranked Amongst Georgia's Top 10
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The College of Coastal Georgia's RN to BSN program has been recognized as one of the top 10 RN to BSN programs in Georgia by allnurses, a leading online nursing community and educational resource for nursing professionals.
The ranking highlights programs that provide registered nurses with flexible, high-quality pathways
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Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable "slapdash" trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill b
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Democratic Governors Association: NBC - Election-Denying GOP Candidates for Governor Fight for Control of Elections in Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NBC: Election-Denying GOP Candidates for Governor Fight for Control of Elections in Battleground States
Sep 14, 2026
New reporting from NBC highlights how "several Republican candidates for governor in key battleground states have repeatedly cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election."
GOP candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), Tom Tiffany (WI), John James (MI), and Rick Jackson (GA) have ex
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
Sep 14, 2026
Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about
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DSCC: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 12, 2026
NEW: Ohio Senate Campaign Staffer Used Nazi Soldiers as Profile Photo [Washington Post]
Senior staff member on Jon Husted's campaign "once used a photo of SS soldiers as his Facebook profile photo"
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Shocking new reporting from the Washington Post reveals that a senior member of Ohio Senator Jon Husted's staff posted photos of Nazi soldiers "wearing an SS uniform," "
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Emory University College of Arts & Sciences: Gender Representation Key to Women's Job Interest, Study Suggests
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 (TNSjou) -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
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Gender representation key to women's job interest, study suggests
September 14, 2026 Carol Clark
Women make up about half the U.S. population, yet remain in the minority in many professions, such as politics, technology, science and academia.
A key reason for this disparity is that women prefer to work in fields with more female representation, suggests new research by psy
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st
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First-year UGA students build relationships, explore culture through Connect Abroad
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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First-year UGA students build relationships, explore culture through Connect Abroad
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Ashmita Upadhyay, a doctoral student in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been selected as a member of the 2026 cohort in the prestigious Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows Program.
A multiyear pro
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Fisher Phillips Establishes London Office To Drive European Growth and Global Workplace Strategy
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Fisher Phillips Establishes London Office To Drive European Growth and Global Workplace Strategy
Fisher Phillips, a leading international labour and employment law firm representing employers, today announced the launch of its London office - its first entry into Europe and its 52nd location globally. The strategic expansion marks a major milestone in the firm's global growth strategy
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: When Influencer Marketing Creates Workplace Risks - 4 Compliance Tips for Businesses
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 14, 2026:
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When Influencer Marketing Creates Workplace Risks: 4 Compliance Tips for Businesses
When a company hires a social media influencer for a campaign, marketing teams usually treat it like buying an ad. You pay a fee, get a video or post in return, and move on. But behind the scenes, there may be a sneaky legal risk. If your brand or company exercises too much control over how, when,
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For Lander Student, Children's Book Is Story of Farming, Family and Faith
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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For Lander Student, Children's Book Is Story of Farming, Family and Faith
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For Lander University student Emalie White, farming is about far more than planting seeds, tending crops and putting food on the table. It is about family, faith and gratitude for the people whose hard work produces things many often take for granted.
Those lessons are at the heart of White's children's book, But Who Made the F
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Ga. A.G. Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Six in Chatham County Following Multistate Drug Trafficking Investigation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Six in Chatham County Following Multistate Drug Trafficking Investigation
Law enforcement recovers 20 lbs. of Carfentanil
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CHATHAM COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has secured the indictment of six individuals in Chatham County following a multistate investigation into
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Gene may serve as critical protector against coronary artery disease
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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Gene may serve as critical protector against coronary artery disease
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A gene previously linked to coronary artery disease risk appears to serve as a powerful protector of the heart's arteries, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
In a new study published in Circulation, researchers in MCG's Vascular Biology Center found that loss of the gene LMOD1 triggered
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Gov. Newsom Announces California-backed Victory After Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Attack on Vote-By-Mail
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces California-backed victory after Supreme Court blocks Trump's attack on vote-by-mail
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court issuing a ruling blocking the Trump Administration's U.S. Postal Service rule restricting access to voting via the vote-by-mail process. This ruling
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Grad Takes Her Passion for Sports Media to the NFL
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Grad Takes Her Passion for Sports Media to the NFL
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by Rachel Ward
She took her first steps inside a major league stadium as a five-year-old holding on to her dad's hand. Now, 20 years later, Cassandra Pietruszka has taken her first steps onto an NFL field -this time with a microphone and camera in hand.
Pietruszka graduated Cedarville Universityin 2025 with a degree in broadcasting, digital media and jo
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How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move
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Early-career success gave Julie Kimelman, BSBA marketing '17, MBA '20, the foundation to strive for something more. With more than five years of marketing experience between co-op and post-graduation roles, she sought to move from the agency side to the client side -specifically as a brand manager.
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ITC Opens Investigations Into Corrugated Pizza Boxes From China, Malaysia, Turkey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia, and Turkey.
The investigations will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by the imports, which are alleged to be sold below fair value. The Turkey imports are also alleged to receive subsidies from the Turkish gov
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Kennesaw State students expand research horizons in India
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State students expand research horizons in India
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While growing up in Guatemala, David Roque Perez saw several of his relatives battling cancer with limited access to treatment and therapies. So, for the Kennesaw State University biology major, spending the summer in India researching treatments for lung cancer not only built on his growing passion for research but also his goal of imp
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Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
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Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while th
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr.
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Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr. was a platoon leader during World War II. He earned the Medal of Honor for valorous action in southeast France in 1944, during Operation Dragoon.
Lee was born June 23, 1919, in Alma, Georgia. His parents, Daniel M. Lee and Ida Hyres, were farmers. Lee and his six siblings grew up working on the family farm.
After graduating
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Meet Dr. Karen Acosta, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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September 14, 2026
Meet Dr. Karen Acosta, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Dr. Karen Acosta with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching.
The Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching recogn
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NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill!
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill!
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Philip Blumel: Okay, so let's talk Congressional pensions. To set the stage, we'll start with a couple of stories brought to our attention by Kim Strassel at the Wall Street Journal in May. First, former California representative and term limits foe Eric Swalwell resigned last April under a cloud of sexual misconduct alle
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Ogletree Deakins Continues West Coast Growth with Addition of Donald P. Sullivan as Shareholder
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ogletree Deakins Continues West Coast Growth with Addition of Donald P. Sullivan as Shareholder
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SAN FRANCISCO - September 14, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Donald P. Sullivan to the firm's San Francisco office as a shareholder. Don joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C., wher
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
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New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law.
In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob
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Raymond James CEO to Speak at UTampa Leadership Event
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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Written by: Eric Brosch | Sept. 14, 2026
Raymond James CEO to Speak at UTampa Leadership Event
Paul Shoukry will discuss "The Power of Personal" at the Sykes College of Business TECO Energy Center for Leadership.
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On Oct. 13, the University of Tampa TECO Energy Center for Leadership in the Sykes College of Business will host Paul Shoukry, CEO and board member of Raymond James Financial Inc. He will speak
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Remembering 9/11: Faculty Discuss the Day that Changed America
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news:
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Remembering 9/11: Faculty Discuss the Day that Changed America
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Department of Social Sciences presented "Remembering 9/11: Where We Were."
The panel discussion, held Friday, Sept. 11 in Stembler Theatre, was organized by Associate Professor of History Gregory Taylor, and featured Assistant Professor of History Dr. Zach Bates, Assistant Profess
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to 350.org Executive Director Jellema
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to 350.org Executive Director Anne Jellema:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Anne Jellema
Executive Director
350.org
PO Box 843004
Boston, MA 02284-3004
Dear Ms. Jellema:
The House Committee on Science, Space, and
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Levin, Greenberg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Ezra Levin
Co-Executive Director
Indivisible Project
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NSF Acting Director Stone
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Brian Stone
Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the NSF Director
National Science Foundation
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
A
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Oil Change International Executive Director Bast
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Oil Change International Executive Director Elizabeth Bast:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Elizabeth Bast
Executive Director
Oil Change International
714 G St. SE, #202
Washington, DC 20003
Dear Ms. Bast:
The
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Sierra Club Executive Director Chu
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Sierra Club Executive Director Dan Chu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Mr. Dan Chu
Executive Director
Sierra Club
50 F Street, NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Chu:
The House Committee on Scienc
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Sen. Moody Leads South Atlantic Congressional Delegation in Urging Department of Commerce to Approve New Fishing Permits for Red Snapper
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Leads South Atlantic Congressional Delegation in Urging the Department of Commerce to Approve New Fishing Permits for Red Snapper
Sep 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody, along with Representative John Rutherford, is leading the South Atlantic congressional delegation in support of new Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications. Following a DC Court halting the prio
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SGSC Hawks in 1st place with 4-0 conference record
DOUGLAS, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- South Georgia State College posted the following news:
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SGSC Hawks in 1st place with 4-0 conference record
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The South Georgia State College Hawks are 4-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play after defeating the Southern Crescent Technical College Tigers 10-1 Friday afternoon on the SGSC campus.
The Hawks also have wins over the Tigers (16-0, September 5) and the Central Georgia Technical College Tigers (7-0, September 8). SGSC's lone loss came on September
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Shafa Gilani Selected as 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Shafa Gilani Selected as 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow
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MACON, Ga. -Mercer University's Shafa Gilani, BUS/CLAS '28, has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education.
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compa
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Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller Receive Shingo Publication Award for 'Steel Toes and Stilettos'
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller Receive Shingo Publication Award for 'Steel Toes and Stilettos'
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The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Shannon Karels and Kathy Millerhave been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for their book Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success. This award
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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Sunbelt Modular Partners With Titan Modular Systems, Apollo Modular Systems, Spartan Cargo Trailers & Atlas Lumber and Building Supply
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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Sunbelt Modular Partners with Titan Modular Systems, Apollo Modular Systems, Spartan Cargo Trailers & Atlas Lumber and Building Supply
September 14, 2026
Sunbelt Modular, Inc. a leading producer of high-quality modular building solutions, has announced its merger with Titan Modular Systems, Apollo Modular Systems, Spartan Cargo Trailers, and Atlas Lumber and Building Supply (collect
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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Transit Workers in Augusta, Georgia Ratify New Three-Year Contract with Major Raises and Improved Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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Transit Workers in Augusta, Georgia Ratify New Three-Year Contract with Major Raises and Improved Benefits
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Transport Workers Union of America Local 527 ratified a new three-year contract with MV-Transit in Augusta, Georgia, securing significant raises and quality-of-life improvements. TWU Local 527 represents Fixed Route & Paratransit Bus Operators, Rural Bus Operators,
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Tuskegee University: Dr. Mark A. Brown Delivers Opening Convocation Address at Virginia Union University
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Dr. Mark A. Brown Delivers Opening Convocation Address at Virginia Union University
Crystal Drake 14 September 2026
Dr. Mark A. Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University, delivered the keynote address during Virginia Union University's Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 10.
In his introduction of Dr. Brown, Virginia Union University President Dr. Hakim J. Lucas called it a "sacred task" to sele
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UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism
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A student can't get to school because reliable transportation isn't available. Another misses class because their family is experiencing housing instability. Neither problem can be solved by simply telling students they need to show up.
That's one of the realities emerging from nearly a decade of research by Jeremy Singer, assistant profes
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University of Georgia: Striving for Perfection Could Impact Well-being of Gifted Youth
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth
Sep 14, 2026 -- By Savannah Peat
High school can heighten stress of striving for success for students
The pressure to be perfect may intensify for kids once they get into high school -- especially for those labeled as "gifted," according to a new University of Georgia study.
Gifted students are typically identified in elementary sc
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations' Comprehensive Research Program. The bo
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What Super El Nino Could Mean for Georgia This Winter: MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Tom Hancock
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news:
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What Super El Nino Could Mean for Georgia This Winter: MGA Faculty Q&A With Dr. Tom Hancock
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Macon, GA
"Super El Nino" is one of the trending weather stories as meteorologists look ahead to what could be an unusually active winter. But what exactly is El Nino, and what could it mean for Georgia? Dr. Tom Hancock, associate professor of biology, explains the science behind this climate pattern, why G
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Women's Leadership Academy prepares young ladies for the future
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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Women's Leadership Academy prepares young ladies for the future
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For 25 Augusta University students, the academic year will be spent developing leadership skills through the Women's Leadership Academy (WLA).
"The program was started to give young ladies a training ground for different things they will have to face in their careers and their lives," said Stacy Roberts, DBA. "It's a very good opportuni
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