Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
'Bucs Under the Stars' drone show to light up the sky
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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'Bucs Under the Stars' drone show to light up the sky
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East Tennessee State University's "Bucs Under the Stars" drone show is almost here.
Join us on Friday, Sept. 25, for this free Family Weekend event featuring music, games and a spectacular drone show celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
#Know Before You Go
* Enjoy dinner before you arrive, then head to University Commons for the
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A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Democrat AGs Settle With Paramount, Clearing Way for Merger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Democrat AGs settle with Paramount, clearing way for merger
James Erwin
09/22/2026
The long-anticipated merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is finally happening after Paramount reached a settlement with the dozen states whose Democrat attorneys general had sued to stop the deal.
The settlement, announced on Monday, also included the Writers Guild of America, the union representing screenwriters. W
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Sending Big Government After Medication Retailers Won't Help What's Ailing American Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Sending Big Government After Medication Retailers Won't Help What's Ailing American Healthcare
Vance Ginn
09/24/2026
America's healthcare affordability crisis is much larger than pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). CMS projects national healthcare spending of about $5.7 trillion in 2025, or 18.4 percent of GDP. Retail prescription drugs account for about $519 billion, roughly 9 percent of the tota
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Antitrust Expert Rebecca Haw Allensworth Launches "Monopolizer" Podcast
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Antitrust Expert Rebecca Haw Allensworth Launches "Monopolizer" Podcast
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Rebecca Haw Allensworth, the David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair in Law at Vanderbilt and a leading antitrust scholar, has launched "Monopolizer: Big Ideas in Antitrust," a podcast on competition law and enforcement. The podcast is designed to help listeners understand why competition matters and what the law is and isn't doing
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APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2
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APSU's 2026 Governors Circle Alumni Award recipients, clockwise from top left: Jeffrey Bibb, Tamira Samuel, Josh Hinckley, Amanda Martinez, Jay Albertia Jr. and Kyle Luther.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - From biomanufacturing breakthroughs to decades of service in banking, healthcare and public advocacy, Austin Peay State University gradua
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019
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Baker Donelson's Gary W. Herschman Receives AHLA Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson's Gary W. Herschman Receives AHLA Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award
September 24, 2026
Baker Donelson shareholder Gary Herschman has received the Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award from the American Health Law Association (AHLA). The award was presented during the AHLA annual Fraud and Compliance Forum in Washington, D.C., on September 23.
Presented annually, the Patricia T
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BREAKING: Charlie Hatcher Wipes Campaign Slogan to Remove References to Trump, Showing Panic In A Trump +23 District As Chaz Molder Surges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Charlie Hatcher Wipes Campaign Slogan to Remove References to Trump, Showing Panic In A Trump +23 District As Chaz Molder Surges
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Breaking new reporting from the Washington Examiner reveals that Charlie Hatcher has wiped his campaign slogan to remove mention of Donald Trump, demonstrating that his campaign is panicking as he faces an incredibly strong challenge from Co
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College of Pharmacy Fulbright Scholar Builds Global Partnerships for Education, Drug Discovery
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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College of Pharmacy Fulbright Scholar Builds Global Partnerships for Education, Drug Discovery
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When Michio Kurosu, PhD, returned to Memphis after completing his Fulbright appointment in Egypt, he brought home more than memories of a year abroad. As the first U.S. Fulbright Scholar to reside in Sinai, Egypt, where he served his appointment at King Salman International Universit
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Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
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#Cites twenty-six high crimes and misdemeanors, including abuses of power and violations of his oath of office
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and an authority on the U.S. Constitution's impeachment provisions, today introduced 26 Articles of
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Congressman David Kustoff's Social Security Identity Theft Bill Advances in Senate, Now Heads to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman David Kustoff's Social Security Identity Theft Bill Advances in Senate, Now Heads to President Trump's Desk
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WASHINGTON - Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) announced the United States Senate unanimously passed H.R. 5345, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, on September 17, 2026. The bill would provide victims of identity theft involving their
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their studen
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Eastman increases esters prices on October 1, 2026
KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news:
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Eastman increases esters prices on October 1, 2026
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KINGSPORT, Tennessee
Effective October 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing price increases on the following product:
* Eastman(tm) Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade, excluding Food Grade, Food Grade Kosher, and NF/EP Grade: USD 0.04/lb (USD 0.09/kg) in North America and Latin America.
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ETSU Theatre takes flight with WWII drama 'Decision Height'
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU Theatre takes flight with WWII drama 'Decision Height'
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When ETSU students Talon Mincieli and Lillian Calhoun joined the cast of "Decision Height," neither knew much about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) whose experiences inspired the play.
That changed quickly.
"I don't think I knew that they existed before," said Mincieli, who plays Eddie Harknell. "I was really surpris
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ETSU to host Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night Oct. 5
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU to host Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night Oct. 5
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East Tennessee State University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will host its annual Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night on Monday, Oct. 5, from 5-8 p.m. in the ballroom located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.
Financial Aid counselors and TRIO's EOC staff will provide free in-person support with the 2027-28 Free
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ETSU, Ellacy Foundation partner to expand global opportunities
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU, Ellacy Foundation partner to expand global opportunities
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ETSU and the Ellacy Foundation are partnering to expand study abroad, internships, research and international enrollment opportunities in Vietnam.
New opportunities for study and internships abroad for students and for faculty and student research in Vietnam will soon be available thanks to a new partnership between East Tenne
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Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable Against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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September 24, 2026
California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer
CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026)
At a Glance
* The California Court of Appeal held that a post-term noncompete covenant in a franchise agreement was void under Business & Prof
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Federal Court Allows Civil Rights Case Against Goyim Defense League and Neo-Nazi Leader to Proceed
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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Federal Court Allows Civil Rights Case Against Goyim Defense League and Neo-Nazi Leader to Proceed
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee denied a motion to dismiss the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) lawsuit against the Goyim Defense League (GDL) and its founder, neo-Nazi Jon Minadeo II. The case is now allowed to m
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Federal Panel Deadlocks on ABA's Accreditation Authority
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Federal Panel Deadlocks on ABA's Accreditation Authority
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A federal advisory panel, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), declined Thursday to issue a recommendation on whether the U.S. Education Department should renew the American Bar Association's (ABA) authority to accredit law schools nationwide as members split on
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FHU Earns Three Spots in 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
HENDERSON, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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FHU Earns Three Spots in 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Sept. 24, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University has earned recognition in three categories of the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including No. 4 for Best Value Regional University in the South, No. 18 among Top Private Schools in the South and No. 35 (tied) among Regional Universities in the South. F
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For Brian Freeman, the work is the reward
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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For Brian Freeman, the work is the reward
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Brian Freeman will complete his UTC Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership after returning to school this year.
Brian Freeman's 42-year journey toward a degree wasn't a matter of if, but of when, and he learned that the journey itself matters.
Freeman credits the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's support for helpin
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Goldwater Institute: New Report - Don't Force Patients into the Pharmacy Desert
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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New Report: Don't Force Patients into the Pharmacy Desert
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Millions of Americans already struggle to reach a pharmacy. Now lawmakers pursuing lower prescription drug prices are backing ownership restrictions that could force patients to travel farther or, even worse, leave them without a nearby pharmacy altogether.
A new Goldwater Institute report, Don't Force Patients into
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Hagerty Calls for Heightened Safety Standards on Public Transit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Hagerty Calls for Heightened Safety Standards on Public Transit
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#Crime on public transit wastes taxpayer dollars and puts passengers in danger
WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Safe Transit Act, a bill aimed at penalizing the oversight of crime and misconduct on public transit.
Lax public transit safety measures waste hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars each ye
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Hill visits emphasize credit union service to communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Hill visits emphasize credit union service to communities
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As House members have returned home and the Senate likely to follow this week, Capitol Hill meetings between credit union advocates and policymakers resonated. The meetings provided momentum for key credit union issues heading into recess and the final months of this Congress.
With nearly 500 advocates in town for Congres
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KDM2B revealed as a selective dependency in high-risk medulloblastoma subgroups
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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KDM2B revealed as a selective dependency in high-risk medulloblastoma subgroups
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Targeting KDM2B, or downstream protein complexes it recruits, may present a vulnerability in high-risk medulloblastoma subgroups that currently lack targeted therapies. This finding comes from a study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Hopp Children's Cancer Center
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Lawmakers Oppose Rules for Nashville Tourism District
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Lawmakers Oppose Rules for Nashville Tourism District
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A legislative panel reviewing temporary emergency rules for Tennessee's new downtown Nashville's tourism district voted to not support them on Wednesday. The vote does not affect the underlying law or nullify the emergency rules, which remain in effect until their scheduled expiration on Jan. 27, 2027. Senate
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Lee Earns Top Rankings in 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Lee Earns Top Rankings in 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges
September 24, 2026
Lee University has once again been ranked among the best universities in the South by the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The school was ranked No. 37 among the "Best Regional Universities - South," a category that includes both public and private universities. It was also ranked No. 19 in the new "Top Private School
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Legal Aid to Induct Inaugural 'Circle of Justice' Class Oct. 3
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Legal Aid to Induct Inaugural 'Circle of Justice' Class Oct. 3
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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) will induct the first class of its Circle of Justice, the organization's highest honor, at event at Nashville's GEODIS Park on Oct. 3. The inaugural honorees are Ashley T. Wiltshire Jr., former LAS executive director and namesake of the
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Lofgren, Cline, Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff Lead Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lofgren, Cline, Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff Lead Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation focused on combating foreign digital piracy. The Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) A
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Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
9/24/2026
Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.
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Mark Your Calendar for the Fabulous Fall Plant Sale on October 10
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Mark Your Calendar for the Fabulous Fall Plant Sale on October 10
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Shop for featured plants Canadian anemone, Lesser catmint, Jacob Cline beebalm and Eastern Star
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The annual Fabulous Fall Plant Sale at UT Gardens, Knoxville, will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
There will be an opening preview sale for UT Gardens membe
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Maryville College junior Lillian Patty '28 named 2026 Newman Civic Fellow
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College junior Lillian Patty '28 named 2026 Newman Civic Fellow
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Key Takeaways
* Maryville College junior Lillian Patty '28 has been named a 2026 Newman Civic Fellow for her commitment to community engagement.
* Her work emphasizes face-to-face relationships and understanding community needs through listening to stories.
* As a Bonner Scholar, Patty has engaged with nonprofits like Special Grow
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Millsaps College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Millsaps College posted the following news:
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Millsaps College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
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Millsaps College is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards, honoring three outstanding grads whose achievements and service reflect the enduring values of leadership, community engagement and excellence.
The awards will be presented during Homecoming Weekend festivities on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Selby and Richar
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N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
September 23, 2026
BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
September 22, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai
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NFL Network: Giants' Jaxson Dart Potentially Out for Season After Testing Shows Worse Knee Injury
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL Network: Giants' Jaxson Dart potentially out for season after testing shows worse knee injury
Sep 23, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
Jaxson Dart's 2026 season is in jeopardy.
The New York Giants starting quarterback could potentially miss the rest of the season after testing on Tuesday showed his knee injury is worse than initially feared, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo
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NFL: Giants' Jameis Winston Returns to Starting QB Role After Jaxson Dart Injury - 'This is What I Dream Of'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Giants' Jameis Winston returns to starting QB role after Jaxson Dart injury: 'This is what I dream of'
Sep 24, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
The New York Giants are now Jameis Winston's team.
It's a product of unfortunate circumstances -- usual starter Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury that will require surgery -- but there's little time to waste on acknowledging misfortune. After being called
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On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 24 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - New analyses of ancient cattle, sheep and goat bones on Madagascar suggest the rapid spread of introduced livestock on the island 1,200 years ago coincided with forest loss and population declines of large native herbivores.
Madagascar provides a unique window into extinct ecosystems a
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Pinnacle adds $1.3 billion to deposits in National Capital Region, reaches top 15 in market share
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle adds $1.3 billion to deposits in National Capital Region, reaches top 15 in market share
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Firm reaches No. 10 statewide as local teams build on strong momentum
McLEAN, Va. Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners saw massive de
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Pinnacle Financial Partners gains market share, places No. 5 in Alabama
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners gains market share, places No. 5 in Alabama
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Mobile sees biggest market share gain in the firm, Florida Panhandle maintains market share position while serving clients through integration with Synovus
Birmingham,
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Pinnacle Financial Partners grows market share in Florida
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners grows market share in Florida
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Firm's Jacksonville, Orlando markets lead in deposit growth, local teams continue to serve clients through integration with Synovus
Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Fin
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is No. 4 in market share for Atlanta and statewide in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is No. 4 in market share for Atlanta and statewide in Georgia
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Firm's local teams continue growth, hold top market share while serving clients through integration with Synovus
ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle F
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Pinnacle grows deposits and market share in every major city in North Carolina
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle grows deposits and market share in every major city in North Carolina
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Firm rises to become a top 10 bank statewide amid integration with Synovus
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners continued to grow acro
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Pinnacle grows deposits by double digits in Louisville and Bowling Green as it continues to gain ground across Kentucky
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle grows deposits by double digits in Louisville and Bowling Green as it continues to gain ground across Kentucky
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Firm's local teams drive continued growth through strong client relationships
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 23, 2026 - Pinnacle
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Pinnacle grows deposits by triple digits in Baltimore MSA
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle grows deposits by triple digits in Baltimore MSA
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COLUMBIA, MD, Sept 23, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners continued to grow from its Columbia, MD, office, growing deposits by 141% to reach $134 million as of June 30, 2026, accordin
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits, No. 2 in Chattanooga, No. 3 in Knoxville, No. 3 in Memphis and No. 2 in Tennessee
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits, No. 2 in Chattanooga, No. 3 in Knoxville, No. 3 in Memphis and No. 2 in Tennessee
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Firm's local teams continue growth while serving clients through integration with Synovus
NASHVILLE, TEN
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Pinnacle sees major deposit growth in Charleston as it rises to be the No. 6 bank in South Carolina by deposits
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [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:
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Pinnacle sees major deposit growth in Charleston as it rises to be the No. 6 bank in South Carolina by deposits
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Firm's local teams continue growth while serving clients through integration with Synovus
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 23, 2026 - Pi
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Record crowd of families brings the joy, and the Dore pride, to Family Weekend 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Record crowd of families brings the joy, and the Dore pride, to Family Weekend 2026
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More than 5,700 parents, grandparents and siblings filled campus Sept. 18-20 for a record Family Weekend, from reunions at check-in to a packed Nashville Songwriters Night under the tent to a last-second Commodores win over NC State.
The record turnout reflects something that sets Vanderbilt apart: Parents here
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Record Family Weekend crowd sees what's behind "explosion of support" for Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Record Family Weekend crowd sees what's behind "explosion of support" for Vanderbilt
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier told families this weekend that the surge in support for Vanderbilt "is a testament of trust." Over three days, a record crowd of more than 5,700 parents, grandparents and siblings saw firsthand how that trust is being earned.
From a conversation on civil discourse and open debate t
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Register now for MTSU's Air Raiders' 'Girls in Aviation Day' Sept. 26 in Shelbyville
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Register now for MTSU's Air Raiders' 'Girls in Aviation Day' Sept. 26 in Shelbyville
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SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's chapter of Women in Aviation International, the WAI Air Raiders, will host its inaugural "Girls in Aviation Day" event Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shelbyville Municipal Airport.
The free event includes activities in science, techn
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Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions
September 24, 2026
New solutions are designed to manage claims complexity, improve performance, and support long-term growth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Risk is shifting faster than traditional insurance can keep pace. Carriers remain the backbone of the industry, and as more buyers turn to captives, MGAs, and MG
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Shabazz to Speak at UT Martin Parker Speaker Series
MARTIN, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news:
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Shabazz to speak at UT Martin Parker Speaker Series
September 24, 2026
The University of Tennessee at Martin Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series and Legacy Luncheon has announced that Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights activist Malcolm X, will be its guest speaker for the fall 2026 event.
The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Duncan Ballroom of the Boling Un
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Shelby Sheriff Floats Phased Approach to New Jail
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Shelby Sheriff Floats Phased Approach to New Jail
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Newly elected Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner has proposed building a new county jail in phases rather than all at once, citing cost concerns that could otherwise exceed $1 billion. Drawing on a visit to Ohio's Franklin County Jail, which was built in stages prioritizing high-risk detainees first, Buckner s
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TBA Launches New App! Download 'TBA Now' from the Apple or Google Play Stores
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBA Launches New App! Download 'TBA Now' from the Apple or Google Play Stores
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The TBA today launched a new member feature: the first-ever TBA app, TBA Now! Designed for Tennessee lawyers, TBA Now makes it easier than ever to stay informed, connected and engaged with the Tennessee Bar Association. Available on the App Store and in Google Play, log in with your My
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Tenn. Economic Dept. Announces Three Counties to Participate in Property Evaluation Program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news:
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TNECD Announces Three Counties to Participate in Property Evaluation Program
September 24, 2026
Highlights
* Counties selected from Southwest Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland
* The program has now reviewed 525 sites statewide
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected
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Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama
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Tennessee Tech University's Board of Trustees approved a new plan to offer in-state tuition benefits to students from select areas of southern Kentucky and northern Alabama beginning in fall 2027 during its quarterly meeting today.
The unanimous vote is part of a broader effort to expand th
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Two Heriot-Watt Academics Elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 24 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news:
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Two Heriot-Watt academics elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
24 September 2026
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer OBE FRSE and Professor Peter Cummings of Heriot-Watt University have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honours in engineering.
The honour recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to engineering and te
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UT Martin Ranked in U.S. News Regional Listing
MARTIN, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news:
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UT Martin ranked in U.S. News regional listing
September 24, 2026
The University of Tennessee at Martin tied for 32nd in the Regional Universities-South category in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings released this week. The new rankings included 158 regional Southern universities. Universities are ranked by U.S. News based on performance across a set of widely accep
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Vanderbilt University School of Engineering: Emeritus Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering Peter Cummings is elected fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Emeritus Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering Peter Cummings is elected fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
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Peter Cummings, John R. Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering, emeritus, at Vanderbilt, has been elected a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), the United Kingdom's national academy of engineering. The RAEng's new fellows were announced today at the
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Vandy Law Names Associate Director for AI Lab
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Vandy Law Names Associate Director for AI Lab
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Heading into its third academic year, the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) has announced several updates to its student-facing programming, as well as the appointment of Emily Pavuluri to the role of associate director. VAILL is partnering with the Legal Research and Writing program to deliver a series of GenAI bootcamp
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Williamson County Lawyer Temporarily Suspended
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Williamson County Lawyer Temporarily Suspended
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On Sept. 24, the Tennessee Supreme Court temporarily suspended Williamson County lawyer Mitchell Ray Miller from the practice of law after finding that he failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility concerning six complaints of misconduct. Miller previously was suspended on Sept. 5, 2025, for two y
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