Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
Baker Donelson Recognizes 2026 Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Recognizes 2026 Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year
October 12, 2026
Baker Donelson has announced its annual Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Awards, recognizing 12 attorneys throughout the Firm for their pro bono work.
Baker Donelson's Firmwide Pro Bono Award is presented annually to an attorney whose commitment to pro bono service has made a meaningful impact on individuals, organiz
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Bruce Arians selected as recipient of Paul "Bear" Bryant Heart of a Champion Award
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Bruce Arians selected as recipient of Paul "Bear" Bryant Heart of a Champion Award
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HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Bruce Arians, one of the most respected offensive minds in the game of football, is the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2027 Paul "Bear" Bryant Heart of a Champion Award, presented by Houston-based St. Luke's Health, honoring his exceptional contrib
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Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models in Homelessness Assistance Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President
Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President
Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer
Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary
Tess Hembree, Executive Director
October 13,
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Destructive Hurricane Isaias Results in $16-20 Billion of Total Damage and Economic Loss to Eastern U.S.
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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Destructive Hurricane Isaias Results in $16-20 Billion of Total Damage and Economic Loss to Eastern U.S.
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Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic's first hurricane in exactly two years to the day to make landfall in the United States, caused an estimated $16-20 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary e
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Election Integrity Update From Secretary of State Wes Allen: "Multiple Arrests Made Across Alabama for Noncitizen Voting and Double Voting"
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 14 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: "Multiple Arrests Made Across Alabama for Noncitizen Voting and Double Voting"
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is providing an election integrity update following the arrests of two noncitizens for illegally voting in Alabama elections and the arrest of a North Carolina man for double voting in Alabama and North Carolina.
"Alab
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Energy Department Backs Major Grid Expansion Across Eight States to Strengthen Reliability and Lower Electricity Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Department Backs Major Grid Expansion Across Eight States to Strengthen Reliability and Lower Electricity Costs
October 13, 2026
WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced plans to lower electricity costs and strengthen grid reliability by supporting the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in funding 84 transmission and distribution projects across eight states. The projects
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ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6
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No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition
No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2
Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU
Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago)
No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN
Fri, Nov 1
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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: FCC Deactivates Disaster Reporting, Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative for Hurricane Isaias
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-1104):
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On October 8, 2026, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission), at the request of the States of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, and in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), activated the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)
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Future Focused: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Details Army Autonomy Advancements
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news:
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Future Focused: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Details Army Autonomy Advancements
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WASHINGTON -- General Christopher LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army, has selected U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command for redesignation as U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM).
Gen. LaNeve's decision follows the release of Acting Secretary of the Army Ada
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Future Focused: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Details Army Autonomy Advancements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Future Focused: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Details Army Autonomy Advancements
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WASHINGTON -- General Christopher LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army, has selected U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command for redesignation as U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM).
Gen. LaNeve's decision follows the release of Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle's
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias
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JAY, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue in Jay and Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly in Vernon to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
In Jay
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Gulf South Business Roundtable Urges Balanced Approach to Protect Regional Energy Growth and National Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Response to Request for Information
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
docket ID: DOE-2026-HQ-2026-1123
Submitted by Gulf South Business Roundtable | Ben Portis, Executive Director
October 2026
Who is the Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR)?
The Gulf South Bu
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IRS Issues Notice on Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought".
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REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B)
Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec.
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Jeremy Vinson named interim director of the School of Accountancy
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Jeremy Vinson named interim director of the School of Accountancy
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has named Jeremy Vinson interim director of the School of Accountancy.
Vinson brings experience in auditing, accounting research, teaching and graduate program leadership to the role. His Clemson teaching has included Intermediate Accounting II, International Accounti
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National Fair Housing Alliance Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposal Undermining Disparate Impact Protections and Civil Rights Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing. NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, community development, advocacy, and enforcement.
1331 Pennsy
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Natural Resources Defense Council Urges EPA to Finalize PFAS Risk Assessment and Implement Regulations Over Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering & Science Division
Office of Water (4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via regulations.gov
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509
Dear Ms. Richman:
We submit the following comments on the Environmental P
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NCAME supporting NASA with studies on additive manufacturing of alloys
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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NCAME supporting NASA with studies on additive manufacturing of alloys
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NCAME supporting NASA with critical studies on additive manufacturing of novel alloys
Published: Oct 13, 2026 3:00 PM
By Phillip Tutor
Cost controls, construction timelines and technical improvements that center on additive manufacturing techniques are vital to NASA engineers designing rocket engines necessary for mo
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Organization of Agreement States Call for Consistent Decommissioning Timelines and Clarification on Abandoned Uranium Mine Waste Definitions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
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PMOS/PCOS may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The Endocrine Society posted the following news release:
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PMOS/PCOS may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia
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PMOS/PCOS may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Washington, DCOctober 13, 2026
PMOS is a common condition that impacts women's reproductive and metabolic health
Alzheimer's disease and dementia may be more common in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary sy
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Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC
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Two professional development experiences connect Kentucky State agricultural research with entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems
Fresh habanero peppers can spoil before they reach consumers, creating losses for growers. Kentucky State University research associate Richard Ojo explored one potential solution through an
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Space Dynamics Lab Names Lance Fife Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 13 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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Space Dynamics Lab Names Lance Fife Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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NORTH LOGAN -- Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced Tuesday that it has named Lance Fife as vice president and chief operating officer, a newly created executive leadership position established to strengthen coordination and operational execution across the organization.
In the new role, Fife will lead operations
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Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and
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Tennessee Valley Authority Urges DOE To Leverage Existing Standards And Prioritize Domestic Manufacturing In Bulk Power System Supply Chain Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOE Bulk Power System RFI
TVA Response - DOE "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System" RFI
Submitted by: Tennessee Valley Authority
Address: 400 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902
Point of Contact: R. Howell Conway, TVA Supply Chain Email: rhconway@tva.gov
Primary expertise: Vertically integrated public power
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The Brook and The Bluff brings swamp rock spirit for MSU Music Maker's concert
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 13 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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The Brook and The Bluff brings swamp rock spirit for MSU Music Maker's concert
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Swamp rock kicks off November for Mississippi State's Music Maker Productions when The Brook and The Bluff brings its stacked vocal sound to Rick's Cafe.
The four-piece band is the headliner on Nov. 2 at 9 p.m., with Starkville's own Bella and the Donnas opening at 8 p.m.
With almost a decade of
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Trading Prairie Winds for Ocean Swells: How Two Kansas Teachers Brought NOAA Fisheries Research Home to the Midwest
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Trading Prairie Winds for Ocean Swells: How Two Kansas Teachers Brought NOAA Fisheries Research Home to the Midwest
October 13, 2026
This summer, two educators from Kansas traveled hundreds of miles in different directions to sail as Teachers at Sea aboard NOAA research vessels.
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What happens when two educators from landlocked Kansas trade wheat fields an
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Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program
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Putting AI to the test: Undergraduates make their mark in Auburn summer research program
Published: Oct 13, 2026 12:25 PM
By Joe McAdory
How do you solve problems without answers? How do you test an idea that might fail? How do researchers turn ideas into results?
Three computer science students, including two from Auburn
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Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Isaias Could Reach USD 2 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news:
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Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Isaias Could Reach USD 2 Billion
BOSTON, October 13, 2026 - The Catastrophe and Risk Solutions business at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to onshore property from Hurricane Isaias will range from USD 1 billion to U
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Virginia Tech: Former Summer Researcher, Now a Physician, Comes Full Circle
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle
Marc Morales first visited Roanoke as an undergraduate in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's neuroSURF program, which helped solidify his interest in the brain. He's now back, this time as a neurology resident at Carilion Clinic.
By Matt Chittum
13 Oct 2026
When Marc Morales left his native Houston for college, not even the faintest su
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