Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers wor
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million custom
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Agricultural Advancement Professionals Come to Rocky Top
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Agricultural Advancement Professionals Come to Rocky Top
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Attendees to the national meeting introduced to the Volunteer spirit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - For the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, hosting the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA) Conference in June was about much more than welcoming attendees from across the natio
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers w
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Arkansas Moves Into Lead Above all States for Religious Liberty Protections, Governor Sanders Announces
PLANO, Texas, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Arkansas Moves Into Lead Above all States for Religious Liberty Protections, Governor Sanders Announces
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Little Rock, AR- Today, First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy ("CRCD") revealed the results of its fifth annual Religious Liberty in the States ("RLS") index,
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 14 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
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One of two states to earn first-ever "excellent" ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas ranks #1 in the nation for religious liberty according to the First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy's (CRCD) Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index. Arkansas earned a s
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced tha
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
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July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data
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Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
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Dr. John McConnell, dean of APSU's Eriksson College of Education, during a signing ceremony for the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. John McConnell, dean of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, has been named an Impact A
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BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz
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WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is launching a nationwide wild horse and burro private care placement blitz beginning July 23, in celebration of the Department of the Interior's Day of the American West and America's Freedom 250th anniversary. The campaign will include:
Three in-person placement events:
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region June 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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Regional prices declined 0.4 percent in June, up 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region declined 0.4 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index declined 5.9 percent over the month. The food index increased
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BTA Awards 54 Scholarships, Including Bailey Nutter, Eakes Office Solutions in Nebraska
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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BTA Awards 54 Scholarships
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The Business Technology Association (BTA) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship winners. Fifty students were awarded scholarships. This year, BTA awarded two $3,000, two $2,000, and a number of $1,500 scholarships to qualifying children of full-time employees of current BTA member dealerships. The Patriot Pack awarded one $10,000, one $7,500
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Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access.
The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef
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Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious
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Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Community Pharmacy Residency Program Study Leads to Expanded Access to Diabetes Care in Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy's PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program, in collaboration with Kroger Health, has developed a successful model for expanding access to A1C testing in community pharmacies.
A pilot study conducted by the residency p
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Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Improve SNAP Trafficking Data
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Improve SNAP Trafficking Data
Yesterday, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Low-income families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for vital access to food security. SNAP trafficking occurs when benefits are illegally
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
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The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security.
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection
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Congressman Cohen Announces $3.9 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $3.9 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced five grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which will provide a total of $3,956,287 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
The first St. Jude grant, for $665,425, is for research
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Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on ICE Agents and Task Force Crackdowns
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on ICE Agents and Task Force Crackdowns
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Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin asks if ICE has hired January 6 defendants
WASHINGTON - Following two recent killings in Memphis by members of the Memphis Safe Task Force and recent killings in Houston and Biddeford, Maine, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) to
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Congressman Cohen Says Trump is Stealing from the American Public
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Says Trump is Stealing from the American Public
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In floor speech, talks of president's deal with the IRS
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor, focusing on aspects of the corrupt Trump presidency that he likened to theft from the American people. "We have a man who is out of control as our president, and it scares me tremendously," he said
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Congressman David Kustoff Celebrates America's 250th Birthday by Honoring West Tennessee's Finest Across TN-08
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman David Kustoff Celebrates America's 250th Birthday by Honoring West Tennessee's Finest Across TN-08
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MEMPHIS, TN -Last week, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) toured across Tennessee's 8th Congressional District to present flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to West Tennesseans whose service and hard work have helped shape America's story for 250 years..
"America's 250th birthday is
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Dr. Rodney Chism Earns Instrument Repair Certification to Strengthen Mighty Marching Thorobreds
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Rodney Chism Earns Instrument Repair Certification to Strengthen Mighty Marching Thorobreds
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New technical expertise will help keep instruments performance-ready while reducing outside repair costs and delays
FRANKFORT, Ky. -A damaged key, worn pad, or stuck valve can take an instrument -and a student musician -out of a rehearsal or performance. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds now have greater c
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ETSU nationally recognized as a Best College in America
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU nationally recognized as a Best College in America
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As students and families begin planning for college, a new national ranking is reinforcing what many East Tennessee State University students already know: a high-quality education doesn't have to come with a high price tag.
Money magazine has once again recognized ETSU on its 2026 Best Colleges in America list, highlighting universi
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Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 14 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty
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Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge and strengthening the campus community. Through its annual faculty awards, the University recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service -honoring educators whose commitment enriches
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FTC Endorses Ohio Supreme Court Proposal to Weaken ABA's Law School Accreditation Monopoly
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Endorses Ohio Supreme Court Proposal to Weaken ABA's Law School Accreditation Monopoly
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The Federal Trade Commission lauded an Ohio Supreme Court proposal to lower the cost of legal representation by ending the American Bar Association's explicit control over whether an Ohio bar applicant's legal education is sufficient for practicing law in the state, undermining its monopoly.
Responding to t
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Ga. Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp: Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough. The multi-year investment will create 160 new jobs.
"Like so ma
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Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
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Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lawrence Scott Shults to the Criminal Court for the 1 st Judicial District.
"I am proud to announce the appointment of Scott Shults, and value the significant experience he will bring to the bench," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate his willingness to lead and am confident th
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Governor's School welcomes Tennessee students to APSU for high-level STEM education
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Governor's School welcomes Tennessee students to APSU for high-level STEM education
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Students observe a laser-based variation of Thomas Young's double slit experiment, which proves that light behaves as a wave, during the Governor's School for Computational Physics. | Photo by Colby Wilson
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -For four weeks this summer, Austin Peay State University's campus hosted some of Tenn
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HHS seeks applications for Delta States Rural Development Network Program
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks applications for the Delta States Rural Development Network Program. This initiative aims to improve health care delivery systems in rural communities across the Delta region, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance access and quality of care.
Funding for the program will range from $905,664 to $1.2 million, providing vital resources to org
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HRSA Reports 75 Vaccine Injury Compensation Petitions Filed in June
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration published notice listing 75 vaccine injury compensation petitions received during June under federal program requirements Monday.
The notice, published under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, covers petitions received by HRSA between June 1 and June 30, 2026. The agency is required by the Public Health Service Act to publish the filings after receiving ser
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HudsonAlpha BRIDGES Engine Awarded $160 M NSF Grant to Transform Rural Economies in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 15 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news:
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HudsonAlpha BRIDGES Engine Awarded $160 M NSF Grant to Transform Rural Economies in Alabama and Tennessee
Driving biobased innovation and rural growth across Alabama and Tennessee
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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, alongside the University of Tennessee, Auburn University, AGgrow Tech LLC, and Volkswagen Group of America, has been awarded an initial $15 million, with the p
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ICE Partnerships Expand Under New State Law
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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ICE Partnerships Expand Under New State Law
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Sheriff's departments in Tennessee have formed at least 23 new partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) since enactment of a new state law requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with ICE or forfeit state funding, the Tennessean reports. Another six city police departments reportedly have signed a
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0
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Washington -On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Iran, housing and Reconciliation 3.0.
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Hagerty on Ir
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsMornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss CLARITY, the SAVE Act, Reconciliation 3.0 and Lindsey Graham's Legacy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsMornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss CLARITY, the SAVE Act, Reconciliation 3.0 and Lindsey Graham's Legacy
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Washington -Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, and to discuss the CLARITY Act
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July 'Out of the Blue' highlights MTSU School of Music's newly launched 'Where Every Note Counts' scholarship campaign [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 14 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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July 'Out of the Blue' highlights MTSU School of Music's newly launched 'Where Every Note Counts' scholarship campaign [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's School of Music recently launched its first-ever capital campaign, " Where Every Note Counts." The campaign focuses on expanding scholarship opportunities for students in the School of Music and for members
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Justice Dept. Certifies Tennessee's Capital Counsel System Under Federal Habeas Law
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General has certified that Tennessee has maintained a qualifying postconviction capital counsel mechanism since July 1, 1997, making the state eligible for procedural benefits available under Chapter 154 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code in federal habeas corpus review of capital cases.
The certification, issued by the Office of the Attorney General, concludes that Tennessee's system satisfies federal requirements
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
23and
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Multi-State Hydrologic Study Modernizes Low-Flow and Streamflow Estimation Models Across the Southeast
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued a scientific investigations report summary titled 'Methods for Estimating Selected Low-Flow Frequency and Mean Annual Flow Statistics at Gaged and Ungaged Locations on Streams in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina' by authors Toby D. Feaster, Bradley J. Harken, Brent T. Aulenbach, Katharine R. Kolb, Caleb E. Mitchell, and J. Curtis Weaver. The publication, cataloged under Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5021, prese
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N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the gen
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compro
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis
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National Funeral Directors Association Senior VP Witter Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Lesley Witter, senior vice president of advocacy for the the National Funeral Directors Association, from a June 25, 2026, hearing on the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act (H.R. 9006), Hawai'i National Cemetery Act (H.R. 6921), and the discussion draft of the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act:
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Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGa
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Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 13 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State
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Week-long professional development program equips teachers with nationally recognized civic education resources and classroom strategies
JACKSONVILLE - Almost 100 elementary educators from across Alabama gathered at Jacksonville State University June 14-19 for the inaugural Summer Civics Seminar, a six-day profes
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement With 23andMe
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement
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Skyfall Simulation: NATO Partners Rehearse Downed Aircraft Response
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Skyfall Simulation: NATO Partners Rehearse Downed Aircraft Response
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Kosovo Force Regional Command East's Task Force Aviation and multinational partners conducted a downed aircraft exercise June 25 near Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, rehearsing search and rescue, medical evacuation and aircraft recovery procedures following a simulated UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter hard landing.
The realistic scenario challenged the
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SNMMI and PCF Announce Additional $600,000 in Young Investigator Awards to Advance Prostate Cancer T
RESTON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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SNMMI and PCF Announce Additional $600,000 in Young Investigator Awards to Advance Prostate Cancer T
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Reston, VA (July 14, 2026)- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) are pleased t
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Tennessee Tech students, faculty present research at international psychology conference in Spain
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech students, faculty present research at international psychology conference in Spain
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Eleven students and four faculty members from Tennessee Tech University's Department of Counseling and Psychology recently traveled to Barcelona, Spain, where they presented research at the annual Association for Psychological Science (APS) conference.
The three-day conference gave e
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The Basford Family Kent State Legacy
KENT, Ohio, July 13 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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The Basford Family Kent State Legacy
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When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at Kent State University the 1950s, he set in motion a tradition that would span three generations and nearly 500 miles.
For Jim, education was the foundation upon which he built the rest of his life. He attended Kent State for a year or so before joining the Air Force to fight in the Korean War. Soon after, he returned to Kent
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The Exploration Continues at Long Hunter State Park
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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The Exploration Continues at Long Hunter State Park
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The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will host its fourth Exploration CLE series on Sept. 25 at Long Hunter State Park in Hermitage from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. The indoor/outdoor program offers three hours of dual CLE credit and features sessions including "Wrong Turn: Ethics Mistakes, Violations and Consequences
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Trevecca Nazarene University: Myatt Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-2027
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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Myatt Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-2027
Dr. Timothy S. Myatt, professor of information technology and management at Trevecca Nazarene University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in computer science and information technology from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Myatt will be traveling to Papua New Guinea from January t
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
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Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data
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U.S. Rep. DesJarlais Faces Well-Funded Cortese
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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U.S. Rep. DesJarlais Faces Well-Funded Cortese
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Metro Nashville Council member Mike Cortese is running the most well-funded congressional challenge to U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais in more than a decade in Tennessee's newly redrawn 4th Congressional District, according to the Tennessean. Lawmakers redrew the district earlier this year. Republican DesJarlais, who has
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USDA Economic Research Service: 'The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records'
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records."
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* This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP an
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UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is part of a team that has won up to $160 million over the next 10 years from the National Science Foundation for the BRIDGES Engine, a collaborative initiative that will generate millions of dollars in additional annual income for Tennessee farmers and create
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UTC Center for Professional Education to offer two AI programs in September
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC Center for Professional Education to offer two AI programs in September
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Adobe StockAs artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of day-to-day work across industries, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Center for Professional Education will offer two online programs in September to help working professionals build practical AI skills for different needs and ex
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