Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
$4 Million Commitment Will Help Expand Health Hubs to Bring Preventive Care to More Communities Across Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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$4 Million Commitment Will Help Expand Health Hubs to Bring Preventive Care to More Communities Across Tennessee
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"We need to put prevention first, we need to put abundant life first," James Bailey, MD, executive director of the Tennessee Population Health Consortium at UT Health Sciences, said Wednesday during an event to announce the statewide expansion of a neighborhood healt
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into t
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6th Circuit Hears State Challenge to Kalshi Operations
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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6th Circuit Hears State Challenge to Kalshi Operations
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The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this week on whether Ohio and Tennessee officials should be preliminarily blocked from taking action against prediction market platform Kalshi for unlicensed online sports gambling.
According to Bloomberg Law, at least one judge appeared ready to rule ag
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A world beyond her own: Gilman Scholarship takes Maryville College's Kay Jetter to London for an unforgettable experience
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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A world beyond her own: Gilman Scholarship takes Maryville College's Kay Jetter to London for an unforgettable experience
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Talk about an unforgettable first experience: When Kay Jetter boarded a plane for London earlier this summer, she had never even flown before, much less departed the United States.
Those milestones made her trip so much more than just a standard Maryville College Study Abroad experience
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges FCC to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges FCC to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) requirements for voice service providers to help stop illegal robocalls before they reach con
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Belmont Global Medical Brigades Bring Care and Health Education to Guatemala
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Belmont Global Medical Brigades Bring Care and Health Education to Guatemala
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Students find purpose with medical missions that make a meaningful impact
This spring, 53 Belmont students and faculty traveled to Guatemala, where they joined local healthcare professionals and community leaders to provide care for more than 600 patients across two clinic sites. Through Belmont Global Medical Brigades (BGMB), st
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Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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With the rate of global sea level rise doubling over the past three decades and 25% more people exposed to floods than in 2000, climate change has caused significant planning challenges for cities.
Master of City Planning students learn how to address such difficulties in the Climate Resilience Studio course that Wei
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Eastman announces second-quarter 2026 financial results
KINGSPORT, Tennessee, July 31 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news:
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Eastman announces second-quarter 2026 financial results
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Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced its second-quarter 2026 financial results.
* Delivered strong sequential EPS growth and solid cash flow in a dynamic environment through commercial and operational excellence
* Drove a 350-basis-point sequential adjusted EBIT margin improvement t
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Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 31 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Equipping Medical Outreach in Bangladesh, Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Recovery, and More
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 612 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.6 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes treatments
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: Milton Friedman Was Right About School Choice
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary by Director of Communications Athan Clark:
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Milton Friedman Was Right About School Choice
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July 31 marks 114 years since the birth of Milton Friedman, the University of Chicago economist whose ideas reshaped monetary policy, helped end the military draft and earned him the Nobel Prize in economics. Yet for all those achievements, the idea likely to touch the most American lives is one he s
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor's Office personnel. Josh Stewart, a policy advisor, will serve as the Governor's Director of Legislative Affairs; Zach Jacobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, will serve as the Governor's Policy Director; an
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GSA Selling Historic Denver Five Points Garages, Saving Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Selling Historic Denver Five Points Garages, Saving Taxpayer Dollars
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Accelerated disposition cuts waste, reinforces the federal real estate inventory, and opens properties to redevelopment opportunities
DENVER -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public sale of two historic federally owned properties in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, advancing Adminis
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Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and th
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Lunn Sworn In as Special Hamilton County General Sessions Judge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Lunn Sworn In as Special Hamilton County General Sessions Judge
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Gov. Bill Lee recently appointed Samantha Lunn as special judge for Division V of the Hamilton County General Sessions Court. She has now been sworn into office, according to Chattanoogan.com.
Lunn will serve as a special judge during Judge Gary Starnes' requested temporary absence due to a certifi
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Michigan Medicine: What's the Latest on 7-OH and Kratom Availability and Addiction Care?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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What's the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?
Federal and state policy changes could alter access, making treatment for addiction recovery even more important
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For two years, anyone has been able to walk into a vape shop or convenience store in Michigan and other states, hand over cash or a credit card, and walk out wi
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MTSU on 2 spotlights 'Where Every Note Counts' campaign focused on scholarships, student success through music [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 31 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU on 2 spotlights 'Where Every Note Counts' campaign focused on scholarships, student success through music [+VIDEO]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's School of Music recently launched its first-ever capital campaign, "Where Every Note Counts," an initiative focused on scholarship support for students.
Jenny Snodgrass, director of MTSU's School of Music, and Bryan
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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Research consortium leads to opportunities for Kennesaw State students
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 31 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Research consortium leads to opportunities for Kennesaw State students
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In March of this year, Kennesaw State University joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, a consortium of more than 170 universities that collaborate on research initiatives, share resources, and help place students in federal research opportunities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.
Junior chemistry ma
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [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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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
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Founder will continue current roles before moving into consulting position
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) announced to
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Saving Lives, Powering the Future: House Caucus Highlights DOE's Isotope Mission
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Saving Lives, Powering the Future: House Caucus Highlights DOE's Isotope Mission
Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management Manager Erik Olds and Savannah River Operations Office Manager Edwin Deshong joined U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary for Science Dario Gil for a recent U.S. House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus event. Titled "DOE's Isotope Mission: Legacy C
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Students Shaping the Future of Bonnaroo
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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The Students Shaping the Future of Bonnaroo
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How Bonnaroo U turns students into trusted advisors for Live Nation
When it comes to putting on a festival as big as Bonnaroo, understanding the fanbase is critical to delivering a top-tier experience. So, when Live Nation regroups after the festival each year and needs insight onthe culture, opinions and boots-on-the-ground experience of Bonnaroovians, they loo
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Tenn. Economic Dept.: Medacta International Selects Maury County for the Development of a New U.S. Manufacturing Hub, Headquarters Relocation
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 31, 2026:
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Medacta International Selects Maury County for the Development of a New U.S. Manufacturing Hub, Headquarters Relocation
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* Medacta has acquired land in Spring Hill as part of its global expansion plan
* The company will create 200+ jobs, invest $85M over five years
* Jobs include manufacturing, corporate operations and other supporting r
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Tennessee Tech sets sixth consecutive record for research funding, surpassing $50 million in fiscal year 2026
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech sets sixth consecutive record for research funding, surpassing $50 million in fiscal year 2026
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Tennessee Tech University set a record for externally funded research for the sixth consecutive year, reaching $50.88 million in fiscal year 2026.
The record total, which includes 177 funded research projects across all eight of Tech's academic colleges and schools, surpas
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TTLA Names New President, Award Recipients
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TTLA Names New President, Award Recipients
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At its Annual Convention in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) recognized a number of award recipients and welcomed Knoxville attorney Troy Jones as its new president for the 2026-2027 bar year. Jones replaces Brandon Bass of Brentwood, who now is immediate past president.
George Spanos of Nash
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UnitedHealth Group Partners With UT Health Sciences to Expand Health Hubs to More Communities Across Tennessee
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release:
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UnitedHealth Group Partners with UT Health Sciences to Expand Health Hubs to More Communities Across Tennessee
New support from the United Health Foundation will expand proven models that improve preventive care, chronic condition support and rural health workforce pathways across the state, part of a UnitedHealth Group effort to build healthier communities across the US
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What Young George Washington Can Teach Students about Character Formation
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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What Young George Washington Can Teach Students about Character Formation
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Students study 'Young Washington' as an exemplar of character in storytelling course, "The Power of Story to Transform Your Life"
What can a 24-year-old George Washington teach today's college students about character?
That's the question Belmont students explored this spring in Rick Rekedal's course, "The Power of Story to Transfo
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When Physical Therapy Means First Names and Open Hearts
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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When Physical Therapy Means First Names and Open Hearts
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Charles Clardy had one instruction for his son before the dinner at the Peabody Hotel.
Tell Ray I said hello.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Carlos Clardy, EdD, spent years hearing his father speak of Dr. Ray Patterson, the young physical therapy educator at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences who had meant so much d
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