Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
"Who's Served by This Economy?" Warnock Makes Clear Who President Trump's Economy is Helping and Hurting in Senate Banking Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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"Who's Served by This Economy?" Warnock Makes Clear Who President Trump's Economy is Helping and Hurting in Senate Banking Hearing
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Yesterday, during a Senate Banking committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock detailed how President Trump's economic policies are hurting ordinary Americans
President Trump's policies and domestic agenda have added an enormous amount of money to the national
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ACLU of Georgia Names Michelle Burrell as New Executive Director
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Georgia Names Michelle Burrell as New Executive Director
Experienced civil rights attorney Burrell brings strategic leadership at a critical time for the state.
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The ACLU of Georgia announced the appointment of Michelle Burrell as its new executive director. She brings a wealth of experience fighting for civil rights and social justice across many legal and civil righ
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom (College Park, Ga.) on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom (College Park, Ga.) on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom of College Park, Ga. and president of the Georgia Municipal Association, in conversation with
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Dalton State Announces Enrollment Management Leader
DALTON, Georgia, June 18 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Dalton State announces new enrollment management leader
Dalton State College has named Alex Thomas as the new assistant vice president for enrollment management.
"Alex is widely recognized for achieving enrollment growth, leading with vision and leveraging technology to support strategic enrollment efforts," Jami Hall, vice president for student enrollment and success, said. "We are excited to welcome him to ou
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Defense of Freedom Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Atlanta-Area School District
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Defense of Freedom Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Atlanta-Area School District
Complaint follows DFI report exposing City Schools of Decatur's illegal race- and sex-based policies and practices
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The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) today filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's
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Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on President Trump Endorsement of John James
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of John James
DGA Communications Director Sam Newton issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump endorsing John James for governor in Michigan:
"After voting for Donald Trump's disastrous and unpopular agenda of raising the cost of groceries and gas and cutting health care, John James is now counting on help from DC to b
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Democratic Governors Association: Failure to Launch - Jackson Stumbles Into the General Election
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 24, 2026:
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Failure to Launch: Jackson Stumbles Into the General Election
Rick Jackson has had a disastrous first week as the Georgia GOP's gov nominee.
His primary opponent, Burt Jones, is refusing to endorse him - and predicting Republicans will lose in the fall. Meanwhile, Jackson has not been seen in public since Election Night. He skipped a GOP unity event held this weekend, amidst rumors t
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On 4th Anniversary of Dobbs Decision That Overturned Roe Vs. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them
Today, on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped women of the right to make their own health care decisions, Republican Senate candidates who enabled the ruling are fac
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DNC: On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Democrats Are Putting Republicans on Defense Over Extreme Attacks on Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Democrats Are Putting Republicans on Defense Over Extreme Attacks on Reproductive Freedom
Atlanta Journal Constitution: Democrats are looking to put Georgia's abortion law back in the spotlight ahead of the midterms.
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To mark the fourth anniversary of the GOP-captured Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade, Democrats are going on the off
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Electric Companies Prepare Year-Round to Strengthen Grid for Severe Weather
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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Electric Companies Prepare Year-Round to Strengthen Grid for Severe Weather
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WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) -As hurricane season begins and wildfire risks increase across the country, America's electric companies are preparing to respond to extreme weather events that can cause power outages.
" We know extreme weather will continue to impact communities across the country-the quest
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Eli Lilly, Space Command and Other Growth Help Earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 24 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
Growth in Alabama's defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development.
The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the
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EPA Announces $13.5 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $13.5 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
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Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office ( region4press@epa.gov )
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $13 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Georgia. EPA also provided $
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Federal Court Vacates Biden-Era Davis-Bacon Provisions After Ogletree Deakins Secures Favorable Resolution
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Federal Court Vacates Biden-Era Davis-Bacon Provisions After Ogletree Deakins Secures Favorable Resolution
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered final judgment vacating three provisions of the Biden Administration's 2023 rulemaking updat
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Maine Will Soon Require Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Campaign Advertising - Top Takeaways for Your Organization
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026:
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Maine Will Soon Require Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Campaign Advertising: Top Takeaways for Your Organization
A new Maine law will soon target the use of political candidate deepfakes within public communications that require standard election disclosures. If your organization engages in public affairs, advocacy, issue campaigns, or political action committee (PAC) fundrais
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York Legislature Advances Sweeping Restrictions on Employee Waivers and NDA Provisions - What Employers Should Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026:
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New York Legislature Advances Sweeping Restrictions on Employee Waivers and NDA Provisions: What Employers Should Know
New York lawmakers are taking a closer look at the workplace agreements employees are asked to sign and just passed two bills focused on employment contracts. One would broadly restrict contractual waivers of rights under New York's Labor Law and Human Rights Law, wh
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York's Top Workplace Bills to Watch as Legislature Signs Off for the Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026:
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New York's Top Workplace Bills to Watch as Legislature Signs Off for the Year
New York lawmakers ended the 2026 legislative session by passing a wide range of workplace bills that could affect severance agreements, employment contracts, job postings, personnel files, wage-and-hour practices, arbitration, artificial intelligence, and workers' compensation. While none of these measures
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Private Club's Guide to Workplace Investigations Involving Member Conduct - Your 5-Step Action Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026:
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A Private Club's Guide to Workplace Investigations Involving Member Conduct: Your 5-Step Action Plan
Private clubs face a difficult task when workplace complaints arise. You'll need to respond promptly and credibly while also navigating member relationships and legal exposure. The stakes are even higher when an employee complaint involves a member, because the club may need to balanc
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Three New Wage and Hour Laws May Be Coming for New York Employers - 5 Steps for Your Businesses to Prepare
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026:
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Three New Wage and Hour Laws May Be Coming for New York Employers: 5 Steps for Your Businesses to Prepare
New York lawmakers have passed three wage-and-hour bills that could soon expand employee wage protections in the state. The legislation, which would separately address wage transparency, pay documentation, payroll deductions, and how employers should interpret state labor law, ha
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From Pitch to Lab: Georgia State Scientists are Tackling One of Soccer's Toughest Injuries
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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From Pitch to Lab
Georgia State Scientists are Tackling One of Soccer's Toughest Injuries
University experts are unlocking new insights into injury prevention, recovery and long-term mobility.
Written by Jen Miller
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the world's top soccer players to North America, with the sport taking center stage in Atlanta, some Georgia State University researchers are focused on a cha
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Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: the Honorable Debbie-Ann R. Rickman to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Shermela Williams; David H. Emadi to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fi
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Georgia State University: Art History Professor Publishes New Book on Catholic Reform, Sacred Images
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Art History Professor Publishes New Book on Catholic Reform, Sacred Images
Grace Harpster, an associate professor of art history in the Georgia State University College of the Arts, has published a new book with Cambridge University Press: "Carlo Borromeo and the Sacred Image in Sixteenth-Century Italy: A Reformer's Itinerary."
The publication marks a significant contribution to the fields of early modern
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ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions
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Today marks four years since the conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended a 50-year federal right to abortion access. Tru
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ICYMI: Warnock Celebrates Cancellation of Social Circle Detention Center
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Warnock Celebrates Cancellation of Social Circle Detention Center
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New reporting by the New York Times, confirmed by DHS, indicates that plans for new detention centers across the country are being abandoned
Two planned facilities in Georgia, Social Circle and Oakwood, are among those detention centers no longer being considered
Senator Reverend Warnock has led efforts to block th
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IMMCG researcher studying gene's relation to cardiovascular disease
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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IMMCG researcher studying gene's relation to cardiovascular disease
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A gene previously best known in brown fat tissue has been found to be active in blood vessel walls, especially in the muscle cells that help arteries contract and maintain their structure according to findings recently published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology.
In the study, "Coronary artery disease risk gene PRDM
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Institute for Justice: After Wrongly Raiding Woman's Home, Government's Response Only Raises More Questions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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After Wrongly Raiding Woman's Home, Government's Response Only Raises More Questions
Updated lawsuit from Atlanta-area woman also demands the return of $15,000 in cash seized during raid.
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ATLANTA--Cathy George sued officers who wrongly raided her Sandy Springs, Georgia, home demanding answers for how this dangerous mistake happened. Months later, the few answers Cathy has re
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Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barrie
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Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers
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Supports America's Specialty Crop Growers Who Produce Trademark Crops from Pecans to Chile
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-
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Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Michigan Democrats on Trump Endorsing John James
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Democrats on Trump Endorsing John James
In response to Donald Trump endorsing two-time statewide loser John James in the Republican primary for governor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"John James is a two-time statewide loser who while in DC has voted in lockstep with Donald Trump's agenda of raising gas and g
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Middle Georgia State University Becomes Cisco Networking Academy
MACON, Georgia, June 25 -- Middle Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Middle Georgia State University Becomes A Cisco Networking Academy
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has joined the global Cisco Networking Academy program, expanding opportunities for students to gain industry-recognized technology skills and certifications that prepare them for high-demand careers in networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and information technology.
Cisco Networking Academy
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MSU's Lee updates widely used fashion textbook
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 24 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU's Lee updates widely used fashion textbook
The fifth edition of an acclaimed textbook preparing students for careers in fashion, textiles and apparel now is available through efforts of a Mississippi State faculty member who led its development.
JuYoung Lee, in MSU's School of Human Sciences, has updated "Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry," one of the most widely used fashion te
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National Guard Counterdrug Program adapts to evolving criminal threats
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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National Guard Counterdrug Program adapts to evolving criminal threats
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ARLINGTON, Virginia - Drug trafficking networks often cross state and international borders, and analysts with the National Guard Counterdrug Program are helping law enforcement officials identify trafficking routes and connect investigations across jurisdictions to disrupt and stop the
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Operation Homefront Welcomes New Chief Impact Officer
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release:
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Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Chief Impact Officer
National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Meredith Lozar as its Chief Impact Officer. In this capacity, Lozar will lead the organization's impact strategy, aligning programs, partnerships, measurement, and service delivery to strengthen outcomes for military and veteran families and ensure Operation Homefront continues deliver
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Padilla and Ossoff Introduce Federal Right to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla and Ossoff Introduce Federal Right to Vote Act
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Bill would affirm all Americans' right to vote, protect voting access nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and nine of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to create the first-ever affirm
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Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026:
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Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care
At 10:30AM, Pressley To Lead Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership, Reaffirm Need for Action & Commitment to Abortion Justice
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the
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Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026:
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Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice
On Fourth Anniversary of Devastating Dobbs Decision, Pressley Issues Call to Action, Uplifts Families Impacted by Republicans Denying Abortion Care
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a press conference with House Democratic Leade
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Purpose in Practice: Wolves RISE Helps Peer Educators Prepare for Careers in Care
CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 24 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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Purpose in Practice: Wolves RISE Helps Peer Educators Prepare for Careers in Care
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At the University of West Georgia, Wolves RISE is doing more than creating space for conversations around mental health, substance use, recovery and wellness. It is also giving student peer educators the opportunity to build real-world skills that connect directly to their future careers.
Through tabling events,
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Rep. Chu's Statement on 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Reversal
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu's Statement on 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Reversal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement marking four years since the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the 50-year precedent in Roe v. Wade of a nationwide, constitutional right to abortion care.
"Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Ro
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Rep. Clyde Congratulates Gwinnett Nominees on U.S. Service Academy Appointments
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Clyde Congratulates Gwinnett Nominees on U.S. Service Academy Appointments
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GAINESVILLE, GA -Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored Alexander Lee, Tanner Brannock, and Divya Tiwary during a signing ceremony celebrating their U.S. Service Academy appointments. Rep. Clyde proudly nominated all three Georgians for the prestigious appointments.
* Alexander Lee of Buford, GA | Peach
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Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary
4.5 million members strong, the nation's o
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Reps. Lee, Neguse, Sen. Ossoff Reintroduce Right to Vote Act to Establish First-Ever Statutory Right to Vote in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Lee, Neguse, Sen. Ossoff Reintroduce Right to Vote Act to Establish First-Ever Statutory Right to Vote in Federal Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -JUNE 24, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) reintroduced the Right to Vote Act, legislation to establish the first-ever affirmative federal voting-rights gu
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Reps. McGarvey, Williams Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Reps. McGarvey, Williams Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages
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Lawmakers urge HHS and DOJ to address alarming trend of pregnancy-related arrests, citing 400+ criminal charges since Dobbs decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2026) - Today, Reps. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) led lawmakers representing states with
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Sen. Ossoff Reintroduces Right to Vote Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Reintroduces Right to Vote Act
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Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA-12) is introducing the companion bill in the House.
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is reintroducing legislation to create the first-ever affirmative Federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens.
Today, Sen. Ossoff is reintroducing the Right to Vote Act to enshrine into law American citizens' fundamental righ
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Cryptocurrency & Stocks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Cryptocurrency & Stocks
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to ban Members of Congress from trading cryptocurrency and stocks.
Today, Sen. Ossoff spoke on the Senate Floor and asked unanimous consent to pass his Senate Resolution banning U.S. Senators from trading stocks or crypto, but Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) object
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Senior Advisor to Under Secretary for Health Gradison Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Andrew Gradison, senior advisor to the under secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers":
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Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and distinguished Members of the Subc
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Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This bipartisan legislation prevents funds distributed through international financial institutions from being used to support foreign shrimp fa
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Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Lujan, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Lujan, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act to expand fe
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Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that JOSEPH MALVASIO, a/k/a "Joe Cohen," and GREGG MARCUS, a/k/a "Gregg Pierce," were convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a years-long advance-fe
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Weather Company Appoints Tech Executive Jay Humphlett to Lead Aviation and Public Sector Businesses
BROOKHAVEN, Georgia, June 25 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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The Weather Company appoints tech executive Jay Humphlett to lead aviation and public sector businesses
Humphlett to accelerate global scale and delivery of mission-critical operational weather solutions for government and aviation leaders
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ATLANTA, GA - The Weather Company, the world's leading weather provider, today announced the appointment of senior technology an
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