News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors
Aderholt Announces $16.17 Million BUILD Grant for Swayback Bridge Replacement in Marshall County
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Aderholt Announces $16.17 Million BUILD Grant for Swayback Bridge Replacement in Marshall County
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced that Marshall County has been awarded a $16.17 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road. The award is t
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
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Resolution Text (PDF)
Washington (July 1, 2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250 th anniversary, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress's role in upholding the principle
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Auburn College of Engineering Hosts National Transportation Leaders for CUTC Summer Meeting
AUBURN, Alabama, July 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Auburn Engineering hosts national transportation leaders for CUTC Summer Meeting
By Dustin Duncan
Auburn Engineering welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Seval Oz and approximately 100 transportation leaders from across the country June 15-17 for the 2026 Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Summer Meeting.
Hosted by the Sa
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Auburn College of Engineering: Installed Rheometer Expands Chemical Engineering Research Capabilities
AUBURN, Alabama, July 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Newly installed rheometer expands chemical engineering research capabilities
By Joe McAdory
When Francis Mekunye fabricates microscopic devices using specialized inks, the materials experience intense forces as they pass through a tiny nozzle, forces that can dramatically change how they behave.
"3D printing involves a large amount of shear to the nanomaterial inks that we use," said Mekunye
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Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured
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Congressman Aderholt Announces Grant Workshop for Non-Profits
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Aderholt Announces Grant Workshop for Non-Profits
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JASPER, AL - Congressman Aderholt announced that his office will be hosting a grant workshop on July 8 th, 2026, for non-profits in Alabama's Fourth Congressional District.
This workshop will provide information on where to find federal grants, how to apply for grants, tips for writing and administering grants, and what resources ar
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Case Against Jeff Crank
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on June 30, 2026:
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The Case Against Jeff Crank
"Jeff Crank works for billionaires, not for Coloradans. While families struggle to make ends meet, Crank is working every day to push tax breaks for his ultra-wealthy bosses who bankrolled his political career - at the expense of everyone else. Unlike Crank, Jessica Killin is running for Congress to lower costs for families, stand up for vet
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Dr. Steve Grice appointed Interim Dean of TROY's Sorrell College of Business
TROY, Alabama, July 1 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Dr. Steve Grice appointed Interim Dean of TROY's Sorrell College of Business
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Troy University alumnus and former director of TROY's William H. Carr School of Accountancy Dr. Steve Grice has been appointed interim dean of the Sorrell College of Business.
Grice's appointment, which is effective July 1, comes after Dean Dr. Judson Edwards was named as the University's interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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East Tennessee State University: Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
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As two-thirds of the state face some level of drought, the Tennessee Climate Office (TCO) at East Tennessee State University is playing a key role in a NASA-funded effort to improve how rapidly intensifying drought conditions - often referred to as "flash drought" - are identified, monitored, predicted and communicated across the Southeast.
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Fielding's President Looks Ahead: Lynne Richardson on Leadership, Listening, and Fielding's Next Chapter
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 2 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding's New President Looks Ahead: Lynne Richardson on Leadership, Listening, and Fielding's Next Chapter
By Catherine Ryan
On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where Lynne Richardson, PhD, lives with her husband, Woody, the days come with a peaceful yet busy choreography: eagles in the trees across the canal, a heron fishing from the dock, barges and cruise ships passing through the Intracoastal Waterw
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 1 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to serve on the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
"Jennifer Conway possesses a deep knowledge of criminal law matched with decades of first-hand experience investigating and bringing the most hardened offende
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Governor Ivey Announces Funding for CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts for 2026-2027 School Year
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 1 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces Funding for CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts for 2026-2027 School Year
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state's CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families that were approved through the application process earlier this year can access their
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Blake Sherer, of Parkville, was appointed as Circuit Judge for Platte County in the 6 th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Sherer currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Platte County. He is a member of the Federalist Society, t
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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MICC-Fort Polk welcomes new leader
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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MICC-Fort Polk welcomes new leader
FORT POLK, La. - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Polk transferred director authority from Lt. Col. Donald Lee to Lt. Col. Brandon Wagner during a ceremony June 17 at Fort Polk, Louisiana, marking a transition in leadership for one of the Army's key installation contracting organizations.
MICC-Fort Polk is a command-select, battalio
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up With NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up with NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
The campaign encourages Food City shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at check out from July 1-28, 2026
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Paralyzed Veterans of America - the nation's premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families and caregivers - tomorrow launches its annual in-
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi
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Samford University: How America's Founding Helped Shape the Mission of Higher Education
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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How America's Founding Helped Shape the Mission of Higher Education
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As we celebrate America's 250th birthday this week, most citizens will acknowledge the significance of the country's founding political document, the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration points us towards the type of government we have-limited and representative, with equally divided branches. But behind these pragmatic poli
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Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the senators advocate
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SPLC Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Uphold Birthright Citizenship
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC Applauds Supreme Court Decision To Uphold Birthright Citizenship
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court declared President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain U.S.-born children unconstitutional. Trump v. Barbara centered around an executive order signed in January 2025 that would have refused to grant citizenship
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
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Tarleton State University has officially begun full-time membership into the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as of Wednesday. Tarleton State announced last summer the Texans would begin membership in the new conference on July 1, 2026.
The UAC sponsors 16 sports, which includes Tarleton State in each; baseball, men's
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Troy University and the American Village welcome educators for Experiencing America's 2026 Teacher Institute, "Manifest Destiny: Going West"
TROY, Alabama, June 30 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University and the American Village welcome educators for Experiencing America's 2026 Teacher Institute, "Manifest Destiny: Going West"
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Through the Troy University and American Village partnership, the Experiencing America Initiative provided educators with a week of professional learning featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative application sessions, and classroom resources designed to strengthen our c
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U.S. Army Contracting Command personnel recognized for streamlining small business procurement
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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U.S. Army Contracting Command personnel recognized for streamlining small business procurement
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For small businesses, navigating the defense acquisition system often presents significant administrative challenges. Complex regulations and intensive bureaucratic requirements can inadvertently exclude the non-traditional suppliers and innovative vendors necessary to sustain military moderni
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UAH Researcher Finds Cosmic Dust Could Play Key Role in Cracking Long-standing Mystery of Solar Corona Heating, Opening Field in Heliophysics
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAH researcher finds cosmic dust could play key role in cracking long-standing mystery of solar corona heating, opening new field in heliophysics
Russ Nelson
A researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a new study in The Astrophysical Journal that suggests that tiny charged dust grains near the Sun may significantly in
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University of Michigan: Home Counseling Visits Increase HIV Testing for Couples, Viral Suppression for Mothers in Kenya
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Home counseling visits increase HIV testing for couples, viral suppression for mothers in Kenya
A home-based counseling program for pregnant women and their male partners increased couples HIV testing and helped mothers living with HIV achieve viral suppression, new research shows.
The study, co-led by the University of Michigan and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that home coun
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US Department of Labor announces up to $250K in Brookwood-Sago grants available to promote mine safety, health education, training
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor announces up to $250K in Brookwood-Sago grants available to promote mine safety, health education, training
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $250,000 in grant funding to support the delivery of education and training to the nation's mining community to help them identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working condit
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