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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for 2026-08-01 ( 20 items )  
#GINNing Podcast: Clifford the Big Grad Marshal (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, July 31 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * #GINNing Podcast: Clifford the Big Grad Marshal * Emory Clifford doesn't describe it this way, but his decision to attend Auburn University may have been preordained, a life-changing choice that has proven worthwhile. The results are undeniable. On Saturday, Aug. 8, the one-time Trussville resident will serve as the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's graduation marshal during summer commencement at Neville Arena. He's leaving The Plai more PR

A.J. Bahou Quoted in Medical Device Network on AI Governance Across the Product Lifecycle (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * A.J. Bahou Quoted in Medical Device Network on AI Governance Across the Product Lifecycle * Bradley attorney A.J.Bahou was quoted in Medical Device Network, arguing that medical device companies should embed AI governance into products from the beginning and maintain it throughout the product's lifecycle, regardless of evolving regulations. Bahou advised companies to "build governance in" to AI products instead of waiting  more PR

ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 31 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards * PICATINNY ARSENAL, New Jersey -The Army Materiel Command Office of Small Business Programs team, which features Army Contracting Command personnel Gherin Fracasso, Anthony Piccolo, and Suzanne Anderson from ACC-New Jersey, earned several Department of War and Department of the Army Small Business Awards for their achievements in Fiscal Year 2025 during a ceremony at Picatinny A more PR

Acquisition leader assumes new role at MICC Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 30 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * Acquisition leader assumes new role at MICC Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Following the June selection of Col. Randy Garcia as chief of staff for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Aundair Kinney assumed duties as acting director of the MICC Field Directorate Office-Fort Sam Houston, bringing four decades of federal acquisition experience to one of the co more PR

BorgWarner Appoints Rajesh Kalathur to its Board of Directors (10)
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, July 31 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Appoints Rajesh Kalathur to its Board of Directors * Auburn Hills, Michigan, July 31, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. ("BorgWarner") announced today that Rajesh Kalathur has been appointed to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Raj to BorgWarner's Board of Directors," said Alexis P. Michas, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of BorgWarner. "Raj's extensive global leadership experience across finance, i more PR

Epsilon Industries Expands Tuscaloosa Facility (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 1 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Epsilon Industries expands Tuscaloosa facility TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Epsilon Industries today celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its Tuscaloosa facility, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and long-term commitment to West Alabama. The expansion represents a capital investment of more than $15 million and will create 26 new, high-quality jobs. The expansion will enhance Epsilon Industries' manuf more PR

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Commission Reauthorizes, Re-Obligates Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 10-90): * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) reauthorizes and re-obligates Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (Enhanced A-CAM) support for Elizabeth Telephone Company, L.L.C. (Elizabeth Telephone) Louisiana Study Area Code (SAC) 270430, and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support for CableSouth Media III, LLC d/b/a Swyft Fiber Louisiana SAC 279061 (collectively, transferring S more PR

Indian Gaming Association Chairman Bean Testifies Before House Agriculture Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development released the following testimony by David Bean, chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, Tacoma, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Davis, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this hearing to examine the lack of consumer protections in prediction markets. My name is David Bean, more PR

Jax State of Teaching Names Two Faculty to Administrative Positions (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 30 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State of Teaching Names Two Faculty to Administrative Positions * Two faculty members have been selected to support Jax State of Teaching, the university's quality teaching initiative. Beginning August 1, Dr. Candice Byers will serve as the Assistant Director of Faculty Training, and Dr. Laura Pitts will serve as the Director of Experiential Learning. Dr. Byers, an assistant professor of teacher education, will assist Faculty Commons with i more PR

Jax State, Gadsden State Sign Transfer Pathway Agreement for Technical Degree Graduates (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 30 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State, Gadsden State Sign Transfer Pathway Agreement for Technical Degree Graduates * #New partnership creates seamless path from workforce-focused associate degrees to bachelor's completion Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College have signed a transfer pathway agreement designed to help graduates of workforce-focused associate degree programs continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. The agreement e more PR

Microbe exposure and T cells drive anti-carbohydrate antibody production (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 31 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Microbe exposure and T cells drive anti-carbohydrate antibody production * R. Glenn King and J. Stewart NewA new study from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that immune cells called T cells help make a diverse population of anti-carbohydrate antibodies after humans are exposed to microbes early in life. These antibodies recognize pathogens, help remove stressed and dying cells, and may have roles in the development of Typ more PR

NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream * 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 Association (NGA) chair to advance education, cultivate ent more PR

President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs * Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrier WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy alongside President Donald J more PR

Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027 (10)
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: * * * Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027 * Founder will continue current roles before moving into consulting position NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) announced today that founder Rob McCabe will remain as a direc more PR

Samford School of Education Learning for Life Awards to Celebrate Leadership and Service (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford School of Education Learning for Life Awards to Celebrate Leadership and Service * Each year, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education celebrates distinguished alumni and friends whose leadership and service are making a meaningful difference in their professions and communities during the Learning for Life Awards Dinner. Established in 2015 to commemorate the School of Education's centennial, the awards recognize individuals w more PR

Senator Marshall Joins Legislation to Strengthen Rural Emergency Hospital Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Legislation to Strengthen Rural Emergency Hospital Program * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) in introducing the bipartisan Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0), bipartisan legislation to expand access to federal resources for rural hospitals through the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare designation.T more PR

Squadron Officer School research program helps shape future Joint Staff operational research (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 30 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Squadron Officer School research program helps shape future Joint Staff operational research * What began as a voluntary research opportunity for a small group of Squadron Officer School students has grown into a model for connecting professional military education directly with operational challenges facing the Department of War. Following the 2026 Joint Staff Academic Research Challenge, senior Pentagon leaders reinstated the national competition for Academic more PR

Texas A&M Engineering: Systems Engineer and Energy Leader Strengthens Faculty Support (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Systems engineer and energy leader strengthens faculty support Constantine "Dean" Liollio '83 built his career on hard work, gratitude and a passion for giving back, and has recently established an endowed faculty chair in industrial and systems engineering. By David Holt, Contributor Long before he became a respected energy executive and philanthropist, Constantine "Dean" Liollio '83 learned the value of hard work sweeping f more PR

Tuberville Discusses Plans to Protect Seniors from AI Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Discusses Plans to Protect Seniors from AI Scams * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Matthew Ferraro, partner at Crowell & Moring, and Paul Benda, Executive Vice President for Risk, Fraud, and Cyber Security at the American Bankers Association, and Deborah Del Mastro, a victim of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled scam, during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. Sen. Tuberville emphasized the  more PR

What They Are Saying: Election Security Comes Before August Recess (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying: Election Security Comes Before August Recess Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is urging the Senate to cancel its August recess and remain in session until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Senator Banks was among the first Republican Senators to support President Trump's call for lawmakers to stay in Washington until the election integrity legislation is passed. The SAVE America Act would strengthen election integri more PR