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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for 2026-05-23 ( 25 items )  
Air University adjusts warfighter development for changing operational demands (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 22 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University adjusts warfighter development for changing operational demands As operational demands continue shifting across the joint force, Air University is adjusting how it prepares airmen and guardians for assignments shaped by emerging technology, joint planning and compressed decision timelines. Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, command chief for Air University, said the university's responsibility goes beyo more PR

Air University's Air War College graduates strategic leaders for complex global competition (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 22 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University's Air War College graduates strategic leaders for complex global competition * Air University recognized the Air War College Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, marking the completion of a year of advanced professional military education focused on strategy, joint operations and leadership in an increasingly complex global security environment. The ceremony brough more PR

Auburn College of Education alumna helps shape national guidance on recess in schools (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, May 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn College of Education alumna helps shape national guidance on recess in schools * An Auburn University College of Education doctoral graduate is helping guide national conversations about children's well-being and learning through her work on a revised policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics that underscores the critical role of recess in schools. Charlene Brickman, who earned her doctorate more PR

Auburn research trials point growers to best strawberry cultivars (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, May 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn research trials point growers to best strawberry cultivars * A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck -it's the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That's why researchers at Auburn University dig into each strawberry cultivar, looking for the traits that matter most to growers. Since 2024, Auburn researchers have been conducting in-field trials at the outlying units more PR

Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligatio more PR

Cumberland School of Law Expands 3+3 Partnerships, Announces Accelerated Pathway with Jacksonville State University (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Expands 3+3 Partnerships, Announces Accelerated Pathway with Jacksonville State University * Samford University's Cumberland School of Law has expanded upon its 3+3 partnerships, signing an agreement with Jacksonville State University. This partnership creates an accelerated pathway for qualified students to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years, reduc more PR

DelBene Leads Bill to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Leads Bill to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing * Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vern Buchanan (FL-13), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act to amend the Section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to explicitly include property and infrastructure for space-based semiconductor manufacturing. Section 48 more PR

Democrats Slam Republicans' Effort to Attack Americans' Civil Rights and Silence the Groups That Defend Them (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Slam Republicans' Effort to Attack Americans' Civil Rights and Silence the Groups that Defend Them Hearing Exposes Baseless Accusations Against the Southern Poverty Law Center * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led committee Democrats in exposing House Republicans' ridiculous charges against the Southern P more PR

ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day * "They were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and friends-but to us, they're American heroes. We owe them our full gratitude." WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recognized U.S. Air Force Major Alex Klinner of Auburn and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Hall of Huntsville for making the ultimate sacrifi more PR

It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker. (10)
TROY, Alabama, May 22 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker. * Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters - Troy University Archives. The collection's 257 handwritten letters and 84 "V-Mails" (all transcribed) traces Earl Barker's time in the US Army, 1943-1945.  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the Am more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAY more PR

NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection (10)
LOGAN, Utah, May 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory and USU's Department of Physics have announced NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment has completed the on-orbit data collection phase of its mission. The mission will continue with processing and analyzing images collected during the 30-month on-orbit phase. At 17:04 Coordinated Universal Time on M more PR

National Ground Water Association: Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Industrial Water Reuse for Data Centers (10)
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, May 22 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill aims to boost industrial water reuse for data centers U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-New Mexico) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) introduced on May 13 the Advancing Water Reuse Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a federal tax incentive for manufacturers and other industrial entities to invest in water reuse systems and infrastructure. As the nation's aging water  more PR

Oliver elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, May 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Oliver elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology * Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology in Auburn University's College of Education and director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, has been elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology. Elected Fellows are those who have made sustained and distinguished contributions to the discipline for an extended period, usually  more PR

Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother With a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program (10)
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation- more PR

Stokes challenges graduates at TROY's Montgomery Campus to 'fail forward,' learn from setbacks (10)
TROY, Alabama, May 22 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Stokes challenges graduates at TROY's Montgomery Campus to 'fail forward,' learn from setbacks * Charisse D. Stokes, President of Tidal IT Solutions, LLC, encouraged Troy University graduates to "fail forward" by learning from their setbacks and letting them strengthen their resolve for what's next. Stokes spoke to nearly 185 graduates at Troy University's Montgomery Campus during the spring commencement ceremony Thu more PR

Through TROY SBDC, students see the University's impact at work in the community while gaining hands-on experience helping small businesses (10)
TROY, Alabama, May 22 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Through TROY SBDC, students see the University's impact at work in the community while gaining hands-on experience helping small businesses * For Troy University students who have worked with the Alabama Small Business Development Center at Troy University, the experience has meant more than an internship, a graduate assistantship or a line on a resume. It has offered a front-row seat to the University's impact in th more PR

Tuberville Blocks Democrats' Attempt to Target Political Opponents (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Blocks Democrats' Attempt to Target Political Opponents * 'Speaker Pelosi spearheaded the true January 6 th insurrection.' WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) blocked Senate Democrats' attempt to pass legislation that would further weaponize the federal government against Americans targeted for supporting President Trump. The bill would bar compensation and more PR

Tuberville Discusses Goals for 2027 VA Budget with VA Secretary Collins (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Discusses Goals for 2027 VA Budget with VA Secretary Collins * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (SVAC) hearing to review the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, and 2028 advance appropriations requests with Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins, and VA Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Fin more PR

Tuberville, Britt Introduce Mandatory E-Verify Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Britt Introduce Mandatory E-Verify Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States. The legislation is thelatest effort by Sen. Tuberville to crack more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Rural Health, Gambling Addictions During NIH Appropriations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Rural Health, Gambling Addictions During NIH Appropriations Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined an Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget for the National Institutes of Health. Senator Britt spoke with Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D more PR

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tom Cotton, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas Terrorists (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tom Cotton, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas Terrorists * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 24 of her Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works  more PR

UAH Distinguished Lecture Series Speaker K.T. McFarland Sees Iran War, Global Economic Policies and Burgeoning Technologies as Pivotal to U.S. Security (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Distinguished Lecture Series speaker K.T. McFarland sees Iran war, global economic policies and burgeoning technologies as pivotal to U.S. security Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted K.T. McFarland, formerly Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, for a wide-ranging discussion on U.S. national security str more PR

Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to Atlanta journalists and business leaders about a wide range of issues facing Georgians as part of The Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Newsmaker Leadership Series The conversation was moderated by 11Alive's Political Reporter and Anchor Zach Merchant Senator Warnock: "I will wor more PR