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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-03-21 ( 69 items )  
114 Civil Rights Groups Criticizes Census Test Plan as Methodologically Flawed (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 114 civil right organization has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition, which includes diverse civil rights organizations, has articulated fears that the proposed testing methodology will undermine the accuracy and reliability of the census, primarily affecting underreported communities. The letter underscores the importance of conducting more ST

23 A.G. Coalition Support HHS Proposal Clarifying Disability Definition Under Section 504 (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter emphasizes their support for the proposed changes that seek to clarify the definition of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed revisions aim to exclude "gender identity disorders n more ST

42 Health Organizations Urge CMS to Maintain Coverage of Medically Necessary Nutrition (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 42 health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to regulations affecting access to medically necessary formulas and foods for individuals with gastrointestinal (GI) and inherited metabolic disorders. The letter highlights the essential role that specialized nutrition plays in the health management of patients suffering from these conditions. The p more ST

6 Recreational Groups Urge Commerce Department to Approve State Red Snapper Pilot Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 6 recreational fishing and marine industry organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging approval of state-led exempted fishing permit applications for Atlantic red snapper, arguing the proposals would expand angler access while maintaining conservation standards. According to the letter, recreational access has become increasingly restricted, with federal fishing seasons measured in mere days, such as the two-da more ST

ACTE Announces 2026 Work-Based Learning Leadership Alliance Cohort (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 16 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * ACTE Announces 2026 Work-Based Learning Leadership Alliance Cohort The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Leadership Alliance, a national initiative designed to cultivate future leaders who are shaping the advancement of high-quality work-based learning across the country. The AC more PR

AFP-GA Statement on Senate Passage of Portable Benefits Bill (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on Senate Passage of Portable Benefits Bill * ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits more PR

Athletics momentum carries Owl Nation to Oregon, March Madness (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, March 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Athletics momentum carries Owl Nation to Oregon, March Madness * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 20, 2026 Kennesaw State University graduate Forest Callaway '17 had known for years he was going to be in Portland's Moda Center on Thursday night for the NCAA Tournament's West Regional. What he didn't know, however, was that he would be welcoming his alma mater to his home venue and opening the doors for t more PR

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

Carrying the Baton Foward: HOPE's Impact Across the Deep South (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, March 20 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by member Bill Bynum: * * * Carrying the Baton Foward: HOPE's Impact across the Deep South When I reflect on the beginning of my career in community finance, my thoughts often return to my childhood. At a young age, I was aware of the stark disparities in access to resources and opportunities between communities. I began to understand that success was not determined sol more PR

Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Russian Game on the Borders of the Baltics (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Meelis Oidsalu, chief editor at the defense outlet balticsentinel.eu: * * * A New Russian Game on the Borders of the Baltics We should care about Russian provocations but it's extremely important how we care. * A small Telegram channel has begun in recent weeks to promote the idea of a so-called "Narva People's Republic" in Estonia's northeastern border city of Narva, where  more PR

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Set to Repatriate 735 Mississippian-Era Objects, 3 Ancestors (10)
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Gainesville, Georgia, plans to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identifies the remains of at least three individuals and 735 associated funerary objects. At the Scull Shoals Mounds site, excavations between 1983 and 1985 recovered one individual and 154 objects, including nine quartz flakes, 143 pottery she more PR

Common Cause Georgia Raises Concerns Over Scope of 2026 Census Test (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Common Cause Georgia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization highlights that the accuracy of census data is paramount for fair representation and the effective administration of elections. In its letter, Common Cause Georgia contends that the operational test lacks the necessary resources and methodological rigor to ensure a successful  more ST

CSIS Issues Commentary: Iran - Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Army Lt. Gen. James Michael Dubik (ret.): * * * Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One Our operations in Iran are again teaching that war involves more than fighting. Wars must be fought and waged. Fighting is a necessary part of war, and the U.S. military is very good at it. Our military won every tactical engagement in Vietnam, Afgh more PR

Delta, Best Defense Foundation return to Normandy for fifth year as America celebrates its 250th (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta, Best Defense Foundation return to Normandy for fifth year as America celebrates its 250th * This June, Delta is proud to continue its Normandy Legacy Flight, a program that carries World War II veterans to Normandy, France to pay tribute to the anniversary of the D-Day landings, honoring these legendary heroes and preserving their stories for generations to come. This year's return hol more PR

DGA: "We've Never Seen Anything Like It" - Atlanta Journal-Constitution Report Digs Deep on Georgia's "Vicious" "Unmatched" "Bare-Knuckled" GOP Gov Primary (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * "We've Never Seen Anything Like It": Atlanta Journal-Constitution Report Digs Deep on Georgia's "Vicious" "Unmatched" "Bare-Knuckled" GOP Gov Primary New reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how the "bruising intraparty brawl" between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson is one of the most vicious, acrimonious Republican primaries in modern Georgia political history. "Th more PR

ESPN Events tumbles to the Palmetto State with the 2027 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad set for Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events tumbles to the Palmetto State with the 2027 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad set for Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena * ESPN Events' owned-and-operated gymnastics invitational, the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, heads to a new location as ESPN's 2027 gymnastics season will flip to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, with two more PR

FEC Issues Digest for Week of March 16-20, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, do more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: DOJ Provides Employers With Playbook for Avoiding Criminal Prosecution Through Self-Disclosure - 4 Biggest Takeaways (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by partner Brandon B. Brown and associate Christopher J. Merken: * * * DOJ Provides Employers With Playbook for Avoiding Criminal Prosecution Through Self-Disclosure: 4 Biggest Takeaways If your company discovers that it may have committed criminal misconduct, you may be able to avoid prosecution entirely - but only if you act quickly and follow a newly streamlined federal roadmap. Th more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: Maine Legislature Considers Ban on Health Care Noncompetes: What Employers Need to Know About L.D. 2200 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by associate Amelie Hopkins and regional managing partner Christopher P. Stief: * * * Maine Legislature Considers Ban on Health Care Noncompetes: What Employers Need to Know About L.D. 2200 * The Maine Legislature is currently considering proposed legislation that would ban the use of noncompete agreements with state-licensed employees in the health care sector. L.D. 2200, "An Act to more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: White House Unveils New Cyber Strategy to Reduce Regulation and Go On the Offense Against Cybercriminals (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by partner Daniel Pepper and associate Jillian Seifrit: * * * White House Unveils New Cyber Strategy to Reduce Regulation and Go On the Offense Against Cybercriminals White House Unveils New Cyber Strategy to Reduce Regulation and Go On the Offense Against Cybercriminals The White House recently published two documents to outline how the US plans to lead the world in cybersecurity wh more PR

From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin * Delta is continuing to grow travel options for customers in Austin with the launch of new nonstop service to Phoenix and the winter expansion of its Austin-Bozeman route, giving Central Texas customers more opportunities to explore some of the West's most iconic outdoor destination more PR

Georgia Hospital Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Healthcare Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. This letter reflects concerns from over 150 hospitals and health systems across Georgia, which play a crucial role in providing healthcare to millions, including 1.3 million residents with insurance via the Georgia Access marketplace. Georgia has taken strides in innovative heal more ST

Georgia Muslim Voter Project Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test for 2030 Census (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasizes that this crucial test needs to accurately reflect various demographics to safeguard political representation and the fair allocation of resources for historically undercounted populations. In their letter, GAMVP highlights the importanc more ST

GGC Undergraduate Research Team Presents at 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol (10)
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, March 21 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * GGC Undergraduate research team presents at 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol Georgia Gwinnett College's (GGC) undergraduate research team, comprised of GGC students Shone Cherian, Tamera Crawford, Ewura Ama Awere, Anthony Damian and Jennifer Jimenez Hernandez, was selected to present at the 2026 Posters at the Georgia State Capitol, a competitive, peer reviewed research sho more PR

Gov. Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief Bills for Hardworking Georgians (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 21 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief Bills for Hardworking Georgians Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the General Assembly, today signed HB 1000 and HB 1199 into law, authorizing the return of nearly $1.2 billion in state income tax refunds to hardworking Georgians and suspending the state motor fuel tax for 60 days, respectively, among othe more PR

Grist Law Firm Urges Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Reject Federation of Professional Truckers Electronic Logging Device Exemption (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Grist Law Firm, Macon, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration urging opposition to the petition filed by the Federation of Professional Truckers. The petition seeks a broad exemption from the federal Electronic Logging Device requirements, which the firm argues would undermine important safety protections and lead to increased fatigue-related commercial vehicle crashes. The firm emphasizes that the central missio more ST

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by deputy director William Chou and senior fellow Masashi Murano, both of the Institute's Japan Chair: * * * What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit Introduction On March 19, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be making her first trip to Washington as Japan's leader, where she will have the opportuni more PR

Humanitarian needs grow in Afghanistan amid escalating conflict (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Humanitarian needs grow in Afghanistan amid escalating conflict * 19 March, 2026 - CARE is deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan following the significant escalation in hostilities in the eastern part of the country, which have forced thousands of families to flee their homes. Communities across several  more PR

Hyundai Motor Group Urges Treasury to Enhance Foreign Investment Review and Promote North American Cooperation (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Hyundai Motor Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Investment Security regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program (KIP) and proposals to streamline the foreign investment review process. The letter emphasizes Hyundai's commitment to supporting American industry and calls for improvements in the KIP to facilitate greater investment from trusted allied partners, highlighting the im more ST

Independent Women's Voice: Georgia Legislature Delivers Major Win for Over One Million Independent Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Georgia Legislature Delivers Major Win for Over One Million Independent Workers Georgia Legislature Passes HB 987 to Protect Independent Worker Freedom and Expand Access to Voluntary Benefits * ATLANTA, GA -- In a major victory for worker freedom and economic innovation, the Georgia Legislature today passed House Bill 9 more PR

Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Russia Demands Georgia Restore Rail Traffic Through Abkhazia (10)
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Demands Georgia Restore Rail Traffic Through Abkhazia Executive Summary: * Moscow once again demanded that Tbilisi consider resuming rail traffic from Russia through Abkhazia to Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. Russia has raised this issue for more than 30 years, since the end of the conflict in Abkhazia in 1993. * The ruling  more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: Ones To Watch - Legislation Landscape for 2026 (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi more PR

Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 635 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive healt more PR

Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music * On any given day at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music, a violin scales upward behind a practice room door. A jazz combo may be doing a last-minute check before a performance in Fickling Hall. A soprano hits a high note in a private lesson. For Dr. Katie Rios, that hum of constant creation is what sparks inspiration for her teaching and more PR

Mr. Pibb is Back and Bolder than Ever with a New March Madness Campaign Featuring Scottie Pippen (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Mr. Pibb is Back and Bolder than Ever with a New March Madness Campaign Featuring Scottie Pippen * * Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen headlines new "Mr. Pipp" campaign, celebrating the brand's challenger spirit * Campaign debuts during March Madness on March 21 and extends across digital and social channels * Two new flavors, Mr. Pibb Punchin' Peach and Mr. Pibb Thrilli more PR

National Marine Manufacturers Association Urges NOAA to Approve Red Snapper Fishing Permits (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration advocating for the approval of exempted fishing permits sought by various state fish and wildlife agencies in the South Atlantic. These initiatives are aimed at promoting sustainability and enhancing the economic viability of recreational boating and fishing. In its letter, the NMMA emphasized the critical role that access to p more ST

National Propane Gas Association Supports FMCSA Plan to Extend Emergency Exemption Period (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its support for a proposed rule aimed at clarifying emergency exemptions. NPGA highlights the challenges faced by the propane industry due to current regulations and emphasizes the necessity for a policy change to improve operational efficiency and safety. Representing approximately 2,400 member companies including retail more ST

NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funding Through Historic Chattahoochee River Act for Water Infrastructure Project Planning (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funding Through Historic Chattahoochee River Act for Water Infrastructure Project Planning * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering funding through his historic Chattahoochee River Act to kickstart water infrastructure upgrades across Georgia. In 2022, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his Chattahoochee River Act to help improve water treatment, protect essential more PR

Obelisk Tech Systems Calls For FEMA Rejection and AI Accessibility Platform Adoption (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency urging rejection of a proposed information collection renewal and calling for adoption of an artificial intelligence-based accessibility platform. The organization argues that FEMA's estimates are off by as much as 1,600 percent. The letter highlights that the current paper form system poses numerous risks, including medical privacy  more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Calls for Late Election Relief for Startups (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., a defense technology startup based in Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service advocating for late election relief tailored for pre-revenue companies, particularly those receiving Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards. The commentary emphasizes the challenges faced by startups that, unlike established manufacturers, often lack the resources and legal expertise to navigate tax reg more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Calls for Overhaul of Accreditation System (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging reforms in the accreditor system. The letter outlines six critical systemic failures within the current accreditation process and demands legislative action to address these issues, particularly emphasizing national security concerns. The firm asserts that a proposed rule to eliminate the term 'regional' from accreditor descriptions would not solve the underlying p more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Calls for Veteran Employment & Training Service Burden Relief in Sole-Source Defense Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs urging a reform of regulations affecting sole-source national security contracts. The letter highlights the challenges faced by rural defense technology companies, particularly in relation to compliance with Veteran Employment and Training Service (VEVRAA) recordkeeping requirements that may hinder their oper more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Challenges Exxon Mobil Attempt to Block Benzene Exposure Lawsuits (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration opposing the preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. The letter articulates objections to Exxon's request for PHMSA to determine that the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) preempts state common law tort claims related to benzene exposure, particularly in the case titled Singh et al. v. Exx more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Criticizes USDA on Burden Estimates and Calls for Modernization of Cattle Specified Risk Materials Recordkeeping (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns about the agency's estimates and procedures related to the renewal of the Specified Risk Materials (SRM) recordkeeping requirements in cattle slaughter operations. The company challenged the FSIS estimates of 123,916 annual burden hours spread over 3,512 respondents, which assumes 303 annual responses per establishment. Obelisk Tech points out that FSIS p more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Demands Approval of Red Snapper Permits to Relieve Economic Hardship in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging for the immediate approval of four Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs). The letter emphasized the necessity of deregulating federal recreational red snapper restrictions and transferring management authority to the state agencies that have filed these applications. In the communication, the organization articulated a clear stance: all four applic more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Raises Concerns Over Proposed Superfund Tax Impact on Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service expressing concerns regarding the proposed inclusion of vinyl acetate-crotonic acid copolymer in a styrene solution on the taxable substances list under IRC Section 4672(a). The company, a defense technology firm based in Thomas County, Georgia, highlights that the new $7.48 per ton tax will disproportionately burden small U.S. manufacturers and rural communities. In its comme more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Raises Concerns Over Workforce Pell Program Rules and Security Issues (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., based in Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the newly proposed Workforce Pell program. The letter is part of the company's broader strategy, which includes 200 regulatory comments regarding various aspects of education policy within 2026. In its comment letter, Obelisk outlines over 20 procedural and statutory objections to the proposed rules surrounding the more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Seeks GAO Audit and Senate Oversight of FMCSA Emergency Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office regarding a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration emergency exemption rule, urging a federal audit and expanded oversight of the policy's impact on disaster logistics and industry costs. The company argues that the rule, which effectively reversed a long-standing 30-day standard, imposed an annual burden of $189 million on the trucking sector without offering an more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Seeks Scrutiny on Workforce Pell Program Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., a defense technology firm based in Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns over the Workforce Pell program. This letter is part of a larger effort, detailing a comprehensive 200-document corpus that the company has filed in response to regulatory changes proposed under the National Security Integration initiative. In its latest communication, Obelisk emphasizes the need more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Submits Demands for Federal Regulatory Reform to Protect Rural Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to several federal agencies, including the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The letter articulates widespread regulatory failures that burden rural communities which faces poverty rates of around 23%. The communication serves as the culmination of a comprehensive 20-document regulatory comment package, pinpointing the most pressing demands for reform, spec more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Urges FAA to Ground Boeing Aircraft and Award Sole Source Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration calling for stricter enforcement of a proposed airworthiness directive affecting Boeing aircraft and urging immediate engagement of the company as a sole-source technology provider. In its submission, Obelisk Tech Systems clearly states that certain Boeing aircraft currently in operation are not airworthy and pose a danger to the public. T more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Urges IRS to Adopt Critical Modifications (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service advocating for changes to proposed regulatory amendments identified as REG-112829-25. The letter highlights the economic implications for rural defense technology businesses if the IRS does not adopt modifications suggested in previous comments. In the letter, Obelisk emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the economic burden on rural companies when ado more ST

Obelisk Tech Systems Urges IRS to Revise Backup Withholding Thresholds to Protect Rural Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding proposed regulations on backup withholding for third-party network transactions. The letter, consisting of a collated 20-document package, outlines urgent reforms that Poole argues are necessary to address systemic regulatory failures affecting rural small commerce. The IRS's suggested threshold framework, which mandates backup withholding for tra more ST

RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Sen. Schiff's Spotlight Hearing on the Film and Television Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Sen. Schiff's Spotlight Hearing on the Film and Television Industry * Above: Friedman and Schiff on at the spotlight hearing in Burbank. BURBANK, CA -Today, March 20, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined Senator Adam Schiff's Senate Spotlight Hearing titled "Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production" in Burbank to examine t more PR

Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff for Reelection (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff for Reelection * Reproductive Freedom for All is endorsing Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in his reelection bid. Sen. Ossoff has been a steadfast champion for reproductive freedom, and a leading voice pushing back against extremist republicans' agenda to gut funding for health  more PR

Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funds to Build More Housing in Baldwin County (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funds to Build More Housing in Baldwin County * Milledgeville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering funds to build new affordable housing for Middle Georgia families. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver Federal funding to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, which plans to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Milledgeville-Baldwin Coun more PR

Sen. Ossoff Expanding Resources for North Georgia Families Experiencing Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Expanding Resources for North Georgia Families Experiencing Homelessness * Gainesville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to help North Georgia families in need. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the Salvation Army of Gainesville renovate its facility in Gainesville. With the funding, the Salvation Army of Gainesville plans to renovate its more PR

Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Health Care Services in East Albany (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Health Care Services in East Albany * Albany, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is upgrading health care facilities for Albany families. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) expand and renovate its East Albany Medical Center. According to AAPHC, the clinic is a critical access point for healthcare in the East Alban more PR

Senator Blunt Rochester Holds the Floor, Voices Strong Opposition to SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Holds the Floor, Voices Strong Opposition to SAVE America Act U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) last night delivered remarks on the Senate floor opposing the SAVE America Act. Senator Blunt Rochester discussed American history, her family's heritage, and the urgent need to defend voters' access to the electoral process. Senator Blunt Roche more PR

Sens. Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Delivering Resources for Key Upgrades at Georgia Ports (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rev. Warnock, Ossoff Delivering Resources for Key Upgrades at Georgia Ports * Savannah, Ga. -U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new resources to upgrade the Georgia Ports. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock secured key resources in bipartisan government funding legislation for ongoing dredging and maintenance projects at the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick. Sen more PR

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Warns Against Red Snapper Permits, Citing Threats to Commercial Equity (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) has expressed concerns regarding the proposed Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for red snapper in the South Atlantic in a public comment letter sent to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. The commercial representatives of SAFMC, which serves states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, emphasize their commitment to responsible fishery management while raising alarms over t more ST

Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture with Launch of New Global Platform 'It's That Fresh' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture with Launch of New Global Platform 'It's That Fresh' * Rolling out across 180 markets, Sprite's persistent platform debuts new visual and sonic identities, deepens its presence across music and spicy food, and expands innovations globally March 20, 2026 -Sprite(r), the world's No. 1 lemon-lime soft drink, today enters its boldest, fr more PR

Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices * Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region. "We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hanna more PR

Troy University to host Fulbright conversations on international research and writing (10)
TROY, Alabama, March 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University to host Fulbright conversations on international research and writing * Students interested in international travel and writing will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Nicole Camasta, former Fulbright Scholar, at a panel discussion and reception on March 25 and 27. Hosted in conjunction with the Center for Relativity and Cosmology, University Honors Global Scholars Program and the English depart more PR

U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement * PENSACOLA, Florida - U.S. and Colombian military leaders gathered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 16, 2026, to open the 22nd iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia, or PISAJ. Led by U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Wester more PR

University of California-San Diego to Repatriate Remains of 129 Individuals to Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus is planning to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university identified 129 individuals of Native American ancestry and 27 associated objects currently in its possession. The materials include ancestral remains from St. Catherine's Island and Pine Harbor, Georgia, which were excavated during various archaeological  more PR

University of Georgia: Wild Peanut Genetics Drive $6M Effort to Protect Crops in Africa and the U.S. (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S. Takeaways * Over $6 million in combined funding from the Gates Foundation and Mars Inc. is advancing a decades-long breeding effort to deliver disease-resistant peanuts in sub-Saharan Africa and protect peanut production in the Southeast. * UGA researchers are using wild peanut relatives to build disease and pest resi more PR

Warnock Highlights Bipartisan Public Policy Bills During HELP Committee Member Day (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Highlights Bipartisan Public Policy Bills During HELP Committee Member Day * Yesterday, during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's member day, Senator Warnock highlighted several of his bipartisan public policy bills within the committee's jurisdiction Senator Warnock uplifted his Pathways to Prosperity Act and the HEADWAY Act Member Days are an op more PR

Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America Rural America is already seeing the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation shaped by the experiences and testimony of everyday rural Americans. More of America's 2 million family farms will be able to pass down their acreage, equipment, and le more PR