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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-06-06 ( 42 items )  
2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 6 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas 9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally - Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm's practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two n more PR

42 Advocacy Groups Oppose HUD Proposal to Weaken Tenant Protections in HOME Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 42 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing proposed changes to tenant protections under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. These groups raised concerns about a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published by HUD on April 30, 2026, which seeks to roll back tenant protection regulations finalized in January 2025. The coalition urged HUD to fully impl more ST

46 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 46 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 * NEW YORK - June 5, 2026 - Forty-six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized in the 2026 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) 's Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was also recognized nationally in the United States and in nine regions  more PR

Albany State University and Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition Inc. Announce Scholarship Partnership (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, June 6 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University and Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition Inc. Announce Scholarship Partnership Albany State University (ASU) and the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition Inc have announced a new partnership that will expand educational opportunities for future titleholders while investing in leadership development, academic achievement, and community impact. Through the partnership, winners of Miss Ge more PR

Arrive inspired: Delta cultivates 'Flow State' in flight and at Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Arrive inspired: Delta cultivates 'Flow State' in flight and at Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign * For the first time, Delta and 3daysofdesign are teaming up to bring an elevated sensory experience -one that optimizes the brain for peak focus and mindfulness -to design enthusiasts this June and via a "Flow State Flight" connecting New York City to Copenhagen. Attendees of the festival will also enjoy more PR

Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments all without a brain or nervous system. The research could shape how scientists think about bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment. In a study published  more PR

Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental more PR

Carter secures $1.37 million for Blackshear critical infrastructure upgrades (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter secures $1.37 million for Blackshear critical infrastructure upgrades * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today announced $1.37 million in funding for the Blackshear, Georgia, Highway 84 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Expansion Project as part of the House-passed Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Appropriations Act of 2027. This fun more PR

Class of 2026 graduate and rising senior selected for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internship (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 graduate and rising senior selected for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internship * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University Class of 2026 graduate Alisha Mitchell and rising senior Cameron Nixon were recently selected for this summer's Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Internship. CBCF interns work in congressional offices and participate in professional development sessions to prepare the more PR

Coast Guard takes delivery of 19th HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 19th HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2019, from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. The aircraft entered the year-long missionization effort needed to make it fully mission- more PR

Congressional Men's Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Men's Health Conference on Capitol Hill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Men's Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Men's Health Conference on Capitol Hill * WASHINGTON \- T oday, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, convened the inaugural Men's Health Conference in honor of Men's Health Month. This event was focused on advancing awareness and policy discussions surrou more PR

CSIS Issues Commentary: Strategic Clarity - Reassessing the Value of China to Korea (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, and Yesun Kim: * * * Strategic Clarity: Reassessing the Value of China to Korea The Lee Jae Myung government has pursued a nuanced strategy with China, one that evades regional security issues (e.g., Taiwan and the South China Sea), while maintaining "neighborly" relations and acknowledging the importance of solicit more PR

ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges * * Games to take place Dec. 1-3 across ESPN networks * Men's Challenge headlined by preseason No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Duke * Women's Challenge features No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke in marquee showdown The SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges retur more PR

FEC Issues Digest for Week of June 1-5, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Decla more PR

First-year student earns top research award for restaurant franchise study (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * First-year student earns top research award for restaurant franchise study * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 5, 2026 Having spent the past two years working as a restaurant server and bartender, Kennesaw State University economics student Yadira Minaya became fascinated by the business side of restaurant operations. Through KSU's First-Year Scholars Program, she turned that curiosity into award-winning rese more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 3rd Circuit Offers Clarity on Data Privacy and Replay Code - 3 Proactive Steps for Your Business Following Dual Rulings (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * 3rd Circuit Offers Clarity on Data Privacy and Replay Code: 3 Proactive Steps for Your Business Following Dual Rulings Over the last few years, the plaintiffs' bar has frequently cited businesses' use of session replay code (SRC) on websites as one basis for the flood of website tracking litigation against businesses across the country. SRCs allow domain hosts to track nearly every elem more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Delaware's Privacy Law is About to Expand - 6 Steps Employers and Businesses Should Take to Prepare (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * Delaware's Privacy Law is About to Expand: 6 Steps Employers and Businesses Should Take to Prepare Just over a year after Delaware's privacy law took effect, state lawmakers are close to expanding its reach by passing a bill that could soon cover more businesses, narrow a key exemption, and expand the definition of sensitive data. Most notably for employers, the pending legislation woul more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: EEOC Issues New Enforcement Plan - 5 Steps for Employers to Ensure Compliance With Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 5, 2026: * * * EEOC Issues New Enforcement Plan: 5 Steps for Employers to Ensure Compliance with Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws Employers now have a roadmap from the federal government on how best to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws under the Trump administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just released an updated National Enforcement Plan yesterday that repla more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York Poised to Require Employee Access to Personnel Files - 7 Things Employers Need to Know (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * New York Poised to Require Employee Access to Personnel Files: 7 Things Employers Need to Know New York employers should prepare for significant new obligations concerning employee access to personnel files. The New York Legislature just passed a bill that could soon grant current and former employees broad rights to obtain copies of personnel records, require employers to notify employ more PR

FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire * Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, has announced he will retire after 15 years leading the Sarasota museum complex governed by Florida State University. High has served as executive director since 2011, overseeing a period of significant growth in collections, educational programming, att more PR

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: Reporting Gap in School Choice (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy analyst J. Thomas Perdue: * * * The Reporting Gap in School Choice Over the last decade and change, the push to give students and families access to educational options that better fit their needs has grown from a once-marginal reform effort into a defining issue in education policy. Year after year, in state after state, lawmakers are creating new school choice progr more PR

Georgia Southern Engineering and Computing Students Present Research Findings at Annual Student Research Symposium (10)
STATESBORO, Georgia, June 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern engineering and computing students present research findings at annual Student Research Symposium The Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC) at Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Student Research Symposium showcasing the next generation of technological and engineering advancements. The 2026 symposium featured academic talent and innovative  more PR

Health Wanted: Pride (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Pride * The Episode Pride month might be the perfect excuse to practice a glitter makeup look or dust off your rainbow colored shorts, but it's also an important time to remember the trailblazers that contributed to health and science before there was a parade to attend. This week on Health Wanted, we're checking off the next item on the gay agenda: celebrati more PR

Janice Johnston Resigns from Georgia Election Board After Years of Election Denialism, Attacks on Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Janice Johnston Resigns from Georgia Election Board After Years of Election Denialism, Attacks on Transparency * Following reports that Janice Johnston has resigned from the Georgia State Election Board (SEB), American Oversight issued the following statement from its Executive Director, Chioma Chukwu: "Janice Johnston used her position on the State Election Board to under more PR

Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP earned continued recognition in the 2026 editions of the Chambers USA Guide and the Chambers Global Guide. In total, the Firm's practices achieved rankings across 40 USA Nationwide and State categories and three Global categories, and Kilpatrick attorneys earned 103 ra more PR

Kilpatrick Launches Kilpatrick Labs, a Dedicated AI Research and Development Program (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Launches Kilpatrick Labs, a Dedicated AI Research and Development Program Program Operates More Than 15 AI Initiatives Spanning Patent & Trademark Prosecution, Litigation Monitoring, and Client-Facing Legal Applications - Kilpatrick announced the launch of Kilpatrick Labs, a dedicated innovation program focused on developing, deploying, and operating AI-powered tools more PR

NTEU Statement on IRS Altanta Campus (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release: * * * NTEU Statement on IRS Altanta Campus * Federal employees at the IRS Atlanta Campus in Chamblee, Georgia are being forced to report to the office while rats run rampant and cockroaches infest the work areas. Employees are made to endure desks covered in rat urine and feces. NTEU is calling on the IRS to close the Atlanta Campus immediately while it takes action to eradicate t more PR

Pfeiffer University Announces Appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar to Academic Leadership Role (10)
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, June 5 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Announces Appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar to Academic Leadership Role * Pfeiffer University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar as Provost, bringing to the university more than two decades of higher education experience and a distinguished record of academic leadership, innovation, and student-centered success. Dr. Pillar most recently served as A more PR

Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY27 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY27 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 44-12. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding level more PR

Rep. Khanna, 3 Co-signers Issue Letter to Justice Dept. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with three co-signers to the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche, We write  more PR

Republicans Block Sen. Ossoff's Amendment to Prevent Insrance Companies from Denying or Delaying Needed Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Sen. Ossoff's Amendment to Prevent Insrance Companies from Denying or Delaying Needed Health Care * Sen. Ossoff continues working to ban insurance companies from denying needed health care Sen. Ossoff: "Instead of slush funds for criminals and corrupt ballrooms, let's do something useful. Let's ban insurance companies from denying or delaying medically necessary health care to Ameri more PR

Russell Henley Clinches Sixth PGA Tour Win, Sporting the Pinnacle Name (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Russell Henley clinches sixth PGA Tour win, sporting the Pinnacle name Celebrating a dramatic come-from-behind victory - In a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Russell Henley claimed his sixth career PGA TOUR win, representing the P more PR

Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Georgia * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; three represented Georgia. The Georgia delegates included Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton. Their signatures are on the far left of the document. Gwi more PR

Solar Microgrid Powers Lifesaving Care in Sudan (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Solar Microgrid Powers Lifesaving Care in Sudan * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 584 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for infectious and chronic diseases, diagnostic and di more PR

Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r more PR

Touchdowns and takeoffs: Delta adds flights for pro football season (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Touchdowns and takeoffs: Delta adds flights for pro football season * Football fans, it's time to plan your away game strategy. This pro football season, Delta is adding flights and upgrading aircraft on key routes tied to some of the league's most exciting matchups to give customers more ways to show up for kickoff. "Football season brings incredible energy and passion, and we know our custo more PR

Troutman Pepper Locke's Mark Wilhelm Recognized as Rising Leader in Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Mark Wilhelm Recognized as Rising Leader in Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Mark Wilhelm has been named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal, recognizing the region's up-and-coming business leaders. Chosen for both professional excellence and meaningful community impact, Wilhelm is among 40 honorees se more PR

Troutman Pepper Locke's National Intellectual Property Practice and 13 Attorneys Honored in IAM Patent 1000 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's National Intellectual Property Practice and 13 Attorneys Honored in IAM Patent 1000 2026 * Troutman Pepper Locke and 13 attorneys have been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 2026, a guide that spotlights firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the area of patent law. According to the latest IAM Patent 1000 guide, "Troutman Pepper Loc more PR

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for May 29-June 5 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, June 5 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for May 29-June 5, 2026: * * * In an editorial for Inside Higher Ed, UD President Eric F. Spina and Vice President for Mission and Rector Bro. Tim Driscoll, S.M., wrote how Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence is a direct challenge to higher education. The Pope just challenged higher ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/06/02/higher-ed-should-answer-popes-challenge-op more PR

Via Christi Names Tripp Owings as Chief Executive Officer (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Via Christi Names Tripp Owings as Chief Executive Officer * Via Christi has appointed Tripp Owings as Chief Executive Officer for its Kansas ministry market. In this role, he will oversee more than 5,650 associates, six hospitals and more than 75 other sites of care across the state. Owings brings more than 16 years of healthcare leadership to the role, h more PR

Warnock Forces Vote on Transparency Surrounding Medicaid Coverage Loss (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Forces Vote on Transparency Surrounding Medicaid Coverage Loss The Senator's amendment would have required basic data on Medicaid coverage loss to be made public The amendment was blocked on a party-line vote 52-46 with all "no" votes coming from Senate Republicans Recent reporting found that about 1.75 million fewer kids were enrolled in Medicaid this January, a year after Congression more PR

World War II vets greeted by cheers, share message for the future with Normandy Students (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * World War II vets greeted by cheers, share message for the future with Normandy Students * The veterans heard the cheers of more than 1,000 students from the Lycee Malherbe-a local high school in Caen, France-even before the buses carrying the 27 World War II heroes pulled into the courtyard. Marking the second full day on the ground in the Normandy region, the veterans spent a full morning w more PR