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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for 2026-07-03 ( 53 items )  
9th Mission Support Command Soldiers fueling the fight for Valiant Shield (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 9th Mission Support Command Soldiers fueling the fight for Valiant Shield * ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the Forward Support Company, 411th Engineer Battalion, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, planned and executed joint aircraft refueling missions in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 26 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. "The intent is to actually have Army fuelers more PR

ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027 (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027 The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to announce the seven coaches selected for induction into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027. These distinguished individuals will be formally honored during the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet presented by C&H Baseball, on Friday, January 8, 2027, as part of the 83rd annual ABCA Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets for the more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

Applications for 2026 Shellfish Lease Program due Aug. 1 (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Applications for 2026 Shellfish Lease Program due Aug. 1 * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding individuals interested in leasing public coastal waters to cultivate shellfish that the 2026 Shellfish Lease & Aquaculture Program application period closes Aug. 1, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit complete application materials as soon as possible rather th more PR

ATF Intercepts 140 Firearms Purchased for Mexican Drug Cartel (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * ATF intercepts 140 firearms purchased for Mexican drug cartel 140 firearms, including two .50 caliber rifles and machine gun, seized - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) this week initiated a search warrant that led to the seizure of 140 firearms investigators believe were intended to be delivered to a Mexican drug cartel. ATF receiv more PR

Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - As the military braces for another summer, new data reveals a concerning trend in the ongoing battle against heat illness, demanding renewed focus from leaders and service members across all branches. "Heat illness rates for recruit trainees will always be higher compared to other enlisted service members or officers, more PR

Budd Releases Statement After FEMA Announces Over $197M in Federal Aid to Rebuild Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Releases Statement After FEMA Announces Over $197M in Federal Aid to Rebuild Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $179M in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 30 projects to repair damages caused by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm C more PR

Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on NTIA Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration": * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's oversight hearing of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). I want to welcome Administrator Arielle Roth back to the Energy and Commerce Committee. Administrator Ro more PR

Communications & Technology Subcommittee Holds Hearing on NTIA Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on NTIA Oversight Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. "NTIA serves as the President's principal advisor on telecommunications issues. This  more PR

Congressman Don Davis Calls North Carolina General Assembly's $25 Million Investment to Reopen Martin General Hospital Step in Right Direction, Continues Push for Federal Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Calls North Carolina General Assembly's $25 Million Investment to Reopen Martin General Hospital Step in Right Direction, Continues Push for Federal Partnership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), a longtime champion for reopening Martin General Hospital, calls the North Carolina General Assembly's approval of a $25 million investment in the state's budget toward restoring emergency medical services to Marti more PR

Congressman Tim Moore Helped to Secure Over $4.7 Million in Federal Funding for the Town of Cornelius (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Helped to Secure Over $4.7 Million in Federal Funding for the Town of Cornelius * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced the Town of Cornelius has been awarded over $4.7 million for the Westmoreland Road and I-77 Interchange Planning Project through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program. "I'm proud to have helped secur more PR

Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections (10)
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399. "The Constitution is crystal clear: it is the authority of the states - not t more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan That Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan that Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates One year after Donald Trump signed Republicans' toxic plan that has gutted health care and raised costs, the Republican Senate candidates who voted for it are facing sustained backlash from voters now living with the consequences. - From Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle: " more PR

Designing the Future of Power Magnetics (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Designing the Future of Power Magnetics * On Tuesday, August 19, 2026, the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering will host its fifth annual industry meeting. Held at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Pittsburgh, PA, the full-day event will connect students with industry, utilities, and academic leaders to share resea more PR

DNC: In the States - From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork over more of their hard-earned money to afford c more PR

Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 3 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news: * * * Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon, associate vice chancellor for Strategic Communications, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for the 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy. Following the official national announcement on June 15, he joins 36 accomplished higher education professionals fr more PR

Federal Public Defender Opposes Certification of Mississippi's Capital Counsel System Under Chapter 154 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, along with its Capital Habeas Unit for the Fourth Circuit, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing Mississippi's request for certification under Chapter 154. The letter objects to certification that would allow Mississippi to opt into expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures, raising concerns about the adequacy of state capital counsel and the fairness of postconviction more ST

Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Group Brand Name: Fusia Product Description: Kimchi more PR

Gerontology Student Hope Niedrich Speaks to the Heart of Life, Death, and Belief (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Gerontology Student Hope Niedrich Speaks to the Heart of Life, Death, and Belief * "How would you like your mom or dad or your grandma or grandpa to be treated?" That question summarizes the ideology of Hope Niedrich, who just defended her capstone project before the faculty in UNC Greensboro's gerontology program. That research, she hopes, will improve care for aging populations, whether they're in her care or with an more PR

Governor Stein Takes Action on Four Bills (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Takes Action on Four Bills * Today Governor Stein signed four bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 481: "This bill builds on House Bill 50's progress to support law enforcement officers returning to work from retirement. Vacancies in law enforcement agencies have a real impact on public safety, and this benefit incentivizes experienced law enforcement officers to come  more PR

Harris Earns 2025 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Earns 2025 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) earned the 2025 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award, recognizing his voting record in support of limited government and economic freedom. The award is based on the Club for Growth Foundation's 2025 Congressional Economic Scorecard and is given to Representatives and Senators who score 90 percent or better on v more PR

Harris Introduces PARITY Act to End Double Standard Against Career Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Introduces PARITY Act to End Double Standard Against Career Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act, legislation to repeal the 90/10 rule in the Higher Education Act. Under current law, the rule applies only to proprietary institutions and requires them to derive at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-f more PR

ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal] (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal] In case you missed it, new reporting from National Journal highlights how "over a year of economic strain on farmers is testing Republicans' dominance in agricultural communities" in must-win Senate races across the map, with farmers facing higher costs, chaotic tariffs, and elevated fuel prices as a result of the more PR

ICYMI: Michael Whatley Backed NC's Court-Ordered Prisoner Release Settlement Before He Made It His "Main Attack" (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Michael Whatley Backed NC's Court-Ordered Prisoner Release Settlement Before He Made It His "Main Attack" * New reporting from WSOC exposed Michael Whatley for lying about his position on the court-ordered settlement that forced the state to increase inmate releases during the pandemic. Newly resurfaced comments show Whatley supporting the settlement six years ago. Now, for his own political gain, he's making it his "main attack" more PR

Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt * Watch the A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS Trailer Here, New Episodes Begin Monday, July 20 at 9PM ET/PT Additional Premieres in July include New Seasons of BODY CAM and 911 DID THE KILLER CALL? (New York, NY) - Today Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network, announ more PR

KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomedical research, KidneyCure is committed to building more PR

Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts Program in Animation Ranks No. 13 in the Nation and Top in Tennessee for the Fifth Consecutive Year (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts program in animation ranks No. 13 in the nation and top in Tennessee for the fifth consecutive year University also recognized among nation's top private animation programs as it connects students with industry professionals and real-world career opportunities Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University's animation program has once again been recognized nationally as one of the best in the country. For the fifth consecutive yea more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking the Pos more PR

N.C. Commerce Dept.: North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 70 counties, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in 25 in May 2026. Hyde and Edgecombe Counties each had the highest unemployment rate at 5.2 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. Thirteen of the state's metro areas experienced rate increases and two remained unchanged. Amo more PR

N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Presents Pope Leo XIV With Hurricanes Championship Jersey and Order of the Tar Heel (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Luke Farley Presents Pope Leo XIV with Hurricanes Championship Jersey and Order of the Tar Heel North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship jersey commemorating the team's historic title win, along with the Order of the Tar Heel -- the highest honor awarded by the N.C. Commissioner of Labor. The recognition highlight more PR

N.C. State: Researchers Create Moisture-Driven Tech That Powers Green Batteries - and Dissolves Spy Gear (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Create Moisture-Driven Tech That Powers Green Batteries - and Dissolves Spy Gear Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a non-toxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment - even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications ranging from wearables to advanced surveilla more PR

NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

National Scleroderma Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors (10)
DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors The National Scleroderma Foundation today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, naming Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick as Chair, alongside a newly appointed slate of executive officers and the addition of three new Board members. Carol Feghali-Bostwick has been named Chair of the Board of Directors, with Amanda Lippincott serving as Vice Chair, Blake Embree as more PR

New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB (10)
SOCORRO, New Mexico, July 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB Lique Coolen, a neuroscientist and the university's VP for Research and Provost, VP for Academic Affairs, is named Vice President-Elect for Science Policy on FASEB's Executive Committee. Michael N. Lehman, PhD, the Regents Endowed Professor and Chair of Biology at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, has been elected president of the Federation of American Soci more PR

North Carolina Moms Cheer Passage of Public Workforce Modernization Act, Expanding Paid Leave for State Employees (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Moms Cheer Passage of Public Workforce Modernization Act, Expanding Paid Leave for State Employees * Statement of Beth Messersmith, Senior Director, North Carolina for MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including 47,000 in North Carolina, on state House p more PR

Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: America's Been Arguing Over Trade for More Than 250 Years (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by senior research staffer Douglas A. Irwin: * * * America's been arguing over trade for more than 250 years As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of declaring its independence from Britain, Americans continue a tradition begun even longer ago: debating trade and tariffs. In recent years, disagreements over the US role in the world economy have grown particularly intense amid rising geopolitical tensions. A bri more PR

Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds to Growing Tampa Bay Team (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds to growing Tampa Bay team New hires support clients through Synovus to Pinnacle brand transition - TAMPA, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added two experienced financial professionals in Tampa Bay, further expanding the firm's expertise in treasury manag more PR

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Webinar - Public Pension Systems Investing in Crypto (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Leonard Gilroy, vice president of government reform, and Mariana Trujillo, managing director of government finance: * * * Webinar: Public pension systems investing in crypto A recent Reason Foundation webinar explored how public pension systems should evaluate the risks, rewards and transparency of cryptocurrency investments. - As digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies become increasingly integrated into financial marke more PR

Rep. Adams Applauds Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Applauds Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) commented on the Supreme Court's June 30th decision to uphold the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. "150 years ago, the 14 th Amendment was written into our Constitution to guarantee formerly enslaved Black Americans could never have their citizenship challenged because of their race. "150  more PR

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Set Standard Wages For Federal Contractors (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Set Standard Wages For Federal Contractors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), introduced the Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act, legislation establishing a permanent, predictable minimum wage for workers employed through federal contracts. The bill sets the federal contractor minimum wage for employees at $17.00 per hour upon becoming law, rising by $2.00 every year unt more PR

Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released a statement regarding the passage of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in Congress. While this transformative housing bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers in Congress with bipartisan support, the administration has previously refused to make it law until the SAVE America Act had been passed. Speak more PR

Shaping the region: Niner CEOs making a difference (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 2 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Shaping the region: Niner CEOs making a difference * Each year, Charlotte Business Journal celebrates outstanding leadership through its Most Admired CEO Awards, spotlighting executives who combine strong organizational direction with a genuine commitment to the Charlotte community. This year, six Niners earned a place among the honorees-leaders whose work is shaping the region both inside and outside their organiz more PR

State Budget a Step in the Right Direction for North Carolinians - But There's More Lawmakers Should Do (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * State Budget a Step in the Right Direction for North Carolinians - But There's More Lawmakers Should Do * Statement of Beth Messersmith, Senior Director, North Carolina for MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including 47,000 in North Carolina, on the budget the state le more PR

State invites applications for fiscal year 2027 North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State invites applications for fiscal year 2027 North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant Program * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for FY2027 funding through the North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program. The BIG Program provides competitive grant funding to construct, renovate and maintain boating infrastructure servi more PR

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 15 in Raleigh and via Teleconference (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 15 in Raleigh and via Teleconference * The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, July 15, from 9 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. AGENDA WHAT : Meeting of the State Water Infrastructure Authority WHEN : Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4:35 more PR

Statewide Agreement Links N.C. Community Colleges to App State Health Sciences Program (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences program New pathway creates seamless transfer for health-related AAS graduates - BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University has partnered with the North Carolina Community College System on a new statewide articulation agreement for health-related Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees. The initiative includes nearly all of the state's community coll more PR

Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences program (10)
BOONE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences program * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University has partnered with the North Carolina Community College System on a new statewide articulation agreement for health-related Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees. "This streamlined pathway honors professionals' existing expertise while equipping them with the leadership and public health skills necessary to streng more PR

Strike at the Wind! Returns for Landmark 50th Anniversary Season (10)
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Strike at the Wind! Returns for Landmark 50th Anniversary Season * Fifty years after its debut, beloved outdoor drama returns as the Lumbee Tribe celebrates federal recognition and UNC Pembroke preserves the production's legacy Fifty years after audiences first gathered beneath the summer sky to watch Henry Berry Lowrie's story unfold, Strike at the Wind! returns this summer for a landmark anniversary season that celebrates the e more PR

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, commonsense response to this harmful criminal trend.  more PR

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Publishes Final Letter Report and Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed 403 Wilmington Harbor Deepening (10)
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release: * * * US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District Publishes Final Letter Report and Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed 403 Wilmington Harbor Deepening The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, in partnership with the State of North Carolina, acting through the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA), is advising Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and  more PR

UNCP Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading * UNC Pembroke's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), the organization's highest rating for preparing future elementary teachers to deliver evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. The recognition places UNCP among a  more PR

Virginia Tech: Douglas Pfeiffer Honored With Emeritus Status (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Douglas Pfeiffer honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Douglas Pfeiffer, professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the universit more PR

Visiongain: Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Market to Reach US$63.0bn by 2036 (10)
LONDON, England, July 3 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Market to Reach US$63.0bn by 2036 Visiongain's latest report, Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Market Report 2026-2036, provides detailed forecasts and strategic analysis across therapy type, sour more PR