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Classic Learning Test Earns Multiple State Policy Victories
EIN Presswire
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May 29, 2025
Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas now accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for college admissions, breaking the SAT/ACT duopoly and expanding student choice. ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lawmakers in Arkansas,...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Challenge to Biden-Era Nursing Home Rule
Nebraska Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
LINCOLN – Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a federal court in Iowa has vacated a rule promulgated by the Biden Administration that would have cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars and driven nursing homes out of business....
Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and First National Bank Texas Provide $25K Grant to Help El Paso Woman Achieve American Dream
Business Wire
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June 18, 2025
In a meaningful step toward advancing homeownership opportunities, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT) awarded a $25,000 grant to a first-time homebuyer in El Paso, Texas. Alicia Zapata, a single...
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. announces quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 18, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, declared a $0.40 per common share dividend for the second quarter of the...
Vincent R. Petrucci Illuminates the Joys and Lessons of Travel in Burned By The Hawaiian Sun
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
Embrace the Spirit of Exploration and the Wisdom of Cultural Discovery in This Heartfelt Travel Memoir in Petrucci’s book YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Burned By The Hawaiian Sun, author Vincent R....
Nippon Steel Corporation and U. S. Steel Finalize Historic Partnership
Business Wire
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June 18, 2025
Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) (“Nippon Steel”), together with its wholly owned subsidiary Nippon Steel North America, Inc. and United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) (collectively, the “Companies”), today announced they have...
Lightning and Thunder: A Miracle Love Story by Albert Clark – A Story of Fate and Devotion
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
Discover the extraordinary love story of Albert and Carolyn, where destiny, miracles, and steadfast commitment meets in this heartfelt memoir. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lightning and Thunder: A...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
State of Alaska Department of Law
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June 17, 2025
Alaska may receive up to $12.2 million June 16, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion...
Yost Co-leads Bipartisan Coalition Targeting Gambling Loophole
Ohio Attorney General
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June 17, 2025
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A bipartisan group of 36 attorneys general co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is challenging a federal court ruling that risks creating a loophole for unregulated gambling. “States rightfully have the ability to protect...
Attorney General Bailey Defends President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Violent Tren de Aragua Gang
Missouri Attorney General
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June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025 4:46 pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a 25-state coalition in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit supporting President Donald Trump’s lawful use of...
True Tickets Launches PatronSafe Resale, Empowering Venues and Reclaim Control of the Secondary Ticket Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
BOSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CORRECTION NOTICE: This version of the release corrects the quote from Carlos Vicente, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Walton Arts Center. The corrected quote is included below. No other changes...
Aplos Announces the Launch of Its Third Location in Oxford, Marking a Milestone in Its 10-Year Growth Plan
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
Jackson, Mississippi, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aplós, the Mediterranean restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and strong community values, has announced the opening of its third location in Oxford, Mississippi, slated for late summer...
Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. Receives AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
LFN-PREMIUM-Network – Law Firm Newswire
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June 10, 2025
Springdale, Arkansas – The Law Office of Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. has been awarded the AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer-review rating for legal ability, ethical standards, and professional excellence. This...
Treasury Prime Partners with People Trust to Advance Financial Inclusion via Embedded Banking
Business Wire
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June 10, 2025
Treasury Prime, a leading embedded banking software company, announced today that People Trust Community FCU, a mission-driven financial institution based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, has joined the Treasury Prime Bank Network. As Treasury...
Ferrari Silicon Valley Earns Third Consecutive Cavallino Award
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
Recognized for Excellence in Performance, Service, and Client Experience REDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- indiGO Auto Group, the country’s premier boutique automotive retailer with more than 27 franchised...
True Tickets Launches PatronSafe Resale, Empowering Venues and Reclaim Control of the Secondary Ticket Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
Boston, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOSTON (June 17, 2025) — True Tickets today announced the launch of PatronSafe Ticket Resale, a new feature that protects patrons by empowering performing arts venues and cultural institutions to finally...
Chevron Enters Domestic Lithium Sector to Support U.S. Energy Security
Business Wire
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June 17, 2025
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), announced today the acquisition of two leasehold acreage positions. The first from TerraVolta Resources, whose investor is an affiliate of The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG), and...
Tickets Now on Sale for the 5th Annual Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreacres
Business Wire
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June 17, 2025
The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (“The Stephens Cup”), the premier collegiate golf tournament, today announced that tickets are officially on sale and the opening of volunteer registration for the fifth annual event, to be held September 15–17, 2025,...
Google and CTC Global Announce Initiative to Expand American Electric Grid and Transmission Capacity, U.S. Supply Chain with Advanced Conductors
Business Wire
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June 17, 2025
Today, Google announced a collaboration with CTC Global Corporation (CTC Global) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation transmission technology for the U.S. power grid. Together, Google and CTC Global will help scale the use of CTC...