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Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.
The University of Kentucky’s Water Research Institute has been awarded a 430-thousand grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The money will fund the new Appalachian Water Infrastructure Workforce Development and Training Center.
All but two Democrat-held seats in the Statehouse are up for reelection this year. Several competitive primaries could shape the state’s Democratic caucus.