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TEDCO Invests in University Startups
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in University Startups
Edtech company aims to help students and professionals navigate education, workforce and entrepreneurial opportunities through personalized solutions
COLUMBIA, Md. (September 23, 2026) - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a $282,000 investment in University Startups, a Bethesda-based education technology company developing software that helps students and lifelong learners explore opportunities through
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COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in University Startups
Edtech company aims to help students and professionals navigate education, workforce and entrepreneurial opportunities through personalized solutions
COLUMBIA, Md. (September 23, 2026) - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a $282,000 investment in University Startups, a Bethesda-based education technology company developing software that helps students and lifelong learners explore opportunities throughpersonalized digital pathways. The investment was made through TEDCO's evergreen Venture Funds, which supports the growth of innovative Maryland companies developing technologies that address evolving economic and workforce needs.
"As the future of work continues to evolve, individuals with disabilities need clearer and more personalized pathways to educational and career success," said Marc Steren, co-founder and co-CEO of University Startups. "This investment from TEDCO will help us continue expanding technology solutions that connect students and lifelong learners with disabilities the opportunities to develop skills, gain experience and pursue their goals in a rapidly changing economy."
Founded by Steren and John Jabara, University Startups provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to support career exploration, college readiness, workforce development, internships and entrepreneurship for learners with disabilities. Developed with input from teachers, special education directors, learners with disabilities and technical support from AWS, the platform was created to empower learners with disabilities with a better future and administrators with legal compliance.
"University Startups operates in the education technology and workforce development sectors," said Katherine Hill Ritchie, senior director of Venture Funds at TEDCO. "The company's platform was designed to help users identify education, career, internship and entrepreneurship opportunities based on their interests. We hope TEDCO's investment will support the company's work in Maryland."
As organizations, educational institutions and employers increasingly seek innovative approaches to preparing students and workers for emerging opportunities, University Startups aims to bridge the gap between education and career development through accessible technology solutions.
"Maryland's innovation economy is strengthened when more individuals have access to the tools and opportunities needed to pursue education, develop skills and participate in the workforce," said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO. "University Startups is developing technology designed to help learners with disabilities navigate educational and career pathways, and we are pleased to support a Maryland company working to address these challenges through innovation."
For more information about TEDCO's funding opportunities, visit https://www.tedcomd.com/investment-funding.
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About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
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Original text here: https://www.tedcomd.com/press-release/tedco-invests-university-startups-0
Sherrill Administration Issues Record $1 Million Fine to Dataone Data Center in Vineland for Building and Operating 62 Power Generators Without DEP Permits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RECORD $1 MILLION FINE TO DATAONE DATA CENTER IN VINELAND FOR BUILDING AND OPERATING 62 POWER GENERATORS WITHOUT DEP PERMITS
(26/P44) TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced that it has fined the DataOne data center in Vineland, Cumberland County, $1.07 million for violations of the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act for installing and operating 62 large natural-gas power generators
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RECORD $1 MILLION FINE TO DATAONE DATA CENTER IN VINELAND FOR BUILDING AND OPERATING 62 POWER GENERATORS WITHOUT DEP PERMITS
(26/P44) TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced that it has fined the DataOne data center in Vineland, Cumberland County, $1.07 million for violations of the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act for installing and operating 62 large natural-gas power generatorswithout the requisite DEP permits.
The DEP's Administrative Order and Notice of Civil Penalty Assessment (AONOCAPA) stems from a July 29 site inspection of the facility, during which the power generators were observed. The power generators were not observed during the DEP's last previous site inspection in December 2025.
"This enforcement action - by far the largest ever taken against a data center in New Jersey and possibly one of the largest such actions in the nation - sends a clear message that these facilities will not be constructed or operated with impunity in this state," said DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak. "The Sherrill administration demands accountability and corporate responsibility in the construction and operation of data centers and is committed to putting in place legal and regulatory guardrails that protect ratepayers, communities and the environment."
Natural gas generators emit carbon-dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and other combustion-related pollutants. The AONOCPA cites DataOne with violating the Air Pollution Control Act by installing and operating 62 1,982-kilowatt stationary reciprocating generators (known as engines) without first obtaining a preconstruction permit and valid operating certificate. These approvals are required for any generator with 37-kw capacity or higher. The AONOCAPA orders DataOne to immediately apply for and obtain the required permits or cease operations.
The Sherrill Administration, recognizing the impacts data centers have on energy, water use and communities, is committed to a comprehensive, four-pillar plan to ensure the development of AI infrastructure in New Jersey is done responsibly and with protections in place for electricity ratepayers and host communities.
The comprehensive plan includes four key pillars:
* Establishing fair-share rules to ensure data centers bring new clean energy online and contribute to the grid infrastructure needed to support their growth, shifting costs away from residents and ratepayers rather than to them.
* Improving transparency starting with requiring reporting on energy and water use so the public has greater visibility into the impact of large-scale facilities.
* Developing strong statewide standards for Community Benefits Agreements and providing state resources to ensure municipalities can negotiate from positions of strength, ensuring data centers address impacts like light, noise, and pollution while making meaningful local investments.
* Delivering good paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
On August 27, Governor Sherrill signed legislation (S3379/A4096) to increase transparency regarding the use of energy and water by data centers. The law requires data center owners and operators to submit semiannual reports to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) detailing their water and energy use.
The reports will provide greater transparency into data centers' demands on the state's energy and water resources, including total energy consumption, energy used for cooling and information technology equipment, peak daily water use, water sources, and on-site and backup power supplies.
At that time, the Governor announced statewide guidance to help municipalities negotiate strong community benefits agreements (CBAs), as well as technical assistance from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, DEP, and BPU for communities.
These actions follow the signing of nation-leading legislation in July that requires data centers to bring their own clean energy and establishes a separate rate class for these developments to shield other ratepayers from shouldering the costs of data center energy demand.
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Original text here: https://dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0044/
R.I. Environmental Management Dept.: Nearly $15M in Disaster Relief Available for State Farmers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Nearly $15M in Disaster Relief Available for RI Farmers
September 21, 2026
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will make nearly $15M in disaster relief assistance available to eligible RI farmers and agricultural producers affected by weather events in 2023 and 2024. DEM's Rhode Island Disaster Relief Program (RIDRP) will distribute $14,944,632.43 from the USDA Farm Service Agency under the Disaster Relief Supplemental
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Nearly $15M in Disaster Relief Available for RI Farmers
September 21, 2026
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will make nearly $15M in disaster relief assistance available to eligible RI farmers and agricultural producers affected by weather events in 2023 and 2024. DEM's Rhode Island Disaster Relief Program (RIDRP) will distribute $14,944,632.43 from the USDA Farm Service Agency under the Disaster Relief SupplementalAppropriations Act of 2025, to help cover agricultural losses that were not covered by other USDA disaster programs. That Act included $220 million specifically allocated to New England, Hawaii and Alaska for eligible losses including market loss, future economic loss, poultry loss, timber, farm infrastructure, and other agricultural damage.
Applications are expected to open the first week of October 2026. Technical assistance will be available to help producers understand program requirements and complete their applications. Check https://dem.ri.gov/ri-disaster-relief for updates and timely announcements.
"Our farmers work hard, but one thing they can't control is the weather," said Senator Jack Reed. "This federal funding will help family farms and food producers that were devastated by extreme weather and experienced significant losses through no fault of their own. Our farmers play an essential role in our food network and our economy. This federal disaster relief assistance will help sustain farming operations and ensure the long-term viability of these farms. I will continue working at the federal level to support Rhode Island farmers and ensure they have the resources they need to recover and plan for the future."
"Farmers play an important role in Rhode Island's economy, and climate-driven extreme weather events are increasingly causing problems for their harvests," said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. "This federal funding is available through DEM to provide needed financial relief to hardworking local farmers."
"Farming is one of the toughest jobs there is, and essential to our state," said Representative Seth Magaziner. "I am proud to help deliver this federal relief for the farmers and producers who work so hard to keep Rhode Island fed."
"Rhode Island's farmers work hard to feed our communities, strengthen our local economy, and keep our food system strong," said Congressman Gabe Amo. "I'm proud to have worked alongside our congressional delegation and DEM to deliver this federal funding and help farmers recover from devastating weather events. This support will help Rhode Island's agricultural producers rebuild, rebound, and keep doing what they do best."
"Strong support for local agriculture strengthens the resilience of our economy and local food system," said Governor Dan McKee. "Rhode Island continues to invest millions in state and federal grants to support our green economy and to assist local farmers and food producers."
"As one of the largest grant programs ever administered by our Division of Agriculture, this funding marks a transformative investment in Rhode Island's farms, aquaculture, and forestry sectors," said DEM Director Terry Gray. "At a time when federal funding for agriculture is facing uncertainty, this investment reflects DEM's steadfast commitment to strengthening our local agricultural economy so farmers and producers can thrive. This is the first time DEM has received this type of funding directly, and I'm grateful for the hard work and dedication of Rhode Island's congressional delegation and our staff to secure this significant support."
For RIDRP eligibility, assistance, and application information, please visit https://dem.ri.gov/ri-disaster-relief. Potential applicants can submit questions about eligibility, eligible losses, application requirements, and more to DEM via this form.
For more information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Facebook, Twitter/X (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem) for timely updates. Sign up here to receive the latest press releases, news, and events from DEM's Public Affairs Office to your inbox.
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Original text here: https://dem.ri.gov/press-releases/nearly-15m-disaster-relief-available-ri-farmers
NJDOL Announces $2 Million in Grant Funding to Prepare Women and Minority Residents for Careers in the Construction Trades
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Announces $2 Million in Grant Funding to Prepare Women and Minority Residents for Careers in the Construction Trades
September 22, 2026
TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship has announced the availability of $2 million through its first round of FY27 New Jersey Builder's Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minorities in Construction Trades grant funding to support
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Announces $2 Million in Grant Funding to Prepare Women and Minority Residents for Careers in the Construction Trades
September 22, 2026
TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship has announced the availability of $2 million through its first round of FY27 New Jersey Builder's Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minorities in Construction Trades grant funding to supportthe training of minority and women residents of New Jersey in the building and construction industry.
The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program (WMIC) seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with investing in skills training and work readiness and connect minority populations and women to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction trades.
"New Jersey's construction industry is a pipeline to opportunity, and it is strongest when it reflects the people and communities of our state," said Governor Sherrill. "This $2 million investment will help more women and minority residents access training and Registered Apprenticeships that lead to good-paying jobs and rewarding careers in the construction trades."
"This round of funding builds on years of proven success connecting women and minorities to high-quality construction careers," said Acting Labor Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis. "These investments help break down barriers, create pathways to family-sustaining wages, and ensure our construction workforce reflects the strength and diversity of communities across New Jersey."
This is the first round of NJBUILD funding for FY27, which aims to provide training for women and minority program participants in preparation for placement in Registered Apprenticeships or full-time, long-term employment in the construction industry or building and construction trades. This program provides quality support services to women and minorities to ensure both successful placement and employment retention.
Since FY19, NJDOL has awarded more than $24 million in NJBUILD funding through the Women and Minorities in Construction and the Women and Minority Veterans in Construction competitive grant programs to train more than 2,500 New Jersey women and minorities in the building and construction trades.
"The NJBUILD Women and Minorities in Construction Trades program is a critical investment in untapped talent and reflects our commitment to building an inclusive, skilled construction workforce," said Jessica Richardson, NJDOL's Chief of NJBUILD and Special Initiatives. "Through this initiative, participants are connected to hands-on training, earn industry-recognized credentials, and pursue pathways to Registered Apprenticeships and employment -- launching careers that strengthen our communities and our state's infrastructure for generations to come."
The following organizations are eligible to apply for the NJBUILD grant as a lead applicant:
* Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence;
* Workforce Intermediary Sponsors;
* Employer/Trade Associations;
* Any labor organization that represents workers in the occupation for which the apprentices will be trained;
* Labor/Management Partnership (public or private);
* New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA);
* Public vocational schools within New Jersey;
* Public high schools within New Jersey;
* Two- and four-year institutions of higher education;
* Public or private non-profit organizations (including Community Based Organizations);
* Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades, contractors, or employers;
* Community-based organizations;
* New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards;
* Economic development organizations;
* State, Local, and County governments within New Jersey;
* Faith-based organizations; and
* Any other private educational or training entity that is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Funding from this grant will be used to support training in building and construction occupations in clean energy and lead abatement, as well as in the construction industry for craft, administrative, support, and operational roles, along with professional titles and skilled trades.
"The NJBUILD grant has allowed Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers (EASCTC) to expand access to the skilled trades for individuals from underserved communities, including first-generation tradespeople who may not have the built-in support system that often comes from having family members or mentors with experience in the trades," said David Iannucci, Special Projects Coordinator/Accreditation Liaison Officer with EASCTC. "Through WMIC, participants receive that built-in mentorship, along with supportive services designed to help eliminate barriers that could otherwise stand in the way of their success. Combined with high-quality technical and hands-on training, these resources give participants the support, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their apprenticeship and build sustainable, family-supporting careers in New Jersey's skilled construction workforce."
Key dates:
* September 24, 10 a.m., and October 6, 1 p.m.: Virtual technical assistance (TA) workshop (pre-registration required at least one business day prior). Register for September 24 here, or October 6 here.
* October 21: Letter of Intent due by noon
* October 28: Application due by noon
View complete application instructions and the full Notice of Grant Opportunity here (https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY27/FY2027_NJBUILD-WMIC_NGO_R1_rev%209.9.26.pdf).
See all available grants on NJDOL's Grant Opportunities website (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/grants.shtml).
Find more information on the New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship (https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/apprenticeship/).
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Original text here: https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2026/20260922_NJBUILD.shtml
Mich. Education Dept.: State Board Special Education Committee Wants to Hear From Students, Parents and Others
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board Special Education Committee Wants to Hear from Students, Parents and Others
September 22, 2026
Engagement Opportunities Offered
LANSING - The Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee wants to hear from students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders across Michigan about how they want to engage with the committee and what they want the committee to know as it begins the next phase of its work to
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board Special Education Committee Wants to Hear from Students, Parents and Others
September 22, 2026
Engagement Opportunities Offered
LANSING - The Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee wants to hear from students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders across Michigan about how they want to engage with the committee and what they want the committee to know as it begins the next phase of its work tostrengthen special education services, supports and outcomes.
Students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders from across Michigan are invited to fill out the Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee Engagement Opportunities form. The form provides an opportunity to share what they want the committee to know, indicate how they would like to participate and sign up to receive information about committee meetings, listening sessions, district visits and other opportunities to engage.
"Families, students and educators experience our special education system every day and they know where it is working and where we need to do better," said State Board President Dr. Pamela Pugh, chair of the committee. "We want to learn from those experiences and make sure they help shape the work ahead."
The State Board of Education in June formed the bipartisan Special Education Committee to focus on identifying strategies and best practices that support student success, strengthening partnerships with districts and families, and helping ensure students with disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities they deserve. The committee is working closely with State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko and the Michigan Department of Education.
As initially planned, the committee has used first months to organize its work, review the special education landscape in Michigan, learn from existing work and recommendations and plan for broader engagement across the state. The public has also had opportunities to provide comment in person and virtually during these initial meetings. The committee is now preparing to expand that engagement by hearing directly from people across Michigan about their experiences, concerns, priorities and what they believe the committee should know.
"During my Listening Tour of schools across Michigan, one of the common themes I heard was the need to improve special education services," Maleyko said. "We must put all Students First. There are outstanding special educators from Detroit to the U.P. who are committed to children, but there's always room for improvement."
The deadline for filling out the engagement form is Oct. 16.
Information gathered through the engagement process will help the committee identify common themes and priorities and help shape future committee discussions, district visits and listening sessions. The form will also help the committee connect with people who want to participate when engagement opportunities are held in their communities or virtually.
Beginning in November, the committee plans to hold engagement sessions and visit communities across Michigan, building on work already underway by the Michigan Department of Education, the Special Education Advisory Committee, Autism Alliance of Michigan, school districts and other partners.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/09/22/sbe-special-education-committee-engagement-form
Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to acknowledge the important work the National Security Council and the Administration are doing to strengthen
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to acknowledge the important work the National Security Council and the Administration are doing to strengthenthe resilience of America's pharmaceutical supply chains. The President's August 2025 Executive Order on the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve rightly recognizes that active pharmaceutical ingredients are not merely a health-care input, but a strategic national-security vulnerability.1 The White House has noted that only about 10 percent of APIs by volume for finished drug products used in the United States are made domestically, and that foreign concentration in key starting materials and APIs can implicate the health and security interests of the nation.2 Our reliance on China, in particular, for medicines is a longstanding concern that must be rectified.
Second, we write to bring to your attention an emerging threat that fits squarely within that concern: Chinese-sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients used in compounded GLP-1 drugs, including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide.3 Not only are these knock-off drugs bypassing our nation's safeguards, but there are also concerns of potential ties to Chinese entities manufacturing fentanyl.
The FDA has created a new vulnerability in this already fragile supply chain by giving Chinese suppliers a green light to ship unapproved, knock-off product to America without detention or inspection. This was done through the creation of a Green List (FDA Import Alert 66-80), issued in September 2025.4 If the government cannot verify the true source, chain of custody, and downstream use of these ingredients in real time, a Green List can quickly become a laundering channel rather than a safeguard.
That concern is no longer hypothetical. The FDA recently issued a warning letter to Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd. ("Harbin"), a Chinese company, after an on-site inspection months after Harbin's Green List placement found that Harbin had purchased knock-off semaglutide API from a non-Green List facility that isn't registered with the FDA, repackaged and relabeled it under Harbin's name, changed manufacturing and retest dates, and distributed the API to the United States.5 Because Harbin was on the Green List, none of these shipments had been detained or inspected at the border while in transit; the scheme only came to light once FDA inspectors were on-site at the facility itself. In plain terms, a Chinese company that had the benefit of a trusted pathway allegedly used that position to obscure the true source of an injectable drug ingredient entering the American market, and the breach was caught by inspection, not by the Green List's border safeguards. This follows the same pattern as the Heparin crisis nearly 20 years ago that killed or harmed many Americans.6
Recent reporting adds to the concern. Axios reported that Chinese manufacturers associated with fentanyl precursor supply chains are finding a new U.S. market in peptides, including cosmetic and weight-loss peptides, with blockchain-analysis firms identifying crypto-linked payments from U.S. peptide sales flowing to China-based chemical manufacturers.7
The same reporting noted that some firms previously associated with fentanyl precursor activity are now selling cosmetic and weight-loss peptides.8 That raises a direct national-security question: if entities connected to fentanyl precursor markets are moving into peptides, how do we know this does not include GLP1 ingredients, GLP-1-adjacent peptides, or key starting materials into the American compounding market?
This is not simply an FDA compliance issue. It implicates foreign chemical networks, illicit finance, customs enforcement, intelligence collection, state consumer protection, and the integrity of injectable medicines used by American citizens. Nor is it enough to assume that a Green List designation protects the public. Harbin shows that the designation itself can be exploited -- and that our ability to catch it currently depends on facility inspections after the fact, not real-time verification at the border.
We respectfully ask how the NSC can help ensure that the federal government is treating this as a national-security threat, not merely a drug-regulatory matter, and that state attorneys general are provided with any and all information to ensure collaboration on these matters to protect patients. In particular, we would welcome the opportunity to understand what federal agencies know about foreign GLP-1 and peptide supply chains and their ties to entities involved in fentanyl production, what warning signs state attorneys general should be watching for, and how state and federal partners can better share information before this market gets further out of control.
Our states stand ready to work with the Administration to protect our citizens, strengthen the drug supply, and prevent foreign bad actors from harming Americans.
Respectfully,
Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama
Tim Griffin, Attorney General of Arkansas
Chris Carr, Attorney General of Georgia
Raul R. Labrador, Attorney General of Idaho
Theodore E. Rokita, Attorney General of Indiana
Brenna Bird, Attorney General of Iowa
Kris W. Kobach, Attorney General of Kansas
Russell Coleman, Attorney General of Kentucky
Liz Murrill, Attorney General of Louisiana
Lynn Fitch, Attorney General of Mississippi
Catherine L. Hanaway, Attorney General of Missouri
Austin Knudsen, Attorney General of Montana
Mike Hilgers, Attorney General of Nebraska
Drew H. Wrigley, Attorney General of North Dakota
Andy Wilson, Attorney General of Ohio
Gentner Drummond, Attorney General of Oklahoma
Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina
Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General of Tennessee
Derek Brown, Attorney General of Utah
John B. McCuskey, Attorney General of West Virginia
cc:
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable John Moolenaar, Chairman, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
The Honorable Ro Khanna, Ranking Member, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
U.S. Department of State
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Original text and footnotes here: https://ago.wv.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/2026.09.17%20-%20Letter%20to%20Sec.%20Rubio%20re%20GLPs.pdf
News Release here: https://ago.wv.gov//article/attorney-general-mccuskey-joins-20-state-coalition-alerting-national-security-council
ADOW Names Tina Moore as Chief Operations Officer
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release:
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ADOW Names Tina Moore as Chief Operations Officer
September 22, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg J. Reed announced today that Tina Moore has been appointed to the role of Chief Operations Officer. In this role, Moore will lead the Finance Division, the Information Technology Division, the General Services Division, and Physical Security.
"I'm proud to announce Tina Moore's appointment as Chief Operations Officer," said Reed. "Tina brings a wealth of experience
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release:
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ADOW Names Tina Moore as Chief Operations Officer
September 22, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg J. Reed announced today that Tina Moore has been appointed to the role of Chief Operations Officer. In this role, Moore will lead the Finance Division, the Information Technology Division, the General Services Division, and Physical Security.
"I'm proud to announce Tina Moore's appointment as Chief Operations Officer," said Reed. "Tina brings a wealth of experienceand knowledge to this role, and has been an excellent leader. I'm confident that she will do an excellent job and will provide the leadership necessary to ensure that the agency is managed responsibly."
Moore has been employed with the agency since 2010 and brings extensive experience in governmental finance and accounting. Prior to her promotion, she served as the agency's Assistant Finance Director, where she oversaw the Finance Division's financial operations, grants management, general services, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
In this role, Moore provided executive oversight of more than $110 million in combined state and federal funding, including 53 federal grants, while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal fiscal requirements. Her responsibilities also included contract and vendor oversight, preparation of financial reports and cost allocation plans, operational planning, staff leadership, and audit readiness.
Before serving as Accounting Director I, Moore held positions of increasing responsibility within the Finance Division. Throughout her career with the Department, she has developed extensive expertise in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, state and federal funding, cost allocation, internal controls, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, grant administration, and fiscal compliance.
Moore has been married to her husband, David, for 28 years. They have two sons and one grandchild.
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Original text here: https://adol.alabama.gov/2026/09/adow-names-tina-moore-as-chief-operations-officer/
