WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Message from EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney: This Labor Day, Thank a Lineworker * WASHINGTON (September 04, 2026) -Today, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President and CEO Drew Maloney honors the skilled men and women who power our daily lives. In a new message on LinkedIn, he thanks the more than 100,000 lineworkers who work every day to keep America's energy grid running a  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Aubree Ford's Mission to Help Others Thrive Goes Beyond the Pageant Stage * #Jax State senior uses her Thrive Together initiative to expand access to mental and physical health resources for young people By Brett Buckner When Aubree Ford stepped onto the Miss Alabama Volunteer stage in July, she came with a mission, one shaped by personal struggles and family hardships. She also brought a deter  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Burford Launches 30 Days of Real Taps to Honor Alabama Veterans * Matthew Burford For 30 consecutive days this September, the sound of a live bugle will carry across Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo as part of an initiative led by Samford University alumnus Matthew Burford. Burford, MDiv '07, DMin '16, is the founder of Real Taps for Real Heroes, an Alabama nonprofit that connects trained bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Figures, Taylor Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act, which will strengthen Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor, Figures Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act, which will strengthen Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) authority to pre  more

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student is lead author on paper published in leading journal * How well can vision-language models (VLMs) actually see? Pooyan Rahmanzadehgervi wants to find out. Rahmanzadehgervi, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), not only answered the question but served as lead author the paper, "Vision-language models are blind: Failing to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. According t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Five Key Moments: Hearing on Welfare Reform 30th Anniversary Shows How the Dignity of Work is Still Key to Escaping Poverty Witnesses shared how the dignity of work can help families overcome hardship, connect to their community, and build more independent and fulfilling lives, during a Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee heari  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Moore Family * BIRMINGHAM - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Moores, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Crystal French-Moore and Johnnie Moore have two children: Javontae Moore (14) in 9th grade and Jacobe Moore (13) in 8th grade. Both children are currently supporte  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State, Calhoun Community College Create New Pathways for Social Work Students * Two agreements provide streamlined transfer routes into Jax State's Bachelor of Social Work program JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -Jacksonville State University and Calhoun Community College strengthened opportunities for future social workers Thursday, Sept. 3, by signing two articulation agreements designed to provide Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 02, 2026 Mr. Todd W. Blanche Attorney General of the United States United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Protect College Athletes from Unexpected NIL Tax Bills * As college football season gets underway, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act, legislation to help college athletes avoid unexpected federal tax bills and penalties on income they  more

FLORENCE, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Shoals Symphony Orchestra Presents Billy Allen, Caleb Elliott * Michelle R. Eubanks, UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392 FLORENCE, AL - On Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in Norton Auditorium on the University of North Alabama campus, the Shoals Symphony Orchestra will welcome two of the most exciting artists working in the Shoals today: Billy Allen and Caleb Elliott. "For one night only, these ou  more

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University hosting 9/11 remembrance events beginning Sept. 10 * Joining national efforts to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Troy University will host a series of events beginning Sept. 10 meant to remember those affected and to honor the courage and sacrifice of America's first responders. Held at 7:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy University Air Force ROTC will host its an  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Maya Lin is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series The architect and artist, who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial when she was 21, will give a lecture on Sept. 17 in Keller Theatre. - Maya Lin, renowned architect and artist, will deliver a lecture at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Keller Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts to kick off the Washington and Lee University Ro  more