WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Housing Trust Fund: Fiscal Year 2026 Allocation Notice The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by HUD. Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Security and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by HERA, eligible HTF grantees are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following information collection: * * * The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) is seeking to renew with change a currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). MSPB will submit the ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. This information collection is part of MSPB's statutory mission to adjudicate appea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following August 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Ninth District economy expanded slightly since the previous report. Employment grew modestly, and labor demand continued to increase. Prices increased moderately, and wage growth was modest to moderate. Growth was noted in financial services, commercial construction, and manufacturing. Residential construction, energy, and agriculture were flat, wh  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news: * * * Ohio Dominican University Announces Faculty Promotions In recognition of their commitment to teaching and their scholarly and creative contributions, the Ohio Dominican University Board of Trustees has approved the promotions of two faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. The promotions took effect July 1, 2026. * Dr. Blake Mathys Associate Professor of Biology with Tenure - Promoted to Professor of  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * UPDATED: Armstrong signs bill banning synthetic kratom, restricting natural kratom to 21 and older * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed legislation that bans the sale, possession and use of synthetic kratom products in North Dakota and restricts the sale of natural kratom products to those ages 21 and older while also requiring accurate labeling. House Bill 1628 received   more