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25 Years Later: USD Marks the Distance, and the Closeness, of Sept. 11
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 12 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * 25 Years Later: USD Marks the Distance, and the Closeness, of Sept. 11 Friday, September 11, 2026 Twenty-five years is a long time ... and no time at all. It is long enough that more than 100 million people living in the U.S. today were either not yet born on Sept.11, 2001, or are too young to remember it. And it is close enough that members from across the University of San Diego communi  more
50 Years of Engineering Better Health
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 50 Years of Engineering Better Health * From developing the first retinal prosthesis approved to restore partial sight to pioneering an implant designed to restore memory, the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering has spent five decades turning ambitious ideas into technologies that improve human health. Today, that tradition continues throug  more
90th Fighter Squadron captain receives 2025 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 90th Fighter Squadron captain receives 2025 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach presented the 2025 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Capt. Michael Cloninger, from the 90th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 8.  The Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy recognizes outstanding feats of a  more
ACLS Presents Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Presents Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good A live Zoom event, Thursday, October 1, 2026 - The American Council of Learned Societies presents "Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good," a virtual discussion panel, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2-3 PM ET. As social media continues to play a critical role  more
AECOM bolsters Transportation business with new Highways & Streets Sector Director appointment
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM bolsters Transportation business with new Highways & Streets Sector Director appointment * Darren Cook brings over 25 years of experience in transport planning, major scheme development and programme delivery, having worked on projects including the Lower Thames Crossing and Silvertown Tunnel LONDON (11 September, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infr  more
AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service need  more
AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought b  more
Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Shares 9/11 Remembrance Message
SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Shares 9/11 Remembrance Message * IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 - Allied Universal(r), the world's largest security and facility services company, will share a remembrance message from its Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones   more
America First Legal Releases 9/11 Parent Toolkit to Help Families Teach Their Children About the Terror Attacks of September 11, 2001
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Releases 9/11 Parent Toolkit to Help Families Teach Their Children About the Terror Attacks of September 11, 2001 * Today, America First Legal (AFL) released a 9/11 Parent Toolkit, a comprehensive guide designed to help parents teach their children what happened on September 11, 2001, who carried out the attacks, and how failures in Amer  more
America First Policy Institute, 18 Co-signers Issue Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following letter with 18 co-signers to the Members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Dear Members of Congress, President Trump's primetime address to the Nation on July 16 laid bare critical vulnerabilities in our election system. The declassified intelligence and other materials released by the Administration documented foreign compromise of voter data, systemic weaknesses i  more
Announcement: Board Chair Patrick Mulvaney Featured in Sacramento's Milestone Anniversaries
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news: * * * Announcement: Board Chair Patrick Mulvaney Featured in Sacramento's Milestone Anniversaries * FoundationCCC Board Chair Patrick Mulvaney is featured in the Sacramento Business Journal's Milestone Anniversaries series (Opens in a new window), which recognizes regional businesses and nonprofits marking significant operating anniversaries in 2026. The profile celebrates 20 years  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Interference on Climate Assessment, Supports Scientists
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Interference on Climate Assessment, Supports Scientists * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) proposal to amend the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). The NCA is a scien  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps * Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. A  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts * Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in resp  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multista  more
BLM to Hold California Geothermal Lease Sale to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security and Boost Domestic Supply
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM to Hold California Geothermal Lease Sale to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security and Boost Domestic Supply * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Delivering on the Trump administration's promise to expand American energy production and strengthen U.S. energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management is offering opportunities for reliable energy development on public lands with a compe  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past two months, up 3.3 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Alaska increased 0.8 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regio  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past two months, up 2.5 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale increased 0.5 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported tod  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 3.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward increased 0.1 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)   more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 4.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue increased 0.1 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported tod  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index i  more
Board appoints Paul Herrmann and Lyndon Edwards to expanded roles
LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 11 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Board appoints Paul Herrmann and Lyndon Edwards to expanded roles * The LLU Board has appointed Paul Herrmann, MD, PhD, as Chief Executive Officer of Loma Linda University in addition to his role as Provost. In this expanded capacity, Dr. Herrmann will use the title Chancellor of Loma Linda University. As Executive Vice President for University Affairs of LLUH and Chancellor of LLU, Paul Herrma  more
Boyden Gray Partner Conde Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by James R. Conde, partner at Boyden Gray PLLC, on behalf of the Prime Mover Institute, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and Members of the Subcommittee: My name is James R. Conde and I am a partn  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for Sept. 11, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 12 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Faculty in the News, Sept. 11 Stuart Sumida (biology) comments on a lawsuit to protect the Bears Ears National Monument, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) is interviewed about the increase in violence fueled by ideology. Ethel Mickey (sociology), Eric Vogelsang (sociology) and Zachary Powell and Sishi Wu (both criminal j  more
California's New Social Media Law Bans Access, Not Addictive Design, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release: * * * California's New Social Media Law Bans Access, Not Addictive Design, Says ITIF * In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law a package of children's online safety bills, including AB 1709, which bars social media platforms from offering certain design features to users under 16, the Information Technology and Innovation Foun  more
Catching up With Former President Susan Resneck Pierce
TACOMA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Catching up With Former President Susan Resneck Pierce * When Susan Resneck Pierce stepped down from the presidency in 2003, she and her husband moved to Florida to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law, and eventually two grandsons. To start off the 2026-27 academic year, former Arches editor Chuck Luce checked in with President Pierce to update the community on what her work and world has look  more
Center for Immigration Studies Director Camarota House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following testimony by Steven A. Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism": * * * In my testimony, I will use the definition of birth tourism that Justice Clarence Thomas adopted in his dissenting opin  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Continue to Streamline and Modernize WIC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Continue to Streamline and Modernize WIC Most States Have Adopted Flexibilities and Digital Tools to Simplify Participation for Families By Zoe Neuberger and Luis Nunez The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services to pregnant and po  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Synthetic Biology Is Transforming the Food Supply. Is FDA Doing Enough to Protect Kids?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Synthetic Biology Is Transforming the Food Supply. Is FDA Doing Enough to Protect Kids? The FDA is proposing mandatory -- rather than voluntary -- notification when food companies determine that ingredien  more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers The new MTC presidents and their companions will begin serving in January 2027 - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new leaders for the Church's 11 missionary training centers worldwide. The following new MTC presidents and their companions will begin se  more
City Colleges Leader Selected for National Leadership Fellowship
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges Leader Selected for National Leadership Fellowship * For Community Relations Strategist Sandra Payan Catano, leadership is about learning how to better serve students, communities, and her colleagues. That's why she applied for the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Leadership Fellows Program, a national leadership development program for community col  more
CMA Publishes Physician Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * CMA publishes Physician Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election What You Need to Know: Health care is on the ballot for the 2026 General Election. From ballot initiatives that will have massive ramifications for access to care and funding for Medi-Cal, to elected officials who will navigate the fallout of federal funding cuts, the November ballot will be exceptionally con  more
Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades * TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Sept. 14, 2026) - Community Hospital in Torrington is celebrating several recent accomplishments that reflect its ongoing commitment to high-quality, safe and compassionate care for patients and families in southeast Wyoming. Community Hospital has been named a Top Hospital in Wyoming for 2026 based on Goog  more
CSUCI Receives Nearly $6 Million From DataPhilanthropy to Expand Student Access and Success
CAMARILLO, California, Sept. 12 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Receives Nearly $6 Million from DataPhilanthropy to Expand Student Access and Success September 11, 2026 Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received nearly $6 million in philanthropic support from DataPhilanthropy, the philanthropic arm of the Jeff T. Green Family Foundation, last fiscal year to expand access to higher education and strengthen academic suppo  more
CSUMB repeats as a top California school in Forbes rankings
SEASIDE, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB repeats as a top California school in Forbes rankings * Cal State Monterey Bay maintained its impressive standing as the fourth-best public university among medium-sized California schools in suburban settings (as opposed to rural or urban), according to Forbes magazine's "America's Top Colleges List 2027" rankings, which were released on Thursday, Sept. 10. CSUMB received   more
DCCC Chair DelBene Visits CA-48 to Support von Wilpert's Bid to Flip Majority-Making District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair DelBene Visits CA-48 to Support von Wilpert's Bid to Flip Majority-Making District * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene was in San Diego County this week to support Red to Blue candidate Marni von Wilpert in her bid to represent California's 48th Congressional District. Sitting down with NBC San Diego's Joey Safchik, DelBene talked about the importance of CA-48 in the fight for   more
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Urging Supreme Court to Block Postal Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Urging Supreme Court to Block Postal Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * September 11, 2026 #261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (  more
Earthjustice: Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants Victory -- Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force coal plants across the country to continue operating long-past the  more
FICO Score 10T Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting January 1, 2027
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 12 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Score 10T Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting January 1, 2027 FICO applauds Federal Housing Administration's implementation of FICO Score 10T, the most predictive credit score available for mortgage underwriting BOZEMAN, Mont. -- FICO(R) Score 10T, the most predictive modern credit score available for mortgage lending, will be available for use by Federal Housing Administration (F  more
Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the next generation of Apple Watch, and AirPods 5
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the next generation of Apple Watch, and AirPods 5 * It's almost iPhone Pro time. Starting Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. PT, customers can pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on apple.com and in the Apple Store app. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max deliv  more
Gov. Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors. - Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapi  more
Governor Hochul Announces 'Roadmap' for Suicide Prevention Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 'Roadmap' for Suicide Prevention Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention to create a comprehensive approach to guide these efforts over the next five years. Issued on World Suicide Prevention Day, the roadmap includes three major initiatives-a statewide strategy with prevention goals  more
Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Termination of State Land Leases for AgTech LLC
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Termination of State Land Leases for AgTech LLC * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) has terminated five state land agricultural leases held by AgTech LLC and related entities in Yuma County. AgTech LLC currently spreads, injects, and applies treated sewage sludge - commonly referred to as biosolids -  more
Groups Sue Trump Admin for 2025 Immigration Raid of Cato, NY Factory
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Groups Sue Trump Admin for 2025 Immigration Raid of Cato, NY Factory * In a military-style raid, federal immigration authorities ripped workers from their families, violated their rights, and called immigrants animals Body Camera Footage of the Raid Available Here. Spanish Version of Press Release is Below. NEW YORK - Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Worker   more
Head of the Smithsonian Institution Stepping Down
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Head of the Smithsonian Institution Stepping Down * Lonnie G. Bunch III announced this week that he will be stepping down after seven years as secretary of the Smithsonian. His departure comes during a period of unprecedented pressure from the Trump administration, which has targeted the beloved American institution and its highly respected leader. The Smithsonian's chance  more
House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Sept. 15 Hearing on Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will focus on the deadly cost of sanctuary policies in California, Oregon, and New York. WITNESSES: * Elizabeth Carter, Mother of William Micah Carter, who was killed in November 2025 by an illegal alien truc  more
House Science, Space & Technology Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Radical Changes to NSF Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Radical Changes to NSF Initiatives (Washington, DC) -- Yesterday, National Science Foundation (NSF) Acting Director Brian Stone released a statement titled "NSF leadership in a new golden age of science," outlining how NSF is implementing White House Office of Science and Techno  more
IDSA and ESCMID Release New Consensus Statement for Management of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * IDSA and ESCMID release new consensus statement for management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases released Part 1 of new consensus statements for management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, the leading cause of death from bloodstream infections globally. The  more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: 25 Years Since 9/11 Changed Immigration Policy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * 25 Years Since 9/11 Changed Immigration Policy (San Francisco, CA) -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) reflects on the impact of the September 11th attacks for the last 25 years. We continue to mourn the senseless and tragic loss of thousands of lives that day, including many immigrants who were part of the fabric that made the North and South Towers of the World Trade  more
International Dairy Foods Association, 77 Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable John R. Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House United States   more
Ivana Cvetkovic Selected as Fulbright Scholar to Portugal
POMONA, California, Sept. 10 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Ivana Cvetkovic Selected as Fulbright Scholar to Portugal * Ivana Cvetkovic, an associate professor of multimedia journalism, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to Portugal in spring 2027. Based at the Escola Superior de Comunicacao Social of the Instituto Politecnico de Lisboa, Cvetkovic will use the opportunity to expand her research into news reporting on agric  more
John S. Beasley, BA'52, JD'54, longtime Vanderbilt leader, has died
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * John S. Beasley, BA'52, JD'54, longtime Vanderbilt leader, has died * When John S. Beasley II, BA'52, JD'54, retired from Vanderbilt in 1999 after a decades-long career at the university, then-Chancellor Joe B. Wyatt noted, "John Beasley is Vanderbilt University." Beasley earned two degrees at Vanderbilt, helped lead two major fundraising campaigns for the university, served on the faculty and held vario  more
Justice Dept. Issues Letter to Wilmer Cutler Partner Faransso
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following letter to Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr partner Tania Faransso: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Ms. Tania Faransso Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20037 Via E-mail to: Tania.Faransso@wilmerhale.com Re: University of California, Berkeley, School of Law - Title VI Findings Dear Ms. Faransso: On March 27, 2025, the U.S  more
Littler Issues Commentary: New York City Opens the Nation's First Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing and Workplace Rights
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Sept. 11, 2026, by shareholder Adriana Foreman and associates Grecia Veronica Santos and Jerry Zhang: * * * New York City Opens the Nation's First Office of Worker Power to Support Labor Organizing and Workplace Rights On Labor Day, September 7, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced an executive order establishing the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP), which his administration  more
Littler: Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026": * * * Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, an  more
Los Angeles LGBT Center To Honor Youth Advocate and Model Zaya Wade at 34th Annual Models of Pride
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles LGBT Center To Honor Youth Advocate and Model Zaya Wade at 34th Annual Models of Pride * #- #Models of Pride is the world's largest free event for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, featuring workshops, resources, entertainment, and more. #- LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2026-The Los Angeles LGBT Center's 34th annual annual Models of Pride, the world's l  more
Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: Honoring the Victims and Survivors of the September 11 Attacks
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following text of a radio address: * * * Honoring the Victims and Survivors of the September 11 Attacks September 11, 2026 Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Robert and Jackie Norton's son was waiting for them in California 25 years ago. He was about to get married, but his parents, a retired couple from Lubec, never made it to the ceremony. Their plane, American Airlines Flight 11, hit the Nort  more
MARISKA HARGITAY, STEPHEN COLBERT, BILL BURR, SARAH PAULSON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' SEPT. 14-18
BURBANK, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MARISKA HARGITAY, STEPHEN COLBERT, BILL BURR, SARAH PAULSON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' SEPT. 14-18 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, a  more
Marty O'Donnell Neglects Nevadans, Dances to Trump's Tune
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Marty O'Donnell Neglects Nevadans, Dances to Trump's Tune * California multimillionaire Marty O'Donnell rushed off to Texas to make sure he's perfectly tuned to Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda. As he continues to disparage and neglect Nevadans, O'Donnell is chasing MAGA fame at Trump's $40 million Texas extravaganza -all for a five minute sideshow in an empty room -three hours before Trump   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the  more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, 57 Co-signers Issue Letter to American Bar Association Council Chair Hart
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following letter with 57 co-signers to the American Bar Association Council Chair Melissa Hart: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 Hon. Melissa Hart Council Chair Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar American Bar Association 1050 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Submitted via email RE: Proposed Revisio  more
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Welcomes Cam Sholly to Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Welcomes Cam Sholly to Leadership Team * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 11, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced that Cam Sholly will join the Foundation this fall as chief operating officer. Sholly brings nearly three decades of federal service, including three Senior Executive Service assignments and almost eight y  more
Nepal Flood Response Continues, Midwife Kits Reach South Sudan, and Diabetes Medicines Arrive in Yemen
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flood Response Continues, Midwife Kits Reach South Sudan, and Diabetes Medicines Arrive in Yemen * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 398 shipments of requested medical aid to 45 U.S. states and territories, and to 28 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.9 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rar  more
Netflix Greenlights and Unveils Ensemble Cast for Mystery Noir Series 'Outback'
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 12 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Greenlights and Unveils Ensemble Cast for Mystery Noir Series 'Outback'(WT) Ryu Jun-yeol, Hong Kyung, HOYEON, Won Ji-an, and Justin H. Min are set to star in the newly announced series Outback (WT). The series follows Zion, who travels to Australia after receiving the tragic news of his sister's sudden death -- only to be confronted, in an unfamiliar city, with unsettling questions about h  more
Netflix: Anna Mallett, VP of Production, EMEA, Delivers a Keynote Speech at IBC 2026
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 12 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Anna Mallett, VP of Production, EMEA, Delivers a Keynote Speech at IBC 2026 Good afternoon. It's wonderful to be here at IBC. Walking the floor here today, it really is amazing to see the sheer volume and scale of everything on display -- new technology, pipelines, and processing power within the production industry. And what's even more exciting is the fact that it's all ultimately in service o  more
New York State Builders Association Executive Director Fazio Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by Michael Fazio, executive director of the New York State Builders Association, on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the Subcommi  more
Ninth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court to Decide Whether Insurers Can Hide Illegal Overcharges Behind Approved Rates
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Ninth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court to Decide Whether Insurers Can Hide Illegal Overcharges Behind Approved Rates * Published order also asks whether USAA may charge lower-ranking military servicemembers more than higher-ranking personnel; advocates have only 20 days to urge the California Supreme Court to take the case Los Angeles, CA -The U.S. Court of Appe  more
On September 11, Calif. Gov. Newsom Welcomes CAL FIRE's Newest Leaders as They Answer the Call to Serve
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 11, 2026 On September 11, Governor Newsom welcomes CAL FIRE's newest leaders as they answer the call to serve 39 new Company Officers graduate from CAL FIRE's 12th leadership academy of 2026, joining more than 3,600 emergency response leaders since 2019 What you need to know: Governor Newsom welcomed 39 newly graduated CAL FIRE company officers, marking the department's 12th lea  more
Over 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's 6th Town Hall of the Year
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's 6th Town Hall of the Year * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On September 3rd, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) hosted his sixth Telephone Town Hall of the year, bringing together over 3,000 constituents from across California's 32nd Congressional District for a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing the community and the country. The Town Hall fe  more
Padilla Statement on 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001: "Today, we remember and mourn the innocent lives lost twenty-five years ago during the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in our nation's h  more
Paul Hastings Advises H.I.G. Capital on Its Investment in Click Here Digital
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises H.I.G. Capital on Its Investment in Click Here Digital * Paul Hastings LLP advised leading alternative investment firm H.I.G. Capital on its affiliate's investment in Click Here Digital, a technology-enabled digital marketing agency serving customers in the automotive, legal and government end markets. Global Corporate Department co-chair Amit Mehta  more
Paul Hastings Advises Harness on Its Acquisition of DeepSource
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Harness on Its Acquisition of DeepSource * Paul Hastings LLP advised Harness, an AI software delivery platform company, on its acquisition of DeepSource, an agentic code review and code security company. M&A Partner Ian Engstrand led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners David Ambler, Alex Farr, Sarah Gagan and Dan Stellenberg and as  more
PETA to Boise-Based Albertsons: Stop Misleading 'Cage-Free' Egg Labels After New Video
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * PETA to Boise-Based Albertsons: Stop Misleading 'Cage-Free' Egg Labels After New Video Boise, Idaho - PETA today sent a letter to Albertsons CEO Susan Morris at the company's Boise headquarters, urging the grocery giant to reevaluate its egg sourcing and to stop selling eggs with animal-welfare labels that mislead shoppers, including "cage-free" and "free-range  more
Politico: Full Transcript - Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Ted Cruz: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Sen. Ted Cruz: The message of President Trump tonight, pretend I'm on the ballot. If he can get those voters to come out, I think that could easily be the difference between Republicans winn  more
Polk State Professor Pila performs at 9/11 Memorial on 25th anniversary
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Professor Pila performs at 9/11 Memorial on 25th anniversary * On the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. history, Polk State College Professor Ben Pila did what he could to provide comfort to the families of those killed on the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. Pila, who teaches Humanities and Classical Guitar at Polk State, was part of the musical lineup performing  more
President Trump Signs Sen. Rick Scott's Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Sen. Rick Scott's Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, President Donald Trump signed Senator Rick Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act into law. The new law will provide meaningful, long-overdue tax relief for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters and ensure they have immediate access to it. It was recently renamed the   more
Public Health Leaders and 169 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Public Health Leaders and 169 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule * Contact: gwmedia@gwu.edu, mediarelations@apha.org The American Public Health Association, Grantmakers in Health, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health's Jacobs Institute of Women's Health and National Center for M  more
Q&A: Upholding Public Trust in Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Upholding Public Trust in Government * Q: What motivates you to hold meetings in every county across Iowa every year? A: When the Senate's not in session, I'm home meeting with Iowans. Having dialogue with my constituents is the essence of representative government. As your senator, I bring your ideas and concerns back to Washington, D.C., to solve problems that are making it harder to ge  more
Rand: Getting a Security Clearance Doesn't Have to Be So Intimidating - Q&A With Sina Beaghley
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 11 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Sept. 9, 2026, involving senior international and defense researcher Sina Beaghley: * * * Getting a Security Clearance Doesn't Have to Be So Intimidating: Q&A with Sina Beaghley Sina Beaghley has worked for years to solve a problem that could keep good candidates from considering government service. Intelligence officers, members of the military, and other key government employees and contractors have to undergo security   more
Rand: Who Benefits From Education Savings Accounts? Q&A With Susha Roy
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 12 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Sept. 11, 2026, involving Susha Roy, policy researcher and a professor of policy analysis at the School of Public Policy: * * * Who Benefits from Education Savings Accounts? Q&A with Susha Roy Tens of thousands of American families have some decisions to make as a new school year begins. They hold state-funded education savings accounts, which give them wide latitude to choose how to educate their children. Such accounts  more
Ranking Member Pingree Slams Interior Plan to Carve Up Yosemite for Private Development
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Pingree Slams Interior Plan to Carve Up Yosemite for Private Development * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, is pushing back against the Department of the Interior's (DOI) proposed land exchange in Yosemite National Park. The project is listed as DOI's sixth most important p  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Key Considerations for States Developing Mileage-Based User Fee Pilot Programs
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 12 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Key considerations for states developing mileage-based user fee pilot programs States considering replacing gas taxes with mileage-based user fees can learn from pilot programs in Hawaii, Michigan, California, and Texas. Jay Derr, Transportation Policy Analyst Rising costs and inflation, along with increased fuel efficiency and electric vehicle adoption, have created a major problem for state t  more
Rebuilding defense industrial base requires skilled labor
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding defense industrial base requires skilled labor * WASHINGTOM - To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assis  more
Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves * Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here. The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pas  more
REP LIEU STATEMENT ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU STATEMENT ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, our nation endured the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history, an event that continues to reverberate through American soci  more
Rep. Bera Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks * SACRAMENTO, CA -Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: "Twenty-five years ago, our nation was forever changed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. "Janine and I remember and mourn the thousands of innocent lives l  more
Rep. Panetta Joins Nearly 100 Lawmakers in Demanding USPS Halt Mail Ballot Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Nearly 100 Lawmakers in Demanding USPS Halt Mail Ballot Rule * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), along with nearly 100 other members of Congress, in demanding that Postmaster General David Steiner halt implementation of a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS)   more
Rep. Thompson, Co-signers Issue Letter to Transportation Secretary Duffy, Federal Highway Administrator McMaster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 19, 2026 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 - The Honorable Sean McMaster Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C.   more
Report Identifies Path to Stronger State Flood Resilience and Insurance Protections
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Report Identifies Path to Stronger State Flood Resilience and Insurance Protections * Key Takeaways * New study suggests assessments of flood risk in California would benefit by taking research and other factors into account. * Researchers say insurers could help California prepare for increasing flood risk by rewarding flood mitigation efforts with better pricing and a  more
Representative Derek Tran Co-Sponsors Resolution Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Co-Sponsors Resolution Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) co-sponsored House Resolution 1511 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, honoring the memory of the victims and the courage of first responders, and recognizing the long-term imp  more
Representative Tran Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Support for Emergency Responders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Support for Emergency Responders * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) introduced H.R. 10349, the bipartisan Emergency Responders Mental Health Training (EMT) Act, with Representatives John Rutherford (R-FL-5), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Don Davis (D-NC-1), to expand and improve access to spec  more
Reps. Garcia, Frost Issue Letter to Fla. Gov. DeSantis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, to Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Ron DeSantis Governor State of Florida 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 D  more
Reps. Panetta and Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta and Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week * Washington, D.C. - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 6 through September 12 as Celebrate Community Week and recogni  more
Retired Fire Department Major Chris Fields Calls for 'September 12 People' at Pepperdine's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
MALIBU, California, Sept. 12 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Retired Fire Department Major Chris Fields Calls for "September 12 People" at Pepperdine's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony September 11, 2026 Jacqueline Cleaveland Pepperdine University held its 19th annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2026, on Alumni Park against the backdrop of nearly 3,000 flags, each representing a life lost as a result of the 2001 terrorist attacks. In commemoration of the 25t  more
Rubio's Regional Tour Doubles Down on Failed Militarized Approach to the Amazon
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Rubio's Regional Tour Doubles Down on Failed Militarized Approach to the Amazon * Washington, DC - "The Trump administration's hyper-militarized approach to addressing 'narco-terrorism' in the Andean-Amazon region is likely to fail, while exacerbating violence aga  more
Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials * A new report from the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law offers judges guidance on potential law enforcement efforts to seize election materials. The report comes in anticipation of highly contested midterm elections nationwide  more
Salesforce Expands Agentforce With a New Portfolio of AI Agents Built for High-Value Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Expands Agentforce With a New Portfolio of AI Agents Built for High-Value Work * New job-ready agents help companies get to business outcomes faster across sales, service, commerce, and the workforce -driving revenue, reducing costs, and improving customer experiences Advances across Agentforce enable the  more
SALMA HAYEK PINAULT, JOEL MCHALE, JANE KRAKOWSKI, ALAN CUMMING, THEO JAMES AND NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 14-18 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SALMA HAYEK PINAULT, JOEL MCHALE, JANE KRAKOWSKI, ALAN CUMMING, THEO JAMES AND NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 14-18 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 14-19. Monday, Sept. 14 - SALMA HAYEK PIN  more
Samford Alumnus Embraces God's Direction in Business and Devotion to Community
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Alumnus Embraces God's Direction in Business and Devotion to Community * Jordan and April Ciervo and their children: Selah, Shepherd, Karis and Brave Jordan Ciervo's story is one full of unexpected twists and turns, following where God has called him in his life. From choosing the school where he would eventually graduate in 2006 to spending 20 years owning and operating a business in South  more
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies deliver toys to pediatric cancer patients
LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 11 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies deliver toys to pediatric cancer patients * Visits to LLUCH's oncology floor span nearly two decades Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department visited Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) Tuesday, September 8, delivering toys to children fighting cancer and highlighting the positive impact of community support. For nearl  more
Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Marks 25 Years of Ocean Impact
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Marks 25 Years of Ocean Impact * This September, UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography invites the community to join in celebrating a milestone: the 25th anniversary of its Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC). Founded in 2001, CMBC was created to promote marine biodiversity resear  more
Sens. Schiff and Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff and Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Signed into Law * Washington, D.C. - Today, bipartisan, bicameral legislation by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, was signed into law by President Donald Trump. The bill provides tax relief for victims of wildfires and other natu  more
SFSU love story leads to 25 years of marriage and success
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU love story leads to 25 years of marriage and success * Paris and James WIlliams attend SFSU's Commencement together in 2002. Since college, they've built a life together, raising three children and making moves to Sacramento, Chicago and, most recently, Atlanta. They each built successful careers -James in finance and Paris in education -before joining forc  more
SPJ backs California local news bill, urges Newsom to sign it
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ backs California local news bill, urges Newsom to sign it * The Society of Professional Journalists has joined a coalition of more than 130 local, state and national organizations urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the Community Newsroom Employment and Workforce Sustainability Act, also known as the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222). The bill would strengthen   more
SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights * Twenty-five high school students from 15 states logged into the Student Press Law Center's New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer expecting to learn about press freedom, but they say they took away so much more. After two weeks of training and collaborating with their peers, they're now equipped with the  more
SrA Demello's Reenlistment and Air Force Journey
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * SrA Demello's Reenlistment and Air Force Journey * * Published Sept. 10, 2026 * By SrA Cera Demello * 58th Special Operations Wing KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NM. - When I first joined the military, I never imagined how much my life would change. I knew I wanted something more for myself, but more importantly, I wanted to build a better life for my s  more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement Marking 25 Years Since September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement Marking 25 Years Since September 11th Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement to mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks: "Today, we remember the 2,977 innocent lives tragically lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. We honor the heroism of the first responders, passengers, crews and countles  more
Stockton Begins New Chapter with Library Reopening
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Begins New Chapter with Library Reopening * Galloway, N.J. -A digital innovation suite with 3-D printers. A conversation pit where students can share books and ideas and collaborate on projects. A three-fold increase in the number of private study rooms, including some with up-to-date podcast recording technology and others where you can play video games. A learning commons area that's open 24   more
The Administrative State Strikes Back?
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * The Administrative State Strikes Back? * In February, after the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the White House acted illegally when it imposed worldwide tariffs without Congressional involvement, administration leaders made it clear that they weren't going to take the law for an answer. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that same day, "this administration will invoke a  more
THE BALLROOM IS BACK! 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES SEASON 35 WITH A SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE BALLROOM IS BACK! 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES SEASON 35 WITH A SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * Download Assets HERE "Premiere: Night One" and "Premiere: Night Two" - "Dancing with the Stars" returns for Season 35. Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough at the judges' d  more
TLU Presents the Fall 2026 Brown Event Featuring Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * TLU Presents the Fall 2026 Brown Event Featuring Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor Posted on September 11, 2026 You might not expect that someone born in a town called Oceanside--a palm tree-dotted place perched along the coast in California--would end up being an Olympic bobsledder. But Elana Meyers Taylor never has been one to do the expected. The fact that Meyers Taylor's family moved to Douglasville, Georg  more
U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Lissette M. Piedra, a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will lead a $17.8 million research project funded by the National Institutes of Health that will explore how caregiving experiences evolve over the life course, shaping caregivers' health and we  more
UC Davis Law: Justice Shama Mesiwala '98, Dana Cruz '16 to Receive Alumni Awards
DAVIS, California, Sept. 12 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Justice Shama Mesiwala '98, Dana Cruz '16 to Receive Alumni Awards September 11, 2026 UC Davis School of Law will honor two highly accomplished and devoted alumni at its annual Reunions celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3 at King Hall. California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Associate Justice and longtime UC Davis Law Visiting Lecturer Shama Mesiwala '98 will receive th  more
UCSF Expands Transit Pass Program Across Its Workforce
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Expands Transit Pass Program Across its Workforce Bay Area's second largest employer offers Clipper BayPass to its employees and students, providing a convenient and affordable transit option, while investing in Bay Area transit. - UC San Francisco has signed an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to offer a discounted Clipper Bay  more
University of Nebraska: Thousands Stitched Grief Into 9/11 Memorial Now Housed at Quilt Museum
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 11, 2026 Thousands stitched grief into 9/11 memorial now housed at quilt museum By Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, thousands of people around the world stitched their grief into fabric. Together, they created a memorial quilt honoring each of the 2,977 victims, a sprawling tribute now preserved at the University of Ne  more
University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Built for Speed, Engineered for Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Built for Speed, Engineered for Safety * We associate race cars with speed. But speed is a function of safety: a car can only perform at its limits when its mechanical systems are reliable, the driver remains in control, and every critical component has been tested under the loads and conditions it will encounter on the track. Based within USC Viterbi's D  more
Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network   more
What Happens When Food-Safety Chemicals React With Food?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What Happens When Food-Safety Chemicals React With Food? * Following the major Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, consumers might assume that produce labeled "triple-washed" offers greater protection from foodborne illness. But industrial washing cannot necessarily eliminate pathogens already established on produce. At the same time, the disin  more
Why does the immune system sometimes help tumors grow?
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Why does the immune system sometimes help tumors grow? * * Highlights * Salk researchers identify what flips a molecular "switch" that causes anti-cancer interferon activity to transition into pro-cancer activity, a longstanding mystery in cancer biology * Chronic interferon activates a mitochondrial signaling pathway that, when turned off, effectively reverses tumor grow  more
Wi-Fi 7 Surpasses 50 Percent of the Market with Wi-Fi 8 on the Horizon, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Wi-Fi 7 Surpasses 50 Percent of the Market with Wi-Fi 8 on the Horizon, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 10, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications  more
World Vision International: What the Floods Left Behind - The Hidden Burden Facing Nepal's Children
MONROVIA, California, Sept. 12 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * What the Floods Left Behind: The Hidden Burden Facing Nepal's Children As emergency relief gives way to recovery, Child Friendly Spaces are helping children reclaim safety, routine and hope after Nepal's devastating floods. Kathmandu, Nepal | 11 September 2026 Two weeks after flash floods tore through central Nepal, nine-year-old Ayesha sits with a pencil in hand, drawing once again. The fl  more